Sammy Schmitz

Sammy Schmitz
 Golfer 
Personal information
Born (1980-09-07) September 7, 1980
River Falls, Wisconsin
Nationality  United States
Career
Status Amateur
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament CUT: 2016
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship DNP
PGA Championship DNP

Sammy Schmitz (born September 7, 1980) is an amateur golfer from River Falls, Wisconsin who is best known for winning the 2015 U.S. Mid-Amateur Golf Championship.[1]

College career

Schmitz was an NCAA Division III All-American at Saint John's College.[2]

Pro career

Schmitz briefly competed on the Hooters Tour.[3]

Amateur career

After his brief pro career, Schmitz regained his amateur status and won the 2015 U.S. Mid-Amateur to qualify for the 2016 Masters Tournament where he would shoot 81-75 to miss the cut.[4]

Outside of golf

Schmitz works full-time in the healthcare industry.[5]

Amateur wins

this list is probably incomplete

References

  1. "2016 Masters Sammy Schmitz, Jason Day, Rory McIlroy". www.ajc.com. April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  2. "Minnesota amateur golfer Sammy Schmitz, PGA pro Troy Merritt to play in Masters". Fox Sports. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  3. Sullivan, Mike (April 5, 2016). "Sammy Schmitz living dream, GoFundMe to Masters". UPI.com. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  4. "Sammy Schmitz living every fan's Masters dream at Augusta National". ESPN. April 4, 2016. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
  5. Weinman, Sam (October 19, 2015). "U.S. Mid-Am champ Sammy Schmitz looks to fund his Masters preparation". Golf Digest. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
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