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.
College career
Leen was a three time All-American and three time Big Ten Conference player of the year for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Amateur career
Leen was the low amateur at the 1996 U.S. Open, beating out Tiger Woods by three shots. 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.
Honors
In 2011, he joined the Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame.
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 | 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 | Jeremy Hope |
2 | Dec 18, 2005 | Grey Goose Gateway Tour Championship | −13 (67-71-70-67=275) | 1 stroke | Ron Whittaker |
3 | Mar 27, 2009 | Beach Spring 2 | +3 (72-73-74=219) | 2 strokes | Clint Jensen |
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1997 (winners)
References
- Murray, Jack (May 24, 1999). "Wetterich intends on U.S. Open return". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- Ringler, Lance (February 26, 2002). "Leen looking for payday at Ultimate Game". Golfweek. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- "U.S. Open notebook". USAToday. September 3, 1966. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- Albers, Bucky (September 14, 2014). "Spot on tour never panned out for Leen". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- Albers, Bucky (September 9, 2011). "Six standouts to join Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
External links
- Randy Leen at the PGA Tour official site
- Randy Leen at the Official World Golf Ranking official site