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Biography
James Joseph "Duffy" Waldorf, Jr. (born August 20, 1962) is an American professional golfer who plays on the Champions Tour. He was previously a member of the PGA Tour, where he won four times.
Biography
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 Walker Cup.
Waldorf turned professional in 1985 and joined the PGA Tour.
Waldorf's career PGA Tour earnings are $11,873,941. He has featured in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings.
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. 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 (3)
- 1984 California State Amateur
- 1985 Pac-10 Individual Champion
- Broadmoor Invitational
Professional wins (9)
PGA Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 22, 1995 | LaCantera Texas Open | –20 (66-66-71-65=268) | 6 strokes |  Justin Leonard |
| 2 | Jun 27, 1999 | Buick Classic | –8 (70-67-68-71=276) | Playoff | Dennis Paulson |
| 3 | Sep 26, 1999 | Westin Texas Open | –18 (68-69-65-68=270) | Playoff | Ted Tryba |
| 4 | Oct 29, 2000 | National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney | –26 (65-66-69-62=262) | 1 stroke | Steve Flesch |
PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | Michelob Championship at Kingsmill | David Duval,  Grant Waite | Duval won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 1999 | Buick Classic | Dennis Paulson | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 1999 | Westin Texas Open | Ted Tryba | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Champions Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 1, 2015 | Toshiba Classic | –20 (67-60-66=193) | 2 strokes | Joe Durant |
| 2 | Jan 23, 2016 | Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai | –18 (67-65-66=198) | 1 stroke | Tom Lehman |
Champions Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Allianz Championship | Michael Allen | Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
Other wins (3)
- 1995 Diners Club Matches (with Tom Lehman)
- 1996 Diners Club Matches (with Tom Lehman)
- 2000 Hyundai Team Matches (with Tom Lehman)
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T58 | CUT | CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| Tournament | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | T39 | DNP | T24 | T5 | 36 | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP | DNP | T57 | T72 | T9 | T13 | CUT | T60 | DNP | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | T25 | T39 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | T43 |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | T9 | CUT | DNP | T20 | CUT | CUT | T38 | T41 |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | CUT | T31 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT | T44 | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP | CUT | DNP |
| The Open Championship | DNP | T54 | T18 | T34 | DNP | T67 | DNP | CUT |
| PGA Championship | T46 | CUT | CUT | T45 | T49 | DNP | DNP | DNP |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 7 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 |
| Totals | 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)
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1985 (winners)