| Sammy Schmitz | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 7, 1980 River Falls, Wisconsin |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 2016 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Sammy Schmitz (born September 7, 1980) is an American amateur golfer who won the 2015 U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship. [1]
Schmitz was an NCAA Division III All-American at Saint John's College. [2]
Schmitz briefly competed on the Hooters Tour. [3]
After his brief pro career, Schmitz regained his amateur status and won the 2015 U.S. Mid-Amateur to qualify for the 2016 Masters Tournament where he would shoot 81-75 to miss the cut. [4]
Schmitz works full-time in the healthcare industry. [5]
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