Jim Chancey

Shot 71 at the Ocala, Fla., sectional to qualify for his second straight U.S. Senior Open.
Played in eight events in 2008 and earned $85,182 in those appearances. Best finish came at the Senior British Open at Royal Troon (T16). Also made several appearances on the Sunbelt Senior Tour and won the Warriors 4Freedom Pro-Am event in Jacksonville, FL.
Has won more than $100,000 on the Senior Professional Golf Tour in his career. Earned a conditional exemption for 2006 by finishing 11th at the Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament in California. Originally was among five players who was T10th but slid into the 11th position when Danny Edwards made birdie on the first playoff hole for the 10th spot and he made par on the fourth playoff hole to claim the next spot. Spent much of the previous seasons playing on mini-tours. Played the PGA Tour from 1978-81 and made 76 starts, with 43 made cuts. Earned $43,100, with his best season coming in 1978 when he won $15,117 and finished T9th at the Hawaiian Open. Also made 12 appearances on the Web.Com Tour, earning $3,356. His father, a former club pro, got him started in the game. His hero is Jack Nicklaus. All-time favorite movie is "Blazing Saddles." Enjoys Mexican food. Favorite athlete is Dan Marino.