Justin Walters

Justin Jeremy Walters (born 23 October 1980) is a South African professional golfer. His mother is English and he has played for England in team play.[1]

Justin Walters
Personal information
Full nameJustin Jeremy Walters
Born (1980-10-23) 23 October 1980
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight105 kg (231 lb; 16.5 st)
Nationality South Africa
 England
ResidenceHorley, Surrey, England
ChildrenLiam, Grace
Career
CollegeHuntingdon College
North Carolina State University
Turned professional2003
Current tour(s)Sunshine Tour
European Tour
Former tour(s)Challenge Tour
Professional wins3
Number of wins by tour
Sunshine Tour2
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenT65: 2019
The Open ChampionshipCUT: 2014

Walters played college golf at Huntingdon College, winning the 2001 NAIA Championship.[2] He then transferred to North Carolina State University where he won three times and was an All-American in 2002 and 2003.[3] He turned professional in 2003.

Walters plays on the Sunshine Tour where he has won twice, most recently at the 2011 Investec Royal Swazi Open.[4] He began playing on the Challenge Tour in 2012.

Professional wins (3)

Sunshine Tour wins (2)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 2 Apr 2004 Parmalat Classic −11 (68-72-65=205) 2 strokes Nicholas Lawrence
2 7 May 2011 Investec Royal Swazi Open 45 pts (17-15-2-11=45) 1 point Divan van den Heever

Other wins (1)

  • 2005 Statesville Open (Tarheel Tour)

Team appearances

Amateur

  • Palmer Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2002

See also

References


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