Gerry Norquist
Birth dateMay 29, 1962 (age 64)
Birth placePortland, Oregon, U.S.
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight130 lb (59 kg; 9.3 st)
ResidencePhoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Yearpro1988
TourEuropean Senior Tour
ExtourEuropean Tour
Japan Golf Tour
Asian Tour
Asia Golf Circuit
Nike Tour
Prowins13
Eurowins1
Asiawins5
Otherwins8
Award 1Asia Golf Circuit
Rookie of the Year
Year 11991

Gerry Norquist (born May 29, 1962) is an American professional golfer.

Career

Norquist was born in Portland, Oregon.

Norquist turned professional relatively late at the age of 26. He played most of his tournament golf in Asia, predominantly on the Asian Tour where he won five titles,[1] and later on the Japan Golf Tour. His five wins on the Asian Tour are the most for an American. His biggest win came in 1999 at the European Tour co-sanctioned Benson and Hedges Malaysian Open, which gave him a two-year exemption on that tour.

Norquist maintained his links with the Asian Tour and was appointed senior vice president in 2006.[2]

He was active on the European Seniors Tour in 2012; playing in 14 events, making the cut 12 times. His best finish was a tie for 6th at the Taiwan-based Fubon Senior Open.[citation needed]

Professional wins (13)

European Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runners-up
1Feb 7, 1999Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open1−8 (67-67-75-71=280)3 strokesAlex Čejka, Bob May

1Co-sanctioned by the Asian PGA Tour

Asian PGA Tour wins (5)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1Oct 29, 1995Royal Perak Classic−16 (71-70-64-67=272)PlayoffGregory Hanrahan
2Dec 15, 1996Omega PGA Championship−12 (63-66-68-71=268)1 strokeJohn Senden, Jeff Wagner
3Apr 20, 1997DFS Galleria Guam Open−6 (74-69-67=210)[a]3 strokesMike Cunning
4Dec 13, 1998Volvo Asian Matchplay2 and 1Eric Meeks
5Feb 7, 1999Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open1−8 (67-67-75-71=280)3 strokesAlex Čejka, Bob May

1Co-sanctioned by the European Tour

Asian PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11995Royal Perak ClassicGregory HanrahanWon with birdie on first extra hole

Asia Golf Circuit wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1Feb 21, 1993Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open−12 (69-70-70-67=276)1 strokeVijay Singh

PGA Pacific Northwest Section wins (1)

  • 1989 PGA Assistant Professionals Championship

PGA Southern California Section wins (1)

  • 1994 Palm Springs Open

PGA Southwest Section wins (2)

  • 2002 Sedona Open
  • 2004 Sedona Open

Other wins (3)

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Shortened to 54 holes due to Typhoon Isa.

References

  1. ^ "26 Asian PGA winners for Hero Honda Masters". The Tribune (India). February 10, 2002. Retrieved June 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "Indian golfer’s brilliance highlights Asian Tour season". The Star (Malaysia). December 22, 2006. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2010.