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.