Randy Leen (born December 22, 1975) is a retired American professional golfer.
High school career
editLeen was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio.[1]
College career
editLeen was a three time All-American and three time Big Ten Conference player of the year for the Indiana Hoosiers.[2]
Amateur career
editLeen was the low amateur at the 1996 U.S. Open, beating out Tiger Woods by three shots.[3] He played on the 1997 Walker Cup team.
Professional career
editLeen turned professional in 1998. He played on the Buy.com Tour in 2000. After many years on the mini-tours, he played on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, but did not earn enough money to keep his card.[4]
Honors
editIn 2011, he joined the Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame.[5]
Professional wins (4)
editGolden Bear Tour wins (3)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 7, 2004 | Waterford Crystal Classic | −6 (67-68-75=210) | 1 stroke |  Tim Cantwell
|
Gateway Tour wins (3)
edit| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 2005 | Beach Series 6 | −22 (67-64-65-70=266) | 4 strokes | Jeremy Hope
|
| 2 | Dec 18, 2005 | Grey Goose Gateway Tour Championship | −13 (67-71-70-67=275) | 1 stroke | Ron Whittaker
|
| 3 | Mar 27, 2009 | Beach Spring 2 | +3 (72-73-74=219) | 2 strokes | Clint Jensen
|
U.S. national team appearances
editAmateur
- Walker Cup: 1997 (winners)
References
edit- ^ Murray, Jack (May 24, 1999). "Wetterich intends on U.S. Open return". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Ringler, Lance (February 26, 2002). "Leen looking for payday at Ultimate Game". Golfweek. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Open notebook". USAToday. September 3, 1966. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Albers, Bucky (September 14, 2014). "Spot on tour never panned out for Leen". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ Albers, Bucky (September 9, 2011). "Six standouts to join Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
External links
edit- Randy Leen at the PGA Tour official site
- Randy Leen at the Official World Golf Ranking official site