JohnCook
United States
United States
John Cook
United States
Profile
Height
6'0"
Weight
175lbs
Age
67
Birthday
Oct 2, 1957
Birthplace
Toledo, OH
Turned Pro
1979
Career Earnings
$11,373,002
College
Ohio State University
Residence
Windermere, FL
Plays From
Scottdale, AZ
Family
Wife, Jan; Kristin, Courtney, Jason; one grandchild
Exempt Status
PGA TOUR Points List (11), PGA TOUR Champions Points List (10), All-Time Money List (24th)
Personal
Born in Ohio but grew up in Southern California.
Persuaded by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf to attend Ohio State.
Remains a staunch Ohio State fan and has school logo on his golf bag.
Father, Jim, was a long-time tournament director on the PGA TOUR.
Was an analyst on USA Network's "PGA TOUR Sunday" in 2003 and began work as a contributor on Golf Channel's "Morning Drive" in 2013.
Son Jason played golf at Pepperdine and is an aspiring professional.
Once did a photo shoot as a youngster with Mary Cathleen Collins, who later became famous as Bo Derek.
One of three former Ohio State golfers on the Champions Tour, joining former teammates Joey Sindelar and Rod Spittle.