Jeff Julian (golfer)
Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian (July 29, 1961 – July 15, 2004) was an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He was the grandson of Basketball Hall of Fame coach Doggie Julian.
| Jeff Julian | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian |
| Born | July 29, 1961 Portland, Maine |
| Died | July 15, 2004 (aged 42) Norwich, Vermont |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| College | Clemson University |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | Nationwide Tour PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1990, 1995, 1996 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
After a failed attempt to walk on at Clemson University, Julian returned to New England, turned pro, and began earning his PGA of America class A status.
Julian played on what is now the Korn Ferry Tour in 1990 and 1997 to 2000, winning the Nike Dominion Open in 1997. He played on the PGA Tour in 1996 and 2001 after earning his PGA Tour card through Q-School. He played the 2002 PGA Tour season on sponsor's exemptions.
Julian was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) in October 2001. He succumbed to ALS in July 2004 and is survived by his wife Kimberly, and two sons, Keegan, and Tyler.
Julian played in three U.S. Opens at Medinah in 1990, Shinnecock Hills in 1995, and Oakland Hills in 1996.
Julian also won the 1992 Greater Bangor Open, the 1995 New England Open, and the 2000 Cape Cod Open. He was the recipient of the Ben Hogan Award in 2002.