Thomas Wayne Jenkins (born December 14, 1947) is an American professional golfer.
Career Jenkins was born in Houston, Texas. He attended the University of Houston where he was a member of the NCAA University Division championship team in 1970, led by John Mahaffey. He graduated in 1971 and turned professional. His sole PGA Tour victory was the IVB-Philadelphia Golf Classic in 1975, with the final two rounds played With seven wins in his eleven years and more than $12 million in prize money, Jenkins is currently in the top-10 on the all time money list for the PGA Tour Champions.
Prior to joining the senior tour, Jenkins was the lead instructor for several years at Dave Pelz's short game schools.
Professional wins (8) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Jun 16, 1975IVB-Philadelphia Golf Classic69-65-69-72=275−91 stroke Johnny Miller
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult11981Wickes-Andy Williams San Diego Open Raymond Floyd, Bruce LietzkeLietzke won with birdie on second extra holeJenkins eliminated by par on first hole Source:
Champions Tour wins (7) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1May 23, 1999 Bell Atlantic Classic70-67-69=206−10Playoff Jim Thorpe2Aug 13, 2000 AT&T Canada Senior Open Championship68-68-70-68=274−141 stroke Kermit Zarley3Jul 7, 2002 AT&T Canada Senior Open Championship (2)63-68-64=195−213 strokes Morris Hatalsky, Bruce Lietzke, Walter Morgan4May 4, 2003 Bruno's Memorial Classic 67-66-67=200−163 strokes Bruce Fleisher5Apr 18, 2004 Blue Angels Classic68-65-63=196−145 strokes Rodger Davis6Jun 5, 2005 Allianz Championship65-72-67=204−9Playoff D. A. Weibring7Oct 8, 2006 SAS Championship68-66=134−101 stroke Chip Beck, Loren Roberts
Champions Tour playoff record (2–4) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11999Bell Atlantic Classic Jim ThorpeWon with birdie on first extra hole22001Kroger Senior Classic Jim ThorpeLost to birdie on first extra hole32002Kroger Senior Classic Bob GilderLost to birdie on second extra hole42005Allianz Championship D. A. WeibringWon with birdie on second extra hole52006Commerce Bank Championship John HarrisLost to birdie on first extra hole62008ACE Group Classic Brad Bryant, Scott Hoch, Tom KiteHoch won with birdie on first extra hole Source:
See also 1972 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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