| John Augenstein | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 27) Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Vanderbilt |
| Turned professional | 2020 |
| Current tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T55: 2020 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2020 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
John Augenstein (born October 7, 1997) is an American professional golfer.
In high school, Augenstein was a Kentucky individual state champion and team state finalist at Owensboro Catholic High School.
In college, Augenstein was a first team All-American for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Augenstein earned an invitation to the 2020 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters Tournament by finishing runner-up at the 2019 U.S. Amateur. At the U.S. Open, he missed the cut. He was one of two amateurs to make the cut at the Masters and finished tied for 55th. He turned professional shortly after the Masters.
Amateur wins
- 2018 Mason Rudolph Championship, Players Amateur
- 2019 Desert Mountain Intercollegiate
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U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Arnold Palmer Cup: 2019, 2020
- Walker Cup: 2019 (winners)
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References
- Eberly, Keaton (November 14, 2020). "Augenstein holding his own on Masters stage". 14news.com.
- Romine, Brentley (November 4, 2020). "College golf notebook: Vandy's John Augenstein ready for Masters debut". Golf Channel.
- "Vanderbilt's Augenstein makes run at Masters low amateur". USA Today. Associated Press. November 13, 2020.
- ^ "John Augenstein". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
- Williams, Julie (November 13, 2020). "Masters: John Augenstein authors a surge for the amateurs before a stumble". Golfweek.
- "Augenstein joins Ogletree in turning pro after Masters". Clayton News Daily. Field Level Media. November 23, 2020.
External links
- John Augenstein at the PGA Tour official site
- John Augenstein at the Official World Golf Ranking official site