James Oh (born April 5, 1982) is an American professional golfer. Oh was born in

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. In 1996, he became the youngest golfer to qualify for the

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at age 14 years, 4 months, 20 days, one month younger than Bobby Jones in 1916.1998 U.S. Junior Amateur
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in 2002. Oh won the 1998 U.S. Junior Amateur defeating Aaron Baddeley in the finals. Oh and

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are the only multiple winners of the Rolex Tournament Of Champions in American Junior Golf Association history. Oh played college golf at the

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for one year before turning professional in 2001. In 2003, Oh Monday-qualified and went on to win the

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on the Nationwide Tour. At age 21 years, 5 months and 27 days, he became the youngest winner on the Nationwide Tour.Oh ousts Duval as youngest winner
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broke Oh's record in 2007. Oh played the Nationwide Tour from 2003 to 2006. He played on the

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in 2009 after earning his card in Q School. His best finish was T-39 at the

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. Oh is currently a golf instructor in his hometown of Lakewood, California. His clientele consists of some of the best juniors and amateurs in the world as well as PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour professionals.

Amateur wins

*1998 U.S. Junior Amateur

Professional wins (1)

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

Nationwide Tour playoff record (1–0)

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Amateur wins

Professional wins (1)

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

See also

References

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