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RICHARD T. LEE

CANADA

Height:

5 ft, 10 in

Weight:

180 lbs

Birthday:

10/29/1990

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Turned Pro:2007
Birthplace:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Residence:Chandler, AZ

Nationwide Tour - Media Guide

2011 Season PGA TOUR
Tournaments Entered--; in money--; Top 10 finishes--
2011 Season Nationwide Tour
Tournaments Entered--22; in money--12; Top 10 finishes--
Career Highlights
2011: Made the cut in 12 of 22 starts during his first full season on Tour. Best finish was a T25 at the Midwest Classic. Made headlines by turning professional at age 17. 2007: Was in the spotlight at the U.S. Open when he became the second-youngest golfer in the history of the tournament. Had to withdraw after the opening round due to a wrist injury.
Personal

Lists Adam Schriber, Kent Chase and his father as instructors.

Favorite course is Oakmont CC and would like to play Bethpage State Park's Black Course. Favorite TV show is "Entourage," and "The Hangover" is his favorite movie. The Hobbit is his favorite book. Enjoys Korean food. Kobe Bryant is his favorite athlete to watch. Los Angeles is his favorite city to visit, and his favorite vacation spots are Fiji and Hawaii.

Never travels without sunglasses and his chopsticks.

Would put Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer in his dream foursome.

Not many people know he's good at soccer.

Father, Jeff, was a roommate of PGA TOUR pro K.J. Choi during their time on the Korean Tour.

Carries beef jerky in his bag for a snack.
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