Vance Heafner

Vance Heafner (born August 11, 1954) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour, the Nationwide Tour and the Champions Tour. He is the son of professional golfer Clayton Heafner.

Heafner was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended North Carolina State University and was a three-time All-American member of the golf team. He turned professional in 1978.

Heafner played in 266 events on the PGA Tour from 1978–1988, making the cut 157 times. He had 20 top-10 finishes including a win at the 1981 Walt Disney World National Team Championship with playing partner Mike Holland.

Heafner played some on the Nationwide Tour toward the end of his regular career years. His best finish in that venue is a T-14 at the 1994 NIKE Carolina Classic. After reaching the age of 50 in August 2004, he began play on the Champions Tour in selected events. He earns his living primarily as Director of Golf at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina.

Amateur wins (4)

*1976 Eastern Amateur
*1977 Azalea Invitational, Porter Cup
*1978 Eastern Amateur

PGA Tour wins (1)

*1981 Walt Disney World National Team Championship (with Mike Holland)

Other wins (1)

"this list may be incomplete"
*1974 Carolinas Open (as an amateur)

External links

* [http://www.pgatour.com/players/00/15/01/ Results and stats at PGA Tour's official site]