Matt Weibring
Matthew Kirk Weibring (born December 4, 1979) is an American professional golfer.
| Matt Weibring | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Matthew Kirk Weibring |
| Born | December 4, 1979 Dallas, Texas |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg; 11.8 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Turned professional | 2002 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Web.com Tour Canadian Tour |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T62: 2013 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Early life
He is the son of D. A. Weibring.[1]
Professional life
Weibring turned professional in 2002. He played on the second tier Nationwide Tour for several years. He also played on the Canadian Tour some during this era. In 2008, he finished 24th place on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list earning a spot on the PGA Tour.
He played on the PGA Tour in 2009–10. Weibring's best result on the PGA Tour is T-8 at the 2009 Verizon Heritage. In 2011, he returned to the Nationwide Tour.
Weibring has a history of injuries, include hip and knee surgery.
Personal life
Weibring has Bell's palsy, a condition his father overcame during his career, and cannot blink his right eye.[2]
See also
References
- Klancnik, Rudy (January 28, 2009). "New Game, New Thinking: Matt Weibring profile". PGA Tour. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012.
- Shain, Jeff (July 10, 2013). "Insider: Weibring battling through Bell's palsy with father's help and support". PGA Tour. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
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