Background
Miller was born, raised and has lived most of his life in Fort Worth, Texas.
Miller was born, raised and has lived most of his life in Fort Worth, Texas.
Miller"s college teammates included future Professional Golf Association Tour Champions David Edwards and Bob Tway. Miller and Edwards led the Cowboys to victory at the 1976 and 1978 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championships. At the 1978 Masters, Miller posted a two-under-par 286 – the lowest total for an amateur since 1961.
He turned professional in 1978.
Miller played on both the Professional Golf Association and Ben Hogan Tours during his regular career years. His best finish on the Professional Golf Association Tour was second at the 1979 Tallahassee Open and his best finish in a major was a T-16 at The Masters in 1978.
After retiring as a touring professional, he became director of golf at Fort Worth"s Mira Vista Golf Club. In 1988, Miller played himself in the film, Dead Solid Perfect, which followed the life of a professional golfer on the Professional Golf Association Tour.
At the 2007 North Texas Professional Golf Association Senior Championship, Miller shot a competitive course record 63 in the final round on his way to winning the tournament. this list is incomplete Ben Hogan Tour (1) Other (5) Senior wins (1) Amateur Walker Cup: 1977 (winners).
This list is incomplete 1973 Fort Worth Junior Golf Association Championship 1977 Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur this list is probably incomplete 1990 Ben Hogan Amarillo Open 1978 Oklahoma Open 1986 Oklahoma Open, Northern Texas Professional Golf Association Championship 1992 Northern Texas Professional Golf Association Championship 2006 Northern Texas Professional Golf Association Championship 2007 FINA North Texas Professional Golf Association Seniors" Championship.