Curt Byrum

Curt Allen Byrum is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He is the older brother of PGA Tour golfer Tom Byrum.

Early life

Byrum was born and raised in Onida, South Dakota. He learned to play golf on a nine-hole course that he and brother Tom used to mow. He was an exceptionally talented athlete in high school in both football and basketball. Byrum attended the University of New Mexico and was a member of the golf team.

Professional career

In 1982, Byrum turned pro. The following year he joined the PGA Tour.
Byrum has spent time playing on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He has 19 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events and 18 top-10 finishes in Nationwide Tour events. Like his brother, he won once on the PGA Tour; and also like his brother, that win came in 1989. He won twice on the Nationwide Tour. His best finish in a major golf championships|major] is T-14 at the 1987 PGA Championship. Late in his career, Byrum began experiencing orthopedic ailments which limited his playing time; he had surgery on his right elbow in 1992 and 1996.
Since 2001, Byrum has worked with The Golf Channel as an analyst. In 2009, Byrum made his Champions Tour debut but has played in only six events.

Personal life

Byrum lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Amateur wins

1976 South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship
1979 South Dakota Men's Match Play Championship, South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship, Pacific Coast Amateur
1980 South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship
1982 Lake Macquarie Amateur
Professional wins (5)