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UNITED STATES
| PGA TOUR VICTORIES | (13) |
| 1997 Quad City Classic. 1999 Sprint International, Buick Challenge. 2000 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. 2001 Compaq Classic of New Orleans, PGA Championship, Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. 2003 Wachovia Championship, FedEx St. Jude Classic. 2004 FedEx St. Jude Classic. 2005 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. 2006 Sony Open
in Hawaii. 2011 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
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| Nationwide Tour VICTORIES | (2) |
| 1995 NIKE Greater Greenville Classic, NIKE Wichita Open. | |
| Other Victories | |
| (1): 2009 CVS/Caremark Charity Classic [with Nick Price] | |
| Current Year PGA TOUR Money and Position | (53) |
| $795,087 | |
| Current Year Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| T6-- Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation. T10-- THE PLAYERS Championship. | |
| Current Year PGA TOUR Best Round | |
| 63 at Round 1, Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation. | |
| Current Year PGA TOUR Highlights | |
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Finished T6 at the Humana Challenge after holding a share of the first- and second-round leads. One year after finishing runner-up to K.J. Choi in a playoff, finished T10 at THE PLAYERS after equaling the low round of the week with a 7-under 65 Sunday. Began the final round tied for 48th at even par but improved to T10 with the 65, his career-low score in 60 TPC Sawgrass rounds. Final-round 65 featured an eagle on the par-4 No. 4, when he holed a pitching wedge from 123 yards. After missing the cut in his first six starts at THE PLAYERS, has now made 11 cuts in his last 14 starts, with three top 10s. |
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| Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| 1-- Quad City Classic, Sprint International, Buick Challenge, Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, Compaq Classic of New Orleans, PGA Championship, Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, Wachovia Championship, FedEx St. Jude Classic, FedEx St. Jude Classic, World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, Sony Open in Hawaii, Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. | |
| Best Nationwide Tour Finishes | |
| 1-- NIKE Greater Greenville Classic, NIKE Wichita Open. | |
| 2011 Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| 1-- Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, The Presidents Cup. P2-- THE PLAYERS Championship. T3-- Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard, CVS Caremark Charity Classic. T4-- PGA Championship. T5-- Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. T9-- World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. T10-- BMW Championship. | |
| 2011 Season PGA TOUR | |
| Tournaments Entered--23; in money--16; Top 10 finishes--7 | |
| Career Highlights | |
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2011: Recorded his first win since the 2006 season and his best finish on the money list since the 2005 season. Finished 20th in the FedExCup standings and had seven top 10s and 13 top 25s in 16 made cuts. Finished T5 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic after holding a share of the first-round lead, at 5-under-par 66. Finished T3 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, rebounding from a first-round 74 to post rounds of 67-69-72 to finish two strokes behind champion Martin Laird. It was his first top-10 finish in 10 career Bay Hill starts. Collected his third top-five finish of the season, losing in a playoff to K.J. Choi at THE PLAYERS. Converted a 17-foot, 2-inch birdie putt on No. 18, just the fourth birdie of the final round on the closing hole, to force the playoff. Three-putted for bogey on No. 17, the first hole of sudden-death. Held the outright lead at 13-under through 15 holes during the final round, but his second shot from 245 yards on the par-5 16th found the water and led to a bogey. His performance was only his second top 10 in 19 career starts at THE PLAYERS. Fired four sub-par rounds for the first time at TPC Sawgrass. Carded a bogey-free 66 in the first round, equaling his lowest round at THE PLAYERS. Held the outright 36-hole lead at 10-under. Came back the following week with the 13th win of his career and first in 48 starts in the state of Texas, winning the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial by one stroke over Charlie Wi. Became the first player to lose a playoff one week and win the next since Phil Mickelson lost in a playoff to Jesper Parnevik at the 2000 HP Byron Nelson Championship and then won at Colonial the following week. The victory came in his 125th start since winning for the last time at the 2006 Sony Open in Hawaii. Tied with Wi at 13-under through 10 holes Sunday, holed out his third shot on the par-5 11th hole from 87 yards for eagle, leading to a one-stroke lead that he would never relinquish. Began the week with rounds of 62-62, equaling the best opening 36-hole score on the PGA TOUR (dating to 1970), and entered the third round with a seven-stroke cushion—equaling the largest-ever at Colonial (Chandler Harper in 1955) and largest on TOUR since Tiger Woods held the same advantage at the 2000 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. The victory led to him earning May Player of the Month honors. It is his third such honor but first since 2001. Finished T9 at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with all four rounds in the 60s (68-68-68-67). It is his fourth top-10 at the Bridgestone Invitational and first since 2006 (T8). Making his 15th career start at the PGA Championship, recorded his second-best finish at the event with a T4, three strokes out of the Keegan Bradley-Jason Dufner playoff. His sixth top 10 of the season came at the same site where he won his only major championship—the 2001 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Third-round 65 equaled the same score he posted in the second and third rounds en route to winning in 2001, just one shy of his career-low round in 51 major championship starts (final-round 64 at the 1998 Masters). Finished T10 at the BMW Championship on the strength of a second-round 66. With the performance, he secured his fourth trip to The Presidents Cup and first since 2007. Received the Payne Stewart Award at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola for sharing Stewart's respect for the traditions of the game, his commitment to uphold the game's heritage of charitable support and his professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the sport through his dress and conduct. Played on his fourth Presidents Cup for the United States, posting a 3-1-0 record including a singles victory over Robert Allenby. 2010: Claimed a pair of top-five-finishes, both in final six starts of the campaign. In 20th start, finished second at the Wyndham Championship, posting rounds of 65-64 on the weekend. Birdied the 72nd hole, rolling in a putt from 27 feet, to finish one stroke behind Arjun Atwal for first top-10 finish of the season, Jumped from 98th to 44th in the final Regular Season FedExCup standings. Finished T15 at the BMW Championship and was eliminated from the Playoffs but carried momentum to a strong start to the Fall Series, with a T11 at the Viking Classic and T3 at The McGladrey Classic. Opened in Sea Island with rounds of 64-66 to take the 36-hole lead, with rounds of 70-68 leading to his second top-10 finish of the season. 2009: Enjoyed another solid year with seven top-10 finishes, including three runner-up finishes. Played in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events en route to 19th-place finish in the FedExCup. Battled winner Zach Johnson in the final round before finishing two strokes back as the runner-up at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Was one stroke back entering the final hole, but drove into a fairway bunker and didn't have the opportunity to go for the par-5 green in two. Finished tied with Adam Scott. Tied his best finish at the FBR Open with a T4 (2005). The Louisiana native fired three rounds of 4-under 68 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to finish T5. By virtue of his T5 finish, the 2001 New Orleans champion earned a spot in THE PLAYERS Championship field for becoming the highest-ranked player in the FedExCup standings outside of the top-10 who was otherwise not exempt. Opened with a 5-under 67 at THE PLAYERS on his way to a T9 finish despite a 5-over 77 in the third round. Also T2 along with Bryce Molder at the St. Jude Classic in Memphis, his seventh career top-10 finish in this event. Finished five strokes back of Brian Gay but final-round 65 included an eagle at the par-5 16th hole that jumped him into second for good. Kept the momentum going just two weeks later by matching that T2 finish at the Travelers Championship, where he posted three rounds of 5-under 65. 2008: Claimed six top-25 finishes, including a season-best T8 at the Viking Classic in September. Making his first start at the Viking Classic since 1998, posted a 6-under 66 on Sunday to finish T8. It was his first top-10 finish of the season. The last time he failed to crack the top-10 in a season was in 1994. Exempt through 2011 based upon multiple PGA TOUR victories in multiple years, beginning with a five-year exemption for winning the 2001 PGA Championship. Subsequent victories added years to the exempt status. 2007: Led the U.S. team with a 4-0-1 record at The Presidents Cup. Best finish was a T3 for the two-time champion at the Stanford St. Jude Championship, his sixth consecutive top-10 in Memphis. One week later, posted T5 at the U.S. Open, four strokes behind champion Angel Cabrera. Second career U.S. Open top-10 in 11 starts. Was ranked 24th at the start of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Had to withdraw from the Deutsche Bank Championship due to a bad back and dropped to 31st in the standings. Finished T18 at the BMW Championship and dropped to 33rd in the standings, thereby missing THE TOUR Championship for the first time since 1998. Made his third consecutive Presidents Cup team. Entered the 2007 Presidents Cup with a career record of 2-7-1, but led the U.S. team as he went undefeated (4-0-1) and totaled 4.5 points. 2006: Collected a first, second and third for the second straight season. Finished in the top-15 on the TOUR money list for the seventh time in the last eight years. Earned 12th career TOUR victory by five strokes at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Tied with Chad Campbell heading into the final round after shooting a TOUR career-best 9-under-par 61 in the third round. The 61 set the course record at Waialae CC. Birdied two of the first three holes on Sunday and won going away with a final-round 65, topping Campbell and Rory Sabbatini by five strokes. One of four players with official TOUR victories in each of the last four years. Finished T2 at the Ford Championship at Doral, one stroke behind champion Tiger Woods. Three-putted 72nd hole with Woods in the fairway behind him, allowing Woods to win with a final bogey. Suffered a back injury during the first round of the U.S. Open at Winged Foot in mid-June. Withdrew before the second round and returned to action at the Buick Open in early August. Made his third consecutive U.S. Ryder Cup team, earning one-half point (0-3-1). 2005: Went over the $3-million mark for the fourth time in his 13 years on TOUR. Missed matching career-high in top-10s by one with 11 (12/2002), including a win, a second and a third. Recorded four straight top-10s for the first time in his career from FBR Open in February to The Honda Classic in March. Earned 11th career TOUR victory with a 6-and-5 win over Chris DiMarco in the final of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Took a 6-up lead after the 18-hole morning session. Was 9-up at one point. The 6-and-5 win marked the largest margin of victory in tournament final history. The win marked the fourth top-10 in six starts (2000-2005) at the Accenture Match Play Championship. With the victory, moved into the top 10 (No. 9) in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time since after the 2004 Nissan Open. With the $1.3 million paycheck, surpassed Nick Price for sixth all-time on the PGA TOUR in earnings with more than $20 million. Forced to withdraw from the 84 Lumber Classic during the first round on Sept. 15. Rushed off the course and stayed in Pittsburgh's UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital for overnight observation. Doctors diagnosed a heart condition called Supraventricular Tachycardia, a general term for a rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles. Non-life threatening ailment that was cured through surgery in mid-November. TOUR members Steve Jones and Phil Tataurangi underwent similar procedures in previous years. One week later, posted a 1-3-0 record at The Presidents Cup, including a 2-and-1 Sunday singles victory over Trevor Immelman. 2004: Finished outside the top 10 (No. 22) on the TOUR money list for the first time since 2000. Missed the Mercedes Championships due to December 9, 2003 surgery on left wrist (bone spurs). Defending champion became the third player to win back-to-back titles at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, joining Dave Hill (1969-70) and Lee Trevino (1971-72). Opened a seven-stroke lead entering the final round after opening 67-63-65. Posted final-round, 2-over 73 to end streak of 11 consecutive rounds in the 60s at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, but still captured event by six over runner-up Bob Estes. Finished sixth on the Ryder Cup team points list to make his second U.S. Ryder Cup squad. 2003: Won twice, at the Wachovia Championship and FedEx St. Jude Classic, and had a third straight season inside the money list top 10. Despite severe food poisoning during the week, finished runner-up to Tiger Woods in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Was four down after 18 holes in the 36-hole final at La Costa Resort and Spa, and lost 2 and 1. Earned first victory in 42 starts at the inaugural Wachovia Championship. Despite a quadruple-bogey eight on the 72nd hole, held off Vijay Singh, Robert Gamez and Brent Geiberger by two shots for eighth career TOUR title. Carded four rounds in the 60s to capture the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Used final-round 7-under 64 to overcome 54-hole leader Richard S. Johnson. Has reached multiple TOUR victories in three seasons (1999, 2001, 2003). Underwent surgery on his left wrist on Dec. 9 to remove bone spurs. 2002: Despite not winning for the first time on TOUR since 1998, finished fourth on TOUR money list with $3,461,794. Earned a career-best 12 top-10 finishes, tied for second on TOUR, including three runner-up finishes (lost in playoff to Sergio Garcia at Mercedes Championships, T2 at Colonial and solo second at Buick Challenge). In first Ryder Cup appearance, led U.S. squad with a 3-1-1 record, including a singles victory over Sergio Garcia. 2001: Best season on TOUR, with three victories (second only to Tiger Woods' five), nine top 10s and third place on money list ($3,791,595). Captured first major, the PGA Championship, in dramatic fashion. Shot 66-65-65 to hold the 54-hole lead, which included an ace on the par-3 15th in Saturday's third round. Battled playing competitor Phil Mickelson in the final round. Holding a one-stroke lead over Mickelson on the par-4 18th hole, he chose to lay up short of a water hazard in front of the green after studying a poor lie from 213 yards. He hit a wedge to 12 feet and sank the par putt for the win after Mickelson's long birdie putt rolled just short. First victory of the season came on home soil at the Compaq Classic of New Orleans. Won third title of the season at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, shooting 67-68 on the weekend to win for the second consecutive year in Williamsburg, VA. Made four-man playoff at THE TOUR Championship, losing to Mike Weir's birdie on the first playoff hole. 2000: Earned fourth PGA TOUR title and for the first time in career won in consecutive seasons with playoff victory at Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. Made five-foot par putt on first playoff hole to beat Mike Weir. Victory marked first time he won by coming from behind (trailed by two entering final round). 1999: Breakthrough season where he was one of seven multiple winners on way to 10th-place finish on TOUR money list. Picked up second career TOUR title at Sprint International. Victory was second wire-to-wire win (1997 Quad City Classic). Birdied last two holes at Castle Pines GC to defeat David Duval by three points. Came close to wins in back-to-back weeks, finishing T2 at Reno-Tahoe Open. Played through back pain to earn third TOUR title at Buick Challenge. Shared second-round lead and held 54-hole lead prior to defeating Stuart Appleby by three strokes. Had to quit Wednesday pro-am after one hole due to severe back pain. 1998: Made an impression in first Masters Tournament appearance in 1998. Shot final-round 64, one off Augusta National course record and one shy of record for any major championship. Hot finish helped Masters rookie to T6 finish. Back-nine 29 tied tournament record, as did his six consecutive birdies on holes 12-17. 1997: Captured first TOUR title at Quad City Classic by three strokes after sharing 54-hole lead. 1995: Won Greenville Classic in playoff over Tom Scherrer. Won another playoff over E.J. Pfister at Wichita Open. 1992: Opened Kemper Open with course-record-tying 63, first time he set foot on TPC at Avenel. 1991: First qualified for TOUR by finishing 24th in PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Amateur: First-team All-American at LSU in 1988-89, when he was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. Won the Junior World Championship and the PGA Junior Championship as a junior golfer in 1984. |
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| Personal | |
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Created the David Toms Foundation in 2003. The foundation helps underprivileged, abused and abandoned children through funding programs that are designed to enhance a child's character, self-esteem and career possibilities. Foundation assisted those displaced by Hurricane Katrina, raising more $1.5 million. Since its inception, the Toms Foundation has made more than $3 million in grants. The Wall Street Journal in 2006 cited the Toms Foundation as having the lowest percentage of expenses of any athletic foundation that gave a minimum of $600,000 to charity. Shared the Golf Writers Association of America's 2006 Charlie Bartlett Award with Louisianans Kelly Gibson and Hal Sutton for their combined $2-million plus in aid to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita victims. Grew up playing baseball with future major leaguers Ben McDonald and Albert Belle. Helped in re-design of Palmetto Dunes Club in Louisiana in 1999. First David Toms signature course, Carter Plantation in Springfield, LA, opened to the public in October 2003. Worked with Rees Jones on the 18-hole course at Redstone that is the site of the Shell Houston Open. Also worked with Jones on the redesign of Baton Rouge CC and has a new signature course, LaTour GC, that opened in 2009 in Mathews, LA. A passionate LSU fan who spends a lot of his free time following Tigers athletics. Teammates at Louisiana State included Bob Friend, Emlyn Aubrey, Perry Moss and Greg Lesher, former PGA TOUR members. |
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| PGA TOURPlayoff Record | |
| 1-3 | |
| Nationwide TourPlayoff Record | |
| 2-0 | |
| National Teams | |
| The Presidents Cup (4), 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011; Ryder Cup (3), 2002, 2004, 2006; World Cup (1), 2002. | |