About Taylor Smith
Lived 1968 – 2007 (aged 39). Taylor Smith was an American golfer.
Richard Taylor Smith (June 28, 1967 – July 21, 2007) was an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida but spent most of his life in Waycross, Georgia.
Professional career Smith played on the Nike Tour and the PGA Tour from 1992 to 1998. His best finish on the Nike Tour (1992–1995, 1998) was a win at the 1992 Ben Hogan Permian Basin Open. His best finish on the PGA Tour (1996–1997) was T-2 at the 1996 Greater Vancouver Open.
At the 1996 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic on the PGA Tour, Smith had tied Tiger Woods at the end of regulation play and appeared to be heading for a playoff. It was then revealed that Smith's putter had an illegal grip and he was disqualified, giving Woods his second career win. Smith had been informed about his putter on the 9th hole but was allowed to continue playing while he appealed the ruling. The appeal was denied.
Professional wins (7) Ben Hogan Tour wins (1)
U.S. Golf Tour wins (1) 1990 Turtle Classic
Other mini-tour wins (5) 1988 Walden Lake CC (Space Coast Tour) 1989 Deltona Hills CC (Space Coast Tour) 1990 Timacuan CC (Space Coast Tour) 1991 West Orange CC (Space Coast Tour) 1993 Palisades CC (Space Coast Tour)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Taylor Smith?
professional golfer (1968–2007)
When was Taylor Smith born?
Taylor Smith was born on 28 June 1968 in Pensacola.
When did Taylor Smith die?
Taylor Smith died on 21 July 2007 in Houston.
What was Taylor Smith's occupation?
Taylor Smith was a golfer.
What nationality was Taylor Smith?
Taylor Smith was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Taylor Smith (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Taylor Smith. https://biography.guide/taylor-smith-golfer/
MLA: "Taylor Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/taylor-smith-golfer/.
Chicago: "Taylor Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/taylor-smith-golfer/.
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