Playing golf “ain’t no hobby” for Kevin Kisner.
The Aiken, South Carolina, native is a fan favorite for his laid-back vibes and Southern sayings. Not only a fan favorite but also a captains’ favorite as he recently was named to the second Presidents Cup of his career.
Kisner turned pro in 2006 after a stellar collegiate career at the University of Georgia. As a Bulldog, Kisner won the 2005 NCAA team championship with future PGA Tour teammates Brendon Todd and Chris Kirk.
Grinding on mini-tours and the then-Nationwide Tour for a few years, Kisner earned PGA Tour for the 2014 season. The journeyman has since won five times on the PGA Tour. He has also tallied top-10 finishes in the PGA Championship (2017) and the Open (2018).
ATHENS, GA – APRIL 17: Kevin Kisner stands on the practice green before the second round…
ATHENS, GA – APRIL 17: Kevin Kisner stands on the practice green before the second round of the Athens Regional Foundation Classic at Jennings Mill Country Club on April 17, 2009 in Athens, Georgia.
CANONSBURG, PA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Kisner holds the trophy after winning the Mylan Classic presented…
CANONSBURG, PA – SEPTEMBER 05: Kevin Kisner holds the trophy after winning the Mylan Classic presented by CONSOL Energy at Southpointe Golf Club on September 5, 2010 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
LA QUINTA, CA – DECEMBER 5: Kevin Kisner makes a tee shot during the final round…
LA QUINTA, CA – DECEMBER 5: Kevin Kisner makes a tee shot during the final round of the 2011 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament on December 5, 2011 at the PGA West Golf Club in La Quinta, California.
HONOLULU, HI – JANUARY 14: Kevin Kisner hits from the first tee box during the first…
HONOLULU, HI – JANUARY 14: Kevin Kisner hits from the first tee box during the first round of the Sony Open in Hawaii held at Waialae Country Club on January 14, 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
CROMWELL, CT – JUNE 21: Kevin Kisner works out of a bunker toward the 18th green…
CROMWELL, CT – JUNE 21: Kevin Kisner works out of a bunker toward the 18th green during Round One of the 2012 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 21, 2012 in Cromwell, Connecticut.
MADISON, MS – JULY 19: Kevin Kisner hits his third shot on the 18th hole during…
MADISON, MS – JULY 19: Kevin Kisner hits his third shot on the 18th hole during a continuation of the first round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at Annandale Golf Club on July 19, 2013 in Madison, Mississippi.
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 15: Kevin Kisner of the United States plays a tee shot…
RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 15: Kevin Kisner of the United States plays a tee shot at the 18th hole during continuation of the first round of the 2013 OHL Classic at Mayakoba, played at El Camaleon Golf Club on November 15, 2013 in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
SEA ISLAND, GA – OCTOBER 26: Kevin Kisner prepares to hit a tee shot on the…
SEA ISLAND, GA – OCTOBER 26: Kevin Kisner prepares to hit a tee shot on the second hole during the final round of The McGladrey Classic at Sea Island’s Seaside Course on October 26, 2014 in Sea Island, Georgia.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 03: Kevin Kisner tosses the ball in the air before…
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WV – JULY 03: Kevin Kisner tosses the ball in the air before teeing off on the third hole on the third hole during the first round of the Greenbrier Classic at the Old White TPC on July 3, 2014 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
JACKSON, MS – NOVEMBER 06: Kevin Kisner of the United States tees off on the fourth…
JACKSON, MS – NOVEMBER 06: Kevin Kisner of the United States tees off on the fourth hole during round one of the Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson on November 6, 2014 in Jackson, Mississippi.
SEA ISLAND, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Kevin Kisner , wife Brittany, and daughter Kathleen poses…
SEA ISLAND, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 22: (L-R) Kevin Kisner , wife Brittany, and daughter Kathleen poses with the winner’s trophy on the 18th green at The RSM Classic at Sea Island Resort Seaside Course on November 22, 2015 in Sea Island, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Kisner walks to the second tee during the first round…
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 22: Kevin Kisner walks to the second tee during the first round of the TOUR Championship By Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club on September 22, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia.
NORTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 01: Kevin Kisner of the United States in action during the pro-am…
NORTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 01: Kevin Kisner of the United States in action during the pro-am event prior to the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 1, 2016 in Norton, Massachusetts.
JERSEY CITY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 30: Kevin Kisner celebrates with teammate Phil Mickelson of the U.S.…
JERSEY CITY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 30: Kevin Kisner celebrates with teammate Phil Mickelson of the U.S. Team after winning 2 and 1 on the 17th hole during the Saturday morning foursomes matches during the third round of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 30, 2017, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
JERSEY CITY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 29: Phil Mickelson and Kevin Kisner of the U.S. Team celebrate…
JERSEY CITY, NJ – SEPTEMBER 29: Phil Mickelson and Kevin Kisner of the U.S. Team celebrate on the 18th green after defeating Marc Leishman and Jason Day of Australia and the International Team one up during Friday four-ball matches of the Presidents Cup at Liberty National Golf Club on September 29, 2017 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND – JULY 20: Kevin Kisner of the United States reacts to a putt on…
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND – JULY 20: Kevin Kisner of the United States reacts to a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the 147th Open Championship at Carnoustie Golf Club on July 20, 2018 in Carnoustie, Scotland.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 19: Kevin Kisner walks off the 11th tee during…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 19: Kevin Kisner walks off the 11th tee during the second round of the 2019 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 19, 2019 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Kisner of the United States plays his shot the second…
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Kisner of the United States plays his shot the second tee during the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 12, 2020 in Augusta, Georgia.
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 15: Kevin Kisner of the United States celebrates with the trophy…
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 15: Kevin Kisner of the United States celebrates with the trophy after winning a 6-way sudden-death playoff during the final round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on August 15, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 09: Kevin Kisner (L) and Tiger Woods shake hands on the 18th…
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 09: Kevin Kisner (L) and Tiger Woods shake hands on the 18th green after finishing their round during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia.