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James McLean

b. 1978

Professional golfer

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About James McLean

Born 1978. James McLean is an American and Australian golfer.

James H. McLean (born 16 September 1978) is an Australian professional golfer that spent 2003 on the PGA Tour.

Amateur career As a freshman, McLean was the individual champion at the 1998 NCAA Division I Championship for the University of Minnesota and was an All-American in both 1998 and 1999. Also in 1998, McLean won the Minnesota State Open and Minnesota State Amateur.

Professional career McLean played seven events on the European Tour in 2001,

McLean was a member of the PGA Tour in 2003 where he had 19 starts. That season he became ill and received a medical exemption that enabled him to enter various PGA Tour events from 2004 to 2006.

McLean played sparingly on the Japan Golf Tour in 2012 and 2013 with a best finish of T-10 at the 2012 Toshin Golf Tournament.

Personal life His father, Graeme McLean, was a footballer who played in five games for St Kilda Football Club of the Australian Football League (then known as the Victorian Football League). NCAA Division I Championship

Professional wins (1) 1998 Minnesota State Open (as an amateur)

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University of Minnesota
Also known as
James H. McLean

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James McLean?

professional golfer

When was James McLean born?

James McLean was born on 16 September 1978 in Sydney.

What is James McLean's occupation?

James McLean is a golfer.

What nationality is James McLean?

James McLean is American and Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James McLean

· Wikidata: Q6139471

· DBpedia: James McLean (golfer)

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