Tony Sills

Anthony Irvin Sills (born December 5, 1955) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and later became a golf teaching professional.

Early life and amateur career Sills, who is Jewish, was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As a youth, he caddied at the Riviera Country Club, including when the club hosted the Los Angeles Open. Sills attended Palisades High School and later the University of Southern California, where he was a member of the golf team with future PGA Tour golfer Scott Simpson.

Professional career In 1980, Sills turned professional. He had 22 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events including a win at the 1990 Independent Insurance Agent Open. In that tournament, he beat Gil Morgan with a par on the first extra hole in a sudden-death playoff. His best finish in a major championship was T-15 at the 1985 U.S. Open. His best year was 1990 when he finished 61st on the money list.

After his touring days were over, Sills taught putting and the short game with Putting Arc co-founder V.J. Trolio at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Mississippi.

Personal life Sills has a daughter, Emily, who played golf for the University of Tennessee.

Awards and honors In 2011 Sills was inducted into the Los Angeles High Schools Sports Hall of Fame

Professional wins (1) PGA Tour wins (1)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Results in major championships

Note: Sills never played in The Open Championship

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