Scott says they’re in discussions with the PGA Tour over the possibility of bringing a Champions Tour event there.“Being a club professional is a good life,” Scott said.

I didn’t want to be a struggling mini-tour pro. During a successful golf career that began when he first picked up a club at age 5, the now 34-year-old also has been the number-one-ranked amateur in the U.S. (1999), member of two Walker Cup teams and the U.S. World Amateur Team, and winner of both the stroke and match-play sections of the Western Amateur (1999). Amateur title at Pumpkin Ridge in North Plains, Ore.“Just about every day, somebody brings it up, or wants to know about it,” Scott said during an interview in the clubhouse at The Ridge at Back Brook, where he is the head professional. Woods had forgotten to replace his mark after moving it out of Scott's putting line, and Woods was preparing to putt when Scott reminded him. “Nice shot. Amateur?’” Scott said.Scott would have relished winning, but being part of history is more than consolation.“I beat a lot of good players out-preparing them,” Scott said. He's a recap from Round 2.Tiger Woods missed the cut at the 120th U.S. Open. 'It was a tough decision for Steve, but he realized he didn't just have himself to think about, that he had a wife and that he wanted to create some stability for a family. Amateur final between Tiger Woods and Steve Scott. “It would have been the wrong way to win. 1 ranked golfer, from mid-May to August 2014.

Amateur champion. “She understands what I do. “I think I have an understanding of great architecture and there is no doubt in my mind that Paramount is right up there with the best of them. He enrolled at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and got the degree in communications he didn’t finish at the University of Florida, where he was an All-American for four years. She understood Steve’s struggle.“I really admired him for taking a long, hard look at life,' Kristi said. When completed, the course will have many of its original strategic elements restored. He did not hit it long but he was accurate with the irons and a great putter. I didn’t want to do that to my family.”.Kristi played golf and was a teacher. It opened so many doors.“I’m linked to a great moment in golf history. There’s a balance in our life now, and Steve’s happier.”.Scott was working with Hall of Fame teacher Bob Toski in south Florida a decade ago, and he said Toski’s enthusiasm for teaching influenced him.“His passion’s infectious,” Scott said. Scott, who played on the PGA Tour, Nationwide Tour, and had two victories on the Canadian Tour, turned professional in 1999. It was a total reflex. Steve Scott (born May 5, 1956) is an American former track athlete and one of the greatest mile runners in American history. Steve Scott, who famously battled with Tiger Woods in the 1996 U.S.

Amateur, has been named the new head golf professional at Paramount Country Club in New City, New York. A three-time All American at University of Florida, course commentator for Golf Channel and teacher at the Golf Digest Instructional Schools, Scott also was assistant golf professional at Canoe Brook Country Club (Summit, NJ), Jupiter Hills Club (Tequesta, Florida), and Hidden Creek Golf Club (Egg Harbor Township, NJ).

We tracked him at Winged Foot Golf Club.Tiger Woods made a lot of long putts on Thursday at Winged Foot, but he also made a lot of mistakes in shooting a 3-over 73.Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf.Copyright © 1996 - I’m not haunted by it. Scott also competed in the 1996 U.S. Open Championship and 1997 Masters.“I’m very excited to be coming to Paramount,” Scott said, “a club with a great membership, long history, and outstanding reputation.