Rob Oppenheim
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Rob Oppenheim is an American
professional golf
er.
, Oppenheim played for the Andover High School golf team, where he made the all-scholastic team. He went on to play for Rollins College
. In 1999, he finished in the round of 16 at the U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, California
in 1999. While at college he was a four-time All-American in golf and in 2002 won the Player of the Year award for Division II golf. Also in 2002 he led Rollins to the NCAA Division II National Championship
. In 2002 he won the Massachusetts Amateur.
, and Moonlight Tour. He played in two PGA Tour
events in the 2006 season, finishing tied for 108th and tied for 41st in the Deutsche Bank Championship
and the Bell Canadian Open, respectively. He attempted to enter the PGA Tour in October 2008 in Q School. He came in 27th when the top 23 advance. In 2009 he successfully graduated to the Nationwide tour.
United States
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professional golf
Golf
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er.
Education and amateur career
Born in Salem, MassachusettsSalem, Massachusetts
Salem is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,407 at the 2000 census. It and Lawrence are the county seats of Essex County...
, Oppenheim played for the Andover High School golf team, where he made the all-scholastic team. He went on to play for Rollins College
Rollins College
Rollins College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Winter Park, Florida , along the shores of Lake Virginia....
. In 1999, he finished in the round of 16 at the U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, California
Pebble Beach, California
Pebble Beach is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It lies at an elevation of 3 feet . Pebble Beach is a small coastal resort destination, home to the famous golf course, Pebble Beach Golf Links....
in 1999. While at college he was a four-time All-American in golf and in 2002 won the Player of the Year award for Division II golf. Also in 2002 he led Rollins to the NCAA Division II National Championship
NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships
The NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships, played in late May, is an annual competition in U.S. men's collegiate golf. It is a stroke play team competition, but there is also an award for the lowest scoring individual competitor. Many of the individual champions have gone on to successful...
. In 2002 he won the Massachusetts Amateur.
Professional career
Oppenheim turned professional in September 2002. Since then, he has played on the Canadian Tour, Cleveland Tour, Hooter's Winter SeriesNGA Hooters Tour
The National Golf Association Pro Golf Tour is a developmental men's professional golf tour in the United States. It includes approximately twenty 72-hole Pro Series events and three 54-hole Qualifying School Prep Series events each year throughout the US South and Midwest. The NGA Pro Golf Tour...
, and Moonlight Tour. He played in two 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...
events in the 2006 season, finishing tied for 108th and tied for 41st in the Deutsche Bank Championship
Deutsche Bank Championship
The Deutsche Bank Championship is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, held annually over the Labor Day weekend. The tournament made its debut in 2003 and is held at the Tournament Players Club of Boston in Norton, Massachusetts...
and the Bell Canadian Open, respectively. He attempted to enter the PGA Tour in October 2008 in Q School. He came in 27th when the top 23 advance. In 2009 he successfully graduated to the Nationwide tour.
Professional wins
- This list may be incomplete
- 2005 New Hampshire OpenNew Hampshire OpenThe New Hampshire Open is the New Hampshire state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the New Hampshire Golf Association...
- 2006 Yes! Golf BCR Classic, Corona Mazatlan Classic (both Canadian Tour)
- 2009 Massachusetts OpenMassachusetts OpenThe Massachusetts Open is the Massachusetts state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the Massachusetts Golf Association. It has been played annually since 1905 at a variety of courses around the state. It was considered a PGA Tour event from...
, New Hampshire OpenNew Hampshire OpenThe New Hampshire Open is the New Hampshire state open golf tournament, open to both amateur and professional golfers. It is organized by the New Hampshire Golf Association...
- 2005 New Hampshire Open
Other career achievements
- 2002: Player-of-the-Year NCAA Div II
- 2004: Winner of Captain's Open on the Cleveland Golf Tour
- 2004: Medalist at the first stage of PGA Q-School
- 2005: Winner of Atkinson Open and NH Open on Cleveland Golf Tour
- 2005: Cleveland Tour Money Leader and Player of the Year
- 2006: Won tournaments in Austin, Texas and in Mazatlan, Mexico on Canadian Tour
- 2006: Finished 2nd in the Order of Merit on Canadian Tour
- 2011: As of May 9, 2011, was ranked 374th in the world.