Aaron Watkins (golfer)
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United States| Aaron Watkins | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 24, 1982 Winter Park, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | Lenexa, Kansas, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Kansas State University |
| Turned professional | 2004 |
| Former tours | PGA Tour Web.com Tour Gateway Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T15: 2012 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Aaron Watkins (born July 24, 1982) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Watkins was born in Winter Park, Florida. He played college golf at Kansas State University,[1]
Professional career
In 2004, Watkins turned professional. Watkins spent two years playing on the Gateway Tour where he recorded one win, in 2006. He has since played on the Nationwide Tour in 2007 and 2010–12. His best finish was a playoff loss to Steve Pate at the 2010 Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open.
In 2009, Watkins played on the PGA Tour having come through all three rounds of qualifying school. His best finish was tie for 7th at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but made only six cuts and lost his card at the end of the year.[2]
Watkins qualified for the 2012 U. S. Open and finished in a tie for 15th.[3]
Personal life
In 2011, Watkins' wife, Jessica, gave birth to a daughter, Ady.[4]
Professional wins (2)
Gateway Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 7, 2006 | Desert Summer 5 | −13 (67-66-69-72=274) | 6 strokes |  Óscar Fraustro,  Mikkel Reese |
Other wins (1)
- 2004 Southern Arizona Open
Playoff record
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2010 | Pacific Rubiales Bogotá Open | Steve Pate |
Lost to par on second extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2012 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Open | T15 |
"T" = tied
Note: Watkins only played in the U.S. Open.