Chris Thompson (golfer)
Chris Thompson (born July 11, 1976) is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour.
| Chris Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 11, 1976 Independence, Kansas |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Career | |
| College | Kansas University |
| Turned professional | 1999 |
| Current tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 9[1] |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2014 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life and education
Thompson attended Kansas University where he was a two-time all-American, the first to do so at the university. He earned a degree in Business Administration.[1]
Career
Thompson turned professional in 1999 and qualified for the Web.com Tour in 2007. He played in 30 events that year, with only 16 starts in 2008 and losing his tour status.[2] He failed to qualify for the Web.com Tour in 2015 by missing a birdie putt on his final hole of the tour's qualifying tournament. He qualified for the tour in 2018 and finished the season as one of the most productive players.[2]
Thompson earned his PGA Tour card for the 2018–19 season after finishing in the top 25 on the Web.com Tour money list, becoming a rookie on the tour at the age of 42.[2] Going into the tour, he had nine professional victories, including the 2014 Nebraska Open.[1]
See also
References
- Richman, Howard (December 21, 2017). "At 41, there's still no quit in PGA hopeful and KU alum Chris Thompson". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- Strege, John (August 21, 2018). "Meet Chris Thompson, the PGA Tour's newest 42-year-old rookie". Golf Digest. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
External links
- Chris Thompson at the PGA Tour official site
- Chris Thompson at the Official World Golf Ranking official site