Robert Wrenn (golfer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Robert Wrenn (golfer)

professional golfer

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1959

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Profession: golfer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Robert Wrenn (golfer)

  • Robert Brenaman Wrenn Jr.
  • (born September 11, 1959) is an American sportscaster and golf course design consultant; he is a former professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. Wrenn was born in Richmond, Virginia.
  • He attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and was an all-ACC member of the golf team in each of his four years from 1978–1981.
  • He turned pro in 1981. Wrenn played in 308 PGA Tour events between 1982 and 1998 with 15 top-10 finishes including a victory at the 1987 Buick Open.
  • He established the tournament record of 262 (26-under-par), which still stands.
  • In fact, at the time this was only one stroke off the all-time PGA Tour record in a 72-hole tournament.
  • His best finish in a major was T-25 at The Masters in 1988.
  • Toward the end of his playing career, Wrenn played some on the Nationwide Tour.
  • His best two finishes in that venue, both in 1995, were a T-2 at the NIKE South Carolina Classic and a T-3 at the NIKE Tri-Cities Open. After retiring from professional golf, Wrenn became a golf broadcaster in various forums including ESPN.
  • He is also active in golf course design consultant work.
  • He has collaborated with Lester George, a golf course architect, to design several award-winning courses including The Colonial Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia. Wrenn is involved with The First Tee, a charitable organization which gives kids an opportunity to play golf who otherwise would not be able to learn the game.
  • He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Kathy, and two sons Tucker and Jordan Wrenn.

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