Rick Cramer (born July 19, 1960) is an American

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. Cramer was born in

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. He played college golf at the

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where he was a three-time All-American. Cramer played on the Nationwide Tour in 1990 and from 1996 to 2001. He won once, at the 1996

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, and scored a

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at the 1996

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. He played on the

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in 1986 where his best finish was T-37 at the 1986

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. Cramer works for the

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as the Arizona Series Tournament Director and Head Rules Official.

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

*1991

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* American male golfers Colorado Buffaloes men's golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Kansas People from Independence, Kansas 1960 births Living people {{US-golf-bio-stub

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

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