Bill Sander
William Knox Sander (born April 16, 1956) is an American professional golfer.
| Bill Sander | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | William Knox Sander |
| Born | April 16, 1956 Seattle, Washington |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1977 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | 49th: 1977 |
| PGA Championship | CUT: 1990 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1977, 1985, 1989, 1990 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Amateur career
Sander won the 1976 U.S. Amateur.[1] He also competed in the 1976 Eisenhower Trophy and the 1977 Walker Cup match.[2] In 1976 he was ranked the #3 amateur in the country.[3]
Professional career
Sander played on the PGA Tour from 1979 to 1992 during his 15 years as a professional golfer.[4] He twice finished runner-up: 1988 Los Angeles Open and 1991 Shearson Lehman Brothers Open.
See also
References
- "Top amateur Sander sets sights on pros". Chicago Tribune. Associated Press. June 19, 1977. p. 27 (section 13). Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- Harvey, Randy (February 22, 1987). "An Embarrassed Sander Loses Everything, Including His Shoes". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- "Dunaway Finds His Game..." The Charlotte Observer. 1977-01-30. p. 56. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
- Smith, Craig (August 20, 1996). "Gone Fishin' For Now". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
External links
- Bill Sander at the PGA Tour official site
- Bill Sander at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
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