Publish date: 2023-12-31

Kurt Kitayama family includes Rumiko Kitayama and Clifford Kitayama. Kurt grew up with his brother Daniel in Chico, California.

Fostered by his mom and dad, who had a passion for sports, Kurt began playing golf at five.

Kitayama has been a phenomenon athlete since an early age. Despite playing golf for most of his formative years, it was not his first option. He wanted to pursue a career in basketball.

Kurt played basketball while at Chico High School as a point guard. However, because of his average height, he had to let go of that dream and switch to golf. 

The 30-year-old turned pro in 2015 and competes in PGA Tour. He defeated Rory McIlroy to clinch his first PGA Tour Wins at Arnold Palmer Invitational in March 2023.

Kurt Kitayama Parents

Kurt Kitayama parents are Clifford Kitayama and Rumiko Kitayama. Kurt spent his childhood in Chico, California. 

Clifford and Rumiko nurtured a PGA Tour professional alongside their other son, Daniel.

Despite not being athletes, they were sports enthusiasts, and their passion for athletics is unparallel. Clifford and Rumiko were always present and supported their son's athletic ambitions.

Kurt Kitayama comes from Japanese and American ancestry, with his mother Rumiko's origin in Japan while his dad was born American.

Rumiko has a Linkedin profile that states she is more into entertainment stuff. She is also available on Twitter and has the username @kitayama_rumiko.

She joined the platform in March 2013 and has followed UNLV Men's Golf, a golf subdivision of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where his son Kurt received his bachelor's education and participated in amateur golf competitions.

On the other hand, his dad Clifford is an entomologist who owns and operates Kitayama Ag Services, LLC, an agricultural consultancy based in Chico, California. 

From a young age, Kurt's old man was interested in biology, plants, fruits, and insects. According to his Linkedin, Mr. Kitayama graduated with a degree in entomology and spent his whole life doing what he loved to do.

In January 1980, he founded Scientific Method, Inc and ran the agricultural consulting company for over 35 years till December 2014.

Through the organizations, Clifford helped thousands of farmers tackle wide arrays of problems that arose during agriculture. 

Then in January 2015, Clifford launched another company, Kitayama Ag Services, LLC, to yield an optimal crop with the tiniest risk and expense.

Kurt Kitayama Siblings

Kitayama has one sibling, an older brother named Daniel Kitayama. Daniel is a California State University Chico alum. 

Despite being a few years younger than his brother Danny, Kurt never compromised his skills and unyielding determination.

Even today, they are very close to one another and boast a fantastic relationship, always staying in contact. Kitayama visited Daniel, who now lives in Bandon, Oregon, after winning his first PGA Tour in March 2023. 

Besides, the older Kitayama also has an impressive resume as a golf caddie. His Linkedin profile states Daniel has been self-employed as a caddie in Bandon Dunes, Oregon, since August 2009 for over 13 years.

Daniel joined the University of Hawaii-Hilo in Hawaii, earning his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management. Following that, he attended California State University and completed his master's in Finance major.

Aside from academic credentials, Daniel also participated in several sports activities in college. He was a golf team member and enjoyed basketball during his campus years.

Daniel joined his father's company at a young age, serving as a Field Biologist for seven years. He also became an assistant basketball coach for the Chico Blazin Heat Basketball team for three years, from 2012 to 2015.

After that, he focused solely on his golf career, playing alongside Bryson DeChambeau, a top Puma-sponsored European tour golfer.

Becoming a self-employed caddie was challenging at first, but his tireless dedication and fervid passion proved to be a significant factor in his success. 

Kurt Kitayama Childhood

Kitayama came from a tight knit household of four in Chico California. His parents Clifford and Rumiko raised two athletes. 

Speaking of the ethnocultural background and family history of the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational champion, he has a blend of half-Japanese and half-American origin. 

Rumiko, his mother, was originally from Japan and migrated to the US when she was a young woman. Clifford met his wife, and the two got married giving birth to Kurt and Daniel. 

Kurt Kitayama is unmarried and silent about his dating life.

During an interview, Kitayama expressed his desire to play golf professionally in his country of origin and other Asian regions. He also professed his fondness for Japanese customs and traditions, which he is integral to.

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