THE JOHN SHIPPEN
Men’s Field

THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational, men will compete in a 36-hole stroke play competition at Detroit Golf Club June 21 – 23, and the winner will once again receive an exemption into the PGA TOUR’s Rocket Mortgage Classic (June 25 – June 30).

  • Jerris Baker

    Amateur

    Age: 20
    College: Miles College
    Residence: Detroit

    • 2024 SIAC Freshman of the Year

    • 2024 SIAC Conference Champion

  • John Hakizimana

    Professional

    Age: 33
    College: Ecole Technique Muhazi, Kigali Rwanda
    Residence: Hobe Sound, Florida

    • APGA Farmers Insurance Invitational at Torrey Pines (T2)

    • The Jim Thorpe Invitational & Pro Am - Feb 16/17/18 (T5)

    • 2024 Minor League Golf Tour

    • Winter Abacoa Classic – T27

    • Coral Springs Major, I Tune Up – T17

  • Kevin Hall

    Professional

    Age: 41
    College: Ohio State University
    Residence: Cincinnati

    • Three-time THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational competitor (2021–2023)

    • Finished second on 2023 APGA Season Points list

    • 2004 Big Ten Individual Stroke Play Champion

    • Earned conditional status on the Korn Ferry Tour for the 2018 season

    • Six-time APGA Tour winner

  • Willie Mack III

    Professional

    Age: 35
    College: Bethune-Cookman University
    Residence: Flint, Michigan

    • Three-time THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational competitor (2021–2023)

    • 2023 Korn Ferry Tour member

    • 2021 PGA TOUR John Deere Classic – T64

    • 2021 PGA TOUR Rocket Mortgage Classic – T71

    • 80 professional wins

  • Nyasha Mauchaza

    Professional

    Age: 36
    College: Towson University
    Residence: Port St. Lucie, Florida

    • 2024 Korn Ferry Tour Member

    • From Zimbabwe. Family moved to U.S. in 2005

  • Greg Odom Jr.

    Professional

    Age: 23
    College: Howard University
    Residence: Memphis, Tennessee

    • Turned professional at conclusion of spring collegiate season

    • American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team

    • 2023 Ben Hogan Award Watch List

    • Leader in 2023-24 Bridgestone APGA Collegiate ranking (PGA TOUR’s Pathway to Progression)

    • #1 African-American player according to World Amateur Golf Ranking

    • Collegiate Tournament Wins:

      • 2021 PGA Works D1 Collegiate Championship

      • 2022 MEAC Championship

      • 2022 PGA Works D1 Collegiate Championship

      • 2022 River Run Collegiate

      • 2022 USF Howard Intercollegiate

      • 2023 Inaugural Southwest Airlines Showcase

      • 2024 Princeton Invitational

  • Cameron Riley

    Professional

    Age: 24
    College: Florida A&M University
    Residence: Champions Gate, Florida

    • 2024 APGA Event at Port St. Lucie T3rd ​

    • 2024 APGA TPC Sawgrass T7th​

    • 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Bahamas Great Exuma Classic competitor​

    • 2021 Division 1 MEAC Men’s Golf Champion ​

    • 2021 Division 1 HBCU Invitational Individual Champion, ​

    • Bahamian National Golf Team Member (2014-present)

  • Quinn Riley

    Professional

    Age: 24
    College: Duke University
    Residence: Raleigh, North Carolina

    • Two-time THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational Competitor (2022–2023)

    • Three PGA TOUR starts (John Deere Classic, Shriners Children’s Open, Wells Fargo Championship)

    • 2024 PGA Americas Member

  • Marcus Smith

    Amateur

    Age: 22
    College: Howard University
    Residence: Rockford, Illinois

    • One collegiate win

    • Two collegiate top 10s

    • Top 10 at Mountaineer Invitational 2021

    • T6 at Boilermaker Invitational 2022

    • T5 at APGA Tour @ TPC Deere Run 2022

    • T3 & Low Amateur in the 73rd Illinois Open Championship 2022

    • T2 at USF-Howard Intercollegiate 2022

    • T3 at Carpet Bagger Intercollegiate 2023

    • T6 at NEC Conference Championship

  • Troy Taylor II

    Professional

    Age: 24
    College: Michigan State University
    Residence: Westerville, Ohio

    • Three-time THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational competitor (2021–2023)

    • One Korn Ferry Tour start

    • 2024 Florida Professional Tour Annual Ocala Open T19

    • 2024 Florida Professional Tour Wildwood Open T11

  • Matthew Vital

    Amateur

    Age: 18
    College: Temple University
    Residence: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

    • 2023 Pennsylvania State Junior Amateur Champion

    • 2019 Drive Chip and Putt National Champion (Boys 12-13)

  • Andrew Walker

    Professional

    Age: 25
    College: Michigan State
    Residence: Holt, Michigan

    • 2022 APGA Cisco Invitational Champion

    • Two-time Srixon/Cleveland All American Scholar (2018/19, 2019/20)

    • Qualified for the US Amateur at the age of 14; 5th youngest in history at the time and still the youngest African American to ever qualify and play in the US Amateur

  • Travon Willis

    Amateur

    Age: 23
    College: Virginia Union University
    Residence: Indian Trail, North Carolina

    • 2024 CIAA Conference Champion

    • 2024 CIAA Golfer of the Year

    • Four-time All-CIAA

    • 2024 Bud Kivett Invitational T2

  • Wyatt Worthington II

    Professional

    Age: 37
    College: Methodist University
    Residence: Columbus, Ohio

    • Three-time THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational Competitor (2021–2023)

    • 2022 THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational Champion

    • Four-time PGA Championship Competitor

    • 2022 PGA TOUR Rocket Mortgage Classic Competitor

    • Winner of TPC Las Vegas APGA 2023

 Media Guide

View previous THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational media guides.

Past Winners

View previous winners of the THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Invitational.

THE JOHN SHIPPEN
Community Engagement

 

9:00 AM Gates Open. 10:00 AM Tee Time Start

Detroit Golf Club
17911 Hamilton Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

ADMISSION Complimentary

No ticket required to the general grounds.
Food & beverage will be available for sale onsite.

THE JOHN SHIPPEN will be open June 23 to the community to support the players, and foster community engagement. The winner will receive an exemption into the PGA TOUR's 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. THE JOHN SHIPPEN, Special will air nationally on CBS on Sunday, June 30.

PUBLIC PARKING:
University of Detroit Mercy – McNichols Campus
4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221

Parking and shuttles to Detroit Golf Club are complimentary. 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

MERCHANDISE:
Official THE JOHN SHIPPEN apparel will be available for purchase. Please visit the merchandise tent located near the front entrance and left of No. 10.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
For inquires: thejohnshippen@intersportnet.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 25

First Tee – Greater Detroit Youth Clinic presented by PGA Tour Superstore
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: Driving range behind the Clubhouse

Area 313 Celebrity Scramble
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Area 313 (Holes 14 - 16)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Delta Dental Pro-Am at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

All fans will receive complimentary admission and parking on Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26. Complimentary parking is located at University of Detroit Mercy – McNichols Campus.

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Course Information

Detroit Golf Club
17911 Hamilton Road
Detroit, MI 48203

Immersed in the tradition of the game and the fabric of Detroit, you are welcomed to this hidden gem, a beautiful setting perfect for the game of golf.