Randy Leen

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Randy Leen (born December 22, 1975) is a retired American professional golfer.

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High school career

Leen was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio. [1]

College career

Leen was a three time All-American and three time Big Ten Conference player of the year for the Indiana Hoosiers. [2]

Amateur career

Leen 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

Leen 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

In 2011, he joined the Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame. [5]

Professional wins (4)

Golden Bear Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Jan 7, 2004 Waterford Crystal Classic−6 (67-68-75=210)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Tim Cantwell

Gateway Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Jul 15, 2005 Beach Series 6−22 (67-64-65-70=266)4 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Hope
2Dec 18, 2005Grey Goose Gateway Tour Championship−13 (67-71-70-67=275)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Ron Whittaker
3Mar 27, 2009Beach Spring 2+3 (72-73-74=219)2 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Clint Jensen

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

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References

  1. ↑ Murray, Jack (May 24, 1999). "Wetterich intends on U.S. Open return". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  2. ↑ Ringler, Lance (February 26, 2002). "Leen looking for payday at Ultimate Game". Golfweek. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Open notebook". USAToday. September 3, 1966. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  4. ↑ Albers, Bucky (September 14, 2014). "Spot on tour never panned out for Leen". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  5. ↑ Albers, Bucky (September 9, 2011). "Six standouts to join Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
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