Tommy Moore (golfer)
Thomas Edward Moore (December 23, 1962 – May 24, 1998) was an American professional golfer.
| Tommy Moore | |
|---|---|
 Moore at 1990 USF&G Classic | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Thomas Edward Moore |
| Born | December 23, 1962 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | May 24, 1998 (aged 35) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Spouse | Tracy Moore |
| Children | Mason |
| Career | |
| College | Oklahoma State |
| Turned professional | 1984 |
| Retired | 1995 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 1 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 1981, 1990 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Moore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He had a decorated junior golf career, ranking #1 in the Junior Golf World Rankings in 1980 (Golf Digest). Moore played college golf at Oklahoma State where he was a teammate of Scott Verplank, Willie Wood, and Philip Walton.[1] He won two events[1] and was an All-American in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 1983.[2] He was also the program's 1st Academic All-American in 1984.
Moore played on the PGA Tour in 1990, 1991, and 1994. His best finish was a T4th at the 1990 Buick Southern Open. He also played on the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour) from 1991 to 1993. His best finish was a win at the 1993 Nike Boise Open.[3]
After retiring from tournament golf, Moore worked as a teaching professional at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans.[2]
Moore died in 1998 at age 35 of a rare blood disease diagnosed as primary amyloidosis.[2]
The Tommy Moore Memorial Junior Golf Championship is held annually in conjunction with the All-State Sugar Bowl. The event is presented by the Kelly Gibson Foundation.[4]
Professional wins (1)
Nike Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26, 1993 | Nike Boise Open | −14 (68-67-64=199) | 3 strokes | Olin Browne |
Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | Nike Utah Classic | Curt Byrum, Jim Carter, Sean Murphy |
Murphy won with birdie on third extra hole Byrum and Carter eliminated with birdie on second hole |
See also
References
- "2010-2011 Oklahoma State Cowboy Golf" (PDF). p. 87. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- "Former PGA player Tommy Moore dead at 35". The Augusta Chronicle. Associated Press. May 27, 1998. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- "Tommy Moore – Season". Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- "Allstate Sugar Bowl Tommy Moore Memorial JGC". Retrieved October 8, 2014.
External links
- Tommy Moore at the PGA Tour official site