Introduction
Paul Claxton (born February 9, 1968) is an American professional golfer.
Biography
Claxton was born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the golf team. He majored in Business and graduated in 1992.
Claxton turn professional in 1993. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1997, 2002, 2005 and 2008. He was a member of the Nationwide Tour in 1995-96, 1998–2001, 2003–04, 2006–07 and 2009-10. When he won the 2007 Melwood Prince George's County Open, he surpassed $1,000,000 in earnings on the Nationwide Tour becoming the first player to do so.
Claxton has participated in two majors, including the 2005 U.S. Open. He finished tied for 23rd.
Claxton lives in Sea Island, Georgia.
Amateur wins (1)
- 1991 Sunnehanna Amateur
Professional wins (2)
Nationwide Tour (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1, 2001 | Buy.com Louisiana Open | –17 (68-66-70-67=271) | 1 stroke |  Tim Petrovic, Steve Runge |
| 2 | May 27, 2007 | Melwood Prince George's County Open | –18 (70-66-67-67=270) | 1 stroke | James Driscoll,  Jaco Van Zyl |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T23 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP |
DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied