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Tom Kite

Born in Texas, Kite has been one of America's top golfers for nearly 25 years. His consistency as both an individual and a team player has earned him the respect of golf fans across the world, and the title of captain of the 1997 American Ryder Cup team.

Kite grew up on a farm and was introduced to golf by his father. He started playing at age six and won his first tournament at age 11. From the outset, the game captivated him, and his self-confidence inspired him to make a career in golf. He attended the University of Texas on a golf program, where he was coached by the highly respected Harvey Penwick. After some success as an amateur, both as an individual and team player, he turned professional in 1972.

His success led him to over $8 million in prize money and 19 PGA Tour victories, and at the age of 42, Kite won his first and only major championship, the 1992 US Open. Being a relatively small man, he needed to work hard at his swing to get distance off the tee; however, his excellent short game made up for this, and he is responsible for having introduced the tre

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Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 22-24). Second-placed Scott Simpson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Tom Kite (USA), who won this event for the second time in three years, and recorded the last of his ten Champions Tour victories. [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington; at the time TPC Snoqualmie Ridge].

Played as the Boeing Greater Seattle Classic (Aug 18-20). Tom Kite (USA) beat Keith Fergus (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington; at the time TPC Snoqualmie Ridge].

Winner (holder)

Kite, Tom

Venue

Valencia CC, Calif.

Score

204 (-12)

Prize money

$240,000

Played as the AT&T Classic (March 10-12; formerly SBC Classic). Second-placed Gil Morgan (USA) finished 5 shots behind Kite (USA). [Valencia CC, nr Santa Clarita, California].

Played as the 3M Championship (Aug 6-8). Second-placed Craig Stadler (USA) finished 1 shot behind Kite (USA). [TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, nr Minneapolis, Minn.].

Played as the SBC Senior Classic (March 1-3). Kite (USA) beat Tom Watson (USA) with a par at the second

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Tom Kite

For many years, Tom Kite was the all-time leading money winner on tour. That was not bad for someone who was legally blind without glasses. Kite was “Mr. Consistency” on Tour, winning at least one tournament, with the exception of 1988, every year from 1981-1990.

Tom grew up at Austin Country Club, taking lessons from the renowned Harvey Penick. Kite and Ben Crenshaw were teammates at Texas and led the Longhorns to two national collegiate championships. Tom and Ben shared NCAA medalist honors in 1973.

Tom was leading money winner and Golf Writers Player of the Year in 1981 and followed with another leading money winner title in 1989. He capped his 19-win PGA Tour career with a major win at the 1992 U.S. Open.

In total, Kite won 19 times on the PGA tour and 10 on the Champions Tour.

Kite has added "golf course designer" to his résumé and has successfully completed several golf courses in collaboration with Bob Cupp, Randy Russell and Roy Bechtol. Completed golf courses include Coco Beach Resort in Puerto Rico (home of the Puerto Rico Open); Liberty National