Matt Peterson (born April 26, 1967) is an American professional golfer.
Early life and amateur career Peterson was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to school in Morganton, North Carolina before enrolling at the University of Georgia to study management and information technology. There he was a member of the golf team and became a three-time All-American, winning one tournament during college career. He graduated in 1989.
Professional career In 1990, turned professional the following year. Peterson played on the Nationwide Tour in 1992, 1994–2001, and 2003–04, winning once at the 1995 Nike Central Georgia Open. He played on the PGA Tour in 2002 where his best finish was T-10 at the 2002 Valero Texas Open.
Peterson later became the head professional at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Georgia.UGA Golf Course head Peterson to play in Stadion Athens Classic
Amateur wins 1987 Carolinas Amateur 1988 Carolinas Amateur
Professional wins (5) Nike Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1May 14, 1995Nike Central Georgia Open−20 (72-66-65-65=268)2 strokes Jeff Barlow
U.S. Golf Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Mar 18, 1990Mobile Classic−6 (136)Playoff Steve Ford2Jul 15, 1990Hot Springs Classic−15 (69-67-66-71=273)3 strokes Kel Devlin, Glen Day
Other wins (2) 1993 Georgia Open 2007 Georgia PGA Championship
See also 2001 Buy.com Tour graduates
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