Lee Janzen, American professional golfer. Winner Northern Telecom Open, 1992, Phoenix Open, 1993, United States Open, 1993, 98; Buick Classic, 1994; The Players Championship, 1995; Kemper Open, 1995; Sprint International, 1995.
Background
Janzen was born in Austin, Minnesota, and spent most of his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played Little League baseball. When Janzen was 12, his father"s company transferred him to Florida and his parents started him in golf and tennis, and he continued playing baseball.
Education
Janzen chose to attend a small college – Florida Southern.
Career
Janzen was the individual medalist in 1986. He turned professional later that same year. In 1989, Janzen joined the Professional Golf Association Tour.
In 1993, Janzen defeated Payne Stewart at Baltusrol in Springfield, New Jersey, en route to tying the 72-hole United States. Open scoring record of 8-under-par.
Janzen also notched a victory at The Players Championship in 1995. The Players is a premiere event on the Professional Golf Association Tour, unofficially known as the "fifth major," and includes the largest purse of the season.
He has been featured in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking. In 1996, he was in contention at both the United States. Open and Professional Golf Association Championship before finishing in the top-10 in both events.
He finished fourth at the 1997 Professional Golf Association Championship after sharing the 36-hole lead at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New New York
Janzen also played on two American Ryder Cup teams, in 1993 and 1997. Janzen has lived in various places in Central Florida since becoming a professional golfer. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (8) Champions Tour wins (1) Other wins (1) Wins (2) Results timeline DNP = did not play CUT = missed the half way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place.
Green background for wins.
Yellow background for top-10. Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 8 (1994 Open Championship – 1996 United States Open) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (five times) Ryder Cup: 1993 (winners), 1997 Dunhill Cup: 1995: 1998.