J. J. Killeen

Joseph James "J.J." Killeen (born October 22, 1981) is an American professional golfer.

J. J. Killeen
Personal information
Full nameJoseph James Killeen
Born (1981-10-22) October 22, 1981
San Diego, California
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceLubbock, Texas
Career
CollegeTexas Christian University
Turned professional2005
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Nationwide Tour
Professional wins4
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour2
Other2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipCUT: 2023
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipDNP
Achievements and awards
Nationwide Tour
money list winner		2011
Nationwide Tour
Player of the Year		2011

Killeen was born in San Diego, California.[1] He played college golf at Texas Christian University.[1][2] He turned professional in 2005.

Killeen played on mini-tours, including the Tight Lies Tour (winning once) and the NGA Hooters Tour before joining the Nationwide Tour in 2008.[3]

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.[4] 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.

Professional wins (4)

Nationwide Tour wins (2)
No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner(s)-up
1 Jul 31, 2011 Utah Championship −22 (62-67-68-65=262) 4 strokes United States Jeff Gove
2 Aug 7, 2011 Cox Classic −22 (66-64-63-69=262) 1 stroke Sweden Jonas Blixt, England Gary Christian,
United States Ken Duke, New Zealand Danny Lee

Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
1 2008 Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship Australia Aron Price Lost to par on second extra hole

Other wins (2)
  • 2005 High Meadows Ranch Classic (Tight Lies Tour)[3]
  • 2021 The Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Championship[5]

Results in major championships
Tournament 2023
PGA Championship CUT
  Did not play

Note: Killeen only played in the PGA Championship.

Results in The Players Championship
Tournament 2012
The Players Championship CUT

CUT = missed the halfway cut

See also

References
  1. PGA Tour - J.J. Killeen - Profile
  2. TCU Athletics - J.J. Killeen - Profile
  3. PGA Tour - J.J. Killeen - Media Guide
  4. J.J. Killeen earns first Nationwide win
  5. "Joyce Crane | Veritex Bank Section Champ".


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