Brian Gaffney
American professional golfer
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Brian Gaffney (born October 3, 1970) is an American professional golfer.
BornOctober 3, 1970
Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Sporting nationality
United States
| Brian Gaffney | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 3, 1970 Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Sporting nationality | |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1994 |
| Professional wins | 13 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | 71st: 2015 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2012 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Gaffney made the cut at the 2015 PGA Championship.[1] He was the only club pro to make the cut and the first since 2011.[2]
Gaffney was the head professional at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, New York.[3] He is currently the head professional at Essex Fells Country Club in Essex Fells, New Jersey.[4]
Professional wins
- 2001 South Florida PGA Championship
- 2002 The Clambake at Rockaway River
- 2004 PGA Winter Stroke Play Championship
- 2005 New Jersey PGA Match Play Championship
- 2008 Charity Classic
- 2010 New Jersey State Open, The Clambake at Rockaway River
- 2011 New Jersey PGA Match Play Championship
- 2012 New Jersey PGA Championship, Charity Classic
- 2013 New Jersey PGA Match Play Championship
- 2015 Metropolitan PGA Team Championship
- 2023 New Jersey PGA Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||||||||||||||||
| PGA Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | 71 | CUT |
Note: Gaffney never played in the Masters Tournament nor The Open Championship.
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
U.S. national team appearances
- PGA Cup: 2000 (winners)