Luke Clanton, a promising talent, is emerging in the golf world, and everyone is excited to know more about him. Having a golf coach as their father is the best gift a golfer could ever ask for. And that was the case with Clanton as his father David Clanton was a golf coach besides his two other jobs and helped shape the golfer into the player he is today.

The rising star of golf is climbing stairs one at a time. With his recent performance at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Clanton is ready to make history. As he achieves new milestones in the game every day, it is quite natural for golf enthusiasts to want to know more about the young talent. 

Everything you need to know about Clanton’s education

Luke Clanton completed his basic education at the American Heritage High School in Plantation and finished his sophomore year at Florida State University. Being a part of Seminole Boosters, the 20-year-old is playing collegiate golf with all he’s got.

Clanton’s talent has placed him in elite golf circles, where he has rubbed shoulders with some of the best amateur golfers, including Nick Dunlap, a former World Amateur No. 1. Dunlap made headlines by winning The American Express Championship in January, becoming only the third amateur since 1957 to win on the PGA Tour. The achievement in itself is remarkable. 

Clanton is following in the footsteps of Dunlap leading towards great milestones. His recent performances have given him a significant chance to match Dunlap’s feat. In the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Clanton shot a seven-under-par 65, which placed him only three shots behind co-leaders Aaron Rai and Akshay Bhatia. The final round will decide if Clanton has what it takes to be the golfer that greens demand. By the looks of it, he is more than ready. Clanton is tied for seventh, with a challenging yet exciting path ahead.

Is Luke Clanton ready to turn professional?

If the young golfer manages to win the tournament in Detroit, he would face the same dilemma as Dunlap did, either to continue college or 2 2-year exemption on the PGA Tour. When asked about his plans in an interview with Golf Digest, the golfer said with surety, “All four years. Yeah, I love Florida State. I play golf to play golf,” referring to the importance of his hometown and education.

According to Luke Clanton, he will complete all four years of college and only then, he will turn professional. “I think being able to play golf with your buddies every single day, it’s something you don’t get very much. I’ve got 12 dudes on that team that I absolutely love, so it’s awesome,” he continued.

Clanton’s recent performances have already set high expectations, and his future looks bright. Whether he decides to turn professional early or completes his college education, his talent will surely help him achieve many more career milestones.