Max Kennedy (golfer)
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Born8 October 2001
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
Sporting nationality
Ireland
IrelandCollegeUniversity of Louisville
Turned professional2024
| Max Kennedy | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 8 October 2001 Dublin, Ireland |
| Sporting nationality | Ireland |
| Career | |
| College | University of Louisville |
| Turned professional | 2024 |
| Current tour(s) | Challenge Tour |
Max Kennedy (born 8 October 2001) is an Irish professional golfer and Challenge Tour player.[1]
Kennedy played on the Irish national team and lost a playoff at the 2024 European Amateur.[2]
He attended University of Louisville between 2020 and 2024, and played with the Louisville Cardinals men's golf team, where he was Honorable Mention All-American and appeared in two Arnold Palmer Cups.[3]
Professional career
Kennedy turned professional after graduating in 2024 and earned Challenge Tour status at European Tour Q-School.[1]
He lost a playoff at the 2025 Blot Play9 in France after shooting an opening round of 60.[4]
Amateur wins
- 2019 Faldo Series Northern Ireland Championship
- 2020 Faldo Series Ireland Championship
- 2022 Mallow GC Senior Scratch Cup
- 2023 The Aggie Invitational, Ulster Men's Open Stroke Play Championship
- 2024 General Hackler Championship
Source:[2]
Playoff record
Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Blot Play9 |  James Morrison |
Lost to par on first extra hole |