James Joseph "Duffy" Waldorf Jr. (born August 20, 1962) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He was previously a member of the PGA Tour, where he won four times.
Early life and amateur career Waldorf was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended UCLA where he was on the golf team from 1982 to 1985. He was a two-time NCAA All-American, 1985 College Player of the Year, and was selected for the 1985 Walker Cup.
Professional career In 1985, Waldorf turned professional and joined the PGA Tour.
Waldorf's career PGA Tour earnings are over $11.9 million. He has featured in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings, peaking at 35th in 2000.
Waldorf finished T-14 in the 2007 Q-School to regain his 2008 PGA Tour card. However, after playing in only 4 events, he underwent knee surgery in May 2008.Birmingham News A recurring knee problem hindered Waldorf, who sat out the entire 2009 and 2010 seasons. He played in 14 events during the 2011 season. He failed to satisfy his Medical Extension and split the 2012 season among the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and Champions Tour.
Amateur wins 1984 California State Amateur, Broadmoor Invitational 1985 Pac-10 Individual Champion, Rice Planters Amateur
Professional wins (10) PGA Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Oct 22, 1995LaCantera Texas Open−20 (66-66-71-65=268)6 strokes Justin Leonard2Jun 27, 1999Buick Classic−8 (70-67-68-71=276)Playoff Dennis Paulson3Sep 26, 1999Westin Texas Open−18 (68-69-65-68=270)Playoff Ted Tryba 4Oct 29, 2000National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney−26 (65-66-69-62=262)1 stroke Steve Flesch
PGA Tour playoff record (2–1) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11997Michelob Championship at Kingsmill David Duval, Grant WaiteDuval won with birdie on first extra hole21999Buick Classic Dennis PaulsonWon with birdie on first extra hole31999Westin Texas Open Ted TrybaWon with birdie on first extra hole
Other wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Dec 10, 1995Diners Club Matches(with Tom Lehman)1 up John Huston and Kenny Perry2Dec 15, 1996Diners Club Matches (2)(with Tom Lehman)2 and 1 Scott Hoch and Kenny Perry3Dec 17, 2000Hyundai Team Matches (3)(with Tom Lehman)20 holes Mark Calcavecchia and Fred Couples4Nov 19, 2017TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational−7 (281)1 stroke Sam Burns, Tom Pernice Jr., Kevin Sutherland
Other playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult11989JCPenney Classic(with Patty Sheehan) Pat Bradley and Bill GlassonLost to eagle on fourth extra hole
PGA Tour Champions wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1Nov 1, 2015Toshiba Classic−20 (67-60-66=193)2 strokes Joe Durant2Jan 23, 2016Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai−18 (67-65-66=198)1 stroke Tom Lehman
PGA Tour Champions playoff record (0–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12014Allianz Championship Michael AllenLost to birdie on second extra hole
Results in major championships Tournament198719881989Masters TournamentU.S. OpenT58CUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipPGA Championship Tournament 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999Masters TournamentT39T24T536U.S. OpenT57T72T9T13CUTT60The Open ChampionshipT25T39T43PGA ChampionshipT9CUTT20CUTCUTT38T41
Tournament20002001200220032004200520062007Masters TournamentCUTT31U.S. OpenCUTT44CUTCUTThe Open ChampionshipT54T18T34T67CUTPGA ChampionshipT46CUTCUTT45T49
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Summary Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts madeMasters Tournament 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 5U.S. Open 0 0 0 0 1 2 13 7The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 7PGA Championship 0 0 0 0 1 2 12 7Totals 0 0 0 1 3 7 39 26 Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1992 U.S. Open – 1993 Open Championship) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (three times)
Results in The Players Championship Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999The Players ChampionshipT61T35T52CUTCUTCUTT43CUTT17 Tournament200020012002200320042005The Players ChampionshipCUTCUTCUTT11T74T40
CUT = missed the halfway cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament199920002001200220032004Match PlayR16R64R32ChampionshipT40T3NT1Invitational 1Cancelled due to 9/11
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play "T" = Tied NT = No tournament
Results in senior major championships Results not in chronological order Tournament2013201420152016201720182019202020212022202320242025The TraditionT5T46T20T7T20T5T43NTT25T57Senior PGA ChampionshipT6T25T26T3610T23T8NTT8T33WDT77CUTSenior Players ChampionshipT2T73T34T36T23T6T24T23T58T50T53T26U.S. Senior OpenT9T20T10T30T29T31T17NTCUTCUTCUTSenior British Open ChampionshipT40T15T23T31T28NTT74
CUT = missed the halfway cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. national team appearances Amateur Walker Cup: 1985 (winners)
See also 1986 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1987 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1988 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1990 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2007 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
References
External links
UCLA Men's Golf Media Guide