John N. Dowdall (born June 23, 1960) is an American

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er.

Early life and amateur career

Dowdall was born in

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. He played college golf at

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Professional career

Dowdall turned professional and played on the

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(now Nationwide Tour) and

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from 1990 to 1997. On the Ben Hogan Tour (1992, 1994–96), his best finish was a win at the 1992 Ben Hogan Hawkeye Open. On the PGA Tour (1990, 1993, 1997), his best finish was T-26 at the 1993

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Reinstated amateur status

Dowdall was re-instated as an amateur.

Professional wins (2)

Ben Hogan Tour wins (1)

''*Note: The 1992 Ben Hogan Hawkeye Open was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.''

U.S. Golf Tour wins (1)

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* American male golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Shreveport, Louisiana University of Louisiana at Monroe alumni Golfers from Houston 1960 births Living people 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-golf-bio-stub