Gil Morgan
Gil Morgan | |||||
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![]() Morgan in 2009 | |||||
Personal information | |||||
Full name | Gilmer Bryan Morgan II | ||||
Nickname | Doc | ||||
Born | Wewoka, Oklahoma | September 25, 1946||||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) | ||||
Sporting nationality | ![]() | ||||
Residence | Edmond, Oklahoma | ||||
Career | |||||
College | East Central State College Southern College of Optometry | ||||
Turned professional | 1972 | ||||
Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions Tour | ||||
Professional wins | 41 | ||||
Highestranking | 22 (February 3, 1991)[1] | ||||
Number of wins by tour | |||||
PGA Tour | 7 | ||||
Japan Golf Tour | 1 | ||||
PGA Tour Champions | 25 (Tied 4th all time) | ||||
Other | 8 | ||||
Best results in major championships | |||||
Masters Tournament | T3:1984 | ||||
PGA Championship | 3rd/T3:1980,1990 | ||||
U.S. Open | 3rd:1983 | ||||
The Open Championship | T10:1980 | ||||
Achievements and awards | |||||
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Gilmer Bryan Morgan II, OD(born September 25, 1946) is an Americanprofessional golfer.
Early life
[edit]Morgan was born inWewoka, Oklahoma.He graduated fromEast Central State CollegeinAda, Oklahomain 1968.
Professional career
[edit]In 1972, Morgan earned aDoctor of Optometrydegree from theSouthern College of OptometryinMemphis, Tennesseebefore turning professional at golf later that year. He is a member ofSigma Tau Gammafraternity.
Morgan won seven events on thePGA Tourbetween 1977 and 1990. He was also one of the most consistent top five finishers during this period. He posted 21 2nd place and 21 3rd place finishes on the PGA Tour in his career.[2]The most prestigious tournament he won on the PGA Tour was the 1978World Series of Golf.He also played on the 1979 and 1983Ryder Cupteams.
Although he never won a major title during his time on the PGA Tour, Morgan showed signs of brilliance. For example, during the1992 U.S. OpenatPebble Beach,Morgan became the first player to reach 10-under-par (−10) during U.S. Open competition when he recorded abirdieon the third hole during the third round. He later added two more birdies to reach −12 after the seventh hole. He would later finish badly to finish at −4. This was good enough for the 54-hole lead. However, a final round 81 left him +5, in a tie for 13th place and eight shots behind eventual winnerTom Kite[3]Morgan also led the1976 PGA Championshipafter 36 holes but finished T8.
He became eligible to play on theChampions Tourin 1996. He has enjoyed much success on the Champion's Tour notching 25 wins. Three of his wins have come insenior majors,namelyThe Traditionin 1997 and 1998 and theSenior Players Championshipin 1998.
Professional wins (41)
[edit]PGA Tour wins (7)
[edit]No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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1 | Sep 11,1977 | B.C. Open | −14 (67-65-69-69=270) | 5 strokes | ![]() |
2 | Feb 19,1978 | Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open | −6 (66-69-73-70=278) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
3 | Oct 1, 1978 | World Series of Golf | −2 (71-72-67-68=278) | Playoff | ![]() |
4 | Jul 1,1979 | Danny Thomas Memphis Classic | −10 (72-71-69-66=278) | Playoff | ![]() |
5 | Jan 9,1983 | Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open | −9 (65-71-68-67=271) | Playoff | ![]() ![]() |
6 | Jan 16, 1983 | Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open(2) | −14 (71-68-63-68=270) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
7 | Jun 3,1990 | Kemper Open | −10 (68-67-70-69=274) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
PGA Tour playoff record (3–4)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1978 | World Series of Golf | ![]() |
Won with par on first extra hole |
2 | 1979 | Danny Thomas Memphis Classic | ![]() |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
3 | 1980 | Pleasant Valley Jimmy Fund Classic | ![]() |
Lost to par on fourth extra hole |
4 | 1981 | Buick Open | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Irwin won with birdie on second extra hole |
5 | 1983 | Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open | ![]() ![]() |
Won with birdie on second extra hole |
6 | 1983 | Kemper Open | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Couples won with birdie on second extra hole Jaeckel eliminated by par on first hole |
7 | 1990 | Independent Insurance Agent Open | ![]() |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
PGA of Japan Tour wins (1)
[edit]No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
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1 | Oct 8,1978 | Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters | −11 (68-67-68-70=273) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
Other wins (4)
[edit]- 1979 Heublein Open (Brazil)[4][5]
- 1981Oklahoma Open
- 1983Jerry Ford Invitational(tie withDon Pooley)
- 1997Oklahoma Open
Champions Tour wins (25)
[edit]Legend |
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Champions Tour major championships (3) |
Tour Championships (1) |
Other Champions Tour (21) |
No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
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1 | Oct 6,1996 | Ralphs Senior Classic | −11 (68-68-66=202) | 1 stroke | ![]() ![]() |
2 | Apr 6,1997 | The Tradition | −22 (66-66-67-67=266) | 6 strokes | ![]() |
3 | Jun 1, 1997 | Ameritech Senior Open | −6 (67-69-74=210) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
4 | Jun 8, 1997 | BellSouth Senior Classic | −14 (69-66-67=202) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
5 | Aug 17, 1997 | First of America Classic | −9 (69-67-71=207) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
6 | Nov 2, 1997 | Ralphs Senior Classic(2) | −15 (67-66-65=198) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
7 | Nov 9, 1997 | Energizer Senior Tour Championship | −16 (69-66-66-71=272) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
8 | Jan 18,1998 | MasterCard Championship | −21 (65-66-64=195) | 6 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
9 | Feb 8, 1998 | LG Championship | −6 (69-73-68=210) | 2 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
10 | Apr 5, 1998 | The Tradition(2) | −12 (71-66-69-70=276) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
11 | Jul 12, 1998 | Ford Senior Players Championship | −21 (69-64-68-66=267) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
12 | Aug 2, 1998 | Utah Showdown | −16 (66-67-67=200) | 4 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
13 | Oct 4, 1998 | Vantage Championship | −12 (66-67-65=198) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
14 | Sep 12,1999 | Comfort Classic | −15 (67-65-69=201) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
15 | Sep 26, 1999 | Kroger Senior Classic | −18 (67-68-63=198) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
16 | Mar 26,2000 | Emerald Coast Classic | −13 (65-65-67=197) | 4 strokes | ![]() |
17 | Jul 23, 2000 | Instinet Classic | −17 (67-66-66=199) | 4 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
18 | Sep 10, 2000 | Comfort Classic(2) | −13 (64-67=131)* | 1 stroke | ![]() |
19 | Feb 11,2001 | ACE Group Classic(2) | −12 (71-67-66=204) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
20 | Jun 17, 2001 | Instinet Classic(2) | −15 (63-69-69=201) | 2 strokes | ![]() ![]() |
21 | Jun 16,2002 | BellSouth Senior Classic(2) | −14 (67-68-67=202) | 3 strokes | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
22 | Sep 7,2003 | Kroger Classic(2) | −16 (65-67-68=200) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
23 | Mar 14,2004 | SBC Classic(3) | −14 (67-66-69=202) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
24 | Jun 4,2006 | Allianz Championship | −16 (66-64-67=197) | 1 stroke | ![]() |
25 | Sep 2,2007 | Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach | −14 (70-65-67=202) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
*Note: The 2000 Comfort Classic was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.
Champions Tour playoff record (0–6)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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1 | 1997 | Emerald Coast Classic | ![]() |
Lost to par on second extra hole |
2 | 2000 | Bruno's Memorial Classic | ![]() |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
3 | 2000 | Vantage Championship | ![]() ![]() |
Nelson won with birdie on sixth extra hole Dent eliminated by birdie on first hole |
4 | 2001 | Toshiba Senior Classic | ![]() |
Lost to birdie on ninth extra hole |
5 | 2005 | Bayer Advantage Classic | ![]() ![]() |
Quigley won with birdie on first extra hole |
6 | 2007 | Boeing Classic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Watson won with eagle on second extra hole Eger, Ozaki, Morgan and Quigley eliminated by birdie on first hole |
Other senior wins (4)
[edit]- 1997Diners Club Matches(withJay Sigel)
- 1998 Senior Slam at Los Cabos,
- 1999 Senior Slam at Los Cabos,Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf(withHubert Green)
Playoff record
[edit]European Tour playoff record (0–1)
No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
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1 | 1978 | European Open | ![]() ![]() |
Wadkins won with birdie on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
[edit]Tournament | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
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Masters Tournament | CUT | T18 | T31 | ||
U.S. Open | T41 | CUT | CUT | ||
The Open Championship | CUT | ||||
PGA Championship | T17 | T8 | T15 | T4 | T28 |
Tournament | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
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Masters Tournament | T19 | T21 | CUT | T8 | T3 | CUT | ||||
U.S. Open | T16 | CUT | T22 | 3 | T21 | T23 | T51 | CUT | WD | |
The Open Championship | T10 | CUT | T22 | |||||||
PGA Championship | T3 | T19 | T22 | T55 | CUT | T28 | CUT | T21 | CUT | CUT |
Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
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Masters Tournament | CUT | T50 | CUT | ||||
U.S. Open | T56 | CUT | T13 | CUT | CUT | ||
The Open Championship | T64 | T14 | CUT | ||||
PGA Championship | 3 | T16 | T21 | CUT | T39 | T31 | T41 |
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1979 and 1982 Open Championships)
WD = withdrew
"T" = tied
Summary
[edit]Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
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Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 7 |
U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 9 |
The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 17 |
Totals | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 58 | 37 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 7 (1982 PGA – 1984 Open Championship)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (twice)
Results in The Players Championship
[edit]Tournament | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 |
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The Players Championship | T58 | CUT | T65 | T40 | T20 | T12 | T31 | T12 | T47 | T23 | T44 | CUT | T58 | T6 | T6 | CUT | CUT | CUT | T3 | T68 | T13 | T53 |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Champions Tour major championships
[edit]Wins (3)
[edit]Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin | Runner(s)-up |
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1997 | The Tradition | −22 (66-66-67-67=266) | 6 strokes | ![]() |
1998 | The Tradition(2) | −12 (71-66-69-70=276) | 2 strokes | ![]() |
1998 | Ford Senior Players Championship | −21 (69-64-68-66=267) | 3 strokes | ![]() |
U.S. national team appearances
[edit]Professional
- Ryder Cup:1979(winners),1983(winners)
- Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge(representing Senior PGA Tour): 1998 (winners)
See also
[edit]- 1973 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour Champions wins
- List of golfers with most Champions Tour major championship wins
References
[edit]- ^"Week 5 1991 Ending 3 Feb 1991"(pdf).OWGR.RetrievedOctober 7,2019.
- ^"Gil Morgan – Profile".PGA Tour.RetrievedApril 26,2019.
- ^GOLF; An Ocean of Contenders After Morgan's Cliff Dive
- ^"Gil Morgan wins Brazilian tourney".The Jackson Sun.Jackson, Tennessee. AP. November 5, 1979. p. 6.RetrievedMay 15,2020– via Newspapers.com.
- ^"Gil Morgan, EUA, venceu o Heublein Open de Golfe".Folha de S.Paulo(in Portuguese). São Paulo, Brazil. November 5, 1979. p. 12.RetrievedMay 15,2020.
External links
[edit]- Gil Morganat thePGA Tourofficial site
- Gil Morganat theJapan Golf Tourofficial site
- Gil Morganat theOfficial World Golf Rankingofficial site