| Ben Kern | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 31, 1984 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Grove City, Ohio, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Kansas State University |
| Turned professional | 2007 |
| Former tour | Gateway Tour |
| Professional wins | 12 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T43: 2018 |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Ben Kern (born July 31, 1984) is an American professional golfer. He made the cut and was the lowest club pro at the 2026 PGA Championship. He achieved this by shooting the most birdies in the field over the first two rounds. During the 2026 PGA Championship, he was noted for his unconventional appearance as a professional golfer, with a stocky build and full sleeve tattoo on his left arm. It was the second time Kern made the cut at the PGA Championship, finishing T43 in 2018.
Kern is the general manager at Hickory Hills Golf Club in Ohio. Kern is a member of the Southern Ohio section of the PGA.