Michael Christie

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Michael Christie (June 25, 1969 – April 22, 2004) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA, Nationwide and Hooters professional golfing circuits.

Christie was born in Greenville, South Carolina. He was an All-American at the University of South Carolina in 1992. Christie got his start in professional golf in 1993 by qualifying for the U.S. Open, where he finished T-52. He won his first pro tournament on the then Nike Tour at the Carolina Classic in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1995 by shooting a tournament record of 22 under par. He played on the Nike Tour from 1994 to 1996 winning 4 times, and earned his PGA Tour card as a result of his three victories in 1996. Christie played on the PGA Tour from 1997 to2000; 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. Christie died of self-inflicted wounds at the age of 34.

In addition to his successes on the PGA and Nationwide tour, Christie won twice on the Hooters Tour.