Kenny Perry

Hosts the annual Kenny Perry Charity Golf Invitational, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson.

Took up golf at age 7 with encouragement from his father, who spent hours teeing balls up for him.

Recipient of the 2009 Payne Stewart Award as well as the 2002 Charles Bartlett Award, given to a professional golfer for his unselfish contributions to the betterment of society, by the Golf Writers Association of America. Donates five percent of his winnings to Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., to provide scholarships for Simpson County students. He also built Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course, a public course in his hometown of Franklin, Kentucky. In 1995, he bought 142 acres of land and borrowed more than $2.5 million to design and build the only public course in the town. He designed it for mid-to-high handicappers and kept it affordable, including 18 holes with a cart is $30 on weekdays. Occasionally works behind the counter and is often asked, "Do you know Kenny Perry?"

Was honored by The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky in July 2014 as its Southcentral Kentuckian of the Year for his charitable endeavors in his community.

Is a big drag racing fan and also a fan of '68 Camaros.

Some of his favorite golf courses are Muirfield Village, Augusta National, The Club at Olde Stone and Country Creek.