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Kevin Na
Kevin Na
Born: 15 September 1983
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
College: N/A
Resides: Las Vegas, NV, USA
Major Wins: 0
Euro or PGA Tour Wins: 5
Other Wins: 2
Grass Preference: Bermuda
Significant Life Events: Yes
GBC Wind Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
GBC Pressure Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
BIO
Kevin has won 4 times since 2018, the most recent the Sony Open in Hawaii in January 2021. He is on record saying his recent success is due to how content he is with his home life currently.
Kevin had a career best season in 2019 where he won twice and ended the year in the worlds top 25. It was no surprise that Kevin's wins came either side of the birth of his first daughter in August 2019 as he experienced the bounce that comes from new or expectant fatherhood. Kevin has been a consistent performer since 2014 and is a player who has definitely peaked since coming into his 30s.
Kevin was somewhat of a hothead in is earlier years and became infamous when he carded a 16 (!) at the par 4 9th hole at the Valero Texas Open in 2011. He was also known for his slow play earlier in his career and has tried to speed up but is by no means the quickest. Kevin is undoubtedly a character and is now best known for his trademark putting trick whereby he walks the ball into the hole. Don't let his tricks fool you though, he's a tough competitor.
Significant info
Kevin and his wife had a baby girl in August 2019. That year was his best ever year on Tour with 2 wins, look out for a similar uptick in form in 2022 as the couple are expecting again in 2022.
Pressure Performance Analysis
Summary
Kevin wasn't always such a good finisher, prior to the Charles Schwab win in 2019 he only managed to convert one 54 hole lead in five attempts but he has become a very competent player in contention, having learned from years of letting wining opportunities slip by. His Golf Betting Club Pressure Performance Rating is set to ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
August 2021
✅ Began 4 shots behind Russell Henley. Shot 66 to enter a 4 man playoff where he lost to Kevin Kisner. A more than respectable effort.
July 2021
➖ Started the final round 2 shots behind Munoz at the John Deere Classic. Shot 68 to lose to Lucas Glover by 2 shots, who shot 64 that day.
January 2021
✅ Began the final round of the Sony Open 2 shots behind Brendan Steele. Shot 65 to win by 1 shot, playing his last 7 holes in -4.
October 2019
✅ Led by two shots going into the final round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and went four clear after the seventh hole. Although he won, he made it difficult for himself as he trebled the 10th before bouncing back with 3 birdies in the next 5 holes and holing crucial putts down the stretch.
May 2019
✅ Kevin won the Charles Schwab Challenge easily, converting a 54 hole lead.
July 2018
✅ Kevin won from off the pace at The Military Tribute at Greenbrier. Began the day one shot off the lead and closed with a 64 to win by five shots.
Trends
Unpredictable
Three of Kevin's last five wins have followed a missed cut and the other wins came following a 64th and 38th place finish so he's a player who does not need to be in form to win. He is a player who can find a game if the course suits his strengths. All top 10's in 2020 followed MC's or WD's.
Events to back Na
Sony Open
Won here in 2021 despite a poor performance week prior in Hawaii where he shot a Sunday 79.
Playoff Record
1-4.
Significant Quotes
N/A
