Max Kennedy (born 8 October 2001) is an Irish professional golfer and Challenge Tour player.
Amateur career Kennedy played on the Irish national team and lost a playoff at the 2024 European Amateur.
He attended University of Louisville between 2020 and 2024, and played with the Louisville Cardinals men's golf team, where he was Honorable Mention All-American and appeared in two Arnold Palmer Cups.
Professional career Kennedy turned professional after graduating in 2024 and earned Challenge Tour status at European Tour Q-School.
He lost a playoff at the 2025 Blot Play9 in France after shooting an opening round of 60.
Amateur wins 2019 Faldo Series Northern Ireland Championship 2020 Faldo Series Ireland Championship 2022 Mallow GC Senior Scratch Cup 2023 The Aggie Invitational, Ulster Men's Open Stroke Play Championship 2024 General Hackler Championship
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Playoff record Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12025Blot Play9 James MorrisonLost to par on first extra hole
Team appearances Amateur Boys Home Internationals (representing Ireland): 2019 European Boys' Team Championship (representing Ireland): 2019 Women's and Men's Home Internationals (representing Ireland): 2023 European Amateur Team Championship (representing Ireland): 2023, 2024 Arnold Palmer Cup (representing the International team): 2023, 2024 St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2024
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