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Blaine McCallister

Blaine McCallister (born October 17, 1958) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour and Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career

McCallister was born in Fort Stockton, Texas. McCallister is naturally left-handed but plays the game mix-handed; he writes left-handed, strikes the ball right-handed and putts left-handed.

McCallister attended the University of Houston and was a member of the golf team. His college roommates were future fellow professional golfer Fred Couples and future CBS Sports golf host Jim Nantz.

Professional career

In 1981, McCallister turned pro. He joined the PGA Tour the following year. He had a total of five wins on the PGA Tour, all of which came in the late 1980s and early 1990s. As he entered his forties, McCallister began to split his playing time between the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He established the tournament record of 265 at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic, which is his sole win on the Nationwide Tour.

After turning 50 in October 2008, McCallister began playing on the Champions Tour.

Personal life

McCallister lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Professional wins (8)

PGA Tour wins (5)

PGA Tour playoff record (1–2)

PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)

Nationwide Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut<br> "T" = tied

Summary

  • Most consecutive cuts made – 8 (1990 U.S. Open – 1992 PGA)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 0

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