Randy Leen

Randy Leen (born December 22, 1975) is an American former professional golfer.

High school and college career

Leen was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio.[1] He 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] 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 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

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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