Background
Uihlein was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Wally and Tina Uihlein.
Uihlein was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Wally and Tina Uihlein.
In 2008, Uihlein chose to attend Oklahoma State University, where he struggled with his game for a long stretch during his freshman year.
Wally Uihlein is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Acushnet Company, a golf equipment manufacturer which comprises Titleist and other brands. At age 13, Uihlein moved to Bradenton, Florida to attend the David Leadbetter Golf program, part of Image Academy"s Pendleton School. Uihlein was featured in a 2006 Sports Illustrated article spotlighting then-teenage athletes including Tyreke Evans, A.J. Green and John Tavares.
Nonetheless, he was named to the 2009 Walker Cup team and posted a 4-0 record for the victorious United States. squad.
On his 21st birthday, Uihlein defeated David Chung 4 & 2 in the 36-hole final of the United States. Amateur at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington. He was also named a first team All-American.
He played the European and Professional Golf Association Tour qualifying schools in 2011, but failed to earn tour cards on either tour. He decided to turn professional in December 2011.
Uihlein finished in a tie for 12th at his first professional event on the Challenge Tour at the 2012 Gujarat Kensville Challenge.
Uihlein has also played on the Sunshine Tour, where he finished T4 at the 2013 Tshwane Open, an event co-sanctioned with the European Tour. 2006 Saint European Tour wins (1) Challenge Tour wins (1) DNP = Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place Yellow background for top-10 Walker Cup: 2009 (winners), 2011.
Uihlein tried unsuccessfully to defend his United States. Amateur title in 2011 when he lost in the quarterfinals.
He was a member of the victorious United States. team at the 2009 Walker Cup, where he compiled a 4-0 match record.