Tommy Moore
Golfer
Died when: 35 years 152 days (425 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Thomas Edward Moore (December 23, 1962 – May 24, 1998) was an American professional golfer.Moore was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.He had a decorated junior golf career, ranking #1 in the Junior Golf World Rankings in 1980 (Golf Digest).
Moore played college golf at Oklahoma State where he was a teammate of Scott Verplank, Willie Wood, and Philip Walton.
He won two events and was an All-American in 1982, 1983 and 1984 and helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 1983.He was also the program's 1st Academic All-American in 1984.
Moore played on the PGA Tour in 1990, 1991, and 1994.His best finish was a T4th at the 1990 Buick Southern Open.
He also played on the Ben Hogan Tour/Nike Tour (now Web.com Tour) from 1991 to 1993.His best finish was a win at the 1993 Nike Boise Open.
After retiring from tournament golf, Moore worked as a teaching professional at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans.
Moore died in 1998 at age 35 of a rare blood disease diagnosed as primary amyloidosis.The Tommy Moore Memorial Junior Golf Championship is held annually in conjunction with the All-State Sugar Bowl.
The event is presented by the Kelly Gibson Foundation.
