Tom Nieporte


Thomas Nieporte was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1950s and 1960s.

Early life and amateur career

Nieporte grew up in the Cincinnati suburb of North College Hill, Ohio. He attended the Ohio State University and was a distinguished member of the golf team, winning the NCAA Championship in 1951.

Professional career

In 1953, Nieporte turned professional. He played full-time on the PGA Tour for five years, but like most professional golfers of his generation, he spent most of his career earning his living as a club pro. He won three PGA Tour events. The biggest win of his career came in 1967 at the Bob Hope Desert Classic; the Champions Trophy was presented to Nieporte by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bob Hope. His best finish in a major was T5 at the 1964 PGA Championship.
Nieporte co-authored the book "Mind over Golf" with Donald Sauers.
Nieporte was the head pro at Piping Rock Club on Long Island from 1963 to 1978. From 1978 until his retirement in 2006, he was the head pro at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, the site of five U.S. Opens and one PGA Championship.

Personal life

On December 21, 2014, Nieporte died at the age of 86 in Boca Raton, Florida. He was survived by his wife Joan and their nine children.

Awards and honors

In 1983, Nieporte was inducted into the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame.

Amateur wins

Professional wins (11)

PGA Tour wins (3)

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Other wins (8)