Golfer – Kurt Kitayama

Kurt Kitayama hails from an extremely tight-knit family in Chico California. He was raised by his parents Clifford and Rumiko along with his younger brother Daniel. Clifford worked as an entomologist before founding Scientific Method, Inc – an agricultural consulting firm which provided farmers with assistance on any problems that arose in agriculture.

His passion and hard work finally paid off as he won his maiden PGA Tour victory in March 2023.

Early Life and Education

Kurt Kitayama was born January 14th 1993 under the Capricorn sign and raised in Chico California with his parents Clifford and Rumiko who instilled him with an appreciation of sports – particularly golf – through playing together often at Butte Creek Country Club.

Although golf was his main interest during his formative years, he also developed a keen appreciation for basketball. He served as point guard on Chico Blazin Heat (the AAU team associated with his high school) as a point guard, eventually graduating as co-captain at Chico High.

Clifford Kitayama, Sr. is an entomologist and the founder of Kitayama Ag Services LLC – an agricultural consulting service located in Chico, California. Throughout his life he has always had an interest in biology, fruits, plants and insects; earning both undergraduate and master’s degrees in Business Administration/Management and Finance from University of Hawaii at Hilo and California State University respectively.

Professional Career

At 30, Kitayama made his professional golf debut and has won multiple tournaments since. In fact, he became the fastest European Tour winner ever by taking home Oman Open after just 11 appearances!

He made an impressive start to his PGA Tour career with two impressive finishes at Honda Classic (February) and Mexico Open (May).

Born in Chico to Clifford and Rumiko, he has one sibling, Daniel. Daniel played golf from 2007-2008 at University of Hawaii Hilo before turning professional as a caddie. Daniel has an athletic build with a distinguished physique which creates an intimidating presence on the golf course.

Achievement and Honors

Kurt Kitayama was born January 14th 1993 under the sign of Capricorn. Hailing from Chico California with his close-knit family life centered on Clifford and Rumiko as parents.

Though he began golf at an early age, basketball was always his preferred choice and even captained his high school’s team as point guard.

Persistence paid off as he joined the European Tour in 2018 and won both Mauritius Open and Oman Open titles, along with 3rd at Honda Classic and T2 at Mexico Open tournaments. Furthermore, he currently holds onto his Arnold Palmer Invitational title on PGA Tour.

Personal Life

Kurt Kitayama hails from a close-knit family of four in Chico, California. His older brother Daniel is also a professional golfer – Daniel graduated from University of Hawaii Hilo and works as a caddie at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Meanwhile his father Clifford runs Scientific Method, Inc – an agricultural consulting firm dedicated to optimizing crops with minimal risk and expense – while Kitayama prefers keeping his personal life private while being passionate about Japanese customs and traditions.

Chico High graduate Jaewon Cho has an affinity for playing the game of golf. His passion and commitment can be seen by his consistent performances over time; in fact, he holds the fastest record to win two events on the European Tour!

Net Worth

Kurt Shun Kitayama was born January 14th under the Capricorn sun sign. He is Clifford and Rumiko Kitayama’s son with an older brother Daniel playing golf for University of Hawaii Hilo while working as a professional caddie.

At his high school years, he also participated in basketball as senior co-captain of their school team and as their point guard led them to win the 2011 California Northern Section title.

Kitayama has amassed an estimated net worth of $2 Million through his professional golf playing career and endorsement deals with popular brands. His income mainly derives from these sources.