Thomas Andrew Bean, commonly known as Tom Bean, was a renowned American professional golfer
best known for winning 11 times on the PGA Tour and three events on the Champions Tour. He became
the first player on the tour to win the tournament three times and was widely regarded as one of golf’s
most appealing players. Bean's passion for golf began at a young age and played golf throughout his college years until 1975 when he turned professional. His first PGA Tour victory was at the Doral-E... moreThomas Andrew Bean, commonly known as Tom Bean, was a renowned American professional golfer
best known for winning 11 times on the PGA Tour and three events on the Champions Tour. He became
the first player on the tour to win the tournament three times and was widely regarded as one of golf’s
most appealing players. Bean's passion for golf began at a young age and played golf throughout his college years until 1975 when he turned professional. His first PGA Tour victory was at the Doral-Eastern
Open in 1977, and his last was at the Byron Nelson Golf Classic in 1986. During those years he was
ranked in the top 7 and spent several weeks ranked in the top 10 of the Official World Golf Rankings in
1986 and 1987. When he turned 50 he became a member of the Champions Tour competing with other
exceptional players, he continued to excel and make significant contributions to the sport. Bean was
also committed to giving back to the sport by participating in charitable initiatives and using his
platform to support causes close to his heart, becoming an advocate for positive change. Bean was
inducted into University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 1978 and into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.
