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Derek Hitchner
DerekHitchner
Country
USA

United States

Age
26
Turned Pro
2023
Birthplace
Summit, NJ
College
Pepperdine University
Korn Ferry Tour Wins
0
Wins (2026)
0
Top 10 (2026)
0
Points List
80
World Rank (OWGR)
406

Partners

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USA

United States

titleist

Derek Hitchner

Physical Stats
6'1" (1.85m)Height
175lbs (79kg)Weight
Exempt Status
Finishers 2-10 from 2025 PGA TOUR Americas Points List (Thru 2026)
Location
Summit, United StatesBirthplace
Minneapolis, United StatesResidence
Minneapolis, United StatesPlays From
Pepperdine UniversityCollege
Personal
26Age
-Birthday
2023Joined Tour
Fiancee, LeaFamily

Personal

Through his involvement with AJGA Leadership Links, has helped raise money for the Children’s Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota.

Enjoys playing ping pong, chess, reading and fly fishing.

Amateur Highlights

Played five collegiate seasons at Pepperdine University (2018-23). Recorded 16 top-10s and won the 76th Western Intercollegiate. He finished No. 14 in the 2023 PGA TOUR University Ranking and earned exempt status on PGA TOUR Canada for the remainder of the 2023 season.

Concluded his career at Pepperdine ranked No. 6 in program history in career scoring average (71.49).

As an amateur, claimed victory at the 2021 Trans-Mississippi Amateur, achieved two additional top-5 finishes, and made it to the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur in 2022.

Participated in the 2023 Arnold Palmer Cup and a practice session for the 2023 Walker Cup.

R3
In Progress

The Panama Championship

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