How Did Ben Griffin Get His Nickname ‘Benny Booms’? Story Explored Discover how Ben Griffin earned his catchy nickname ahead of the Ryder Cup and why it’s quickly becoming a fan favorite at Bethpage B

All week at Bethpage Black, shouts of “Benny Booms” have echoed through the crowd like a catchy chorus no one can stop singing. The nickname has stuck. It’s loud, it’s fun, and somehow, it fits. But where did it come from? Ben Griffin himself still seems a bit amused by the whole thing.

So, this name came from a casual moment with golf content creator Erick Lottary during last month’s FedEx St. Jude Championship.

“I think people commented on it, and people needed a nickname for me because I’m a new face,” Griffin said with a smile. “And I guess that one landed for now.”

What started as a playful label in a social media video has since taken on a life of its own. ‘Benny Booms’ has become Griffin’s official nickname, chanted by fans and even adopted by the official Ryder Cup USA soc