Jeff Maggert
Name:
Jeffrey Allan "Jeff" MaggertCountry:
USABorn:
Feb 20, 1964 in Columbia, Missouri.Original/Home Club:
Columbia, MissouriOccupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1986Senior MAJORS (2): Regions Tradition (2015); US Senior Open (2015). Ryder Cup player (1995, '97, '99). Presidents Cup player (1994). Three-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the WGC Match Play in 1999.
Born in Columbia, Missouri, Maggert spent his formative golf years growing-up in The Woodlands, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University ("Aggies") and became an All-American golf team member. In 1990 he was named Player of the Year on the Ben Hogan Tour (No.2 U.S. Tour), becoming a full PGA Tour member in 1991.
During his PGA Tour career Maggert won three times, played in three Ryder Cups and one Presidents Cup. Major championship success came in 2015 on the Champions Tour, when he won both the Regions Tradition and the U.S. Senior Open.
America
Charles Schwab
Played as the Charles Schwab Cup Championship (Nov 7-10; season-ending Champions Tour event and final Charles Schwab Cup playoff event). Jeff Maggert (USA) beat Retief Goosen (RSA) by holing out from 124 yards for eagle at the third playoff hole (par-4 17th). Goosen missed a three-foot birdie putt at the first playoff hole, which cost him victory not only in this event but also in the season-long Charles Schwab Cup. [Phoenix CC, Phoenix, AZ].
America
Dick's Sporting Goods
Played as Dick's Sporting Goods Open (Aug 28-30). Second-placed Paul Goydos (USA) finished 2 shots behind Jeff Maggert (USA), who claimed his fifth Champions Tour win, and fourth of 2015. [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
Majors
Regions
Played as the Regions Tradition (May 14-17). First-time senior major winner Maggert (USA) beat Kevin Sutherland (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Shoal Creek Club, Birmingham, AL].
Majors
USGA
The US Senior Open (June 25-28). Second-placed and defending champion Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 2 shots behind Maggert (USA), who claimed his second senior major championship title. [Del Paso CC, Sacramento, CA].
America
Shaw Comms
Played as the Shaw Charity Classic (Aug 7-9). Second-placed Colin Montgomerie (Scot) finished 4 shots behind Jeff Maggert (USA), who recorded his fourth Champions Tour win. [Canyon Meadows G&CC, Calgary, Alberta].
America
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Played as the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic (March 21-23). Second-placed Billy Andrade (USA) finished 2 shots behind 50-year-old Jeff Maggert (USA), who became the 17th player to win on his Champions Tour debut. [Fallen Oak GC, Saucier, nr Biloxi, MS].
America
FedEx
Played as the Fedex St Jude Classic (May 25-28). Second-placed Tom Pernice Jr (USA) finished 3 shots behind Maggert (USA), who recorded the last of his three PGA Tour victories. [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
WGC
Andersen Consulting
Played as the inaugural WGC-Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship (Feb 24-28; previously the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf, which was not a WGC event). Maggert (USA) beat Andrew Magee (USA) at the 38th hole in the final. [Champions course, La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, Calif.]
America
Diners Club
Played as the Diners Club Matches (Dec 13/14; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Steve Elkington (Aus) & Jeff Maggert (USA) beat Tom Lehman (USA) & Duffy Waldorf (USA) 2 and 1 in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Diners Club
Played as the inaugural Diners Club Matches (Dec 8-11; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Jeff Maggert (USA) & Jim McGovern (USA) beat Lee Janzen (USA) & Rocco Mediate (USA) at the 19th hole in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
America
Oldsmobile
Played as the Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic (Oct 7-10). Second-placed Greg Kraft (USA) finished 3 shots behind 29-year-old Jeff Maggert (USA), who recorded the first of his three PGA Tour wins. [Magnolia course, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. Earlier rounds also played on the Palm course].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the inaugural Vines Classic (Jan 25-28; Aus Tr event). Second-placed Brett Ogle (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 25-year-old Jeff Maggert (USA). [The Vines Resort & CC, nr Perth, Aus; composite of Lakes & Ellenbrook courses].
Asia
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open. Second-placed Casey Nakama (USA), Bob Lendzion (USA) and Craig McClellan (USA) finished 5 shots behind Maggert (USA). [Ayer Keroh CC, Malacca, Malaysia].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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