Matthew John Gogel (born February 9, 1971) is an American professional golfer and golf commentator. He currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He previously played on the PGA Tour and the Nike Tour.
Early life and amateur career In 1971, Gogel was born in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended Bishop Kelley High School. He has lived most of his adult life in Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas and was a member of the golf team. He was also a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Professional career In 1994, Gogel turned professional. In 2000, he joined the PGA Tour. Gogel played in Asia early in his professional career and on the Nike Tour. He was the first player in the history of the developmental tour to win in four consecutive years.
In 1999, Gogel earned his PGA Tour card for 2000 by finishing 7th on the Nationwide Tour money list. His two best finishes in official PGA Tour events came at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am: he won the tournament in 2002 and finished T-2 in 2000. His best finish in a major championship is a T-12 at the 2001 U.S. Open.
After losing his tour card in 2006, Gogel announced an intention to retire after the 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Broadcasting career In June 2007, Gogel joined The Golf Channel as an on-course reporter for its PGA Tour Coverage. His first event was the 2007 Travelers Championship. He joined CBS Sports as a commentator in 2009.
After turning 50, Gogel left broadcasting and joined the PGA Tour Champions. In the 2020–21 season, he finished 63rd in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship.
Personal life He lives in Mission Hills, Kansas.
Professional wins (8) PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Feb 3, 2002AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am−14 (66-72-67-69=274)3 strokes Pat Perez
Nike Tour wins (6) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Sep 22, 1996Nike Boise Open−14 (67-65-67-71=270)1 stroke David Berganio Jr., Brett Quigley2Jul 13, 1997Nike Laurel Creek Classic−15 (66-68-68-67=269)1 stroke Dennis Paulson3Aug 9, 1998Nike Omaha Classic−13 (66-69-69-67=271)Playoff Jay Williamson4Sep 13, 1998Nike Tri-Cities Open−12 (70-73-68-65=276)Playoff Brian Bateman5Mar 18, 1999Nike Louisiana Open−11 (69-71-68-69=277)1 stroke Kris Cox6Jun 13, 1999Nike Cleveland Open−15 (68-69-68-68=273)Playoff Casey Martin
Nike Tour playoff record (3–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult11998Nike Omaha Classic Jay WilliamsonWon with par on fourth extra hole21998Nike Tri-Cities Open Brian BatemanWon with par on third extra hole31999Nike Cleveland Open Casey MartinWon with eagle on second extra hole
Other wins (1) 1995 Kansas Open
Results in major championships Tournament1992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004U.S. OpenCUTT51CUTCUTT12CUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipT47PGA ChampionshipT64T17 Note: Gogel never played in the Masters Tournament.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Results in The Players Championship Tournament200020012002200320042005The Players ChampionshipCUTCUTCUTT66T53CUT CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament2002Match PlayR16ChampionshipInvitationalT9
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play "T" = Tied
Results in senior major championships Results not in chronological order Tournament2021202220232024202520267Senior PGA ChampionshipT40WDT25T33The TraditionT5963T16T15U.S. Senior OpenCUTCUTT36T26Senior Players ChampionshipT49T51T33T48T14Senior British Open ChampionshipT18T21T40T2
CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place
See also 1999 Nike Tour graduates List of golfers with most Korn Ferry Tour wins
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