Curt Allen Byrum (born December 28, 1958) is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He is the older brother of PGA Tour golfer Tom Byrum.
Byrum was born and raised in Onida, South Dakota. He learned to play golf on a nine-hole course that he and brother Tom used to mow. He was an exceptionally talented athlete in high school in both football and basketball. Byrum attended the University of New Mexico and was a member of the golf team.
In 1982, Byrum turned pro. The following year he joined the PGA Tour.
Byrum has spent time playing on the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour. He has 19 top-10 finishes in PGA Tour events and 18 top-10 finishes in Nationwide Tour events. Like his brother, he won once on the PGA Tour; and also like his brother, that win came in 1989. He won twice on the Nationwide Tour. His best finish in a major is T-14 at the 1987 PGA Championship. Late in his career, Byrum began experiencing orthopedic ailments which limited his playing time; he had surgery on his right elbow in 1992 and 1996.
Since 2001, Byrum has worked with The Golf Channel as an analyst. In 2009, Byrum made his Champions Tour debut but has played in only six events.
Byrum lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
1976 South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship
1979 South Dakota Men's Match Play Championship, South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship, Pacific Coast Amateur
1980 South Dakota Men's Stroke Play Championship
Nike Tour playoff record (1–1)
1986 Showdown Classic (with Bobby Nichols, unofficial Senior PGA Tour event)
Results in major championships
Note: Byrum never played in The Open Championship.
1982 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
1983 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
Curt Byrum at the PGA Tour official site
Curt Byrum at the Official World Golf Ranking official site