Dillard Pruitt, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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professional golfer
Date of Birth: 24-Sep-1961
Place of Birth: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Profession: golfer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Dillard Pruitt
- Dillard Pruitt (born September 24, 1961) is an American amateur golfer, who formerly played professionally on the PGA Tour. Pruitt was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina.
- He attended Clemson University from 1981–1984 and was a distinguished member of the golf team.
- His leadership was a key part of the Tigers rise to prominence in golf in the 1980s.
- Pruitt was a two-time All-American (first team his senior year), three-time All-ACC and a key member of Clemson's 1982 ACC Championship team.
- He turned professional in 1985.
- He played on the European Tour in 1986 and 1987 and joined the PGA Tour in 1988.Pruitt played on the PGA Tour from 1988 to 1996.
- His highest finish on the money list was 63rd in 1991, when he won $271,861 and the Chattanooga Classic, his only PGA Tour victory.
- Pruitt was the first Clemson alum to win a PGA Tour event.
- His best finish in a major championship was tied for 13th at the 1992 Masters.
- Since retiring as a touring professional, Pruitt has work for the PGA Tour as a rules official.Pruitt's amateur status was reinstated by the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 2001.
- He went on to win the 2002 Sunnehanna Amateur and the 2002 Canadian Amateur Championship.
- He was named to the 2003 Walker Cup Team.
- This led to a firestorm of controversy within the golfing world.
- The USGA was heavily criticized for allowing a former PGA tournament champion to regain his amateur status.
- This is not the only controversy surrounding Pruitt.
- He has been involved in several controversial decisions in his capacity as a rules official.Pruitt is the brother-in-law of golfer Jay Haas, who is married to his sister Jan.
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