Tom Hoge

Tom Hoge

Tom Hoge: A Brief Biography

Tom Hoge
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Born on May 25, 1989, Thomas Robert Hoge, better known as Tom Hoge, is a professional American golfer who competes on the PGA Tour. He was born in Statesville, North Carolina, but at an early age, his family relocated to Fargo, North Dakota. As of right now, he lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Since Patrick Moore joined the Tour in 2003, Hoge is the first golfer from North Dakota to have made it to the PGA TOUR.

Tom Hoge's Early Life and Background

Fargo, North Dakota, is Hoge's hometown and present place of residence. North Carolina's Statesville is where he was born. On the other hand, not much is known about Tom Hoge's parents. Hoge played collegiate golf at Texas Christian University before graduating in 2011, where he took home two event victories. We have yet to learn about his high school education. Hoge tied for third place in the 2009 NCAA Golf Championship individual round. He also took home more amateur titles from North Dakota and Minnesota.

Tom Hoge's Amateur Golf Career

Hoge was born in Statesville, North Carolina, raised in Fargo, North Dakota, and currently resides there. Following his graduation from Fargo South High School in 2007, he participated in Texas Christian University's golf programme and claimed two victories. Hoge also won multiple amateur titles in North Dakota and Minnesota, and he tied for third in the individual section of the 2009 NCAA Championship.

Tom Hoge's Professional Career

Following his graduation from college in 2011, Hoge began his professional career, first winning the Canadian Tour Players Cup in his first season. His finest results came from two second-place finishes at the 2013 BMW Charity Pro-Am and the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship in September 2015. He competed on the Web.com Tour from 2012 to 2014.

Hoge has been a member of the PGA Tour since 2015. In August of that same year, he co-led the Wyndham Championship after 36 holes alongside Tiger Woods. In January 2018, he shot par in the final round to finish one stroke behind the lead after rising from second position after 36 holes at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he had his first 54-hole lead.

At the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2022, Hoge made his 203rd start on the PGA Tour and won for the first time. In his last round, he shot 68 for 268(–19), two strokes better than Jordan Spieth, the runner-up. After cutting the number, Hoge shot a tournament record 10-under 62 in the third round of the Players Championship in March 2023.

Tom Hoge's Playing Style

After going professional, Tom Hoge has participated on the PGA Tour frequently. He has kept playing status on the circuit and finished in the top ten multiple times. He's been playing with such remarkable technique and success. Tom Hoge is renowned for his reliable ball-striking skills and precision off the tee. He swings the ball smoothly and exhibits outstanding shot control.

Tom Hoge's Achievements

Hoge has been playing as a professional since 2011, and ever since he has had several achievements both as an amateur and a professional. Here's a detailed breakdown of Tom's achievements.

Amateur Achievements:

YearTournaments
2006 North Dakota Stroke Play Championship
2007 North Dakota Match Play Championship
2008 North Dakota Match Play Championship
2008 Columbia Invitational
2009 Minnesota State Amateur
2010 Minnesota State Amateur
2011 Morris Williams Intercollegiate

Professional Achievements:

Going to his professional wins, he has participated in several tournaments, such as the PGA and Canadian Tour, and major tournaments, such as the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the Players Championship. But his major wins are:

DateTournament Winning Score
Feb 6, 2022AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am63-69-68-68=268
Jul 17, 2011Canadian Tour Players Cup66-67-69-66=268
Aug 27, 2017Bobcat North Dakota Open69-63-64=196
Dec 11, 2022QBE Shootout60-60-62=182

Tom Hoge's Majors

Hoge is relatively new to the game; he started his amateur career in 2006 and entered the professional game in 2011. Even though he is relatively new to the game, he has already participated in several majors. Unfortunately, he hasn't won any major tournaments but has participated in several; a few of the majors are:

  1. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Feb 6, 2022

  2. Canadian Tour Players Cup: Jul 17, 2011

  3. Bobcat North Dakota Open: Aug 27, 2017

  4. QBE Shootout: Dec 11, 2022

  5. US Open: 2015 (CUT)

  6. US Open: 2016 (CUT)

  7. Masters Tournament: 2022 (T39)

  8. Masters Tournament: 2023 (CUT)

  9. PGA Championship: 2020 (T58)

  10. PGA Championship: 2021 (T64)

  11. PGA Championship: 2022 (T9)

  12. PGA Championship: 2023 (T58)

  13. US Open: 2019 (T43)

  14. US Open: 2021 (T46)

  15. US Open: 2022 (CUT)

  16. US Open: 2023 (CUT)

  17. The Open Championship: 2020 (NT)

  18. The Open Championship: 2022 (CUT)

  19. The Open Championship: 2023 (CUT)

Tom Hoge's Awards and Honors

Since turning pro in 2011, Hoge has had several successes in both his amateur and professional careers. This is a thorough summary of Hoge's accomplishments.

Before his career triumphs, he participated in several major competitions, including the Players Championship, PGA Championship, US Open, Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, and the PGA and Canadian Tours. However, his biggest victories are:

DateTournament
Feb 6, 2022AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Jul 17, 2011Canadian Tour Players Cup
Aug 27, 2017Bobcat North Dakota Open
Dec 11, 2022QBE Shootout
YearTournaments
2006 North Dakota Stroke Play Championship
2007 North Dakota Match Play Championship
2008 North Dakota Match Play Championship
2008 Columbia Invitational
2009 Minnesota State Amateur
2010 Minnesota State Amateur
2011 Morris Williams Intercollegiate

Tom Hoge's International Wins

Hoge's international wins are the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Canadian Tour Players Cup, Bobcat North Dakota Open, and the QBE Shootout.

Tom Hoge's Net Worth

As of March 2024, Hoge's net worth is projected to be $5 million. His total earnings during his professional golf career are estimated to be $11,059,995. Hoge won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2022, taking home a cool $1.566 million. $10,179,362 was the total amount he claimed to have earned while playing golf.

Tom Hoge's Ventures

Unfortunately, there's not much information available on Tom Hoge's ventures.

Tom Hoge's Assets (Cars, House, etc)

Unfortunately, there's not much information available on Tom Hoge's assets.

Tom Hoge's Family

Chuck and Rhonda Hoge are Tom Hoge's parents. Hoge currently resides in Fargo, North Dakota, where he was born. North Carolina's Statesville is where he was born. On the other hand, not much is known about Tom Hoge's parents. He now resides in Fort Worth, Texas, with his partner Kelly.

Tom Hoge's Father

Chuck Hoge is the father of Tom Hoge. Chuck Hoge's identity is unclear and unverifiable, although he is reportedly Life Action Ministries' chief financial officer, according to a few sources. However, this information cannot be independently confirmed.

Tom Hoge's Mother

Rhonda Hoge is the mother of Tom Hoge. Regretfully, no information about Rhonda Hoge, Tom Hoge's mother, is known.

Tom Hoge's Wife

Kelly (O'Brien) Hoge is Tom Hoge's spouse. The couple was married in December 2017. According to information on the PGA Tour, Kelly and Hoge met while playing junior golf in Minnesota. When the couple first started dating, Hoge had already become a pro and won his first event on the PGA Tour Canada. They had a long-distance romance up until Kelly graduated from college. After graduating, Kelly went on the Korn Ferry Tour with Hoge.

Throughout his career, she has gone on many golf tours with Hoge. Because she is a golfer and has played golf in the past, she knows how difficult the game is and can connect to its highs and lows. Kelly has substituted as the professional golfer's caddie in several Monday qualifying events. One of Kelly's favourite caddy moments, according to an interview she did with the PGA Tour, was at the Honda Classic when Hoge was playing well heading into the final hole at 6-under.

Tom Hoge's Cars

Unfortunately, there's not much information available on Tom Hoge's cars.

FAQ's On Tom Hoge

A. Tom Hoge is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour.

 A. Hoge was born and raised in Statesville, North Carolina, but currently resides in Fargo, North Dakota.

 A. Hoge's only victory on the PGA Tour occurred at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February 2022. 

 A.  fascinating fact about Hoge is that, in 2015, he co-led the Wyndham Championship after 36 holes with none other than the legendary Tiger Woods.

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