Kenny Knox


Edward Kenneth Knox is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and the Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career

In 1956, Knox was born in Columbus, Georgia. He and his brother were introduced to the game of golf by their mother.
Knox attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida where he earned All-American honors as a member of the golf team. He graduated in 1978.

Professional career

In 1978, Knox turned professional. He was successful at Fall [1981 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates|Fall 1981 PGA Tour Qualifying School] and joined the PGA Tour the following year.
Knox won three events during his career on the PGA Tour. His first win came at the 1986 Honda Classic. He was the first Monday qualifier to win on the PGA Tour and is the only player to win with a round of 80. His second win occurred a year later at the Hardee's Golf Classic and his third came in 1990 at the Buick Southern Open. During this phase of his career, Knox had more than two dozen top-10 finishes and $1.6 million in earnings. His best result in a major golf championships|major] was a 4th-place finish at the 1991 PGA Championship. In his forties, he had difficulty maintaining his PGA Tour privileges and had to play some on the Nationwide Tour.
Knox played on the Champions Tour in 2007 and 2008, managing only two top-25 finishes.
Knox is known for his superior putting ability. He once held the PGA Tour record for fewest putts in a tournament set at the 1989 MCI Classic. His weakness is in the tee-to-green ball-striking phase of the game. In 1996, Knox used his understanding of the short game to start TourGreens, an Atlanta-based business that designs and installs tour-quality artificial putting greens. He is also active in golf course design and construction.

Personal life

Knox lives in Tallahassee.

Amateur wins

Professional wins (3)

PGA Tour wins (3)

PGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11990Buick Southern Open

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied