| 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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Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over 72 after the first round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Champion course. Kokrak is tied for 102nd, eight strokes back. He had two birdies, two bogeys and one double bogey.
Next: Kokrak tees off today on No. 10 at 11:45 a.m. His playing partners are Boo Weekley and John Mallinger.
TV: Golf Channel coverage runs from 3 p.m. to 6 and 8:30 p.m. to 11:30.
Follow Kokrak: Online at www.vindy.com/kokrak.
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