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Marty Jertson
Personal information
Born (1980-08-24) August 24, 1980 (age 44)
Gallup, New Mexico
Sporting nationality United States
ResidencePhoenix, Arizona
Career
CollegeColorado School of Mines
Turned professional2002
Professional wins2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA Championship82nd: 2019
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Marty Jertson (born August 24, 1980) is an American professional golfer.

Jertson was born in Gallup, New Mexico.[1] He played college golf at the Colorado School of Mines[1] where he was an All-American in 2002.[2] He turned professional in 2002.[1]

Jertson is a member of the Southwest section of the PGA of America, which contains Arizona and Clark County, Nevada. He is the Director of Product Development for Ping, is credited with the design of many of the company's golf clubs, and is listed on over 125 patents. As a golf equipment manufacturer, Jertson is classified as an A-19 member.

Jertson finished 82nd at the 2019 PGA Championship, last of those who made the cut. It was his fourth time playing in the tournament.[3] He has also played multiple times in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.[4]

Professional wins

  • 2008 Southwest PGA Assistant Championship
  • 2010 Southwest PGA Professional Championship

Source:[1]

U.S. national team appearances

  • PGA Cup: 2011 (winners), 2019 (winners)

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Marty Jertson – Profile". PGA of America. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "Men's Golf – Honors". Colorado School of Mines Athletics.
  3. ^ Dusek, David (May 15, 2019). "Ping's Marty Jertson is feeling more comfortable in his fourth PGA Championship appearance". Golfweek.
  4. ^ Johnson, E. Michael (July 31, 2018). "How Ping's Marty Jertson balances playing in majors (including his third PGA Championship) and his work and design responsibilities". Golf Digest.