Tom Purtzer
Thomas Warren Purtzer is an American professional golfer. Purtzer won a number of tournaments on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.
Early life and amateur career
Purtzer was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Arizona State University in Tempe, where he was a member of the school's golf team. He graduated in 1973.Professional career
In 1973, he turned pro. Purtzer is often described in golf literature as having the "sweetest swing in golf". He won five tournaments on the PGA Tour in three different decades, and won four times on the Champions Tour. His best finishes in major championships were 4th at the 1977 U.S. Open and T4 at the 1982 Open Championship.Personal life
His brother, Paul Purtzer, was also a professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour. Purtzer and his brother operate Purtzer Performance Golf School and Academy in Phoenix, Arizona.Purtzer lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Professional wins (15)
PGA Tour wins (5)
PGA Tour playoff record| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1988 | Gatlin Brothers-Southwest Golf Classic |  PGA of Japan Tour wins (1)Other wins (4)Other playoff record
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