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Mike Reid

An American professional golfer known for his 1989 PGA Championship runner-up finish to Payne Stewart and his consistent PGA Tour play.
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Mike Reid is an American professional golfer born July 1, 1954 in Bainbridge, Maryland. Reid is known for his accurate short game and his 1989 PGA Championship runner-up finish. Reid held a three-stroke lead with three holes to play at the 1989 PGA Championship at Kemper Lakes before Payne Stewart overtook him with birdies. Reid finished tied for second behind Stewart. Reid has won two PGA Tour titles. Reid attended Brigham Young University. Reid has continued his success on the PGA Tour Champions.

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"Reid lost the '89 PGA."
"Stewart came back."
"BYU grad."

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Origin

Michael Daniel Reid was born July 1, 1954 in Bainbridge, Maryland. Reid attended Brigham Young University and turned professional in 1976. Reid established himself on the PGA Tour throughout the late 1970s.

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Mike Reid has won two PGA Tour titles and multiple PGA Tour Champions titles. Reid was famously runner-up at the 1989 PGA Championship.

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"Mike Reid held a three-stroke lead with three holes to play at the 1989 PGA Championship at Kemper Lakes before Payne Stewart overtook him with birdies. Reid finished tied for second behind Stewart. Reid has won two PGA Tour titles and multiple PGA Tour Champions titles."

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What's the 1989 PGA story?

Late collapse to Stewart. Mike Reid held a three-stroke lead with three holes to play at the 1989 PGA Championship at Kemper Lakes. Reid made bogey on 16 and 17 to lose the lead. Payne Stewart birdied four of the last five holes to win by one stroke. The 1989 PGA Championship was Reid's closest major championship finish.

Where did Reid attend college?

Brigham Young University. Mike Reid attended Brigham Young University where he was a standout collegiate golfer.

How many PGA Tour wins for Reid?

Two. Mike Reid has won two PGA Tour titles throughout his career. Reid has continued his success on the PGA Tour Champions with multiple senior victories.

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