Background
Kraft was born in Denton, Texas.
Kraft was born in Denton, Texas.
During his final year at Billy Ryan High School, 2006-2007, Kraft served as team captain while earning All-District honors. While attending Southern Methodist University (SMU), he played college golf for the SMU Mustangs. In September 2011, Kraft played on the 2011 Walker Cup team
In November 2011, Kraft finished as top amateur at the Emirates Australian Open, finishing in a tie for 19th.
Kraft turned professional after competing in the 2012 Masters Tournament. In doing so, he forfeited his invitations to the 2012 United States. Open and 2012 Open Championship.
Kraft played in eight tournaments on the Professional Golf Association Tour in 2012 through sponsor exemptions. Web.com Tour wins (1) 2008 Texas Amateur DNP = Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place Yellow background for top-10 Walker Cup: 2011.