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

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. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 Jan 7, 2004 Waterford Crystal Classic −6 (67-68-75=210) 1 stroke United States Tim Cantwell

Gateway Tour wins (3)

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 United States Jeremy Hope
2 Dec 18, 2005 Grey Goose Gateway Tour Championship −13 (67-71-70-67=275) 1 stroke United States Ron Whittaker
3 Mar 27, 2009 Beach Spring 2 +3 (72-73-74=219) 2 strokes United States Clint Jensen

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

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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