Chris Thompson (golfer)

Chris Thompson
Chris Thompson
Personal information
Full name	Christopher David Thompson
Born	July 11, 1976 (age 47); Independence, Kansas
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Sporting nationality	United States
Residence	Lawrence, Kansas
Career
College	University of Kansas
Turned professional	1999
Current tour(s)	Korn Ferry Tour
Former tour(s)	PGA Tour ; eGolf Professional Tour ; Golden Bear Tour
Professional wins	4
Best results in major championships;
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP
U.S. Open	CUT: 2014
The Open Championship	DNP

Last updated February 18, 2024

Christopher David Thompson (born July 11, 1976) is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour.

Early life and education

Thompson attended the University of Kansas where he was a two-time all-American, the first to do so at the university. He earned a degree in Business Administration.^[1]

Career

Thompson turned professional in 1999 and qualified for the Web.com Tour in 2007. He played in 30 events that year, with only 16 starts in 2008 and losing his tour status.^[2] He failed to qualify for the Web.com Tour in 2015 by missing a birdie putt on his final hole of the tour's qualifying tournament. He qualified for the tour in 2018 and finished the season as one of the most productive players.^[2]

Thompson earned his PGA Tour card for the 2018–19 season after finishing in the top 25 on the Web.com Tour money list, becoming a rookie on the tour at the age of 42.^[2] Going into the tour, he had nine professional victories, including the 2014 Nebraska Open.^[1]

Professional wins (4)

eGolf Professional Tour wins (3)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	Jun 5, 2010	HGM Hotels Classic	68-62-68-68=266	−21	2 strokes	Tommy Biershenk, Ryan Gildersleeve
2	Apr 23, 2011	Columbia Open	67-65-66-66=264	−23	2 strokes	Brad Fritsch
3	Mar 14, 2013	The Championship at Ballantyne Country Club	68-65=133*	−11	2 strokes	Chris Epperson

*Note: The 2013 Championship at Ballantyne Country Club was shortened to 36 holes due to darkness.

Golden Bear Tour wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner-up
1	Jul 12, 2001	St Andrews Classic	66-67-72=205	−11	Playoff	Kris Maffet

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References

1 2 Richman, Howard (December 21, 2017). "At 41, there's still no quit in PGA hopeful and KU alum Chris Thompson". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
1 2 3 Strege, John (August 21, 2018). "Meet Chris Thompson, the PGA Tour's newest 42-year-old rookie". Golf Digest. Retrieved October 4, 2018.

External links

Chris Thompson at the PGA Tour official site
Chris Thompson at the Official World Golf Ranking official site

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[KansasCityStar-1] 1 2 Richman, Howard (December 21, 2017). "At 41, there's still no quit in PGA hopeful and KU alum Chris Thompson". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved October 4, 2018.

[Golfworld-2] 1 2 3 Strege, John (August 21, 2018). "Meet Chris Thompson, the PGA Tour's newest 42-year-old rookie". Golf Digest. Retrieved October 4, 2018.

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