Duffy Waldorf


James Joseph "Duffy" Waldorf, Jr. is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He was previously a member of the PGA Tour, where he won four times.

Biography

Waldorf was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended UCLA where he was on the golf team from 1982 to 1985. He was a two-time NCAA All-American, 1985 College Player of the Year, and was selected for the 1985 Walker Cup.
Waldorf turned professional in 1985 and joined the PGA Tour.
Waldorf's career PGA Tour earnings are over $11.9 million. He has featured in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings, peaking at 35th in 2000.
Waldorf finished T-14 in the 2007 Q-School to regain his 2008 PGA Tour card. However, after playing in only 4 events, he underwent knee surgery in May 2008. A recurring knee problem hindered Waldorf, who sat out the entire 2009 and 2010 seasons. He played in 14 events during the 2011 season. He failed to satisfy his Medical Extension and split the 2012 season among the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour.

Amateur wins (3)

PGA Tour wins (4)

PGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11997Michelob Championship at Kingsmill David Duval, Grant WaiteDuval won with birdie on first extra hole
21999Buick Classic Dennis PaulsonWon with birdie on first extra hole
31999Westin Texas Open Ted TrybaWon with birdie on first extra hole

Other wins (4)

PGA Tour Champions playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
12014Allianz Championship Michael AllenLost to birdie on second extra hole

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Summary

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Results in World Golf Championships

1Cancelled due to 9/11
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = Tied
NT = No tournament

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur