Robin Freeman (golfer)
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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. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31, 1998 | Nike Knoxville Open | −18 (68-66-66-70=270) | Playoff | United States Ryan Howison |
| 2 | Oct 4, 1998 | Nike San Jose Open | −16 (66-71-69-66=272) | Playoff | United States Sean Murphy, United States Tom Scherrer |
Nike Tour playoff record (2–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Nike Knoxville Open | United States Ryan Howison | Won with birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1998 | Nike San Jose Open | United States Sean Murphy, United States Tom Scherrer | Won with birdie on fourth extra hole |
See also
- 1988 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 1991 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 1992 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 1993 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 1998 Nike Tour graduates
- 1999 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 2001 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
External links
- at the PGA Tour official site
- at the Official World Golf Ranking official site