Chris Baker (golfer) explained

Chris Baker
Fullname:Christopher Ryan Baker
Birth Date:1 March 1986
Birth Place:Brownstown, Indiana, U.S.
Weight:165lb
Residence:Brownstown, Indiana, U.S.
College:Iowa State University
Yearpro:2008
Tour:Korn Ferry Tour
Extour:PGA Tour
Challenge Tour
PGA Tour Latinoamérica
eGolf Professional Tour
Prowins:4
Chalwins:1
Otherwins:3
Masters:DNP
Usopen:T26: 2021
Open:DNP
Pga:DNP

Christopher Ryan Baker (born March 1, 1986)[1] is an American professional golfer who has played on the Challenge Tour and the Nationwide Tour.

Amateur career

Baker was born in Seymour, Indiana. He won the 2003 Indiana High School State Championship[2] and lettered in golf at Iowa State University, winning the 2007 Big Four Tournament, he graduated in 2008.

Professional career

Baker turned professional in 2008 and began playing on mini-tours. He picked up his first professional victory at the NGA Hooters Tour Classic at Quail Crossing on the NGA Hooters Tour in 2009. In 2010, he won the River Hills Classic on the eGolf Professional Tour, which helped him finish sixth on the Tour's money list, earning him an exemption into the Moroccan Golf Classic on the Challenge Tour. He went on to win the event and took up membership on the Challenge Tour.[3]

Baker returned to the United States in 2011. He began playing on the Nationwide Tour in June, but only made 3 cuts in 13 events. Baker returned to the eGolf Professional Tour and finished 29th on the money list in 2011.

Professional wins (4)

Other wins (2)

Playoff record

Web.com Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

Tournament2021
Masters Tournament
PGA Championship
U.S. OpenT26
The Open Championship
"T" = tied

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10700&ATCLID=325391 Iowa State Cyclones profile
  2. http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20100620/SPORTS10/6200374/Indiana-golfer-Chris-Baker-wins-Challenge-Tour-event Indiana golfer Chris Baker wins Challenge Tour event
  3. http://www.egolfprofessionaltour.com/american-chris-baker-eyes-2011-european-tour-card-with-moroccan-golf-classic-win American Chris Baker Eyes 2011 European Tour Card with Moroccan Golf Classic Win
  4. https://archive.today/20120906032003/http://www.ngahooters.tourgolfscores.com/public/standings/player_stats.cfm?pcid=2301&yearID=&tid= NGA Hooters Tour Player Stats