Introduction to Ben Griffin
Ben Griffin, a 29-year-old golfer from North Carolina, USA, has experienced a remarkable turnaround in his professional career. After debuting as a professional at 22, he only secured his PGA Tour card at 27. However, the 2025 season has been nothing short of extraordinary for Griffin, with numerous achievements and accolades.
Ben Griffin’s 2025 Season: A Summary of Achievements
- PGA Tour Titles: Griffin clinched his first PGA Tour titles, winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April, the Charles Schwab Challenge in May, and the World Wide Technology (WWT) Championship in Los Cabos in November.
- Ryder Cup Debut: In September, Griffin received his first invitation to represent the United States in the prestigious Ryder Cup, alongside notable players such as Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Bryson DeChambeau.
- World Ranking: Griffin reached his career-best ranking of 11 in September, starting the year at position 68 according to the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). His performance in Los Cabos catapulted him to the 12th spot, meaning he will debut in the top 10 next season.
Griffin’s Journey to Success
Griffin entered the final round in Los Cabas in third place but secured 10 birdies to claim the lead and set a new tournament record. He closed with 259 strokes, 29 under par, surpassing the previous record held by South African Erik van Rooyen, who won with 27 under par in 2023.
Griffin’s Ambition and Gratitude
Despite his recent successes, Griffin remains driven to improve. “I still have a couple of things I want to work on during this off-season to enhance my game,” he said. “I won’t make drastic changes, but I’ll fine-tune certain aspects. It’s exciting to keep pushing myself and competing against the best.”
Griffin’s Challenging Past and Sponsorship Relationships
Griffin’s career has been marked by his relationships with sponsors, especially considering the financial struggles he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. He accumulated $17,000 in debt and relied heavily on his parents for support. However, with the help of remarkable individuals, Griffin returned to professional golf and began climbing the ranks.
WWT Championship 2025: Prize Money and Mexican Golfers
Griffin’s WWT Championship victory earned him $1,080,000, with a total prize pool of $6,000,000. Second place was shared by American Chad Ramey and Finnish Sami Valimaki, both finishing at 27 under par. South African Garrick Higgo and American Trevor Cone followed closely behind at -26.
Mexican Golfers’ Performance
Alejandro Madariaga and Emilio Gómez were the Mexican participants in the WWT Championship. Madariaga finished T46 with -14, earning $16,345.71, while Gómez, who secured a PGA Tour card for 2026, placed T72 at -6 and received $12,000. Five Mexican golfers participated in total, including Omar Morales, Emilio Leyva, and Raúl Pereda, though none made the cut.
