J. J. Killeen
Joseph James "J.J." Killeen is an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career
Killeen was born in San Diego, California. He played college golf at Texas Christian University.Professional career
In 2005, Killeen turned professional. He played on mini-tours, including the Tight Lies Tour and the NGA Hooters Tour before joining the Nationwide Tour in 2008.Killeen made it to the final round of 2010 Q School, but missed earning a tour card by a single stroke.
Killeen won his first Nationwide Tour event in 2011 at the Utah Championship. He won again the following week at the Cox Classic in Nebraska. Killeen ended the 2011 season as the top money earner on the Nationwide Tour, which grants him a full-season exemption on the PGA Tour for 2012, a spot in The Players Championship, and exemption from the reshuffle. He was also voted the Nationwide Tour Player of the Year.
After his touring career ended, Killeen became a club professional out of the Northern Texas section of the PGA. He was one of twenty club pros to qualify for the 2023 PGA Championship.
Awards and honors
- In 2011, Killeen won the money list for the Nationwide Tour.
- In 2011, Killeen was voted by his peers as the Nationwide Tour Player of the Year.
Professional wins (4)
Nationwide Tour wins (2)
Nationwide Tour playoff record| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
| 1 | 2008 | Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship |  Other wins (2)
Results in major championships''Note: Killeen only played in the PGA Championship.''Results in The Players ChampionshipCUT = missed the halfway cut |