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Doug Martin

b. 1966

Professional golfer

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About Doug Martin

Born 1966. Doug Martin is an American golfer.

Doug Martin (born December 8, 1966) is an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career In 1966, Martin was born in Bluffton, Ohio. As an amateur, he won the 1984 U.S. Junior Amateur, was semi-finalist at 1988 U.S. Amateur, and played on the 1989 Walker Cup team. He played college golf at University of Oklahoma where he won three events and was a three-time All-American. He graduated in 1989.

Professional career In 1989, Martin turned professional. He played on the PGA Tour and its developmental tour from 1991 to 1999. On the developmental tour (1991, 1993) he won the 1993 Nike South Texas Open. On the PGA Tour (1992, 1994–99), his best finish was a playoff loss to Vijay Singh at the 1995 Buick Classic.

Martin has been the head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats men's golf team since the fall of 2007.

Amateur wins 1984 U.S. Junior Amateur

Professional wins (2) Nike Tour wins (1)

Nike Tour playoff record (1–1)

Other wins (1) 1989 Oklahoma Open

Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = Tied Note: Martin never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship.

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1989

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University of Oklahoma, Van Buren High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Doug Martin?

professional golfer

When was Doug Martin born?

Doug Martin was born on 8 December 1966 in Bluffton.

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Doug Martin is a golfer.

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Doug Martin is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Doug Martin

· Wikidata: Q5300704

· DBpedia: Doug Martin (golfer)

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