Marc Turnesa

Shot 69-67 at the Columbus, Ohio, sectional, qualifying for his first U.S. Open.
Best finish on PGA Tour this season is a tie for fifth at the Transitions Championship.
Earned his Nationwide Tour status at PGA Tour Q-School in 2006 after rebounding from an opening round, 11-over 83 to finish T46. During the fifth round had an ace on the six hole at the Stadium Course. Enjoyed a good year on the Nationwide Tour finishing 16th on the money list, propelling him on the PGA Tour in 2008. Won in his rookie year in Las Vegas at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
In 2009 struggled with neck and back problems, which hindered him in 2010. Playing 2011 PGA Tour on Major Medical Extension.
Part of a famous golf family. His great-uncle, Jim, won the 1952 PGA Championship, and his grandfather, Mike, was a six-time winner on the PGA Tour who finished second to Ben Hogan in the 1948 PGA Championship. Mike was one of seven brothers, six of whom played on PGA Tour. One of those, Joe, was a 15-time PGA Tour winner. The only brother who didn't turn professional was Willie, the 1938 and 1948 U.S. Amateur champion and 1947 British Amateur winner.
2007 Nationwide Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 30; in money - 16; top-10 finishes - 4; stroke average 70.65 (ranked 37th); money $237,890 (ranked 16th); winner Miccosukee Championship.