April 17 Two-time European Tour winner Jim Payne turns 45. The European Tour Rookie of the Year in 1992, a string of injuries saw him undergo spinal fusion surgery when he was just 24 and led to a short run of success. April 18 David Edwards, a 26-year PGA pro, turns 59. He won four … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: April 17-20
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Golf Birthdays: April 15-17
April 15 Chris Smith, winner of the 2002 Buick Open, turns 46. He also has five wins on the Web.com Tour. April 16 Michael Thompson, winner of the 2013 Honda Classic, turns 30. Thompson was the runner-up at the 2012 US Open, firing a 66 in the first round and ultimately losing by a single … Continue reading Golf Birthdays: April 15-17