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James Oh

b. 1982

Professional golfer

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About James Oh

Born 1982. James Oh is an American golfer.

James Oh (born April 5, 1982) is an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career In 1982, Oh was born in Los Angeles, California. In 1996, he became the youngest golfer to qualify for the U.S. Amateur at age 14 years, 4 months, 20 days, one month younger than Bobby Jones in 1916. His record was broken by Joseph Bramlett in 2002. Oh won the 1998 U.S. Junior Amateur defeating Aaron Baddeley in the finals.

Professional career In 2003, Oh Monday-qualified and went on to win the Mark Christopher Charity Classic on the Nationwide Tour. At age 21 years, 5 months and 27 days, he became the youngest winner on the Nationwide Tour. Jason Day broke Oh's record in 2007. Oh played the Nationwide Tour from 2003 to 2006. He played on the PGA Tour in 2009 after earning his card in Q School. His best finish was T-39 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Oh is currently a golf instructor in his hometown of Lakewood, California. His clientele consists of some of the best juniors and amateurs in the world as well as PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and Korn Ferry Tour professionals.

Amateur wins 1998 U.S. Junior Amateur 1999 Rolex Tournament of Champions 2000 Rolex Tournament of Champions

Professional wins (1) Nationwide Tour wins (1)

Nationwide Tour playoff record (1–0)

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Who is James Oh?

professional golfer

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James Oh was born on 5 April 1982 in Los Angeles.

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James Oh is a golfer.

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· Wikipedia: James Oh

· Wikidata: Q16221953

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