Ben Griffin’s path to golf stardom was far from straightforward. After a standout collegiate career at the University of North Carolina, he turned professional in 2018 but struggled to find his footing. By 2021, Griffin had stepped away from the sport entirely, taking a job as a loan officer.
His return to golf in 2022 ignited a remarkable turnaround. Within a year, he earned his PGA Tour card and secured two runner-up finishes. By 2025, he had captured back-to-back victories at the Zurich Classic and the Charles Schwab Challenge, achievements that helped him secure a spot on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team.
Supporting him throughout his resurgence has been his partner, Dana Myeroff. “To see it all come together is a dream,” she told PGATour.com after his victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Here are five key facts about Dana Myeroff.
1. She is from Ohio and studied at Lehigh University.
Originally from Ohio, Myeroff graduated from Lehigh University in 2019 with a degree in business information systems and accounting. The couple now lives in Jupiter, Florida.
2. She works in business consulting and technology.
Myeroff has built a career in the corporate sector, previously working at EY as a finance transformation consultant and later as a senior digital transformation and innovation consultant. She then joined the AI software company Evisort as a senior customer success manager. According to her professional profile, she is now a senior customer service manager at Workday.
3. She is an avid traveler.
Myeroff frequently travels to destinations around the globe, including personal trips to the Greek Islands and the Austrian Alps. She has also attended major international sporting events such as Wimbledon.
4. The couple began dating in 2022.
Myeroff and Griffin started their relationship in 2022, and she has been a consistent presence at tournaments, supporting him throughout his professional comeback.
5. They became engaged in 2024.
Griffin proposed to Myeroff during a surprise engagement at The Cloister at Sea Island, a historic resort in southern Georgia. He arranged for a professional photographer to capture the moment and invited their close friends and family to join them for a celebration immediately after she said yes.
