Background
Rinker was born in Stuart, Florida.
Rinker was born in Stuart, Florida.
His best year came in 1985, when he finished 30th on the money list.
He played college golf at the University of Florida and turned professional in 1979. Rinker initially played on mini-tours before joining the Professional Golf Association Tour in 1981, and regained his tour card via qualifying school for 1982, the first year of the all-exempt tour. His best finish in a major was tied-12th at the 1992 Open Championship.
He also finished tied-15th at the 1982 United States Open, where he was in the final group for the third round alongside leader Bruce Devlin.
Sister-in-law Kelli, wife of older brother Laine, was also on the LPGA Tour. Since leaving the tour, Rinker is now teaching full-time in Florida and Colorado and has become one of the top short game instructors in the country.
1978 Southeastern Conference Championship DNP = Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied.