Tom Scherrer
American golfer
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Thomas Cregg Scherrer (born July 20, 1970) is an American professional golfer.
| Tom Scherrer | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Thomas Cregg Scherrer |
| Born | July 20, 1970 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | North Carolina |
| Turned professional | 1992 |
| Current tour | Nationwide Tour |
| Former tour | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Highest ranking | 75 (October 8, 2000)[1] |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 3 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | 25th: 2001 |
| PGA Championship | WD: 2000 |
| U.S. Open | T23: 1999 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 2000 |
Early life and amateur career
Scherrer was born in Syracuse, New York and grew up in Skaneateles, New York. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[2] He played for the American team in the 1991 Walker Cup. He lost to Justin Leonard in the finals of the 1992 U.S. Amateur.[3]
Professional career
In 1992, Scherrer turned professional. He has spent a relatively equal amount of time on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1996, 1999–2003, and in 2008; he played on the Nationwide Tour from 1994–1995, 1997–1998, 2004–2007 and in 2009. He has one PGA Tour victory, the 2000 Kemper Insurance Open and three Nationwide Tour wins.[3]
Amateur wins
Professional wins (4)
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 5, 2000 | Kemper Insurance Open | −13 (67-68-69-67=271) | 2 strokes |  Greg Chalmers,  Kazuhiko Hosokawa, Franklin Langham, Justin Leonard, Steve Lowery |
Nationwide Tour wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 1995 | Nike Knoxville Open | −13 (71-69-68-67=275) | Playoff | Mike Sposa |
| 2 | Apr 19, 1998 | Nike Upstate Classic | −16 (67-67-66=200)[a] | 1 stroke | J. L. Lewis |
| 3 | Jul 22, 2007 | Price Cutter Charity Championship | −26 (66-63-66-67=262) | 4 strokes | Franklin Langham |
Nationwide Tour playoff record (1–4)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1994 | Nike Cleveland Open | Tommy Armour III, Scott Gump |
Armour won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1995 | Nike Knoxville Open | Mike Sposa |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 1995 | Nike Greater Greenville Classic | David Toms |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1995 | Nike Dominion Open | Hugh Royer III |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 5 | 1998 | Nike San Jose Open | Robin Freeman, Sean Murphy |
Freeman won with birdie on fourth extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 25 | ||
| U.S. Open | T23 | ||
| The Open Championship | CUT | ||
| PGA Championship | WD |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = withdrew from tournament
"T" = tied
Results in The Players Championship
| Tournament | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
Results in World Golf Championships
| Tournament | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Match Play | R64 |
| Championship | NT1 |
| Invitational |
1Cancelled due to 9/11
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
NT = No tournament
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1991 (winners)
See also
Notes
- Shortened to 54 holes due to weather.
