Ben Griffin’s journey to the 2025 Ryder Cup team is one of resilience, patience, and quiet excellence. In an era where many golfers are shaped by early success and the relentless churn of professional tours, Griffin’s path has been anything but conventional. His recent selection for Team USA marks the pinnacle of a career that, just a few years ago, appeared to be over before it truly began.
Griffin’s talent was never in doubt. A standout amateur and collegiate golfer at the University of North Carolina, he was among the most promising young players in the country in his early 20s. But the transition to professional golf is rarely smooth, and for Griffin, the grind quickly wore thin. Financial pressures, travel fatigue, and the mental toll of chasing conditional status without guaranteed starts led to a breaking point. In 2021, after missing out on Korn Ferry Tour status, Griffin made the difficult decision to step away from professional golf altogether.
He took a job as a mortgage loan officer, stepping into a 9-to-5 world far removed from tournament life. It was a pragmatic decision, and one that many young professionals quietly make when the dream begins to feel unsustainable. But golf, for Griffin, was never just a job – it was a calling. The time away brought clarity, not closure. By late 2021, with encouragement from those close to him and a renewed sense of purpose, he returned to competitive golf on a limited basis.
That return marked the beginning of a slow, steady climb. Without fanfare, Griffin re-entered Monday qualifiers and lower-tier events. In 2021, he caught fire. His consistent performances on the Korn Ferry Tour – including a stretch of top-10 finishes – earned him full status and, eventually, a PGA Tour card for the 2022 season.
Griffin’s rookie campaign on the PGA Tour was marked not by flashy wins, but by an unwavering consistency. He frequently found himself in contention on Sundays, and his composed demeanour under pressure began to attract attention. His ball striking was elite, and his putting matured into a weapon. In a field of bombers and highlight-reel chasers, Griffin quietly made cuts, built momentum, and gained respect.
Throughout this ascent, he also became associated with Mizuno Golf, a brand known for its deep roots in craftsmanship and understated performance. Griffin’s equipment setup, built around feel and precision, mirrored his playing style. While never a marquee endorsement name, the partnership reflected a mutual appreciation for the game’s finer, more disciplined elements.
It was in the 2025 season that Griffin truly broke through. He recorded his first PGA Tour victory at the Zurich Classic in April – a poised performance that saw him close out the win with surgical precision on a difficult TPC Louisiana course. A second win followed at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he held off a surging field with a calm final-round 71. His form in the majors was solid, including a T8 at the PGA Championship, T10 at The US Open – enough to place him firmly in Ryder Cup conversation.
By mid-2025, Griffin was a top-20 player in the world, and his name could no longer be left out of the Ryder Cup reckoning. Captain Bradley Keegan, looking to balance experience with form, made Griffin a captain’s pick – citing “Ben is an extremely confident and exciting player. He’s burst onto the scene this year with 10 top 10s, only second to Scottie in our team, including two wins. I’m proud of this player. To make our team he had to show all year that he was playing at this level and he was consistent the entire year. We’re lucky to have him on this team.”
Griffin’s selection is more than just a reward for good form; it’s a celebration of perseverance. In a sport where the mental game can be as punishing as the physical, his story resonates with anyone who has ever doubted their path or needed time away to find clarity. His return wasn’t rushed, nor was it driven by outside expectations. It was a slow rebuild, grounded in self-belief and an unshakable love for the game.
Now, as he prepares to tee it up for Team USA in the Ryder Cup – one of golf’s greatest stages – Ben Griffin stands as a reminder that success doesn’t always follow a straight line. Sometimes, stepping away is what it takes to come back stronger.
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