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SEAN MURPHY
UNITED STATES
Height:
5 ft, 8 in
Weight:
165 lbs
Birthday:
08/17/1965
College:University of New Mexico
Turned Pro:1988
Birthplace:Des Moines, IA
Residence:Scottsdale, AZ
Nationwide Tour - Media Guide
| Nationwide Tour VICTORIES | (6) |
| 1992 Ben Hogan Louisiana Open. 1993 NIKE Central Georgia Open, NIKE Greater Greenville Classic, NIKE Utah Classic, NIKE Sonoma County Open. 1995 NIKE Philadelphia Classic. | |
| Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| T5-- Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. | |
| Best Nationwide Tour Finishes | |
| 1-- Ben Hogan Louisiana Open, NIKE Central Georgia Open, NIKE Greater Greenville Classic, NIKE Utah Classic, NIKE Sonoma County Open, NIKE Philadelphia Classic. | |
| Career Highlights | |
| Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1992-93, 1995, 1997-98 and 2003-04. Member of the PGA TOUR in 1990-91, 1994, 1996 and 1999-2001. Has earned PGA TOUR membership via the Nationwide Tour money list three times (1993, first; 1995, eighth; 1998, 12th). Has seen limited starts over the past few years. 2011: Did not make a start on Tour. 2010: Missed the cut in his only two starts on the Nationwide Tour. 2009: Only Nationwide Tour appearance was a missed cut at the Mexico Open. 2003: Returned to the Nationwide Tour in mid-season after recovering from neck surgery in late 2002. Finished T38 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, the only cut he made in three starts on the 2005 PGA TOUR. Was tied for second and held solo second after the 36- and 54-hole marks at 2003 Reese's Cup Classic in July, his second start of the year. Wound up T13 in Hershey. Added a T12 at the Omaha Classic. Best round of the year was an opening 64 at the Price Cutter Charity Classic. Wound up making the cut in seven of his 14 starts, with four top-25s. Shares the Nationwide Tour record for most career wins (six) with Matt Gogel and Jason Gore. Nationwide Tour Player of the Year in 1993 when he set the Nationwide Tour record with four wins during the season. 2001: Last full season on the PGA TOUR came when he made the cut in eight of 27 starts. 2000: Finished No. 130 on the PGA TOUR money list, earning a career-best $339,242. Made 15 cuts and finished in the top 10 twice. Shared first-round lead at Michelob Championship at Kingsmill after opening 66. Closed 72-69-68 for T5 worth $105,375, his career-best finish on TOUR. 1999: Posted three top-25s and made 15 cuts in 29 events on the PGA TOUR. 1996: Made 15 cuts in 25 starts and posted a T14 at the Nissan Open. | |
| Personal | |
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First-team all-state punter on high school football team; also played free safety and quarterback. Donated portion of winner's check at 1993 Utah Classic to tournament's charity, Special Olympics. Says playing in 1996 British Open was one of his greatest experiences in golf. |
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