Benjamin Rippley

Benjamin Rippley

Full Name: Benjamin Rippley Nickname: Ben Age and grade: 17, 11th High School: Palmer Ridge HS Home golf course: Woodmoor Pines Brand of clubs: Ping I5 driver; Titleist 909 F3 3-wood; Ping G10 hybrid; Titleist AP2 707 irons; Titleist Vokey wedges; Scotty Cameron putter Lowest tournament score (where and when): 74 at Highlands Ranch and at Patty Jewett GC. Best tournament finishes: 2nd place (twice) Favorite golfer: Davis Love III and Matt Kuchar Favorite athlete: Chauncey Billups Personal hero: Jesus Christ Favorite book/movie: Harry Potter (book); Blood Diamond (movie) Favorite subject in school: Marketing Golf course I would most like to play: Augusta National Favorite golf course I have played: Broadmoor East My dream foursome would include: Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer Taste in music (genre, favorite band or songs): I like everything: country, techno and rap – Zac Brown Band, Lil Wayne, Dead Ma U5 Interests outside of golf (hobbies or other sports): Basketball, hanging out with friends Most embarrassing moment on the golf course: I tried to hit a ball out of the water in Utah. I stripped down to my boxers because I was in all white. I slipped after I made contact and got slimy. Worst part is, I didn’t get the ball out. Unfortunately, a dad following the group decided to take video on his phone. Good luck charms or superstitions: Not superstitious Most people don’t know this about me but . . . I am a huge nerd. I have straight A’s and I take AP classes.