Jim Knous

Jim Knous, born in Aspen, CO, turned professional in 2012 after a distinguished collegiate career at the Colorado School of Mines. During his time at Colorado School of Mines, he demonstrated consistent performance, achieving a team-best 71.3 stroke average in 2011-12 and receiving accolades such as RMAC Player of the Year and First Team All-RMAC. He secured medalist honors at various tournaments, including the 2012 RMAC Spring Championship and the NCAA Division II West/Central Super Regional.

After college, Knous embarked on a 12-year professional golf career, spending four years on mini-tours before earning his Korn Ferry Tour status through Q-School in 2016. He notably secured his PGA TOUR card in 2018 in a dramatic fashion at the Korn Ferry Tour season finale. Throughout his PGA TOUR career, he participated in 46 events, made 22 cuts, and recorded one top-10 finish, accumulating $887,995 in official money. Highlights of his career include an ace at Torrey Pines and sharing the 54-hole lead at the 2021 Fortinet Championship. In 2025, he won the Inspirato Colorado Open with a 69-yard chip-in on the fourth playoff hole. His journey was often marked by perseverance through injuries, which eventually led to a re-evaluation of his career path.

In February 2024, Knous made a significant career transition, accepting a role as a club fitting and education engineer with PING. This move allowed him to apply his deep understanding of golf equipment and player needs in a corporate setting, while also enabling a more stable family life. His final PGA TOUR appearance as a touring professional was at the WM Phoenix Open in February 2024, where he successfully made the cut as a Monday qualifier before starting his new position, bringing his professional playing career to a meaningful close. He continues to be involved in the golf industry through his engineering role and personal endorsements.