A promising talent, Luke Clanton, has arrived on the golf world and everyone wants to know more about him. Having a father who is a golf coach is the best gift a golfer can have, and that was the case for Clanton. His father, David Clanton, was also a golf coach in addition to his two other jobs and helped Clanton become the player he is today.
Golf's rising star is working his way up the ladder one step at a time, and with his recent performance at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Clanton is poised to make history. As he hits new milestones in his game every day, it's no surprise that golf enthusiasts are interested in learning more about this young talent.
Everything you need to know about education in Clanton
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Luke Clanton completed his basic education at American Heritage High School in Plantation and finished his sophomore year at Florida State University. As a member of the Seminole Boosters, the 20-year-old is fully committed to playing college golf.
Clanton's talent has placed him in the elite golfing world and has put him in contact with some of the best amateur golfers, including former World Amateur No. 1 Nick Dunlap, who made waves in January when he won the American Express Championship, becoming just the third amateur to win on the PGA Tour since 1957, a remarkable feat in itself.
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Clanton is following in Dunlap's footsteps and is on his way to greatness. His recent performances give him a great chance to match Dunlap's feat. At the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Clanton shot a 7-under 65 to finish just three strokes behind leaders Aaron Rai and Akshay Bhatia. The final round will determine if Clanton has what it takes to be a golfer in demand on the greens, and by the looks of it, he looks more than ready. Clanton sits tied for seventh and has a tough but exciting road ahead.
Is Luke Clanton ready to turn pro?
If the young golfer wins the tournament in Detroit, he'll face the same dilemma as Dunlap: go to college or get a two-year exemption from the PGA Tour. When asked about his plans in an interview with Golf Digest, the golfer confidently replied, “All four years. Yeah, I love Florida State. I'm going to play golf to play golf,” noting the importance of home and education.
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According to Luke Clanton, he plans to turn professional after completing four years of college. “It's not something you get to play golf with your friends every day, and I've got 12 guys on my team that I love, so it's awesome,” he continued.
Clanton's recent performances have already generated great expectations and his future is bright, and whether he turns professional early or completes his college education, his talents will surely help him achieve many more milestones in his career.