Paul Claxton

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Paul Claxton
Personal information
Born (1968-02-09) February 9, 1968 (age 57)
Vidalia, Georgia
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight150 lb (68 kg; 11 st)
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Residence Sea Island, Georgia
Career
College University of Georgia
Turned professional1993
Former tour(s) PGA Tour
Nationwide Tour
Hooters Jordan Tour
Professional wins7
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour2
Other5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship CUT: 2017
U.S. Open T23: 2005
The Open Championship DNP

Paul Claxton (born February 9, 1968) is an American professional golfer.

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Early life and amateur career

Claxton was born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia. [1] He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the golf team. He majored in Business and graduated in 1992.

Professional career

In 1993, Claxton turn professional. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1997, 2002, 2005 and 2008. He was a member of the Nationwide Tour in 1995-96, 1998–2001, 2003–04, 2006–07 and 2009-10. When he won the 2007 Melwood Prince George's County Open, he surpassed $1,000,000 in earnings on the Nationwide Tour becoming the first player to do so.

Claxton has participated in two majors, including the 2005 U.S. Open. He finished tied for 23rd. [2]

After Claxton's touring career ended, he became a club professional in Georgia. He qualified for the 2017 PGA Championship through the PGA Professional Championship.

Personal life

Claxton lives in Vidalia, Georgia. [3]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (7)

Nationwide Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runners-up
1Apr 1, 2001 Buy.com Louisiana Open −17 (68-66-70-67=271)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg Tim Petrovic, Flag of the United States.svg Steve Runge
2May 27, 2007 Melwood Prince George's County Open −18 (70-66-67-67=270)1 stroke Flag of the United States.svg James Driscoll, Flag of South Africa.svg Jaco van Zyl

Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–2)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
1 2006 Henrico County Open Flag of the United States.svg Matt Kuchar Lost to birdie on third extra hole
2 2007 Chitimacha Louisiana Open Flag of the United States.svg Skip Kendall Lost to birdie on third extra hole

Hooters Jordan Tour wins (2)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory		Runner-up
1Apr 25, 1993John Crosland/Charleston National Golf Classic−1 (73-69-73-72=287)2 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Marion Dantzler
2Apr 10, 1994Top-Flite Classic−13 (69-68-68-70=275)5 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Joe Durant

Other wins (3)

Results in major championships

Tournament2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
U.S. Open T23CUT
PGA Championship CUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Note: Claxton never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship.

U.S. national team appearances

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Paul Claxton". PGA Tour. Retrieved September 3, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Paul Claxton". Golf Major Championships.
  3. ↑ "Paul Claxton profile". Fanhouse.com. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
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