Lee Rinker

Lee Cross Rinker (born November 10, 1960) is an American professional golfer.

Lee Rinker
Personal information
Full name	Lee Cross Rinker
Born	(1960-11-10) November 10, 1960 (age 64) Stuart, Florida
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Sporting nationality	United States
Residence	Jupiter, Florida
Career
College	University of Alabama
Turned professional	1983
Current tour	Champions Tour
Former tours	PGA Tour Nationwide Tour
Professional wins	3
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	T29: 1998
U.S. Open	T33: 1993
The Open Championship	DNP

Early life and amateur career

In 1960, Rinker was born in Stuart, Florida. Rinker's brother, Larry, and his sister, Laurie, also became professional golfers.

Rinker played college golf at the University of Alabama.

Professional career

In 1983, Rinker turned professional. Rinker had success at 1983 PGA Tour Qualifying School. However, he struggled to keep his card. His best year came in 1997, when he finished second twice, and made nearly $500,000. However, his struggles continued, and he has not made a cut on the PGA Tour since 1999. He has played on the Nationwide Tour for many years. In November 2010, he earned his 2011 Champions Tour card by finishing second at qualifying school.

Rinker is currently the Director of Golf at the Emerald Dunes Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Personal life

Rinker's sister-in-law Kelli, wife of older brother Laine, was also on the LPGA Tour.

Tournament wins

this list may be incomplete

• 2003 South Florida PGA Championship
• 2006 South Florida PGA Championship
• 2008 EZ-Go South Florida PGA Open

Results in major championships

Tournament	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989
U.S. Open	CUT		T58
PGA Championship

Tournament	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
U.S. Open				T33				CUT
PGA Championship		CUT	T56				T52	T61	T29

Tournament	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
U.S. Open						CUT
PGA Championship							CUT			CUT

Note: Rinker never played in the Masters Tournament nor The Open Championship.

  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

U.S. national team appearances

• PGA Cup: 1992 (winners), 2007 (winners), 2009 (winners)

See also

• 1983 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
• 1994 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

External links

• Lee Rinker at the PGA Tour official site
• Lee Rinker at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
• Lee Rinker wins South Florida PGA Open