Jimmy Stanger, born and raised in Tampa, Florida, developed a passion for golf from a young age. He honed his skills at Avila Golf and Country Club and competed in local junior tournaments organized by the Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association and the Florida Junior Tour.
His success in junior and amateur golf paved the way for a collegiate career at the University of Virginia, where he played golf for four years. Stanger achieved notable victories during his time at UVa, including winning the individual title at the 2017 ACC Championship. He was also recognized as UVa’s first-ever 1st team All-American. Stanger’s talent earned him a spot on the 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup team and a place on the 2017 Walker Cup Practice squad.
After graduating, Stanger embarked on his professional career, competing on the Korn Ferry Tour (formerly Web.com Tour) for five years.
He made steady progress each year, narrowly missing out on earning his PGA Tour card in 2019 and 2021. Throughout the combined 2020-2021 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanger secured seven top 11 finishes and finished 50th on the points list.
In the 2022 Korn Ferry Season, he achieved three top 5 finishes and ended the season ranked 40th in the overall points ranking.
While primarily playing on the Korn Ferry Tour, Stanger has also had the opportunity to compete in five PGA Tour events early in his professional career.
Where did golfer Jimmy Stanger go to college and high school?
Jimmy Stanger attended high school at Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida.
For his college education, he attended the University of Virginia, where he played collegiate golf for the Virginia Cavaliers. Stanger had a successful collegiate career and earned multiple accolades during his time at the University of Virginia.
