Tommy_Moore_(golfer)
Tommy Moore (golfer)
American golfer
Thomas Edward Moore (December 23, 1962 – May 24, 1998) was an American professional golfer.
Moore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He had a decorated junior golf career, ranking #1 in the Junior Golf World Rankings in 1980 (Golf Digest). Moore played college golf at Oklahoma State where he was a teammate of Scott Verplank, Willie Wood, and Philip Walton.[1] He won two events[1] and was an All-American in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 1983.[2] He was also the program's 1st Academic All-American in 1984.
Moore played on the PGA Tour in 1990, 1991, and 1994. His best finish was a T4th at the 1990 Buick Southern Open. He also played on the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour) from 1991 to 1993. His best finish was a win at the 1993 Nike Boise Open.[3]
After retiring from tournament golf, Moore worked as a teaching professional at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans.[2]
Moore died in 1998 at age 35 of a rare blood disease diagnosed as primary amyloidosis.[2]
The Tommy Moore Memorial Junior Golf Championship is held annually in conjunction with the All-State Sugar Bowl. The event is presented by the Kelly Gibson Foundation.[4]
