Bob Murphy (golfer)
| Bob Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Joseph Murphy, Jr. |
| Born | February 14, 1943 Brooklyn, New York |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida |
| Spouse | Gail |
| Career | |
| College | University of Florida |
| Turned professional | 1967 |
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 21 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 5 |
| Champions Tour | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| Masters Tournament | T13: 1971 |
| U.S. Open | T3: 1975 |
| The Open Championship | T48: 1976 |
| PGA Championship | T2: 1970 |
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.
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[edit] Early years
Murphy was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1] 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.[2]
[edit] College career
Murphy attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida,[1] where 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.[3] While he was an undergraduate, he won the 1965 U.S. Amateur Championship and the 1966 individual NCAA championship,[3] and was recognized as an All-American in 1966.[2][4] He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in health and human performance in 1966,[1] and was later inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 1971.[5][6]
[edit] Professional career
Murphy turned professional in 1967,[1] and won five tournaments on the PGA Tour.[2] He was a member of the victorious U.S. team in the 1975 Ryder Cup competition.[7] His best finish in a major tournament was a second-place tie at the 1970 PGA Championship.[8] Murphy won 11 times on the Senior PGA Tour (now the Champions Tour).
He joined NBC Sports in November 1999, and was a tower announcer for the PGA Tour on NBC through 2009.[7][2]
He was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2011.
[edit] Personal life
Murphy lives in Delray Beach, Florida with his wife, Gail.[7]
[edit] Amateur wins (2)
- 1965 U.S. Amateur
- 1966 NCAA championship (individual)
[edit] Professional wins (21)
[edit] PGA Tour wins (5)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25, 1968 | Philadelphia Golf Classic | -12 (69-71-66-70=2769) | Playoff | Labron Harris, Jr. |
| 2 | Sep 2, 1968 | Thunderbird Classic | -11 (68-70-71-69=277) | 3 strokes |  Bruce Crampton, Bob Lunn |
| 3 | Sep 7, 1970 | Greater Hartford Open Invitational | -17 (66-66-66-69=267) | 4 strokes | Paul Harney |
| 4 | Mar 2, 1975 | Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic | -17 (68-71-66-68=273) | 1 stroke | Eddie Pearce |
| 5 | Jun 29, 1986 | Canadian Open | -8 (71-70-68-71=280) | 3 strokes | Greg Norman |
PGA Tour playoff record (1-5)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1968 | Philadelphia Golf Classic | Labron Harris, Jr. |
Won with birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1970 | Tucson Open | Lee Trevino |
Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 1972 | Hawaiian Open | Grier Jones |
Lost to par on first extra hole |
| 4 | 1973 | Westchester Classic | Bobby Nichols |
Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
| 5 | 1974 | World Open Golf Championship | Frank Beard, Jack Nicklaus, Johnny Miller |
Miller won with birdie on second extra hole Murphy eliminated with par on first extra hole |
| 6 | 1981 | Tallahassee Open | Dave Eichelberger, Mark O'Meara |
Eichelberger won with birdie on first extra hole |
[edit] Other wins (3)
- 1967 Florida Open
- 1970 Australian Masters
- 1979 Jerry Ford Invitational
[edit] Senior PGA Tour wins (11)
- 1993 (2) Bruno's Memorial Classic, GTE North Classic
- 1994 (2) Raley's Senior Gold Rush, Hyatt Regency Maui Kaanapali Classic
- 1995 (4) The IntelliNet Challenge, PaineWebber Invitational, Nationwide Championship, VFW Senior Championship
- 1996 (2) Royal Caribbean Classic, Cadillac NFL Golf Classic
- 1997 (1) Toshiba Senior Classic
[edit] Other senior wins (2)
- 1995 Diners Club Matches (with Jim Colbert)
- 1996 Diners Club Matches (with Jim Colbert)
[edit] Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | T59 LA | 52 LA | DNP | CUT |
| U.S. Open | T15 LA | T23 LA | T32 | 5 |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | T63 |
| Tournament | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | T23 | T13 | T43 | DNP | DNP | 42 | T28 | T31 | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | T63 | T20 | DNP | T3 | CUT | DNP | CUT | T25 |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T48 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T2 | T46 | T40 | T35 | T32 | T25 | CUT | T25 | T54 | CUT |
| Tournament | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Masters | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT |
| U.S. Open | CUT | DNP | DNP | T50 | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T20 | 18 | T34 | DNP | CUT | T62 | 69 | DNP |
LA = Low Amateur
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Green background for wins. Yellow background for top-10.
[edit] See also
- Florida Gators
- Golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- Golfers with most Champions Tour wins
- List of Florida Gators golfers
- List of Sigma Alpha Epsilon members
- List of University of Florida alumni
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d PGATour.com, Champions Tour, Players, Bob Murphy Profile. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
- ^ a b c d PGATour.com, Champions Tour, Players, Bob Murphy Media Guide. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
- ^ a b Florida Men's Golf 2011 Media Supplement, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 29, 34, 39, 41 (2010). Retrieved July 11, 2011.
- ^ 2008–09 Florida Gators Men's Golf Media Guide, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, p. 36 (2008). Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- ^ F Club, Hall of Fame, Gator Greats. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
- ^ Associated Press, "O'Connell Lauded for Actions," Sarasota Journal (May 3, 1971). Retrieved July 24, 2011.
- ^ a b c NBCSports.com, Golf, Bob Murphy, Tower Reporter. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
- ^ Golf Major Championships, Players, Bob Murphy. Retrieved July 24, 2011.
[edit] External links
- Bob Murphy at the PGA Tour official site
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