Ty Tryon
Encyclopedia
William Augustus "Ty" Tryon IV (born June 2, 1984) is an American
professional golfer
who was touted as a child prodigy, but has yet to make a competitive impact in the sport. As of 2011, he has conditional playing status on the Nationwide Tour
.
Tryon was born in Raleigh, North Carolina
. He swings right-handed. He was coached at the David Leadbetter
Academy in Florida
. He turned professional in 2001 at the age of 16, which caused some controversy as it is usual for future American golfers to attend college before turning pro. In 2001, as an amateur, he made the cut at the PGA Tour
's Honda Classic
, which made him the third youngest player ever to make the cut in a PGA Tour event (16 years, 9 months, 7 days).
Tryon did survive the full grind of qualifying for the PGA Tour
in the fall of 2001. He made his way through all three levels of elimination events, to become, at age 17, the youngest player to earn exempt status in this manner. Following his qualification, he signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Callaway, estimated in the several millions of dollars.
However, Tryon has failed to hold onto PGA Tour status. He struggled in his first full Tour season in 2002. He has spent time on several other tours. His first professional win came at a NGA Hooters Tour
event in February 2005. In 2007 he was playing on the Gateway Tour
. In early May 2008, having gained entry into the Fort Smith Classic on the Nationwide Tour
, as a Monday qualifier. He shot 67-69-72-72 to tie for 37th.
On June 7, 2010, Tryon qualified for the U.S. Open
at Pebble Beach
, by shooting 64-74 in sectional qualifying at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland
. The tournament marked Tryon's first major championship appearance, and first appearance on the PGA Tour
since the 2003 FUNAI Classic. Tryon made the cut after two rounds and finished tied for 80th, 23 strokes over par.
Tryon accepted an invitation to play in the 2010 Alstom Open de France, one of the biggest events on the European Tour. He finished towards the bottom of the 156-man field, missing the cut at 13-over par.
Tryon is married with a child.
Tryon's nickname, Ty, is derived from Chevy Chase
's character "Ty Webb" in the movie Caddyshack
.
In addition, he is featured in the Tiger Woods PGA Tour
game series.
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10
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professional golfer
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
who was touted as a child prodigy, but has yet to make a competitive impact in the sport. As of 2011, he has conditional playing status on the Nationwide Tour
Nationwide Tour
The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the U.S.-based PGA Tour, and features professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough at that level's Qualifying School to earn their PGA Tour card, or who have done so but then failed to win enough money to stay at that level...
.
Tryon was born in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
. He swings right-handed. He was coached at the David Leadbetter
David Leadbetter (golf instructor)
David Leadbetter is a leading golf instructor, originally from Worthing in England. He began his career on the European and Southern African tours, but had little success as a player...
Academy in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. He turned professional in 2001 at the age of 16, which caused some controversy as it is usual for future American golfers to attend college before turning pro. In 2001, as an amateur, he made the cut at the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
's Honda Classic
Honda Classic
The Honda Classic is a PGA Tour golf tournament that is played each March in Florida. It was founded in 1972 as the Jackie Gleason's Inverrary Classic. In 1981, American Motors backed the tournament. Since 1982, American Honda Motor Co., Inc...
, which made him the third youngest player ever to make the cut in a PGA Tour event (16 years, 9 months, 7 days).
Tryon did survive the full grind of qualifying for the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
in the fall of 2001. He made his way through all three levels of elimination events, to become, at age 17, the youngest player to earn exempt status in this manner. Following his qualification, he signed a lucrative endorsement deal with Callaway, estimated in the several millions of dollars.
However, Tryon has failed to hold onto PGA Tour status. He struggled in his first full Tour season in 2002. He has spent time on several other tours. His first professional win came at a NGA Hooters Tour
NGA Hooters Tour
The National Golf Association Pro Golf Tour is a developmental men's professional golf tour in the United States. It includes approximately twenty 72-hole Pro Series events and three 54-hole Qualifying School Prep Series events each year throughout the US South and Midwest. The NGA Pro Golf Tour...
event in February 2005. In 2007 he was playing on the Gateway Tour
Gateway Tour
The Gateway Tour is a third-level men's professional golf tour headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona that runs tournaments in Arizona, California, and Florida. The top level of men's professional golf in the United States is the PGA Tour. The second level is the Nationwide Tour, which is the official...
. In early May 2008, having gained entry into the Fort Smith Classic on the Nationwide Tour
Nationwide Tour
The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the U.S.-based PGA Tour, and features professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough at that level's Qualifying School to earn their PGA Tour card, or who have done so but then failed to win enough money to stay at that level...
, as a Monday qualifier. He shot 67-69-72-72 to tie for 37th.
On June 7, 2010, Tryon qualified for the U.S. Open
U.S. Open (golf)
The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open golf tournament of the United States. It is the second of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour...
at Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Pebble Beach Golf Links is a golf course located in Pebble Beach, California, on the west coast of the United States.Pebble Beach is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the world. It hugs the rugged coastline and has wide open views of Carmel Bay, opening to the Pacific Ocean,...
, by shooting 64-74 in sectional qualifying at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a major incorporated city in the central part of Montgomery County and forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The 2010 U.S...
. The tournament marked Tryon's first major championship appearance, and first appearance on the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
since the 2003 FUNAI Classic. Tryon made the cut after two rounds and finished tied for 80th, 23 strokes over par.
Tryon accepted an invitation to play in the 2010 Alstom Open de France, one of the biggest events on the European Tour. He finished towards the bottom of the 156-man field, missing the cut at 13-over par.
Tryon is married with a child.
Tryon's nickname, Ty, is derived from Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Cornelius Crane "Chevy" Chase is an American comedian, writer, and television and film actor, born into a prominent entertainment industry family. Chase worked a plethora of odd jobs before moving into comedy acting with National Lampoon...
's character "Ty Webb" in the movie Caddyshack
Caddyshack
Caddyshack is a 1980 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Brian Doyle-Murray, Ramis, and Douglas Kenney. It stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe, Cindy Morgan, and Bill Murray...
.
In addition, he is featured in the Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR is a series of video games developed and published by Electronic Arts featuring professional golfer Tiger Woods, among other pros on the PGA Tour....
game series.
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| The Masters | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open U.S. Open (golf) The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open golf tournament of the United States. It is the second of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour... |
T80 | CUT |
| The Open Championship The Open Championship The Open Championship, or simply The Open , is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. It is the only "major" held outside the USA and is administered by The R&A, which is the governing body of golf outside the USA and Mexico... |
DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship PGA Championship The PGA Championship is an annual golf tournament conducted by the PGA of America as part of the PGA Tour. It is one of the four major championships in men's professional golf, and is the golf season's final major, usually played in mid-August, customarily four weeks after The Open Championship... |
DNP | DNP |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Yellow background for top-10