Ben Griffin Quit Golf After Racking Up $17K in Credit Card Debt. How He Mounted a $4M Comeback

Posted Jul 19, 2026
Ben Griffin isn't shy about sharing his story. The golfer, featured on the Netflix docuseries Full Swing, has been open about his financial struggles, which initially derailed his dreams of competing on a pro level. Griffin admitted his "professional golf journey has been a roller coaster," in part due to the fact he "didn't play well" after his 2018 pro debut. (People)

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