Jim Estes

James T. Estes (born August 12, 1964)[1] is an American professional golfer.

For the ecologist, see James A. Estes.
Jim Estes
Personal information
Full nameJames T. Estes
Born (1964-08-12) August 12, 1964
Washington, D.C.
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceGermantown, Maryland
Career
CollegeUniversity of Tennessee
University of Maryland
Turned professional1988
Current tour(s)Champions Tour
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Nationwide Tour
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
Korn Ferry Tour1
Other1
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipCUT: 2008
U.S. OpenCUT: 1990, 1995, 1997, 1998
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Estes was born in Washington, D.C. He played college golf at the University of Tennessee[2] and the University of Maryland.[1][3] He turned professional in 1988.[4]

Estes played on the Nationwide Tour in 1990, 1994, 1996–97, and 1999–2000, winning the 1996 Nike Inland Empire Open.[1] He played on the PGA Tour in 1998, where his best finish was T-16 at the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic.[1]

Estes also worked as a club professional and won the 1995 PGA Club Professional Player of the Year award from the PGA of America.[1]

Estes is Director of Golf Instruction at Olney Golf Park in Olney, Maryland.[1] He is co-founder of the Salute Military Golf Association.[5]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (2)

Nike Tour wins (1)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 Mar 3, 1996 Nike Inland Empire Open −16 (68-68-68-68=272) 1 stroke United States Rob Moss

Other wins (1)
  • 1989 Greater Ozarks Open

Results in major championships
Tournament 1990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008
U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT CUT
PGA Championship CUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Estes never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship.

See also

References
  1. "Profile at Middle Atlantic Section of PGA of America" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  2. "University of Tennessee Men's Golf Media Guide - History". Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  3. "Maryland Terrapins Men's Golf - All-Time Letterwinners". Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  4. "Middle Atlantic PGA Professional Jim Estes presented 2010 Patriot Award". Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  5. "Salute Military Golf Association - About". Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  6. "Maryland State Golf association – Men's Amateur Championship". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2012.


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