Bruce Patton Summerhays (born February 14, 1944) is an American professional golfer. He served as a mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tampa, Florida.
Early life and amateur career Summerhays was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended the University of Utah.
Professional career In 1966, Summerhays turned professional. He spent his regular career competing in mainly local events, but as a senior he has competed successfully on the Champions Tour. He has won three Champions Tour events and earned over $9 million in prize money.
Personal life Summerhays is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and says his favorite books are the Book of Mormon and the Bible. He and his wife, Carolyn, are the parents of eight children and have 30 grandchildren.
Summerhays' daughter, Carrie Summerhays Roberts, an All-American golfer at Brigham Young University, played on the LPGA Tour and is now the women's golf coach for BYU. Two of his nephews are also golf professionals; Daniel plays on the Korn Ferry Tour, and Boyd Summerhays played on PGA Tour Canada.
Professional wins (7) Regular wins (4) 1974 Northern California Open 1979 Northern California PGA Championship 1991 Utah PGA Championship 2008 Utah Open
Champions Tour wins (3) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up1Aug 24, 1997 Saint Luke's Classic −11 (63-71-65=199)Playoff Hugh Baiocchi 2Jul 5, 1998State Farm Senior Classic−10 (69-68-69=206)1 stroke Walter Hall, Hale Irwin3Sep 12, 2004Kroger Classic−8 (69-71-68=208)1 stroke Gil Morgan, Doug Tewell, Jim Thorpe
Champions Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11997Saint Luke's Classic Hugh BaiocchiWon with par on second extra hole21998Kroger Senior Classic Hugh Baiocchi, Bob Charles, Frank Conner, Larry NelsonBaiocchi won with birdie on second extra hole
U.S. national team appearances PGA Cup: 1977 (tie), 1978
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