Cam Burke (born April 30, 1987) is a

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amateur

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er. Burke was born in

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. He attended

Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University (EMU, Eastern Michigan or simply Eastern), is a public research university in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Founded in 1849 as Michigan State Normal School, the school was the fourth normal school established in the United Sta ...

. He won the 2008 and 2009

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. Burke played on the

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in 2014 after earning his tour card through

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but had little success and failed to retain his card.

Amateur wins

*2008

*2009

Other accomplishments

* 2010 Canadian Men's Amateur Team Member * 4th Place, 2009 National Men's Order of Merit of Canada * 1st Place, 2009 Ontario Men's Order of Merit * Played at the 2009

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(CUT) "Cam Burke Shoots 69 To Claim Canadian Amateur Championship"
/ref> * 3rd place, 2009 Ontario Amateur * Played at the 2008 U.S. Amateur Championship (CUT) * 5th place, 2008 National Men's Order of Merit of Canada * Runner-up, 2008 Ontario Amateur * Runner-up, 2008 Toronto Star Amateur * 1st Place, 2008 Ontario Men's Order of Merit * Played at the 2006 U.S. Amateur Championship (CUT) * 3rd place, 2005 Canadian Junior Championship

Professional wins (1)

eGolf Professional Tour wins (1)

Team appearances

Amateur *

Eisenhower Trophy The Eisenhower Trophy (World Men's Amateur Team Championships) is the biennial World Amateur Team Championship for men organized by the International Golf Federation. Since the tournament was first played in 1958, it is named after Dwight D. Eisen ...

(representing Canada):

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References

External links

Profile on the Eastern Michigan University official site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Burke, Cam Canadian male golfers Golfing people from Ontario Eastern Michigan University alumni Sportspeople from Kitchener, Ontario Canadian expatriates in the United States 1987 births Living people