Phil Hancock

Phillip Hancock (born October 30, 1953) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour.

Hancock and his older brother 'Bunky' learned the game of golf growing up in Greenville, Alabama from their father, a local dentist. His first big tournament win was at the 1969 Alabama State Junior Championship at age 16. After high school, Hancock enrolled at the University of Florida on a golf scholarship. During his freshman year the Gator team, which included future PGA Champions Andy Bean, Gary Koch and Woody Blackburn, won the 1973 NCAA Championship. Hancock had a stellar college career; he was an All-American all four years (first team his Junior and Senior years), all-SEC, and the winner of the Haskins Award in 1976.cite web | title=Phillip Hancock | publisher=Golf South Magazine | date=April 23, 2007 | author=Newborn, C. | url=http://blog.al.com/golfsouth/2007/04/phillip_hancock.html | accessdate=22 September | accessyear=2007]

Hancock turned pro in 1976 and played in Europe his first year after failing to earn a spot on the PGA Tour by a single stroke in qualifying school . He joined the PGA Tour the following year. Hancock played full-time on the PGA Tour from 1977–1985; his career was plagued by long absences due to back ailments. After leaving the tour, he has held various teaching and club pro jobs in Florida and Alabama.

Hancock lives in Montgomery, Alabama and works as a club and teaching pro at Indian Pines Golf Course in Auburn.

Amateur wins

*1969 Alabama State Junior Championship
*1975 SEC Championship (individual)
*1976 SEC Championship (individual)

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (1)

*1980 Hall of Fame

Other regular career wins

*1977 Colombian Open
*1984 Chrysler Team Championship (with Ron Streck)

References