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Sam Saunders (golfer)

American professional golfer

Samuel Palmer Saunders (born July 30, ) is an American professional golfer and the grandson of Arnold Palmer.[1][2]

Early years

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Saunders parents are Roy and Amy (Palmer) Saunders;[3] his mother Amy is the younger daughter of Arnold and Winnie Palmer.[4][5][6][7] Saunders attended high school at Trinity Prep in Winter Park.[8] As a senior, he won his second club championship at Bay Hill Club and Lodge by seventeen strokes, which earned him an invitation to the PGA Tourevent hosted by his grandfather.[3] He attended Clemson University in South Carolina, and skipped his senior season to turn pro.[9]

Professional career

In , he played a total of 13 events – eight on the PGA Tour, with a best finish of 15th at Pebble Beach – and the Nationwide Tour, where he finished tenth in Panama.

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That same year, Saunders made it to the final stage of the tour's qualifying school, but finished tied for th and did not earn a PGA Tour card. Saunders finished 50th on the Tour season in his first full professional season.

Saunders played on the Tour in after earning his tour card through qualifying school.[9] He finished 13th in the Tour Finals to earn his PGA Tour card for the season.

On September 29, , he shot 59 in the first round of the Tour Championship, including a 6 birdie finish.[10] In the –18 PGA Tour season, Saunders earned $, and placed th in the FedEx Cup standings. In the –19 PGA Tour season, Saunders earned $, and placed rd in the FedEx Cup standings.[9]

In August , Saunders suffered a compound fracture of the clavicle that was incurred in a motorized skateboard accident.

Saunders stated he expected to be out for 4–6 months.[11]

In August , Saunders announced his retirement from professional golf.[12]

Personal life

Saunders and his wife Kelly were married in and reside in Atlantic Beach, Florida, with their sons, Cohen and Ace [1][13]

Playoff record

PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

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CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

See also

References

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  7. ^Sobel, Jason (March 17, ). "Saunders finally embracing grandfather Arnold Palmer". ESPN. Retrieved October 4,
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  9. ^Ryan, Jack (June 10, ). "Arnold Palmer – the winningest man in golf".

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  13. ^"Arnold Palmer's wife dies". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. (Florida). Associated Press. November 22, p.&#;3C.
  14. ^"Fantastic Arnold Palmer rated legend and outstanding personality in sports". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. (Florida). Associated Press.

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  15. ^"Arnie Palmer has troubles and his Army wants to help". Reading Eagle. (Pennsylvania).

    Sam saunders wife kelly December 6, Thank you to everyone that has shown me so much kindness and support, I would not have made it this long without you. Saunders also missed out in a playoff at the Panama Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour against Pierceson Coody and Mac Meissner, with Coody locking up a birdie on the first extra hole. Thank you to everyone that has shown me so much kindness and support, I would not have made it this long without you.

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  16. ^"Palmer teams with grandson for golf event". Free Lance-Star. (Fredericksburg, Virginia). Associated Press. December 6, p.&#;B4.
  17. ^ abc"Sam Saunders profile".

    PGA Tour. Retrieved August 25,

  18. ^"Sam Saunders, grandson of Arnold Palmer, shoots 59 on Tour".

    Sam saunders golfer clemson Thank you to everyone that has shown me so much kindness and support, I would not have made it this long without you. Post your comments! American professional golfer. Family Weekly.

    ESPN. September 28,

  19. ^"Sam Saunders on Instagram: "Sorry I haven't posted anything in a long time and this isn't exactly the post I want to be sharing, but I wanted my friends and fans to…"". Instagram. Retrieved August 26,
  20. ^Leonard, Tod (August 17, ).

    Sam saunders golfer wife I have made so many friends and created relationships that will last forever. Did not play. Grand Slam Wednesday! Comment on this story.

    "Arnold Palmer's grandson Sam Saunders says he's retiring from pro game". Golf Digest. Retrieved August 18,

  21. ^Silvy, Tyler (December 29, ). "Arnold Palmer's grandson, Fort Collins resident playing his best golf when it matters most". Fort Collins Coloradoan.

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