The 2009 US Open marked Murphy's PGA Tour professional debut making the cut at even par after opening with a 71 (+1) and 69 (-1). Murphy went on to finish the weekend at Bethpage Black with rounds of 77 and 80 to finish tied for 58th.
Notable PGA pros Murphy beat that weekend
Fred Funk, Luke Donald, Martin Kaymer, David Toms, Rickie Fowler, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson, Justin Rose, Padraig Harrington, Ernie Els
Playing Career at Charlotte
Murphy put together a fantastic career at Charlotte playing in 40 career events averaging 73.