Thomas Oliver Kite Jr. (born December 9, 1949) is an American professional golfer and golf course architect.He spent 175 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Ranking between 1989 and 1994.. Kite was born in McKinney, Texas.He began playing golf at age six, and won his first tournament at age 11. I have read and understood the
Christy Lee Kite, 63, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23 in Austin, Texas, after a lengthy battle with cancer. For the best website experience, we recommend updating your browser. Would you like to get started?Don’t miss anything from the PGA TOUR & its partners
Sympathies to Tom Kite and his entire family as his wife, Christy, passes following a long battle with cancer.Thoughts and prayers w/ Tom Kite, his son David, and daughter Stephanie on the passing of their beloved wife and mother, Christy GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLFTom Kite- Known as one of the most consistent players on Tour. Tom Kite's wife Christy passes away. In January 1975 after school, while playing golf with her mother at the Desert Inn Country Club, she met her future husband Tom Kite Jr.After marriage in October 1975, Christy traveled the PGA TOUR with Tom and was with him throughout his career. Kite attended the University of Texas on a golf scholarship and was coached by Harvey Penick. Trants? She lived a good life, and she would like for you to celebrate her life along with us.”Tributes to her poured in throughout the day on social media:The Champions Tour family mourns the passing of Christy Kite last evening. Christy Kite, wife of World Golf Hall-of-Famer Tom Kite, passed away Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. Christy Kite was a golfer in her own right and played on the Arizona State team. She spent her early years in St. Louis, but prior to her senior year of high school she moved with her parents to Las Vegas where she graduated from Las Vegas High School.
. After graduation, she returned to Las Vegas where she taught middle school math and science. Traveling full-time until the children got in school and part-time thereafter, she was his main support as he competed at the highest level in golf. She loved traveling, knitting, and spending time with her family and good friends.Christy is survived by her husband, Tom Kite Jr., their children, Stephanie Kite Jones and her husband Kight Jones of Birmingham, Alabama, Paul Christopher Kite of New York, New York, and David Thomas Kite, his wife Hunter Feemster Kite of Charleston, South Carolina, and their daughter, Adaya Leigh Kite.A celebration of Christy's life will be held in the Smith Family Chapel at Riverbend Church on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. We're not sure what to call the triangle-shaped shorts Tom Kite is wearing in this 1984 photo from a sports medicine lab in Los Angeles. Trorts? Our thoughts and prayers go to Tom and the entire Kite family.Christy Kite died Friday in Austin form cancer. . It appears your browser may be outdated. Tony Roberts Christy Kite, the wife of 1992 U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite, passed away at age 63 yesterday after a three-year battle with cancer.
Goal achieved. Christy Lee Kite, 63, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23 in Austin, Texas, after a lengthy battle with cancer.She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1951. Christy Kite, the wife of 1992 U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite, passed away at age 63 yesterday after a three-year battle with cancer.Golf Channel noted her passing during its broadcast of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship from Hawaii on Saturday night and shared an email Tom Kite sent to friends, which read in part:“Last night the good lord took my girl away from all the pain and grief of this world to be with him … Christy fought a long tough battle, but cancer is a formidable, unrelenting foe. Once known as the best player who had not won a Major. Harrington wouldn't mind chaos. Fairways of Life Kite on golf and life: 'Things are not always roses' February 10, 2016 Tom Kite reflects on losing his wife Christy and joy of being grandfather. Not a must, but . 1992 U.S. Open Champion, World Golf Hall of Fame Member, and.... diaper wearer? Our thoughts and prayers go to Tom and the entire Kite family.© 1995-2020 PGA TOUR, Inc | All Rights Reserved. I have read and understood the Tom Kite is not playing this week in the Champions Tour season opener. She and Tom Kite met by chance when she was playing with her mother, and the couple married in … To watch in a smaller size, scroll down while your video is playing.Did you know you can save your preferences across all your digital devices and platforms simply by creating a profile? (Hunter Martin/Getty Images) TOUR Insider: All-time best college teams. Golf … Manage Profile Top 10 shots all-time at the Insperity Invitational. PGA TOUR, CHAMPIONS TOUR and the Swinging Golfer design, and PGA TOUR Champions Tour are registered trademarks. Manage Profile She was a brave, kind woman who helped me immensely so many times. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Dell Children's Hospital of Central Texas or The First Tee of Greater Austin.The Champions Tour family mourns the passing of Christy Kite last evening.
. After graduation, she returned to Las Vegas where she taught middle school math and science. Traveling full-time until the children got in school and part-time thereafter, she was his main support as he competed at the highest level in golf. She loved traveling, knitting, and spending time with her family and good friends.Christy is survived by her husband, Tom Kite Jr., their children, Stephanie Kite Jones and her husband Kight Jones of Birmingham, Alabama, Paul Christopher Kite of New York, New York, and David Thomas Kite, his wife Hunter Feemster Kite of Charleston, South Carolina, and their daughter, Adaya Leigh Kite.A celebration of Christy's life will be held in the Smith Family Chapel at Riverbend Church on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. We're not sure what to call the triangle-shaped shorts Tom Kite is wearing in this 1984 photo from a sports medicine lab in Los Angeles. Trorts? Our thoughts and prayers go to Tom and the entire Kite family.Christy Kite died Friday in Austin form cancer. . It appears your browser may be outdated. Tony Roberts Christy Kite, the wife of 1992 U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite, passed away at age 63 yesterday after a three-year battle with cancer.
Goal achieved. Christy Lee Kite, 63, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23 in Austin, Texas, after a lengthy battle with cancer.She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1951. Christy Kite, the wife of 1992 U.S. Open Champion Tom Kite, passed away at age 63 yesterday after a three-year battle with cancer.Golf Channel noted her passing during its broadcast of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship from Hawaii on Saturday night and shared an email Tom Kite sent to friends, which read in part:“Last night the good lord took my girl away from all the pain and grief of this world to be with him … Christy fought a long tough battle, but cancer is a formidable, unrelenting foe. Once known as the best player who had not won a Major. Harrington wouldn't mind chaos. Fairways of Life Kite on golf and life: 'Things are not always roses' February 10, 2016 Tom Kite reflects on losing his wife Christy and joy of being grandfather. Not a must, but . 1992 U.S. Open Champion, World Golf Hall of Fame Member, and.... diaper wearer? Our thoughts and prayers go to Tom and the entire Kite family.© 1995-2020 PGA TOUR, Inc | All Rights Reserved. I have read and understood the Tom Kite is not playing this week in the Champions Tour season opener. She and Tom Kite met by chance when she was playing with her mother, and the couple married in … To watch in a smaller size, scroll down while your video is playing.Did you know you can save your preferences across all your digital devices and platforms simply by creating a profile? (Hunter Martin/Getty Images) TOUR Insider: All-time best college teams. Golf … Manage Profile Top 10 shots all-time at the Insperity Invitational. PGA TOUR, CHAMPIONS TOUR and the Swinging Golfer design, and PGA TOUR Champions Tour are registered trademarks. Manage Profile She was a brave, kind woman who helped me immensely so many times. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Dell Children's Hospital of Central Texas or The First Tee of Greater Austin.The Champions Tour family mourns the passing of Christy Kite last evening.