Tennessee Section of the PGA of America

Johan Kok smiles for a picture after his team's victory at the 2011 Pro-Pro Championship

Johan Kok and Chase Brannon won the 2011 E-Z-GO Pro-Pro Championship at Black Creek Club in Chattanooga, TN by one-stroke after firing a final round 8-under-par 64. Kok made an 18-foot eagle putt on the final hole to seal the championship for the duo. The eagle gave Kok a headscratching three eagles for his final round. After his team’s victory we caught up with this year’s Pro-Pro Championship hero to learn a little more about his interests both on and off the links.

Name: Johan Kok

Hometown: Nelspruit, South Africa

Home golf club: Temple Hills Country Club

Career low round: 61

Favorite club in your bag: 8 Iron

Part of your golf game that needs improvement: Consistency

Favorite golf course ever played: Augusta National

Full-time job: Golf Professional/Membership Director

Favorite restaurant: Flemings Steak House

Favorite hobby other than golf: Kickball                      

Favorite band/type of music: Paul Simon and Country/Classic Rock       

Favorite movie: Cool Runnings

Dream foursome: Arnold Palmer, my brother and my dad

Superstitions: I don’t use orange golf tees