Kenneth Staton (born November 25, 1972) is an American

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. Staton played college golf at

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, where he was chosen after his senior year as an honorable mention All-American by the

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. Staton began his professional career on the

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, where he won six times. He finished second at the 2001

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, giving him status on the

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. He would go on to play 60 events on tour, as well as 61 events on the

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. Staton has been the head coach at

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since 2010.

Professional wins (6)

Canadian Tour wins (5)

*1999 Crown Isle Open,

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, AMEX–SAQ Championship *2001 MTS Classic, Niagara Classic

Other wins (1)

*1999 Benefit Partners–NRCS Classic (Canada, non-tour event)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Staton, Ken American male golfers Florida State Seminoles men's golfers PGA Tour golfers College golf coaches in the United States Golfers from Florida People from Ormond Beach, Florida Sportspeople from Daytona Beach, Florida 1972 births Living people

Professional wins (6)

Canadian Tour wins (5)

Other wins (1)

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