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Richie Coughlan

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Richie Coughlan
Personal information
Full nameRichard J. Coughlan
Born (1974-04-07) 7 April 1974 (age 50)
Tullamore, Ireland
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Sporting nationality Ireland
ResidenceBirr, County Offaly, Ireland
Career
CollegeClemson University
Turned professional1997
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
European Tour
NGA Hooters Tour

Richard J. Coughlan (born 7 April 1974) is an Irish former professional golfer who played on the European Tour and the PGA Tour.

Career

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In 1997, Coughlan became the first player in history to qualify for the PGA Tour and the European Tour in his rookie season. John E. Morgan duplicated this feat in 2002. Coughlan chose to concentrate on playing in the United States full-time, and finished a career-best 9th at the 1998 B.C. Open, but lost his card at the end of the season. He regained his card for 2001 at the Q-School, but again failed to hold onto it. He last appeared on the Tour in 2003. Coughlan also played on the Nationwide Tour until the end of 2005.[1]

Team appearances

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Amateur

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Keogh, Brian (7 February 2002). "Richie Coughlan cheats death in car smash". K&Sports. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Svenskt juniorguld i Helsingfors, Lag-EM Juniorer" [Swedish Junior Gold in Helsinki, European Youth's Team Championship]. Svensk Golf (in Swedish). No. 9/1992. September 1992. pp. 56, 65. Retrieved 25 December 2022.
  3. ^ Kelly, Liam (5 July 2004). "Irish set for Island challenge". Independent.ie. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
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