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DUBLIN, OH – JUNE 02: Ben Griffin watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during Friday s round at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Country Club on June 2, 2023 in Dublin, OH. Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire GOLF: JUN 02 PGA, Golf Herren – the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230602004

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DUBLIN, OH – JUNE 02: Ben Griffin watches his tee shot on the 11th hole during Friday s round at The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village Country Club on June 2, 2023 in Dublin, OH. Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire GOLF: JUN 02 PGA, Golf Herren – the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon230602004
The journey as a golfer isn’t a smooth sail, the perfect example of which is Ben Griffin. The American turned professional in 2018 and started off at the PGA Tour Canada. Soon after that, the golfer began to achieve milestones; he won the Staal Foundation Open in his first year. Surprisingly, the path that was expected to lead him towards glory was struck with financial struggles and inconsistency. In 2021, the golfer stepped away from the sport and worked as a loan officer and property manager in North Carolina.
However, it didn’t take him long to realize what the future of golf holds for him. In 2022, Griffin showcased a great comeback with his three runner-up finishes and overall season 8th ranking. With notable finishes, the golfer has managed to stay near the winner’s circle but couldn’t be a part of it. However, in 2025, he took that honor with his first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic.
Well, despite the slow growth in his professional career, the golfer has managed to keep his earnings increasing with his performance. After a break in 2022, the American professional managed to earn $357,700; it was the lowest till now for him. Later, the golfer continued on his path towards glory. In 2023, he crossed $2.8 million with his PGA Tour earnings.
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Now, with the 2025 schedule, the golfer has already bagged $1 million, all thanks to his victory at the Zurich Classic with his teammate, Andrew Novak. The consistent performance has helped the golfer maintain a whopping $7 million net worth, as per Surprise Sports. However, the contribution to his net worth includes in-course earnings and the brand partnership. The golfer, with his upside trend in performance, invited many brands to partner and promote products.
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Ben Griffin’s brand partnerships and endorsements
With the average earnings of $7k in 2018, the golfer had to step away from the sport due to financial struggles. However, now the story has turned upside down for him. The golfer is averaging over a million dollars per year, and with growth, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he crossed the $5 million mark regularly.
Notably, with the significant performance growth, many brands stepped forward in collaborating with the golfer. In 2022, Holderness & Bourne announced Griffin as the brand ambassador of the premium golf apparel brand. Later, in 2023, he signed a multi-year deal with World Wide Technology (WWT). Even in 2024, he signed with the famous golf brand, Maxfli.
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From loan officer to PGA Tour winner—Is Ben Griffin the ultimate comeback story in golf?
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The golfer resonated with the brand as it was among the favorites of his grandfather, who inspired him to join the sport. Additionally, with the notable performance just days before the Zurich Classic, the golfer has announced his partnership with UST Mamiya Golf. Now, with his career peaking at its high and adding victory, having just begun, the golfer will be aiming for the stars.
But will that be the case with him? What are your thoughts about Ben Griffin and his career? Share with us in the comments below.
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From loan officer to PGA Tour winner—Is Ben Griffin the ultimate comeback story in golf?