Tommy Moore (golfer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tommy Moore (golfer)

professional golfer

Date of Birth: 23-Dec-1962

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 24-May-1998

Profession: golfer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Thomas Edward Moore (December 23, 1962 – May 24, 1998) was an American professional golfer. Moore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He had a decorated junior golf career, ranking #1 in the Junior Golf World Rankings in 1980 (Golf Digest).
Moore played college golf at Oklahoma State where he was a teammate of Scott Verplank, Willie Wood, and Philip Walton.
He won two events and was an All-American in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 1983.
He was also the program's 1st Academic All-American in 1984. Moore played on the PGA Tour in 1990, 1991, and 1994.
His best finish was a T4th at the 1990 Buick Southern Open.
He also played on the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour) from 1991 to 1993.
His best finish was a win at the 1993 Nike Boise Open.After retiring from tournament golf, Moore worked as a teaching professional at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans.Moore died in 1998 at age 35 of a rare blood disease diagnosed as primary amyloidosis.The Tommy Moore Memorial Junior Golf Championship is held annually in conjunction with the All-State Sugar Bowl.
The event is presented by the Kelly Gibson Foundation.