Paul Goydos
| Paul Goydos | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Paul David Goydos |
| Born |
June 20, 1964 Long Beach, California |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Residence | Dove Canyon, California |
| Children | Chelsea, Courtney |
| Career | |
| College | Long Beach State University |
| Turned professional | 1989 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 2 |
| Web.com Tour | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 1996, 2007 |
| U.S. Open | T12: 1999 |
| The Open Championship | 72nd: 2009 |
| PGA Championship | T29: 1997 |
Paul David Goydos (born June 20, 1964) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Early life
Goydos was born and raised in Long Beach, California. He attended Woodrow Wilson Classical High School, Long Beach State University and turned pro in 1989. He started out as a struggling mini-tour player supplementing his income as a substitute teacher.
Professional career
In 1991 and 1992, he played on the Nationwide Tour, earning one victory at the 1992 Ben Hogan Yuma Open. He earned his PGA Tour card for 1993 by going through Qualifying School.
Goydos has won two PGA Tour events – The 1996 Bay Hill Invitational and the 2007 Sony Open in Hawaii. He has amassed more than 40 top-10 finishes and has more than $10 million in career earnings. His best finish in a major was a T-12 at the 1999 U.S. Open.[1]
Goydos had only two starts in 2004, both coming at the end of the year, because of sinus surgery and hip problems; he played in 2005 under a Major Medical Exemption. His victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii in 2007 elevated Goydos into the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings.
Goydos lost in a playoff at The Players Championship in 2008 to Sergio García when he put his tee shot on the par-3 17th (the first playoff hole) in the water.
During the first round of the 2010 John Deere Classic, Goydos became the fourth, and oldest player in PGA Tour history to shoot 59. His round included 12 birdies and 6 pars.[2]
Goydos played in six events in 2012 before bone spurts in his left wrist and subsequent surgery forced him out of action for 15 months. He missed the cut in two events in 2013 and is playing the 2014 season on a medical extension.
Ryder Cup
Goydos has not played in the Ryder Cup but was selected by U.S. team captain Corey Pavin as one of his vice-captains for the 2010 event.[3]
Awards
Goydos was inducted into the inaugural class of 1996 at the Long Beach State University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Goydos has two children, Chelsea and Courtney. Ex-wife Wendy (Medak) died of a possible drug overdose (pending toxicology report) while attempting to treat migraines in 2009.[4]
Professional wins (5)
PGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 17, 1996 | Bay Hill Invitational | -13 (67-74-67-67=275) | 1 stroke | Jeff Maggert |
| 2 | January 14, 2007 | Sony Open in Hawaii | -14 (66-63-70-67=266) | 1 stroke |  Luke Donald, Charles Howell III |
Nationwide Tour wins (1)
- 1992 Ben Hogan Yuma Open
Other wins (2)
- 1990 Long Beach Open
- 1996 EA Sports Challenge Championship
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T44 | T62 | CUT | T28 | DNP | T12 |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | T73 | T29 | T34 | T31 |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | CUT | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT | 72 |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT | T31 | T67 |
| Tournament | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT |
| The Open Championship | CUT |
| PGA Championship | CUT |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 11 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1996 PGA – 1999 PGA)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 0
Results in World Golf Championship events
| Tournament | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Accenture Match Play Championship | R64 |
| CA Championship | T50 |
| Bridgestone Invitational | T74 |
DNP = Did not play
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10.
See also
References
- ↑ "Paul Goydos". Golf Major Championships. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
- ↑ "Goydos shoots fourth 59 in tour history". ESPN. July 8, 2010. Retrieved July 8, 2010.
- ↑ Ryder Cup: Clarke, McGinley and Bjorn are vice-captains BBC Sport, July 20, 2010
- ↑ 'A real-life tragedy'
External links
- Paul Goydos at the PGA Tour official site
- Paul Goydos at the Official World Golf Ranking official site