Matt Peterson


Matt Peterson is an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

Peterson was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to school in Morganton, North Carolina before enrolling at the University of Georgia to study management and information technology. There he was a member of the Georgia [Bulldogs men's golf|golf team] and became a three-time All-American, winning one tournament during college career. He graduated in 1989.

Professional career

In 1990, turned professional the following year. Peterson played on the Nationwide Tour in 1992, 1994–2001, and 2003–04, winning once at the 1995 Nike [Central Georgia Open]. He played on the PGA Tour in 2002 where his best finish was T-10 at the 2002 Valero Texas Open.
Peterson later became the head professional at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Georgia.

Amateur wins

  • 1987 Carolinas Amateur
  • 1988 Carolinas Amateur

Professional wins (5)

Other wins (2)