Michael Arthur Holland (March 12, 1956 – November 29, 2021) was an American professional golfer who played on the

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and the Nationwide Tour.

Early life and amateur career

Holland was born, raised and lived in

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. He attended the University of South Carolina and was a member of the

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team, an All-American his senior year.

Professional career

Holland turned professional in 1978. He had a handful of top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events. He won a share of the 1981 Walt Disney World National Team Championship with playing partner

Vance Heafner Clayton Vance Heafner Jr. (August 11, 1954 – September 26, 2012) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour, the Nationwide Tour and the Champions Tour. Early life Heafner was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was ...

. A year later he finished a solo 2nd in the

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losing by six strokes to Raymond Floyd. His best finish in a major was T29 at the 1982

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Professional wins (3)

PGA Tour wins (1)

Ben Hogan Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

*1976

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(as an amateur)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Holland, Mike American male golfers South Carolina Gamecocks men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from South Carolina People from Bishopville, South Carolina 1956 births 2021 deaths