Chris Patton (born November 20, 1967) is an American professional golfer, best known for his large size and for winning the 1989 U.S. Amateur.
Early life Patton was born in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. He played college golf at Clemson University where he won five events and was a three-time All-American.2011–12 Clemson Men's Golf Media Guide p. 66 While at Clemson, he won the 1989 U.S. Amateur at Merion Golf Club.1989 U.S. Amateur The win earned him invitations to the first three majors in 1990. He finished as the low amateur (T-39) at the Masters Tournament. He turned professional after the 1990 U.S. Amateur.
Professional career Patton played on the Nationwide Tour from 1993 to 1995, winning once at the 1993 Nike New Mexico Charity Classic. He also played on the Canadian Tour, the PGA Tour of Australasia, and the NGA Hooters Tour, winning once on each tour.
In 2012, Patton was part of the reality show Chasing The Dream on the Golf Channel and was featured as Robbie Biershenk's friend and caddie during the 9-episode miniseries.
Patton returned to competitive golf for the first time in 14 years at the 2018 U.S. Senior Open, as he earned his exemption via the one-time exemption offered to former U.S. Amateur winners that have turned professional when they turn 50.
Amateur wins 1989 U.S. Amateur
Professional wins (4) PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Feb 10, 1991Mercedes-Benz Australian Match Play Championship5 and 3 Ken Dukes
Nike Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Aug 15, 1993 Nike New Mexico Charity Classic−22 (64-66-65-67=262)5 strokes Doug Martin, John Morse
Canadian Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Jul 12, 1992Xerox Manitoba Open−23 (68-64-67-66=265)10 strokes Paul Devenport, Arden Knoll, Mark Wurtz
NGA Hooters Tour wins (1) 2003 Air Medal-Match-Shoot Out
Results in major championships Tournament19901991199219931994Masters TournamentT39LAU.S. OpenCUTWDThe Open ChampionshipCUT
LA = Low amateur CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = Withdrew "T" = tied Note: Patton never played in the PGA Championship.
References
External links
Clemson Tigers profile