Jack Renner (golfer)

Jack Renner (golfer)

Jack Renner (born July 6, 1956) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour from 1977–1988, and currently plays on the Champions Tour.

Renner was born in Palm Springs, California. While in high school at the age of 17, he won the United States Boys Junior Amateur Golf Championship. He attended the College of the Desert in Palm Desert, California. He turned pro in 1976 and joined the PGA Tour in 1977.

Renner had three PGA Tour event wins during that phase of his career.His first win was at the 1979 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic. In 1981, he earned his second Tour victory at the Pleasant Valley Jimmy Fund Classic. His last win came at the 1984 Hawaiian Open. He had 53 top-10 finishes including over a dozen 2nd or 3rd place finishes in his PGA Tour career. His best finish in a major was a T-9 at the 1985 U.S. Open.

After his PGA Tour days were over, Renner played some on the Nationwide Tour. His best finish in that venue is a T-22 at the 1993 NIKE Utah Classic. He turned 50 in July 2006 and made his debut on the Champions Tour at the U.S. Senior Open.

Renner was known for his outstanding short game. He has a sister (Jane) who plays on the LPGA Tour and a brother (Jim) who is also a professional golfer. He lives in San Diego.

PGA Tour wins

*1979 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic
*1981 Pleasant Valley Jimmy Fund Classic
*1984 Hawaiian Open

Other wins

*1973 U.S. Junior Amateur

External links

* [http://www.pgatour.com/players/00/19/98 Profile on PGA Tour's official site]


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