Wyatt Worthington II explained

Wyatt Worthington II (born 1987^[1]) is an American professional golfer.

Worthington is from Reynoldsburg, Ohio and works in Gahanna, Ohio.^[2]

Worthington is a graduate of Groveport Madison High School and Methodist University.^{[3] [4]}

Worthington qualified for the 2016 PGA Championship by finishing sixth at the 2016 PGA Club Professional Championship, becoming the second African-American qualifier for the PGA Championship via that route.^[5] The previous African-American qualifier was Tom Woodard at the 1991 PGA Championship.^[6] Worthington II also played his way into the 2022, 2023 and 2024 PGA Championships as well.^[7]

Worthington started as a member of the Southern Ohio section of the PGA, but later joined the Southwest section as a golf equipment sales representative for Black-owned apparel company Eastside Golf.

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
Note: Worthington only played in the PGA Championship.

U.S. national team appearances

• PGA Cup

2022 (winners)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wyatt Worthington II . Minor League Golf . August 2, 2016.
2. News: Worthington second black club pro to qualify for PGA . Golf Channel . Ryan . Lavner . July 27, 2016 . July 28, 2016.
3. News: Inspired by Tiger Woods, Golfer Breaks Ground at P.G.A. Championship . Bill . Pennington . July 28, 2016 . The New York Times.
4. News: Rob . Oller . Rare opportunity: Worthington, a black teaching pro in Gahanna, makes PGA Championship field . The Columbus Dispatch . July 26, 2016 . July 28, 2016.
5. Stephen . Hennessey . Wyatt Worthington II is the first African-American club pro in 25 years to play in PGA Championship . Golf Digest . July 26, 2016 . July 28, 2016.
6. News: Tiger Woods lesson inspired Wyatt Worthington II all the way to PGA Championship . ESPN . Jason . Sobel . July 28, 2016 . July 28, 2016.
7. PGA Championship 2024: Here's everyone who has qualified for the field at Valhalla (so far) . Golf Digest . May 1, 2024.