Kenneth Staton (born November 25, 1972) is an American professional golfer.
Staton played college golf at Florida State University, where he was chosen after his senior year as an honorable mention All-American by the Golf Coaches Association of America.
Staton began his professional career on the Canadian Tour, where he won six times.[1] He finished second at the 2001 Qualifying school, giving him status on the PGA Tour. He would go on to play 60 events on tour, as well as 61 events on the Web.com Tour.
Staton has been the head coach at Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University since 2010.[1]
Professional wins (6)
Canadian Tour wins (5)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 23, 1999 | Crown Isle Open | −15 (69-67-68-69=273) | 4 strokes | Darren Griff |
| 2 | Jun 6, 1999 | BC TEL Pacific Open | −15 (66-67-70-66=269) | 2 strokes | Steve Woods |
| 3 | Aug 15, 1999 | AmEx-SAQ Championship | −5 (74-70-68-71=283) | Playoff | Todd Fanning, Ray Freeman |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2001 | MTS Classic | −18 (70-68-64-64=266) | 1 stroke | Mark Slawter |
| 5 | Sep 23, 2001 | Niagara Classic | −10 (67-67=134) | 1 stroke | Nathan Green |
Other wins (1)
- 1999 Benefit Partners–NRCS Classic (Canada, non-tour event)
See also
References
- ^ "Ken Staton biography". Embry-Riddle Athletics. Retrieved June 25, 2017.