Mike Sposa
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Mike Sposa (born June 5, 1969) is an American professional golfer.
Amateur career
Sposa was born in Teaneck, New Jersey. He played college golf at the University of Tennessee where he was an All-American in 1990 and 1991 and won the SEC Championship in 1990. He played on the 1991 Walker Cup team where he teamed with David Duval for a pair of wins in foursomes.
Professional career
Sposa played on the Nationwide Tour and PGA Tour from 1994 to 2007. On the Nationwide Tour, 1994–96, 1998, 2004–05, and 2007, his best finish was a win at the 1998 Nike Boise Open. On the PGA Tour, 1999–2003 and 2006, his best finish was T-4 at the 2002 Compaq Classic of New Orleans.
Professional wins (3)
Nike Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 20, 1998 | Nike Boise Open | −19 (63-71-66-65=265) | 2 strokes | United States Notah Begay III, United States Dennis Paulson |
Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1995 | Nike Knoxville Open | United States Tom Scherrer | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
Golden Bear Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 10, 1997 | Maxfli Open | −15 (67-69-65=201) | 2 strokes | United States Chris Stutts |
| 2 | Aug 22, 1997 | Nicklaus/Flick School Championship | −17 (65-70-67-69=271) | 1 stroke | United States Chris Stutts |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut Note: Sposa only played in the U.S. Open
Results in The Players Championship
| Tournament | 2002 |
|---|---|
| The Players Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1991 (winners)
See also
- 1998 Nike Tour graduates
- 2000 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 2005 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
External links
- at the PGA Tour official site
- at the Official World Golf Ranking official site