Mike Springer
Michael Paul Springer (born November 3, 1965) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
| Mike Springer | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Michael Paul Springer |
| Born | November 3, 1965 San Francisco, California |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg; 15 st) |
| Sporting nationality | |
| Residence | Fresno, California |
| Career | |
| College | University of Arizona |
| Turned professional | 1988 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 7 |
| Highest ranking | 73 (October 9, 1994)[1] |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 2 |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | CUT: 1995 |
| PGA Championship | T55: 1994 |
| U.S. Open | T25: 1994 |
| The Open Championship | T24: 1994 |
Springer was born in San Francisco, California. He attended the University of Arizona. He turned pro in 1988[2] and joined the PGA Tour in 1991.
Springer began his career in professional golf on the Ben Hogan Tour, a predecessor of what later became the Korn Ferry Tour. He won three events in this venue in 1990 (including the tour's very first event in Bakersfield)[3] and one in 1992. His first PGA Tour win came as a wire-to-wire victory in 1994 at the KMart Greater Greensboro Open. His career year was 1994 when he won two PGA Tour events, earned $770,711, and finished 13th on the money list. Springer has 22 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events.[4] His best finish in a major is a T-24 at the 1994 British Open.[5]
In the 2000s, Springer split his playing time between the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.[4] He lives in Fresno, California.
Professional wins (7)
PGA Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 24, 1994 | KMart Greater Greensboro Open | −13 (64-69-70-72=275) | 3 strokes | |
| 2 | Sep 4, 1994 | Greater Milwaukee Open | −16 (69-67-65-67=268) | 1 stroke |
Ben Hogan Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 4, 1990 | Ben Hogan Bakersfield Open | −9 (68-70-71=207) | 2 strokes | |
| 2 | Sep 30, 1990 | Ben Hogan Reno Open | −14 (70-67-65=202) | 1 stroke | |
| 3 | Oct 21, 1990 | Ben Hogan El Paso Open | −6 (68-71-65=204) | 2 strokes | |
| 4 | Oct 18, 1992 | Ben Hogan Fresno Open | −10 (69-66-71=206) | 1 stroke |
Other wins (1)
- 1993 JCPenney Classic (with Melissa McNamara)
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | CUT | ||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T25 | CUT |
| The Open Championship | T24 | CUT | |
| PGA Championship | CUT | T55 | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
See also
References
- "Week 41 1994 Ending 9 Oct 1994" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- "Profile from PGA Tour's official site". Archived from the original on 2010-07-31. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
- The first season
- "Media guide from PGA Tour's official site". Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
- "Golf Major Championships".
External links
- Mike Springer at the PGA Tour official site
- Mike Springer at the Official World Golf Ranking official site