Thomas Elliott Byrum (born September 28, 1960) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour Champions. Byrum was born in Onida, South Dakota. He attended the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University before turning professional in 1984. He has played over five hundred events on the PGA Tour, with his sole victory coming at the 1989 Kemper Open. He owns two top-10 finishes in major championships: T8 in the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage and a 9th in the 1997 PGA Championship at Winged Foot. His older brother Curt is also a former PGA Tour winner and is now an analyst on the Golf Channel. Professional wins (1) PGA Tour wins (1) PGA Tour playoff record (0–2) Playoff record PGA Tour Champions playoff record (0–1) Results in major championships CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 4 (1997 PGA – 2002 U.S. Open) Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (twice) Results in The Players Championship CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied Results in senior major championships Results not in chronological order before 2022. "T" indicates a tie for a place CUT = missed the halfway cut NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic See also 1985 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1991 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1992 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1995 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 1996 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates 2005 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates References External links American male golfers New Mexico Lobos men's golfers New Mexico State Aggies men's golfers PGA Tour golfers PGA Tour Champions golfers Golfers from South Dakota People from Sully County, South Dakota People from Richmond, Texas 1960 births Living people