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JOHN ENGLER, JR.
UNITED STATES
Height:
5 ft, 11 in
Weight:
175 lbs
Birthday:
12/02/1978
College:Clemson University (2001, Marketing)
Turned Pro:2001
Birthplace:Augusta, GA
Residence:Augusta, GA; plays out of Sea Island (GA) GC
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Lists his grandfathers, who helped him get through the automobile accident medically and emotionally, as his heroes. Also very strong, close family support. Wants others to know that "I was so hard-headed about my leg and would never give up and continued to strive to play golf. I could never have done it without great family support and the help of my doctors.". Grew up playing golf with 2001 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year Charles Howell III. |
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| Rookie on PGA TOUR after finishing T13 at 2005 Qualifying Tournament. Left-hander made it through all three stages in his third attempt at Q-School and second trip to finals. Finished 115th on 2002 Nationwide Tour in his only season on that tour. Missed cut in only two career PGA TOUR starts. In horrific automobile accident in March 2003, suffered broken right leg that required six surgeries and constant physical therapy. "I'm fortunate to be able to walk around the golf course. There was a time where it looked like that wasn't going to happen." Credits his grandfathers, one who helped medically and one who helped emotionally, with getting him back into playing at a high level of golf. Also cites strong family support. Played some on Nationwide Tour, Canadian Tour, Hooters Tour and Tar Heel Tour in summer of 2005. Three-time All-America selection at Clemson, first team in 1999 and 2000. First-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference selection 1998-99 and 2000. Won the ACC Tournament during his senior season. Held 10 Clemson school records when he left school, including those for Career Stroke Average (71.78) and Season Stroke Average (70.87). Named to the U.S. Palmer Cup team 1999, 2000-01. Helped Tigers to runner-up finish at the 2001 NCAA Championship. Teammates with TOUR players Jonathan Byrd, Lucas Glover and D.J. Trahan. Won the Azalea Amateur in Charleston in 1997. First-Team Rolex All-American as a high school senior. Won the American Junior Golf Association Championship in 1996. Grew up playing golf with TOUR player Charles Howell III in Augusta, GA. | |
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| Palmer Cup (3), 1999, 2000-01. | |
