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He took the long way to the PGA TOUR | Kurt Kitayama: Unscripted
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He took the long way to the PGA TOUR | Kurt Kitayama: Unscripted
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May 2, 202622:26127.4K views
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Kurt Kitayama has seen every aspect of professional golf. Turning pro in 2015, Kitayama took his game overseas in hopes of earning a PGA TOUR card. After years of grinding around the globe, Kitayama got his first PGA TOUR victory at the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. He's now ranked 34th in the world.
PGA TOUR Studios: Unscripted – Kurt Kitayama, presented by Technics, takes you inside the ropes at the RBC Heritage with one of professional golf’s rising stars in his pursuit of perfection. With exclusive access, go behind the scenes as the two‑time PGA TOUR winner prepares for the week, navigates the pressure of competition, and dives into his journey to reach the highest level of the sport.
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Prep for 2026 RBC Heritage
04:32 Kurt's childhood
06:23 Early rounds at RBC Heritage
07:58 Kurt's UNLV experience
09:12 Kurt's journey to the PGA TOUR
11:57 Round 2 at RBC Heritage
12:45 Kurt's brother (and caddie) Daniel
15:26 Round 3 at RBC Heritage
16:15 Partnership with Technics
17:40 The Kitayama's Japanese heritage
19:38 Kurt off-the-course
20:15 Final Round at RBC Heritage
21:11 Kurt's fiancée Eunice
22:15 Outro
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