Brian Henninger
Golfer and Nationwide Tour champion
Born
October 19th, 1962
62 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional golfer achieved notable success in the 1990s and early 2000s. Competed primarily on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour, achieving significant rankings and tournament victories. Claimed the title at the 1995 Nike Tour Championship and earned a spot on the PGA Tour, showcasing consistent performance.
Won the 1995 Nike Tour Championship
Played on the PGA Tour
Achieved high rankings on the Nationwide Tour
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