Charlie Danielson (born January 16, 1994) is an American professional golfer, who played on the Korn Ferry Tour before serious knee injuries forced him to step away. He was a highly ranked amateur golfer before turning professional in 2016.
| Charlie Danielson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Charles Danielson |
| Born | January 16, 1994 Osceola, Wisconsin |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | University of Illinois |
| Turned professional | 2016 |
| Current tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Canada |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T58: 2019 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life
editDanielson was born in Osceola, Wisconsin in 1994, to parents Craig and Liz Danielson. Danielson and his two sisters, Lindsay and Casey, were coached by their father. Danielson started golf at a young age. While in high school, he won the Wisconsin State High School Golf Championships in 2010 and 2012.[1]
University of Illinois
editDanielson studied Business Management at the University of Illinois from 2012 to 2016. In 2014, he won the individual Big Ten Championship and was runner-up in 2016. He was a four-time All-American, named a second team in 2015, and first team in 2016. While he was attending the University of Illinois, the team enjoyed great success, winning the Big Ten Championship three of four years and placing second in the NCAA Championship in 2013.[2] He represented the United States in the Palmer Cup in 2016.
Professional career
editDanielson turned professional in 2016, when he competed in two PGA Tour events, making the cut in both. In 2017, Danielson played on the PGA Tour Canada,[3] but was burdened by a knee injury that ultimately required surgery and cost him the entire 2018 season.[4] In 2019, Danielson continued his play on the PGA Tour Canada and qualified for the 2019 U.S. Open by winning a local qualifying event in Minnesota, and finishing in qualifying position in a sectional qualifying event in Dallas. Danielson, in his second U.S. Open, finished tied for 58th place. He followed up his week at Pebble Beach, with Top-15 finishes on the PGA Tour at the 3M Open and Barracuda Championship.[5]
Results in major championships
edit| Tournament | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |||
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||
| The Open Championship | |||
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |
| PGA Championship | |
| U.S. Open | T58 |
| The Open Championship |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
U.S. national team appearances
editAmateur
- Palmer Cup: 2016
References
edit- ^ "Charlie Danielson looks to follow sister Casey with NCAA title". Golfweek. May 28, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ "Illinois Athletics - Charlie Danielson - 2014-15 - University of Illinois". Fightingillini.com. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Charlie Danielson – Profile". PGA Tour. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "U.S. Open golf: Osceola's Charlie Danielson is back, and better than ever". Twincities.com. June 12, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ "Charlie Danielson – Bio". USGA. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
External links
edit- Charlie Danielson at the PGA Tour official site
- Charlie Danielson at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
