JimGallagher, Jr.
United States
United States
Jim Gallagher, Jr.
United States
Profile
Height
6'0"
Weight
205lbs
Age
63
Birthday
Mar 24, 1961
Birthplace
Johnstown, PA
Turned Pro
1983
Career Earnings
$622,711
College
University of Tennessee
Residence
Greenwood, MS
Plays From
Greenwood, MS
Family
Wife, Cissye; Mary Langdon, James Thomas III, Kathleen Meeks, Elizabeth Ruth
Personal
Gallagher family was selected as the National Golf Month Family for 1995 by PGA of America.
Father Jim is a PGA Professional in Marion, Ind.
Wife Cissye is a former LPGA member and sister Jackie Gallagher-Smith and brother Jeff were both touring professionals. Jeff often serves as his brother's caddy.
His daughter Mary Langdon was the winner of the 2010 Mississippi State Amateur and was a member of the Mississippi State women's golf team. Helped the squad earn its first NCAA Championship appearance in 2013.
Another daughter, Kathleen, won the Mississippi Women's Golf Association state amateur title in 2013 and lost in the final to her sister in 2014.
Is part-owner of Gallagher-Meeks Cotton Co. in Greenwood, Miss.
Previously served a stint as a golf commentator for USA Network and CNBC.
Some of his favorite TV shows are "CSI: Miami," "Dirty Jobs," "Swamp People," "Deadliest Catch" and "Storm Chasers." Favorite movies are "The Rookie," "Remember the Titans" and the first two in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" series. Favorite meal is a ribeye steak, a sweet potato, Caesar salad and cherry pie à la mode. His favorite team as a kid was the Chicago Bears.
Enjoys following college basketball and SEC football.
First job was a caddie position at Meshingomesia CC in Marion, Ind.
Most memorable vacation was going to his parents' 50th wedding anniversary.
Says his most memorable shot was his eagle-2 at No. 17 at Castle Pines at The International.
If he's not playing golf, he enjoys hunting, raising his four kids and being involved in their activities.
Cell phone ring is "Rocky Top."
Would love to trade places for a day with Bill Gates.