Bob Murphy (golfer)

Robert Joseph Murphy Jr. (born February 14, 1943) is an American professional golfer who was formerly a member of the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour. Murphy has won 21 tournaments as a professional.

Early life In 1943, Murphy was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a standout pitcher in his youth, and as a teen led his high school baseball team to the state championship in 1960. After suffering a football injury (which also ended his baseball career), Murphy got started in golf.

Amateur career Murphy attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity (Florida Upsilon Chapter). While he was an undergraduate, he played for coach Buster Bishop's Florida Gators men's golf team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1964 to 1966. Florida Men's Golf 2011 Media Supplement , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 29, 34, 39, 41 (2010). Retrieved July 11, 2011. While he was a college student, Murphy won the 1965 U.S. Amateur and the 1966 individual NCAA championship. He was also recognized as an All-American in 1966.2008–09 Florida Gators Men's Golf Media Guide , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 36 (2008). Retrieved July 14, 2011. In 1966, Murphy graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in health and human performance.

Professional career In 1967, Murphy turned professional. He won five tournaments on the PGA Tour. He was a member of the victorious U.S. team in the 1975 Ryder Cup competition.NBCSports.com, Golf, Bob Murphy, Tower Reporter . Retrieved July 24, 2011. His best finish in a major tournament was a second-place tie at the 1970 PGA Championship. Murphy won 11 times on the Senior PGA Tour.

Broadcasting career Murphy first got into broadcasting while still playing. He joined CBS Sports as a tower announcer in 1984, working for CBS through 1991. He then joined ESPN as a color commentator, where he stayed through 1994. After a break from TV to play on the Senior PGA Tour, he joined NBC Sports in November 1999, and was a tower announcer for the PGA Tour on NBC through 2009, at which point he retired.

Personal life Murphy lives in Delray Beach, Florida with his wife, Gail.

Awards and honors In 1966, Murphy earned All-American while at the University of Florida. In 1971, he was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great."F Club, Hall of Fame, Gator Greats. Retrieved December 15, 2014. In 1993, Murphy earned Senior PGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors. In 2011, he was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.

Amateur wins 1965 U.S. Amateur 1966 NCAA championship (individual)

Professional wins (23) PGA Tour wins (5) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Aug 25, 1968Philadelphia Golf Classic−12 (69-71-66-70=276)Playoff Labron Harris Jr.2Sep 2, 1968Thunderbird Classic−11 (68-70-71-69=277)3 strokes Bruce Crampton, Bob Lunn3Sep 7, 1970Greater Hartford Open Invitational−17 (66-66-66-69=267)4 strokes Paul Harney4Mar 2, 1975Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic−15 (68-71-66-68=273)1 stroke Eddie Pearce5Jun 29, 1986Canadian Open−8 (71-70-68-71=280)3 strokes Greg Norman

PGA Tour playoff record (1–5) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11968Philadelphia Golf Classic Labron Harris Jr.Won with birdie on third extra hole21970Tucson Open Lee TrevinoLost to birdie on first extra hole31972Hawaiian Open Grier JonesLost to par on first extra hole41973Westchester Classic Bobby NicholsLost to birdie on second extra hole51974World Open Golf Championship Frank Beard, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny MillerMiller won with birdie on second extra holeMurphy eliminated by par on first hole61981Tallahassee Open Dave Eichelberger, Mark O'MearaEichelberger won with birdie on first extra hole Source:

Australian wins (1) 1972 Wills Masters

Other wins (3) 1967 Florida Open 1979 Jerry Ford Invitational 1980 South Florida PGA Championship

Senior PGA Tour wins (11) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Aug 29, 1993Bruno's Memorial Classic −13 (69-67-67=203)1 stroke Bob Charles, Lee Trevino 2Sep 12, 1993GTE North Classic−10 (68-66=134)*2 strokes Jim Ferree, Dave Hill, Chi-Chi Rodríguez3Oct 16, 1994Raley's Senior Gold Rush−8 (69-71-68=208)Playoff Dave Eichelberger4Oct 30, 1994Hyatt Regency Maui Kaanapali Classic−18 (62-67-66=195)2 strokes Jack Kiefer5Feb 12, 1995IntelliNet Challenge−7 (67-70=137)*1 stroke Raymond Floyd6May 7, 1995PaineWebber Invitational−13 (68-66-69=203)2 strokes Raymond Floyd, Larry Ziegler7Jun 25, 1995Nationwide Championship−13 (71-64-68=203)2 strokes Hale Irwin, Bruce Summerhays8Aug 6, 1995VFW Senior Championship−15 (69-63-63=195)1 stroke Jim Colbert9Feb 4, 1996Royal Caribbean Classic−10 (69-67-67=203)4 strokes Hale Irwin10May 19, 1996Cadillac NFL Golf Classic−14 (62-71-69=202)2 strokes Jay Sigel11Mar 6, 1997Toshiba Senior Classic−6 (65-70-72=207)Playoff Jay Sigel *Note: Tournament shortened to 36 holes due to weather.

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11994Raley's Senior Gold Rush Dave EichelbergerWon with bogey on fifth extra hole21995Senior British Open Brian BarnesLost to eagle on third extra hole31997Toshiba Senior Classic Jay SigelWon with birdie on ninth extra hole

Other senior wins (3) 1995 Diners Club Matches (with Jim Colbert) 1996 Diners Club Matches (with Jim Colbert) 2013 Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf - Demaret Division (with Jim Colbert)

Results in major championships Tournament1966196719681969Masters TournamentT59 LA52 LACUTU.S. OpenT15 LAT23 T325The Open ChampionshipPGA ChampionshipT63

Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979Masters TournamentT23T13T4342T28T31U.S. OpenCUTCUTT63T20T3CUTCUTT25The Open ChampionshipT48PGA ChampionshipT2T46T40T35T32T25CUTT25T54CUT

Tournament19801981198219831984198519861987Masters TournamentCUTU.S. OpenCUTT50CUTThe Open ChampionshipPGA ChampionshipT2018T34CUTT6269

LA = Low amateur CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 8U.S. Open 0 0 1 2 2 6 15 9The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1PGA Championship 0 1 0 1 1 5 17 14Totals 0 1 1 3 3 13 43 32 Most consecutive cuts made – 11 (1971 PGA – 1976 Masters) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)

Results in The Players Championship Tournament19741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987The Players ChampionshipT6T4T43CUT71T64CUTCUTT32CUTT14T44

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

U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1967 (winners) Eisenhower Trophy: 1966

Professional Ryder Cup: 1975 (winners)

Bob Murphy (golfer)

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