Chris Couch

His father started him in the game at age 7. At age 16, successfully qualified for 1990 Honda Classic on PGA TOUR. Two-time All-America selection at University of Florida.
Finished fourth on 2003 Nationwide Tour money list and won twice including the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship. Set tournament record with a 72-hole total of 18-under 270. Other victory came at the Oregon Classic in September. PGA TOUR member Brenden Pappas loaned him $3,000 in mid-season to allow him to continue playing. Had thoughts of giving up the game and becoming club professional. Began the 2001 season with no status on either Tour. Used sponsor exemption to gain admittance to season-opening Florida Classic on his home course, Gainesville CC. Captured first career victory, the $76,500 winner's check and fully-exempt status for the remainder of the 2001 and 2002 seasons.
1997 Nike Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 17; in money - 8; Top-10 finishes - 1; scoring average 71.20 (ranked 43rd); money $23,1751 (ranked 79th); best finish, T4th South Carolina Classic.
1998 Nike Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 25; in money - 13; Top-10 finishes - 1; scoring average 71.56 (ranked 89th); money $28,349 (ranked 72nd); best finish T5th, Oregon Classic.
1999 PGA Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 30; in money - 6; Top-10 finishes - 1; scoring average 72.70 (ranked 184th); money $121,752 (ranked 181st); best finish T7th, Sony Open in Hawaii.
2000 Buy.Com Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 27; in money - 14; Top-10 finishes - 3; scoring average 71.62 (ranked 75th); money $74,764 (ranked 66th); best finish 3rd, Fort Smith Classic.
2001 Buy.Com Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 26; in money - 14; Top-10 finishes - 3; scoring average 71.05 (ranked 69th); money $145,536 (ranked 25th); winner Florida Classic.
2002 Nationwide Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 23; in money - 10; Top-10 finishes - 0; scoring average 71.52 (ranked 77th); money $33,072 (ranked 108th); best finish T14th, Albertsons Boise Open.
2003 Nationwide Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 21; in money - 13; Top-10 finishes - 6; scoring average 70.24 (ranked 21st); money $342,874 (ranked 4th); winner Oregon Classic & Nationwide Tour Championship.
2004 PGA Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 24; Rounds Played - 55; in money - 4; top -10 Finishes - 1; money $100,283 Rank (217); Best finish: T-10th at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic
2004 Notes: Entered finish round of the Southern Farm Bureau Classic just one off the lead, shot 70 to finish five back.
2004 Stats: Scoring - 73.46 / (194th); Driving Distance - 302.1 / (8th); Driving Accuracy - 56.2% / (181st); GIR - 60.8% / (183rd); Putting - 1.796 / (147th); Birdie Average - 3.49 per rd / (105th) / Total Birdies - 192; Sand Saves - 34.2% / (194th); All-Around Rank - 1037 / (161st).
2005 Nationwide Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 21; in money - 10; Top-10 finishes - 5; scoring average 70.36 (ranked 13th); money $337,205 (ranked 3rd); winner Rheem Classic & LaSalle Bank Open.