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Jeff Overton – PGA Tour Professional
Early Life and Education
Born Jeffrey William Overton on May 28, 1983, in Evansville, Indiana. He attended Indiana University, where he was a three-time All-American golfer from 2002 to 2005. Overton holds multiple school records at Indiana, including lowest scoring average for a season.
Professional Career
Turned professional in 2005 and earned his PGA Tour card through Q-School in 2006.
His best season came in 2010, when he recorded four runner-up finishes and qualified for the Ryder Cup team, becoming the first player to make the U.S. team without a PGA Tour victory. Career earnings on the PGA Tour total $12,790,635 through 2023.
Notable Achievements
– 2010 Ryder Cup Team Member
– Career-best World Golf Ranking: 47th (2010)
– Eight career runner-up finishes on PGA Tour
– 28 career top-10 finishes on PGA Tour
Personal Life
Married to Christina Zimmer Overton in 2015.
The couple has faced significant health challenges after Jeff developed a life-threatening infection in 2017 following a spinal procedure, which severely impacted his playing career. They welcomed their first child, daughter Emma, in 2017.
Current Status
Health issues have limited Overton’s tournament appearances since 2017. His last PGA Tour start came in 2017 before medical complications forced an extended break from competitive golf.
Charitable Work
Founded the Jeff Overton Foundation, which supports junior golf initiatives in Indiana and provides college scholarships to aspiring golfers.
Note: Net worth information is not publicly verified and thus has been omitted to maintain accuracy..
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