Summary
Kurt Kitayama is an American professional golfer. He currently competes in the PGA Tour and the European Tour. His estimated net worth is $5 million. Let’s take a look at Kurt Kitayama’s net worth, salary, earnings, family, biography, and more.
Kurt Kitayama’s Biography and Career
Kurt Shun Kitayama was born on January 14, 1993, in Chico, California. He attended Chico High School in Chico, California. Kitayama played basketball in high school. He played college golf for the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Professional Career
Kurt Kitayama turned professional in 2015. He currently competes in the PGA Tour and European Tour. The 30-year-old has 4 professional wins as of writing, including two victories on the European and one on the PGA Tour.
His first European tour victory came at the 2018 Mauritius Open. In 2019, he won the Oman Open.
The American golfer’s biggest success came at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Kurt scored 72-hole 279, 9-under-par, to win by a stroke over the runners-up Harris English and Rory McIlory. He took home a whopping $3.6 million winner’s share.
With the victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Kurt Kitayama has climbed up the rankings, close to occupying an automatic spot for Team U.S. at the Ryder Cup 2023.
Kurt Kitayama’s Net Worth and Earnings
In 2023, American golfer Kurt Kitayama’s estimated net worth is $5 million. The 30-year-old’s prime sources of earnings are his golf winnings, endorsements, and other businesses.
Kurt has 4 professional wins as of writing. His career earnings are more than $7.5 million, only from golf winnings (correct as of March 2023).
For winning the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, he took home a whopping $3.5 million winner’s share. He received $291,667 in prize money for winning the Oman Open in 2019.
Endorsements
Kurt Kitayama earns a considerable chunk from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He has sponsorship deals with TaylorMade, Chervo, Boxto, etc.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Kurt Shun Kitayama |
| Nickname | The Project |
| Born | January 14, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Chico, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 30 |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Current Tour | PGA Tour, European Tour |
| Major Title | – |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Highest Ranking | 19 |
| Relationship | Unknown |
| @kurt_kitayama |
Family
American golfer Kurt Kitayama is not married. He doesn’t seem to have a girlfriend either. The 30-year-old is currently single.
Kurt’s older brother Daniel also played golf for two years at Hawaii-Hilo, and later became a professional caddie.
Age
Born on January 14, 1993, he is 30 years old.
Height
He is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
Nickname
Kurt’s nickname is The Project.
FAQs
What is Kurt Kitayama’s Net Worth in 2023?
In 2023, his net worth is $5 million.
Where is he from?
He is from Chico, California, U.S.
Who won the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational?
Kurt Kitayama.
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