John Augenstein

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John Augenstein
Personal information
Born (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 25)
Owensboro, Kentucky
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Career
College Vanderbilt
Turned professional2020
Current tour(s) Korn Ferry Tour
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament T55: 2020
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open CUT: 2020
The Open Championship DNP

John Augenstein (born October 7, 1997) is an American professional golfer.

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In high school, Augenstein was a Kentucky individual state champion and team state finalist at Owensboro Catholic High School. [1]

In college, Augenstein was a first team All-American for the Vanderbilt Commodores. [2]

Augenstein earned an invitation to the 2020 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters Tournament by finishing runner-up at the 2019 U.S. Amateur. [3] At the U.S. Open, he missed the cut. [4] He was one of two amateurs to make the cut at the Masters and finished tied for 55th. [5] [4] He turned professional shortly after the Masters. [6]

Amateur wins

Source: [4]

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

Source: [4]

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References

  1. ↑ Eberly, Keaton (November 14, 2020). "Augenstein holding his own on Masters stage". 14news.com.
  2. ↑ Romine, Brentley (November 4, 2020). "College golf notebook: Vandy's John Augenstein ready for Masters debut". Golf Channel.
  3. ↑ "Vanderbilt's Augenstein makes run at Masters low amateur". USA Today. Associated Press. November 13, 2020.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "John Augenstein". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  5. ↑ Williams, Julie (November 13, 2020). "Masters: John Augenstein authors a surge for the amateurs before a stumble". Golfweek.
  6. ↑ "Augenstein joins Ogletree in turning pro after Masters". Clayton News Daily. Field Level Media. November 23, 2020.
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