Chris Baker (golfer)
| Chris Baker | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Christopher Ryan Baker |
| Born |
March 1, 1986 Seymour, Indiana, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Nationality |
 United States |
| Residence | Brownstown, Indiana, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | Iowa State University |
| Turned professional | 2008 |
| Current tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Former tour(s) |
PGA Tour Latinoamérica Challenge Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Other | 2 |
Christopher Ryan Baker (born March 1, 1986)[1] is an American professional golfer who has played on the Challenge Tour and the Nationwide Tour.
Amateur career
Baker was born in Seymour, Indiana. He won the 2003 Indiana High School State Championship[1][2] and lettered in golf at Iowa State University, winning the 2007 Big Four Tournament, he graduated in 2008.[1]
Professional career
Baker turned professional in 2008 and began playing on mini-tours. He picked up his first professional victory at the NGA Hooters Tour Classic at Quail Crossing on the NGA Hooters Tour in 2009. In 2010, he won the River Hills Classic on the eGolf Professional Tour, which helped him finish sixth on the Tour's money list, earning him an exemption into the Moroccan Golf Classic on the Challenge Tour. He went on to win the event and took up membership on the Challenge Tour.[3]
Baker returned to the United States in 2011. He began playing on the Nationwide Tour in June, but only made 3 cuts in 13 events. Baker returned to the eGolf Professional Tour and finished 29th on the money list in 2011.
Professional wins (3)
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Jun 2010 | Moroccan Golf Classic | −13 (69-66-72-68=275) | 2 strokes |  Jesús María Arruti,  Pablo Del Grosso |
Other wins (2)
- 2009 NGA Hooters Tour Classic at Quail Crossing[4] (NGA Hooters Tour)
- 2010 River Hills Classic (eGolf Professional Tour)
References
External links
- Official website
- Chris Baker at the PGA Tour official site
- Chris Baker at the European Tour official site
- Chris Baker at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
- Profile on eGolf Professional Tour's official site
- Profile on Iowa State's official athletic site