About Kenny Knox,
TourGreens Synthetic Putting Green Founder

In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, three-time PGA Tour winner Kenny Knox was known for his trademark putting stroke – a smooth pendulum motion that was the envy of fellow pros. Other pros wondered how Kenny could play poorly from tee to green, yet make so many cuts. “I knew I was never out of [a tournament],” says Knox, who still holds the tour record for fewest putts in a tournament, 93, set at the 1989 MCI Classic. Kenny Knox’s trademark putting style helped him win $1.6 million on the PGA Tour.

Some highlights from his career include

• All-American at Florida State
• Winner of the 1986 Honda Classic
• Winner of the 1989 Hardee’s Classic
• Winner of the 1990 Southern Open

Kenny was in contention at the 1991 PGA Championship, but lost to John Daly by six strokes. Daly’s long-hitting style convinced Knox that he needed to tinker with his swing. The move backfired. The change in his mechanics caused him back problems and led to the end of his PGA career.

Later, Knox was approached by a company to build a synthetic putting green at his home. He agreed, and the green was installed. The results were disappointing. “I felt I could do better. It got me thinking,” says Knox, whose family was in the construction business. His knowledge of the construction industry and his expertise in the short-game led Kenny to start TourGreens.

In order to work on his golf game again in preparation for the Champion's Tour, Kenny recently turned over operations of the business to the capable hands of CEO Mike Gross. If you wish to check out Kenny's progress, check him out here