About Ben

Ben Cors is a championship-winning golfer from Ohio whose career spans elite junior golf, Division I golf at the University of Dayton, and top-tier amateur events. He has built a reputation for consistent scoring, big-moment performances, and a strong balance of athletics and academics.​

Emerging early as one of the state’s top juniors, Ben earned a No. 4 ranking in his class in Ohio by Junior Golf Scoreboard. His junior resume includes an AJGA win by nine shots, multiple top-5 and top-10 finishes, along with success on regional tours that helped establish him on the national stage.​

At Walsh Jesuit, Ben earned four varsity letters in golf, became a three-time OHSAA state qualifier, and collected 16 individual medalist honors under coach Bill Reilly. He was named All-Ohio in both 2019 and 2020, firmly establishing himself as one of the most consistent and reliable scorers in Ohio high school golf.​

Ben continued his career at the University of Dayton under head coach Gip Hoagland, where he played 105 rounds over four seasons, placing him 4th among the program’s all-time leaders His college and amateur championship resume includes that AJGA victory, a runner-up finish at the Golfweek Hoosier Amateur, an individual Atlantic 10 Championship title, and a record-setting win at the 103rd Dayton Metropolitan Championship at 23-under-par highlighted by back-to-back course records of 63 and 62, along with multiple U.S. Amateur qualifications and exemptions into major state and national events.​

A multi-sport standout at Walsh Jesuit High School, Ben excelled in tennis under coach Rocco Cona with a 3rd-place finish at the OHSAA state doubles championship and three consecutive years as a state qualifier. He competed in hockey, baseball, soccer, and basketball prior to high school to build a versatile athletic foundation.

Teachers and Mentors

Jason Goodendorf - Swing Coach

Scott Shepard - Trainer

Quick Facts:

  • Full Name: Benjamin Leslie Cors

  • Born: May 14, 2002 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH

  • Height/Weight: 5'11, 185 lbs

  • Education: University of Dayton (2021- 2025), Walsh Jesuit High School (2017-2021)

  • Family: Parents - Brad, Elizabeth; Sister - Annie

  • Turned professional: 2026

Notable Finishes:

  • 2020 Ohio Junior: 2nd (69-67)

  • 2024 Hoosier Amateur: 2nd (68-75-69)

  • 2025 Joe Feaganes Invitational: T-6 (68-70-70)

  • 2025 Atlantic 10 Championship: 1st (71-66-68)

  • 2025 Dayton Metropolitan: 1st (63-62-70-66)

Contact

corsb22@gmail.com

(330)749-4591