Ben Kern

American PGA club professional from Grove City, Ohio. Kern played college golf at Kansas State University, turned professional in 2007, and currently serves as PGA General Manager at Hickory Hills Golf Club in Grove City, OH. He earned his 2026 PGA Championship spot via the PGA Professional Championship qualifying route.

Ben Kern uses a TaylorMade Qi35 Driver (9°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.

Ben Kern uses a TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.

Ben Kern uses TaylorMade P790 Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.

Ben Kern plays a Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 TX in the driver and True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 in the irons.

Ben Kern uses Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips on the full-swing clubs and a SuperStroke Pistol GT grip on the putter.

As of May 2026, Ben Kern's bag includes a TaylorMade Qi35 Driver (9°), TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT Putter putter. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.