A four-time PGA Tour winner and three-time Champions Tour winner, known for his consistent play and strong short game.
Kirk Triplett is a renowned American professional golfer known for his impressive career spanning over three decades, with wins on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and PGA Tour Champions. With a remarkable three PGA Tour victories and multiple runner-up finishes, Triplett has etched his name in the annals of golf history.
Born on March 29, 1962, in Moses Lake, Washington, Triplett grew up in Pullman and graduated from Pullman High School in 1980. He accepted a golf scholarship to the University of Nevada in Reno, earning a degree in civil engineering. Turning pro in 1985, Triplett played on tours in Australia, Asia, and Canada, qualifying for the U.S. Open in 1986 and 1987.
Triplett earned his PGA Tour card in December 1989 and made his debut as a rookie in 1990. His first PGA Tour win came in 2000 at the Nissan Open, followed by victories at the Reno-Tahoe Open in 2003 and the Chrysler Classic of Tucson in 2006. He also secured five runner-up finishes, including at the Houston Open, Buick Invitational, John Deere Classic, Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, and Bay Hill Invitational.
Triplett's most notable achievement was being a member of the Presidents Cup team in 2000, contributing three wins and a halved singles match to the U.S. team's 21-10 victory. His career-best Official World Golf Ranking was 25th in June 2000. He also achieved a tie for sixth at the Masters in 2001 and 2004, with a memorable hole-in-one at the par-3 16th Redbud in the 2004 tournament.
After losing his PGA Tour playing card in 2009, Triplett joined the Nationwide Tour in 2011, becoming the tour's oldest winner ever at 49 with his victory at the News Sentinel Open. Eligible to play on the PGA Tour Champions in 2012, Triplett won the Nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in his eighth attempt, overcoming a four-stroke deficit in the final round.
Kirk Triplett's remarkable career has left an indelible mark on the golfing world. With his unwavering dedication and perseverance, he has inspired generations of golfers. His consistent performances on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and PGA Tour Champions have cemented his status as a golfing legend, and his name will forever be etched in the history books.
With a storied career spanning over three decades, Kirk Triplett's legacy continues to inspire and influence the golfing world, solidifying his place as one of the greatest golfers of all time.
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56 Years Old
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56 Years Old
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63 Years Old
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56 Years Old
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62 Years Old
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66 Years Old
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54 Years Old
Won the 1999 Open Championship at Royal Troon, ending a 92-year drought for American winners, and had 12 PGA Tour victories.
