Walter Morgan (golfer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Walter Morgan |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Walter T. Morgan |
| Born | May 31, 1941 Haddock, Georgia |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Champions Tour | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Senior PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year |
1995 |
Walter T. Morgan was born on May 31, 1941. He is an American professional golfer. He played on the Senior PGA Tour, which is now called the Champions Tour.
Walter Morgan grew up in Haddock, Georgia. When he was young, he loved playing baseball. Later, he joined the United States Army and served for 20 years. This included two times serving in Vietnam.
He started playing golf when he was 30 years old, after being in the military for 10 years. After he retired from the Army, Morgan joined the Champions Tour. He played on this tour from 1991 to 2004. During his time there, he won three tournaments.
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Walter Morgan's Golf Records
Walter Morgan holds or shares some cool records on the Champions Tour.
Amazing Scores and Leads
- He shares the record for the lowest score in one round: 60 strokes!
- He also shares the record for the lowest score compared to "par" (the expected score for a course), which was 11 strokes under par.
- He holds the record for the biggest lead after the first day of a tournament.
Youngest to Shoot His Age
Walter Morgan also holds a special record. He is the youngest golfer to shoot his age or even better. This means he shot a score equal to or lower than his age in a round of golf.
Retirement from Golf
Sadly, Walter Morgan had to stop playing golf in 2004. He had health problems, including arthritis in his back and shoulders. This made it too hard for him to keep playing professionally.
Awards and Recognition
Walter Morgan received several awards during his career.
Comeback Player of the Year
In 1995, he won the Comeback Player of the Year award on the Champions Tour. This award is given to a player who has overcome challenges to play well again.
Player of the Month
He was also named the Champions Tour Player of the Month twice. He earned this honor in September 1995 and again in March 1996.
African-American Legend of Golf
In 2006, Walter Morgan received the African-American Legend of Golf award. This award celebrates his important contributions to golf.
Helping Young People Through Golf
Walter Morgan and his wife, Geraldine, started a special program. It's a chapter of The First Tee, called The First Tee of Lake Norman Region.
What The First Tee Does
The First Tee is a non-profit group. It helps young people learn important life skills. It also creates chances for them to play golf. This program especially helps kids who might not have many opportunities. It also supports young people with special needs.
Professional Wins
Walter Morgan won four professional golf tournaments in his career.
Champions Tour Wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 10, 1995 | GTE Northwest Classic | −13 (68-69-70=207) | 3 strokes |  Dave Stockton |
| 2 | Mar 3, 1996 | FHP Health Care Classic | −11 (62-71-66=199) | Playoff |  Gary Player |
| 3 | Jul 28, 1996 | Ameritech Senior Open | −11 (63-70-72=205) | 2 strokes | John Bland |
Champions Tour Playoff Record (1–0) Walter Morgan won one playoff on the Champions Tour.
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | FHP Health Care Classic | Gary Player |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other Senior Wins (1)
- 2002 Uniting Fore Care Classic (Georgia-Pacific Grand Champions event)
