Michael Connell (golfer) explained

Michael Connell
Birth Date:2 July 1975
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas
Weight:195lb
College:University of Texas at San Antonio
Mississippi State University
Yearpro:1998
Extour:PGA Tour
Web.com Tour
NGA Hooters Tour
Prowins:5

Michael Connell (born July 2, 1975) is an American professional golfer.

Connell turned professional in 1998 and spent many years playing on a variety of mini-tours, winning five tournaments on the NGA Hooters Tour,[1] where he was also player of the year in 2002.[2] Connell finally earned his PGA Tour card for 2006 through qualifying school, but lost it at the end of that season. He returned to the Tour via the qualifying school once more in 2009, and enjoyed more success in 2010, finishing 115th in the money list to retain his playing status.

Professional wins (5)

NGA Hooters Tour wins (5)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1Jun 13, 1999Delta Pontiac Performers Classic−31 (66-61-64-66=257)4 strokes Bobby Elliott
2Jun 20, 1999Station Casino Classic−20 (65-69-66-68=268)4 strokes Jean-Paul Hebert, Zoran Zorkic
3Mar 24, 2002Eagle Bluff Championship−22 (69-69-63-65=266)9 strokes Bill Lunde
4May 4, 2002Club at North Creek−20 (66-66-64=196)*Playoff Mark Side
5Apr 29, 2007Savannah Lakes Resort Classic−17 (70-67-70-64=271)1 stroke Emmett Turner
*Note: The 2002 Club at North Creek event was shortened was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
Source:[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hooter Tour Career Wins . NGA Hooters Tour . November 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110201134408/http://www.ngahooterstour.com/general/career_wins.html . February 1, 2011.
  2. http://www.chron.com/sports/golf/article/Redstone-member-s-patience-rewarded-1714366.php Redstone member's patience rewarded
  3. Web site: 1999 Tour Results . NGA Hooters Tour . November 26, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20010419101941/http://www.ngahooterstour.com/1999results.html . April 19, 2001.