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Scott Piercy (born November 6, 1978) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada,[1] Piercy played college golf at San Diego State and turned professional after graduation in 2001.
Career
[edit]Piercy started by playing on various mini-tours. In 2007, Piercy won the Ultimate Game at Wynn Las Vegas G&CC, earning $2 million. Piercy became a Nationwide Tour member in 2008. He won two tournaments in August and finished ninth on the money list to earn PGA Tour playing rights for 2009.
Piercy made an encouraging start to his PGA Tour career, recording five top-twenty finishes in his first six starts, and this run of form elevated Piercy into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings in March 2009. He finished the season ranked 90th on the money list to retain his tour card, but slipped to 136th in 2010, and lost some of his tour status for 2011.
In 2011, Piercy won his first PGA Tour event at the Reno-Tahoe Open, an alternate event in early August. His second tour win came in July 2012 at the RBC Canadian Open, one stroke over runners-up Robert Garrigus and William McGirt. As a result, Piercy earned a place in the following week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and was therefore unable to defend his Reno-Tahoe Open title. In early November, he was a runner-up at the WGC-HSBC Champions in China. The Canadian Open win gained Piercy entry into the Masters in 2013, his first, and made the cut. During the 2013 season, he finished third at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, tied for fifth at the PGA Championship and Byron Nelson Championship, and reached the round of 16 at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.
In the 2014 season, Piercy had an arm injury and was out for five months. In his return, he had a best result of T-12 at the Wyndham Championship.
In the 2015 season, he finished seventh at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, runner-up at the Sony Open in Hawaii, tenth at the Shell Houston Open. In July, he won the inaugural Barbasol Championship in Alabama, an alternate event opposite the Open Championship, for his first victory in three years. At the 2016 U.S. Open At Oakmont, Piercy finished at a tie for second, his best major finish to date. Piercy was unable to defend his title in 2016 because he earned entry into the 2016 Open Championship.
Piercy set a tournament score record through the first 54 holes at the 2022 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota; however, he shot a 76 on the final round and Tony Finau took home the trophy.[3]
Controversy
[edit]In March 2020, Piercy shared a meme on his Instagram page of Pepe the Frog and Pete Buttigieg which stated "Peter pulls out early from behind."[4] The post was considered homophobic by Queerty and ESPN, which both reported Piercy is losing multiple sponsorships, including Titleist, FootJoy, and J.Lindeberg, totaling over $2 million in lost sponsorships. Additionally, the PGA Tour stated "We were made aware of Scott's post and are disappointed in the lack of judgment used."[4][5][6]
Professional wins (7)
[edit]PGA Tour wins (4)
[edit]| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 7, 2011 | Reno–Tahoe Open | 72-70-61-70=273 | −15 | 1 stroke | |
| 2 | Jul 29, 2012 | RBC Canadian Open | 62-67-67-67=263 | −17 | 1 stroke | |
| 3 | Jul 19, 2015 | Barbasol Championship | 69-66-65-65=265 | −19 | 3 strokes | |
| 4 | Apr 29, 2018 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with |
65-73-61-67=266 | −22 | 1 stroke |
Nationwide Tour wins (2)
[edit]| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 10, 2008 | Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open | 64-62-65-71=262 | −22 | 2 strokes | |
| 2 | Aug 24, 2008 | Northeast Pennsylvania Classic | 66-68-69-64=267 | −13 | 2 strokes |
NGA Hooters Tour wins (1)
[edit]| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 19, 2006 | Michelob Ultra Classic | 70-70-65-69=274 | −14 | 1 stroke |
Results in major championships
[edit]Results not in chronological order in 2020.
| Tournament | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T54 | T29 | CUT | ||||||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T51 | CUT | CUT | T2 | CUT | T45 | ||||
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | |||||||||
| PGA Championship | T26 | T48 | T5 | CUT | T48 | CUT | CUT |
| Tournament | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||
| PGA Championship | T41 | CUT |
| U.S. Open | T52 | |
| The Open Championship | NT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place.
NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Summary
[edit]| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Totals | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 3 (2015 PGA − 2016 U.S. Open)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice)
Results in The Players Championship
[edit]| Tournament | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | T22 | CUT | CUT | CUT | CUT | T23 | CUT | CUT | T56 |
| Tournament | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | C | T69 | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
C = Cancelled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Results in World Golf Championships
[edit]Results not in chronological order before 2015.
| Tournament | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | T25 | T17 | T32 | |||
| Match Play | R16 | R64 | T18 | T58 | ||
| Invitational | T19 | T59 | 2 | |||
| Champions | T2 | T21 | T35 | T63 |
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = Tied
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "PGA Tour profile". Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ "Week 27 2016 Ending 3 Jul 2016" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Finau wins 3M Open by three with late surge, Piercy collapse". TSN. The Canadian Press. July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ a b Gremore, Graham (March 17, 2020). "Pro golfer Scott Piercy's homophobia cost him $2 million and heavy dose of public humiliation". Queerty. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ Harig, Bob (March 5, 2020). "Scott Piercy loses golf endorsements over homophobic post". ESPN. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- ^ Bell, Bryan C. (March 16, 2020). "Homophobic Instagram post costs golfer Scott Piercy multiple major sponsors". Out Sports. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Scott Piercy at the PGA Tour official site
- Scott Piercy at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
Scott Piercy
View on GrokipediaScott Piercy (born November 6, 1978) is an American professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour, where he has secured four victories.[1][2]
A native of Las Vegas, Nevada, Piercy honed his skills at San Diego State University before turning professional in 2001.[2][1]
His PGA Tour triumphs include the 2011 Reno-Tahoe Open, the 2012 RBC Canadian Open, the 2015 Barbasol Championship, and the 2018 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.[2]
Over his career, Piercy has amassed more than $23 million in earnings, with 38 top-10 finishes and a reputation for steady performance across 420 events.[2]
Early life
Family and upbringing
Scott Piercy was born on November 6, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada, to Ralph Piercy and Lynn Piercy.[3][4] As their only child, he was raised in Las Vegas, where his family supported his early interest in golf amid the city's desert environment and proximity to courses.[5][6] His father, Ralph, has managed Piercy's finances as his accountant, providing stability during his professional transitions.[7] His mother, Lynn, has handled logistics such as travel arrangements for tournaments, reflecting a hands-on family involvement in his career from its outset.[7] Piercy became a father at age 19, shortly after high school, which imposed early responsibilities and shaped his personal development alongside his athletic pursuits.[8] This experience, occurring during his late teens in Las Vegas, underscored a commitment to family amid his emerging golf ambitions.[8]Introduction to golf and amateur development
Born November 6, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Scott Piercy pursued golf through his collegiate years as his primary amateur development.[2] He began his college career at Brigham Young University during the 1997-1998 season, competing in three events for the Cougars.[9] After his freshman year, Piercy transferred to San Diego State University, where he continued playing for the Aztecs, including participation in the 1999 NCAA Championships in Chaska, Minnesota.[10] Piercy's time at San Diego State marked the culmination of his amateur career, contributing to the team's schedule in key tournaments. While specific individual accolades from his college play are not prominently documented, his progression through competitive collegiate golf positioned him to turn professional upon graduation in 2001.[4] [11] This transition followed a period of consistent participation rather than standout national junior or amateur titles, reflecting a grounded path from regional roots in Las Vegas to structured university-level competition.[2]Professional career
Transition to professionalism and early tours
Piercy turned professional in 2001 after completing his collegiate career at San Diego State University.[2] For the next several years, he competed primarily on minor professional circuits and mini-tours, including the Hooters Tour, navigating the challenges of inconsistent schedules, limited prize money, and sporadic access to higher-level events.[12] In 2008, Piercy earned membership on the Nationwide Tour (now known as the Korn Ferry Tour), the primary developmental circuit for the PGA Tour.[13] That season marked his professional breakthrough, as he secured two victories in quick succession: the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic in late July and the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open on August 10.[14][15] These triumphs, combined with six additional top-25 finishes, elevated him to ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list with earnings of $320,187, qualifying him for full exempt status on the PGA Tour for the 2009 season.[14][16]PGA Tour entry and breakthrough wins
Piercy secured full PGA Tour membership for the 2009 season by finishing ninth on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list, highlighted by victories at the Melrose Classic on August 3 and the Cox Classic on August 10.[2] His qualification culminated in a 31st-place finish at the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on November 9, 2008.[14] As a rookie, Piercy posted eight cuts made in 12 starts, earning $658,099 and ranking 51st on the money list, with his strongest performances in early-season events including a T12 at the FBR Open in February.[11] Piercy's breakthrough arrived in 2011 at the Reno-Tahoe Open, where he captured his maiden PGA Tour title on August 7 at Montreux Golf & Country Club in Reno, Nevada.[17] Entering the final round with a share of the lead, he carded a 2-under-par 70, sealed by a 7-foot par putt on the 72nd hole, to finish at 19-under 261 and win by two strokes over Troy Matteson.[18] This victory followed a third-round course-record 61, marking Piercy's first wire-to-wire contention and elevating him to 45th on the FedEx Cup standings.[19] Building momentum, Piercy notched his second PGA Tour win at the 2012 RBC Canadian Open on July 29 at Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Quebec, defeating David Hearn by two strokes with a final-round 67 to reach 15-under 265.[2] This success, his first on a PGA Tour co-sanctioned event, propelled him into the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time and secured spots in that year's FedEx Cup playoffs and the 2013 Masters Tournament.[13] These early triumphs established Piercy as a consistent performer, with three top-10 finishes in the 2012 season contributing to retained full status.[2]Career peak and consistency
Piercy achieved his career peak between 2011 and 2013, securing two individual PGA Tour victories and posting several high-profile finishes that elevated him into the top echelons of professional golf. In 2011, he won the Reno-Tahoe Open, defeating John Rollins by three strokes after a final-round 65, marking his first PGA Tour title following a strong amateur-to-pro transition.[2] The following year, Piercy captured the RBC Canadian Open at Royal Ottawa Golf Club, holding off a charging Carl Pettersson with a bogey-free 67 in the final round to win by one stroke; this victory propelled him to his strongest seasonal performance, including a T2 at the WGC-HSBC Champions.[2][20] During this period, he also recorded a third-place finish at the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open and a T5 at the PGA Championship, demonstrating proficiency in both stroke play and major contention.[20] His consistency during the peak manifested in reliable top-10 contention, with multiple top-5 finishes annually and a career cut-making rate of 62.1% across 420 events, though elevated in prime years.[2] Piercy amassed 38 career top-10s, including 21 top-5s, underscoring bursts of form rather than sustained dominance; for instance, his 2012 season stood out per strokes-gained metrics as his best, reflecting efficient ball-striking and putting under pressure.[2][20] Later extensions of this peak included the 2015 Barbasol Championship win and a T2 at the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont, where he finished one stroke behind Dustin Johnson after strong play in tough conditions.[2][20] However, variability emerged post-2013, as he struggled to replicate early-2010s OWGR highs (peaking inside the top 100 after 2009 form but fluctuating thereafter), with fewer consistent cuts and top finishes amid competition from rising talents.[2]| Year | Tournament | Margin of Victory |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reno-Tahoe Open | 3 strokes |
| 2012 | RBC Canadian Open | 1 stroke |
| 2015 | Barbasol Championship | Playoff (def. Ryan Armour, Shawn Stefani) |
| 2018 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with Danny Lee) | 4 strokes |
Recent performance and 2025 season
In 2024, Piercy posted a runner-up finish at the 3M Open and six top-25 results overall, yet concluded the season ranked 194th in the FedEx Cup standings, reflecting inconsistent form amid broader struggles to secure consistent playing opportunities.[21][2] This followed a 2023 campaign where he made the cut in half of 36 starts but managed only five top-25 finishes, underscoring a pattern of sporadic competitiveness without sustained contention.[21] The 2025 season has seen further decline, with Piercy achieving no wins or top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour and standing 200th in the FedEx Cup rankings as of late October.[2] Limited to select events via past champion status or sponsor exemptions, his PGA Tour results have been middling at best:| Tournament | Dates | Finish | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico Open at Vidanta | Feb 20–23 | T55 | -6 | $16,555[22] |
| Corales Puntacana Championship | Apr 17–20 | T26 | -7 | $29,800[22] |
| ISCO Championship | Jul 10–13 | T14 | -3 | $63,400[22] |
Professional achievements
PGA Tour victories
Scott Piercy has recorded four victories on the PGA Tour, spanning from 2011 to 2018.[2] His first win came at the 2011 Reno-Tahoe Open, where he finished at 15-under par 273, edging out Pat Perez by one stroke after a final-round 70; this followed a third-round course-record 61 featuring eight consecutive birdies on the front nine and an eagle on the 18th.[23][17]| Year | Tournament | Date | Margin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reno-Tahoe Open | August 7 | 1 stroke | Total: 273 (-15); third-round 61 set course record.[23][17] |
| 2012 | RBC Canadian Open | July 29 | 2 strokes | Total: 263 (-17), matching tournament scoring record; final-round 67.[24][25] |
| 2015 | Barbasol Championship | July 19 | 3 strokes | Total: approximately 257 (-19); final-round 65 with birdies on first four holes.[26][27] |
| 2018 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans | April 29 | 1 stroke | Team event with Billy Horschel; final-round 67 (bogey-free alternate-shot); total team score 22-under.[28][29] |
Korn Ferry Tour successes
Piercy secured his first professional victory at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open on August 10, 2008, held at Wichita Golf Course in Wichita, Kansas. He finished at 22-under-par 262, two strokes ahead of Daniel Summerhays, earning $94,500 and propelling him up the Nationwide Tour money list.[15][30] Two weeks later, Piercy won the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic on August 24, 2008, at Elmhurst Country Club in Moscow, Pennsylvania. He posted rounds of 66-68-69-64 for a total of 13-under-par 267, securing the $94,500 winner's check and becoming the third multiple winner on the tour that season.[31][32][30] These back-to-back triumphs in 2008 elevated Piercy to ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list with $320,187 in earnings, qualifying him for full PGA Tour status in 2009.[33][14] The official Korn Ferry Tour records confirm two career victories for Piercy on the circuit.[34]Other professional wins
Piercy competed extensively on mini-tours following his transition to professionalism in 2001, including the NGA Hooters Tour, where he honed his game amid the challenges of low-purse developmental circuits.[35] [36] In addition to standard tour victories, he claimed wins in high-stakes, made-for-television events under The Ultimate Game of Golf format. In February 2002, Piercy won the event with scores of 68 and 65, totaling 133 (-7), earning a record payday for such a competition at the time.[37] In June 2007, he captured another edition at Wynn Las Vegas Golf Club & Country Club, finishing with precise play on the final holes to secure a $2 million first-place prize—the largest single payout of his early professional career.[38] These victories provided financial stability during a period of grinding on lower-tier circuits before his breakthrough on the Nationwide Tour.[33]Tournament results
Major championships
Piercy's strongest performance in a major championship occurred at the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where he finished runner-up to Dustin Johnson after posting rounds of 69-71-66-73 for a total of 279 (+3), one stroke behind the winner. His next-best result was a tie for fifth at the 2013 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club, achieved with scores of 67-71-72-65 totaling 275 (-5), earning $304,000.[39] Piercy has appeared in the majors sporadically since turning professional in 2001, making the cut in 12 of 20 starts as of 2020, but has not recorded a top-10 finish outside those two events.[20] The following table summarizes Piercy's results in the major championships:| Year | Masters Tournament | U.S. Open | The Open Championship | PGA Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CUT | |||
| 2011 | T51 | T26 | ||
| 2012 | CUT | T48 | ||
| 2013 | T54 | CUT | CUT | T5 |
| 2014 | CUT | |||
| 2015 | T48 | |||
| 2016 | T29 | T2 | CUT | CUT |
| 2017 | CUT | CUT | ||
| 2018 | T45 | CUT | ||
| 2019 | T52 | T41 | ||
| 2020 | CUT |
The Players Championship
Scott Piercy has made several appearances in The Players Championship, a premier PGA Tour event held annually at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. His performances have generally been unremarkable, with no top-20 finishes and frequent struggles to make the cut, reflecting broader challenges in contending at elite-field tournaments despite occasional solid rounds.[2]| Year | Finish | Scores | To par | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MC | 70-77—147 | +3 | — |
| 2019 | T56 | 74-68-72-72—286 | +2 | $27,250 |
| 2021 | T69 | +5 (exact scores unavailable in sourced data) | +5 | — |
| 2023 | MC | 71-76—147 | +3 | — |
