Phil Blackmar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Phil Blackmar

professional golfer

Date of Birth: 22-Sep-1957

Place of Birth: San Diego, California, United States

Profession: golfer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About Phil Blackmar

  • Philip Arnold Blackmar (born September 22, 1957) is an American professional golfer.
  • He played on the PGA Tour from 1985 to 2000 and on the Champions Tour from 2007 to 2012.
  • He was the tallest player on the PGA Tour during his time on tour, standing 6'7". Blackmar was born in San Diego, California.
  • He played college golf at the University of Texas where he was a three-time All-Southwest Conference selection.
  • He graduated in 1979 with a degree in finance and turned pro in 1980. Blackmar played on mini-tours for a few years before earning his 1985 PGA Tour card by finishing second at the 1984 qualifying school.
  • He won three PGA Tour events, all in playoffs: 1985 Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open, 1988 Provident Classic, and 1997 Shell Houston Open.
  • He stopped playing the tour after the 2000 season and worked as an analyst and commentator for U.S.
  • TV networks. After turning 50 in September 2007, Blackmar began playing on the Champions Tour.
  • He won his first Champions Tour event in 2009 at the AT&T Championship by one stroke over three players.
  • He went 36 holes bogey-free over the weekend in San Antonio, Texas. Blackmar is married to the former Carol Bragdon, who is the head coach of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi women's golf team and has four children.

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