Jim Herman
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James Robert Herman is an American professional golfer
who plays on the PGA Tour
.
Herman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio
. He played golf at St. Xavier High School and graduated in 1996. Herman played college golf at the University of Cincinnati
. He turned professional in 2000.
Herman played on the mini-tour, Golden Bear Tour
from 2001 to 2004. He was then an assistant golf pro at several golf clubs before qualifying for the Nationwide Tour after finishing T74 at the 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. He has played the Nationwide Tour since 2008, winning once at the 2010 Moonah Classic
in Australia.
Herman will be a PGA Tour rookie in 2011, after finishing 19th on the 2010 Nationwide Tour money list. He played in the 2010 U.S. Open, finishing 47th.
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
who plays on the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
.
Herman was born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
. He played golf at St. Xavier High School and graduated in 1996. Herman played college golf at the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
. He turned professional in 2000.
Herman played on the mini-tour, Golden Bear Tour
Golden Bear Tour
The Golden Bear Tour was an American third-tier professional golf tour.The tour existed from 1996 through 2005, when it purchased by the Gateway Tour. It was run by the 'Golden Bear', golfing legend Jack Nicklaus....
from 2001 to 2004. He was then an assistant golf pro at several golf clubs before qualifying for the Nationwide Tour after finishing T74 at the 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. He has played the Nationwide Tour since 2008, winning once at the 2010 Moonah Classic
Moonah Classic
The Moonah Classic is a golf tournament co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Nationwide Tour. It was played for the first time from 21-24 February 2008 at Moonah Links on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. The 2010 purse was US$700,000.The tournament replaced the...
in Australia.
Herman will be a PGA Tour rookie in 2011, after finishing 19th on the 2010 Nationwide Tour money list. He played in the 2010 U.S. Open, finishing 47th.
Nationwide Tour wins
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 7, 2010 2010 Nationwide Tour The 2010 Nationwide Tour was the 21st Nationwide Tour season. It ran from January 28 to October 31. The season consisted of 29 official money golf tournaments; six of which were played outside of the United States. The top 25 players on the year-end money list earned their PGA Tour card for 2011.-... |
Moonah Classic Moonah Classic The Moonah Classic is a golf tournament co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Nationwide Tour. It was played for the first time from 21-24 February 2008 at Moonah Links on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. The 2010 purse was US$700,000.The tournament replaced the... |
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