Curt Byrum

Curt Allen Byrum (born December 28, 1958) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He is the older brother of PGA Tour golfer Tom Byrum.

Early life Byrum was born and raised in Onida, South Dakota. He learned to play golf on a nine-hole course that he and brother Tom used to mow. He was an exceptionally talented athlete in high school in both football and basketball. Byrum attended the University of New Mexico and was a member of the golf team.

Professional career In 1982, Byrum turned pro. The following year he joined the PGA Tour.

Byrum has spent time playing on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He has 19 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events and 18 top-10 finishes in Nationwide Tour events. Like his brother, he won once on the PGA Tour; and also like his brother, that win came in 1989. He won twice on the Nationwide Tour. His best finish in a major is T-14 at the 1987 PGA Championship. Late in his career, Byrum began experiencing orthopedic ailments which limited his playing time; he had surgery on his right elbow in 1992 and 1996.

Since 2001, Byrum has worked with The Golf Channel as an analyst. In 2009, Byrum made his Champions Tour debut but has played in only six events.

Personal life Byrum lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Amateur wins 1976 South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship 1979 South Dakota Men's Match Play Championship, South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship, Pacific Coast Amateur 1980 South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship 1982 Lake Macquarie Amateur

Professional wins (5) PGA Tour wins (1)

Nike Tour wins (2)

Nike Tour playoff record (1–1)

Other wins (2) 1986 Showdown Classic (with Bobby Nichols, unofficial Senior PGA Tour event) 2009 Arizona Open

Results in major championships Note: Byrum never played in The Open Championship.

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