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Justin Leonard

1972 - Today

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Justin Charles Garrett Leonard (born June 15, 1972) is an American professional golfer. He has 12 career wins on the PGA Tour, including one major, the 1997 Open Championship. He currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He is one of only five players to win the U.S. Amateur, the NCAA Individual Championship, and a major golf tournament. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Justin Leonard is the 71st most popular golfer, the 20,861st most popular biography from United States and the 27th most popular American Golfer.

Justin Leonard is most famous for his successful career on the PGA Tour, where he won 12 tournaments, including the 1997 Open Championship. He is also well-known for his role in the U.S. team's victory at the 1999 Ryder Cup, particularly for his iconic putt that clinched the win.

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Among GOLFERS

Among golfers, Justin Leonard ranks 71 out of 71Before him are Bryson DeChambeau, Lydia Ko, Jordan Spieth, Ian Poulter, Mike Weir, and Brooks Koepka. After him are Stewart Cink, Matt Kuchar, Paula Creamer, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, and Lucas Glover.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, Justin Leonard ranks 1,403Before him are Mike Dunham, Josh Davis, Nick Gates, Trevor Devall, Rahul Khanna, and Katrina Powell. After him are Tara Cunningham, Kunal Ganjawala, Sam Griffiths, Danny Alexander, Greg Searle, and Derian Hatcher.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Justin Leonard ranks 20,872 out of 20,380Before him are Pat Garrity (1976), Olivia Jordan (1988), Jillian Rose Reed (1991), Cecil Mamiit (1976), Eric Church (1977), Angie Thomas (1988), Chloe Kim (2000), Jimmy Conrad (1977), and Snow Tha Product (1987). After him are Cheslie Kryst (1991), Becky Albertalli (1982), and Carlson Young (1990).

Among GOLFERS In United States

Among golfers born in United States, Justin Leonard ranks 27Before him are Zach Johnson (1976), Scottie Scheffler (1996), Jim Furyk (1970), Bryson DeChambeau (1993), Jordan Spieth (1993), and Brooks Koepka (1990). After him are Stewart Cink (1973), Matt Kuchar (1978), Paula Creamer (1986), Lucas Glover (1979), Patrick Reed (1990), and Ben Curtis (1977).