Neal Shipley Explained

Neal Shipley
Birth Date:c.2001
Residence:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
College:James Madison University
Ohio State University
Yearpro:2024
Prowins:1
Masters:T53: 2024
Pga:DNP
Usopen:T26: 2024
Open:DNP

Neal Shipley (born c. 2001) is an American professional golfer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Shipley was low amateur at the 2024 Masters Tournament and the 2024 U.S. Open.[1] [2] He qualified for both these tournaments by being runner-up at the 2023 U.S. Amateur.[3]

Shipley played three seasons of golf at James Madison University before transferring to Ohio State University.[4] [5]

Amateur wins

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Professional career

After finishing as the low amateur in both the 2024 Masters Tournament and the 2024 U.S. Open, Shipley turned professional. His first event as a professional was at the Beachlands Victoria Open on the 2024 PGA Tour Americas. Shipley finished tied for ninth place.[7]

In his first three events on the PGA Tour after turning pro, Shipley had a top-20 finish at the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, a missed cut at the John Deere Classic, and a T-6 at the ISCO Championship.[8]

Professional wins

Results in major championships

Tournament2024
Masters TournamentT53LA
PGA Championship
U.S. OpenT26LA
The Open Championship
LA = low amateur
"T" = tied

Notes and References

  1. Amateur golf cult hero is turning pro, but not without one more viral moment involving Arby's . Golf Digest . Ryan . Herrington . June 13, 2024.
  2. News: Neal Shipley makes cut at U.S. Open . Michael . Guise . June 14, 2024 . CBS News Pittsburgh.
  3. News: Best moments from the first round of the 2024 U.S. Open . June 13, 2024 . ESPN.
  4. Web site: Neal Shipley – Men's Golf . James Madison University Athletics.
  5. Web site: Neal Shipley – 2023–24 Men's Golf . Ohio State Official Athletics.
  6. Web site: Neal Shipley . World Amateur Golf Ranking . June 18, 2024.
  7. News: Darnay . Mike . 2024-06-24 . Neal Shipley finishes inside top ten at professional golf debut on PGA Tour Americas . 2024-06-25 . CBS News – Pittsburgh.
  8. Web site: Neal Shipley – Results . PGA Tour.