Player Name
Dan Ellis
Email
ellisdan34@gmail.com
Mobile Number
5175993909
Twitter Handle
KCC Partner
Dan Hinkle
Hometown
South Bend, IN
Home Course
South Bend Country Club
College Team (Past, Present, or Future)
Michigan State, 2008-2013
Hole in One? Where?
Four. Three before the end of high school, one since!
Golf Achievements
2007 US Junior Amateur
2011 US Amateur Public Links, Round of 64
2014 US Mid-Amateur
2015 US Amateur
2019 US Mid-Amateur Round of 16
2021 US Amateur Four-Ball
2019 GAM Player of the Year
2008, 2012 Upper Peninsula Men's Champion
Career Low Round/Location
8-under par, many times!
Short Biography of YOU?
I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and am proud of it! I played my collegiate golf at Michigan State and was named to the All-Region Team as a junior. I went on to be the Associate Head Coach of Michigan State's men's golf team from 2014-2022. I now caddie for James Piot, who plays for HyFlyers GC of the LIV Golf League.
I have been fortunate enough to have played in the KCC Invitational approximately 10 times with Dan Hinkle #teamdan. It continues to be the highlight of my summer!
My wife Caroline and I gave birth to a baby boy named Dean in June! She is the Head Coach of Notre Dame's women's golf team.
Favorite Food?
Brats from the tent behind the 8th and 10th greens during the Invitational
Favorite thing about the KCC Invitational? If it's your first time, what are you looking forward to the most?
Dan and I have played together something like 10 times in this event, and my favorite part by far is the camaraderie and friendships that we have made throughout the years. KCC has the most gracious and friendly membership I have ever been around!
Dan Ellis
ellisdan34@gmail.com
Mobile Number
5175993909
Twitter Handle
KCC Partner
Dan Hinkle
Hometown
South Bend, IN
Home Course
South Bend Country Club
College Team (Past, Present, or Future)
Michigan State, 2008-2013
Hole in One? Where?
Four. Three before the end of high school, one since!
Golf Achievements
2007 US Junior Amateur
2011 US Amateur Public Links, Round of 64
2014 US Mid-Amateur
2015 US Amateur
2019 US Mid-Amateur Round of 16
2021 US Amateur Four-Ball
2019 GAM Player of the Year
2008, 2012 Upper Peninsula Men's Champion
Career Low Round/Location
8-under par, many times!
Short Biography of YOU?
I grew up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and am proud of it! I played my collegiate golf at Michigan State and was named to the All-Region Team as a junior. I went on to be the Associate Head Coach of Michigan State's men's golf team from 2014-2022. I now caddie for James Piot, who plays for HyFlyers GC of the LIV Golf League.
I have been fortunate enough to have played in the KCC Invitational approximately 10 times with Dan Hinkle #teamdan. It continues to be the highlight of my summer!
My wife Caroline and I gave birth to a baby boy named Dean in June! She is the Head Coach of Notre Dame's women's golf team.
Favorite Food?
Brats from the tent behind the 8th and 10th greens during the Invitational
Favorite thing about the KCC Invitational? If it's your first time, what are you looking forward to the most?
Dan and I have played together something like 10 times in this event, and my favorite part by far is the camaraderie and friendships that we have made throughout the years. KCC has the most gracious and friendly membership I have ever been around!