Danny Briggs (golfer)

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| residence = Franklin, Tennessee

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| college = Texas A&M

| yearpro = 1985

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Danny Briggs (born November 30, 1960) is an American professional golfer who has spent several years on the PGA Tour.

College career

At Texas A&M, Briggs was a three-time All-American and three-time All-Southwest Conference. In 1982, Briggs led the Aggies to the team conference title and a 4th-place finish at the NCAA Championships while finishing as the individual conference champion and 8th place individually in the NCAA. Briggs graduated in 1983.{{cite web|url=http://www.aggielettermen.org/danny-briggs-83-golf/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130805134202/http://www.aggielettermen.org/danny-briggs-83-golf/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 5, 2013 |title=Aggie Lettermen – Danny Briggs '83, Golf |accessdate=August 5, 2013 }}

Professional career

Briggs was a member of the PGA Tour in 1986, 1988, 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2005.{{cite web |url=http://www.databasegolf.com/players/playerpage.htm?samid=BriggDan01 |title=Danny Briggs |publisher=Database Golf |accessdate=August 5, 2013}} Briggs has also spent a large number of years on the Web.com Tour and has played in several Champions Tour events.{{cite web |url=http://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01127.danny-briggs.html |title=PGA Tour profile |publisher=PGA Tour |accessdate=August 5, 2013}}

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