Clemson men’s golfer Doc Redman officially announced he is turning pro Tuesday, a move that was expected after Redman won the United States Amateur last August.
Redman’s professional career will begin immediately as he is slated to play in the Memorial Tournament, a PGA Tour event, this week in Ohio.
The Raleigh, N.C. native played two seasons at Clemson, earning All-ACC honors both years.
“I can’t say enough good things about Doc Redman,” Clemson coach Larry Penley said in a statement. “He was a model student-athlete for us, a Dean’s List student in the classroom and an All-American on the golf course.