Bob Gilder
| Bob Gilder | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Robert Bryan Gilder |
| Born |
December 31, 1950 Corvallis, Oregon |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Nationality |
 United States
|
| Residence | Corvallis, Oregon |
| Spouse | Peggy Gilder |
| Career | |
| College | Arizona State University |
| Turned professional | 1973 |
| Current tour(s) | Champions Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Professional wins | 24 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 6 |
| Japan Golf Tour | 3 |
| PGA Tour Champions | 10 |
| Best results in major championships |
|
| Masters Tournament | 14th: 1982 |
| U.S. Open | T6: 1992 |
| The Open Championship | T39: 1983 |
| PGA Championship | T4: 1981 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Champions Tour Rookie of the Year |
2001 |
Robert Bryan Gilder (born December 31, 1950) is an American professional golfer. He won six tournaments on the PGA Tour and currently plays on the Champions Tour, where he has ten wins since joining in 2001.
Born in Corvallis, Oregon, Gilder graduated from Corvallis High School and attended Arizona State University in Tempe. He walked on to the Sun Devils' golf team, and was the 1973 Western Athletic Conference individual golf champion.
Gilder turned pro later that year and found success on the PGA Tour quite rapidly, winning his first tournament in 1976 at the Phoenix Open. He won six times during his career, including three in 1982. Gilder was a tour mainstay for many years, and played on the Ryder Cup team in 1983.
Gilder may be best remembered for his double eagle in 1982 at the Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic. It took place during the third round, at the 509-yard (465 m) par-5 18th hole of the Westchester Country Club, just north of New York City. Gilder used a 3 wood from 251 yards (230 m) away; his second shot carried 230 yards (210 m), landed softly on the green, and rolled into the cup. A plaque on the 18th fairway commemorates the feat. It gave him a 192 (−18) for 54 holes, which tied a tour record. It also doubled his lead to a comfortable six strokes; he won the tournament by five strokes on Sunday with a 69 to finish at 261 (−19).
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