Men's Golf | 11/10/2008 1:31:56 PM
McKINNEY, Texas - Former Methodist golfer, Rick Price, secured a 2009 PGA TOUR card by finishing in the top-25 money winners on the Nationwide Tour.
Price competed at Methodist in 1987 receiving Dixie Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (DIAC) First Team All-Conference honors. He went on to become a First Team All-American before pursuing his career as a professional tour player.
Since his time at Methodist, Price has competed on a number of tours in an effort to earn a spot on the PGA TOUR. On Sunday, Price finished 12th on the Nationwide Tour money list to receive his 2009 PGA TOUR card. "I'm very excited," Price said. "It will be my first trip to the PGA TOUR after 19 times at Qualifying School. I'm really pleased with my year on the Nationwide Tour and I want to keep playing good golf. It's very gratifying."
Methodist head men's golf coach
Steve Conley recalled Price's contributions to the Monarchs' program. "After many years on the minor tours and on the Nationwide Tour, Rick has finally reached his goal of being a PGA Tour member," stated Conley. "I am happy for Rick and his family."
About The Nationwide Tour
Founded (1990), owned and operated by the PGA TOUR, the Nationwide Tour identifies those players who are ready to compete and win on golf's greatest stage. As the official proving ground of the PGA TOUR, two-thirds of the current PGA TOUR membership played on the Nationwide Tour. Tour alumni have won 237 PGA TOUR titles, including a grand slam and three PLAYERS Championships. Twenty-five PGA TOUR cards and a record purse approaching $19 million will be at stake over the course of 30 events in 2008 concluding with the $1 million Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch.
