Golfers with Golfing Names -

Golfers with Golfing Names is a short golf blog post that looks at some of the most apt names in the world of golf.

It is a rare but delightful occurrence when a golfer’s name sounds like it was destiny for them to pick up a club.

Beyond the obvious legends, there are several professionals whose names are a play on words for everything in golf.

Here is a unique, detailed list of professional golfers with names that relate to the game:

These players carry names that every golfer hopes to see on their scorecard.

Birdie Kim: A South Korean professional golfer (born Kim Ju-yun) who famously won the 2005 U.S. Women’s Open.
Chip Beck: A three-time Ryder Cup player and one of the few golfers to shoot a 59 in a PGA Tour event.
Gary Player: The Black Knight’s surname needs no explanation.
Harry Vardon: A legend of the game who developed the Overlapping Grip Technique, the Vardon Grip.

Names that describe the very land the game is played upon.

Gary Woodland: The 2019 U.S. Open champion, whose surname is a nod to the trees that frame many classic courses.
Daniel Field: A PGA professional based in the UK, whose name reflects the wide-open spaces of the links.
Ken Green: A blast from the past who has every right to be on this list.
Augustin Hole: A great name for a pro golfer who is listed on the PGA Tour website.
Dave Bunker: A Canadian golf pro and club fitter. These Sand traps can be found on every golf course.
Alexis Hazard: A Teaching Professional based in Texas. Every course has them.
Zach Lake: A Teaching Professional based in Oregon. A water hazard is found on many golf courses.
John Sand: 25-year-old PGA Tour Player.

These names sound like the tools of the trade or the mechanics of the swing.

Bob Iron: A great guy that I met in Germany at the European Coaching & Teaching Seminar.
Mike Shaft: A funny golf pro from Australia, whom I bumped into on a driving range in Austria.
Blades Brown sounds like the sharp equipment that many Golfers would love to be able to use.
Tiger Woods: The most iconic name in golf. “Woods” refers to both the fairway woods and an area of the course.
Harris English: A multiple PGA Tour winner; “English” is a common term for the side-spin or “work” put on a ball.
Bill Hook: Head Professional at Knickerbocker Country Club.
Amy Tee: New golfer and influencer on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
Georgia Ball: PGA Golf Professional and influencer on all Social Media Channels.
Steve Plane: UK Teaching Professional who used to be based at Royal Wimbledon.
Donald Slicer: Scottish Golf Pro who retired from Kippie Lodge in 2008.

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