Background
Murphy was born in Des Moines, Iowa. His father got him started with golf at age 6.
Murphy was born in Des Moines, Iowa. His father got him started with golf at age 6.
Murphy turned professional in 1988. Murphy has more than $1 million in career earnings. He has played in five major championships: 1993 United States. Open at Baltusrol, 1996 United States. Open at Oakland Hills, 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & Saint Anns, 1997 United States. Open at Congressional, and 2003 United States. Open at Olympia Fields.
His best finish in a major championship was T-32 at Oakland Hills.
Murphy lives in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nike Tour wins (6) 1992 Ben Hogan Louisiana Open.