John Schroeder (golfer)

John Lawrence Schroeder (born November 12, 1945) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour.

Early life and amateur career
Schroeder was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, the son of tennis great Ted Schroeder. He attended the University of Michigan and was a member of the golf team, an All-American in 1968.

Professional career
Schroeder turned pro in 1969. He had thirty-five top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events including a win at the 1973 U.S. Professional Match Play Championship. In the middle of his career, he also had some success in Europe. He led the 1977 Open Championship after the first round and finished in the top-10. His good play in Europe continued the following week at the Swiss Open where he finished runner-up to Seve Ballesteros. He recorded another top-10 at the 1978 Open Championship. At the end of regulation, he finished the 1979 Bay Hill Citrus Classic tied for first place; however, he lost in a playoff to Bob Byman. He recorded T-4 place finish at the 1981 U.S. Open, his best finish ever in a major championship. He did not play full-time on the PGA Tour after the 1982 season.

Schroeder spent most of his late thirties and forties working as an on-course reporter and analyst for ABC Sports, ESPN and NBC Sports.

Shortly before he turned 50 he played some on the PGA Tour and Nike Tour to prepare for the Senior PGA TOUR. He played in six PGA Tour events and nine Nike Tour events. His best finish was a solo 5th in the 1995 Nike Utah Classic. He joined the senior tour in 1996. In 2001, Schroeder won the NFL Golf Classic and the Champions Tour Comeback Player of the Year award.

Schroeder achieved great financial success as one of the original owners of Cobra Golf.

Awards and honors

 * Inducted into the University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor in 1992.

Personal life
Schroeder lives in Del Mar, California.

PGA Tour wins (1)
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Other wins (1)

 * 1981 Rover Open (France)

Senior PGA Tour wins (1)
Senior PGA Tour playoff record (1–1)

Results in major championships
{{legend|yellow|Top 10}} {{legend|#eeeeee|Did not play}} CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied