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{{Short description|American golfer (born 1963)}}
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{{Infobox golfer
{{Infobox golfer
| name = Jeff Brehaut
| name = Jeff Brehaut
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| yearpro = 1986
| yearpro = 1986
| retired = <!-- Year retired -->
| retired = <!-- Year retired -->
| tour = [[Nationwide Tour]]
| tour = [[Champions Tour]]
| extour = [[PGA Tour]]
| extour = [[PGA Tour]]<br>[[Web.com Tour]]
| prowins = 5
| prowins = 5
| pgawins = <!-- Number of PGA Tour wins -->
| eurowins = <!-- Number of European Tour wins -->
| japwins = <!-- Number of Japan Golf Tour wins -->
| asiawins = <!-- Number of Asian Tour wins -->
| sunwins = <!-- Number of Sunshine Tour wins -->
| auswins = <!-- Number of PGA Tour of Australasia wins -->
| nwidewins = 2
| nwidewins = 2
| chalwins = <!-- Number of Challenge Tour wins -->
| champwins = <!-- Number of Champions Tour wins -->
| champwins = <!-- Number of Champions Tour wins -->
| seneurowins = <!-- Number of European Seniors Tour wins -->
| seneurowins = <!-- Number of European Seniors Tour wins -->
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==Early life==
==Early life==
Brehaut was born in [[Mountain View, California]] and attended the [[University of the Pacific (United States)|University of the Pacific]], where he graduated in 1986 with a degree in [[Communications]].
Brehaut was born in [[Mountain View, California]], and attended the [[University of the Pacific (United States)|University of the Pacific]], where he graduated in 1986 with a degree in [[Communications]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
Brehaut turned professional in 1986 and played on mini-tours until he started playing full time on the [[Nationwide Tour]] in 1993. He played on the Nationwide Tour from 1993–98, picking up his only two wins in 1995 and 1997. He graduated from PGA Tour [[Q-School]] at the end of 1998 with a T23.
Brehaut turned professional in 1986 and played on mini-tours until he started playing full-time on the [[Nationwide Tour]] in 1993. He played on the Nationwide Tour from 1993–98, picking up his only two wins in 1995 and 1997. He graduated from PGA Tour [[Q-School]] at the end of 1998 with a T23.


Brehaut played his first full season on the [[PGA Tour]] in 1999, but was unable to keep his card. He played a select few events on the Nationwide Tour in 2000, but failed to make any cuts. He got his PGA Tour card again for 2001-07, with his best season being 2005 where he made 16 of 33 cuts, had 5 top-10s and earned [[USD|$]]1,217,061.<ref>[http://www.pgatour.com/players/00/81/23/ Jeff Brehaut 2005 PGA Tour Breakdown]</ref>
Brehaut played his first full season on the [[PGA Tour]] in 1999, but was unable to keep his card. He played a select few events on the Nationwide Tour in 2000, but failed to make any cuts. He got his PGA Tour card again for 2001-07, with his best season being 2005 where he made 16 of 33 cuts, had 5 top-10s and earned [[USD|$]]1,217,061.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/00/81/23/ |title=Jeff Brehaut 2005 PGA Tour Breakdown |access-date=2009-06-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090621014731/http://www.pgatour.com/players/00/81/23/ |archive-date=2009-06-21 |url-status=dead |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


In November 2004, Brehaut won the [[Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational]] after making a 5 foot putt birdie putt on 18 for a one stroke win over [[Kevin Sutherland]].<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-102694772.html Jeff Brehaut wins Pebble Beach Invitational - AP Online]</ref>
In November 2004, Brehaut won the [[Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational]] after making a 5-foot putt birdie putt on 18 for a one stroke win over [[Kevin Sutherland]].<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-102694772.html Jeff Brehaut wins Pebble Beach Invitational - AP Online]{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>


Brehaut last played full-time on the PGA Tour in 2007, where he made 8 cuts in 21 events and lost his PGA Tour card. He has been back playing the Nationwide Tour full time since the 2008 season. He achieved his first top-5 finish since May 2008 with a T5 effort at the 2010 [[Chattanooga Classic]] in October.
Brehaut last played full-time on the PGA Tour in 2007, where he made 8 cuts in 21 events and lost his PGA Tour card. He has been back playing the Nationwide Tour full-time since the 2008 season. He achieved his first top-5 finish since May 2008 with a T5 effort at the 2010 [[Chattanooga Classic (Nationwide Tour)|Chattanooga Classic]] in October.


His best finish on the PGA Tour was 3rd at the [[2005 PGA Tour|2005]] [[The International (golf)|The International]].
His best finish on the PGA Tour was 3rd at the [[2005 PGA Tour|2005]] [[The International (golf)|The International]].


His best finish at a [[Men's major golf championships|major championship]] was a T17 in the [[2007 U.S. Open Golf Championship|2007 U.S. Open]].<ref>[http://howtobuildyourgolfswing.com/the-journey-continues-for-jeff-brehaut/ The Journey Continues for Brehaut]</ref>
His best finish at a [[Men's major golf championships|major championship]] was a T17 in the [[2007 U.S. Open Golf Championship|2007 U.S. Open]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://howtobuildyourgolfswing.com/the-journey-continues-for-jeff-brehaut/ |title=The Journey Continues for Brehaut |access-date=June 18, 2009 |archive-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110712224319/http://howtobuildyourgolfswing.com/the-journey-continues-for-jeff-brehaut/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


He has over $3,700,000 in career earnings on the PGA Tour and over $600,000 in Nationwide Tour career earnings.
He has over $3,700,000 in career earnings on the PGA Tour and over $600,000 in Nationwide Tour career earnings.
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==Professional wins (5)==
==Professional wins (5)==
===Nike Tour wins (2)===

{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
===Nationwide Tour wins (2)===
!No.!!Date!!Tournament!!Winning score!!Margin of<br>victory!!Runners-up
{| class="wikitable"
!No.!!Date!!Tournament!!Winning Score!!Margin of Victory!!Runners-up
|-
|-
|align=center|1
|1
|Mar 5, 1995
|align=right|Mar 5, [[1995 Nike Tour|1995]]
|[[NIKE Inland Empire Open]]
|[[Nike Inland Empire Open]]
|<nowiki>-12 (70-66-68=204)</nowiki>
|−12 (70-66-68=204)
|1 stroke
|1 stroke
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Danny Briggs (golfer)|Danny Briggs]], {{flagicon|USA}} [[David Toms]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Danny Briggs (golfer)|Danny Briggs]], {{flagicon|USA}} [[David Toms]]
|-
|-
|align=center|2
|2
|Apr 20, 1997
|align=right|Apr 20, [[1997 Nike Tour|1997]]
|[[NIKE Mississippi Gulf Coast Open]]
|[[Nike Mississippi Gulf Coast Open]]
|<nowiki>-13 (71-69-65-70=275)</nowiki>
|−13 (71-69-65-70=275)
|6 strokes
|6 strokes
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Bateman]], {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Scherrer]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Dan Bateman]], {{flagicon|USA}} [[Tom Scherrer]]
|}

'''Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)'''
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!No.!!Year!!Tournament!!Opponents!!Result
|-style="background:#F2C1D1;"
|align=center|1
|[[1997 Nike Tour|1997]]
|[[Nike Wichita Open]]
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ben Bates]], {{flagicon|USA}} [[Carl Paulson]],<br>{{flagicon|USA}} [[Chris Smith (golfer)|Chris Smith]]
|Bates won with birdie on first extra hole
|}
|}


===Other wins (3)===
===Other wins (3)===
*2002 [[PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament]]
*2004 [[Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational]]
*2004 [[Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational]]
*2009 [[Straight Down Fall Classic]] (with Todd Barsotti)
*2009 [[Straight Down Fall Classic]] (with Todd Barsotti)
*2018 [[Northern California PGA Championship]]


==Results in major championships==
==Results in major championships==
{| cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" border="1" style="font-size: 95%; border: #aaa solid 1px; border-collapse: collapse;"
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;text-align:center;"
!Tournament !! 2007 !! 2008 !! 2009
|- bgcolor="#eeeeee"
!align="left"|Tournament !! 2007 !! 2008 !! 2009
|-
|-
|align=left|[[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]
|[[Masters Tournament|The Masters]]
|T17
|align="center"|DNP
|style="background:#eeeeee;"|
|align="center"|DNP
|T58
|align="center"|DNP
|-
|[[U.S. Open (golf)|U.S. Open]]
|align="center"|T17
|align="center"|DNP
|align="center"|T58
|-
|[[The Open Championship]]
|align="center"|DNP
|align="center"|DNP
|align="center"|DNP
|-
|[[PGA Championship]]
|align="center"|DNP
|align="center"|DNP
|align="center"|DNP
|}
|}
{{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}}

DNP = did not play<br>
"T" = tied<br>
''Note: Brehaut only played in the U.S. Open.''
CUT = missed the half-way cut<br>
"T" = tied for place<br>
Yellow background for top-10.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[1998 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates]]
*[[1999 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates]]
*[[1999 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates]]
*[[2001 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates]]
*[[2001 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{PGATour player|08123}}
*{{PGATour player|08123}}
*{{OWGR|6280}}


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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Professional golfer
| DATE OF BIRTH = June 13, 1963
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Mountain View, California
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Latest revision as of 09:57, 27 November 2024

Jeff Brehaut
Personal information
Born (1963-06-13) June 13, 1963 (age 61)
Mountain View, California
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceLos Altos, California
Career
CollegeUniversity of the Pacific
Turned professional1986
Current tour(s)Champions Tour
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Web.com Tour
Professional wins5
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour2
Other3
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenT17: 2007
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Jeff Brehaut (born June 13, 1963) is an American professional golfer.

Early life

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Brehaut was born in Mountain View, California, and attended the University of the Pacific, where he graduated in 1986 with a degree in Communications.

Professional career

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Brehaut turned professional in 1986 and played on mini-tours until he started playing full-time on the Nationwide Tour in 1993. He played on the Nationwide Tour from 1993–98, picking up his only two wins in 1995 and 1997. He graduated from PGA Tour Q-School at the end of 1998 with a T23.

Brehaut played his first full season on the PGA Tour in 1999, but was unable to keep his card. He played a select few events on the Nationwide Tour in 2000, but failed to make any cuts. He got his PGA Tour card again for 2001-07, with his best season being 2005 where he made 16 of 33 cuts, had 5 top-10s and earned $1,217,061.[1]

In November 2004, Brehaut won the Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational after making a 5-foot putt birdie putt on 18 for a one stroke win over Kevin Sutherland.[2]

Brehaut last played full-time on the PGA Tour in 2007, where he made 8 cuts in 21 events and lost his PGA Tour card. He has been back playing the Nationwide Tour full-time since the 2008 season. He achieved his first top-5 finish since May 2008 with a T5 effort at the 2010 Chattanooga Classic in October.

His best finish on the PGA Tour was 3rd at the 2005 The International.

His best finish at a major championship was a T17 in the 2007 U.S. Open.[3]

He has over $3,700,000 in career earnings on the PGA Tour and over $600,000 in Nationwide Tour career earnings.

Brehaut, who earned his spot through a regional qualifying event, was the co-leader at the 2009 U.S. Open on Thursday's first round which was rained out due to torrential rain. Brehaut was at -1 through 11 holes at Bethpage Black golf course. He finished tied for 58th.

Brehaut finished 2nd at the Champions Tour qualifying tournament in December 2012 and is eligible to compete once he turns 50 on June 13, 2013. His first senior event will be the Encompass Championship near Chicago in mid-June.

Professional wins (5)

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Nike Tour wins (2)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runners-up
1 Mar 5, 1995 Nike Inland Empire Open −12 (70-66-68=204) 1 stroke United States Danny Briggs, United States David Toms
2 Apr 20, 1997 Nike Mississippi Gulf Coast Open −13 (71-69-65-70=275) 6 strokes United States Dan Bateman, United States Tom Scherrer

Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 1997 Nike Wichita Open United States Ben Bates, United States Carl Paulson,
United States Chris Smith
Bates won with birdie on first extra hole

Other wins (3)

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Results in major championships

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Tournament 2007 2008 2009
U.S. Open T17 T58
  Did not play

"T" = tied
Note: Brehaut only played in the U.S. Open.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jeff Brehaut 2005 PGA Tour Breakdown". Archived from the original on June 21, 2009. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
  2. ^ Jeff Brehaut wins Pebble Beach Invitational - AP Online[dead link]
  3. ^ "The Journey Continues for Brehaut". Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
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