Philip Arnold Blackmar (born September 22, 1957) is an American professional golfer. He played on the PGA Tour from 1985 to 2000 and on the Champions Tour from 2007 to 2012. He was the tallest player on the PGA Tour during his time on tour, standing 6'7".

Early life and amateur career

Blackmar was born in San Diego, California. He played college golf at the University of Texas where he was a three-time All-Southwest Conference selection. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in finance.

Professional career

In 1980, Blackmar turned pro. He played on mini-tours for a few years before earning his 1985 PGA Tour card by finishing second at the 1984 qualifying school. He won three PGA Tour events, all in playoffs: 1985 Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open, 1988 Provident Classic, and 1997 Shell Houston Open. He stopped playing the tour after the 2000 season and worked as an analyst and commentator for U.S. TV networks.

After turning 50 in September 2007, Blackmar began playing on the Champions Tour. He won his first Champions Tour event in 2009 at the AT&T Championship by one stroke over three players. He went 36 holes bogey-free over the weekend in San Antonio, Texas.

Professional wins (5)

PGA Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of victoryRunner(s)-up
1Jul 28, 1985Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open−17 (72-67-64-68=271)PlayoffUnited States Jodie Mudd, United States Dan Pohl
2Aug 18, 1988Provident Classic−24 (66-64-69-65=264)PlayoffUnited States Payne Stewart
3May 4, 1997Shell Houston Open−12 (68-71-67-70=276)PlayoffUnited States Kevin Sutherland

PGA Tour playoff record (3–0)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
11985Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford OpenUnited States Jodie Mudd, United States Dan PohlWon with birdie on first extra hole
21988Provident ClassicUnited States Payne StewartWon with birdie on first extra hole
31997Shell Houston OpenUnited States Kevin SutherlandWon with birdie on first extra hole

Champions Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning vcoreMargin of victoryRunners-up
1Oct 25, 2009AT&T Championship−10 (72-67-64=203)1 strokeUnited States Andy Bean, United States Jay Haas, United States Tom Kite

Other wins (1)

this list is incomplete

  • 1983 Missouri Open

Results in major championships

Tournament198419851986198719881989
Masters TournamentT45
U.S. OpenT43CUTT35
The Open Championship
PGA ChampionshipT65T53T40T53
Tournament199019911992199319941995199619971998
Masters TournamentT33
U.S. OpenCUTCUTCUTCUT
The Open ChampionshipCUT
PGA ChampionshipT73CUTT47T6CUT

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied

Summary

TournamentWins2nd3rdTop-5Top-10Top-25EventsCuts made
Masters Tournament00000022
U.S. Open00000072
The Open Championship00000010
PGA Championship00001197
Totals0000111911
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1985 PGA – 1989 PGA)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 1

Results in The Players Championship

Tournament19851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998
The Players ChampionshipT64CUTCUTCUTCUTCUTT3T2CUTCUTCUTT53T66

CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

See also

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