Paul Claxton (born February 9, 1968) is an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Claxton was born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia. 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.
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.
Amateur wins 1991 Sunnehanna Amateur
Professional wins (7) Nationwide Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Apr 1, 2001Buy.com Louisiana Open−17 (68-66-70-67=271)1 stroke Tim Petrovic, Steve Runge2May 27, 2007Melwood 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.YearTournamentOpponentResult12006Henrico County Open Matt KucharLost to birdie on third extra hole22007Chitimacha Louisiana Open Skip KendallLost to birdie on third extra hole
Hooters Jordan Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Apr 25, 1993John Crosland/Charleston National Golf Classic−1 (73-69-73-72=287)2 strokes Marion Dantzler2Apr 10, 1994Top-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 Tournament2005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017U.S. OpenT23CUTPGA ChampionshipCUT
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
See also 1996 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2001 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2004 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2007 Nationwide Tour graduates
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