Jimmy Walker

USA

Jimmy Walker (born January 16, 1979) is an American professional golfer.

Personal information
Born January 16, 1979 (1979-01-16) (age 33)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 13 st)
Nationality United States
Career
College Baylor University
Turned professional 2001
Current tour(s) PGA Tour
Former tour(s) Nationwide Tour
Professional wins 3
Number of wins by tour
Nationwide Tour 3
Best results in Major Championships
Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open T52: 2001
The Open Championship DNP
PGA Championship CUT: 2010
Achievements and awards
Nationwide Tour
leading money winner 2004
Nationwide Tour
Player of the Year
 

Walker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is currently a member of the PGA Tour. He played on the Nationwide Tour full-time in 2003 and 2004. In 2004 he was the Nationwide Tour money winner and player of the year. By doing so he earned his PGA Tour card. He only played in nine PGA Tour events in 2005 due to injury, making six cuts. In 2006 he played in 21 PGA Tour events and only made nine cuts. He was not able to retain his card and he went back to the Nationwide Tour in 2007. He finished in 25th place on the Nationwide Tour's money list in 2007 which earned him his PGA Tour card for 2008. He qualifed for the PGA Tour in 2009 by going through Q-school in 2008.

Walker finished the 2009 season ranked 125th on the money list, securing the last available tour card for the 2010 season. In 2010 he made his best finish to date with a third place at the Valero Texas Open. He finished 2010 ranked 103rd on the money list.

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