John Augenstein

John Augenstein
Personal information
Born (1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 27)
Owensboro, Kentucky
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeVanderbilt
Turned professional2020
Current tour(s)Korn Ferry Tour
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT55: 2020
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenCUT: 2020
The Open ChampionshipDNP

John Augenstein (born October 7, 1997) is an American professional golfer.

In high school, Augenstein was a Kentucky individual state champion and team state finalist at Owensboro Catholic High School.[1]

In college, Augenstein was a first team All-American for the Vanderbilt Commodores.[2]

Augenstein earned an invitation to the 2020 U.S. Open and 2020 Masters Tournament by finishing runner-up at the 2019 U.S. Amateur.[3] At the U.S. Open, he missed the cut.[4] He was one of two amateurs to make the cut at the Masters and finished tied for 55th.[5][4] He turned professional shortly after the Masters.[6]

Amateur wins

  • 2018 Mason Rudolph Championship, Players Amateur
  • 2019 Desert Mountain Intercollegiate

Source:[4]

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

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References

  1. ^ Eberly, Keaton (November 14, 2020). "Augenstein holding his own on Masters stage". 14news.com.
  2. ^ Romine, Brentley (November 4, 2020). "College golf notebook: Vandy's John Augenstein ready for Masters debut". Golf Channel.
  3. ^ "Vanderbilt's Augenstein makes run at Masters low amateur". USA Today. Associated Press. November 13, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d "John Augenstein". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Williams, Julie (November 13, 2020). "Masters: John Augenstein authors a surge for the amateurs before a stumble". Golfweek.
  6. ^ "Augenstein joins Ogletree in turning pro after Masters". Clayton News Daily. Field Level Media. November 23, 2020.