Rocky Walcher
American professional golfer
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Rocky Walcher (born October 12, 1961) is an American professional golfer.
United States| Rocky Walcher | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 12, 1961 Carnegie, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| College | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
| Turned professional | 1985 |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 59th: 1998 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life and amateur career
Walcher was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma. He played college golf at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. He was inducted into the SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006.[1]
Professional career
Walcher played on the Nationwide Tour and the PGA Tour between 1991 and 2003. On the Nationwide Tour (1991–93, 1996-2000, 2002–03), he won once at the 1996 Nike Omaha Classic. On the PGA Tour (1994, 2001) his best finish was T-8 at the 1995 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic.
Awards and honors
In 2006, Walcher was inducted into the Southwestern Oklahoma State University's Athletic Hall of Fame
Professional wins (3)
Nike Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 11, 1996 | Nike Omaha Classic | −21 (66-65-71-65=267) | 1 stroke |  Michael Christie, Steve Larick |
Other wins (2)
- 2004 Oklahoma Open
- 2007 Oklahoma Open
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | 59 |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Note: Walcher only played in the U.S. Open.
