Jack Renner (born July 6, 1956) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1977–1988 and on the Champions Tour from 2006–2007.
Early life and amateur career Renner was born in Palm Springs, California. He has a sister, Jane, and a brother, Jim. All three siblings won Junior World Golf Championships in their youth. In addition, his sister eventually turned pro and played on the LPGA Tour.
While in high school, Renner, at the age of 17, won the U.S. Junior Amateur. He later attended the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California.
Professional career In 1976, Renner turned pro. He joined the PGA Tour after graduating from Spring 1977 PGA Tour Qualifying School.
Renner had three PGA Tour event wins during his career. His first win was at the 1979 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic. In 1981 he earned his second Tour victory at the Pleasant Valley Jimmy Fund Classic. His last win came at the 1984 Hawaiian Open. He had 53 top-10 finishes including over a dozen 2nd or 3rd-place finishes in his PGA Tour career. His best finish in a major was T9 at the 1985 U.S. Open.
After his PGA Tour days were over, Renner played some on the Nationwide Tour. His best finish in that venue is a T-22 at the 1993 NIKE Utah Classic. He turned 50 in July 2006 and made his debut on the Champions Tour at the U.S. Senior Open.
Renner was known for his outstanding short game.
Personal life Renner lives in San Diego, California.
Amateur wins 1968 Junior World Golf Championships (Boys 11-12) 1972 Junior World Golf Championships (Boys 15-17) 1973 U.S. Junior Amateur
Professional wins (4)
PGA Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Aug 19, 1979Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic−7 (69-71-70-67=277)1 stroke David Graham, Howard Twitty2Sep 13, 1981Pleasant Valley Jimmy Fund Classic−11 (68-68-68-69=273)2 strokes Scott Simpson 3Feb 12, 1984Hawaiian Open−17 (70-66-68-67=271)Playoff Wayne Levi
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11984Hawaiian Open Wayne LeviWon with par on second extra hole Source:
Other wins (1) 1980 Cacharel World Under-25 Championship
Results in major championships Tournament 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987Masters TournamentT14T31T20T16T11T47CUTU.S. OpenT41CUTT17T30T43T9WDT58PGA ChampionshipCUTT12CUTT49CUTT55T48CUT Note: Renner never played in The Open Championship.
WD = withdrew CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
See also
Spring 1977 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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