Introduction
Timothy Daniel Herron (born February 6, 1970) is an American professional golfer.
Biography
Herron was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father and grandfather, both named Carson Herron, were professional golfers who played in the U.S. Open.
Herron attended the University of New Mexico and played on the 1993 United States Walker Cup team before turning professional later that year. He played on the Nationwide Tour in 1995, and the following season he won for the first time on the PGA Tour at the Honda Classic. He won three times in his first four seasons at the top level. Herron continued to play consistently after that, but there was a seven-year gap before he claimed his fourth PGA Tour title at the 2006 Bank of America Colonial. His best finish in a major championship is a solo 6th-place finish in the 1999 U.S. Open. In 2000, Herron was as high as 29th in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Herron has played in 560 PGA Tour events through 2019 and won more than $19.6 million during his career, but has not been fully exempt on the PGA Tour since 2012. He currently resides in Wayzata, Minnesota, with his three children Carson, Mick, and Patrick.
Herron has a genetic condition called Dupuytren's contracture, which affected his father and sister. Herron's younger sister Alissa (married name Super) is also an accomplished golfer; she won the 1999 U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur title, won several Minnesota state titles, is a member of the Minnesota Golf Hall of Fame, and has served as her brother's agent.
Professional wins (4)
PGA Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 12, 1996 | Honda Classic | −17 (66-69-66-68=271) | 3 strokes | Nick Price |
| 2 | Sep 21, 1997 | LaCantera Texas Open | −17 (71-67-64-69=271) | 2 strokes | Rick Fehr, Brent Geiberger |
| 3 | Mar 21, 1999 | Bay Hill Invitational | −14 (66-69-67-72=274) | Playoff | Tom Lehman |
| 4 | May 21, 2006 | Bank of America Colonial | −12 (67-65-68-68=268) | Playoff | Richard S. Johnson |
PGA Tour playoff record (2–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1999 | Bay Hill Invitational | Tom Lehman | Won with birdie on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2004 | Buick Championship | Woody Austin | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2006 | Bank of America Colonial | Richard S. Johnson | Won with birdie on second extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | CUT | CUT | T44 | ||
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | T53 | 6 | |
| The Open Championship | CUT | T30 | |||
| PGA Championship | T31 | T13 | 75 | CUT |
| Tournament | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | CUT | CUT | T11 | T36 | T37 | |||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T40 | T50 | T13 | T33 | 63 | ||||
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | T41 | CUT | ||||||
| PGA Championship | CUT | CUT | CUT | T14 | CUT | CUT | T14 | T66 |
| Tournament | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |||
| U.S. Open | CUT | ||
| The Open Championship | |||
| PGA Championship |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Summary
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 6 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 19 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 5 (1998 U.S. Open – 1999 Open Championship)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Walker Cup: 1993 (winners)