John Kimbell (born January 3, 1969) is an American

professional golfer A professional golfer is somebody who receives payments or financial rewards in the sport of golf that are directly related to their skill or reputation. A person who earns money by teaching or playing golf is traditionally considered a "golf pr ...

. Kimbell was born in

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. He did not start playing golf until the age of 22. He turned professional in 1997. Kimbell played on mini-tours, winning three

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events and one Tight Lies Tour event. He has played on the

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since 2007. He has one win on Tour, the 2007

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Professional wins (5)

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

NGA Hooters Tour wins (3)

Other wins (1)

*2003 Audubon Imports Open ( Tight Lies Tour)

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* American male golfers PGA Tour golfers Golfers from Atlanta People from LaFayette, Georgia Sportspeople from Walker County, Georgia 1969 births Living people 20th-century American sportsmen {{US-golf-bio-stub