Duffy Waldorf

Duffy Waldorf
— Golfer —
Personal information
Full name	James Joseph Waldorf, Jr.
Nickname	Duffy
Born	(1962-08-20) August 20, 1962 Los Angeles, California
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg; 16.1 st)
Nationality	United States
Residence	New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Career
College	UCLA
Turned professional	1985
Current tour(s)	PGA Tour Champions Tour
Professional wins	8
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	4
Champions Tour	1
Other	3
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	T5: 1996
U.S. Open	T9: 1994
The Open Championship	T18: 2002
PGA Championship	T9: 1992

James Joseph "Duffy" Waldorf, Jr. (born August 20, 1962) is an American professional golfer.

Biography

Waldorf was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended UCLA where he was on the golf team from 1982 to 1985. He was a two-time NCAA All-American, 1985 College Player of the Year, and was selected for the Walker Cup.

Waldorf turned professional in 1985 and joined the PGA Tour.

Waldorf's career PGA Tour earnings are $11,873,941. He has featured in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings.

Waldorf finished T-14 in the 2007 Q-School to regain his 2008 PGA Tour card. However, after playing in only 4 events, he underwent knee surgery in May 2008. A recurring knee problem hindered Waldorf, who sat out the entire 2009 and 2010 seasons. He played in 14 events during the 2011 season. He failed to satisfy his Medical Extension and split the 2012 season among the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour.

Waldorf had a successful 2013 season with 12 top-10 finishes.

Waldorf is a connoisseur of fine wine and is well known for his trademark colorful caps and shirts. His wife and children write messages and reminders on the golf balls he uses each week. He resides in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Amateur wins

• 1984 California State Amateur
• 1985 Pac-10 Individual Champion
• Broadmoor Invitational

Professional wins (8)

PGA Tour wins (4)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	Margin of victory	Runner-up
1	Oct 22, 1995	LaCantera Texas Open	–20 (66-66-71-65=268)	6 strokes	Justin Leonard
2	Jun 27, 1999	Buick Classic	–8 (70-67-68-71=276)	Playoff	Dennis Paulson
3	Sep 26, 1999	Westin Texas Open	–18 (68-69-65-68=270)	Playoff	Ted Tryba
4	Oct 29, 2000	National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney	–26 (65-66-69-62=262)	1 stroke	Steve Flesch

PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent(s)	Result
1	1997	Michelob Championship at Kingsmill	David Duval, Grant Waite	Duval won with birdie on first extra hole
2	1999	Buick Classic	Dennis Paulson	Won with birdie on first extra hole
3	1999	Westin Texas Open	Ted Tryba	Won with birdie on first extra hole

Champions Tour wins (1)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	Margin of victory	Runner-up
1	Nov 1, 2015	Toshiba Classic	–20 (67-60-66=193)	2 strokes	Joe Durant

Champions Tour playoff record (0–1)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent	Result
1	2014	Allianz Championship	Michael Allen	Lost to birdie on second extra hole

Other wins (3)

• 1995 Diners Club Matches (with Tom Lehman)
• 1996 Diners Club Matches (with Tom Lehman)
• 2000 Hyundai Team Matches (with Tom Lehman)

Results in major championships

Tournament	1987	1988	1989
Masters Tournament	DNP	DNP	DNP
U.S. Open	T58	CUT	CUT
The Open Championship	DNP	DNP	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP	DNP	DNP

Tournament	1990	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995	1996	1997	1998	1999
Masters Tournament	DNP	DNP	DNP	T39	DNP	T24	T5	36	DNP	DNP
U.S. Open	DNP	DNP	T57	T72	T9	T13	CUT	T60	DNP	DNP
The Open Championship	DNP	DNP	T25	T39	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	T43
PGA Championship	DNP	DNP	T9	CUT	DNP	T20	CUT	CUT	T38	T41

Tournament	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Masters Tournament	CUT	T31	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP
U.S. Open	CUT	T44	DNP	DNP	CUT	DNP	CUT	DNP
The Open Championship	DNP	T54	T18	T34	DNP	T67	DNP	CUT
PGA Championship	T46	CUT	CUT	T45	T49	DNP	DNP	DNP

DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10

Summary

Tournament	Wins	2nd	3rd	Top-5	Top-10	Top-25	Events	Cuts made
Masters Tournament	0	0	0	1	1	2	6	5
U.S. Open	0	0	0	0	1	2	13	7
The Open Championship	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	7
PGA Championship	0	0	0	0	1	2	12	7
Totals	0	0	0	1	3	7	39	26

• Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1992 U.S. Open – 1993 Open Championship)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

• Walker Cup: 1985 (winners)

See also

• 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

External links

• Duffy Waldorf at the PGA Tour official site
• Duffy Waldorf at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
• UCLA Men's Golf Media Guide