Gregory Wofford Twiggs (born October 30, 1960) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Early life and amateur career Twiggs was born in Los Angeles and grew up in southern California. He attended San Diego State University where he was a member of the golf team, a first team All-American his senior year.
Professional career Twiggs turned professional in 1984. He played full-time on the PGA Tour from 1984 until 1992, and had one official win. After 1992, he spent the remainder of the mid-1990s split between the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. In the late 1990s, he played primarily on the Nationwide Tour. His best finish in a major was T-22 at the 1993 PGA Championship.
Personal life In 1992, Twiggs and his wife decided to move from southern California to Greensboro, North Carolina. They live there today with their two daughters.
Professional wins (3) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Feb 19, 1989Shearson Lehman Hutton Open−17 (68-70-64-69=271)2 strokes Steve Elkington, Brad Faxon, Mark O'Meara, Mark Wiebe
Nike Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Jun 9, 1996Nike Cleveland Open−18 (66-72-64-68=270)1 stroke Jimmy Johnston
Other wins (1) 1984 California State Open
Playoff record Asia Golf Circuit playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11987Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open Terry GaleLost to birdie on first extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament19891990199119921993Masters TournamentT43U.S. OpenT51T64T33PGA ChampionshipT63T22 Note: Twiggs never played in The Open Championship.
"T" = tied
See also 1984 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1988 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1992 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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