Mike Sposa (born June 5, 1969) is an American former professional golfer who regained his amateur status in January 2025.
Amateur career Sposa was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. He played college golf at the University of Tennessee where he was an All-American in 1990 and 1991 and won the SEC Championship in 1990. He played on the 1991 Walker Cup team where he teamed with David Duval for a pair of wins in foursomes.
Professional career Sposa played on the Nationwide Tour and PGA Tour from 1994 to 2007. On the Nationwide Tour, 1994–96, 1998, 2004–05, and 2007, his best finish was a win at the 1998 Nike Boise Open. On the PGA Tour, 1999–2003 and 2006, his best finish was T-4 at the 2002 Compaq Classic of New Orleans.
Second amateur career After having his amateur status reinstated in 2025, Sposa won the 2026 U.S. Senior Amateur.
Professional wins (3) Nike Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Sep 20, 1998Nike Boise Open−19 (63-71-66-65=265)2 strokes Notah Begay III, Dennis Paulson
Nike Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11995Nike Knoxville Open Tom ScherrerLost to birdie on first extra hole
Golden Bear Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jul 10, 1997Maxfli Open−15 (67-69-65=201)2 strokes Chris Stutts2Aug 22, 1997Nicklaus/Flick School Championship−17 (65-70-67-69=271)1 stroke Chris Stutts
Results in major championships Tournament19971998199920002001U.S. OpenCUTCUT
CUT = missed the halfway cut Note: Sposa only played in the U.S. Open
Results in The Players Championship Tournament2002The Players ChampionshipCUT CUT = missed the halfway cut
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1991 (winners)
See also 1998 Nike Tour graduates 2000 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2005 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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