Kirk Hanefeld
American golfer (born 1956)
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Kirk Hanefeld (born May 24, 1956) is an American professional golfer.
BornMay 24, 1956
Claremont, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg; 14 st)
Sporting nationality
United States
United States| Kirk Hanefeld | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 24, 1956 Claremont, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | South Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Houston |
| Turned professional | 1978 |
| Current tour | Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 10 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | CUT: 1990, 2013 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1990 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life and amateur career
In 1956, Hanefeld was born in Claremont, New Hampshire. He attended the University of Houston for college. He played on the University of Houston Cougars golf team. During this timespan, during his summers off of school, he also won the New Hampshire Amateur twice and the New England Amateur once.[1][2]
Professional career
In 1978, Hanefeld turned professional. He was a member of the New England section of the PGA. He won a number of state opens around New England during his professional career.
As a senior, Hanefeld was a member of the Champions Tour.
Amateur wins
- 1974 New Hampshire Amateur[1]
- 1976 New Hampshire Amateur[1]
- 1977 New England Amateur[3]
Professional wins
this list may be incomplete
- 1982 New Hampshire Open
- 1998 Rhode Island Open
- 2000 New England PGA Championship
- 2001 New England PGA Championship
- 2003 New England PGA Championship, Maine Open
- 2005 Maine Open, Rhode Island Open
- 2008 Senior PGA Professional National Championship
- 2011 Senior PGA Professional National Championship
