David Toms

Biography

Last year’s defending champion will return for his seventh appearance in the CVS Caremark Charity Classic. Dave Toms took home the 2009 victory along with partner Nick Price. Toms had a solid 2009 season, earning seven top-10 finishes during the season. Some of his strongest finishes out of the 27 tournaments he competed in were three top-two spots at the Sony Open in Hawaii, the St. Jude Classic presented by FedEx, and the Travelers Championship. Toms is also involved in charity work, creating his own foundation in 2003 called the David Toms Foundation. MThe foundation helps underprivileged, abused and abandoned children through funding programs that are designed to enhance a child's character, self-esteem and career possibilities. His foundation also assisted those displaced by Hurricane Katrina, raising more $1.5 million. Since its inception, the Toms Foundation has made more than $3 million in grants.

Birthdate: 1/4/1967
Residence: Shreveport, Louisiana
Education: Louisiana State University
Turned Professional: 1989
(L)PGA TOUR Victories: 12
Career Earnings: $31 837 458

Recent CVS Caremark Charity Classic Appearances

2009 With Price 126 (-16)
2004 With Campbell 123 (-19)
2003 With Funk 127 (-15)