Dylan Meyer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dylan Meyer |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | July 10, 1995 |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Evansville, Indiana |
| Career | |
| College | University of Illinois |
| Turned professional | 2018 |
| Current tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T20: 2018 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
Dylan Meyer (born July 10, 1995) is a professional golfer from Evansville, Indiana, in the USA. He went to the University of Illinois before becoming a professional golfer in 2018.
Before he turned pro, he won some big amateur golf tournaments. These included the Western Amateur and the 3M Augusta Invitational twice. Dylan Meyer played his first professional tournament at the 2018 U.S. Open.
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Dylan Meyer's Early Life and School
Dylan Meyer started playing golf when he was just 5 years old. He often practiced with his dad, Darren Meyer. When he was younger, he played baseball, basketball, and golf. By the time he was 10, he decided to focus only on golf.
He went to Evansville Central High School. After high school, he played golf for the University of Illinois.
Dylan Meyer's Amateur Golf Career
At Central High School, Dylan was a top golfer. He won every match during his senior year. He also finished third in the state golf finals. He had the best score in a local tournament called the Courier & Press Men's City title.
While at the University of Illinois, Dylan won the 2016 Western Amateur. He beat another golfer named Sam Horsfield in that tournament. In 2017, he won the 3M Augusta Invitational. This win allowed him to play in the 2018 Valspar Championship as a special guest.
He played well at the Valspar Championship, making the "cut." This means he played well enough to continue playing in the final rounds. He finished 74th in that tournament. This was his third time playing in a professional tournament while still an amateur. He had also played in the 2017 Lincoln Land Charity Championship and the 2017 John Deere Classic.
In 2018, he won the 3M Augusta Invitational again, showing he was still a top amateur player. Overall, Dylan Meyer won six college golf tournaments.
Dylan Meyer's Professional Golf Career
Dylan Meyer started his professional golf journey at the 2018 U.S. Open. He made the cut and finished in 20th place. This was a great start for a new professional!
During the 2018–19 golf season, he played in five tournaments on the PGA Tour. His best result was tying for 7th place at the Sanderson Farms Championship. He also played on the Korn Ferry Tour, which is a step below the PGA Tour.
Dylan Meyer's Amateur Wins
- 2014 OFCC Fighting Illini Invite
- 2016 Western Amateur
- 2017 3M Augusta Invitational, Robert Kepler Invitational, Big Ten Championship, Tavistock Collegiate Invitational
- 2018 3M Augusta Invitational
Dylan Meyer's Results in Major Golf Championships
Here's how Dylan Meyer has done in some of golf's biggest tournaments:
| Tournament | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Masters Tournament | ||||
| PGA Championship | ||||
| U.S. Open | T20 | CUT | ||
| The Open Championship | NT |
Did not play
- CUT = missed the half-way cut (meaning he didn't play in the final rounds)
- "T" indicates a tie for a place (meaning he shared that spot with other golfers)
- NT = No tournament (this happened in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic)
