Lonnie Dean Nielsen is an American professional golfer.
Background
Nielsen was born and raised in Belle Plaine, Iowa. His father started him in golf as a youngster on the sand green courses in and around his hometown.
Education
He attended the University of Iowa, where earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1976.
Career
In 2009, Nielsen became the first tour professional to serve as a lead contributor to the GIVE (Golf Foreign Injured Veterans Everywhere) Foundation. Nielsen was inducted into the Iowa Golf Hall of Fame in 2010. Regular career wins (34) 1979 Waterloo Open Golf Classic Champions Tour wins (2) Other senior wins (2).
Achievements
Membership
Nielsen became a member of the Champions Tour upon reaching the age of 50 in the summer of 2003.