Tim Finchem
Organization leader
1947 –
Who is Tim Finchem?
Timothy W. Finchem is the current Commissioner of golf's PGA Tour.
Finchem was born in Ottawa, Illinois. He took the position on June 1, 1994, succeeding Deane Beman, who retired after nearly 20 years in the post. Finchem had previously served as Vice President of Business Affairs, Deputy Commissioner, and Chief Operating Officer of the Tour.
Finchem graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He attended the University of Richmond on a debate scholarship, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1973. After practicing law in Virginia Beach for three years, Finchem served in the White House during the administration of Jimmy Carter as Deputy Advisor to the President in the Office of Economic Affairs in 1978 and 1979. In the early 1980s, Finchem co-founded the National Marketing and Strategies Group in Washington, D.C..
As Commissioner, Finchem has greatly expanded the earnings opportunities for PGA Tour players both domestically and internationally. He has presided over the last three television broadcasting deals and has maximized the earnings potential of the tour, and perhaps none was as bold as the most recent deal that excludes ABC and ESPN and challenges The Golf Channel to get better.
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- Born
- Apr 19, 1947
Ottawa - Also known as
- Timothy W Finchem
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Richmond
- University of Virginia School of Law
- University of Virginia
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on July 23, 2013
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