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Austin Lemieux qualifies for PGA Tour event with 66 at qualifier

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 1:29 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Austin Lemieux qualifies for PGA Tour event with 66 at qualifier
Summary

Austin Lemieux shot a 66 at The Country Club of Winter Haven in Florida to qualify for his first PGA Tour event. The 30-year-old, son of NHL Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux, earned a spot at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship next week. Lemieux was among four players who secured positions in the tournament through this qualifier. His score pays homage to his father's iconic number 66, linking the family's sports legacy. Lemieux has recently transitioned from hockey to golf, achieving notable amateur successes prior to this qualification.

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  • •Austin Lemieux shot a 66 at the Winter Haven qualifier.
  • •He qualifies for the Butterfield Bermuda Championship next week.
  • •Lemieux is the son of hockey legend Mario Lemieux.
  • •His score reflects his father's iconic number 66.
  • •Austin previously won a Pennsylvania mid-amateur championship.
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  • 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Lemieux, son of hockey great Mario Lemieux, shoots 66 to reach PGA Tour event
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Austin Lemieux qualified for his first PGA Tour event by shooting a 66, a nod to his father Mario's iconic number.

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