Chris Thompson (golfer)
Christopher David Thompson (born July 11, 1976) is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour.
| Chris Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Christopher David Thompson |
| Born | July 11, 1976 Independence, Kansas |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | Lawrence, Kansas |
| Career | |
| College | University of Kansas |
| Turned professional | 1999 |
| Current tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour eGolf Professional Tour Golden Bear Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2014 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life and education edit
Thompson attended the University of Kansas 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 edit
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]
Professional wins (4) edit
eGolf Professional Tour wins (3) edit
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5, 2010 | HGM Hotels Classic | 68-62-68-68=266 | −21 | 2 strokes | Tommy Biershenk, Ryan Gildersleeve |
| 2 | Apr 23, 2011 | Columbia Open | 67-65-66-66=264 | −23 | 2 strokes | Brad Fritsch |
| 3 | Mar 14, 2013 | The Championship at Ballantyne Country Club | 68-65=133* | −11 | 2 strokes | Chris Epperson |
*Note: The 2013 Championship at Ballantyne Country Club was shortened to 36 holes due to darkness.
Golden Bear Tour wins (1) edit
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12, 2001 | St Andrews Classic | 66-67-72=205 | −11 | Playoff | Kris Maffet |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c 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 edit
- Chris Thompson at the PGA Tour official site
- Chris Thompson at the Official World Golf Ranking official site