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  Tom Kite

Tom Kite

Player Profile

Sport: Golf (1969-72)
Inducted: 1984
Hometown: Austin, Texas

• 1972 NCAA co-medalist with teammate Ben Crenshaw
• Led UT to NCAA championships in 1971 and 1972
• Member of SWC championship teams in 1970 and 1972
• First-team All-American in 1972 and second-team All-American in 1970 and 1971
• Won nine collegiate tournaments
• 1973 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
• 1981 PGA Tour Player of the Year
• 1981 and 1989 PGA Vardon Trophy winner for lowest scoring average
• PGA Tour wins include 1992 U.S.Open
• 1997 Ryder Cup captain

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