Brian Henninger
Brian Henninger (born October 19, 1962, in Sacramento, California) is an American professional golfer best known for his performances on the PGA Tour during the 1990s. He attended the University of Southern California, where he played collegiate golf, and turned professional in 1987. After several seasons on developmental tours, Henninger emerged as a promising talent in 1992 by winning three events on the Ben Hogan Tour, now the Korn Ferry Tour, which earned him a place on the PGA Tour.
The most successful period of Henninger’s career came in the 1990s. He won two PGA Tour titles: the Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic in 1994 and the Southern Farm Bureau Classic in 1999. His best finish in a major championship was a tie for 10th place at the Masters Tournament in 1995, where he shared the lead after three rounds.
After losing his PGA Tour card in 2002, he competed primarily on the Nationwide Tour before later joining the PGA Tour Champions for golfers aged 50 and over. Throughout his career, Henninger earned more than $3.3 million in prize money on the PGA Tour and remains a respected figure in American golf.
Career Accomplishments
- Turned professional in 1987 after a successful collegiate golf career at the University of Southern California.
- Won three tournaments on the Ben Hogan Tour in 1992, earning promotion to the PGA Tour.
- Captured two PGA Tour titles:
- Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic, 1994
- Southern Farm Bureau Classic, 1999
- Recorded his best major championship result with a T-10 finish at the Masters Tournament.
- Competed on the PGA Tour for more than a decade, earning over $3.3 million in career prize money.
- Continued his professional career on the Nationwide Tour, now the Korn Ferry Tour, and later on the PGA Tour Champions.
- Recognized for his consistent play and competitiveness during the 1990s, establishing himself as a respected professional golfer in the United States.
