Tom Whitney
| Tom Whitney | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
May 16, 1989 Lake Tahoe, California, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Residence | Fort Collins, Colorado, United States |
| Career | |
| College |
United States Air Force Academy (2010) |
| Turned professional | 2010 |
| Professional wins | 4 on various mini tours [1] |
Tom Whitney (born May 16, 1989) is an American professional golfer.
Amateur career
Whitney was born in Lake Tahoe, California and resides in Fort Collins, Colorado. He attended La Quinta High School in La Quinta, California. After high school, he attended the United States Air Force Academy. Whitney won 4 collegiate tournaments and set 4 various low-scoring school records in his college career.[2] Whitney also competed in the 2009 US Amateur Championship[3] and the 2009 US Amateur Public Links.[4] Whitney completed his college career as a two-time GCAA All-America Scholar[5] and a finalist for the Byron Nelson Award.[6]
Professional career
Whitney turned professional in 2010 after graduating from the US Air Force Academy. His first pro tournament was a sponsor's exemption to the 2010 Colorado Open, where he finished T32.[7]
PGA Tour Experience
Whitney made the cut at his debut Web.com event at the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank held July 30-August 2, 2015. Shot 71-68-70-76, Tied for 63rd.
Military service
Whitney served four years active duty in the U.S. military as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
He was assigned to the 319th Missile Squadron at FE Warren AFB, Wyoming.
Professional wins
- Western North Dakota Charity Pro-Am at Vardon Golf Club, Minot, ND; Aug 20-23, 2015; 61-67-71-66 23-under par with 4-shot margin of victory; won $30,000
- 82nd Annual Greater Cedar Valley Jaycees’ Waterloo Open Golf Classic in Waterloo, IA; July 16 – 19, 2015; 63-66-65 22-under par with 3-shot margin of victory; won $55,000
- eGolf Tour Avondale Open at Avondale Golf Club, Palm Desert, CA; May 7–9, 2014; 69-65-64 15-under par with 4-shot margin of victory [8]
- Pepsi Tour Event at Cimarron Country Club, Jan 2011[9]
Professional records
Whitney holds the low first-round record at the Colorado Open with an opening round 64 in 2012 [10] Whitney also posted a course record 64 at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Red & White Course) on Oct 8, 2012[11]
Military wins
Whitney is a three-time reigning champion for the Air Force Golf Championship and the reigning champion for the Military World Championship, making him as one of the best golfer in the United States Air Force, and one of the best military golfers in the world.
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 19, 2010 | 2010 Air Force Golf Championship[12] | unk-unk-unk-unk=279 | –9 | unk strokes | Mark Gardiner |
| 2 | Oct 26, 2010 | 2010 Armed Forces Golf Championship[13] | 68-69-74-69=280 | –8 | 8 strokes | Mark Gardiner |
| 3 | Sept 25, 2011 | 2011 Air Force Golf Tournament[14] | 62-65-65-63=255 | –29 | 29 strokes | Jason Perry |
| 4 | Oct 2, 2011 | 2011 Armed Forces Golf Championship[14] | 68-69-72-69=278 | –10 | 9 strokes | Mark Gardiner |
| 5 | Oct 18, 2012 | 2012 Armed Forces Golf Championship[14] | 70-66-67-67=270 | –11 | 23 strokes | Adam Dickey |
See also
List of United States Air Force Academy alumni
References
- ↑ "Welcome to the Pepsi Tour". Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Air Force Golf" (PDF). Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Whitney Wraps Up Competition at the US Amateur". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Round of 32 Profiles". USGA. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Falcons' Tom Whitney named Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America scholar". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Whitney a Finalist for Byron Nelson Award". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Colorado Golf Open". Retrieved August 18, 2012.
- ↑ Moore, Stewart. "Former Air Force Academy Star Tom Whitney Picks up Avondale Open Title in First eGolf Tour West Start". Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ↑ "Pepsi Tour". Retrieved 20 August 2012.
- ↑ "Air Force Graduate Tom Whitney takes Colorado Open lead after record 7-under 64". Denver Post. Retrieved 26 August 2012..
- ↑ "Armed Forces Sports" (PDF). Retrieved Nov 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Missile student wins 2010 Air Force Golf Championship". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Eaglewood Golf Course hosts Armed Forces Golf Championship". Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- 1 2 3 "All Air Force Sports Teams--Golf". Retrieved 26 August 2012.