Rex Allen Caldwell (born May 5, 1950) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.
Early life and amateur career Caldwell was born in Everett, Washington. He attended San Fernando Valley State College.
Professional career In 1972, Caldwell turned professional. He played on the PGA Tour from 1972 to 1990. His best year in professional golf was 1983 when he teamed with John Cook to win at the World Cup. He also had six top-10 finishes that year in PGA Tour events which included a win at the LaJet Coors Classic and four solo 2nd or T-2 finishes. His best finish in a major was third place at the 1979 PGA Championship. He has more than $1.3 million in career earnings.
Caldwell also played on what is now the Nationwide Tour in the 1990s. His best finish was a T-2 at the 1994 NIKE Dakota Dunes Open.
After turning 50, Caldwell played on the Champions Tour from 2000 to 2006. His best finish was a T-6 at the 2003 Turtle Bay Championship.
Caldwell has played on several other tours during his regular and senior careers including the Mexican Tour, Texas Tour, Sunbelt Senior Tour and the Heartland Players Senior Tour.
Personal life Caldwell lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, JoAnn.
Professional wins (4) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Sep 25, 1983LaJet Coors Classic−6 (68-72-76-66=282)1 stroke Lee Trevino
PGA Tour playoff record (0–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11983Bob Hope Desert Classic Keith FergusLost to par on first extra hole 21983Phoenix Open Bob Gilder, Johnny Miller Mark O'MearaGilder won with birdie on eighth extra holeMiller and O'Meara eliminated by birdie on second hole
Other wins (2) 1978 California State Open 1983 World Cup (with John Cook)
Senior wins (1) Hollywood Casino Senior Classic (Heartland Players Senior Tour)
Results in major championships Tournament19781979198019811982198319841985Masters TournamentT38T1156U.S. OpenCUTCUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipCUTPGA ChampionshipDQ320T49T61T74T25CUT
DQ = disqualified CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1982 Open Championship) "T" indicates a tie for a place
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3U.S. Open 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0PGA Championship 0 0 1 1 1 3 8 6Totals 0 0 1 1 1 4 15 9 Most consecutive cuts made – 3 (twice) Longest streak of top-10s – 1
U.S. national team appearances Professional World Cup: 1983 (winners)
See also 1974 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1988 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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