John Samuel Inman (born November 26, 1962) is an American professional golfer and college men's golf head coach. He is the younger brother of professional golfer Joe Inman.
Early life Inman was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he graduated from Grimsley High School. His senior year in 1980, he won the NCHSAA men's golf state championship.Men's Golf State Champions. NCHSAA. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
Amateur career Inman attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1980–1984 and was a distinguished member of the golf team – a three-time All-American. In his senior year, Inman received the Haskins Award given annually to the college player of the year. He was the individual champion at the 1984 NCAA Division I Championship. His 17 under par performance in that tournament broke the record set 13 years earlier by Ben Crenshaw and stood until 2000, when it was bettered by the 23-under-par performance of Oklahoma State's Charles Howell III.
Professional career Inman turned professional in 1985 and played full-time on the PGA Tour from 1987 to 1996 and won two events. His first win came in the 1987 Provident Classic by one stroke over Bill Glasson and Rocco Mediate. Inman's second win came during a 5-man playoff at the 1993 Buick Southern Open. His best finish in a major championship was T-14 at the 1990 U.S. Open.
After his tour playing days were over, Inman returned to his alma mater in July 1998 to take over the reins of the men's golf program. He has prioritized making emerging technology and applications available to his players.
In 2011, Inman decided to return to professional golf and play in the Nationwide Tour's Rex Hospital Open. The two-time PGA Tour winner will play on the Nationwide Tour until he is eligible to compete in the Champions Tour.
Amateur wins 1982 Eastern Amateur 1984 NCAA Division I Championship, Western Amateur 1985 Azalea Invitational
Professional wins (2) PGA Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentMargin ofvictoryRunners-up1Aug 30, 1987Provident Classic1 stroke Bill Glasson, Rocco Mediate2Oct 1, 1993Buick Southern OpenPlayoff Billy Andrade, Mark Brooks, Brad Bryant, Bob Estes
PGA Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult11993Buick Southern Open Billy Andrade, Mark Brooks, Brad Bryant, Bob EstesWon with birdie on second extra holeAndrade, Brooks and Bryant eliminated by birdie on first hole
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Results in major championships Tournament1985198619871988198919901991199219931994Masters Tournament59CUTCUTU.S. OpenCUTT14T53PGA ChampionshipT58T66 Note: Inman never played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy: 1984
See also 1986 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1990 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1991 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
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