Aaron Watkins (golfer) explained

Aaron Watkins
Birth Date:24 July 1982
Birth Place:Winter Park, Florida
Weight:170lb
Residence:Lenexa, Kansas
College:Kansas State University
Yearpro:2004
Extour:PGA Tour
Web.com Tour
Gateway Tour
Prowins:2
Masters:DNP
Usopen:T15: 2012
Open:DNP
Pga:DNP

Aaron Watkins (born July 24, 1982) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.

Watkins was born in Winter Park, Florida. He played college golf at Kansas State University,[1] before turning professional in 2004.

Watkins spent two years playing on the Gateway Tour where he recorded one win, in 2006. He has since played on the Nationwide Tour in 2007 and 2010–12. His best finish was a playoff loss to Steve Pate at the 2010 Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open.

In 2009, Watkins played on the PGA Tour having come through all three rounds of qualifying school. His best finish was tie for 7th at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but made only six cuts and lost his card at the end of the year.[2]

Watkins qualified for the 2012 U. S. Open and finished in a tie for 15th.[3]

In 2011 Watkins' wife Jessica gave birth to a daughter, Ady.[4]

Professional wins (2)

Other wins (1)

Playoff record

Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

"T" = tied
Note: Watkins only played in the U.S. Open.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Wildcats On Tour . June 20, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150501020527/http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-golf/archive/092010aaa.html . May 1, 2015 . dead .
  2. Web site: Aaron Watkins – Profile . PGA Tour . May 3, 2019.
  3. News: Mesa's Aaron Watkins ride U.S. Open high . . Paola . Boivin . June 18, 2012 . June 20, 2012.
  4. Web site: SE: A Father's Day Week to Remember . July 18, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120726050735/http://www.kstatesports.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/061812aaa.html . July 26, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .