Derek Bard
American professional golfer
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Derek Bard (born June 14, 1995) is an American professional golfer.
BornJune 14, 1995
New Hartford, New York, U.S.
Sporting nationality
United States
CollegeUniversity of Virginia
Turned professional2017
| Derek Bard | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 14, 1995 New Hartford, New York, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality | |
| Career | |
| College | University of Virginia |
| Turned professional | 2017 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 2016 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2016 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life
Bard was born in New Hartford, New York and played college golf at the University of Virginia. He currently resides in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Career
Bard finished runner-up to Bryson DeChambeau at the 2015 U.S. Amateur, thus earning an invitation to the 2016 Masters Tournament and the 2016 U.S. Open.[1]
Bard missed the cut at the Masters by three shots, shooting rounds of 76-77, 9-over-par.
Personal life
Amateur wins (5)
- 2014 U.S. Collegiate
- 2015 Sunnehanna Amateur, U.S. Collegiate
- 2017 Cleveland Golf Palmetto Invite, Monroe Invitational
Source:[3]
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | CUT |
| U.S. Open | CUT |
| The Open Championship | |
| PGA Championship |
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut