Jeffrey Michael Quinney (born November 17, 1978) is an American professional golfer.

Early life

Quinney was born in Eugene, Oregon.

Amateur career

Quinney had a successful amateur career, winning the

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in 2000, and represented the USA in the

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in 2001.

Professional career

After turning professional in 2001 he played on the

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and Nationwide Tour, and won the Oregon Classic in 2004. He finished in the top 10 of the Nationwide Tour Order of Merit in 2006, enabling him to play on the

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in 2007. Quinney made a strong start in his rookie season, earning four top-ten finishes in his first five events. This run of good form propelled him into the top 100 of the

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. In May 2008 he reached the top 50 of the world rankings after finishing third at

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. Quinney was named the assistant coach of the

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men's golf team in 2021. He became the school's interim head coach in October after Casey Martin had his leg amputated.

Amateur wins

*1998 Pacific Northwest Amateur *2000

, Pacific Northwest Amateur

Professional wins (3)

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)

Canadian Tour wins (2)

*2002 Scottsdale Swing at McCormick Ranch, Bay Mills Open

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur *

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(winners) * Palmer Cup: 2001 (winners) *

: 2001

References

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Quinney, Jeff American male golfers Arizona State Sun Devils men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Korn Ferry Tour graduates Golfers from Oregon Golfers from Scottsdale, Arizona Sportspeople from Eugene, Oregon 1978 births Living people