James M. Holtgrieve (born December 26, 1947)2002 U.S. Senior Open profile is an American amateur golfer who had a brief professional career.
Early life Holtgrieve was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and Washburn University.
Amateur career Holtgrieve had the most success as an amateur golfer, winning the inaugural U.S. Mid-Amateur in 1981,1981 U.S. Mid-Amateur finishing runner-up in the 1983 British Amateur, and losing in the semi-finals of the 1980 U.S. Amateur.1980 U.S. Amateur He played on three winning Walker Cup teams (1979, 1981, and 1983) and captained the U.S. team in 2011Holtgrieve Named 2011 USA Walker Cup Captain and 2013. He played on the winning U.S. team in the Eisenhower Trophy in 1980 and 1982.
Professional career Holtgrieve turned professional in 1998 and began playing on the Champions Tour. His best finish on tour was a T-2nd at The Home Depot Invitational in 1999.Profile on Champions Tour's official site
Re-instated amateur status In 2007, Holtgrieve had his amateur status reinstated by the USGA.
Results in major championships Tournament1978197919801981198219831984Masters TournamentT4447T41CUTCUTU.S. OpenT57 Note: Holtgrieve only played in the Masters and the U.S. Open.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1979 (winners), 1981 (winners), 1983 (winners), 2011 (non-playing captain), 2013 (non-playing captain) Eisenhower Trophy: 1980 (winners), 1982 (winners)
References
External links
2002 U.S. Senior Open profile