Jackson Van Paris
Jackson Van Paris is an American professional golfer from Pinehurst, North Carolina, who played collegiately at Vanderbilt before turning pro in 2025. He earned his Korn Ferry Tour card through PGA Tour University after a decorated amateur career, and as a teenager in 2018 became the youngest player since Bobby Jones in 1916 to win a match at the U.S. Amateur. He reached the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills through final qualifying at Gaston Country Club, finishing at 11 under after birdieing his last two holes.
About Jackson Van Paris
Jackson Van Paris is a United States professional golfer. competing on the Korn Ferry Tour. Jackson Van Paris uses a Titleist GT2 Driver (10 degrees) driver, and Titleist T100 Irons irons.
Current WITB
As spotted at the 2026 U.S. Open in June 2026
Bag Breakdown
3 clubs from 3 brands in the bag
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Titleist Vokey Design SM10 Wedge
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Titleist GT2 Driver
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Titleist Utility Iron
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About Jackson Van Paris
Jackson Van Paris is a professional golfer from Pinehurst, North Carolina. Born in the Chicago area (Lake Forest, Illinois) and raised in Pinehurst after his family relocated when he was about 12, he attended Vanderbilt University, where he became one of the program's most accomplished players. He reached a career-high of No. 7 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and represented the United States in the 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup.
Van Paris built a strong amateur resume before turning professional. As a 15-year-old in 2018 he became the youngest player since Bobby Jones in 1916 to win a match at the U.S. Amateur, chipping in for birdie on the 18th at Pebble Beach. He went on to win the 2023 Sunnehanna Amateur and the 2023 St Andrews Links Collegiate, and in 2024 he finished tied for seventh at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open while still an amateur. He also won the NCAA Amherst Regional in 2025.
After finishing near the top of the 2024-25 PGA Tour University ranking, Van Paris turned professional in 2025 and earned a Korn Ferry Tour card, making his pro debut at the BMW Charity Pro-Am. He struggled early in his first full Korn Ferry season, missing several consecutive cuts heading into U.S. Open qualifying.
Van Paris qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills through final qualifying at Gaston Country Club in North Carolina. He posted 11 under and locked up his spot by birdieing the final two holes, securing his first appearance in the championship.
Equipment Q&A
Jackson Van Paris uses a Titleist GT2 Driver (10 degrees). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.
Jackson Van Paris uses Titleist Utility Iron. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of June 2026, Jackson Van Paris's bag includes a Titleist GT2 Driver (10 degrees). Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.
