More Information About J J Henry
Ronald "J.J." Henry III (born April 2, 1975) is an American PGA Tour golfer.
Henry was born in Fairfield, Connecticut. While attending Texas Christian University he was the individual runner up at the 1998 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships and turned pro later that year. He joined the Nationwide Tour in 1999 and after winning the 2000 BUY.COM Knoxville Open open he moved up to the PGA Tour in 2001. He played steadily in his first five seasons at the elite level without winning any tournaments. His first PGA Tour win came in 2006 at the Buick Championship; he became the first Connecticut golfer to win the event. He played on the 2006 Ryder Cup team.
Henry lives with his wife Lee and his two children in Fort Worth, Texas.
Philanthropic endeavors
In 2006, Henry founded the Henry House Foundation, a non-profit organization with a mission to generate public awareness and to support community-based programs that focus on the healthcare and well-being of children in the community. The foundation makes donations to fund specific, tangible projects initiated by children's medical and support services and organizations in Fort Worth and Southern New England.
Amateur wins (4)
- 1994 Connecticut State Amateur
- 1995 Connecticut State Amateur
- 1998 New England Amateur, Connecticut State Amateur
Professional wins (3)
PGA Tour wins (1)
Nationwide Tour wins (1)
Other wins (1)
Results in major championships
DNP = did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tie
Green background for wins. Yellow background for top-10.
United States national team appearances
Amateur
Professional
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