Jake McLeod
Australian professional golfer
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Jake Ian McLeod (born 13 August 1994) is an Australian professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour of Australasia. In 2018, he won the tour's Order of Merit, the same year he received his first professional win.
Australia| Jake McLeod | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jake Ian McLeod | ||
| Born | 13 August 1994 | ||
| Weight | 178 lb (81 kg; 12.7 st) | ||
| Sporting nationality | Australia | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 2015 | ||
| Current tours | PGA Tour of Australasia European Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 1 | ||
| Best results in major championships | |||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Open | DNP | ||
| The Open Championship | CUT: 2019 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Career
McLeod turned professional in 2015. His first professional win came in 2018 at the New South Wales Open, beating Cameron John by two strokes.[2] His 62 in the third round of the tournament beat the course record at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club.[1]
McLeod won the Order of Merit on the PGA Tour of Australasia in 2018, earning a one-year exemption to the PGA European Tour in 2019 and an invitation to the 2019 Open Championship.[3]
Professional wins (1)
PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Nov 2018 | AVJennings NSW Open | −20 (67-68-62-71=268) | 2 strokes | Cameron John |
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | South Pacific Open Championship | Adam Blyth |
Lost to par on third extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |
| PGA Championship | |
| U.S. Open | |
| The Open Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
Results in World Golf Championships
Team appearances
Amateur
- Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing Queensland): 2013 (winners), 2014, 2015
