Lennie Clements
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Lennie Clements is an American professional golfer
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Clements was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina. He played college golf at San Diego State University
where he was a three-time All-American. He was inducted into the San Diego State Aztec Hall of Fame in 1999.
Clements turned professional in 1980. He played on the PGA Tour
from 1981 to 1998. His best finish was a T-2 at the 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
. His best finish in a major was a T-9 at the 1987 U.S.Open. He also played a few events on the Ben Hogan Tour in 1991 and 1992, winning at the 1992 Ben Hogan Greater Ozarks Open.
Professional golfer
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Clements was born in Cherry Point, North Carolina. He played college golf at San Diego State University
San Diego State University
San Diego State University , founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area , and is part of the California State University system...
where he was a three-time All-American. He was inducted into the San Diego State Aztec Hall of Fame in 1999.
Clements turned professional in 1980. He played on the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
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from 1981 to 1998. His best finish was a T-2 at the 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
The Bob Hope Classic is a professional golf tournament played each January in California's Coachella Valley. Part of the PGA Tour's early season West Coast Swing, this tournament is well known for its celebrity pro-am, as well as having five daily 18-hole rounds of competition vs. the Tour standard...
. His best finish in a major was a T-9 at the 1987 U.S.Open. He also played a few events on the Ben Hogan Tour in 1991 and 1992, winning at the 1992 Ben Hogan Greater Ozarks Open.
Nationwide Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 2, 1992 | Ben Hogan Greater Ozarks Open | Playoff |  Tommy TollesTommy Tolles Tommy Tolles is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.Tolles was born in Ft. Myers, Florida. He has two Nationwide Tour victories and has finished runner-up in two PGA Tour events.... , Ted TrybaTed Tryba Ted Tryba is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.Tryba was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He played at Ohio State University.... |
Other wins (3)
- 1982 Timex Open (France)
- 1983 Sahara Nevada Open
- 1988 Spalding Invitational