Scott Sterling (born February 2, 1972) is an American

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. Sterling was born in

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. He played college golf at

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where he was an All-American in 1994. He turned professional in 1995. Sterling has played mainly on the

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and

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since 1999. On the Nationwide Tour (1999, 2002–05, 2007, 2010–2012), he has won once, at the 2007

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. On the PGA Tour (2008–09), his best finish is T-6 at the 2008

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. He has also played on the

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, winning the 2001 NGA Hooters Tour Championship.

Professional wins (2)

PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)

¹Co-sanctioned by the

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

¹Co-sanctioned by the

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Other wins (1)

*2001 NGA Hooters Tour Championship

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