Michael Connell (born July 2, 1975) is an American professional

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er. Connell turned professional in 1998 and spent many years playing on a variety of mini-tours, winning five tournaments on the

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, where he was also player of the year in 2002. Connell finally earned his

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card for 2006 through

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, but lost it at the end of that season. He returned to the Tour via the qualifying school once more in 2009, and enjoyed more success in 2010, finishing 115th in the money list to retain his playing status.

Professional wins (5)

NGA Hooters Tour wins (5)

*1999 Delta Pontiac Performers Classic, Station Casino Classic *2002 Eagle Bluff, Club @ North Creek *2007 Savannah Lakes Resort Classic

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* American male golfers Mississippi State Bulldogs men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Dallas University of Texas at San Antonio alumni 1975 births Living people {{US-golf-bio-stub

Professional wins (5)

NGA Hooters Tour wins (5)

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