James T. Estes (born August 12, 1964) is an American professional golfer. Estes was born in Washington, D.C. He played college golf at the University of Tennessee and the University of Maryland. He turned professional in 1988. Estes played on the Nationwide Tour in 1990, 1994, 1996–97, and 1999–2000, winning the 1996 Nike Inland Empire Open. He played on the PGA Tour in 1998, where his best finish was T-16 at the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. Estes also worked as a club professional and won the 1995 PGA Club Professional Player of the Year award from the PGA of America. Estes is Director of Golf Instruction at Olney Golf Park in Olney, Maryland. He is co-founder of the Salute Military Golf Association. Amateur wins 1985 Maryland Amateur Professional wins (2) Nike Tour wins (1) Other wins (1) 1989 Greater Ozarks Open Results in major championships CUT = missed the halfway cut Note: Estes never played in the Masters Tournament or The Open Championship. See also 1997 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates References External links Profile at Middle Atlantic Section of PGA of America American male golfers Tennessee Volunteers men's golfers Maryland Terrapins men's golfers PGA Tour golfers PGA Tour Champions golfers Golfers from Washington, D.C. Golfers from Maryland People from Germantown, Maryland 1964 births Living people