Nationality United States U.S. Open T15: 1982 Height 1.75 m Role Golfer Professional wins 7 | Turned professional 1979 Name Larry Rinker Education University of Florida College University of Florida The Open Championship T12: 1992 Weight 70 kg | |
Born July 20, 1957 (age 66)
Stuart, Florida ( 1957-07-20 ) Residence Winter Park, Florida, United States | ||
Former tours PGA TOUR, Web.com Tour Masters Tournament CUT: 1983, 1986 |
Are You an Upper, Mid, or Low Core Player?
Larry Rinker (born July 20, 1957) is an American professional golfer.
Contents
- Are You an Upper Mid or Low Core Player
- Amateur wins
- Professional wins
- Results in major championships
- References
Rinker was born in Stuart, Florida. He played college golf at the University of Florida and turned professional in 1979.
Rinker initially played on mini-tours before joining the PGA Tour in 1981, and regained his tour card via qualifying school for 1982, the first year of the all-exempt tour. His best year came in 1985, when he finished 30th on the money list. He never won on tour, but recorded two runners-up finishes, at the 1984 USF&G Classic and the 1985 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am. His best finish in a major was tied-12th at the 1992 Open Championship. He also finished tied-15th at the 1982 U. S. Open, where he was in the final group for the third round alongside leader Bruce Devlin.
Rinker's brother, Lee, and his sister, Laurie, are also professional golfers. Sister-in-law Kelli, wife of older brother Laine, was also on the LPGA Tour. In 1985 Larry and Laurie Rinker teamed together to win the JCPenney Classic.
Since leaving the tour, Rinker is now teaching full-time in Florida and Colorado and has become one of the top short game instructors in the country. He is also an accomplished guitarist.
Amateur wins
Professional wins
Results in major championships
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied