Brandt William Jobe is an American

United States

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 professional golf

Golf

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er who currently plays on the PGA Tour

PGA Tour

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 but has previously competed on the Nationwide Tour

Nationwide Tour

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 and the Japan Golf Tour

Japan Golf Tour

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Jobe was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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. He attended UCLA where he was a member of the 1988 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships

NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships

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 winning team. He turned professional in 1988.

In 1990, Jobe led the order of merit on the Canadian Tour. He won membership of the PGA Tour

PGA Tour

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 for 1991 via Qualifying School

Qualifying school

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, but only made five cuts that year.