Kieran Vincent (born 24 November 1997) is a Zimbabwean professional golfer who currently plays on the Asian Tour and the LIV Golf. He won the 2023 International Series Vietnam.

Kieran Vincent
Personal information
Born (1997-11-24) 24 November 1997 (age 26)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight140 lb (64 kg; 10 st)
Sporting nationality Zimbabwe
Career
CollegeLiberty University
Turned professional2022
Current tour(s)Asian Tour
LIV Golf
Former tour(s)PGA Tour Canada
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
Asian Tour1
Sunshine Tour1
Achievements and awards
Big South Rookie of the Year2017

Career

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Vincent was born in Harare and played college golf at Liberty University in Virginia, where he was Big South Conference Rookie of the Year in 2017.[1]

He turned professional in 2022 and joined PGA Tour Canada and the Asian Tour in late 2022. In April 2023, he won the International Series Vietnam, coming from four shots back to overtake overnight leader Takumi Kanaya. He carded a six-under 66 to finish on 19-under overall, one shot ahead of Anirban Lahiri and Kevin Yuan.[2]

Personal life

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Vincent's older brother Scott, is also a professional golfer.[3]

Amateur wins

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  • 2018 Chapman Grand Slam
  • 2019 Chapman Grand Slam

Source:[4]

Professional wins (2)

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Asian Tour wins (1)

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Legend
International Series (1)
Other Asian Tour (0)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runners-up
1 16 Apr 2023 International Series Vietnam −19 (67-65-71-66=269) 1 stroke   Anirban Lahiri,   Kevin Yuan

Sunshine Tour wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 26 May 2024 Kit Kat Cash & Carry Pro-Am −21 (67-67-67-66=267) 4 strokes   Malcolm Mitchell

References

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  1. ^ "Roster Detail: Kieran Vincent". Liberty Flames and Lady Flames. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. ^ Ball, Josh (16 April 2023). "International Series Vietnam: Kieran Vincent adds to family's collection with impressive win". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Rising golf star Kieran Vincent closes in on career milestone". Zim Sport Live. 15 March 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Kieran Vincent". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
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