Rocky Thompson (golfer)

Hugh Delane "Rocky" Thompson (born October 14, 1939) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.

Rocky Thompson
Personal information
Full name	Hugh Delane Thompson
Nickname	Rocky
Born	(1939-10-14) October 14, 1939 Shreveport, Louisiana
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	174 lb (79 kg; 12.4 st)
Nationality	United States
Residence	Plano, Texas
Career
College	University of Houston
Turned professional	1964
Former tour(s)	PGA Tour Champions Tour
Professional wins	3
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour Champions	3
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	T62: 1979
U.S. Open	T18: 1973
The Open Championship	T52: 1978

Thompson was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended the University of Houston, and graduated in 1962. He turned pro in 1964. He played on the PGA Tour for many years but never recorded a victory. His best finish was a solo 2nd place at the 1969 Western Open.

Thompson's fortunes changed, however, once he reached the age of 50 and began competing on the Senior PGA Tour in 1990. His first win came at the 1991 MONY Syracuse Senior Classic; later that same year he won at the Digital Seniors Classic. In 1994, he won the GTE Suncoast Classic. He holds or shares several Champions Tour records.

Thompson was mayor of Toco, Texas in the 1990s. He now lives in the Dallas suburb of Plano.