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Buddy Gardner

b. 1955

Professional golfer

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About Buddy Gardner

Born 1955. Buddy Gardner is an American golfer.

Frank Webb "Buddy" Gardner, Jr. (born August 24, 1955) is an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career Gardner was born in Montgomery, Alabama.

Professional career In 1977, Gardner turned professional. He played on the PGA Tour from 1978 to 1993. Four times he finished in second place: T-2 at the 1979 Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open, T-2 at the 1979 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic, 2nd at the 1984 Houston Coca-Cola Open, and 2nd at the 1987 Big "I" Houston Open (lost to Jay Haas in a playoff). His best finish in a major was a T-6 at the 1985 PGA Championship.

Gardner played the Nike Tour from 1994 to 1997, while still playing some PGA Tour events. He had first played the tour in 1990, when he won the only event he entered, the Ben Hogan Panama City Beach Classic, held at the club he represented, the Hombre Golf Club.

Amateur wins 1974 Alabama Amateur 1975 Alabama Amateur 1976 Dixie Amateur

Professional wins (1) Nike Tour wins (1)

Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)

Playoff record PGA Tour playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult 11987Big "I" Houston Open Jay HaasLost to par on first extra hole

Other playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult 11979Magnolia Classic Bobby WalzelLost to par on second extra hole

Results in major championships

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

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Education
Auburn University
Also known as
Frank Webb "Buddy" Gardner, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Buddy Gardner?

professional golfer

When was Buddy Gardner born?

Buddy Gardner was born on 24 August 1955 in Montgomery.

What is Buddy Gardner's occupation?

Buddy Gardner is a golfer.

What nationality is Buddy Gardner?

Buddy Gardner is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Buddy Gardner

· Wikidata: Q4984863

· DBpedia: Buddy Gardner

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MLA: "Buddy Gardner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/buddy-gardner/.

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