- Source: Rico Hoey
Richard Hoey (born 19 September 1995) is an American-Filipino professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
Early life and amateur career
Hoey was born in Manila, Philippines and moved to Rancho Cucamonga, California at a young age. He attended college at the University of Southern California from 2014 to 2017.
Professional career
Hoey turned professional in 2017 and began playing on the PGA Tour Canada. He won the season ending event; the Freedom 55 Financial Championship, finishing fifth on the Order of Merit, earning status to play on the 2018 Web.com Tour.
In 2023, Hoey claimed his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at the Visit Knoxville Open. He finished the season fourth on the points list; earning status to play on the 2024 PGA Tour. Hoey played as an American until 2024, when he switched his representation to his birth country of the Philippines. Hoey was ineligible for the 2024 Olympics because the change in representation occurred less than two years before the Olympics.
Amateur wins
2012 Callaway Junior World Championship
2016 SCGA Amateur Championship
Source:
Professional wins (2)
= Korn Ferry Tour wins (1)
== PGA Tour Canada wins (1)
=Playoff record
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
Results in major championships
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Team appearances
Amateur
Arnold Palmer Cup (representing the United States): 2014, 2016
Professional
Aruba Cup (representing PGA Tour Canada): 2017 (winners)
See also
2023 Korn Ferry Tour graduates
References
External links
Rico Hoey at the PGA Tour official site
Richard Hoey at the Official World Golf Ranking official site