Lee Williams (golfer)
Lee Williams (born December 27, 1981) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
| Lee Williams | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 27, 1981 Alexander City, Alabama |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Nationality |  |
| Residence | Alexander City, Alabama |
| Career | |
| College | Auburn University |
| Turned professional | 2005 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T40: 2006 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Williams was born in Alexander City, Alabama. He had a successful amateur career, representing the United States in the Walker Cup in 2003 and 2005. He played college golf at Auburn University and turned professional after graduating in 2005.
Williams played on the US Pro Golf Tour and the NGA Pro Golf Tour before settling into the Nationwide Tour in 2012. He picked up his first win on the Nationwide Tour on June 10 at the Mexico Open.[1] He finished 16th on the money list to earn his PGA Tour card for 2013.
Williams made only 9 cuts in 22 events in 2013, and ranked 196th in the money list. He played in the Web.com Tour Finals and finished 31st to retain his PGA Tour card for 2014. In 2013–14, he played in only 13 events due to injury. He has not played in a PGA Tour event since the 2014 FedEx St. Jude Classic and has a six-event medical extension available upon his return.
Amateur wins (4)
- 2001 Greystone Invitational
- 2002 Southern Amateur
- 2003 Dogwood Invitational, Greystone Invitational
Professional wins (4)
Nationwide Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10, 2012 | Mexico Open | –14 (69-67-68-70=274) | 1 stroke | |
Other wins (3)
- 2 wins on the US Pro Golf Tour, 1 on the NGA Pro Golf Tour
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT | T40 | CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10.
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 2003, 2005 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy: 2004 (winners)
References
- "Williams wins Mexico Open for first title on Nationwide Tour". CBS Sports. June 10, 2012. Retrieved June 11, 2012.
External links
- Lee Williams at the PGA Tour official site
- Lee Williams at the Official World Golf Ranking official site