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BILLY RAY BROWN
UNITED STATES
Height:
6 ft, 3 in
Weight:
205 lbs
Birthday:
04/05/1963
College:University of Houston
Turned Pro:1987
Birthplace:Missouri City, TX
Residence:Missouri City, TX; plays out of Quail Valley CC
PGA TOUR - Media Guide
| PGA TOUR VICTORIES | (3) |
| 1991 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 1992 GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic. 1997 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic. | |
| Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| 1-- Canon Greater Hartford Open, GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic. | |
| Personal | |
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Father, Charlie, was a tackle for the Oakland Raiders, brother Chuck played center for the St. Louis Cardinals. Has served as an on-course reporter for ABC's golf coverage since 1999. |
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| PGA TOURPlayoff Record | |
| 2-0 | |
| Other Information | |
| Three-time TOUR winner has not played on the PGA TOUR since 2002. Has worked with golf telecasts since 1999, primarily as an on-course commentator for GOLF CHANNEL. Completed comeback from second wrist surgery with third PGA TOUR victory at 1997 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic. Was two strokes off lead through 54 holes. After double bogey on par-4 17th, needed birdie on par-5 18th for win. Reached green in two and two-putted for victory worth $180,000. In 1992, closed with rounds of 64-66 to earn playoff at rain-shortened GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Beat Bruce Lietzke, Ben Crenshaw and Raymond Floyd in playoff. In 1991, sank 25-foot birdie putt on first extra hole of playoff with Rick Fehr and Corey Pavin to win Canon Greater Hartford Open. In 1990, tied for the lead through 54 holes of U.S. Open at Medinah. Missed 15-foot putt on 72nd hole that would have put him in playoff with Hale Irwin and Mike Donald. Was a four-time All-American at Houston and was NCAA medalist as a freshman in 1982. Along with teammate Steve Elkington, led Houston to three NCAA team championships. Father, Charlie, was a tackle for the Oakland Raiders; brother Chuck played center for the St. Louis Cardinals. | |
