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Tom Kite
Thomas Oliver Kite Jr is an American professional golfer and golf course architect. He spent 175 weeks in the top 10 of the official world golf rankings from 1989 to 1994. Kite was born in McKinney, Texas. He began playing golf at the age of six and won his first tournament at the age of 11. Kite attended the University of Texas on a golf scholarship and was coached by Harvey Penick. He turned professional in 1972 and has been making money steadily ever since. Known for his innovation, he was the first to add a third wedge to his pocket, one of the first players to bring in a sports psychologist and one of the first. emphasis on fitness for the purpose of improving the game. He also underwent laser eye surgery, due to being partially blind, in an attempt to improve his game towards the end of his career. He has scored 19 victories in the PGA Tour, including the 1992 US Open at Pebble Beach. He has competed on seven Ryder Cup teams and was captain in 1997
Full nameThomas Oliver Kite Jr.
BornDecember 9, 1949, McKinney, Texas
ResidenceAustin, Texas
CollegeUniversity of Texas
Turned professional1972
Current tour(s)PGA Tour Champions
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins37
PGA Tour19
European Tour3
PGA Tour of Australasia1
PGA Tour Champions10
Other5
Masters Tournament2nd/T2: 1983, 1986, 1997
U.S. OpenWon: 1992
The Open ChampionshipT2: 1978
PGA ChampionshipT4: 1981, 1988
World Golf Hall of Fame2004 (member page)
PGA Tour, leading money winner1981, 1989
PGA Player of the Year1989
GWAA Male, Player of the Year1989
Vardon Trophy1981, 1982
Byron Nelson Trophy1981, 1982
Bob Jones Award1979

About Tom Kite

Golfer Tom Kite was born in McKinney, Texas, United States on December 9, 1949. He's 74 years old today.

From 1989 to 1994, he spent more than 170 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Rankings, setting career earnings records.

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Tom Kite before becoming famous

Tom Kite was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1949 is also the year of Ox (牛) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He was a member of the University of Texas team that shared the NCAA Championship in 1972.

Achievement of Tom Kite

He won nearly 20 PGA Tour events and was the first player to earn $6 million in the tournament's history.

Tom Kite's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Stephanie Kite, his daughter, was a star gymnast for the nationally rated University of Alabama team.

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In 1972, he and Golfer Ben Crenshaw tied for the NCAA Individual Championship.

Tom Kite Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Tom Kite updated on March 24 2023.