Danny Briggs (born November 30, 1960) is an American

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who has spent several years on the

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Amateur career

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, Briggs was a three-time

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and three-time All-

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. In 1982, Briggs led the Aggies to the team conference title and a 4th-place finish at the

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while finishing as the individual conference champion and 8th place individually in the NCAA. Briggs graduated in 1983.

Professional career

Briggs was a member of the PGA Tour in 1986, 1988, 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2005. Briggs has also spent a large number of years on the

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and has played in several

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events. His best finish on the PGA Tour was tied for third at the 1986 Tallahassee Open. On the Web.com Tour, he has finished in second place four times: 1993 Nike Tour Championship, 1994 Nike Central Georgia Open, 1995 Nike Inland Empire Open, and 2001 Buy.com Utah Classic

Professional wins (3)

*1993

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*1995 Arizona Open *1997 Arizona Open

Playoff record

Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)

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