Ron Skiles
2017 – Golf – Athlete of Distinction
Ellsworth High School
California University of Pennsylvania
Professional Golf Career
- PGA Champions Tour – 1992 to present
- US Senior Open – NCR C.C. Dayton, OH – 2005
- US Senior Open – Bethesda, MD – 1995
- PGA Champions Tour (Monday Qualifier)
- 96 attempts
- Qualified for 15 tournaments
- Alternate 34 times
- Best finish: T-17, Ameritech Sr. Open – Chicago, IL
- Lowest score: 64, VFW Championship – Kansas City, MO
- PGA Champions Tour Qualifying School
- 10 attempts
- Advanced to final stage – 8 times
- Placed in top 40 – 6 times
- Placed in top 10 – 2 times
- Dave Peltz World Putting Championship Finalist – 1997
- Senior Series Golf Tour: 1994 – 1996
- Played in 40 tournaments
- Finished in top 15 in most events
- 6 top ten finishes
- 3rd place finisher 3 times
- Florida and Texas Mini Tours: 1992 – 2003
- Played in over 60 tournaments
Amateur Golf Career
- US Mid-Amateur – 1992
- US Amateur: 1988, 1990
- US Public Links Amateur: 1972, 1974, 1975
- California University Golf Team: 1969 – 1972
- Invented “The Perfect Putting Stroke” DVD in 2009
- Ron Skiles Golf Academy: 2003 to present
- Head Golf Instructor at Foxwood Acres: 1996-1999
Golf Course Scoring Records
o Chippewa – 63
o Nemacolin Country Club – 63
o Cedarbrook Red Course – 63
o Cedarbrook Gold Course – 65
o Links of Minnesota – 64