Tommy Moore (golfer)
Thomas Edward Moore was an American professional golfer.
Moore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He had a decorated junior golf career, ranking #1 in the Junior Golf World Rankings in 1980. Moore played college golf at Oklahoma State where he was a teammate of Scott Verplank, Willie Wood, and Philip Walton. He won two events and was an All-American in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 1983. He was also the program's 1st Academic All-American in 1984.
Moore played on the PGA Tour in 1990, 1991, and 1994. His best finish was a T4th at the 1990 Buick Southern Open. He also played on the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour from 1991 to 1993. His best finish was a win at the 1993 Nike Boise Open.
After retiring from tournament golf, Moore worked as a teaching professional at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans.
Moore died in 1998 at age 35 of a rare blood disease diagnosed as primary amyloidosis.
The Tommy Moore Memorial Junior Golf Championship is held annually in conjunction with the All-State Sugar Bowl. The event is presented by the Kelly Gibson Foundation.
Professional wins (1)
Nike Tour wins (1)
Nike Tour playoff recordNo. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
1 | 1993 | Nike Utah Classic | Curt Byrum, Jim Carter, Sean Murphy | Murphy won with birdie on third extra hole Byrum and Carter eliminated with birdie on second hole |