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Club Pro Ben Kern Makes PGA Cut, Handicaps at Risk

5/21/2026

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Ben Kern of Hickory Hills Golf Club (Ohio) made the PGA cut, finished 80th and earned $23,930.
He was the only club pro among 20 PGA pros to make the cut, shooting 74-67-77-72 and playing the final round with former world No. 1 Luke Donald.
After the tournament he logged his scores in the GHIN handicap system, prompting a USGA tweet and warning his +6 handicap will likely be ruined.

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Ben Kern of Hickory Hills Golf Club (Ohio) made the PGA cut, finished 80th and earned $23,930.
He was the only club pro among 20 PGA pros to make the cut, shooting 74-67-77-72 and playing the final round with former world No. 1 Luke Donald.
After the tournament he logged his scores in the GHIN handicap system, prompting a USGA tweet and warning his +6 handicap will likely be ruined.