Barton Holan Bryant (November 18, 1962 – May 31, 2022) was an American professional golfer who played on the

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and PGA Tour Champions.

Early life

Bryant was born in Gatesville, Texas, the son of a

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pastor. He attended

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, where he was a two-time

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as a member of the golf team.

Professional career

In 1986, Bryant turned professional. Bryant did not win on the

until his 187th start, the 2004 Valero Texas Open. His entire career was plagued by injuries and he graduated from PGA Tour Q School six times before his win. At 41 he was the oldest first time winner on the tour in nine years. In 2005 he won the Memorial Tournament and the season ending Tour Championship to finish ninth on the money list with earnings of $3,249,136, which was more than he had earned in total in his first eighteen seasons on the PGA and Nationwide tours from 1986 to 2003, during which his best money list finish on the main tour was 80th. His good run of form also propelled him into the top-50 of the Official World Golf Ranking. The win at Memorial was particularly memorable. Bryant's tee shot on the 72nd hole found a hazard. He was able to get it up and down for par and secure his one-shot victory over

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. Bryant's elder brother Brad has won on both the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. Bryant won his first Champions Tour event at the 2013 Dick's Sporting Goods Open, making him the 1,000th winner in Champions Tour history.

Personal life

Bryant was married to the former Cathy Cox for 34 years until she died of brain cancer in April 2017. They had two children. He re-married shortly thereafter to Donna. Bryant died on May 31, 2022, after a truck hit his car in Polk City, Florida, at the age of 59.

Professional wins (9)

PGA Tour wins (3)

Other wins (3)

*1988 Florida Open *1990 North Dakota Open *1994 Florida Open

PGA Tour Champions wins (2)

PGA Tour Champions playoff record (0–2)

Other senior wins (1)

*2013 Liberty Mutual Insurance Legends of Golf - Raphael Division (with

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)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Results in The Players Championship

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Results in World Golf Championships

QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = Tied

References

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