Sahith Theegala

Sahith Theegala (born 1997[2]) is an American professional golfer.

Sahith Theegala
Personal information
Born1997 (age 23–24)
Orange, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Nationality United States
ResidenceChino Hills, California, U.S.[1]
Career
CollegePepperdine University[1]
Turned professional2020
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenCUT: 2017
The Open ChampionshipDNP
Achievements and awards
Haskins Award2020
Ben Hogan Award2020
Jack Nicklaus Award2020

Amateur career

Theegala was a three-time NCAA All-American at Pepperdine University.[1][3] In his final year at Pepperdine, Theegala won the Southwestern Invitational,[2] the Alister MacKenzie Invitational, and the Australian Master of the Amateurs.[4] His collegiate career was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced the 2020 season to end early, with his Pepperdine team ranked first in the nation.[5]

In 2020, Theegala won the Haskins Award, the Ben Hogan Award, and the Jack Nicklaus Award, becoming just the fifth person ever to win all three awards in the same year.[6][7]

Professional career

Theegala made his professional debut in June 2020 at the Outlaw Tour's Lone Tree Classic, where he tied for third place.[3] He finished T-14 at the 2020 Safeway Open on the PGA Tour.

Amateur wins
  • 2010 Future Masters 1
  • 2011 Junior All-Star at Robinson Ranch
  • 2012 Presidents Boys Cup
  • 2014 Los Angeles City Championship
  • 2017 Southwestern Invitational, Sahalee Players Championship
  • 2018 Waves Challenge
  • 2019 SCGA Amateur Championship, Alister MacKenzie Invitational
  • 2020 Australian Master of the Amateurs, Southwestern Invitational

Source:[8]

U.S. national team appearances

Source:[8]

References
  1. "Sahith Theegala – Men's Golf". Pepperdine University Athletics. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. Romine, Brentley (January 28, 2020). "'I did it for Mamba': Theegala wins Southwestern Invitational in Kobe jersey". Golf Channel.
  3. "Pepperdine Senior Theegala Wins Ben Hogan Award". The New York Times. June 10, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  4. Romine, Brentley (June 9, 2020). "Sahith Theegala adds to accomplishments, wins Ben Hogan Award". Golf Channel. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  5. Conover, Brayden (May 15, 2020). "After long road to recovery, Theegala goes out on top". AmateurGolf.com. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  6. Herrington, Ryan. "Pepperdine's Sahith Theegala grabs another one of college golf's top honors, winning the Ben Hogan Award". Golf Digest. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  7. Romine, Brentley (July 8, 2020). "Sahith Theegala joins exclusive company after winning Jack Nicklaus Award". Golf Channel. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  8. "Sahith Theegala". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
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