I can t think of anybody who is worse off now that s a close friend of mine than they were a year and a half ago except for me. Thursday, in the opening round of the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic, Maginnes sunny disposition reflected in his round. It s been awhile since Maginnes name has been close to the top of a leaderboard on this or any other tour. Maginnes had a career year in 1999, finishing 93rd on the PGA Tour money list on the strength of four top-10 finishes. But he struggled last season, falling to 158th on the money list and falling off the tour.
Tour stops with little to show for it.
Yet, it seems that Maginnes couldn t be much happier. Last week, Maginnes family moved into a new house, a beauty in the exclusive Lake Jeanette community of Greensboro. And next month, Maginnes and his wife, Dena, will welcome a second child into their home. Dena is due to give birth to a girl, to be named Sophia, in a month. Maginnes is also happier because he s healthier.