Spencer Joseph Levin (born June 15, 1984) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Early years and amateur career Levin was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Carlene (Rossi) and Don Levin. His mother is a cousin of football official Mike Pereira. Levin attended the University of California, Los Angeles before transferring to the University of New Mexico, where he was a two-time All-American. While at New Mexico, Levin played with future PGA Tour professionals Michael Letzig and Wil Collins. In 2004, he finished T-13 at the U.S. Open and was the low amateur; this earned him an invitation for the 2005 tournament, but he missed the cut.
Professional career Levin turned professional in 2005. He finished 22nd on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list and earned an exemption for the 2009 PGA Tour season. His best finish that year was a T-7 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. He finished T-23 at Q-School in December to retain his card for 2010.
In 2010, his best finish was a T-3 at the Children's Miracle Network Classic in November.
In February 2011, Levin finished tied for first at the Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun with fellow American Johnson Wagner; however, he lost on the first playoff hole, when he made a bogey and Wagner made par on the par-four 18th hole.
In April 2023, Levin won the Veritex Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Amateur wins 2003 Azalea Invitational 2004 California State Amateur, Porter Cup, Scratch Players Championship
Professional wins (4) Korn Ferry Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Apr 16, 2023Veritex Bank Championship66-68-67-63=264−201 stroke Brett Drewitt
Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12013Albertsons Boise Open Kevin TwayLost to birdie on first extra hole
Canadian Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1May 20, 2007Iberostar Riviera Maya Open67-66-69-65=267−211 stroke Derek Gillespie2Jun 17, 2007Times Colonist Open70-65-71-71=277−113 strokes Jon Abbott, Mike Walton3Apr 13, 2008Spring International71-67-66-69=273−15Playoff Andrew Parr
Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12011Mayakoba Golf Classic Johnson WagnerLost to par on first extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016Masters TournamentU.S. OpenT13LACUTCUTT65The Open ChampionshipCUTT44PGA ChampionshipT26CUT
LA = low amateur CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tie
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy: 2004 (winners) Palmer Cup: 2005 (winners)
See also 2008 Nationwide Tour graduates 2009 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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