Tom Weiskopf

Tom Weiskopf (b Nov 9 1942 Massillon, Ohio) is an American golfer whose best years came in the mid 1970s.

Career summary

Weiskopf attended Ohio State University and turned professional in 1964. His first win on the PGA Tour came at the Andy-Williams-San Diego Open in 1968, and fifteen more followed by 1982. His career season was 1973 when he won seven tournaments around the world, including British Open at Royal Troon. This was to remain his only major championship victory, but he was a four time runner up at The Masters and also came second at the 1976 U.S. Open. He was a member of the United States team in the 1973 and 1975 Ryder Cups.

Related Topics:
Ohio State University - PGA Tour - British Open - Royal Troon - Major championship - The Masters - U.S. Open - Ryder Cup

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Weiskopf joined the Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour) in 1992 and won several senior tournaments, including one senior major, the 1995 U.S. Senior Open.

Related Topics:
Champions Tour - Senior major - U.S. Senior Open

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Weiskopf has established a golf course design practice, with at least forty courses to his credit in many parts of the world, including Loch Lomond, the current venue of the Scottish Open. Many of the courses have received considerable praise. He has also worked as a golf analyst for CBS Sports.

Related Topics:
Scottish Open - CBS Sports

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