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Jerry Smith (born April 23, 1964) is an American professional golfer. He has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Smith was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He played college golf at Baylor University. He turned professional in 1987.
Smith played on the Asian Tour for seven years, winning the 1998 Guam Open.
Smith played on the Nationwide Tour in 1999, 2003, and 2005. His best finishes were a pair of T-2 in 2005 at the Chattanooga Classic, which he lost in a playoff, and the Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic.
Smith played the PGA Tour from 2000 to 2002 and 2006 to 2007. His best finish was a T-3 at the 2001 National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney.
Smith has played in four U.S. Opens but never made the cut.
Smith qualified for the 2015 Champions Tour by finishing third at qualifying school in 2014.
Personal life
Smith lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. He and his wife, Jennifer (née Johnson) Smith, have two daughters, Giavanna and Olivia.
Professional wins (3)
Asian Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17, 1998 | Guam Open | −16 (69-67-66-70=272) | 6 strokes | Arjun Atwal, Chris Williams |
Asian Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | Kuala Lumpur Open | Nico van Rensburg | Lost to birdie on fifth extra hole |
Other wins (1)
- 1991 Waterloo Open Golf Classic
Champions Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 12, 2015 | Encompass Championship | −16 (66-64-70=200) | 3 strokes | David Frost |
Playoff record
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2005 | Chattanooga Classic | Joe Daley, Jason Schultz, Scott Weatherly | Schultz won with birdie on sixth extra hole Smith and Weatherly eliminated with birdie on first hole |