Robin Freeman (born May 7, 1959) is an American professional golfer. He has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour.

Early life

In 1959, Freeman was born in St. Charles, Missouri. He attended the University of Central Oklahoma.

Professional career

In 1983, he turned professional. Freeman began playing on the PGA Tour in 1989 after earning medalist honors at 1988 PGA Tour Qualifying School. He has bounced back and forth between the PGA Tour and its developmental tour. He won twice on the Nike Tour both in 1998. His best finish on the PGA Tour is a T-2 at the 1995 GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Freeman is the only two-time medalist at the PGA Tour Q-School (1988 and 1993). Freeman won the 1999 Puerto Rico Challenge winning in a playoff with Bobby Wadkins. Taking the first prize of $50,000 at the Wyndham El Conquistador Resort.

After turning 50 in 2009, Freeman also began playing on the Champions Tour. His best finishes are a pair of T-8s at the 2009 U.S. Senior Open and the 2010 Senior PGA Championship.

Freeman is currently the Director of Golf Instruction at Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort in Palm Springs, California.

Awards and honors

In 2021, Freeman was inducted into the University of Central Oklahoma's Sports Hall of Fame.

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of victoryRunner(s)-up
1May 31, 1998Nike Knoxville Open−18 (68-66-66-70=270)PlayoffUnited States Ryan Howison
2Oct 4, 1998Nike San Jose Open−16 (66-71-69-66=272)PlayoffUnited States Sean Murphy, United States Tom Scherrer

Nike Tour playoff record (2–0)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
11998Nike Knoxville OpenUnited States Ryan HowisonWon with birdie on third extra hole
21998Nike San Jose OpenUnited States Sean Murphy, United States Tom ScherrerWon with birdie on fourth extra hole

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