Colt Knost

Quick Facts

Full Name	Colt Knost
Date Of Birth	Jun 26, 1985(1985-06-26)
Age	39
Birthplace	Garrettsville
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Cancer

Colt Knost Biography

Colt Knost is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on June 26, 1985 in Garrettsville, Ohio, United States.

Knost was born in Garrettsville, Ohio and grew up in Pilot Point, Texas. He was the Class 3A State Champion his senior year of 2003. He graduated from Southern Methodist University in 2007. While at SMU, he earned all-conference and all-region honors. He was also named the 2004 Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year. Knost won three United States Golf Association events in 2007, joining Bobby Jones (1930) and Jay Sigel (1983) as the only players to do so. In July he won the U.S. Amateur Public Links over Cody Paladino, 6 & 4. In August he won he U.S. Amateur, 2 & 1 over Michael Thompson. In September he represented the United States at the 2007 Walker Cup. The United States won 12½ to 11½ and Knost posted a record of 2-0-2 (W-L-H). He was the number one ranked golfer in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for five weeks in 2007 before turning professional. Knost was awarded the inaugural Mark H. McCormack Medal by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 2007.

Shortly after winning the 2007 U.S. Amateur, he turned professional, forfeiting his invitations to The Masters, the U.S. Open, and the Open Championship. Knost played in three events on the PGA Tour as a professional in 2007, making two of three cuts with his best finish coming at the Frys.com Open, where he finished T-38. Knost went to qualifying school to try to earn his PGA Tour card for 2008 but his finish of T-85 was not good enough to earn him his card.

Colt Knost Net Worth

Colt Knost is one of the richest Golfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Colt Knost 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Colt Knost (born June 26, 1985) is a former American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Colt Knost height 5′ 9″ Connie weight 215 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Colt Knost Dating?

According to our records, Colt Knost is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Colt Knost’s is not dating anyone.

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After missing the cut in the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open, Knost announced his retirement from professional golf.

Facts & Trivia

Connie Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Colt Knost celebrates birthday on June 26 of every year.

Why did Colt Knost retire?

“ I just don’t want to go play that other tour (Korn Ferry Tour) anymore ,” Knost told GolfChannel.com. “It’s been fun, but I’m kind of over it even though I still love playing.” Knost reached No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in the summer of 2007 after winning both the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Amateur Public Links.

What is Colt Knost salary?

Official PayoutsEarnings
2019| $66,493| $66,493
2018| $43,134| $43,134
2017| $13,580| $13,580
2016| $1,594,587| $1,594,587

How did Colt Knost get his nickname?

“A mutual friend set it up,” Knost recalled. “We had breakfast one day and I went out on the range and hung out. Me and him still talk a lot.” It’s Elkington who Knost says is responsible for coining his nickname, “The Big Gravy.”

Did Colt Knost win the U.S. Amateur?

Knost won the 107th U.S. Amateur Championship on Sunday, holding off Michael Thompson 2 and 1 to win both of the nation’s biggest amateur golf events in six weeks.

Did Colt Knost ever win a PGA tournament?

Colt Knost
Personal information
Former tour(s)| Web.com Tour PGA Tour
Professional wins| 2
Highest ranking| 92 (July 3, 2016) (as of September 11, 2022)