Jackson Buchanan is an American amateur golfer. He has a best World Golf Amateur Ranking of no. 30. and is ranked No. 8 in the Golfweek/AmateurGolf.com World Rankings.
Moreover, he is a new member of the 124th edition of the U.S. Open Championship which runs from 13 to 16 June 2024. He secured his entry by winning his final qualifying tournament carding -13 in his 36-hole marathon day at the Golf Club of Georgia (Lakeside Course) in Alpharetta, Georgia on 3 June 2024.
The longest day in golf results in Jackson Buchanan and @4Brian_Cam heading to @usopengolf! #Illini // #HTTO pic.twitter.com/PNMk0DlDVm
— Illinois Men’s Golf (@IlliniMGolf) June 3, 2024
Well, this will be his first appearance in a professional tournament. He missed the cut during qualifying last season.
Buchanan plays collegiately at the University of Illinois and is in his junior year. He has a remarkable junior year, winning the 2024 Duck Invitational and finishing in solo second place at the Big Ten championships.
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Likewise, he led the team with eight top-10 finishes and tied for the team lead with 12 rounds in the 60s. He was also named Big Ten Golfer of the Year and earned GCAA PING All-Midwest Region honors.
As a sophomore, he earned NCAA All-Championship Team honors as a top-15 finisher (T2) in stroke play at the NCAA Championship. He was named All-American by the GCAA (honorable mention) and GolfWeek (honorable mention).
Jackson was ranked 47th nationally and fourth in the state of Georgia in the Rolex AJGA rankings as a junior. Additionally, he won the 2020 AJGA Stewart Cink Championship and finished third at the 2020 Georgia State Golf Association Junior Championship. He was selected as an All-State performer all four seasons.
Learn about golfer Jackson Buchanan which includes his wiki, college, parents, dating status, and personal life details here.
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Jackson Buchanan Wiki & Age: Where Is He From?
Born Jackson Tyler Buchanan on 19 February 2002, Buchanan is 22 years old now. His birthplace is South Bend, Indiana.
Moreover, he spent his early life in Dacula, Georgia. There, he attended Buford High School where he earned four varsity letters for golf. He graduated from Buford with honors in 2021 and was a member of the Spanish National Honor Society.
Jackson graduated with honors from Buford High School in 2021. (Source: Jackson’s Instagram)
Buchanan then signed with the University of Illinois to play collegiate golf. He is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Operations Management there.
Jackson Buchanan Family: Meet His Parents & Siblings
Jackson is the son of John Buchanan and Sherri Buchanan. His parents raised him in Dacula, Georgia and both of them are in the medical sector.
The golfer’s father John is a medical doctor by profession specializing in nonsurgical orthopedics. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University followed by nine years in the United States Army.
John was a collegiate athlete at Mercer University. There, he lettered for four years in NCAA Division I baseball.
Likewise, his mom Sherri is a registered nurse currently working as a clinical supervisor at Advanced Care Partners. A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, she also served in the
Buchanan has an elder and a younger sister. (Source: Jackson’s Facebook)
Jackson is accompanied by an elder sister named Kylie Buchanan, and a younger sister, Lindsay Buchanan. Kylie is also an athlete who was a member of the women’s soccer team at Mercer University. She recently served as a
Jackson Buchanan Girlfriend: Is He Dating Anyone?
Buchanan has not shared his relationship update. He seems to be single at the moment.
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Meanwhile, the golfer was believed to be dating a girl named Callie in the past. Callie is also a graduate of Buford High School and was his prom date.
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Jackson has not shared pictures with Callie in recent days.
Bio & Family |
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| Name | Jackson Buchanan |
| Birth Name | Jackson Tyler Buchanan |
| DOB | 19 February 2002 |
| Place of Birth | South Bend, Indiana |
| Father’s Name | John Buchanan |
| Mother’s Name | Sherri Buchanan |
| Siblings | Two Sisters |
| Brother/s | |
| Sister/s | Kylie Buchanan, Lindsay Buchanan |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| High School | Buford High School |
| College/University | University of Illinois |
Career & Net Worth |
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| Profession | Golfer |
| Career | |
| Known For | U.S. Open |
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Salary | N/A |
| Notable Credits | Won The 2024 Duck Invitational |
Personal Life |
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|---|---|
| Gay/Lesbian | No |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Husband/Wife | N/A |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend | Callie (Broke up) |
| Engaged | N/A |
| Wedding Date | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Son/s | N/A |
| Daughter/s | N/A |
| Divorce | N/A |
Body Statistics |
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| Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
| Weight | 70 KG |
| Measurements | N/A |
| Shoe Size | N/A |
| Dress Size | N/A |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
