The Origin Story
Jake Knapp is a PGA Tour winner whose unlikely journey has made him a fan favorite.
The Bouncer
After losing his Korn Ferry Tour status, Knapp took a job as a nightclub bouncer in Southern California to help fund his career, then worked his way back to earn his PGA Tour card.
Breakthrough
Knapp won the 2024 Mexico Open as a rookie, and in 2025 shot 59 at the Cognizant Classic, one of the rarest feats in professional golf. In 2026 he finished 11th at the Masters and reached a career-high world ranking.