Jake Knapp

Jacob Richard Knapp (born May 31, 1994) is an American professional golfer.

Early life Knapp was born on May 31, 1994, in Costa Mesa, California to Jennifer and Robert Knapp. His older brother, Ryan, was a golfer at Orange Coast College and the University of California, Irvine. He played for Estancia High School. He qualified for the 2015 U.S. Open as an amateur.

In February 2024, Knapp won the Mexican Open for his first PGA Tour victory. Knapp hit just two fairways in the final round, becoming the first PGA Tour player since 1983 to hit two or fewer fairways in his final round and win.

At the Cognizant Classic in February 2025, Knapp shot a 59 in the first round, which was just the 15th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.

Personal life Knapp worked as a bouncer after losing his full time status on the Korn Ferry Tour.

On September 26, 2025, Knapp's girlfriend Makena White died.

Professional wins (5) PGA Tour wins (1)

PGA Tour Canada wins (3)

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Summary

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied