Joseph James "J.J." Killeen (born October 22, 1981) is an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Killeen was born in San Diego, California.PGA Tour - J.J. Killeen - Profile He played college golf at Texas Christian University.TCU Athletics - J.J. Killeen - Profile
Professional career In 2005, Killeen turned professional. He played on mini-tours, including the Tight Lies Tour (winning once) and the NGA Hooters Tour before joining the Nationwide Tour in 2008.PGA Tour - J.J. Killeen - Media Guide
Killeen made it to the final round of 2010 Q School, but missed earning a tour card by a single stroke.
Killeen won his first Nationwide Tour event in 2011 at the Utah Championship.J.J. Killeen earns first Nationwide win He won again the following week at the Cox Classic in Nebraska. Killeen ended the 2011 season as the top money earner on the Nationwide Tour, which grants him a full-season exemption on the PGA Tour for 2012, a spot in The Players Championship, and exemption from the reshuffle. He was also voted the Nationwide Tour Player of the Year.
After his touring career ended, Killeen became a club professional out of the Northern Texas section of the PGA. He was one of twenty club pros to qualify for the 2023 PGA Championship.
Awards and honors
In 2011, Killeen won the money list for the Nationwide Tour. In 2011, Killeen was voted by his peers as the Nationwide Tour Player of the Year.
Professional wins (4)
Nationwide Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Jul 31, 2011Utah Championship−22 (62-67-68-65=262)4 strokes Jeff Gove2Aug 7, 2011Cox Classic−22 (66-64-63-69=262)1 stroke Jonas Blixt, Gary Christian, Ken Duke, Danny Lee
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12008Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship Aron PriceLost to par on second extra hole
Other wins (2) 2005 High Meadows Ranch Classic (Tight Lies Tour) 2021 The Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship
Results in major championships Tournament2023PGA ChampionshipCUT
Note: Killeen only played in the PGA Championship.
Results in The Players Championship Tournament2012The Players ChampionshipCUT CUT = missed the halfway cut
See also 2011 Nationwide Tour graduates
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