Matthew Kirk Weibring (born December 4, 1979) is an American
professional golfer
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.
Early life
He is the son of
D. A. Weibring.
Professional life
Weibring turned professional in 2002. He played on the second-tier
Nationwide Tour
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for several years. He also played on the
Canadian Tour
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some during this era. In 2008, he finished 24th place on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list earning a spot on the
PGA Tour
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.
He played on the
PGA Tour
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in 2009–10. Weibring's best result on the PGA Tour is T-8 at the 2009
Verizon Heritage. In 2011, he returned to the Nationwide Tour.
Weibring has a history of injuries, include hip and knee surgery.
Personal life
Weibring has
Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy is a type of facial paralysis that results in a temporary inability to control the facial muscles on the affected side of the face. In most cases, the weakness is temporary and significantly improves over weeks. Symptoms can vary f ...
, a condition his father overcame during his career, and cannot blink his right eye.
See also
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2008 Nationwide Tour graduates
References
External links
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American male golfers
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's golfers
PGA Tour golfers
Korn Ferry Tour graduates
Golfers from Dallas
1979 births
Living people
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