Tyler Light
Personal information
BornMassillon, Ohio
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
Sporting nationality United States
Career
CollegeMalone University
Turned professional2014
Former tour(s)PGA Tour Canada
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. Open67th: 2017
The Open ChampionshipDNP

Tyler Light (born c. 1990) is an American professional golfer.

High school and college career

Light was born in Massillon, Ohio. He competed at Perry High School and then Malone University.[1]

Professional career

Light competed on PGA Tour Canada in 2015, where he made three cuts in eleven starts.[2]

At the 2017 U.S. Open, he made the cut on the line at one over.[3] It is the second consecutive year, and the second time overall, that a former Malone University golfer competed in the U.S. Open.[4]

Outside golf

To financially support his golf career, Light works at United Parcel Service.[5]

Results in major championships

Tournament 2017
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open 67
Open Championship
PGA Championship
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied for place

References

  1. ^ "Former Malone and Perry golfer Tyler Light to compete in U.S. Open". The Repository. Canton, Ohio. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  2. ^ Nichols, Beth Ann (June 15, 2017). "From UPS night shifts to U.S. Open leaderboards, Tyler Light fulfills dream at Erin Hills". Golfweek. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  3. ^ Porter, Kyle (June 15, 2017). "2017 U.S. Open tee times, pairings: Complete field for Round 3 on Saturday". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  4. ^ "One tough package: Tyler Light set to play in first U.S. Open". USAToday. Associated Press. June 14, 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
  5. ^ Herrington, Ryan (June 15, 2017). "The U.S. Open competitor who went from flipping baggies for UPS to playing at Erin Hills". Golf World. Retrieved June 17, 2017.
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