Jeffrey Jackson Wedgwood Julian (July 29, 1961 – July 15, 2004) was an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He was the grandson of Basketball Hall of Fame coach Doggie Julian.

After a failed attempt to walk on at Clemson University, Julian returned to New England, turned pro, and began earning his PGA of America class A status.

Jeff Julian (golfer)

Julian played on what is now the Korn Ferry Tour in 1990 and 1997 to 2000, winning the Nike Dominion Open in 1997. He played on the PGA Tour in 1996 and 2001 after earning his PGA Tour card through Q-School. He played the 2002 PGA Tour season on sponsor's exemptions.

Jeff Julian (golfer)

Julian was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease) in October 2001. He succumbed to ALS in July 2004 and is survived by his wife Kimberly, and two sons, Keegan, and Tyler.

Jeff Julian (golfer)

Julian played in three U.S. Opens at Medinah in 1990, Shinnecock Hills in 1995, and Oakland Hills in 1996.

Julian also won the 1992 Greater Bangor Open, the 1995 New England Open, and the 2000 Cape Cod Open. He was the recipient of the Ben Hogan Award in 2002.

Professional wins (4)

Nike Tour wins (1)

Other wins (3) 1992 Greater Bangor Open 1995 New England Open 2000 Cape Cod Open

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut

Note: Julian only played in the U.S. Open.

See also

1995 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

2000 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

References

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American male golfers

PGA Tour golfers

Golfers from Maine

Golfers from Vermont

Clemson University alumni

Sportspeople from Portland, Maine

People from Norwich, Vermont

Neurological disease deaths in Vermont

Deaths from motor neuron disease

1961 births

2004 deaths