After winning the Charles Schwab Challenge in his post-round press conference, Ben Griffin became emotional while talking about his parents.
Ben Griffin is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
He recently won his first solo PGA Tour event at the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Before this, he had secured a team victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside Andrew Novak.
Ben Griffin’s Parents Have Been Together Since Their College Days At UNC-Chapel Hill!
Ben Griffin’s parents, Cowan Griffin and Erika Griffin, played a crucial role in his journey to professional golf.
His father, Cowan, is the president of Carolina Realty in Chapel Hill, while his mother, Erika, works at Corporate Investors Mortgage Group.
Their dedication to Ben’s career has been instrumental in his success, particularly during challenging financial times.
Ben Griffin faced a challenging period in his career when he struggled financially and had to rely on his parents for support.
After turning professional in 2018, he played on the Korn Ferry Tour but found it difficult to sustain himself financially.
By 2021, he couldn’t afford his own rent and decided to step away from professional golf to work as a mortgage-loan officer at Corporate Investors Mortgage Group in Chapel Hill.
During this time, Griffin’s parents continued to support him, encouraging him to return to golf when he was ready.
"My parents did so much for me growing up."
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 26, 2025
An emotional @BenGriffinGolf reflects on the sacrifices his family made for him growing up. pic.twitter.com/gdiyxVQ1iD
Ben Griffin recently spoke emotionally about his parents after winning the Charles Schwab Challenge.
In his post-round press conference, he reflected on their sacrifices for him, especially during the 2008 recession, when his family lost their home.
Despite financial struggles, his parents ensured he could continue playing golf, taking him to a public course in Chapel Hill to practice his short game.
In the post-round press conference, Griffin, with tears in his eyes, expressed respect to his parents, saying:
My parents, they always considered themselves middle to upper class, but I knew there for a little bit when we lost our house, when we lost everything. I know they sacrificed a lot for me, and I credit a lot of my success down the stretch today to my short game. It kept me in it, and that’s what I did as a kid. That’s what helped my short game be so good down the stretch today.
Regarding his siblings, Ben Griffin has a younger brother named Stuart Griffin. Their family has been deeply involved in his golf journey.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- After briefly working as a mortgage-loan officer, Ben Griffin returned to professional golf in 2021.
- During high school, he won two North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A individual state championships.
- From 2014 to 2018, he played golf at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and won three tournaments.
