Background
Whitney was born in Lake Tahoe, California and resides in Fort Collins, Colorado.
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Tom Whitney
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He attended Louisiana Quinta High School in Louisiana Quinta, California. After high school, he attended the United States Air Force Academy. Whitney completed his college career as a two-time GCAA All-America Scholar and a finalist for the Byron Nelson Award.
Career
Whitney also competed in the 2009 United States Amateur Championship and the 2009 United States Amateur Public Links. Whitney turned professional in 2010 after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy. His first pro tournament was a sponsor"s exemption to the 2010 Colorado Open, where he finished T32.
Whitney made the cut at his debut Web.com event at the Utah Championship presented by Zions Bank held July 30-August 2, 2015.
Shot 71-68-70-76, Tied for 63rd. Whitney served four years active duty in the United States. military as a Lieutenant in the United States. Air Force.
He was assigned to the 319th Missile Squadron at FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Whitney holds the low first-round record at the Colorado Open with an opening round 64 in 2012 Whitney also posted a course record 64 at Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Red & White Course) on October 8, 2012.
Achievements
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Western North Dakota Charity Pro-Am at Vardon Golf Club, Minot, North Dakota. August 20-23, 2015. 61-67-71-66 23-under par with 4-shot margin of victory. Won $30,000 82nd Annual Greater Cedar Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce’ Waterloo Open Golf Classic in Waterloo, Iowa. July 16 – 19, 2015. 63-66-65 22-under par with 3-shot margin of victory. Won $55,000 eGolf Tour Avondale Open at Avondale Golf Club, Palm Desert, California. May 7–9, 2014. 69-65-64 15-under par with 4-shot margin of victory Pepsi Tour Event at Cimarron Country Club, January 2011 Whitney is a three-time reigning champion for the Air Force Golf Championship and the reigning champion for the Military World Championship, making him as one of the best golfer in the United States Air Force, and one of the best military golfers in the world.
