Tom Weiskopf

Thomas Daniel Weiskopf (November 9, 1942 – August 20, 2022) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. His most successful decade was the 1970s. He won 16 PGA Tour titles between 1968 and 1982, including the 1973 Open Championship. He was the runner-up at The Masters four times. After winding down his career playing golf, Weiskopf became a noted golf course architect.

Early life Weiskopf was born in Massillon, Ohio. He attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland and Ohio State University, where he played on the golf team.

Professional career In 1964, Weiskopf turned professional. Weiskopf's first win on the PGA Tour came at the 1968 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational and fifteen more followed by 1982. His best career season was 1973, when he won seven tournaments around the world, including The Open Championship at Royal Troon, and he would finish that year ranked second in the world according to Mark McCormack's world golf rankings. This was to remain his only major championship victory but he was runner-up at The Masters in 1969, 1972, 1974, and 1975, and had a T2 finish at the 1976 U.S. Open.

Weiskopf won the Canadian Open in 1973 and 1975; the latter win was achieved in dramatic fashion with a one-hole playoff win over archrival and fellow Ohio State University alum Jack Nicklaus when Weiskopf nearly holed his approach on the 15th hole at the Royal Montreal Golf Club's Blue Course. Weiskopf was a member of the United States team in the 1973 and 1975 Ryder Cups. He also qualified for the 1977 team but decided to skip the competition in order to go big-game hunting.

Weiskopf got into golf course design working initially with Jay Morrish but later established his own practice. and Loch Lomond, the venue of the Scottish Open from 1995 to 2010.

Personal life In 2020, Weiskopf was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died at his home in Big Sky, Montana on August 20, 2022, aged 79. His death was first announced by fellow golfer Tom Watson, who extended his condolences to the Weiskopf family in a tweet.

Amateur wins 1963 Western Amateur

Professional wins (28) PGA Tour wins (16) Legend Major championships (1) Other PGA Tour (15)

PGA Tour playoff record (2–3)

European Tour wins (2) Legend Major championships (1) Other European Tour (1)

Southern Africa Tour wins (1)

South American Golf Circuit wins (1)

Other wins (5)

Senior PGA Tour wins (4) Legend Senior major championships (1) Other Senior PGA Tour (3)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Major championships Wins (1) YearChampionship54 holesWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 1973 The Open Championship 1 shot lead −12 (68-67-71-70=276) 3 strokes Neil Coles Johnny Miller

Results timeline

CUT = missed the halfway cut (3rd round cut in 1982 Open Championship) WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place.

Summary Most consecutive cuts made — 18 (1975 Masters — 1979 U.S. Open) Longest streak of top-10s — 4 (1973 U.S. Open — 1974 Masters)

Champions Tour major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunner(s)-up 1995 U.S. Senior Open −13 (69-69-69-68=275) 4 strokes Jack Nicklaus

U.S. national team appearances Professional Ryder Cup: 1973 (winners), 1975 (winners) World Cup: 1972