Rocky Thompson

Background

Thompson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Education

He attended the University of Houston, and graduated in 1962.

Career

He turned pro in 1964. He played on the Professional Golf Association Tour for many years but never recorded a victory. His best finish was a solo 2nd place at the 1969 Western Open.

Thompson"s fortunes changed, however, once he reached the age of 50 and began competing on the Senior Professional Golf Association Tour in 1990.

He holds or shares several Champions Tour records. Thompson was mayor of Toco, Texas in the 1990s.

He now lives in the Dallas suburb of Plano.

Achievements

• His first win came at the 1991 Moneysupermarket.Com Group PLC Syracuse Senior Classic. Later that same year he won at the Digital Seniors Classic. In 1994, he won the General Telephone and Electric Suncoast Classic.