Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian (July 29, 1961 – July 15, 2004) was an American

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on the

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. He was the grandson of

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coach

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. After a failed attempt to walk on at

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, Julian returned to New England, turned pro, and began earning his

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class A status. Julian played on what is now the

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in 1990 and 1997 to 2000, winning the

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in 1997. He played on the PGA Tour in 1996 and 2001 after earning his PGA Tour card through

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. He played the 2002 PGA Tour season on sponsor's exemptions. Julian was diagnosed with

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(ALS, also known as

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's Disease) in October 2001. He succumbed to ALS in July 2004 and is survived by his wife Kimberly, and two sons, Keegan, and Tyler. Julian played in three U.S. Opens at

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in 1990, Shinnecock Hills in 1995, and

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in 1996. Julian also won the 1992

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, the 1995

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, and the 2000 Cape Cod Open. He was the recipient of the Ben Hogan Award in 2002.

Professional wins (4)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Other wins (3)

* 1992

* 1995

* 2000 Cape Cod Open

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut
''Note: Julian only played in the U.S. Open.''

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