Randy Leen (born December 22, 1975) is a retired American

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High school career

Leen was born in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from

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College career

Leen was a three time All-American and three time Big Ten Conference player of the year for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Amateur career

Leen was the low amateur at the 1996 U.S. Open, beating out Tiger Woods by three shots. He played on the 1997 Walker Cup team.

Professional career

Leen turned professional in 1998. He played on the

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in 2000. After many years on the mini-tours, he played on the

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, but did not earn enough money to keep his card.

Honors

In 2011, he joined the Dayton Amateur Golf Hall of Fame.

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur * Walker Cup:

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(winners)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Leen, Randy American male golfers Indiana Hoosiers men's golfers Golfers from Ohio Sportspeople from Dayton, Ohio 1975 births Living people