Michael Christie

Background

Christie was born in Greenville, South Carolina.

Education

Christie got his start in professional golf in 1993 by qualifying for the United States. Open, where he finished T-52.

Career

He was an All-American at the University of South Carolina in 1992. He played on the Nike Tour from 1994 to 1996 winning four times and earned his Professional Golf Association Tour card as a result of his three victories in 1996, finishing second Stewart Cink on the money list. Christie played on the Professional Golf Association Tour from 1997 to 2000.

His best finish was a tie for sixth at the Greater Vancouver Open in 1997.

Christie began experiencing debilitating physical ailments beginning in 1998 which curtailed his golfing career. Through several surgeries, he attempted comebacks to the professional ranks through 2003.

Christie died of a self-inflicted wound at the age of 34. His teammates at the University of South Carolina included current pros Carl Paulson and Brett Quigley.

Nationwide Tour wins (4)

Other wins (2)

2 wins on the NGA Hooters Tour.

Achievements

• 2 wins on the NGA Hooters Tour.