Randy Leen Explained

Randy Leen (born December 22, 1975) is a retired American professional golfer.

High school career

Leen was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Archbishop Alter High School in Kettering, Ohio.[1]

College career

Leen was a three time All-American and three time Big Ten Conference player of the year for the Indiana Hoosiers.[2]

Amateur career

Leen was the low amateur at the 1996 U.S. Open, beating out Tiger Woods by three shots.[3] He played on the 1997 Walker Cup team.

Professional career

Leen turned professional in 1998. He played on the Buy.com Tour in 2000. After many years on the mini-tours, he played on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, but did not earn enough money to keep his card.[4]

Honors

In 2011, he joined the Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame.[5]

Professional wins (4)

Gateway Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1Jul 15, 2005Beach Series 6−22 (67-64-65-70=266)4 strokes Jeremy Hope
2Dec 18, 2005Grey Goose Gateway Tour Championship−13 (67-71-70-67=275)1 stroke Ron Whittaker
3Mar 27, 2009Beach Spring 2+3 (72-73-74=219)2 strokes Clint Jensen

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

1997 (winners)

Notes and References

  1. News: Wetterich intends on U.S. Open return . The Cincinnati Enquirer . Jack . Murray . May 24, 1999 . June 15, 2017.
  2. Leen looking for payday at Ultimate Game . Golfweek . Lance . Ringler . February 26, 2002 . June 15, 2017.
  3. News: U.S. Open notebook . USAToday . September 3, 1966 . June 15, 2017.
  4. News: Spot on tour never panned out for Leen . Dayton Daily News . Bucky . Albers . September 14, 2014 . June 15, 2017.
  5. News: Six standouts to join Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame . Dayton Daily News . Bucky . Albers . September 9, 2011 . June 15, 2017.