Kurt Shun Kitayama is a professional golfer from America who competes on the PGA Tour. He has achieved significant success on the European Tour, winning the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open in December 2018 and the Oman Open in March 2019. In March 2023, he went on to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour.
Despite being only 5’6” in height, he was the Senior co-captain for the Chico High School basketball team and starting point, leading them to a 27-2 record and the 2011 California Northern Section Title. In the Championship Game, he scored 31 points and had six assists, guiding Chico to a victory over city-rival Pleasant Valley High School with a score of 67-54.
Kitayama's older brother, Daniel, played golf from 2007 to 2008 at the University of Hawaii at Hilo and later worked as a professional caddie.
After becoming professional in 2015, Kitayama played mainly on the Web.com Tour in 2016 and 2017 with little success, finishing the year ranked 1174 worldwide. In 2018, Kurt Shun Kitayama mainly played on the Asian Tour, winning a single Asian Development Tour event, the PGM Darulaman Championship in Malaysia.
In November 2018, he finished tied for 3rd place in the European Tour Q-School, earning a spot on the 2019 European Tour. In his second event of the season, the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, he secured a two-stroke victory, becoming the first player to win the tournament in just his second appearance. He continued his success in March 2019, winning the Oman Open and becoming the fastest player to two wins in the history of the European Tour, doing so in only his 11th career appearance. In September 2021, Kitayama earned his PGA Tour card by finishing 23rd in the Korn Ferry Tour Finals.
Who are Kurt Kitayama’s parents?
Kitayama's parents are Clifford and Rumiko Kitayama. Kitayama has a brother named Daniel, who played at Hawaii-Hilo for two years. His parents, who shared a love of sports, encouraged him to play golf when he was only five.
Clifford and Rumiko always supported their son's athletic ambitions despite not being athletes themselves. Their passion for sports was unparalleled. Kitayama comes from Japanese and American ancestry.
Who is Kurt Kitayama’s father?
Clifford Kitayama is Kitayama's father, but unfortunately, little information is available online about his father.
Who is Kurt Kitayama’s mother?
Rumiko Kitayama is Kitayama's mother; however, information about her is currently unavailable.
What is the nationality of Kurt Kitayama’s parents?
Kitayama has Japanese and American heritage. His mother is from Japan, while his father is from the United States of America. Their nationality is unknown.
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FAQs
Their exact nationality is not known. However, his mother, Rumiko, was born in Japan, while his dad was born in America.
Kurt Kitayama was born in Chico, California, United States.
A. Kurt Kitayama's earnings are estimated at $9,560,878.
A. In 2023, Kurt Kitayama earned around $6,840,062.
A. Kurt Kitayama has four professional wins in total.
