Tommy Valentine

Thomas Ervin Valentine (October 21, 1949 – July 12, 2014) was an American professional golfer.

[1] Valentine competed on the PGA Tour from 1977 until 1988, earning over $300,000 during his career, which included 14 top-10 finishes.

[2][3] Valentine's best finish was a second to Tom Watson in the 1981 Atlanta Classic.

[4] After leaving the PGA Tour in 1988, Valentine accepted the position of head pro at the Lochmoor Club in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, which he held until his retirement in 2009.

Valentine died on July 12, 2014, following a long battle with cancer.