SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Former New Mexico State golfer Tom Byrum (1983-84) recently won the PGA Tour Champions' National Qualifying Tournament at TPC Scottsdale.
 
A day after tying the tournament record with a 10-under 61, Byrum had a 5-under 65 to match Tolles at 19-under 265 on the Champions Course. Byrum eagled No. 17 for a share of the lead, and won the playoff with a 7-footer.
 
The two golfers, Byrum and Tolles, earned full exemptions for next season along with Kent Jones, Tim Petrovic and re-instated amateur Ken Tanigawa.
 
Byrum's older brother Curt is also a former PGA Tour winner and currently serves as an analyst on the Golf Channel.