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10 things to know about Ben Griffin, including his stint as a mortgage loan officer

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Ben Griffin enters the final round of the Memorial in Dublin , Ohio , one stroke back of Scottie Scheffler .

Griffin , 28 , is best known for stepping away from his professional golf career to become a mortgage loan officer in his native North Carolina .

Griffin has banked more than $11 million in 94 Tour starts.

PGA Tour golfer Griffin stopped drinking alcohol during the season and adopted a vegan diet.

He's averaging 176 mph ball speed this year , up from 172 in 2024 , and has gained about 17 yards off the tee.

"I've just been on this nice trajectory right now. And I think I swing better when I hit it harder," he said.

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