Jonathan Currie Byrd (born in January 27, 1978) is
an American professional golfer.
Bryd was born in Anderson, South Carolina He
attended Clemson University from 1997 until 2000.
During his Clemson career, Byrd was the first
four-time First Team All-ACC player in Clemson
history was named a First Team All-America in 1999
and represented the United States on the Walker Cup
team in 1999.
Bryd turned professional in 2000 and played on the
Buy.Com Tour (now Nationwide Tour), winning the
BUY.COM Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs and finishing
eighth on the money list.
In his first season on the PGA Tour in 2002, Bryd
won the Buick Challenge and was named PGA Tour
Rookie of the Year. Byrd won the B.C. Open in 2004
and the John Deere Classic in 2007.
