Background
Gallagher was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His father, a career club pro, started him in golf at age 6.
Gallagher was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. His father, a career club pro, started him in golf at age 6.
He attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Gallagher turned pro in 1983 and joined the Professional Golf Association Tour in 1984. Gallagher"s best finishes in a major championship were a 3rd place finish at the 1991 Professional Golf Association Championship, and a T-2 at the same tournament the following year. Gallagher, who works as a golf analyst for United States of America Network, has appeared in a limited number of events on the Champions Tour since reaching age 50 in 2011.
He had two top-10 finishes in this venue in both 2011 and 2013.
He and Cissye have four children, Mary Langdon, Thomas, Kathleen, and Elizabeth, and live in Greenwood, Mississippi. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (5) Other wins (2) 1983 Indiana Open DNP = Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied Yellow background for top-10.
Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 6 (1995 United States Open – 1996 Professional Golf Association) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice) Ryder Cup: 1993 (winners) Presidents Cup: 1994 (winners).
