American Golfer Scott Stallings - Top 5 Facts

Learn all the top facts you need to know about the American professional golfer Scott Stallings.

Scott Stallings is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Scott Stallings entered into professional golfing by playing on the Tarheel Tour and the NGA Hooters Tour in 2008 and 2009. He played the PGA Tour's Qualifying School in 2009 when he missed a PGA Tour card by a single stroke. But he got the opportunity to play on the Nationwide Tour, where he made 19 cuts in 28 events and finished 53rd.

Scott Stallings returned to Q School in 2010 and finished T11 to earn his card for 2011. He won the Greenbrier Classic in July 2011 for his first PGA Tour victory. Since then, he's been performing at the top level and winning numerous awards over the years. Below, we listed some interesting facts you need to know about Scott Stallings, so you get to know him better.

Scott Stallings' Early Life

Scott Stallings was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He went to Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Scott Stallings was born in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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During his high school years, he was an all-state golfer and a four-year member of the Dean's List. He went to Tennessee Tech, where he was a two-time Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year. He won seven tournaments and was named an All-American in 2006.

Scott Stallings' Early Professional Career

Scott Stallings began his significant playing career on the Tarheel Tour and the NGA Hooters Tour in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, he tried his luck at the PGA Tour's Qualifying School, where he missed a PGA Tour card by a single stroke. But he got a chance to play on the Nationwide Tour where he made 19 cuts in 28 events and finished 53rd.

Scott Stallings began his significant playing career on the Tarheel Tour and the NGA Hooters Tour in 2008 and 2009.
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Scott Stallings returned to Q School in 2010 and finished T11 to earn his card for 2011. He won the Greenbrier Classic in July of the same year, which was his first PGA Tour victory. His OWGR ranking went from 224th to 119th, after starting the year at 562nd.

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Scott Stallings' Professional Wins

Scott Stallings - who recently underwent weight loss - won the Greenbrier Classic as his first PGA Tour win in July 2011. The victory elevated him from 88th in the FedEx Cup standings to 26th. Similarly, his OWGR ranking went from 224th to 119th, after starting the year at 562nd.

Scott Stallings boasts 3 PGA Tour wins.
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Stalling got his second win at the 2012 True South Classic. It was the second consecutive major Stallings earned entry as an alternate; he gained entry into the U.S. Open after another player withdrew. In January 2014, he won the Farmers Insurance Open. The runners-up to his win then were Pat Perez, Marc Leishman, Graham DeLaet, Jason Day, and K. J. Choi.

Scott Stallings is Married to His Wife, Jennifer White

Scott Stallings is currently married to his wife, Jennifer White. The two were childhood friends who ended up marrying in 2007.

Scott Stallings is currently married to his wife, Jennifer White.
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Jennifer and Scott even attended the same school and colleges, but they were not dating the entire time. The couple was on and off with their relationship throughout the years, but they managed to maintain solid friendship between themselves. But their story came to a happy ending as ultimately, they were destined to be together.

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Scott Stallings is a Religious Person

Scott Stallings is a religious person. By faith, he is a devoted Christian and has openly talked about his beliefs.

Scott Stallings is a Christian by faith.
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Scott had this to say about his religion and faith: '...I know that my score on the course doesn't define who I am. I'm thankful for where God has placed me at this time in my life. Every day I wake up and thank Him for the opportunity He's given me to let His light shine through me, and I pray that will always be the case.'

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