Aaron Watkins (golfer)


Aaron Watkins is an American professional golfer who plays on the Nationwide Tour.
Watkins was born in Winter Park, Florida. He played college golf at Kansas State University, before turning professional in 2004.
Watkins spent two years playing on the Gateway Tour where he recorded one win. He has since played on the Nationwide Tour in 2007 and 2010–12. His best finish was a playoff loss to Steve Pate at the 2010 Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open.
In 2009, Watkins played on the PGA Tour having come through all three rounds of qualifying school. His best finish was tie for 7th at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, but made only six cuts and lost his card at the end of the year.
Watkins qualified for the 2012 U. S. Open and finished in a tie for 15th.
In 2011 Watkins' wife Jessica gave birth to a daughter, Ady.

Professional wins (2)

Nationwide Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
12010Pacific Rubiales Bogota Open Steve PateLost to par on second extra hole

Results in major championships

DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied