Joe Stansberry Explained

Joe Stansberry
Birth Date:March 17, 1956
Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residence:Minnetonka, Minnesota
College:University of New Mexico
Yearpro:1980 and 2006 (regained amateur status in 1993)
Prowins:3

Joe Stansberry (born March 17, 1956) is an American professional golfer.

Early life

Stansberry was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended the University of New Mexico.[1]

Golf career

He turned professional in 1980 before regaining his amateur status in 1993.[2] He then had a successful amateur career which included winning the 2003 Minnesota State Open and a semi-final appearance in the 1997 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. He turned professional again when he turned 50 in 2006 and tried to qualify for the Champions Tour.[3] [4] He failed to win a place on the tour, but has played in a few tournaments, recording a best finish of tied for 26th at the 2008 3M Championship.

Despite not making onto the Champions Tour, Stansberry has had some success as a senior, including victories at the 2008 Colorado Senior Open and the 2009 Texas Senior Open.[5]

Amateur wins

Professional wins

External links

Notes and References

  1. All-time lettermen . 61 . 2007 - 08 Lobo Men's Golf Season Review . 2010-06-29 . 2012-11-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121112122248/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/nm/sports/m-golf/auto_pdf/08-mgolf-mg-sec03.pdf . dead .
  2. Web site: Klasse/Stansberry Mixed Am Champions . Minnesota Golf Association . June 29, 2004 . 2010-06-29.
  3. Web site: Player Profile : Joe Stansberry . fanooz.com . 2010-06-29.
  4. News: Late Entrant Claims Colorado Senior Open Title . Colorado Golf Journal . September 5, 2008 . 2010-06-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110708180039/http://www.coloradogolfjournal.com/Colorado_Golf_Journal/Joe_Stansberry_Wins_.html . July 8, 2011 . dead .
  5. News: Stansberry takes title in a close one . . September 25, 2009 . 2010-06-29.
  6. Web site: 2017 Yearbook & Media Guide – MGA Amateur Championship . Minnesota Golf Association . 143–148.