Michael Christie (June 25, 1969 – April 22, 2004) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and NGA Hooters Tour.
Early life and amateur career Christie was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He was an All-American at the University of South Carolina in 1992.
Professional career In 1993, Christie got his start in professional golf by qualifying for the 1993 U.S. Open where he finished T-52. He won his first pro tournament on the Nike Tour at the 1995 Carolina Classic in Raleigh, North Carolina by shooting a tournament record of 22-under-par. He played on the Nike Tour from 1994 to 1996 winning four times and earned his PGA Tour card as a result of his three victories in 1996, finishing second Stewart Cink on the money list. Christie played on the PGA Tour from 1997 to 2000; his best finish was a tie for sixth at the Greater Vancouver Open in 1997.
Christie began experiencing debilitating physical ailments beginning in 1998 which curtailed his golfing career. Through several surgeries, he attempted comebacks to the professional ranks through 2003.
In addition to his successes on the PGA and Nationwide Tours, Christie won twice on the Hooters Tour. His teammates at the University of South Carolina included current pros Carl Paulson and Brett Quigley.
Death In 2004, Christie committed suicide at the age of 34.
Professional wins (6) Nike Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jun 25, 1995Nike Carolina Classic−22 (68-66-66-66=266)2 strokes Sean Murphy2May 26, 1996Nike Greater Greenville Classic−23 (68-65-69-63=265)6 strokes Danny Ellis3Aug 25, 1996Nike Permian Basin Open−18 (68-71-66-65=270)2 strokes Anthony Rodriguez4Sep 14, 1996Nike Utah Classic−20 (66-63-67=196)4 strokes R. W. Eaks
Hooters Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jul 24, 1994Bud Light Golf Classic−20 (65-68-66-65=264)4 strokes Bo Fennell2Jun 11, 1995Chattanooga-Hamilton County Classic−18 (66-69-65-70=270)1 stroke Jack O'Keefe
Results in major championships Tournament1993199419951996U.S. OpenT52T79
"T" = tied Note: Christie only played in the U.S. Open.
See also 1996 Nike Tour graduates List of golfers with most Web.com Tour wins
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