Nationality United States Status Professional Education Clemson University Web.com tour wins 1 | College Clemson University Other 3 Professional wins 4 | |
Full name Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian Born July 29, 1961
Portland, Maine ( 1961-07-29 ) Former tour(s) Nationwide Tour
PGA Tour Died 15 July 2004, Norwich, Vermont, United States | ||
Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian (July 29, 1961 – July 15, 2004) was an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He was the grandson of Basketball Hall of Fame coach Doggie Julian.
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After a failed attempt to walk on at Clemson University, Julian returned to New England, turned pro, and began earning his PGA of America class A status.
Julian played on what is now the Web.com Tour in 1990 and 1997 to 2000, winning the Nike Dominion Open in 1997. He played on the PGA Tour in 1996 and 2001 after earning his PGA Tour card through Q-School. He played the 2002 PGA Tour season on sponsor's exemptions.
Julian was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) in October 2001. He succumbed to ALS in July 2004 and is survived by his wife Kimberly, and two sons, Keegan, and Tyler.
Julian played in three U.S. Opens at Medinah in 1990, Shinnecock Hills in 1995, and Oakland Hills in 1996.
Julian also won the 1992 Bangor Open and the 2000 Cape Cod Open. He was the recipient of the Ben Hogan Award in 2002.