Originally from Blytheville, Arkansas Chris has played the game of golf on many competitive levels. He began his journey in high school winning many top honors starting with becoming a 4A State Medalist in the state of Arkansas at the ripe age of 14. In 1995, he took medalist honors in the AJGA Rolex Junior Classic. In the same year, he reached quarter finals of US Junior by eliminating Jeff Quinney. In 1996, Speight beat out Trevor Immelmen and Troy Matteson in preliminary rounds to later to be defeated by Bubba Watson in the AJGA Rolex Junior Classic.

Chris played Division One Collegiate Golf at The University of Arkansas and The University of Southern Mississippi. While attending The University of Arkansas, Speight won 1st place at South Carolina's Palmetto Classic. Also while attending Arkansas, he participated in SEC Conference Championships and won an event on the collegiate players’ tour in New Orleans.

Once he transferred to Southern Miss, he played in the Conference USA Championship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. Taking some time off from the game, Speight worked in the Golf Industry for a short year. His desire to play the game grew stronger during this year off and he decided to turn pro shortly after returning to the game. In 2007, he placed second on the Emerald Coast Tour Event. The following year, Speight won the C.W. Roberts Invitational in Port St. Joe. In the same year, he tied for eleventh place in the Mississippi Coast Open and tied for seventh in the Mobile Open.

Other Accomplishments:

Ranked #22 Junior Golfer in the country in 1996
Ranked #1 Junior Golfer in ASGA
1st Place ASGA Bruce Jenkins Junior Classic
4th Place AJGA Todd Moore Tournament
4th Place AJGA Shangri-La Tournament
1st Place 3A Private State at age 17
7th Place Collegiate Players Tour Championship
University of Arkansas Scholar Student Athlete
University of Southern Miss. Scholar Student Athlete