Biography

Claxton was born and raised in Vidalia, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and was a member of the golf team. He majored in Business and graduated in 1992.

Claxton turn professional in 1993. He was a member of the PGA Tour in 1997, 2002, 2005 and 2008. He was a member of the Nationwide Tour in 1995-96, 1998-2001, 2003-04, 2006-07 and 2009-10. When he won the 2007 Melwood Prince George's County Open, he surpassed $1,000,000 in earnings on the Nationwide Tour becoming the first player to do so.

Claxton has participated in two majors, including the 2005 U.S. Open. He finished tied for 23rd.

Claxton lives in Sea Island, Georgia.

Amateur wins (1)

• 1991 Sunnehanna Amateur

Professional wins (2)

Nationwide Tour (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	Margin of victory	Runners-up
1	Apr 1, 2001	BUY.COM Louisiana Open	-17 (68-66-70-67=271)	1 stroke	Tim Petrovic, Steve Runge
2	May 27, 2007	Melwood Prince George's County Open	-18 (70-66-67-67=270)	1 stroke	James Driscoll, Jaco Van Zyl

Results in major championships

Tournament	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012
The Masters	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP
U.S. Open	T23	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	CUT
The Open Championship	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP

DNP = Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Yellow background for top-10.

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