Scott Simpson
1 Major Championship • 90th All-Time
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About Scott Simpson
Scott Simpson won 1 major championship during their career.
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Career Highlights
- 1987 U.S. Open — Birdied 14th, 15th, and 16th holes in final round to overtake Tom Watson by one stroke at Olympic Club
- USC Golf Star — Two-time NCAA Championship medalist (1976, 1977) at University of Southern California
- 1977 Haskins Award — Won college golf's top honor as nation's #1 ranked amateur
- Seven PGA Tour Wins — Won seven PGA Tour events between 1980 and 1998, including two Players Championships (1991, 1997)
- 1991 U.S. Open Playoff — Lost to Payne Stewart in 18-hole playoff (77 to 75) at Hazeltine
- 1977 Walker Cup — Represented United States as amateur in Walker Cup before turning professional
Did You Know?
- Bible Study Devotee: Simpson lists Bible study among his interests and attributes his golf success to his faith — he was one of the most openly religious players on tour
- Political Flip: Was the only PGA Tour player to vocally support Bill Clinton during his presidency, but later became a Republican and supported George W. Bush
- Japan Tour Success: Won three times on the Japan PGA Tour in 1984 and 1988, including victories at the Chunichi Crowns and Dunlop Phoenix Tournament