As the year comes to a close, the golf world is abuzz with excitement, and all eyes are on Jake Knapp, wondering what’s next for the talented golfer. Looking back on his 2024 PGA Tour season, it’s clear that Knapp has shown flashes of brilliance, with a thrilling win at the Mexico Open at Vidanta and several top-10 finishes. But despite his successes, Knapp has also faced his fair share of challenges, including 7 missed cuts and some tough losses.

As the golf world looks to the new year, Knapp’s determination and skill have been on full display. His journey through the 2024 season was marked by hard work and resilience as he battled to compete with the best in the sport. With his win at the Mexico Open and top-10 finishes at the Farmers Insurance Open and the Cognizant Classic, Knapp has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with on the course.

But what’s next for this talented golfer? Knapp’s perseverance has paid off in a big way, earning him a coveted spot in the Sentry PGA Tour Tournament, kicking off on January 2, 2025. With his momentum building and his confidence high, Knapp is poised to make a big impact in the new year. The Sentry PGA Tour Tournament promises to be an electrifying event, with a purse of $20,000,000 and a stellar lineup of golfers.

Held at the picturesque Kapalua Plantation Course from January 2 to 5, 2025, the tournament will showcase the skills of the world’s top golfers, including Knapp. As the new year dawns, all eyes will be on Knapp, eager to see how he will fare against the best in the sport.

As the new year approaches, let us take a look at Knapp’s best performance this year.

Jake Knapp’s thoughts on his only 2024 win

Jake Knapp’s victory at the Mexico Open at Vidanta was a momentous occasion, not just because it was his first PGA Tour title, but also because of the emotional connection he felt with his late grandfather, Gordon Bowley. Knapp’s grandfather had passed away in April after a two-year battle with colon cancer, and Knapp had gotten a tattoo with his initials, GSFB, just below his left bicep. When asked what his grandfather would think of his victory, Knapp said, “He would be pumped. He’d probably say, ‘Yo, dude, good playing. Winner, winner, chicken dinner.’ So, Papa, thank you.”

Knapp’s journey to the top was far from easy. He lost his Korn Ferry Tour status in 2021 and was ranked outside the top thousand in the world as recently as May 2022. However, he persevered and eventually found himself leading the Mexico Open by four strokes entering the final round. Despite struggling off the tee on Sunday, Knapp held on to win by two strokes.

As he reflected on his victory, Knapp noted that his grandfather never would let him get down, saying, “I think that’s one thing that he taught me, was to never give up.” Knapp also acknowledged that his win was a testament to his hard work, saying, “I’ve been working towards this my whole life, and to finally have it happen, it’s just…it’s amazing.” So, do you think Knapp will do just as good in the next season? Let us know in the comment section below!