Chad Collins (golfer)
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Chad Steven Collins is an American professional golfer
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Collins was born in Indianapolis, Indiana
. He graduated from Methodist College in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration
. While at Methodist, he won the NCAA Division III Championship
as an individual three times (1998, 1999, and 2001) and as part of the team twice (1998 and 1999).
Collins turned professional after graduation. He played on the NGA Hooters Tour
from 2002 to 2004, earning the Rookie of the Year in 2002. He won once in 2002 and once in 2003.
Collins played on the Nationwide Tour
from 2005 to 2007, winning the 2005 Henrico County Open
. He finished 23rd on the money in 2007 to earn his PGA Tour
card for 2008. He made only 12 of 24 cuts on the 2008 PGA Tour and lost his card. He returned to the Nationwide Tour in 2009, winning the Miccosukee Championship
and finishing second on the money list to earn a return trip to the PGA Tour in 2010. He has a moderate season in 2010 and retained his PGA Tour card.
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
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Collins was born in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. He graduated from Methodist College in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a bachelor's degree in Commerce and business administration. In most universities, the degree is conferred upon a student after four years of full-time study in one or more areas of business concentrations; see below...
. While at Methodist, he won the NCAA Division III Championship
NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships
The NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships, played in mid-May, is an annual competition in U.S. men's collegiate golf. It is a stroke play team competition, but there is also an award for the lowest scoring individual competitor.-Winners:-Team:...
as an individual three times (1998, 1999, and 2001) and as part of the team twice (1998 and 1999).
Collins turned professional after graduation. He played on the NGA Hooters Tour
NGA Hooters Tour
The National Golf Association Pro Golf Tour is a developmental men's professional golf tour in the United States. It includes approximately twenty 72-hole Pro Series events and three 54-hole Qualifying School Prep Series events each year throughout the US South and Midwest. The NGA Pro Golf Tour...
from 2002 to 2004, earning the Rookie of the Year in 2002. He won once in 2002 and once in 2003.
Collins played on the Nationwide Tour
Nationwide Tour
The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the U.S.-based PGA Tour, and features professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough at that level's Qualifying School to earn their PGA Tour card, or who have done so but then failed to win enough money to stay at that level...
from 2005 to 2007, winning the 2005 Henrico County Open
Henrico County Open
The Henrico County Open was a golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour from 1993 to 2008. It was played at The Dominion Club in Richmond, Virginia, USA.The 2008 purse was $500,000, with $90,000 going to the winner.-Winners:Henrico County Open...
. He finished 23rd on the money in 2007 to earn his PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
card for 2008. He made only 12 of 24 cuts on the 2008 PGA Tour and lost his card. He returned to the Nationwide Tour in 2009, winning the Miccosukee Championship
Miccosukee Championship
The Miccosukee Championship is a golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour. It is played annually at the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club in Miami, Florida, USA.The 2011 purse was $600,000, with $108,000 going to the winner.-Winners:*2011 Jason Kokrak...
and finishing second on the money list to earn a return trip to the PGA Tour in 2010. He has a moderate season in 2010 and retained his PGA Tour card.
Amateur wins (5)
- 1997 Indiana (Boys) State Junior
- 1998 NCAA Division III ChampionshipNCAA Division III Men's Golf ChampionshipsThe NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships, played in mid-May, is an annual competition in U.S. men's collegiate golf. It is a stroke play team competition, but there is also an award for the lowest scoring individual competitor.-Winners:-Team:...
(individual) - 1999 NCAA Division III Championship (individual)
- 2000 Indiana State Amateur
- 2001 NCAA Division III Championship (individual)
Nationwide Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
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| 1 | May 22, 2005 2005 Nationwide Tour The 2005 Nationwide Tour season ran from January 27 to October 30. The season consisted of 31 official money golf tournaments; five of which were played outside of the United States... |
Henrico County Open Henrico County Open The Henrico County Open was a golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour from 1993 to 2008. It was played at The Dominion Club in Richmond, Virginia, USA.The 2008 purse was $500,000, with $90,000 going to the winner.-Winners:Henrico County Open... |
2 strokes |  Tom ScherrerTom Scherrer Thomas Cregg Scherrer is an American professional golfer.Scherrer was born in Syracuse, New York and grew up in Skaneateles, New York. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He played for the American team in the 1991 Walker Cup. He lost to Justin Leonard in the finals of the... |
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| 2 | Oct 18, 2009 2009 Nationwide Tour The 2009 Nationwide Tour was the 20th Nationwide Tour season. It ran from February 5 to October 25. The season consisted of 29 official money golf tournaments; six of which were played outside of the United States. The top 25 players on the year-end money list earned their PGA Tour card for 2010.-... |
Miccosukee Championship Miccosukee Championship The Miccosukee Championship is a golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour. It is played annually at the Miccosukee Golf & Country Club in Miami, Florida, USA.The 2011 purse was $600,000, with $108,000 going to the winner.-Winners:*2011 Jason Kokrak... |
2 strokes |  Won Joon Lee, Brian Smock Justin Smith |
Other wins (2)
- 2002 First City Championship (Hooters Tour)
- 2003 First City Championship (Hooters Tour)