Rico Hoey

Richard Hoey is an American-Filipino professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

Early life and amateur career

Hoey was born in Manila, Philippines and moved to Rancho Cucamonga, California at a young age. He attended college at the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017.

Professional career

Hoey turned professional in 2017 and began playing on PGA Tour Canada. He won the season ending event; the Freedom 55 Financial Championship, finishing fifth on the Order of Merit, earning status to play on the 2018 [Web.com Tour].
In 2023, Hoey claimed his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the Visit [Knoxville Open]. He finished the season fourth on the points list; earning status to play on the 2024 PGA Tour. Hoey played as an American until 2024, when he switched his representation to his birth country of the Philippines. Hoey was ineligible for the 2024 Olympics because the change in representation occurred less than two years before the Olympics.