Michael Connell (golfer)
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BornJuly 2, 1975
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st)
Sporting nationality
United States
United States| Michael Connell | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 2, 1975 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| College | University of Texas at San Antonio Mississippi State University |
| Turned professional | 1998 |
| Former tours | PGA Tour Web.com Tour NGA Hooters Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
Michael Connell (born July 2, 1975) is an American professional golfer.
In 1998, Connell turned professional. He spent many years playing on a variety of mini-tours. He won five tournaments on the NGA Hooters Tour,[1] and he was awarded player of the year in 2002.[2] In 2006, he finally earned his PGA Tour card through qualifying school, but lost it at the end of that season. He returned to the Tour via the qualifying school once more in 2009, and enjoyed more success in 2010, finishing 115th in the money list to retain his playing status.
Professional wins (5)
NGA Hooters Tour wins (5)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 13, 1999 | Delta Pontiac Performers Classic | −31 (66-61-64-66=257) | 4 strokes |  Bobby Elliott |
| 2 | Jun 20, 1999 | Station Casino Classic | −20 (65-69-66-68=268) | 4 strokes | Jean-Paul Hebert, Zoran Zorkic |
| 3 | Mar 24, 2002 | Eagle Bluff Championship | −22 (69-69-63-65=266) | 9 strokes | Bill Lunde |
| 4 | May 4, 2002 | Club at North Creek | −20 (66-66-64=196)[a] | Playoff | Mark Side |
| 5 | Apr 29, 2007 | Savannah Lakes Resort Classic | −17 (70-67-70-64=271) | 1 stroke | Emmett Turner |
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