Matt Gogel
Matthew John Gogel is an American professional golfer and golf commentator. He currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He previously played on the PGA Tour and the Nike Tour.
Early life and amateur career
In 1971, Gogel was born in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended Bishop Kelley High School. He has lived most of his adult life in Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas and was a member of the golf team. He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.Professional career
In 1994, Gogel turned professional. In 2000, he joined the PGA Tour. Gogel played in Asia early in his professional career and on the Nike Tour. He was the first player in the history of the developmental tour to win in four consecutive years.In 1999, Gogel earned his PGA Tour card for 2000 by finishing 7th on the Nationwide Tour money list. His two best finishes in official PGA Tour events came at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am: he won the tournament in 2002 and finished T-2 in 2000. His best finish in a major championship is a T-12 at the 2001 U.S. Open.
After losing his tour card in 2006, Gogel announced an intention to retire after the 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Broadcasting career
In June 2007, Gogel joined The Golf Channel as an on-course reporter for its PGA Tour Coverage. His first event was the 2007 Travelers Championship. He joined CBS Sports as a commentator in 2009.After turning 50, Gogel left broadcasting and joined the PGA Tour Champions. In the 2020–21 season, he finished 63rd in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Personal life
He lives in Mission Hills, Kansas.Professional wins (8)
PGA Tour wins (1)
Nike Tour wins (6)
Nike Tour playoff record| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1998 | Nike Omaha Classic |  Other wins (1)
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied Results in The Players ChampionshipCUT = missed the halfway cut"T" indicates a tie for a place Results in World Golf ChampionshipsQF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play"T" = Tied Results in senior major championshipsResults not in chronological order
CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place |