Parker Nicholas McLachlin (born May 10, 1979) is an American professional golfer and golf instructor who plays on the

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. McLachlin was born in

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. He graduated from Punahou School in 1997 and

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in 2002 with a degree in

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. McLachlin turned professional in 2003 and played on mini-tours until 2006 when he played the Nationwide Tour. He played on the

in both 2007 and 2008 after successfully completing

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each year. In 2008, he won his first PGA Tour event, the

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, and secured his tour card through 2010. McLachlin has not played full-time since 2010.

Personal life

McLachlin's mother Beth competed on Team USA's National Women's Volleyball Team.

Professional wins (1)

PGA Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut
''Note: McLachlin never played in the Masters Tournament or

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