M. J. Daffue Explained

M. J. Daffue
Fullname:Matthys J. Daffue
Birth Date:13 January 1989
Birth Place:Pretoria, South Africa
Height:6 ft 2 in
Weight:210 lb
Residence:Kingwood, Texas
Spouse:Kamila
Children:1
College:Lee University
Lamar University
Yearpro:2012
Tour:PGA Tour
Extour:Korn Ferry Tour
Prowins:1
Masters:DNP
Usopen:T31: 2022
Open:DNP
Pga:DNP

Matthys J. Daffue (born 13 January 1989) is a South African professional golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour. He earned enough points on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2022 to qualify for the PGA Tour in 2022–23.[1]

College career

Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Daffue started his college golf career at Lee University before transferring to Lamar University, where he played his final three years. At Lamar, he won five tournaments, including the 2011 and 2012 Southland Conference Championships. He was an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American and the 2011 Southland Conference player of the year.[2]

Professional career

Daffue played his first Korn Ferry Tour event in 2019. In the 2021–22 season, Daffue successfully Monday qualified for six PGA Tour events.[3] In 2022, he qualified for the U.S. Open by winning the final qualifying tournament, and took the lead in the second round.[4]

Personal life

Daffue lives in Kingwood, Texas with wife Kamila and son. In 2014, Kamila's mother was struck by a car and killed. He has also worked as a volunteer assistant for the University of Houston golf team.[3]

Professional wins (1)

NGA Pro Golf Tour wins (1)

Playoff record

Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

Tournament2022
Masters Tournament
PGA Championship
U.S. OpenT31
The Open Championship
"T" = tied

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SA's MJ Daffue secures PGA Tour card for 2022/2023 season . www.iol.co.za . 24 May 2022.
  2. Web site: MJ Daffue – Profile . PGA Tour.
  3. Web site: 10-year pro MJ Daffue overcomes depression, doubts to earn first PGA Tour card . PGA Tour . Will . Doctor . May 29, 2022 . July 5, 2022.
  4. Golfweek . Never heard of MJ Daffue? Get to know the man making noise at the U.S. Open . June 17, 2022 . Riley . Hamel.