Amateur Career
Prior to turning pro, Moore participated in several amateur events as well as tournaments on the PGA Tour. Moore's list of amateur victories includes the 2004 U.S Amateur, the 2004 Western Amateur, and the U.S Amateur Public Links title in 2002 and 2004. In addition, he won the 2004 NCAA individual championship and was voted College Player of the Year in 2005.
Early PGA Tour
Moore's initial experience on the PGA Tour came as an amateur. His notable finishes include a tie for 45th at the 2003 Masters and a tie for 13th at the 2005 Masters. Moore also notched a tie for 57th place at the 2005 U.S. Open. Moore played on sponsors' exemptions throughout the 2005 season and finished 113th on the money list. He automatically qualified for the 2006 season on the PGA Tour, becoming the first player since Tiger Woods to accomplish that feat without going through qualifying school.
Recent PGA Tour
Although he's yet to find the win column (as of August 2009) on the PGA Tour, Moore has been in contention during multiple events. A wrist injury sidelined Moore for part of the 2006 season, but he still managed over $1 million in earnings and an 81st-place finish on the money list. He cracked the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time in his career, finishing 79th. Moore's closest call came in 2008 when he lost in a playoff to winner Adam Scott at the Byron Nelson Championship. Nonetheless, Moore accumulated more than $1 million in earnings for the third consecutive season.
Major Championships
Since thriving in major competition as an amateur, Moore has continued his success as a professional. He's finished in the top 10 of a major event twice, most recently tying for 10th at the 2009 U.S. Open. His other top 10 came in 2006 at the PGA Championship, where he finished tied for ninth.
Personal
Moore currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, and contributes towar numerous charitable events across the country. In 2007, the Ryan Moore Charity Skins Game (also known as the BMW Northwest Charity Skins Game) was created to benefit charities around the Tacoma area.
About The Author
Brad Wilbricht covers numerous sporting events including the NFL, NFL Draft, college football and PGA Tour. Since 2004, his analysis has been simulcast through several media outlets across the country including ESPN and Fox Sports.
