Drew Kittleson (born April 2, 1989) is an American former

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from

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. Kittleson played college golf at

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. As a member of the Seminoles lineup, he helped the team win its first ever

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golf championship. Kittleson advanced to the finals of the 2008

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at Pinehurst before falling to Danny Lee, 5 & 4. With the second-place finish, he qualified to play in the

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and the 2009 U.S. Open at

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. Kittleson turned professional after graduating from FSU in 2011.FSU golfers making birdies and bucks on Nationwide Tour
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Amateur wins

*2009 Golfweek Conference Challenge *2010 NCAA Central Region *2011 Gator Invitational, Seminole Intercollegiate

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur * Junior Ryder Cup: 2006

References

External links

Florida State player biography2009 Masters profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kittleson, Drew American male golfers Florida State Seminoles men's golfers Golfers from Scottsdale, Arizona 1989 births Living people