Bio

Jerome Kendrick "Jerry" Pate (born September 16, 1953) is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, formerly on the PGA Tour. As a 22-year-old rookie, he won the U.S. Open in 1976. Pate turned professional in 1975, and was the medalist at the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament at Orlando in November. During his rookie season in 1976, he won the U.S. Open, his only major championship victory, and the Canadian Open, where he closed with a 63 to win by four strokes over runner-up Jack Nicklaus. Pate was selected as the Rookie of the Year and Co-Player of the Year.