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Sonny Skinner

SonnySkinner

USA

United States

Age64
Turned Pro1982
BirthplacePortsmouth, VA
CollegeShorter College
Career Wins0
Schwab Cup rank-
OWGR-
USA

United States

Profile

Height

5'9"

Weight

170lbs

Age

64

Birthday

Aug 18, 1960

Birthplace

Portsmouth, VA

Turned Pro

1982

Career Earnings

$795,452

College

Shorter College

Residence

Sylvester, GA

Plays From

Sylvester, GA

Family

Wife, Algenia; Marlee

Exempt Status

    Personal

    Is the PGA head professional at River Pointe GC in Albany, Ga.

    Says his biggest thrill outside of golf was the birth of his daughter, Marlee.

    Favorite golf courses are Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill and Cypress Point.

    Favorite athlete is Julius Erving.

    His dream foursome would include his father, his nephew and Arnold Palmer in his prime.

    Favorite book is The Man Who Played for Glory.

    Started playing golf at age 13 with the help of his father.

    Got started in golf by caddying for his father, Henry.

    Currently is a teaching professional at River Pointe GC in Albany, Ga., and was honored by the PGA of America as its 2008 PGA Professional of the Year.