| Jason Kokrak | |
| Height: | 6' 4" |
| Weight: | 225 lbs. |
| Birthday: | May 22, 1985 |
| College: | Xavier University |
| Turned Pro: | 2008 |
| Hometown: | Warren, OH |
Jason Kokrak was raised in Warren and played high school golf at JFK High School in Warren where he twice led his team to the Ohio Boy's state championship as Division III medalist. He went on to play college golf at Xavier University in Cincinnati and graduated in 2007. During his college career, he won both the 2006 and 2007 Ohio Amateur titles. Kokrak turned professional after graduation.
During the 2007 U.S. Amateur, Kokrak led all players with a score of 137 during the 36 hole match play qualifier at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. That same year, he made an appearance in the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, when he successfully came through sectional and regional qualifying.
In 2011, he exploded onto the pro golf scene over the second half of the Nationwide Tour season — winning two events and nearly capturing the season-ending Tour Championship. It allowed him to finish 4th on the Nationwide money list, which earned him 2012 PGA Tour membership.
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Jason Kokrak
Last year: The Warren native and Warren JFK graduate made his full-time debut on the PGA Tour and finished 119th on the money list ($750,221). Kokrak played in 27 events and made 13 cuts. His best finish was a second-place tie in the Frys.com Open in October.
Today: Kokrak tees off today at 11:50 a.m. in the first round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. His playing partners are Boo Weekley and Graham DeLaet.
TV: Golf Channel coverage is set for 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Follow Kokrak: Follow Kokrak on tour is at www.vindy.com/kokrak.
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