Nationality United States Turned professional 2010 Height 1.91 m | Role Golfer Name Tom Whitney | |
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Born May 16, 1989 (age 35) Lake Tahoe, California, United States ( 1989-05-16 ) Residence Fort Collins, Colorado, United States Professional wins 4 on various mini tours Education | ||
Meet tom whitney: from nuclear missiles to pga tour
Tom Whitney (born May 16, 1989) is an American professional golfer.
Contents
- Meet tom whitney from nuclear missiles to pga tour
- Highlights Round 2 Lincoln Land
- Amateur career
- Professional career
- Military service
- Professional wins
- Professional records
- Military wins
- References
Highlights | Round 2 | Lincoln Land
Amateur career
Whitney was born in South 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 four collegiate tournaments and set four low-scoring school records in his college career. Whitney also competed in the 2009 U.S. Amateur and the 2009 U.S. Amateur Public Links. Whitney completed his college career as a two-time GCAA All-America Scholar and a finalist for the Byron Nelson Award.
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. Whitney made the cut at his debut Web.com Tour event at the Utah Championship in 2015and tied for 63rd. He played on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica in 2016 with a best finished of second at the Roberto De Vicenzo Punta del Este Open Copa NEC.
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
Professional records
Whitney holds the low first-round record at the Colorado Open with an opening round 64 in 2012 He also posted a course record 64 at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Red & White Course) on Oct 8, 2012
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.