Patrick Ray McGowan (born November 27, 1954) is a professional golf instructor and former PGA Tour player. McGowan attended Brigham Young University. He played on the golf team with fellow PGA Tour player Mike Reid and graduated in 1977. November 27 is the 331st day (332nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The PGA Tour is an organization headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA that operates the USAs main professional golf tours dominated by men. ... Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... Mike Reid (born 1939) is a fast-talking, gravel-voiced British cockney comedian and character actor. ...

McGowan developed his game under the tutelage of Warren McCarty, head pro at Colusa Golf and Country Club, and Karl Tucker, golf coach at Brigham Young University. During more recent years, his game and career have been influenced by Peggy Kirk Bell, his mother-in-law and one of golf’s leading instructors, and David Orr, Head Teaching Professional at Pine Needles. McGowan qualified for the PGA Tour on his first attempt in the fall of 1977, playing at Pinehurst, where he met his wife, Bonnie, daughter of Peggy Kirk and late "Bullet" Bell. McGowan had an excellent rookie year and was named Golf Digest / Rolex Rookie-of-the-Year in 1978. Brigham Young University Brigham Young University (BYU), located in Provo, Utah, is the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). ... Peggy Kirk Bell (born in October 28, 1921) is a former American professional golfer and golf instructor. ... Peggy Kirk Bell (born in October 28, 1921) is a former American professional golfer and golf instructor. ...

One of the greatest thrills in Pat’s career came in the 1984 Sacramento Classic in the Tournament Players Series during which he defeated Steve Hart in a play-off. Other highlights include a 2nd place finish in the 1978 Canadian Open to Bruce Lietzke. During the Quad Cities Open in 1982, he was tied for the lead after three rounds with Calvin Peete and Jeff Mitchell. A final round 67 left him tied for second behind Payne Stewart who finished with a 63. McGowan also finished second to Calvin Peete in the 1986 New Orleans Open, while his best finish in a major was 4th in the 1983 PGA Championship at Riviera Golf Club. The Canadian Open is a golf tournament which was founded in 1904. ... // Bruce Alan Lietzke (born July 18, 1951 in Kansas city [1]) is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level. ... The John Deere Classic is an American professional golf event which is on the PGA TOUR schedule. ... Calvin Peete (born July 18, 1943) is an American golfer. ... Payne Stewart on the cover of the 2001 paperback edition of the authorised biography by Tracey Stewart with Ken Abraham. ... Calvin Peete (born July 18, 1943) is an American golfer. ... The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a regular golf tournament on the PGA Tour. ... 2007 PGA tournament logo The PGA Championship (referred to as the US PGA Championship outside of North America) is an annual golf tournament conducted by the Professional Golfers Association of America as part of the PGA Tour. ...