VanceVeazey
United States
United States
Vance Veazey
United States
Profile
Height
5'9"
Weight
190lbs
Age
59
Birthday
Jun 25, 1965
Birthplace
Memphis, TN
Turned Pro
1990
Career Earnings
$1,153,143
College
University of Mississippi
Residence
Memphis, TN
Plays From
Memphis, TN
Pronunciation
VEE-zee
Family
Benjamin Rivers, Sarah Tinsley
Exempt Status
Personal
Suffers from hypoglycemia, a condition where the body's glucose level falls abnormally low. Carries a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with him during every round to help him keep the proper blood-sugar level. Lists his wife, a kindergarten teacher, as his hero.
Attended Senatobia (Miss.) High School, where he was a member of the golf team that won a state championship. Also played football in high school. Was a waiter at a Ruth's Chris steakhouse after college.
Lists Matt Killen and Randy Smith among his instructors.
Favorite course he's played is Pebble Beach GL and would like to play Augusta National. First car was a Chevrolet Monte Carlo and now drives a Suburban.
Favorite college team is the University of Mississippi. Favorite professional team is the Indianapolis Colts.
Golf superstition has him spotting his ball on the green with a quarter, tail's up. Favorite TV show is the "The Andy Griffith Show" and favorite movie is "For the Love of the Game." Lists Vince Gill as his favorite entertainer and As a Man Thinketh by James Allen as his favorite book.
Favorite food is barbecue ribs from The Commissary in Memphis, Tenn.
Favorite athlete to watch is Peyton Manning. Favorite vacation spot is Destin, Fla. Puts his father, Neal Lancaster and Willie Wood in his dream foursome. Bucket list includes winning a PGA TOUR event.
Involved in St. Jude charity work.