United States
Dan Buchner
Profile
Height
5'10"
Weight
150lbs
Age
52
Birthday
Jun 30, 1973
Birthplace
White Plains, NY
Turned Pro
1999
Career Earnings
$97,013
College
University of California-Santa Barbara
Residence
Seal Beach, CA
Plays From
Seal Beach, CA
Pronunciation
BUCK-ner
Family
Wife, Sandra
Personal
Cites playing golf with his father and grandfather, as well as competing in Q-School Finals for the first time in 2003 as his biggest thrills in golf. Lists his dad and late grandfather Ed as his heroes.
His wife also serves as his personal trainer, and he credits her with helping him improve his driving distance.
Non-golf related jobs include working as a notary public for an escrow company.
Favorite golf course is Pebble Beach. Would most like to play Augusta National.
Never travels without his cell phone. Never travels without his collapsible fishing rod in his bag.
Favorite professional team is the New York Yankees. Favorite TV show is "Dexter," with Jerry Seinfeld his favorite entertainer. Favorite book is The Godfather. Favorite food is Chicken Adobo. Favorite athletes to watch are Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Scottie Upshall and Shane O'Brien. New York City his favorite city. Enjoys vacationing in Costa Rica. Favorite musical groups are Wu-Tang Clan, Sublime and Led Zeppelin.
Bucket list includes winning on the PGA TOUR.
Lists meeting his wife, Sandra, as his biggest thrill outside golf.
Dream foursome would include a round with his dad, grandma Julie and grandpa Ed one more time.
Oldest clubs in his bag are Cleveland 588 sand wedges from 1990.
Member of the Korn Ferry Tour in 2004, 2006 and 2010.


