Nationality United States Web.com Tour 2 Height 1.83 m Former tours PGA TOUR Professional wins 2 Role Golfer Turned professional 1993 | Current tour(s) Nationwide Tour Name Paul Claxton Education University of Georgia College University of Georgia Masters Tournament DNP Weight 68 kg | |
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Born February 9, 1968 (age 56)
Vidalia, Georgia ( 1968-02-09 ) Residence Sea Island, Georgia, United States | ||
Midwest Classic Leader after 2nd day, Paul Claxton
Paul Claxton (born February 9, 1968) is an American professional golfer.
Contents
- Midwest Classic Leader after 2nd day Paul Claxton
- Biography
- Amateur wins 1
- Other wins
- Results in major championships
- US national team appearances
- References
Biography
Claxton was born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the golf team. He majored in Business and graduated in 1992.
Claxton turn professional in 1993. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1997, 2002, 2005 and 2008. He was a member of the Nationwide Tour in 1995-96, 1998–2001, 2003–04, 2006–07 and 2009-10. When he won the 2007 Melwood Prince George's County Open, he surpassed $1,000,000 in earnings on the Nationwide Tour becoming the first player to do so.
Claxton has participated in two majors, including the 2005 U.S. Open. He finished tied for 23rd.
After Claxton's touring career ended, he became a club professional in Georgia. He qualified for the 2017 PGA Championship through the PGA Professional Championship.
Claxton lives in Vidalia, Georgia.
Amateur wins (1)
Other wins
Results in major championships
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied