Paul Claxton
American professional golfer (born 1968)
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Paul Claxton (born February 9, 1968) is an American professional golfer.
United States| Paul Claxton | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 9, 1968 Vidalia, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg; 11 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | Sea Island, Georgia, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | University of Georgia |
| Turned professional | 1993 |
| Former tours | PGA Tour Nationwide Tour Hooters Jordan Tour |
| Professional wins | 7 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 2 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | CUT: 2017 |
| U.S. Open | T23: 2005 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
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
- 1991 Sunnehanna Amateur
Professional wins (7)
Nationwide Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1, 2001 | Buy.com Louisiana Open | −17 (68-66-70-67=271) | 1 stroke |  Tim Petrovic, Steve Runge |
| 2 | May 27, 2007 | Melwood Prince George's County Open | −18 (70-66-67-67=270) | 1 stroke | James Driscoll,  Jaco van Zyl |
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | Henrico County Open | Matt Kuchar |
Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 2007 | Chitimacha Louisiana Open | Skip Kendall |
Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
Hooters Jordan Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 25, 1993 | John Crosland/Charleston National Golf Classic | −1 (73-69-73-72=287) | 2 strokes | Marion Dantzler |
| 2 | Apr 10, 1994 | Top-Flite Classic | −13 (69-68-68-70=275) | 5 strokes | Joe Durant |
Other wins (3)
- 2017 Georgia Open
- 2018 Georgia PGA Championship
- 2019 Georgia PGA Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | T23 | CUT | |||||||||||
| PGA Championship | CUT |
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
- PGA Cup: 2017