John Augenstein Explained

John Augenstein
Birth Date:7 October 1997
Birth Place:Owensboro, Kentucky
College:Vanderbilt
Yearpro:2020
Tour:Korn Ferry Tour
Masters:T55: 2020
Pga:DNP
Usopen:CUT: 2020
Open:DNP

John Augenstein (born October 7, 1997) is an American professional golfer.

In high school, Augenstein was a Kentucky individual state champion and team state finalist at Owensboro Catholic High School.[1]

In college, Augenstein was a first team All-American for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[2]

Augenstein earned an invitation to the 2020 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters Tournament by finishing runner-up at the 2019 U.S. Amateur.[3] At the U.S. Open, he missed the cut. He was one of two amateurs to make the cut at the Masters and finished tied for 55th.[4] He turned professional shortly after the Masters.[5]

Amateur wins

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U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

2019, 2020

2019 (winners)

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Augenstein holding his own on Masters stage . 14news.com . Keaton . Eberly . November 14, 2020.
  2. News: College golf notebook: Vandy's John Augenstein ready for Masters debut . Brentley . Romine . November 4, 2020 . Golf Channel.
  3. News: Vanderbilt's Augenstein makes run at Masters low amateur . USA Today . Associated Press . November 13, 2020.
  4. Masters: John Augenstein authors a surge for the amateurs before a stumble . Golfweek . Julie . Williams . November 13, 2020.
  5. News: Augenstein joins Ogletree in turning pro after Masters . Clayton News Daily . Field Level Media . November 23, 2020.
  6. Web site: John Augenstein . World Amateur Golf Ranking . November 25, 2020.