Chad Collins is an accomplished American professional golfer with a career spanning multiple tours and marked by notable achievements. This article delves into the life and career of Chad Collins, highlighting his journey from college success to the professional ranks.
Chad Collins in action.
Early Life and College Career
Collins was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He demonstrated his golfing talent early on, achieving significant success at the collegiate level. He graduated from Methodist College in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration.
While at Methodist, he won the NCAA Division III Championship as an individual three times (1998, 1999, and 2001) and as part of the team twice (1998 and 1999). He was a four-time first-team All-American (Div III) and four-time first-team All-USA South Athletic Conference.
Professional Career
Collins turned professional after graduation, embarking on a career that would see him compete across various tours.
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NGA Hooters Tour (2002-2004)
He played on the NGA Hooters Tour from 2002 to 2004, earning the Rookie of the Year award in 2002. He secured victories in both 2002 and 2003, showcasing his potential early in his professional career.
Nationwide Tour / Web.com Tour
Collins played on the Nationwide Tour from 2005 to 2007, winning the 2005 Henrico County Open. He returned to the Nationwide Tour in 2009, winning the Miccosukee Championship and finishing second on the money list to earn a return trip to the PGA Tour in 2010.
PGA Tour
He finished 23rd on the money in 2007 to earn his PGA Tour card for 2008. He made only 12 of 24 cuts on the 2008 PGA Tour and lost his card.
He had a moderate season in 2010 and retained his PGA Tour card. 2011 was an injury plagued season for Collins. Fractured ribs forced him to shut down his schedule following the FedEx St. Jude Classic.
Collins split the 2012 season between the PGA and Web.com Tours. He played on the PGA as a 'Major Medical Extension' but failed to make the cut in nine events and lost his PGA Tour card.
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Return to Web.com Tour and PGA Tour Card
Collins was fully recovered and healthy in 2013. He made the cut in 12 of his 20 Web.com Tour events, featuring three T-3 finishes, an additional top-10 finish and four other top-25 finishes. During the second round of the 2013 Utah Championship, Collins shot a 60, just shy of the much heralded golf score of 59. Collins finished 33rd on the 2013 Web.com Tour regular season money list, which qualified him for the Web.com Tour Finals, where he finished 25th to earn his PGA Tour card for 2014.
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Career Statistics
The following table summarizes Chad Collins' performance across different tours:
| Tour | Years | Notable Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| NGA Hooters Tour | 2002-2004 | Rookie of the Year (2002), Multiple Wins |
| Nationwide Tour/Web.com Tour | 2005-2007, 2009, 2012-2013 | Henrico County Open (2005), Miccosukee Championship (2009) |
| PGA Tour | 2008, 2010, 2014 | Multiple seasons with PGA Tour card |
Chad Collins during a golf tournament.
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