Chris Couch

Christian Stratton Couch (born May 1, 1973) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour.

Early life Couch was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Buddy Alexander's Florida Gators men's golf team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1992 to 1995.Florida Men's Golf 2011 Media Supplement , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 28, 34, 38, 39, 41 (2010). Retrieved July 12, 2011. As a sophomore, he was a member of the Gators' 1993 NCAA championship team that also included future PGA Tour golfer Brian Gay. During his time as a Gator golfer, the team also won Southeastern Conference (SEC) championships in 1992, 1993 and 1994.

Professional career In 1995, Couch turned professional. It took him a long time to get established and his first couple of spells on the PGA Tour ended when he failed to win enough money to retain his tour card. He won five times on the Nationwide Tour between 2001 and 2005, and in 2006 he made a breakthrough by winning the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He won with a 55-foot chip-in (using a cross-handed grip) after a poor shot out of a difficult lie in a bunker.

A poor 2007 season saw Couch finish 167th on the money list and he did not play in 2008 due to a shoulder injury. He played on the PGA Tour in 2009 and 2010 on a major medical extension. By August 2010, Couch earned enough to satisfy his medical exemption and keep his tour card.

Couch went six years without playing a PGA Tour event due to a back injury before making the cut at the 2018 Valspar Championship with a T68.

Awards and honors

In 1992, Couch was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Year. In 1993 and 1995, he received All-American honors.2008–09 Florida Gators Men's Golf Media Guide , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 36 (2008). Retrieved July 14, 2011.

Professional wins (6) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Apr 30, 2006 Zurich Classic of New Orleans−19 (70-70-64-65=269)1 stroke Fred Funk, Charles Howell III

Nationwide Tour wins (5) Legend Tour Championships (1) Other Nationwide Tour (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Mar 11, 2001Buy.com Florida Classic−15 (67-69-69-64=269)1 stroke Chad Campbell2Sep 14, 2003Oregon Classic−14 (66-68-71-69=274)Playoff Jason Bohn3Nov 2, 2003Nationwide Tour Championship−18 (66-67-65-72=270)3 strokes D. J. Brigman4May 15, 2005Rheem Classic−15 (69-66-70-60=265)5 strokes Troy Matteson5Jun 12, 2005LaSalle Bank Open−15 (66-67-69-67=269)4 strokes Kevin Durkin, Paul Gow, Mario Tiziani

Nationwide Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12003Oregon Classic Jason BohnWon with birdie on first extra hole

Results in major championships Tournament2006PGA ChampionshipCUT CUT = missed the half-way cut Note: Couch only played in the PGA Championship.

Results in The Players Championship Tournament200720082009201020112012The Players ChampionshipCUTT17T50T23

CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Results in World Golf Championships Tournament2006Match PlayChampionshipInvitationalT68

"T" = Tied

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