| Danny Briggs | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 30, 1960 Abilene, Texas |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Franklin, Tennessee |
| Career | |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Turned professional | 1985 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Web.com Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
Danny Briggs (born November 30, 1960) is an American professional golfer who has spent several years on the PGA Tour.
At Texas A&M, Briggs was a three-time All-American and three-time All-Southwest Conference. In 1982, Briggs led the Aggies to the team conference title and a 4th-place finish at the NCAA Championships while finishing as the individual conference champion and 8th place individually in the NCAA. Briggs graduated in 1983. [1]
Briggs was a member of the PGA Tour in 1986, 1988, 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2005. [2] Briggs has also spent a large number of years on the Web.com Tour and has played in several Champions Tour events. [3]
His best finish on the PGA Tour was tied for third at the 1986 Tallahassee Open. On the Web.com Tour, he has finished in second place four times: 1993 Nike Tour Championship, 1994 Nike Central Georgia Open, 1995 Nike Inland Empire Open, and 2001 Buy.com Utah Classic
Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 | Nike Central Georgia Open |  Bill Murchison, Rick Pearson, Charlie Rymer | Pearson won with birdie on second extra hole |
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