Chris Kirk is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
Chris Kirk was born to his parents, Gary Kirk and Kim Kirk, on May 8, 1985, in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Christopher Brandon Kirk, commonly known as Chris Kirk, is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
He began playing golf early and continued to excel in the sport throughout his childhood and teenage years.
He went on to attend the University of Georgia, where he played collegiate golf and helped lead the Bulldogs to a National Championship in 2005.
He competed for the USA in both the 2007 Walker Cup and the 2006 Eisenhower Trophy, where he tied for the second-lowest individual score.
On May 7, 2019, Kirk took an “indefinite leave” from golf to address his struggles with alcohol and depression. In November 2019, he returned to the PGA Tour.
Chris Kirk Parents
Chris Kirk, an American golfer, was born to Kim and Gary Kirk. He was raised by his parents in Georgia.
He credits his parents for their support and guidance throughout his career. Kirk has expressed his appreciation for his parents in interviews for their support.
He was raised in Woodstock, Georgia, where he spent the majority of his youth.
His father is one of the founding partners of TwentyFour Asset Management, an investor and portfolio manager.
Chris Kirk’s Wife And Children
Chris Kirk married Tahnee Kirk on August 29, 2009. Their first kid was born in 2012, and they currently share three lovely boys Sawyer Kirk, Foster Kirk, and Wilder Kirk.
The couple started dating after they got to know one other in college. Tahnee Kirk has supported her husband, Chris, throughout his career.
She is not a well-known public personality, so much information about her is unavailable in public sources.
In interviews, Chris has praised his wife for being a wonderful mother to their kids and a fantastic partner.
Chris Kirk Career
Kirk has shown a strong dedication toward his game and career throughout his professional golfing journey.
In 2010, he won the Knoxville News Sentinel Open and the Ford Smith Classic golf tournaments.
Kirk achieved his second PGA Tour victory at the McGladrey Classic in November 2013, which was part of the 2014 wrap-around season.
Kirk moved up from 17th in the FedEx Cup rankings to first in 2014 after winning the second contest of the FedEx Cup Playoffs at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston.
