At the 2021 NCAA Championship, Turk Pettit of Clemson wins men’s individual national title. Mr. Pettit joins Charles Warren, who won the NCAA Championship in 1997 at Conway Farms in Chicago, as the second Clemson player to win the title.
Besides, the golfer finished with rounds of 68-67-68-70 for a 72-hole total of 273, which was seven under par. It’s Clemson’s second-lowest NCAA Tournament score, trailing only Warren’s 272 from the 1998 NCAA Tournament in Albuquerque, NM when he finished second.
It was Pettit’s first win since winning the Irish Creek Invitational in Kannapolis, NC on April 8, 2018, during his freshman year at Clemson. Clemson finished in a tie for 13th position with a score of 1156, with Turk Pettit being by far the top player of the four rounds.
Welcomed another member to the club today! https://t.co/zYxnHAn0dq
— Clemson Men's Golf (@ClemsonMGolf) June 1, 2021
Turk Pettit Quick Facts
Full Name | Turk Pettit |
Birthdate | November 16, 1998 |
Birthplace | Auburn, Alabama |
Age | 22 years old |
Height | 6 feet 1 inch |
Weight | 185 lbs |
Nationality | American |
Profession | A golf player |
Who Is ‘Golfer’ Turk Pettit? Wiki / Biography
Born to parents Kelly and Kevin Pettit, Turk Pettit grew up in Auburn, a city in Lee County, Alabama. Currently, his family resides in Boone North Carolina. He credits his father for the biggest influence on his golf career. Additionally, Turk has a sister named Kara Grace Pettit who is a makeup artist, certified cosmetologist, and wedding stylist.
Lee-Scott Academy was where he completed his high school studies. In addition, Turk is a sports communications major at Clemson. He was the quarterback for his high school football team and a state golf champion.
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In November of 2016, Mr. Pettit signed with Clemson. He won medalist honors with a 15-under par 129 for the 36-hole event in April of 2016, after leading his high school to the Alabama State Championship with scores of 64-65.
Mr. Pettite was also the starting quarterback for the Lee Scott football team, and as a junior and senior, he led the team to the state playoffs. Turk finished third in his first college tournament, the Carpet Classic, with a score of 209, seven under par.
Turk Pettit Golf Records
Mr. Pettit has only made one hole-in-one in his professional career, which occurred in 2009 at Indian Pines Country Club in Alabama. He entered his senior year with a career stroke average of 71.45, the fourth-best in Clemson history.
The 22-year-old had an outstanding freshman year, finishing third in Clemson history for freshman stroke average (70.97) and ninth overall. In mid-June of 2016, he won the 100th Alabama State Amateur with a 72-hole score of 278.
How Old Is Turk Pettit? Age / Birthday
Born in the year 1998, Golfer Turk Pettit age is 22 years at the moment. Turk Pettit celebrates his birthday every year on the 16th of November. This year, in November, he turns 23.
How Tall Is Turk Pettit? Height / Weight
At present, the golf player Turk Pettit stands at a tall height of 6 feet 1 inch. In terms of his weight, Mr. Pettit is 185 lbs i.e. 83 kg.
Turk Pettit Instagram
The golf player Turk Pettit is active on social media platforms. He runs his Instagram account under the name (@tpettit_2) and has more than a thousand followers right now. Currently, it has only 9 posts.
Is Turk Pettit Dating Anyone? Who Is Turk Pettit Girlfriend?
The 22-year-old golfer, Turk Pettit is currently in a relationship. Turk Pettit is dating girlfriend MaKenzie Floyd, a 21-year-old woman. In one of his recent Instagram posts, he wished his girlfriend a happy birthday with a caption,
Happy Birthday beautiful, 21 looks good on you!
Aside from that, there are currently no details on the pair’s dating affair or their first encounter. Anyway, stay tuned for more details on Turk Petit, including his relationship with his girlfriend MacKenzie Floyd.