Background
Leonard, Justin was born on June 15, 1972 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
Leonard, Justin was born on June 15, 1972 in Dallas, Texas, United States.
He attended Lake Highlands High School and graduated in 1990.
That same year Leonard became only the fourth golfer to go directly from college to the Professional Golf Association Tour without going through Q School, after Gary Hallberg, Scott Verplank, and Philosophy Mickelson. Leonard"s wins on the Professional Golf Association Tour included one of golf"s four majors, the 1997 Open Championship, as well as the 1998 Players Championship. He ranked in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking for 24 weeks in 1998 and 1999.
At the 1997 Professional Golf Association Championship, Leonard was tied with Davis Love III for the 54-hole lead.
Leonard was ahead by three shots at the 54-hole mark of the 2002 Professional Golf Association Championship before shooting a final round 77 and finishing tied for fourth. Leonard qualified for the United States Ryder Cup team in 1997, 1999, and 2008.
In the 1999 event, Leonard made a 45-foot putt for birdie on the 17th hole to complete a remarkable comeback by the United States. team on the final day. wins (6) 1992 Western, Southern, United States. 1993 Western, Southern Professional Golf Association Tour wins (12) Other wins Wins (1) Results timeline Los Angeles = Low 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 (1996 Professional Golf Association – 1998 Open Championship) Longest streak of top-10s – 3 (1997 Open Championship – 1998 Masters) 1Cancelled due to 9/11 DNP = Did not play QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play "T" = tied Northwest Territories = Number Tournament Yellow background for top-10.