Tom Jenkins (golfer)


Thomas Wayne Jenkins is an American professional golfer.
Born in Houston, Texas, Jenkins attended the University of Houston, where he was a member of the NCAA University Division championship team in 1970, led by John Mahaffey. He graduated in 1971 and turned professional. His sole PGA Tour victory was the IVB-Philadelphia Golf Classic in 1975, with the final two rounds played With seven wins in his eleven years and more than $12 million in prize money, Jenkins is currently in the top-10 on the all time money list for the PGA Tour Champions.
Prior to joining the senior tour, Jenkins was the lead instructor for several years at Dave Pelz's short game schools.

Professional wins (8)

PGA Tour wins (1)

PGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
11981Wickes-Andy Williams San Diego Open Raymond Floyd, Bruce LietzkeLietzke won with birdie on second extra hole
Jenkins eliminated with par on first hole

Champions Tour wins (7)

Champions Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11999Bell Atlantic Classic Jim ThorpeWon with birdie on first extra hole
22001Kroger Senior Classic Jim ThorpeLost to birdie on first extra hole
32002Kroger Senior Classic Bob GilderLost to birdie on second extra hole
42005Allianz Championship D. A. WeibringWon with birdie on second extra hole
52006Commerce Bank Championship John HarrisLost to birdie on first extra hole
62008ACE Group Classic Brad Bryant, Scott Hoch,
Tom Kite
Hoch won with birdie on first extra hole