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Bob Lohr
American golfer
American golfer
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Bob Lohr |
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| fullname | Robert Harold Lohr |
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| birth_place | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| height | |
| weight | 185 lb |
| nationality | |
| college | Miami University |
| yearpro | 1983 |
| retired | |
| tour | |
| extour | PGA Tour |
| prowins | 3 |
| pgawins | 1 |
| champwins | |
| seneurowins | |
| otherwins | 2 |
| majorwins | |
| masters | T46: 1989 |
| usopen | T33: 1990 |
| open | T79: 1995 |
| pga | T41: 1989 |
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| wghofyear | |
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Robert Harold Lohr (born November 2, 1960) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Early life and amateur career
In 1960, Lohr was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was raised in Milford, Ohio. He attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and was a member of the golf team; he won All-American honors (honorable mention) in his senior year, and All-MAC honors in his last three years.
Professional career
In 1983, Lohr turned professional. He moved to Loveland, Ohio during this era.
Lohr played on the PGA Tour from 1985 to 1996. He finished in a tie for first place at the end of regulation in three PGA Tour events. In the 1988 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic, he defeated Chip Beck on the fifth hole of a playoff. In 1993 at the H-E-B Texas Open, he lost in a playoff to Jay Haas. In 1995 at the Bell Canadian Open, Lohr lost in a playoff to Mark O'Meara. He also finished runner-up in four other events.
Lohr's best finish in a major was T-33 in the 1990 U.S. Open.
During his late 30s and 40s, Lohr played some on the Nationwide Tour. He was inducted into the Miami University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993.
Personal life
Lohr lives in the greater Orlando, Florida area.
Awards and honors
- While at Miami University, Lohr earned All-MAC honors as a sophomore, junior, and senior.
- As a senior, he earned All-American honors (honorable mention).
- In 1993, Lohr was inducted into the Miami University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Professional wins (3)
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| victory | Runner-up | ||||
| 1 | Oct 29, 1988 | Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic | −25 (62-67-66-68=263) | Playoff | USA Chip Beck |
PGA Tour playoff record (1–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1988 | Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic | USA Chip Beck | Won with par on fifth extra hole |
| 2 | 1993 | H.E.B. Texas Open | USA Jay Haas | Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
| 3 | 1995 | Bell Canadian Open | USA Mark O'Meara | Lost to par on first extra hole |
Source:
Other wins (2)
- 1987 Peru Open
- 1990 Mexican Open
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T46 | |||||||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T58 | CUT | T33 | ||||||||
| The Open Championship | T79 | |||||||||||
| PGA Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | T41 | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
References
References
- "Biographical information from Miami University Athletics Hall of Fame".
- (1986-07-18). "Lohr Leads on 63". [[The New York Times]].
- "Bob Lohr". PGA Tour.
- "Golf Major Championships".
- "Bob Lohr". PGA Tour.
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