Stephan Jaeger – PGA TOUR Player Profile
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Full Name: Stephan Jaeger
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Date of Birth: May 30, 1989 (Age: 35)
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Birthplace: Munich, Germany
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Residence: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
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Height: 6’1″ (1.85 m)
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Turned Pro: 2012
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College: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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PGA TOUR Wins: 1 (2024 Houston Open)
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Korn Ferry Tour Wins: 6 (Record holder for most wins)
Career Highlights & Stats (As of July 2024)
PGA TOUR Wins
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2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open (First PGA TOUR victory)
Korn Ferry Tour Wins (6)
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2016 Ellie Mae Classic (shot a 58 in Round 1, tied for lowest round in pro golf history)
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2018 BMW Charity Pro-Am, Nashville Golf Open, Utah Championship, Ellie Mae Classic, Portland Open
2024 Season Performance (PGA TOUR)
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FedEx Cup Rank: Top 50 (as of July 2024)
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Best Finishes:
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Win: 2024 Houston Open
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T2: 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic
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T3: 2024 Farmers Insurance Open
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Scoring Avg: ~69.5
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Driving Accuracy: ~60%
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Greens in Regulation (GIR): ~68%
Major Championship Performances
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Best Finish: T34 (2023 PGA Championship)
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2024 Majors: Made cuts at the PGA Championship & U.S. Open
Early Career & Background
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Born in Germany, moved to the U.S. for college golf at UTC (Chattanooga).
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Dominated the Korn Ferry Tour, holding the record for most wins (6).
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Earned PGA TOUR card multiple times via Korn Ferry Tour success.
Playing Style & Strengths
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Accuracy-focused player (strong iron play & short game).
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Known for consistency rather than distance (avg. drive: ~295 yds).
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Mentally tough under pressure (evident in 2024 Houston Open win).
Personal Life & Sponsorships
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Married to Shelby Jaeger (former college golfer).
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Sponsors: Titleist (clubs/ball), FootJoy (apparel).
Future Outlook
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Breaking through in 2024 with his first PGA TOUR win.
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Aiming for Ryder Cup 2025 (potential European team candidate).
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Consistent performances could lead to major contention soon.