American golfer and radio commentator (1960–2024)
Mark Kevin Carnevale (May 21, 1960 – July 22, 2024) was an American professional golfer and commentator for Sirius XM PGA Tour Radio . He won once on the PGA Tour, also being awarded Rookie of the Year in 1992.
Life and career
Carnevale was born in Annapolis, Maryland ,[ 1] where his father, Ben , was the head basketball coach at the United States Naval Academy .[ 2] He attended Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia , and later was a golfer at James Madison University . He turned professional in 1983.[ 1]
In 1992 Carnevale won the PGA Tour 's Chattanooga Classic and was the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year . Carnevale also spent time on the second tier tour, where he won the 1997 Nike Inland Empire Open .
In 2003, he became tournament director of the Nationwide Tour's Virginia Beach Open .[ 1] After turning 50 in May 2010, Carnevale began play in a limited number of events on the Champions Tour .[ 2]
Carnevale died on July 22, 2024, at the age of 64.[ 3]
Professional wins (5)
PGA Tour wins (1)
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
Nike Tour wins (1)
U.S. Golf Tour wins (1)
No.
Date
Tournament
Winning score
Margin of victory
Runner-up
1
Jun 4, 1989
Odell Williamson Open
−12 (69-68-71-68=276)
3 strokes
John O'Neill
Source:[ 4]
Other wins (2)
Results in major championships
Note: Carnevale never played in The Open Championship .
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
See also
References
^ a b c Ross, Helen. "Carnevale likes the challenge of being a tournament director" . CBS Sports . Archived from the original on August 11, 2011.
^ a b "PGA Tour Media Guide – Mark Carnevale" . PGA Tour. Retrieved October 25, 2013 .
^ Livsey, Laury (July 22, 2024). "PGA Tour winner, broadcaster Mark Carnevale dies at 64" . PGA Tour.
^ Cook, Monty (June 5, 1989). "Carnevale wins Williamson Open" . The Sun News . Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. p. 1B. Retrieved January 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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