PGA Tour 2009 Media Guide Player Biographies

Vijay Singh won three times in 2008, including the
first two tournaments of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for

the FedExCup on the way to capturing the FedExCup
trophy. He also won the Arnold Palmer Award as the
season’s leading money winner.
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Player Biographies
All-Exempt TOUR Priority Rankings
Each PGA TOUR player has earned a position on the priority ranking system 10. Leaders in official PGA TOUR career earnings, as follows:
that will be used to select tournament fields. The complete ranking system, in A. Players among the top 50 in career earnings as of the end of the pre-
order of priority, is as follows: ceding calendar year may elect to use a one-time, one-year
exemption for the next year:
Player biographies
1. Winner of PGA Championship or U.S. Open prior to 1970 or in the last 10 Jeff Sluman Bob Estes Loren Roberts
calendar years: Jeff Maggert David Duval
(Beginning in 1998, this is a five-year exemption.)
Jack Burke, Jr. Retief Goosen Arnold Palmer B. Players among the Top 25 in career earnings as of the end of the pre-
Angel Cabrera Padraig Harrington Gary Player ceding calendar year may elect to use this special exemption for a
Billy Casper Don January Bob Rosburg second year, provided that the player remains among the Top 25 on
Dow Finsterwald Gene Littler Vijay Singh the career money list.
Jack Fleck Phil Mickelson Lee Trevino Chris DiMarco Brad Faxon Tom Lehman
Ray Floyd Bobby Nichols Ken Venturi
Doug Ford Jack Nicklaus Tiger Woods 11. Sponsor exemptions (a maximum of eight, which may include amateurs
Al Geiberger Geoff Ogilvy with handicaps of 0 or less), on the following basis:
A. Not less than two sponsor invitees shall be PGA TOUR members not
2. Winner of THE PLAYERS Championship in the last 10 calendar years: otherwise exempt.
(Beginning in 1998, this is a five-year exemption.) B. Not less than two of the top 25 finishers and ties from the last
Stephen Ames Sergio Garcia Qualifying Tournament, as well as 2-25 from the 2008 Nationwide
Fred Funk Adam Scott Tour money list, if not all of them can otherwise be accommodated.
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(Note: PGA TOUR members may receive an unlimited number of

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3. Winners of the Masters Tournament in the last 10 calendar years: sponsor invitations. Non-TOUR members may receive a maximum of
(Beginning in 1998, this is a five-year exemption.) seven per year.)
Trevor Immelman Zach Johnson
12. Two international players designated by the Commissioner.
4. Winners of the British Open in the last 10 calendar years:
(Beginning in 1998, this is a five-year exemption.) 13. The current PGA Club Professional Champion for a maximum of 6 open
Todd Hamilton events (3 must be opposite British Open and World Golf Championships
events), in addition to any sponsor selections.
5.
Winners of THE TOUR Championship, beginning in 2005 (a three-year Scott Hebert
exemption):
Camilo Villegas 14. PGA Section Champion or Player of the Year of the Section in which the
tournament is played.
6. Winners of World Golf Championships events, beginning in 2005 (a
three-year exemption): 15. Four low scorers at Open Qualifying which shall normally be held on
Monday of tournament week.
7. The winner of the FedExCup in each of the last five calendar years.
16. Past champions of the particular event being contested that week, if co-
8. The leader in PGA TOUR official earnings in each of the last five calendar sponsored by the PGA TOUR and the same tournament sponsor (except
years: for Team events), as follows:
a. Winners prior to July 28, 1970: unlimited exemptions for such
9. Winners of PGA TOUR co-sponsored or approved events (except team events.
events) within the last two calendar years, or during the current year; b. Winners after July 28, 1970 and prior to Jan. 1, 2000: 10 years of
winners receive an additional year of exemption for each additional win, exemptions for such events.
up to five years: c. Winners after Jan. 1, 2000: five years of exemptions for such events.
Stuart Appleby Charley Hoffman Ryan Palmer
Woody Austin J.B. Holmes Kenny Perry 17. Life Members (who have been active members of the PGA TOUR for 15
Aaron Baddeley Charles Howell IIII Carl Pettersson years and have won at least 20 co-sponsored events).
Brian Bateman Ryuji Imada Chez Reavie Greg Norman Tom Watson
Cameron Beckman Dustin Johnson Andres Romero
Jonathan Byrd Richard S. Johnson Rory Sabbatini 18. Top 30 on the previous year’s FedExCup points list.
Mark Calcavecchia Anthony Kim Brandt Snedeker Kevin Sutherland Billy Mayfair
Chad Campbell Greg Kraft Steve Stricker Dudley Hart Tim Clark
K.J. Choi Justin Leonard David Toms Robert Allenby Briny Baird
Daniel Chopra Davis Love III D.J. Trahan Ken Duke Bubba Watson
Stewart Cink Steve Lowery Marc Turnesa
Ben Curtis Will MacKenzie Scott Verplank
Ernie Els Hunter Mahan Johnson Wagner
Steve Flesch Parker McLachlin Nick Watney
Jim Furyk George McNeill Boo Weekley
Brian Gay Sean O’Hair Mike Weir
Paul Goydos Joe Ogilvie Mark Wilson
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All-Exempt TOUR Priority Rankings (cont.)
19. Top 125 on previous year’s Official Money List: If not exempt under 25. Nationwide Tour 3-Win Promotion to any player winning 3 times during
“Special Exemptions,” the top 125 PGA TOUR members on the previous the current season, in priority determined by the date in which they win
year’s Official Money List, in order of their position: their third event.
Steve Marino Kevin Streelman Bill Haas
Jeff Quinney Dean Wilson Lucas Glover 26. Minor Medical Extension.
Mathew Goggin Tom Pernice, Jr. Michael Allen
Nicholas Thompson John Merrick Tim Petrovic 27. Next 25 members after the Top 125 members from previous year’s
Pat Perez Steve Elkington Scott McCarron Official Money List. If needed to fill the field, the next 25 PGA TOUR
Bart Bryant John Senden Fred Couples members after the top 125 PGA TOUR members from the previous year’s
Rod Pampling Ryan Moore J.J. Henry Official Money List, in order of their position on the list.
Jerry Kelly Troy Matteson Corey Pavin Shane Bertsch Matt Jones Scott Sterling
Fredrik Jacobson John Mallinger Nathan Green Patrick Sheehan Jason Day Kevin Stadler
Charlie Wi Tim Wilkinson Bo Van Pelt Joe Durant Steve Allan Tag Ridings
Tommy Armour III Michael Letzig Eric Axley Charles Warren Rich Beem Tommy Gainey
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Heath Slocum Tim Herron Alex Cejka Bob Tway James Driscoll Frank Lickliter II
Ben Crane Paul Casey Jeff Overton Jason Gore Jesper Parnevik*
Ian Poulter Brian Davis Brett Quigley
Peter Lonard Cliff Kresge Jason Bohn *Has the option of taking a one-time Top 50 in PGA TOUR Career Earnings
Luke Donald Vaughn Taylor Brad Adamonis exemption by the end of 2008
Matt Kuchar Justin Rose Martin Laird
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Rocco Mediate Kevin Na 28. Non-Exempt, Major Medical Extension
Nick O’Hern John Rollins
Player Biographies
29. Past Champions, Team Tournament Winners and Veteran Members
20. Players who finished in the Top 125 on the 2008 PGA TOUR Money List Beyond 150 on Money List: If not otherwise eligible and as needed to
as non-members: fill the field, Past Champion members, Team Tournament Winners and
Veteran members beyond 150th place on the previous year’s Money List,
21. Major Medical Extension: If granted by the Commissioner, if not other- in order of their combined official PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour earn-
wise eligible, and if needed to fill the field, Special Medical Extension. ings in the previous year.
Chris Perry Shaun Micheel Hank Kuehne
Brett Wetterich Jose Maria Olazabal Jose Coceres 30. Past Champion Members: If not otherwise eligible and if needed to
Arron Oberholser David Berganio, Jr. Paul Azinger fill the field, Past Champion members, in order of the total number of
Joey Snyder III Kirk Triplett Chris Couch co-sponsored or approved events won, excluding Team events. If two or
Brandt Jobe Stephen Leaney Wes Short, Jr. more players are tied, the player who is higher on the PGA TOUR Career
Money List shall be eligible.
22. Leading Money Winner from 2008 Nationwide Tour.
Matt Bettencourt 31. Special Temporary: If during the course of a PGA TOUR season, a
Patrick Moore (Medical) non-member of the PGA TOUR wins an amount of official money (e.g.,
by playing in PGA TOUR events through sponsor exemptions, Open
23. Top-10 and Ties among professionals from the previous open tournament Qualifying, etc.) equal to the amount won in the preceding year by
whose victory has official status are exempt into the next open tourna- the 150th finisher on the official money list, he will be eligible for the
ment whose victory has official status. remainder of the year.
24. Top 25 and Ties from the previous year’s PGA TOUR Qualifying 32. Team Tournament Winners: If not otherwise eligible and if needed to fill
Tournament, in order of their finish, and players 2-25 on the 2008 the field, winners of co-sponsored team championships, in order of the
Nationwide Tour money list. total number of team championship tournaments won. If two or more
Harrison Frazar Notah Begay III Scott Gutschewski players are tied based on the number of such tournaments won, the
Brendon de Jonge Rick Price Chris Riley player who is higher on the official PGA TOUR Career Money List shall
James Nitties Matthew Borchert Spencer Levin be eligible.
Jeff Klauk Kris Blanks Ted Purdy 33. Veteran Members: If not otherwise eligible and if needed to fill the field,
Derek Fathauer Gary Woodland Bryce Molder Veteran members (players who have made a minimum of 150 cuts during
Jarrod Lyle David Mathis Mathias Gronberg their career), in order of their standing on the PGA TOUR Career Money
Chris Stroud Jason Dufner Matt Weibring List.
Bill Lunde Casey Wittenberg Y.E. Yang
John Huston Troy Kelly Ricky Barnes
Colt Knost D.A. Points Aaron Watkins
Robert Garrigus Jimmy Walker Kent Jones
Darron Stiles Arjun Atwal Bob Heintz
Greg Chalmers Tyler Aldridge Jay Williamson
Webb Simpson Aron Price Jonathan Kaye (medical)
Scott Piercy Wil Collins Duffy Waldorf (medical)
James Oh Marc Leishman Roland Thatcher (medical)
Greg Owen Leif Olson Carl Paulson (medical)
Glen Day Brendon Todd
Peter Tomasulo Brian Vranesh
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Adamonis, Brad
Brad Adamonis (AD-uh-moan-us)

EXEMPT STATUS: 124th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Stacey; Grace Olivia (9/9/05), Nicholas
FULL NAME: Bradfred John Adamonis Christian (5/24/07)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-2 EDUCATION: Miami (Ohio) University (1996, Sports

WEIGHT: 215 Management)
BIRTHDATE: January 16, 1973 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Spending time with family, all
BIRTHPLACE: Cumberland, RI sports, beach
RESIDENCE: Hallandale, FL; plays out of Sherbrooke CC TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996
(Lake Worth, FL); International Links of Miami; Carnegie Q SCHOOL: 2007
Abbey Club in Portsmouth, RI Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: finishing T9 at the 2007 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. his senior year at Miami. Finished seventh individually at
T2—2008 John Deere Classic. Made the cut in 15 of 26 events on the Nationwide Tour, the 1996 MAC Championship. Helped the Red Hawks to the
finishing the year with seven top-25s. Earned $169,146 to 1996 team title. Won the 1994 New England Invitational.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): finish No. 33 on the money list. Slow start to the season,
2007 WNB Golf Classic. but caught fire late with three top-20s in his last five PERSONAL:
starts to advance to the season-ending Nationwide Tour Grandfather and father introduced him to golf. Father, Dave,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Championship at Barona Creek. Won the WNB Golf Classic, is the golf coach at Johnson and Wales University in North
T2—John Deere Classic; T6—Travelers Championship; outlasting Tjaart van der Walt, Vance Veazey and Ron Miami, FL, leading the team to the 2005 NAIA national
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T10—Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Whittaker with a par 3 on the eighth playoff hole—the sec- championship. Brother, Dave, oversees the United States
Open. ond-longest extra session in Tour history. Posted eight pars Challenge Cup of the Junior Golf Organization. Lists his
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parents as his heroes.

2008 SEASON: during the playoff and with the victory collected $85,500.
Despite missing the cut in his final three starts of the 2006: Made the cut in 12 of 28 starts on the Nationwide
season, snuck in at No. 124 on the money list to secure his Tour, with three top-10s. Finished the season ranked No.
card for the 2009 season. Finished rookie campaign with 71 on the money list with $81,599. Recorded T5s at The Player STATISTICS
14 made cuts in 29 starts, with three top-10 finishes… Rex Hospital Open and the Chattanooga Classic and T3
Carded the first top-10 finish of his career with a T6 at at Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. Retired executive Joe 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the Travelers Championship. Held the first-round lead with George caddied for Adamonis at the Utah EnergySolutions Scoring Average............................................70.93 (104)
a 6-under-par 64…Three weeks later, reached a playoff Championship (missed cut) as a part of “Today Show’s” Driving Distance............................................290.4 (75)
with Kenny Perry and Jay Williamson at the John Deere “Dream Job” series on NBC. 2005: T26 at the Knoxville Open Driving Accuracy Percentage........................57.24% (169)
Classic. Had an 18-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win, in his only start on Nationwide Tour. 2004: Finished the sea- Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.87% (58)
son No. 113 on the Nationwide Tour money list. Most of his Putting Average............................................1.782 (69)
but two-putted to finish at 16-under-par 268. Perry won the
playoff with a par after Adamonis and Williamson hit their earnings came with a T4 at the Mark Christopher Charity
Classic ($15,717). Only made cut in seven career TOUR MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
approach shots on the first playoff hole, the par-4 18th, into 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Travelers Championship/1
a green-side pond. The runner-up finish was the best of his appearances (prior to 2008) was a T76 at the 2004 Buick
Classic. 2003: Made the cut in seven of nine tournaments Career Low Round/Round: 64–2008 Travelers
career…Opened with rounds of 67-65-66 on his way to Championship/1
T10 finish at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for on Nationwide Tour. Finished T24 at the Henrico County Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $369,600–2008 John
Children Open. Open, marking his only top-25 finish of the season. Had a Deere Classic/T2
hole-in-one at No. 16 during the second round of the Dayton Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 PGA
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Open. 2002: Made the cut in 11 of 26 Nationwide Tour
Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2002-04 and 2006-07. Championship/226
events, with four top-25s. Has also played on the Hooters
2007: Earned his rookie card on the 2008 PGA TOUR after Tour. Amateur: First-team All-Mid-American Conference
PGA TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1

Events Cuts FedExCup Pts/ Earnings/
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank
2002 1
2003 1
2004 1 1 $9,713
2005 2
2007 2
2008 29 14 1 3 4 94,110/121 862,413/124
Total 36 15 1 3 4 872,126
nationwide tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank
1999 5
2002 26 11 4 $33,181/107
2003 9 7 1 14,286/173
2004 28 11 1 1 34,097/113
2005 1 1 3,531/252
2006 28 12 1 3 3 81,599/71
2007 26 15 1 2 7 169,146/33
Total 123 57 1 1 6 16 335,840
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours*

Michael ALLEN
Michael Allen
EXEMPT STATUS: 106th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of Nevada (1982, Horticulture)
FULL NAME: Michael Louis Allen SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, wine, reading, politics,
HEIGHT: 6-0 motorcycles
WEIGHT: 195 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984
BIRTHDATE: January 31, 1959 Q SCHOOL: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2001, 2003,
BIRTHPLACE: San Mateo, CA 2005, 2006
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of Mesa CC Nationwide Tour Alumnus
FAMILY: Wife, Cynthia; Christy (12/8/93), Michelle
(6/3/97)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: for the 2008 season after he had already paid to enter the dropped the wind chill into the low 20s. His 4-over-par 76 was
2007 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament...Finished second at the highest finish by a winner on the Nationwide Tour that
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2—2004 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, 2007 Turning
Stone Resort Championship. the Turning Stone Resort Championship, two strokes behind season. 1995: Posted third career TOUR top-10 with a T5 at the
winner Steve Flesch. Finish tied his career best (2004 Chrysler weather-shortened Quad Cities Open. 1993: Then-career-best
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Classic of Greensboro) and moved him from 154th to 89th on PGA TOUR finishes came back-to-back in his first two events of
1998 Greater Austin Open. the money list, securing his card for 2008...Held the first-round the season, a T3 in Northern Telecom and Phoenix Opens. 1992:
lead at the inaugural Fry’s Electronics Open with a 63 before Made his TOUR card for fourth straight season via Q-School
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): finishing T55. 2006: In 13th trip to the Qualifying Tournament finals. 1989: Won Bell’s Scottish Open on European Tour. Fired
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1989 Bell’s Scottish Open [Eur.]. finals, earned 2007 card for a record ninth time. Finished 153rd a 9-under-par 63 in the final round to defeat Ian Woosnam and
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: on money list with three top-25s in 25 starts. 2005: After finish- Jose Maria Olazabal by two strokes at Gleneagles. Finished
Player Biographies
T3—Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children ing 130th on the money list, earned higher status for 2006 via 15th on European Tour Order of Merit.
Open; T6—Travelers Championship; 9—Children’s Miracle the Qualifying Tournament with a T7 finish. Made cut in half
Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart. of his 30 starts during the year, while posting two top-10s (a PERSONAL:
T10 at the MCI Heritage and a T6 at the B.C. Open). 2004: Was planning to be a stockbroker before turning to golf as
2008 SEASON: Finished in the top 125 on the money list for just the second a profession...Won the 2003 Southern Arizona Open with
Made a late surge to keep his TOUR card, finishing No. 106 time in his career and first since finishing 73rd in 1993. His daughter Christy caddying.
on the money list, thanks to two top-10 finishes in his last $882,872 was more than he had earned in his first 187 events
four starts of the season. Recorded a career-high 18 made on TOUR ($740,360)...First top-10 of the season was T9 at the Player STATISTICS
cuts in 28 starts...Closed with a 6-under-par 64 in June at the Reno-Tahoe Open. Last time he finished in the top-10 on TOUR
Travelers Championship to claim a T6, his best finish since was at the 1995 Quad Cities Open, where he finished T5... 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
a second at the 2007 Turning Stone Resort Championship, Posted a hole-in-one on the 193-yard par-3 fourth hole with a Scoring Average............................................70.91 (100)
which earned him exempt status for the 2008 season...A 6-iron in the third round at the FedEx St. Jude Classic...Posted Driving Distance............................................286.9 (102)
9-under 63 left him just one shot off the opening-round lead career-best finish with a solo second at the Chrysler Classic of Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.29% (27)
at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Greensboro. Birdie putt on 72nd hole put him in solo second, Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.39% (49)
Open. Entered the final round just one shot behind eventual worth $92,000 and payday of $496,800 jumped position on Putting Average............................................1.790 (97)
winner Marc Turnesa, finishing a season-best T3...Entered money list from No. 153 to No. 84. 2003: Successfully qualified
the final week of the season ranked No. 123 in earnings but at Qualifying Tournament for the seventh time in his career MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
posted a final-round 67 for a solo-ninth-place finish at the 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Justin Timberlake Shriners
(1989-92, 1994, 2001, 2003) with a third-place finish. Marked Hospitals for Children Open/1
Children’s Miracle Network Classic, propelling him to No. the 11th time he had been to Q-School finals...Played primarily
106 on the final money list...Turns 50 in early 2009. Career Low Round/Round: 63–5 times, most recent 2008
on the Nationwide Tour, where he was also a member from Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 1997-2001, with two top-10s in 24 events. Finished T2 at the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $648,000–2007 Turning
2007: Surpassed the $1-million mark in earnings for the first Monterey Peninsula Classic. 1998: Using a long putter, earned Stone Resort Championship/2
time in his career, keyed by a runner-up finish at the inaugural his first career Nationwide Tour victory at the Greater Austin Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Bell
Turning Stone Resort Championship. Finish secured his card Open, shooting a final-round 76 as winds in excess of 40 mph Canadian Open/175
PGA TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-0 PGA TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00
1988 1 U.S. Open DQ
1990 30 16 4 $95,319/140 British Open CUT T52 T53
1991 29 15 2 47,626/177 PGA T61
1992 16 4 11,455/233 THE PLAYERS CUT T62
1993 27 15 2 3 6 231,072/73
1994 32 17 2 91,191/162 Year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1995 21 7 1 1 55,825/197 U.S. Open T12 CUT T67 CUT
1996 1 1 2,425/362 PGA CUT T47
1999 1 THE PLAYERS T27 CUT
2000 1 1 4,936
2001 1 1 1 91,734
2002 29 9 1 108,777/197
2004 28 15 1 2 4 882,872/88
2005 30 15 2 5 591,829/130
2006 25 17 3 470,946/153
2007 22 15 1 2 4 1,279/162 1,016,952/95
2008 28 18 1 3 5 96,922/90 981,263/106
Total 322 166 2 3 13 38 4,684,221
nationwide tour
1992 1 1 $1,125/219
1995 5 3 1 4,840/158
1997 20 9 3 4 26,792/75
1998 21 10 1 4 7 67,482/42
1999 24 10 1 3 22,871/93
2000 11 8 1 3 6 103,373/49
2001 21 13 2 4 59,864/71
2003 24 14 1 2 7 89,201/55
Total 127 68 1 2 15 32 375,548

Allenby, Robert
Robert Allenby (allen-bee)

EXEMPT STATUS: 19th in 2008 FedExCup points FAMILY: Wife, Sandy; Harry Jack (9/20/99); Lily Bella
FULL NAME: Robert Allenby (1/17/02)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing

BIRTHDATE: July 12, 1971 Q SCHOOL: 1998
BIRTHPLACE: Melbourne, Australia
RESIDENCE: Melbourne, Australia
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): at the AT&T National…Finished T7 at the Northern Trust Fifth runner-up finish of his career came at the Turning
2000 Shell Houston Open, Advil Western Open. 2001 Open in February, an event he won in 2001…Recorded his Stone Resort Championship, finishing 8-under 280 and one
Nissan Open, Marconi Pennsylvania Classic. second top-10 finish of the season with a T4 effort at The stroke behind champion Dustin Johnson…Ninth top-10
Honda Classic…Recorded his fifth PGA TOUR hole-in-one finish of the season was a T7 at Ginn sur Mer Classic, two
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (16): in the second round on No. 4 at Harbour Town GL, site strokes behind champion Ryan Palmer. Nine top-10 finishes
1999 Victorian Open [Aus]. 1992 Perak Masters [Aus], of the Verizon Heritage…Finished fourth at the Wachovia ties career best set in 2003.
Johnnie Walker Classic [Aus]. 1993 Optus Players Championship thanks in part to a bogey-free 66 in the final
Championship [Aus]. 1994 Heineken Australian Open round. After bogeying the first hole on Saturday, did not CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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[Aus], Honda Open [Eur]. 1995 Heineken Classic [Aus]. record a bogey over his final 35 holes…Finished T10 at A four-time winner on the PGA TOUR, has also earned
1996 Alamo English Open [Eur], Peugeot Open de France the Memorial Tournament, for his second top-10 in Dublin, 12 PGA Tour of Australasia victories and four European
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[Eur], One2One British Masters [Eur]. 2000 Australian PGA OH, in 12 appearances…Posted a final-round 65 at TPC Tour titles. Twice led the PGA Tour of Australasia Order
Championship [Aus]. 2001 Australian PGA Championship Southwind in the Stanford St. Jude Championship to get of Merit (‘92 and ‘94) and participated in four Presidents
[Aus]. 2003 MasterCard Australian Masters [Aus]. 2005 into a playoff with Justin Leonard and Trevor Immelman. Cup competitions. 2007: Steady finisher all year, never
Australian Open [Aus], Australian PGA [Aus], Australian Lost in a three-man playoff to Leonard on the second extra out of the top-30 in the FedExCup points standings or the
Masters [Aus]. hole. It was his third runner-up finish since winning the money list...Past champion finished T3 at the Nissan Open,
2001 Marconi Pennsylvania Classic (178 starts). Playoff three strokes behind champion Charles Howell III with four
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: loss was the first of his career. He holds a 3-1 PGA TOUR rounds in the 60s...Shared the first-round lead at the World
2—Turning Stone Resort Championship, Stanford St. playoff record and a 10-1 mark worldwide in playoffs dat- Golf Championships-CA Championship with a 5-under 67.
Jude Championship; T3—AT&T National; 4—Wachovia ing back to a 1991 victory as an amateur in Australia at Closed with the low round of the day at Doral Golf Resort
Championship, The Honda Classic; T7—Northern Trust the Victorian Open. Three of his four TOUR victories have and Spa (5-under 67) to finish T3, his first top-10 in six
Open, British Open; T10—the Memorial Tournament pre- come in playoffs…Finished T3 at the AT&T National for career starts at the event. 2006: Finished in the top 65
sented by Morgan Stanley. his fourth top-10 in his six starts. He and Jim Furyk are on the PGA TOUR money list for the seventh consecutive
season. Missed just two cuts in 22 starts and finished in the
2008 SEASON: the only players to finish in the top 10 in each of the first
top 25 in more than half of them (12)...First top-10 was solo
Despite not winning in 2008, posted career-best numbers in two AT&T Nationals held at Congressional CC…Opened
in a three-way tie for the lead at the British Open with a fourth at the Bay Hill Invitational...Shared the 36-hole lead
money list finish (No. 11), earnings ($3,606,700), cuts made at the Deutsche Bank Championship, but closing rounds
(27), top-10 finishes (9) and top-25 finishes (17). After miss- 1-under 69. Three over-par rounds resulted in a T7. It was
his best finish out of 16 starts at the British Open. His only of 73-68 dropped him to T4 in Boston...Finished second
ing the cut in his first event of the year at the Sony Open on TOUR in All-Around Ranking behind Tiger Woods, and
in Hawaii, did not miss a cut the remainder of the year (27 other top-10 finish was a T10 in 1997…Played in all four of
the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events, including fifth in Total Driving. 2005: Made a career-high 31 starts
consecutive). Among his nine top-10 finishes were a playoff on TOUR while finishing 63rd on the money list, his lowest
loss at the Stanford St. Jude Championship, a runner-up making his sixth start at THE TOUR Championship, where he
finished 16th. Finished 19th in the FedExCup standings… finish since finishing 126th in 1999. His three top-10s were
finish at the Turning Stone Resort Championship and a T3 the lowest since he posted three in 2000. Plagued much of
1993 6 1 $11,052/235 Masters CUT 47 T29 T39
1994 1 1 U.S. Open T33 CUT T46 CUT T12 CUT
1995 9 5 3 73,288/176 British Open CUT CUT T60 T15 T55 T10 T19 T36 T47 CUT T43
1996 7 2 15,932/252 PGA CUT CUT CUT T49 T13 CUT T19 T16 T10 T39
1997 8 3 1 2 69,990/185 THE PLAYERS 73 CUT CUT T53 T21 T11 T4
1998 9 7 1 4 191,867/141 TOUR Championship T16 T22 T22 T13
1999 27 17 4 321,507/126 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T9
2000 26 22 2 1 3 10 1,968,685/16 Bridgestone Invitational T12 T23 T2 T6
2001 29 25 2 5 14 2,309,029/16 CA Championship T25 CNL T31 T21
2002 27 22 2 1 8 14 2,115,771/20
2003 24 21 1 9 13 2,176,452/24 Year 04 05 06 07 08
2004 26 22 5 11 1,513,537/44 Masters CUT CUT T22 CUT T42
2005 31 17 3 9 1,184,458/63 U.S. Open T7 CUT T16 CUT T18
2006 22 20 3 12 1,503,581/56 British Open CUT T52 T16 CUT T7
2007 28 18 2 8 11 96,634/23 2,219,538/27 PGA T9 CUT T20 CUT T31
2008 28 27 2 1 9 17 107,701/19 3,606,700/11 THE PLAYERS T33 CUT T38 CUT T42
Total 308 230 4 5 5 55 124 19,281,384 TOUR Championship T11 16
Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T5 T17 T33 T33
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* Bridgestone Invitational T9 T22 81 T20
CA Championship T54 T26 T3 T20
NATIONAL TEAMS: Presidents Cup (4) 1994, 1996, 2000, 2003; World Cup (2) 1993, 1995;
Dunhill Cup, 1993.

Robert Allenby
Robert Allenby (Continued)
the early part of the season by chronic inflammation in his Second win came on first hole of playoff with Nick Price
hands that kept him from being able to bend his fingers at Advil Western Open...Participated in his third career Player STATISTICS
after waking up until he held them under hot water for a Presidents Cup as member of International Team, combin-
period of time. Ended year with three consecutive wins on ing for 0-3 record in losing effort...Edged Steve Conrad by 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the PGA TOUR of Australasia. Became first player to win one stroke to win the Australian PGA Championship in Scoring Average............................................69.73 (9)
Australian “Triple Crown” at the Australian Open, PGA and December. 1999: In rookie season on TOUR, finished just Driving Distance............................................290.9 (72)
Masters in consecutive weeks. Won second Australian outside the top 125 in earnings (No. 126). 1998: Earned Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.19% (158)
Open title despite an injured hand and improved playoff exempt status for 1999 by finishing 17th at PGA TOUR Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.90% (163)
record to 10-0 worldwide with victory over Bubba Watson Qualifying School. 1997: Posted first top-10 in a major Putting Average............................................1.761 (24)
on first extra hole of Australian Masters. 2004: Finished with T10 at the British Open. 1996: Won three times
in the top 50 on the money list and earned more than $1 on European Tour, at the Alamo English Open, Peugeot MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/4
million for the fifth straight season. 2003: Posted a career- French Open and One2One British Masters, to finish third Career Low Round/Round: 62–2002 Air Canada
best nine top-10s, placing in the top 30 in earnings for the on European Tour Order of Merit. 1995: Claimed Heineken
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Championship/2
fourth consecutive season...Best finish was third at the EDS Classic title...Member of World Cup team for second time. Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $648,000–2008 Turning
Byron Nelson Championship...Also won at the MasterCard 1994: Member of Presidents Cup Team...Won Heineken Stone Resort Championship/2
Australian Masters. 2002: Finished 27th on the money list Australian Open and European Tour’s Honda Open...Led Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 EDS Byron
despite not winning for the first time since 1999...T2 at NEC PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit for second time in Nelson Championship/13
Invitational at Sahalee CC. 2001: His second consecutive career. 1993: Captured Optus Players Championship and
top-30 finish in earnings (16th) was driven by two victories. named PGA Tour of Australasia’s Most Consistent Player...
2
Beat Brandel Chamblee, Toshi Izawa, Dennis Paulson, Jeff Member World Cup team and participated in Dunhill Cup. PERSONAL:
Sluman and Bob Tway in a playoff at the Nissan Open with 1992: Won Perak Masters and Johnnie Walker Classic to 1996 season on European Tour, when he finished third
Player Biographies
birdie on first extra hole when he laced a 3-wood through lead Australasian Tour Order of Merit...Named PGA Tour on Order of Merit, ended prematurely in October when
a cold rain to 5 feet and made the putt. Improved playoff of Australasia Rookie of the Year. 1991: Won Riversdale he suffered a broken sternum and facial injuries in a traf-
record to 3-0 on TOUR and 9-0 overall...Later in the year, Cup for second consecutive year. Amateur: Began career fic accident in Spain. Was presented 2001 Ben Hogan
earned second title at the Marconi Pennsylvania Classic as one of Australia’s finest young amateurs. Won the Award by the Golf Writers Association of America for
with a three-stroke victory. Took the lead after second 1991 Victorian Open as an amateur for his first profes- recovering from that accident…Patron and spokesperson
round and cruised to three-stroke victory. 2000: Earned sional victory. Won Riversdale Cup and Victorian Amateur for Challenge Cancer Support Network, which has raised
first two TOUR victories. Posted first win at Shell Houston Championship. Represented Australia in Eisenhower Cup more than $9 million since 1993 for children with cancer
Open. Despite placing one shot in water and another in and on World Amateur Team. and blood disorders.
grandstand, defeated Craig Stadler in four-hole playoff.
Hot Shots
Toughest Holes in 2008
Rank Course Hole Par Yds Avg Score Tournament Name
1 Royal Birkdale GC 6 4 499 4.764 British Open
2 Oakland Hills CC (South) 18 4 498 4.661 PGA Championship
3 Torrey Pines (South) 12 4 504 4.581 U.S. Open
4 TPC Sawgrass 18 4 462 4.522 The PLAYERS Championship
Easiest Holes in 2008

1 TPC Summerlin 3 5 492 4.301 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
2 PGA West (Palmer) 11 5 512 4.307 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
3 Palm GC 7 5 532 4.320 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
4 La Quinta CC 6 5 527 4.336 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
5 Doral Golf Resort 1 5 529 4.361 CA Championship

Ames, Stephen
Stephen Ames (aims)

EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2006 THE PLAYERS FAMILY: Wife, Jodi; Justin (2/28/97), Ryan Michael
Championship (through 2011) (5/25/99)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Stephen Michael Ames EDUCATION: Boca Raton (Business Administration)

HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Reading, films, sports
BIRTHDATE: April 28, 1964 Q SCHOOL: 1997
BIRTHPLACE: San Fernando, Trinidad Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Calgary, Alberta, Canada; plays out of
SilverTip GC (Canmore, Alberta, Canada)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): Colonial. Fired a second-round, 6-under-par 64. Has finished the second-toughest Sunday in TPC Sawgrass history...
2004 Cialis Western Open. 2006 THE PLAYERS fourth or better at Colonial Country Club every even year Started having problems with his back at the end of the
Championship. 2007 Children’s Miracle Network Classic since 2004…Finished T7 at the British Open for his fifth season. Withdrew from the Canadian Open in September
presented by Walmart. top-10 finish of the season…Posted all four rounds in the and the American Express Championship outside London
60s on his way to a T5 finish at the BMW Championship. At three weeks later. Also missed THE TOUR Championship in
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): No. 31, finished one spot and 242 points out of the 30-man Atlanta. It marked the second time he has qualified for the
1991 Pensacola Open. field for THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola... final 30-man field in his career...Teamed in the World Cup
An 8-under 62 on Sunday led to a T6 finish at the Valero in Barbados with his brother Robert. 2005: Made his first
2
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (3): Texas Open. appearance at the Masters, finished T45...The next week,
1989 Trinidad and Tobago Open. 1994 Open V33 [Eur]. 1996 recorded first top-10 and best result of the season with a
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Benson and Hedges International Open [Eur]. T6 finish at the MCI Heritage. 2004: Finished eighth on the
Member of the PGA TOUR since 1997. Played European
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Tour from 1993 through 1997 and had three consecu-
money list and compiled a career-best 11 top-10s, including
3—Mercedes-Benz Championship; 4—Crowne Plaza his first TOUR victory. Made 21 cuts in 27 tournaments
tive stints on Nationwide Tour starting in 1990. 2007: In entered and made over $3 million in a single season for
Invitational at Colonial; 5—THE PLAYERS Championship, a season in which he worked on swing changes, won
BMW Championship; T6—Valero Texas Open; T7—British the first time in his career...At age 40, captured his initial
for the second consecutive year and also contended in TOUR win at the Cialis Western Open by two strokes over
Open; T10—Sony Open in Hawaii. two major championships...Finished T5 at the World Golf Steve Lowery. Became first player over 40 to capture initial
2008 SEASON: Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Fell to win since Brad Bryant at the 1995 Walt Disney World /
Enjoyed another solid year, defined by seven top-10 fin- Chad Campbell, 1-up, in the quarterfinals...Entered the final Oldsmobile Golf Classic. Shared third-round lead with Mark
ishes, including a season-best third in the Mercedes-Benz round of the U.S. Open tied for third. Shot a 76 on Sunday to Hensby at 9-under 204 prior to his final-round 1-under 70.
Championship. Missed just five cuts in 24 starts…After finish T10...In the year’s final major, the PGA Championship, Win capped a period of eight top-10s in his last 10 starts
missing the Daniel Chopra-Steve Stricker playoff by one posted three rounds in the 60s to claim a T12...Final-round and moved him to 17th in the Official World Golf Ranking...
stroke at the Mercedes-Benz Championship, finished third. 68 at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented Also placed third at the Bank of America Colonial, T7 at
Recorded one bogey over his final 47 holes en route to by Walmart earned him his third career PGA TOUR win by the U.S. Open and T9 at PGA Championship. One of 10
the eighth top-three finish of his TOUR career…The next one stroke over Tim Clark. Got up and down for par out of players to record multiple top-10s in the majors in 2004...
week at the Sony Open in Hawaii, posted a T10. It was a bunker on the 72nd hole to secure the victory. Prior to Earned a spot in the TOUR Championship for the first time
his third consecutive top-10 finish, including a win at the win, had already declared season a success after tweaking in his career and finished T4. 2003: The 72nd and last
2007 season-ending Children’s Miracle Network Classic… his swing to cope with lingering neck and back problems. player to earn $1 million on the PGA TOUR during season...
Past champion finished fifth at THE PLAYERS, marking the 2006: Won THE PLAYERS Championship at TPC Sawgrass, Season’s best finish was a T5 at the Chrysler Classic
highest finish by a former winner. Double bogeyed the par-4 blowing away the strongest field in golf with a 5-under 67 of Greensboro. 2002: Runner-up to Craig Perks at THE
18th on Saturday and Sunday without hitting a single ball in the final round to win by six strokes and earn a trip to the PLAYERS Championship. After starting the final round T21,
in the water and wound up five shots behind champion Masters. Finished at 14-under 274, six shots clear of two- recorded seven birdies (including four straight on Nos. 9-12)
Sergio Garcia. Led the field in birdies with 20…Finished time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen. Posted the lowest en route to 67, the second-lowest score of the day...Teamed
fourth two weeks later at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at final-round score when the scoring average was 75.378, with brother Robert to finish T17 in the World Cup. 2001:
1996 1 1 $8,816/282 Masters T45
1997 2 2 1 1 110,461/163 U.S. Open T68 DQ T9 T71
1998 16 10 1 3 7 357,859/83 British Open T51 T55 T5 T24 T69 CUT CUT
1999 18 11 1 4 5 460,760/84 PGA T30 W/D CUT T9 T72
2000 31 19 4 9 747,312/63 THE PLAYERS CUT T42 CUT 2 T17 T13 CUT
2001 26 19 2 8 574,451/89 TOUR Championship T4 DNS
2002 28 17 1 4 9 1,278,037/46 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2003 27 19 4 9 1,005,959/72 Bridgestone Invitational T22 T36
2004 27 21 1 1 11 16 3,303,205/8 CA Championship T36 10
2005 24 18 3 6 959,665/83
2006 21 14 1 3 9 2,395,155/26 Year 06 07 08
2007 23 18 1 4 9 91,013/69 2,103,426/31 Masters T11 T24 T25
2008 24 19 1 7 10 102,570/31 2,285,707/27 U.S. Open CUT T10 T58
Total 268 188 3 1 4 50 98 15,590,813 British Open T41 CUT T7
PGA T55 T12 CUT
nationwide Tour THE PLAYERS 1 CUT 5
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T5 T33
1990 24 20 5 15 $32,226/28 Bridgestone Invitational T18 T22 T48
1991 23 14 1 1 1 5 9 58,415/8 CA Championship W/D T28 T15
1992 20 10 3 5 25,906/58
Total 67 44 1 1 1 13 29 116,547 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup (4), 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006.

Stephen Ames
Stephen Ames (Continued)
Recorded T8 at Compaq Classic of New Orleans and T6 in first European Tour title in the Open V33. 1991: Earned
the B.C. Open. 2000: Was two strokes off the lead heading only Nationwide Tour victory in the Pensacola Open. 1990: Player STATISTICS
into final round of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, but had Rookie on the Nationwide Tour. 1989: Winner of Trinidad
to withdraw Sunday morning due to a pulled muscle in right and Tobago Open. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
shoulder...Recorded course-record 61 at “Blue Monster” Scoring Average............................................69.93 (13)
course in second round of Doral-Ryder Open and was three PERSONAL: Driving Distance............................................284.3 (130)
back through 36 holes. Finished eighth...Best week of the Both parents were born in Trinidad and Tobago (father Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.45% (102)
season was Compaq Classic when he was two strokes of English ancestry, mother of Portuguese)…He is the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.53% (94)
behind Carlos Franco after 36 holes and finished T4. 1999: first touring professional to emerge from Trinidad and Putting Average............................................1.776 (47)
Due to visa problems was unable to start the season until Tobago…Grandmother was a two-time Trinidad and
May. Made the most of the 18 events entered, making Tobago champion…Met his Canadian wife, Jodi, a former MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
flight attendant, on a flight between tournaments…Part 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Valero Texas Open/4
11 cuts and finishing among top 10 four times...His debut Career Low Round/Round: 61–2000 Doral-Ryder Open/2
came at the Kemper Open where he finished T44 after clos- owner of several restaurants in Calgary, Alberta, including
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the Vintage Chophouse & Tavern…Started the Stephen Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,440,000–2006 THE
ing with 68. Missed birth of his second child during tourna- PLAYERS Championship/1
ment week…Finished third at the Sprint International. Ames Foundation in 2005 to provide funding for junior golf
programs and other children’s initiatives in Canada and Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Target
1998: Was first rookie to post a top-10 on the year with a World Challenge/17
solo third at Nissan Open. 1997: Finished third at the PGA Trinidad and Tobago. Hosts the annual Stephen Ames Cup,
TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for the both a tournament and cultural exchange between teams
1998 season. 1996: Claimed second European Tour title of male and female junior golfers from each country.
2
at the Benson and Hedges International Open. 1994: Won
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Hot Shots
No. 17 at Quail Hollow
Toughest Par 3s in 2008
1 Quail Hollow Club 17 3 217 3.418 Wachovia Championship
5 PGA National 15 3 179 3.346 The Honda Classic
Easiest Par 3s in 2008

1 PGA West (PC) 15 3 156 2.811 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
2 Annandale GC 15 3 176 2.837 Viking Classic
3 TPC River Highlands 11 3 158 2.839 Travelers Championship
4 LaCantera GC 13 3 142 2.841 Valero Texas Open

Appleby, Stuart
Stuart Appleby (apple-bee)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2006 two-time tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Ashley; Ella (1/12/05); Mia (3/1/06)
(through 2009) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Action sports, motor racing
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Stuart Appleby TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992

HEIGHT: 6-1 Q SCHOOL: 1996
WEIGHT: 195 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1995)
BIRTHDATE: May 1, 1971
BIRTHPLACE: Cohuna, Australia
RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): Defeated Tim Clark (3 and 2) and Phil Mickelson (2 and Olin Browne by two strokes after first round, then held
1997 Honda Classic. 1998 Kemper Open. 1999 Shell 1) before falling to Justin Leonard, 3 and 2, in the third second- and third-round leads prior to defeating Vijay Singh
Houston Open. 2003 Las Vegas Invitational. 2004 Mercedes round…At the PODS Championship in early March, finished with a birdie on the first playoff hole. One of two players
Championships. 2005 Mercedes Championships. 2006 T10, four strokes behind champion Sean O’Hair…His next in 28-man field to post four sub-par rounds as he finished
Mercedes Championships, Shell Houston Open. top-10 did not come until August when he finished T2 the event at 8-under 284, the highest 72-hole winning total
(the 12th runner-up finish of his career) at the World Golf since the tournament moved to Kapalua in 1999 and the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. It was his 29th highest in tournament history since Gary Player won with
1995 Monterrey Open, Sonoma County Open. career World Golf Championships start, having competed in a 4-under 284 in 1969 at La Costa CC...Three months later,
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every World Golf Championships event since the inception became a two-time winner by taking the Shell Houston
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): of the series in 1999 (the only player to do so)…Ended the Open in wire-to-wire fashion, the first player in the 59-year
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1998 Coolum Classic [Aus]. 2001 Holden Australian Open. season with a T10 at THE TOUR Championship, his fourth history of the tournament to lead outright in all four rounds.
OTHER VICTORIES (1): top-10 at the event in eight appearances. Finished six strokes ahead of Bob Estes, matching the larg-
1999 CVS Charity Classic [with Jeff Sluman]. est victory margin at the tournament (Vijay Singh in 2002
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: and Jack Burke, Jr. in 1952). In previous seven TOUR wins,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 2007: Several near-misses marked the season. Made the won by a total of five strokes. 2005: Won for the third con-
T2—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational; International Team at The Presidents Cup for the fifth secutive season and was the first player during the year to
T4—FBR Open; T7—Northern Trust Open; T8—Buick time...In attempt to win a fourth consecutive Mercedes- successfully defend a title with his victory at the Mercedes
Invitational; T9—World Golf Championships-Accenture Benz Championship, finished T13...In defense of Shell Championships. Became the first back-to-back winner in 22
Match Play Championship; T10—PODS Championship, THE Houston Open title, held a share of the 18- and 36-hole years at the TOUR’s season-opening event. Came from four
TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. leads before finishing T2 behind countryman Adam Scott. strokes back on final day to pass 54-hole leader Vijay Singh.
One shot behind Scott on the 72nd hole, posted a double- Almost did not return to defend title due to a nerve problem
2008 SEASON: bogey six after approach shot found a water hazard. Scott
Posted a career-high seven top-10 finishes en route to a in his left hip and upper thigh causing severe pain and
made a miraculous par to finish three shots clear...Held the expectant due date of pregnant wife Ashley...Made fourth
17th-place finish in the FedExCup standings. Surpassed 54-hole lead at the Masters Tournament before a final-
$2 million in earnings for the fifth time in his career and International Presidents Cup Team. 2004: Finished in the top
round 75 dropped him to T7, his fourth career top-10 in a 20 (No. 13) on the money list for the third time in his career
finished among the top 55 on the money list for the 12th major championship...Shared the lead after the first two
consecutive season. Just two missed cuts in 23 starts… and second consecutive season. Earned fifth career victory
rounds and was the third-round leader at the inaugural at the Mercedes Championships, topping Vijay Singh by one
Opened the season with a bang, posting five consecutive AT&T National at 9-under, two strokes ahead of eventual
top-10s beginning with a T8 at the Buick Invitational… stroke. Held first- and third-round leads...Held four-stroke
winner K.J. Choi, but finished T3 after dropping six strokes lead through 54 holes at the Bay Hill Invitational but a final-
Posted second- and fourth-round 66s at the FBR Open, good in his first seven holes on the final day. Closed with
for a T4…Third consecutive top-10 came two weeks later at round 76 left him six strokes behind winner Chad Campbell.
6-over 76...Earned 10th and final automatic spot for The 2003: Season punctuated by fourth career victory at the
the Northern Trust Open when, despite gusting winds up to Presidents Cup International Team with T12 finish at the
25 mph, he managed to post a first-round 69. It was his first Las Vegas Invitational, his first win since 1999. Finished
PGA Championship. 2006: Won twice and finished in the top 12th on the money list and represented the International
time posting three consecutive top-10s since winning the 10 (No. 8) on the money list, both firsts in his 11-year TOUR
Las Vegas Invitational in 2003…Finished T9 in the World team at The Presidents Cup in South Africa...Surpassed the
career...Joined Gene Littler (1955-57) as the only players to $10-million mark in career TOUR earnings with Vegas vic-
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. win three consecutive Mercedes Championships. Trailed
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1996 30 18 1 5 $164,483/130 Masters T21 CUT CUT CUT T31 CUT CUT T22 T43 T19 T7 T14
1997 23 18 1 2 5 12 1,003,356/18 U.S. Open T36 T10 CUT CUT CUT T37 CUT CUT CUT CUT T26 T36
1998 22 12 1 5 7 717,962/40 British Open T20 CUT CUT T11 61 T2 T15 T36 T41 CUT CUT T51
1999 29 21 1 1 5 12 1,359,724/25 PGA T61 CUT CUT T4 T16 T17 T23 T17 T15 T55 T12 T15
2000 24 20 1 1 5 15 1,642,221/24 THE PLAYERS T14 CUT CUT T22 T33 T28 T21 CUT CUT CUT T16 T15
2001 29 23 4 8 1,004,528/55 TOUR Championship T22 T26 7 27 T15 T7 T10 T10
2002 28 21 2 4 10 1,729,459/32 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T9 T33 T33 T17 T17 T33 T33 T9
2003 27 19 1 3 5 13 2,662,538/12 Bridgestone Invitational T23 T20 T5 T42 T46 T9 T13 T71 T14 T2
2004 25 18 1 1 1 5 14 2,949,235/13 CA Championship T30 T25 CNL T11 T2 T16 T11 T6 T35 T34
2005 25 19 1 4 8 2,202,506/23
2006 23 20 2 6 11 3,470,457/8
2007 24 15 1 1 3 9 93,640/36 1,803,385/45 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (5), 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; Dunhill Cup (3),
2008 23 21 1 7 14 108,025/17 2,484,630/22 1997, 1998, 1999; World Cup, 2003.
Total 332 245 8 12 3 59 138 23,194,485
nationwide Tour
1995 22 18 2 1 7 15 $144,419/5
Total 22 18 2 1 7 15 144,419
European Tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings
2008 8 8 1 2 5 $1,159,961

Stuart APPLEBY
Stuart Appleby (Continued)
tory. Defeated Scott McCarron in playoff after the two set good for one-stroke victory over John Cook and Hal Sutton.
a tournament record with scores of 31-under 328, including Credited his late wife Renay with giving him the strength to Player STATISTICS
career-low 62 in first round...Prior to win, had finished T2 win his first title since her death in the previous year. 1998:
three times earlier in the year, Shell Houston Open, 84 Earned his second TOUR victory at Kemper Open. Trailed 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
LUMBER Classic of Pennsylvania and the American Express by one through 54 holes and survived windswept Sunday Scoring Average............................................70.48 (52)
Championship. 2002: Moved back into top 50 in earnings, with closing 72, one stroke better than Scott Hoch. 1997: Driving Distance............................................290.9 (76)
highlighted by near miss at British Open. Best career finish Established himself as one of TOUR’s young stars, becom- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.43% (124)
in a major, T2, at the 131st British Open at Muirfield. After ing the first Q-School graduate to earn more than $1 mil- Greens in Regulation Pct..............................61.57% (157)
posting final-round 65 to join Ernie Els, Thomas Levet and lion the following year...Won the Honda Classic, finished Putting Average............................................1.802 (131)
Steve Elkington in playoff, bogeyed the fourth and final second twice and earned trip to THE TOUR Championship...
hole of the aggregate playoff to be eliminated…Second Held one-stroke lead over Payne Stewart after 54 holes MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 66–7 times, most recent BMW
runner-up finish came at the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas, at Honda Classic. Closing 71 on windy Sunday enough Championship/1
one stroke shy of Phil Tataurangi, who posted a final-round for one-stroke victory over Stewart and Michael Bradley.
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Career Low Round/Round: 62–2003 Las Vegas
62. 2001: Despite four top-10s, fell out of the top 30, at 1995: Became eighth player to win first Nationwide Tour Invitational/1
55th, for the first time since 1998. 2000: Although winless event with victory at Monterrey Open...Earned place on Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–
for first time in four seasons, stood 24th on the money PGA TOUR in 1996 by finishing fifth on the Nationwide 2006 Mercedes Championships/1
list with earnings of $1,642,221 in 24 starts...Best of five Tour money list. Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Bay Hill
top-10s came in his second start, as runner-up to Paul Invitational Presented by MasterCard/8
Azinger at Sony Open in Hawaii...Four sub-par rounds at PERSONAL:
2
PGA Championship produced T4 finish...Participated in Raised on dairy farm, where he used to hit golf shots from
second Presidents Cup as member of International Team. paddock to paddock once his chores were completed…
Former Australian Rules football player before turning to
Player Biographies
1999: Earned his third title in as many seasons with Shell
Houston Open win. Stood two strokes back after 36 holes pro golf in 1992 and competed in Australia before coming
and three back through 54 holes. Closing 71, the highest to the United States in 1995.
final round by a winner in 15 years at TPC Woodlands, was
Hot Shots
3 Torrey Pines (SC) 12 4 504 4.581 U.S. Open

1 Grayhawk GC 15 4 332 3.580 Frys.com Open
2 TPC Boston 4 4 298 3.582 Deutsche Bank Championship
3 Warwick Hills G&CC 14 4 322 3.597 Buick Open
4 Silver Rock 5 4 335 3.602 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
5 Magnolia GC 13 4 384 3.625 Children’s Miracle Network Classic

Armour III, Tommy
Tommy Armour III

EXEMPT STATUS: 62nd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of New Mexico
FULL NAME: Thomas Dickson Armour III SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, sports
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-2 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981

WEIGHT: 190 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1981, 1987, 1996, 2001
BIRTHDATE: October 8, 1959 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1994)
BIRTHPLACE: Denver, CO
RESIDENCE: Dallas, TX
FAMILY: Tommy (10/16/89)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with a T10 finish… Hawaii for only top-10 performance of the season...Led the
1990 Phoenix Open. 2003 Valero Texas Open. Claimed his fourth top-10 finish of the year with a T2 at field with 20 putts in the first round of the MCI Heritage at
the Travelers Championship in June after weekend rounds Harbour Town Golf Links, just two strokes shy of the TOUR
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): of 5-under-par 65s. It was his best finish since a T2 at the record of 18. 2004: With two-year exemption in hand after
1994 Miami Valley Open, Cleveland Open. 2004 Chrysler Championship. With the finish, eclipsed the winning the 2003 Valero Texas Open, posted two top-10s
million-dollar-earnings mark for the first time in his 20-year to finish in the top 100 on the money list...Finished T2 at
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): PGA TOUR career…Posted four rounds in the 60s at the Chrysler Championship, the last full-field event of the year,
1993 Mexican Open. AT&T National to finish T3. Kept alive his streak of eight to jump from 153rd to 95th on the money list. Paycheck in
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: consecutive rounds in the 60s going back to the first round Tampa ($440,000) was more than half of season’s earnings
T2—Travelers Championship; T3—AT&T National; of the Travelers Championship…Turns 50 in October 2009 ($844,634). 2003: After playing with partial status most of
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T6—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular; when he is eligible to join the Champions Tour. season, turned it around in September with second career
T7—Zurich Classic of New Orleans; T10—Crowne Plaza victory at the Valero Texas Open, done in record-setting
Invitational at Colonial.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: fashion with rounds of 64-62-63-65--254. The 254 total
2007: Posted two top-10s and returned to the top 125...First (26-under-par) broke Mark Calcavecchia’s 72-hole TOUR
2008 SEASON: top-10 was a fourth at the Shell Houston Open, aided by a mark of 256 set in winning at the 2001 Phoenix Open. The
Earned more than $1.5 million, the first time in his career final-round, 6-under-par 66...Closed with rounds of 68-68 54-hole total of 189 matched the TOUR record shared by
he surpassed $1 million in a season. This was keyed by a to finish T5 at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Calcavecchia and John Cook (1996 FedEx St. Jude Classic).
career high-tying five top-10s (also 1999)…Recorded his Moved from No. 117 to No. 98 on money list with paycheck Did not post a bogey until the back nine on Sunday. In rela-
first top-10 of the season with a T6 at the inaugural Puerto of $203,400, securing TOUR card for 2008. 2006: Finished tion to par for a par-70 course, also broke the PGA TOUR
Rico Open…Followed that the next week with his second outside the top-125 for the first time since 2002. Best fin- record of 22-under-par set by Donnie Hammond at the
top-10, a T7, at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where a ish was a T11 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. 2005: 1989 Texas Open. Win was worth $630,000, the largest
final-round 66 tied the low round of the day…The Dallas, Made the cut in 10 of final 12 starts to finish No. 122 on the payday of career. 2002: Picked up first top-10 finish since
TX, native posted his first career top-10 (10 starts) at the money list...In first start, finished T7 at the Sony Open in the 2000 Byron Nelson Classic with a T7 at the Sony Open
1982 14 5 $4,254/220 Masters CUT
1983 1 U.S. Open CUT T55 T67
1984 3 1 781/267 British Open T46 T28 T39 CUT
1985 2 PGA T24 CUT CUT
1986 3 1 1 1 9,675/209 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT 71 T31
1987 3 1 970/290
1988 31 17 1 4 9 175,461/66 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1989 32 21 1 2 7 185,018/81 U.S. Open CUT CUT T57 T40
1990 31 16 1 1 2 6 348,658/35 PGA CUT T45 CUT
1991 31 15 1 3 90,478/140 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT W/D CUT T56 CUT T73
1992 30 11 3 47,218/180 Bridgestone Invitational T50
1993 20 7 1 2 52,011/181
1994 9 6 1 2 5 112,778/147
1995 30 16 1 5 134,407/141
1996 21 6 1 2 79,616/178
1997 30 18 7 163,664/131
1998 28 16 1 4 10 554,650/52
1999 28 16 1 1 5 6 782,185/54
2000 30 14 2 6 397,610/122
2001 32 14 3 238,091/161
2002 30 13 3 3 379,191/145
2003 23 11 1 1 4 932,984/76
2004 28 15 1 2 3 844,634/95
2005 29 22 1 4 636,643/122
2006 25 9 2 352,446/170
2007 24 16 2 8 87,283/112 919,134/110
2008 25 16 1 1 5 7 100,621/62 1,501,256/62
Total 593 303 2 7 3 40 106 8,943,812
nationwide Tour
1992 1
1993 5 3 2 $3,529/159
1994 19 14 2 1 1 5 7 126,620/7
1996 6 2 1 1,838/194
1998 1 1 1 1 1 14,813/106
2003 1
Total 33 20 2 1 2 6 11 146,799

Tommy Armour III
Tommy Armour III (Continued)
in Hawaii...Led Greater Milwaukee Open after a first-round Finished seventh on Nationwide Tour money list to gain
63, lowest round on TOUR since 60 during second round spot on 1995 TOUR...Played in 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont Player STATISTICS
of 1999 Las Vegas Invitational. Finished T8. 2001: Finished CC, site of grandfather’s 1927 U.S. Open victory. 1990:
161st on the money list, returned to Qualifying Tournament Earned first TOUR victory at the Phoenix Open, his first start 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
and finished T8 to retain his card for the 2002 season... of the season and won by five over Jim Thorpe...Nearly Scoring Average............................................70.91 (104)
Played in 32 PGA TOUR events and posted three top-25s. won again three weeks later, finishing second, two strokes Driving Distance............................................286.1 (119)
2000: Earned full-exempt status for the third consecutive behind Shearson Lehman Hutton champion Dan Forsman... Driving Accuracy Percentage........................70.00% (16)
season on the strength of two top-10s. 1999: Came close Played on European and Asian Tours until fall of 1987. Greens in Regulation Pct..............................69.24% (8)
to winning his first PGA TOUR title since 1990 Phoenix 1983: Winner of the Mexican Open. 1982: Qualified for the Putting Average............................................1.790 (88)
Open when he lost a playoff to Gabriel Hjertstedt at the TOUR in 1981, but earned only $4,254 in 1982. Amateur:
Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. Hjertstedt won on the Winner of the 1981 New Mexico State Amateur. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent BMW
first extra hole with a birdie...Fired second-round 60 at Las
Vegas CC in Las Vegas Invitational. His 12-under-par 60 PERSONAL: Championship/2
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Grandfather, known as “The Silver Scot,” won the U.S. Career Low Round/Round: 60–1999 Las Vegas
included a missed 21⁄2-foot putt on 14. He became the only Invitational/2
player 40 or older to shoot a 60 on a par-72 course. 1998: Open, British Open and PGA Championship…Got his start
in golf from his mom and dad…After record-setting per- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–2003 Valero
Finished among the top-60 on the TOUR money list for the Texas Open/1
first time since 1990...Shot final-round 64 to finish T2 at formance at the 2003 Valero Texas Open, commented on
colorful career, “You only get one trip around life. Golf is Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Buick
Phoenix Open for first runner-up finish since 1990. 1994: Invitational/83
Found success on Nationwide Tour, winning Miami Valley just something that I love to do. I don’t play for the money,
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and Cleveland Opens in consecutive weeks to become I never have. I’ve made a lot of good friends playing golf
first player to win back-to-back Nationwide Tour events. professionally.”
Player Biographies

No. 1 at Doral
Hot Shots
Toughest 1st Holes in 2008

1 Royal Birkdale GC (Lancashire) 1 4 450 4.513 British Open
3 TPC Southwind 1 4 434 4.287 Stanford St. Jude Championship
4 Waialae CC 1 4 480 4.267 Sony Open in Hawaii
5 Augusta National GC 1 4 455 4.245 Masters Tournament
Easiest 1st Holes in 2008

2 Riviera CC 1 5 503 4.422 Northern Trust Open
4 Colonial CC 1 5 563 4.560 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
5 Torrey Pines (North) 1 5 520 4.639 Buick Invitational

Austin, Woody
Woody Austin
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner RESIDENCE: Derby, KS; plays out of Wolf Creek GC,
(through 2009) Wichita CC and Willowbend GC
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Albert Woody Austin II FAMILY: Wife, Shannon; Parker, Peyton

HEIGHT: 6-0 EDUCATION: University of Miami (1986, Business
WEIGHT: 190 Administration)
BIRTHDATE: January 27, 1964 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1986
BIRTHPLACE: Tampa, FL Q SCHOOL: 1994, 2002
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1998)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): John Deere Classic in his 13th appearance in Moline, IL… held the 54-hole lead for the first time in his career and was
1995 Buick Open. 2004 Buick Championship. 2007 Stanford Recorded four rounds in the 60s at Annandale Golf Club in the final grouping for only the second time in his career,
St. Jude Championship. to finish T8 at the Viking Classic. It was his third top-10 in the other coming earlier in 2005 while defending his title at
Madison in nine career starts…Despite an opening-round the Buick Championship. 2004: Earned a victory for the first
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 74, posted three consecutive 69s to finish T3 at the Turning time since his rookie season of 1995, a period of more than
T2—Buick Open; T3—Turning Stone Resort Championship; Stone Resort Championship…Posted sub-70 scores in 17 of nine years, and went over the $1-million mark for the sec-
T4—Zurich Classic of New Orleans; T5—World Golf his last 20 rounds to finish the season. ond straight season...Second TOUR victory came in August
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship; at the Buick Championship, his 301st career start. After
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T8—Viking Classic; T9—John Deere Classic. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: opening 68-70-66, trailed leader Fred Funk by three strokes.
2007: Shot an 8-under-par 62 in the final round to win the Posted a 4-under-par 66 on Sunday to finish tied with Tim
2008 SEASON:
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Stanford St. Jude Championship. The five-stroke victory Herron at 10-under-par 270. Defeated Herron with a birdie-3
Made the cut in 24 of 30 starts on his way to finishing was the third of his career and the first since 2004. Trailed on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. 2003: Finished
No. 58 in the FedExCup standings. Surpassed $2 million third-round leader Adam Scott by four and recorded the in the top-50 for the first time since 1996. Earned more than
in earnings for the second time in his career, thanks to six best final round on TOUR since Brad Faxon shot a 61 to win $1 million for the first time in his career, with $1,518,707...
top-10 finishes (the most since a career-best seven during the 2006 Buick Championship. Entered the event with five Runner-up to Davis Love III at MCI Heritage, falling on the
his rookie season in 1995)…Finished T5 at the World missed cuts and a best finish of T18 in 2007...Three weeks fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff. Missed two putts
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. later, finished T2 at the Buick Open, an event he won in inside 10 feet that would have clinched title on second and
Defeated Toru Taniguchi (6 and 5), Adam Scott (19 holes) 1995, one stroke behind Brian Bateman. With that 1995 vic- third playoff holes. Runner-up finish was best since playoff
and Boo Weekley (3 and 2), before falling to Henrik Stenson, tory, won a Buick Riviera which he still has today. Claims it win over Mike Brisky at 1995 Buick Open. 2002: With four
2 up, in the quarterfinals…Collected his third career top-10 to be in “excellent shape” with only 37,000 miles...Recorded sub-par rounds, finished T10 at the Reno-Tahoe Open, first
at the Zurich Classic with a T4. Needed to birdie the last his career-best finish in a major, placing second to Tiger top-10 since T8 at the 2001 INTERNATIONAL. Finished T26
hole to tie eventual winner Andres Romero, but hit his third Woods at the PGA Championship at Southern Hills. Was at the Qualifying Tournament to return to the PGA TOUR in
shot in the water and made double bogey…Recorded his within one of Woods on the back nine on Sunday and fin- 2003. 2001: A late surge earned playing card for 2002 by
third top-5 finish of the season with a T2 at the Buick Open. ished with a final-round 67, two behind. Was the only player finishing 125th in earnings; second time in last three years
Took the lead on Sunday with a birdie at the par-5 16th, but in the field to record all four rounds at par or better. Finish he retained playing privileges with good play late in season.
bogeys at the final two holes, including a three-putt at the improved his position from 18th to 10th in The Presidents Made cut his last three events, including T16 in National Car
72nd, left him one stroke shy of winner Kenny Perry. Played Cup standings, thereby making his first national team Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World...Only two top-10s
holes 12-16 in 17-under par on the week. Became the competition. 2006: Won more than $1 million for a fourth came in consecutive starts, a T8 at John Deere Classic
fourth player in Buick Open history to record back-to-back consecutive season. 2005: T3 finish at the Valero Texas followed by a solo eighth in The INTERNATIONAL. 2000:
runner-up finishes…Two weeks later, finished T9 at the Open was his best performance of the year. In San Antonio, Collected $485,589 in prize money and had three top-10s...
1992 1 Masters CUT
1995 34 22 1 7 12 $736,497/24 U.S. Open T23 T37 CUT T48 T32 CUT
1996 35 26 1 5 15 539,397/32 British Open CUT
1997 35 7 1 2 75,151/180 PGA T23 T69 T27 T62 T66 T16 2
1998 10 5 1 56,028/203 THE PLAYERS T67 CUT T61 CUT CUT T16 CUT 73 CUT
1999 30 20 1 5 338,045/121 TOUR Championship T4 T11
2000 32 19 3 5 485,589/100 Bridgestone Invitational T36 T56
2001 34 14 2 5 406,352/125
2002 36 14 1 3 307,348/156 Year 08
2003 31 23 1 4 10 1,518,707/44 Masters CUT
2004 29 18 1 3 8 1,495,980/45 U.S. Open T71
2005 30 21 1 4 7 1,177,095/64 British Open T39
2006 31 23 4 9 1,179,321/78 PGA CUT
2007 27 20 1 2 3 6 98,407/17 2,887,596/15 THE PLAYERS T21
2008 30 24 1 1 6 11 100,775/58 2,146,431/33 Accenture Match Play Championship T5
Total 425 256 3 4 3 44 99 13,349,536 Bridgestone Invitational T52
CA Championship T44
nationwide Tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (1), 2007.
1990 1
1993 1 1 $383/274
1994 26 18 1 1 6 10 72,206/23
1995 1
1998 23 17 2 2 9 15 140,955/8
1999 1 1 1 1 8,250/135
Total 53 37 3 3 16 26 221,793

Woody Austin
Woody Austin (Continued)
Missed the cut in his first six tournaments. Finished T7 Final-round 68 earned spot in playoff, which he won with
in seventh start at the Touchstone Energy Tucson Open... par on first extra hole. Win was worth $216,000...Made Player STATISTICS
At Buick Open, 1995 winner finished T4, worth $118,000, 10 of 12 cuts leading up to TOUR Championship, where he
moving from 108th on the TOUR money list to 81st, enough finished fourth. 1994: Made his debut on the PGA TOUR 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
to keep his card. 1999: Made successful return to PGA by capturing the 1994 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Scoring Average............................................70.97 (111)
TOUR, playing in 30 events and making the cut in 20 of Finished 23rd on Nationwide Tour money list…Played in Driving Distance............................................285.0 (121)
those...Lone top-10 of the year came at the Reno-Tahoe Japan (1989-90) and on mini-tours (1992-93). Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.76% (58)
Open where he finished T9...Finished 121st on the money Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.81% (14)
list to retain his card. 1998: Played mainly on Nationwide PERSONAL: Putting Average............................................1.813 (163)
Tour and was first in scoring average (69.61) on way to Tore tendons and cartilage in left knee during 1987
eighth-place finish on money list to regain TOUR playing Qualifying Tournament. Injury sidelined him for two years. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Originally injured knee as 11-year old playing Little League 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent Frys.
privileges. 1997: Lost his card after finishing 180th on the com Open/3
money list. 1996: Was among top-25 in 15 events and baseball…Worked for years as credit-union teller during
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offseason. Also worked in supplies department at Eckerd Career Low Round/Round: 62–2007 Stanford St. Jude
among top-10 in five events...Shared U.S. Open first-round Championship/4
lead with Payne Stewart at 67...In defense of title, finished Drug…After falling to Davis Love III in a playoff at the 2003
MCI Heritage, said of his previous struggles: “It’s just so Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–
T3 at Buick Open. 1995: Earned PGA TOUR Rookie of the 2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship/1
Year honors. One of three rookies to qualify for THE TOUR much fun to actually be in the game again and show people
that I do know how to play the game and hit quality shots. I Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Zurich
Championship...Highlight was a playoff victory over Mike Classic of New Orleans/29
Brisky at Buick Open. Opening 63 gave him two-stroke lead, had numerous chances, and it just wasn’t my day.”
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but lost his advantage to Payne Stewart after second round.
Player Biographies
Hot Shots
No. 18 at TPC Sawgrass
Toughest 18th Holes in 2008

2 TPC Sawgrass 18 4 462 4.522 THE PLAYERS Championship
3 Redstone GC 18 4 488 4.389 Shell Houston Open
Easiest 18th Holes in 2008

2 Glen Abbey GC 18 5 524 4.444 RBC Canadian Open
3 PGA West (Palmer) 18 5 543 4.48 0 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
5 Brown Deer Park GC 18 5 557 4.516 U.S. Bank Championship

Axley, Eric
Eric Axley
EXEMPT STATUS: 116th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: East Tennessee State University
FULL NAME: Eric Axley TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-0 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2005)

WEIGHT: 185
BIRTHDATE: April 22, 1974
BIRTHPLACE: Athens, TN
RESIDENCE: Knoxville, TN
FAMILY: Wife, Cortney; daughter, Teagan
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Made a hole-in-one at the Ginn sur Mer Classic during the City Open on NGA/Hooters Tour. 2002: Took home the first
2006 Valero Texas Open. opening round and won a 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible. of two career NGA/Hooters Tour victories when he made
2006: Fresh off the Nationwide Tour, rookie earned first an eagle on the first playoff hole to claim the Northwest
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): PGA TOUR victory and surpassed $1 million in earnings on Arkansas Classic. Amateur: Attended East Tennessee
2005 The Rex Hospital Open. the season. Jumped from No. 183 to No. 73 over the course State University, the same school that produced TOUR
of the final month and made the cut in nine of final 10 golfers Mike Hulbert, Keith Nolan, Bobby Gage and Garrett
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: starts…After minimal success in his first 26 starts, became Willis.
T4—John Deere Classic, Legends Reno-Tahoe Open; the eighth left-hander to win in TOUR history at the Valero
2
T9—U.S. Open. Texas Open. After playing his first 14 holes 1-over par, PERSONAL:
Almost gave up the game after a mountain-biking accident
2008 SEASON: played his final 58 holes 16-under and went a stretch of 53
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holes without making a bogey (No. 6/first round to No. 13/ in the late 1990s.
Enjoyed his best season on TOUR since his rookie year of
2006 with three top-10 finishes, including T4s at the John final round). Collected a first-place check for $720,000. Led
Deere Classic and Legends Reno-Tahoe Open…Finished T9 by four entering the final round and carded a 1-over 71 to
win by three over three players. The 71 marked the first time
Player STATISTICS
at the U.S. Open after closing with a 2-under 69. Had never
made a cut in a major championship in four previous starts. since 1960 that a Valero Texas Open champion carded an 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
It was his first top-10 of the season and first top-10 since over-par final round. Arnold Palmer overcame sub-freezing Scoring Average............................................71.17 (134)
finishing T3 at the 2006 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro… temperatures to win in 1960 despite a final-round 75... Driving Distance............................................287.9 (92)
Second top-10 of the year was a T4 at the John Deere Added a T3 at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Held Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.02% (181)
Classic. Held the 54-hole lead with Brad Adamonis, but the lead on back nine at one point but two bogeys over his Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.56% (170)
closed with an even-par 71 to miss the three-man playoff… last five holes left him three strokes behind winner Davis Putting Average............................................1.766 (32)
After no top-10s in 2007, claimed his third top-10 in six Love III. 2005: One of three lefties to advance to the PGA
weeks with a T4 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, thanks TOUR from the Nationwide Tour, joining Greg Chalmers MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
to a birdie-birdie finish Sunday. and Bubba Watson...In second start of season and sixth 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Wyndham Championship/3
career start on the Nationwide Tour, the Monday quali- Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2006
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: fier captured his initial victory at the Rex Hospital Open in Valero Texas Open/3
2007: Struggled during the season with 18 cuts made Raleigh, NC. Only player in field to post four rounds in the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2006 Valero
in 36 starts. Best finish of the year came at the PODS 60s. Became the Tour’s third left-handed winner (Vic Wilk Texas Open/1
Championship, a T19...Had two tournaments, the Crowne and Steve Flesch)...Closed season with a runner-up finish Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Frys.com
Plaza Invitational at Colonial and Wyndham Championship, at The Nationwide Tour Championship, which jumped him Open/169
where he strung four consecutive sub-par rounds together... from No. 27 on money list to No. 16. 2003: Won the Capitol
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 04 05 06 07 08
2004 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T9
2005 2 1 $11,100 PGA CUT
2006 29 16 1 1 2 5 1,274,580/73 THE PLAYERS CUT
2007 36 18 4 1,740/145 440,911/156
2008 35 22 3 6 100,610/63 899,215/116
Total 103 57 1 1 5 15 2,625,806
nationwide Tour
1998 1
2003 1
2004 2 1 $1,260/366
2005 21 14 1 1 4 8 227,997/16
2006 4 1 1 6,090/211
Total 29 16 1 1 4 9 235,347

Paul azinger
Paul Azinger (AYZ-ing-er)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Toni; Sarah Jean (12/28/85), Josie Lynn
FULL NAME: Paul William Azinger (4/21/89)
HEIGHT: 6-2 EDUCATION: Brevard Junior College; Florida State
WEIGHT: 175 University
BIRTHDATE: January 6, 1960 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Holyoke, MA TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981
RESIDENCE: Bradenton, FL Q SCHOOL: Fall 1981, 1983, 1984
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (12): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2002: Finished in the top 100 for the eighth consecutive
season and 17th time in 20-year career...Finished fourth
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1987 Phoenix Open, Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational, 2007: Limited to 13 events due to a back injury. Did not
Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open. 1988 Hertz play after the Travelers Championship in June. Granted at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, earning
Bay Hill Classic. 1989 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 1990 Major Medical Extension and had 14 events in 2008 to earn $360,000. Lost to eventual runner-up Scott McCarron in
MONY Tournament of Champions. 1991 AT&T Pebble $611,111 (combined with 2007 earnings of $174,069, would the semifinals. Fell to Brad Faxon in consolation match…
Beach National Pro-Am. 1992 THE TOUR Championship. equal 2007’s No. 125 earnings of $785,180) and receive Member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team for the fourth time.
1993 Memorial Tournament, New England Classic, PGA Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the Provided thrilling moment as he holed out on No. 18 to
Championship. 2000 Sony Open in Hawaii. 2008 campaign...Best finish was a T13 in first start of the halve singles match with Niclas Fasth. 2001: Made more
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season at the Sony Open in Hawaii. 2006: Finished in the than $1.5 million and missed just one cut for the second
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): top 125 for the first time since the 2002 season, thanks to year in a row. The only missed cut was at the Sony Open
Player Biographies
1990 BMW International Open [Eur]. 1992 BMW seven top-25s, including one top-10, a 10th at the Memorial in Hawaii, an event he came into as defending champion...
International Open [Eur]. Tournament. Combined partial status on TOUR with work as Chosen by Curtis Strange as Captain’s Choice for U.S. Ryder
analyst for ABC golf telecasts, paired with host Mike Tirico Cup team...Finished season making 18 consecutive cuts,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: the second-longest current streak behind Tiger Woods’ 78.
T32—Sony Open in Hawaii. and co-analyst Nick Faldo. Used his one-time top 50 on the
PGA TOUR career money list exemption for the season... 2000: Captured his 12th career victory at the Sony Open in
2008 SEASON: Named U.S. Ryder Cup captain on Nov. 6. 2005: Made 10 of Hawaii, his first victory since the 1993 PGA Championship.
Made just nine starts in a season dominated by his cap- 22 cuts with two top-25s and finished 187th on money list. Marked third year he began TOUR season with a victory,
taincy of the United States Ryder Cup team. Led U.S. team Best finish was T17 in first start at the Sony Open in Hawaii. including 1987 Phoenix Open and 1990 MONY Tournament
to victory at Valhalla...Made just two cuts, with a T32 at Was one stroke off the lead through 54 holes. Finished with of Champions...Member of victorious U.S. Presidents Cup
the Sony Open in Hawaii his best outing...Finished T63 at a 4-over-par 74 to fall from contention. 2004: Missed cut in team. Was a Captain’s Pick by U.S. Captain Ken Venturi.
the PGA Championship...Will play out of the Major Medical final two events to finish No. 126 on the money list, outside 1998: Recorded a career-best fifth at Masters, a T14 at
Extension category due to a back injury for second consecu- the top 125 for the second consecutive season. Managed U.S. Open and T13 at PGA. 1994: Played in only four events
tive season. Has five tournaments to earn $568,521, which to post three top-10s, including back-to-back top-10s at following chemotherapy and radiation treatments. 1993:
coupled with earnings of $174,069 in 2007, will equal No. the Sony Open in Hawaii (T10) and the Bob Hope Chrysler Enjoyed finest season of career before being diagnosed
125 from the 2007 money list and earn the Major Medical Classic (T9). 2003: Fighting an ailing back and hip, slumped with lymphoma in right shoulder blade in December...Kept
Extension status for the remainder of the 2009 season. to 169th on the money list, making only 10 cuts in 26 starts. the longest active winning streak on TOUR, seven years,
1982 21 10 1 1 $10,655/174 Masters T17 CUT T14 CUT 52 T31 CUT T17
1983 2 U.S. Open CUT CUT 34 CUT T6 T9 T24 CUT T33 T3 CUT
1984 21 14 3 27,821/144 British Open T2 T48 T8 T48 T59 T59 CUT
1985 33 18 3 6 81,179/93 PGA CUT CUT CUT 2 CUT T31 T33 1 CUT T31
1986 30 25 2 2 7 13 254,019/29 THE PLAYERS CUT T64 6 T30 T14 CUT T3 T29 T6 CUT
1987 27 22 3 1 9 15 822,481/2 TOUR Championship 4 T17 T3 11 T24 1 21
1988 27 21 1 1 1 10 16 594,850/11
1989 25 21 1 2 4 13 16 951,649/3 Year 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1990 26 22 1 3 12 18 944,731/4 Masters T18 T28 5 CUT T28 T15 CUT
1991 21 18 1 2 2 6 13 685,603/9 U.S. Open T67 T28 T14 T12 T12 T5 CUT
1992 23 20 1 1 3 10 14 929,863/7 British Open CUT CUT CUT T7 W/D
1993 24 17 3 1 6 12 13 1,458,456/2 PGA T31 T29 T13 T41 T24 T22 CUT CUT T55 CUT CUT T63
1994 4 2 1 13,422/242 THE PLAYERS CUT T14 CUT CUT T17 T7 CUT CUT T64
1995 23 15 1 5 182,595/100 TOUR Championship T11
1996 22 17 1 8 232,041/95 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 4
1997 20 12 3 4 262,045/93 Bridgestone Invitational T8 T5 T38 T39
1998 22 15 1 3 11 568,233/50 CA Championship CNL T43
1999 24 14 4 10 562,053/73
2000 20 19 1 7 14 1,597,139/27 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (5), 1989, 1991, 1993, 2002, 2008 (Captain); World Cup, 1989;
2001 20 19 1 4 13 1,509,130/33 The Presidents Cup (2), 1994 (Captain’s Assistant), 2000.
2002 20 13 2 4 769,926/90
2003 26 10 1 222,643/169
2004 23 14 3 4 601,438/126
2005 22 10 2 246,489/187
2006 30 16 1 7 702,090/121
2007 13 7 1 174,069/201
2008 9 2 42,590/234
Total 578 393 12 13 20 112 213 14,447,210

azinger, Paul
Paul Azinger (Continued)

Player biographies
going with three victories. Captured first major title by on Sunday to overtake third-round leader Wayne Levi by
defeating Greg Norman on second hole of sudden-death one stroke...Had 13 top-10s in 25 starts, the most in one Player STATISTICS
playoff at PGA Championship at Inverness. Earlier won season during his career...Captured singles victory over
Memorial Tournament in dramatic fashion, holing out Seve Ballesteros during his first Ryder Cup. 1988: Shot 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
from greenside bunker on 72nd hole to defeat Corey Pavin three rounds of 66, one being the final round, to win by five Scoring Average............................................72.08 (N/A)
by one stroke and Payne Stewart by two...Won New strokes over Tom Kite at the Hertz Bay Hill Classic. 1987: Driving Distance............................................285.8 (N/A)
England Classic after taking lead with third-round 64... Three-time winner, when he finished second on money list Driving Accuracy Percentage........................54.34% (N/A)
Ten top-three finishes were most since Tom Watson in behind Curtis Strange. Finished with rounds of 65-67 to Greens in Regulation Pct..............................51.75% (N/A)
1980...Finished second on money list to Nick Price. 1992: capture the Phoenix Open. Holed a 30-foot putt for eagle-3 Putting Average............................................1.785 (N/A)
Held on to his three-stroke advantage heading into the on the last hole at the Panasonic-Las Vegas Invitational
final round to win THE TOUR Championship by the same for second victory. Third-round 63 carried him to his third MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 68–Sony Open in Hawaii/2
margin over Lee Janzen at Pinehurst No. 2. 1991: Recorded victory at the Canon Sammy Davis, Jr.-Greater Hartford Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 1989
four-stroke victory over Brian Claar and Corey Pavin at the Open...Runner-up at British Open...Named 1987 PGA and Texas Open/2
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in February...Missed Golf World Player of the Year. 1984: PGA TOUR Qualifying Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $522,000–2000 Sony
nine tournaments during the middle of the season after Tournament medalist. Open in Hawaii/1
having right shoulder surgery on June 20...Won crucial
singles match against Jose Maria Olazabal during the PERSONAL: Career High Official World Rank: After 1994
Recipient of GWAA Ben Hogan Award in 1995, given to the Southwestern Bell Colonial/6
Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island. 1990: Opened with victory
in the MONY Tournament of Champions. Final-round 69 individual who has continued to be active in golf despite
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carried the 54-hole leader to a one-stroke victory over physical handicap or serious illness…His book, “Zinger,” is
Ian Baker-Finch...Shared the third-round lead with Fred about his fight against cancer…Started playing golf at age
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Couples at the Doral-Ryder Open but ended up losing in 5, but couldn’t break 40 until he was a high school senior…
a four-man playoff to Greg Norman. 1989: Captured his Gave a eulogy at longtime friend Payne Stewart’s memorial
second Canon Greater Hartford Open by shooting a 65 service in 1999…Loves to play foosball.
Hot Shots
No. 15 at TPC River Highlands
Par 4s with the Most Eagles in 2008

Rank Course Hole Par Yds Avg Score Eagles Tournament Name
1 TPC Boston 4 4 298 3.582 16 Deutsche Bank Championship
2 TPC River Highlands 15 4 296 3.663 9 Travelers Championship
2 TPC Summerlin 15 4 341 3.643 9 Justin Timberlake Shriners
3 TPC Deere Run 14 4 361 3.717 8 John Deere Classic
4 Warwick Hills G&CC 14 4 322 3.597 7 Buick Open
Par 5s with the Most Eagles in 2008

Rank Course Hole Par Yds Avg Score Eagles Tournament Name
1 Glen Abbey GC 18 5 524 4.444 33 RBC Canadian
4 Sedgefield CC 5 5 529 4.387 26 Wyndham Championship

Aaron baddeley
Aaron Baddeley (BAD-a-lay)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Richelle; Jewell Kalaiah (11/12/08)
(through 2009) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, fitness
FULL NAME: Aaron John Baddeley TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000
WEIGHT: 182
BIRTHDATE: March 17, 1981
BIRTHPLACE: Lebanon, NH
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2006 Verizon Heritage) with a one-stroke victory at the first PGA TOUR title, rallying with birdies on Nos. 14 and 15,
FBR Open, close to where he lives at nearby Grayhawk GC. two of the hardest holes on the PGA TOUR, and beating Jim
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2006 Verizon Heritage. 2007 FBR Open.
Closed with consecutive 7-under-par 64s for a winning total Furyk with a 6-foot par putt on Harbour Town’s lighthouse
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (4): of 21-under-par 263. His 14-under-par total on the weekend closing hole. On Easter Sunday morning, Baddeley, who
1999 Holden Australian Open [Aus]. 2000 Holden Australian tied the tournament record for the lowest last 36 holes. aspires to be a minister when his golf career is complete,
Open [Aus]. 2001 Greg Norman Holden International [Aus]. Became the fourth international player to win the event spoke at Harbour Town’s Sunrise Service by the 18th green.
2007 MasterCard Masters [Aus]. since the tournament moved to TPC Scottsdale in 1987... He also celebrated his one-year wedding anniversary on
T6 at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship, Saturday...Led the TOUR in putts per round (27.96). 2005:
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: giving him top-10 finishes in two of the three World Golf Recorded back-to-back top-10s for the first time in his
T2—Verizon Heritage; T9—World Golf Championships- Championships events...2006 Verizon Heritage champion career with his T7 finish at the Nissan Open and T6 finished
Accenture Match Play Championship; T10—BMW
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finished T10 at the 2007 Verizon Heritage in his first career the next week at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson....Best
Championship. title defense. Second-round 66 was tied for the second- effort of the season was a T4 at the Reno-Tahoe Open,
2008 SEASON: lowest round of the day, behind Ernie Els’ 65. Played his six strokes behind wire-to-wire champion Vaughn Taylor.
Collected nine top-25 finishes en route to a No. 43 finish in final five holes of the tournament 4-over par to drop out of 2004: Made 70 percent of his season earnings during the
the FedExCup standings. Made the cut in 17 of 22 starts, title contention...Held the 54-hole lead over Tiger Woods West Coast Swing ($445,509, six tournaments), thanks to a
surpassing $1 million in earnings for the fourth straight at the U.S. Open at Oakmont CC after opening 72-70-70. runner-up finish in Tucson. In 38th career professional start
season…Finished T9 in the World Golf Championships- Paired with Woods in final group on Sunday, triple-bogeyed finished second to Heath Slocum at the Chrysler Classic of
Accenture Match Play Championship. Defeated Mark first hole en route to 10-over-par 80. Finished T13...Shared Tucson. Had not made a bogey since the second round at
Calcavecchia (4 and 2) and then David Toms conceded the the 36-hole lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship, the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort and Spa, but a three-
second-round match due to a bad back. Fell to eventual but a pair of 70s dropped him to fifth at TPC Boston... putt on the 72nd green ended the streak and his chance
champion Tiger Woods in 20 holes in the third round… Tied for the 54-hole lead with Steve Stricker at the BMW at victory...Needed to make the cut at the season-ending
Fired four rounds in the 60s on Hilton Head Island in April Championship after opening 68-65-65. Playing in the final Chrysler Championship to secure a spot in the top 125 on
to place T2 at the Verizon Heritage, where he won his first pairing with Stricker on Sunday, posted a final-round 66 to the final season money list, finished 67th. 2003: PGA TOUR
PGA TOUR event in 2006. The T2 was his third consecutive finish second, two shots shy of champion Tiger Woods...In rookie had a strong debut thanks to three top-10s, including
top-10 finish at Harbour Town…Didn’t crack the top 10 first career start at THE TOUR Championship presented by losing in a two-hole playoff to Ernie Els at the Sony Open
again until 11 tournaments later, finishing T10 at the BMW Coca-Cola, finished 24th to lock up a sixth-place finish in in Hawaii. Made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to
Championship. final FedExCup standings, earning an $800,000 bonus...Beat get into a playoff. On the second playoff hole at Waialae
Daniel Chopra on the fourth playoff hole in late November Country Club, Els made a 43-foot birdie putt from the fringe
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: to win the MasterCard Masters in Australia. 2006: Won for of the 10th green. Baddeley left his 20-foot birdie putt on
2007: Had the best season of his career, with seven top-10 the first time on the PGA TOUR and accumulated more than the edge. The runner-up spot was his first career top-10...
finishes, a victory and more than $3 million in earnings... $1.5 million in earnings...Won the Verizon Heritage for his Missed the better part of three months during the year due
Won for the second time in 21 starts (dating back to the
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
2000A 9 1 Masters CUT CUT T52 CUT
2001 9 2 $19,435 U.S. Open CUT CUT T13 T29
2002 3 2 16,380 British Open CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
2003 20 15 1 3 4 989,168/73 PGA T57 T55 CUT T13
2004 27 16 1 1 3 632,876/123 THE PLAYERS CUT 78 CUT T37 T32
2005 27 16 5 8 1,006,006/78 TOUR Championship 24
2006 25 14 1 2 6 1,516,513/55 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T9
2007 23 19 1 1 7 13 103,350/6 3,441,119/10 Bridgestone Invitational T54 T20 T43
2008 22 17 1 3 9 101,375/43 1,665,587/49 CA Championship CNL T6 T15
Total 165 102 2 4 21 43 9,287,083
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup, 2001.
2001 1 1 $1,413/279
2002 17 11 3 1 5 9 216,536/10
Total 18 12 3 1 5 9 217,949

Baddeley, Aaron
Aaron Baddeley (Continued)

Player biographies
to ankle injury suffered playing ultimate frisbee after the since Bruce Devlin in 1959...First amateur to receive a
Bay Hill Invitational in late March. He was out of action special invitation to the Masters (2000) since 1976...Was Player STATISTICS
from THE PLAYERS Championship until coming back at selected to the Eisenhower World Team, becoming the
the FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he finished T53. 2002: youngest Australian to represent his country in any world 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Earned his way on to the PGA TOUR via a 10th-place finish team event. Scoring Average............................................70.31 (40)
on the Nationwide Tour money list. Posted three runner-up Driving Distance............................................289.4 (82)
finishes, at the Knoxville Open, Bank of America Monterey PERSONAL: Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.38% (147)
Peninsula Classic and the Gila River Classic. 2001: Played Born in New Hampshire before family moved back to Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.19% (176)
in nine TOUR events and teamed with Adam Scott for Australia when Aaron was only 2. Father Ron served as Putting Average............................................1.750 (12)
a T14 at the World Cup...Winner of the Greg Norman chief mechanic for Mario Andretti’s race team in New
Holden International. Finished as the 2000-01 PGA TOUR Hampshire. Holds dual American and Australian citizen- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
ship…Introduced to golf at age 8 by his grandmother, Jean 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent BMW
of Australasia Order of Merit Champion and did not miss a Championship/2
cut on the PGA Tour of Australasia that year. Amateur: In Baddeley…Counts fashion as one of his hobbies along with
fitness, food and music…If he didn’t become a professional Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2003
2000, made one cut, a T57 at Honda Classic, in nine TOUR Valero Texas Open/4
appearances. Stayed with countryman Greg Norman during golfer wanted to be the best fitness trainer in the world…
The Aaron Baddeley International Junior Championship, in Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2007 FBR
The Honda Classic, his first TOUR start. Highlight of the Open/1
year came when he defended his Holden Australian Open its eighth playing, was held last December with the boys’
and girls’ winners receiving spots in the Australian men’s Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 EDS Byron
title...In 1999, won the Holden Australian Open, becoming Nelson Championship/16
the youngest player to win that event and the first amateur and women’s opens…Web site Badds.com.
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Hot Shots No. 7 at Pebble Beach
Shortest Par 3s in 2008

1 Pebble Beach GL 7 3 106 2.917 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
2 El Camaleon 7 3 116 2.898 Mayakoba Golf Classic
3 Torrey Pines (North Course) 3 3 121 3.019 Buick Invitational
4 Spyglass Hill GC 15 3 130 2.906 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
5 PGA West (Palmer Course) 17 3 130 2.969 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Longest Par 3s in 2008

1 Oakland Hills CC (South Course) 9 3 257 3.396 PGA Championship
2 Colonial CC 4 3 252 3.210 Crowne Plaza Invitational
4 TPC Sugarloaf 8 3 248 3.221 AT&T Classic

Briny Baird
Briny Baird
EXEMPT STATUS: 27th in 2008 FedExCup points FAMILY: Wife, Laura; Madison Kaye (3/10/03), Taylor
FULL NAME: Michael Jancey Baird Rae (2/1/05), Brody Gray (12/3/07)
HEIGHT: 5-11 EDUCATION: Valdosta State University (1995,
WEIGHT: 185 Communications)
BIRTHDATE: May 11, 1972 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Miami Beach, FL TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995
RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL Q SCHOOL: 1998
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: season...Played the most rounds (115), led the TOUR in scor- ner David Gossett. Second-place check worth $302,400 or
ing on par 5s (137-under) and made the most birdies (411). $27,306 less than father Butch Baird won in 20-plus years
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2—2001 John Deere Classic, T2—2003 Buick Open, 2004
FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. 2006: Playing out of the No. 126-150 category, made the on PGA TOUR. 2000: Graduated to the PGA TOUR with
most of his limited opportunities to regain card for 2007... fourth-place finish on the Nationwide Tour money list...Won
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Carded T5 honors at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, before his the Monterrey Open with tournament-record 20-under par.
2000 Monterrey Open. third top-10 (T9) at the 84 LUMBER Classic, jumping into the 1999: Finished 186th on the money list as a TOUR rookie.
top 100 on the money list. 2005: Fell out of the top 125 for 1998: Finished 12th at PGA TOUR Qualifying School to earn
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the first time since rookie season in 1999. Unable to finish his first TOUR card. Amateur: 1994 and 1995 Division II
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4—THE PLAYERS Championship, Puerto Rico Open pre- better than T58 in final three starts and finished the season champion and Player of the Year at Valdosta (GA) State...
sented by Banco Popular; T9—Wyndham Championship. at No. 126 on the money list…In eighth start of the season, Winner of Press Thornton Future Masters in 1989.
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2008 SEASON: posted first top-10, a T8, at the Bay Hill Invitational...Held
PERSONAL:
Had the second best season of his PGA TOUR career, finish- the 18- and 36-hole leads at the Michelin Championship at
Las Vegas after opening 62-66. Fell from contention after a Beginning in 2003, in cooperation with the National Center
ing 27th in the FedExCup standings, earning more than $2 for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), placed a photo
million for only the second time in his career (2003) and 6-over-par 78 in the third round, but rebounded with a final-
round 65 to finish T8. 2004: Finished in the top 100 on the of a local missing child on his golf bag at every PGA TOUR
ranking in the top 10 in Greens in Regulation…First top-10 event to raise awareness of missing children in the United
of the season came at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open, money list for the fourth consecutive season. Posted three
top-10s in 30 TOUR starts, including a T2 finish at the FUNAI States…Was MVP of high school soccer team…Has an
where he was T2 through 54 holes before finishing T4 after unusual putting style he adopted from his teacher in 1999.
a final-round 72. Bogeyed Nos. 9-12 in the final round to Classic at Walt Disney World Resort after holding the 36-
and 54-hole lead, his third career runner-up finish...Shot a Keeps most of his weight on his left foot, which is placed
fall out of contention…Held the 36-hole lead at the Zurich decidedly forward, to encourage remaining still over putts.
Classic and was T2 through 54 holes before a final-round second-round 62 at the Nissan Open and finished T10...
74 left him T12…Recorded his second top-10 of the season Made a hole-in-one on the third hole during the first round
with a fourth-place finish at THE PLAYERS. Was in conten- of the Buick Open with a 4-iron from 197 yards. His father,
Butch, made the first hole-in-one at the Buick Open in 1962
Player STATISTICS
tion for most of the final round before bogeys on 15 and
17 dropped him back. Finished four behind winner Sergio on the same hole. 2003: Finished a career-best 22nd on the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Garcia. Fourth-place check for $456,000 was the largest money list with a career-high seven top-10s and played Scoring Average............................................70.07 (21)
of his nine-year PGA TOUR career…Finished T9 at the in THE TOUR Championship for the first time...Aided by Driving Distance............................................285.8 (115)
Wyndahm Championship prior to playing in all four events rounds of 65-66 on the weekend, finished T2 at Buick Open, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.55% (65)
of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, including a two shots behind champion Jim Furyk...Tied a TOUR birdie- Greens in Regulation Percentage.................70.37% (3)
second appearance in THE TOUR Championship presented eagle streak record during the second round of the FUNAI Putting Average............................................1.814 (164)
by Coca-Cola (T27). Finish also earned an invitation to his Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Began streak with
second Masters in 2009. an eagle on the 15th hole and then birdied the next seven MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
holes for a total of 9-under over eight holes. Billy Mayfair 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Wyndham Championship/3
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: set the mark at the 2001 Buick Open. 2002: Recorded two Career Low Round/Round: 62–4 times, most recent 2008
2007: Played in two events in the inaugural PGA TOUR top-10s and earned $817,514...Best finish of the year was Wyndham Championship/3
Playoffs for the FedExCup, finishing 101st on the points a T3 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at 28-under-par 332, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $456,000–2008 THE
list...Recorded seven top-25s and wound up 100th on two strokes behind champion Phil Mickelson and David PLAYERS Championship/4
the money list...Only top-10 came in 15th start, a T9 at Berganio, Jr. 2001: Made most of return to PGA TOUR by Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 BellSouth
the AT&T Classic...After missing the cut at the Travelers finishing 63rd on the money list...Runner-up at John Deere Classic/53
Championship in June, made 14 cuts in a row to finish the Classic, where he finished one stroke behind first-time win-
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1999 28 12 $115,357/186 Masters CUT
2001 31 22 1 2 6 812,001/63 U.S. Open T40 CUT
2002 33 22 1 2 6 817,514/82 PGA T22 T43 T39 T37 T42
2003 33 24 1 1 7 16 2,202,519/22 THE PLAYERS T49 T11 T33 T56 CUT 4
2004 30 21 1 3 9 1,156,517/69 TOUR Championship T13 T27
2005 33 18 2 5 624,191/126 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2006 25 16 3 8 844,547/102
2007 31 26 1 7 88,298/101 985,453/100
2008 30 26 3 14 105,609/27 2,039,808/37
Total 274 187 3 2 23 71 9,597,907
nationwide Tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Raank
1996 22 8 2 $11,369/115
1997 23 11 2 7 33,433/58
2000 26 19 1 1 9 14 271,897/4
Total 71 38 1 1 11 23 316,699

Bateman, Brian
Brian Bateman
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Dawn; Oliver Edwards
(through 2009) EDUCATION: Louisiana State University (1996,
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Brian Bateman Marketing)

HEIGHT: 5-10 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Duck hunting, fishing, cooking,
WEIGHT: 185 wine, Deuce (dog)
BIRTHDATE: February 25, 1973 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996
BIRTHPLACE: Monroe, LA Q SCHOOL: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006
RESIDENCE: Monroe, LA; plays out of Bayou Desiard CC Nationwide Tour Alumnus
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Championship. Closed with a 5-under 66 to move into the Tri-Cities Open. Amateur: All-America selection in 1996...
2007 Buick Open. top-10. Collected $374,000 to improve his season earnings NCAA Academic All-America in 1995...Three-time All-
to $613,361. It was his third career top-10 and his first Southeastern Conference selection, as well as three-time
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): since he finished T7 at the 2004 HP Classic of New Orleans. Academic All-SEC selection...Winner of 1992 Louisiana
1998 Carolina Classic. His top-10 in Boston earned him a spot in the field at the State Amateur...Louisiana state junior champion in 1990
Canadian Open the next week. 2004: Finished in the top and state high school champion in 1989.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 125 for the first time in his three-year TOUR career. Year
T20—Masters Tournament; T23—Mercedes-Benz included his first two top-10s on TOUR and a career-high PERSONAL:
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Championship. six top-25s...Solid play allowed him to jump up the Official A big wine enthusiast with an extensive collection. He
and his wife travel to the California wine country often…
2008 SEASON: World Golf Ranking list from No. 428 to No. 176 after THE
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TOUR Championship...Finished third at The Honda Classic Avid LSU football and Atlanta Braves baseball fan…Loves
Struggled during the 2008 season, finishing No. 185 in to cook…Collects famous musicians’ memorabilia…Avid
FedExCup standings and No. 195 on the official money list for first career top-10 in his 66th career start. Previous
best was T11 at the 2003 HP Classic of New Orleans. reader, especially Clive Cussler novels.
(his worst showing since joining the TOUR in 2002)…Did
not crack the top-10 in 18 starts, with a T20 at the Masters Collected $340,000, which topped his best year on TOUR
Tournament his best outing. in 2002, when he made 31 starts and earned $281,421... Player STATISTICS
Louisiana native and LSU graduate posted four rounds in
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the 60s to finish T7 at the HP Classic of New Orleans. 2003: 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Collected his first PGA TOUR win at the Buick Open Earned TOUR card for third consecutive season through the Scoring Average............................................71.78 (176)
and surpassed the $1-million mark in earnings for the first Qualifying Tournament where he finished T12. Made 10 cuts Driving Distance............................................287.6 (94)
time in his career...Competed in the first three events in in 26 starts in 2003, with one top-25, a T11 in home state Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.86% (111)
the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, finishing 67th... at HP Classic of New Orleans. 2002: Rookie season, making Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.08% (160)
Became the first player to capture his first PGA TOUR win just over half of his cuts and posting four top-25s, including Putting Average............................................1.817 (170)
at the Buick Open since Tom Pernice, Jr. in 1999. First-round a then-career-best T15 at the SEI Pennsylvania Classic.
7-under 65 set the pace for the win, culminating with a Earned return trip to TOUR via a T8 finish at the Qualifying MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
12-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to avoid a four-man Tournament. 2001: Member of Nationwide Tour for fifth 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Crowne Plaza Invitational at
playoff. Got up and down for pars on 16 and 17 before the straight season. Finished 58th on Nationwide Tour money Colonial/2
birdie. Prior to the win, referred to himself as a “Q-School list but earned first TOUR card by finishing T32 at TOUR Career Low Round/Round: 64–2005 Bank of America
veteran” having been there nearly 10 times. Most exciting Qualifying Tournament. 1998: Best season on Nationwide Colonial/1
part about the win, he said, was a trip to Augusta, GA, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $882,000–2007 Buick
Tour when he finished 20th on the money list with $107,590
for the 2008 Masters, which Bateman has dreamed about Open/1
in earnings. Picked up first career victory at Carolina Classic Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 The
since he was a kid. 2006: Collected his first top-10 of the in Raleigh, NC, coming from behind to defeat Jimmy Green
season with a third-place finish at the Deutsche Bank Presidents Cup/132
by one stroke. Lost playoff to Matt Gogel later that year at
1991 1 Masters T20
1997 1 PGA CUT T50
2002 31 16 4 $281,421/159 Bridgestone Invitational T74
2003 26 10 1 217,150/173
2004 24 18 1 2 6 919,255/86
2005 32 18 4 505,517/141
2006 26 10 1 1 2 645,153/128
2007 18 9 1 1 1 91,109/67 1,022,763/94
2008 18 6 2 832/185 227,470/195
Total 178 87 1 2 4 20 3,818,729
nationwide tour
1997 20 8 2 2 $16,735/96
1998 26 17 1 1 5 10 107,590/20
1999 22 8 3 13,059/115
2000 18 9 4 37,607/101
2001 24 17 2 10 75,343/58
Total 110 59 1 1 9 29 250,334

Cameron Beckman
Cameron Beckman
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; Hannah Reid (10/16/02), Luke
(through 2010) Michael (10/20/05)
FULL NAME: Cameron Reid Beckman EDUCATION: Texas Lutheran University (1993, Art)
HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Art, movies, time with friends
BIRTHDATE: February 15, 1970 Q SCHOOL: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2006
BIRTHPLACE: Minneapolis, MN Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: San Antonio, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): Qualifying School. Fourth successful venture to the finals of of a stiff neck, fired consecutive 67s to edge Chad Campbell
Qualifying School. Finished 176th on money list, with eight by one stroke. Birdied three of the final five holes to make
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2001 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. 2008 Frys.com Open.
made cuts in 16 starts playing with Past Champion status… up a three-stroke deficit. 2000: Finished in the top-25 seven
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Posted lone top-10 of the season in second start, a T9 at times. Wound up 139th on the money list and was forced to
1—Frys.com Open; T10—Children’s Miracle Network the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. 2005: Finished 152nd on the go back to Qualifying School, where he finished T4 to secure
Classic presented by Walmart. money list and was forced to go back to Qualifying School, his card for the 2001 season. 1999: Posted three top-25s
where he failed to retain his card for the 2006 season… in 28 TOUR events and finished 172nd on the money list...
2008 SEASON: Finished T5 for the second time in three years at the 84 Successfully retained his card for the 2000 season by finish-
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Topped $1 million in earnings for just the second time LUMBER Classic, his first and only top-10 finish of the sea- ing T23 at the year-end Qualifying Tournament. Amateur:
(2001). Finished the season No. 82 in earnings, with 16 son. 2004: Finished in the top 125 for the fourth consecutive 1991 NAIA individual champion at Texas Lutheran.
made cuts in 29 starts…Followed a 6-under-par 64 in
Player Biographies
season...Finished T9 at the Buick Classic after a final-round
the third round of the Frys.com Open in Scottsdale, AZ in 75 while playing in the final pairing left him five shots shy PERSONAL:
October with a 7-under 63 Sunday to force sudden death of eventual winner Sergio Garcia…Ended the year on a high On the relief of making it into the top 125 on the money list
with Kevin Sutherland. Par-4 on the second extra hole gave mark, making five cuts in last six starts, including T4 in the after going to the Qualifying Tournament 10 times previous-
Texan his second PGA TOUR win and first top-10 finish of 2004 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World. 2003: Finished ly: “I could take a nap sitting here right now,” Beckman said
the season. The PGA TOUR Fall Series victory moved him 106th on the money list and recorded six top-25s…Shared at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic, the final event of
from 175th to 86th on the Official Money List, to thus avoid second-round lead with Robert Damron at the 84 LUMBER 2007 where he sewed up his PGA TOUR card for 2008.
having to re-qualify for a 2009 exemption…Added another Classic and held two-stroke advantage through 54 holes
top-10 finish (T10) at the season-ending Children’s Miracle
Network Classic presented by Walmart.
prior to picking up his only top-10 of the season, a T5... Player STATISTICS
Had a bulging disc late in the season that kept him from
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: competing. Doctors recommended that he should spend 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Finished 112th on the money list and retained his the end of the season doing an extensive workout program Scoring Average............................................71.57 (162)
PGA TOUR card for the 2008 season...On the strength of so he could be healthy for the 2004 season. Last event of Driving Distance............................................283.9 (136)
a first-round, 6-under-par 64, finished solo seventh at the 2003 was the Valero Texas Open in late September. 2002: Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.34% (70)
Mayakoba Golf Classic...Second top-10 was a T3 at the Finished 72nd on the money list and recorded a personal- Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.85% (113)
Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. best nine top-25s...Recorded his first top-10 and only top-5 Putting Average............................................1.788 (86)
Jumped from 147th to 128th on the TOUR money list with finish of the season with a T3 at the Bob Hope Chrysler
three events remaining. The T3 was best finish since a T3 Classic…Second top-10 came at the Touchstone Energy MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at the 2002 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic...T5 at the Ginn sur Tuscon Open, where he finished T6…Recorded his third 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Frys.com Open/4
Mer Classic and a T20 at the Children’s Miracle Network and final top-10 on the season at the Verizon Byron Nelson Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 2008
Classic, where he finished T8. 2001: Finished strong by Frys.com Open/4
Classic moved him into the top 125. Finished fourth on
earning first TOUR victory at the Southern Farm Bureau Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $900,000–2008 Frys.
TOUR in Greens In Regulation with a 69.87 percentage com Open/1
average. 2006: After finishing out of the top 125 on the Classic to finish a career-high 50th on money list...Despite
nearly withdrawing from the Southern Farm Bureau Classic, Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Bay Hill
money list for the second consecutive season, regained Invitational presented by Cooper Tires/76
TOUR card for 2007 season with a T4 finish at PGA TOUR the last full-field official money event of the year because
1993 1 U.S. Open CUT
1997 1 1 $5,185/305 British Open CUT
1998 1 PGA T53
1999 28 12 3 147,036/172 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T26 T73 W/D
2000 26 14 6 291,515/139
2001 29 23 1 4 7 1,071,343/50
2002 26 18 1 3 9 907,740/72
2003 26 18 1 6 608,981/106
2004 30 20 2 4 779,189/107
2005 31 16 1 4 474,107/152
2006 16 8 1 4 288,427/176
2007 29 19 1 3 7 902,258/112
2008 29 16 1 2 4 1,262/166 1,312,837/82
Total 273 165 2 2 17 54 6,788,618
nationwide Tour
1995 3 2 1 $2,416/198
1997 23 8 1 2 11,089/117
1998 3
1999 1
2000 4 3 6,948/190
2006 8 7 1 4 4 102,977/62
Total 42 20 1 5 7 123,430

Berganio, Jr., David
David Berganio, Jr.

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension EDUCATION: University of Arizona
FULL NAME: David Berganio, Jr. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball
Player biographies

WEIGHT: 170 Q SCHOOL: 1996
BIRTHDATE: January 14, 1969 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1996, 2000)
BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA
RESIDENCE: Sylmar, CA
FAMILY: Single
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: Playing on fourth consecutive Major Medical Extension, others at the Monterrey Open. Also had three runners-up
2—2002 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. limited to just two events, making one cut at the Chrysler finishes...Earned his initial TOUR card for the 1997 season
Classic of Tucson. 2005: Played in one event, a missed cut at PGA TOUR Qualifying School. Amateur: Winner of the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. 2004: Played in just two 1991 and 1993 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championships.
1996 Monterrey Open. 1999 Permian Basin Open. 2000 events on a Major Medical Extension. 2003: Limited to only
Omaha Classic. 15 starts due to a bulging disk. Did not play again after a PERSONAL:
first-round withdrawal at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in late Played on the same college team at Arizona as PGA TOUR
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: June. Granted a Major Medical Extension...Lone top-25 in member Jim Furyk...Was introduced to the game while grow-
2
T82—Wachovia Championship. 15 starts was a T19 at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, ing up in an economically depressed area of Los Angeles by
a local priest who gave him his first set of clubs.
2008 SEASON: aided by a final-round 66. 2002: Earned career-best finish
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Will receive his sixth consecutive Major Medical Extension (2nd) and largest paycheck ($432,000) after losing to Phil
in 2009. Has five events to earn $346,342, which coupled Mickelson in a one-hole playoff at the Bob Hope Chrysler
with earnings of $141,150 over the last six years, will equal Classic. Birdied the final hole of regulation to tie Mickelson Player STATISTICS
No. 125 from the 2003 money list ($487,495) and earn the at 30-under-par 330. Fourth-round 64 tied PGA TOUR career
low. 2001: Finished in the top 100 on the TOUR money list 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the Scoring Average............................................73.28 (N/A)
2009 season….Finished T7 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying for the first time...Had just one career top-10 entering the
Driving Distance............................................302.8 (N/A)
Tournament to gain fully exempt status beyond his medical year and added four more, including a career-best T3 at Driving Accuracy Percentage........................71.43% (N/A)
extension. Shot a final-round 65, tied for the day’s low round, the Canon Greater Hartford Open...Held first-round lead in Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.89% (N/A)
to qualify…Missed the cut in his only start of the 2008 season AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am after tying Spyglass Putting Average............................................1.826 (N/A)
at the FBR Open, with rounds of 72-73. Hill course record with 8-under 64. 2000: Finished 11th on
the Nationwide Tour money list to regain his PGA TOUR MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: card. Captured the Omaha Classic by shooting a 67 in the 2008 Low Round/Round: 72–FBR Open/1
2007: Fifth consecutive Major Medical Extension in 2008 final round to tie Ahmad Bateman. Used a par-4 on the Career Low Round/Round: 63–1997 GTE Byron Nelson
after playing in three events as he continued to come second playoff hole to capture his third career victory. 1999: Golf Classic/2
back from disk injury. Coupled with $141,150 earned in 23 Picked up his second title with a two-stroke win over Dicky Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $432,000–2002 Bob
events over the last five years, had the opportunity to play Thompson and Paul Gow at the Permian Basin Open. 1997: Hope Chrysler Classic/2
in six events to earn $346,345 and match the $487,495 As a rookie, finished just outside of keeping his conditional Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Bob Hope
winnings of 2003’s No. 125, Esteban Toledo. Made one cut card on the PGA TOUR at No. 155 on the money list. 1996: Chrysler Classic/99
in three starts, a T82 at the Wachovia Championship. 2006: Final-round 66 gave him a one-stroke victory over four
1991A 1 Masters CUT CUT
1992A 2 U.S. Open CUT T47 T16 T28 CUT
1993A 2 1 THE PLAYERS W/D T56
1993 2 1 $2,486/302
1994 4 1 5,105/273 Year 05 06
1996 4 2 1 36,590/211 U.S. Open CUT
1997 30 14 1 3 118,290/155
1998 3 1 6,487/300
1999 5 4 48,015/228 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1993.
2000 4 3 34,625
2001 25 16 1 4 6 685,082/76
2002 30 13 1 1 2 573,151/115
2003 15 6 1 124,065/197
2004 2
2005 1
2006 2 1 6,060/263
2007 3 1 11,025/251
2008 1
Total 136 64 1 1 6 13 1,650,982
nationwide Tour
1993 1
1994 5 4 2 $6,830/123
1995 4
1996 21 17 1 3 7 12 146,047/4
1998 20 14 6 8 76,969/32
1999 21 10 1 1 3 7 80,399/29
2000 24 17 1 4 14 196,512/11
2004 1 1
2005 2 1 1,500/327
2006 2 1 1,815/275
2007 3 3 11,839/204
2008 1
Total 105 68 3 3 1 20 43 521,911

Matt Bettencourt
Matt Bettencourt
EXEMPT STATUS: 1st on 2008 Nationwide Tour FAMILY: Wife, Kelly
money list EDUCATION: Modesto Junior College (1997, Business
FULL NAME: Matthew Michael Bettencourt Administration)
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, traveling, all sports
BIRTHDATE: April 12, 1975 JOINED TOUR: 2009
BIRTHPLACE: Alameda, CA Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
RESIDENCE: Greenville, SC; plays out of Thornblade Club
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): jump to No. 12 on the money list…Capped the season Made the cut in seven of 26 appearances during his rookie
with his second win at the Nationwide Tour Championship, season on the Nationwide Tour. Opened the season with
Section
2008 Oregon Classic, Nationwide Tour Championship at
TPC Craig Ranch. making birdie on the final hole to finish 17-under and one T12 at the inaugural BellSouth Panama Championship,
stroke ahead of Jeff Klauk. Career-best $180,000 propelled one of four top-25 finishes. Had a T6 at the Permian Basin
2008 SEASON: him into the top spot on the money list, earning an invita- Charity Golf Classic for his only top-10 showing. Finished
Made a meteoric rise on the money list in the final weeks tion into the 2009 PLAYERS Championship and the Crowne the season ranked No. 95 in earnings. 2003: Managed two
of the 2008 Nationwide Tour season, thanks to four top- Plaza Invitational at Colonial. His $447,863 for the season top-25 finishes in three starts on the Nationwide Tour,
five finishes in his final six starts. Victories at the Oregon bettered only by Troy Matteson ($495,009 in 2005) and including T16 at the Alberta Calgary Classic and a T24 the
2
Classic and the Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Zach Johnson ($494,882 in 2003) in Tour history. Even start- following week at the Envirocare Utah Classic. Made the
Craig Ranch propelled him over a six-tournament stretch ing in the tournament was not guaranteed mid-week, as a cut in seven of nine events on the Canadian Tour, with two
Player Biographies
from No. 77 on the money list into the top spot, earning kidney stone forced a hospital visit just before midnight on top-10 performances. A season-best T9 at the Bay Mills
full status on the PGA TOUR in 2009…Just two top-10 Wednesday. Was hooked up to an IV and passed the stone Open Players Championship helped him jump into the 25th
finishes in first 23 starts of the season, including T10 at the four hours later. spot on the final money list. Amateur: Named the Northern
Nationwide Tour Players Cup and T8 the following week California Golf Association Player of the Year in 2001 and
at the Price Cutter Charity Championship…A solo-fifth- CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2002. Won the NCGA Amateur Championship in 2000.
place finish at the Albertsons Boise Open began a furious Member of the Nationwide Tour from 2004-05 and 2008. Advanced to the round of 32 at the 2001 and 2002 U.S.
six-event finish to the season. Followed that a week later Has never played in a PGA TOUR event prior to his rookie Amateur. Never played golf collegiately.
at the Oregon Classic with his first career title. Shared the season in 2009. 2007: Finished No. 15 and No. 37 on the
first-round lead and then held a three-stroke edge after Canadian Tour and Tarheel Tour money lists, respectively. PERSONAL:
54 holes. A back-and-forth battle with runner-up Bubba Best finish on the Tarheel Tour was a runner-up effort Biggest thrill in golf was winning the 2008 Nationwide Tour
Dickerson saw the lead increase to five on the back nine at the Walnut Creek Classic. Made the cut in all 11 Championship…Lists Michael Jordan, Payne Stewart and
before a three-shot swing at the par-5 15th cut the margin Canadian Tour appearances. 2006: Two made cuts in three his dad as his heroes. Got his start in golf from his father.
to one. Three solid pars down the stretch resulted in a appearances on the Nationwide Tour, finishing T20 at the Has a twin sister, Michelle.
two-shot win. First-place check vaulted him from No. 53 to Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship and T30 at
No. 19 on the money list. Had made the cut in just 32 of 72 the Price Cutter Charity Championship. Made six starts on
Nationwide Tour starts prior to the win…Shared the lead the Canadian Tour, finishing No. 43 on that Tour’s Order of Player STATISTICS
with D.A. Points into the final round of the Miccosukee Merit. Had eight starts on the Tarheel Tour, finishing T71
Championship. Watched Points hole out for eagle from the on the money list. 2005: Made the cut in seven of 16 starts MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
fairway on the 72nd hole, but then holed his 12-foot birdie on the Nationwide Tour, with two top-25 finishes and a Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 ADT Skills
putt to force the playoff, which Points won with a birdie on then-career-best T3 at the Scholarship America Showdown, Challenge/248
the first extra hole. Runner-up finish was good for a 10-spot which at the time he called his biggest thrill in golf. 2004:

nationwide Tour
1994 1
2003 3 2 2 $8,865/204
2004 26 7 1 4 45,004/95
2005 16 7 1 1 2 41,500/106
2006 3 2 1 10,058/185
2008 29 18 2 1 6 9 447,863/1
Total 78 36 2 1 1 8 18 553,290

Bohn, Jason
Jason Bohn (Bone)

EXEMPT STATUS: 123rd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of Alabama (1995, Finance)
FULL NAME: Jason Duehn Bohn SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, college football
Player biographies

BIRTHDATE: April 24, 1973 JOINED TOUR: 2004
BIRTHPLACE: Lewisburg, PA Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003)
RESIDENCE: Acworth, GA
FAMILY: Wife, Tewana; Conner (6/18/05), Cameron
(2/28/08)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: at the Chattanooga Classic. Fired four rounds in 60s to edge
2005 B.C. Open. 2007: Limited to 17 events due to a rib injury suffered at Kyle Thompson by one stroke with a tournament-record
the Memorial Tournament in June, where he was forced 263. Had four additional top-10s, including playoff losses at
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): to withdraw. After one month of rest, re-injured ribs at the the Samsung Canadian PGA Championship and the Oregon
2003 Chattanooga Classic. A&T National and did not play for the remainder of the sea- Classic. 2001: Fired a final-round, 13-under-par 58 to win
son. Granted Major Medical Extension and had 12 events the Bayer Championship on the Canadian Tour, one of his
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): two wins on that Tour. 2000: Made two starts on the PGA
2000 Shell Payless Open [Can]. 2001 Bayer Championship in 2008 to equal 2007’s No. 125 earnings of $785,180)...
Posted four top-25s in 17 starts, with a best finish of T11 TOUR, both in Canada, and did not make the cut...Recorded
2
[Can]. first Canadian Tour victory at the 2000 Shell Payless Open.
at the FBR Open. 2006: Matched his career-high with three
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: top-10s (2005) in third year on TOUR, including a runner-up PERSONAL:
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3—Wachovia Championship; 6—Verizon Heritage. finish at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Finished two Won $1 million in a 1992 Hole-in-One Shootout while
strokes behind Davis Love III...Made 14 consecutive cuts
2008 SEASON: from Ford Championship in March through the U.S Bank
attending the University of Alabama and chose to give up
Injury-riddled season limited to just 15 starts, but eight his amateur status. Will continue to receive $50,000 pay-
Championship in July. 2005: Second season on TOUR high- ment each October 1 through 2012.
made cuts and five top-25 finishes were enough for a lighted by a first-, second- and third-place finish...Finished
No. 123 finish on the money list. Also finished No. 123 career-high 35th on money list and picked up initial TOUR
in FedExCup standings…Playing on a Major Medical victory at the B.C. Open in his 48th career start. Recorded Player STATISTICS
Exemption, guaranteed his PGA TOUR status for the four rounds in the 60s for the first time in his career. Trailed
remainder of the 2008 campaign thanks to a T20 at the by one entering the final round, but closed with a 6-under 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Zurich Classic of New Orleans…Followed that three weeks 66 and won by one over five others. Collected a check Scoring Average............................................70.86 (N/A)
later with a sixth-place finish at the Verizon Heritage, for $540,000 and surpassed the $1-million mark in career Driving Distance............................................287.7 (N/A)
his best result since placing second at the 2006 Chrysler earnings...Tied for the 54-hole lead at the Deutsche Bank Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.28% (N/A)
Classic of Greensboro…Held the 36-hole lead at the Championship with four others. Finished second, one stroke Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.40% (N/A)
Wachovia Championship before carding weekend rounds behind Olin Browne after posting a final-round 68. Earned Putting Average............................................1.808 (N/A)
of 72-71 en route to a third-place finish. After making birdie a career-best paycheck of $594,000...Added a T3 at the
at the par-5 seventh on Saturday to get to 10-under par, MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. 2004: Rookie made 21 cuts 2008 Low Round/Round: 66–2 times, most recent Verizon
recorded one bogey, one birdie and 27 pars over his final in 29 TOUR starts and finished 131st on the money list.
29 holes…Opened with a 4-over 76 on his way to a missed Heritage/2
Improved status for 2005 with T9 at 2004 TOUR Qualifying Career Low Round/Round: 63–2004 Michelin
cut at the Ginn sur Mer Classic in his first start since a School...Picked up first career top-10 in 24th career start, a
missed cut at the U.S. Open in June. Had been sidelined Championship at Las Vegas/1
T6 at the Buick Championship. Finished two strokes out of Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $594,000–2005
after requiring three surgeries to fix problems associated Woody Austin-Tim Herron playoff. 2003: Finished ninth on
with his spinal cord and a disk in his back. Deutsche Bank Championship/2
the Nationwide Tour money list to earn his first PGA TOUR Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Buick
card...Earned his first career victory on the Nationwide Tour Championship/72
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 05 06 07 08
2000 2 Masters T39
2004 29 21 1 6 $567,930/131 U.S. Open CUT
2005 28 18 1 1 1 3 6 1,888,568/35 PGA T34 CUT
2006 29 23 1 3 12 1,676,893/43 THE PLAYERS T27 CUT 71
2007 17 13 4 86,050/131 527,512/142 CA Championship T32
2008 15 8 1 2 5 93,990/123 866,786/123
Total 120 83 1 2 2 9 33 5,527,688
nationwide Tour
2000 1
2002 1 1 $2,745/253
2003 18 14 1 2 5 10 255,191/9
2004 1 1 1,891/300
Total 21 16 1 2 5 10 259,827

Bart Bryant
Bart Bryant
EXEMPT STATUS: 46th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Cathy; Kristen (8/1/88), Michelle
FULL NAME: Barton Holan Bryant (1/11/94)
HEIGHT: 6-0 EDUCATION: New Mexico State University
WEIGHT: 195 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, spending time with
BIRTHDATE: November 18, 1962 friends
BIRTHPLACE: Gatesville, TX TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1986
RESIDENCE: Ocoee, FL Q SCHOOL: 1990, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2002
Nationwide Tour Alumnus
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): beginning the campaign 139th...Won second TOUR title at the 10 of career and first since 1992 Hardee’s Golf Classic. 2001:
Memorial Tournament in only his 18th TOUR start since winning Missed first half of season due to rehabilitation from elbow
Section
2004 Valero Texas Open. 2005 the Memorial Tournament,
THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. the 2004 Valero Texas Open. After taking the lead with a birdie surgery that occurred in December 2000. Did not play in a TOUR
on the 71st hole, converted an up-and-down with approach shot event until June at the FedEx St. Jude Classic and made only
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: after hitting tee shot on 72nd hole into hazard. Drained 15-foot 10 starts. 1993: Played full-time on the Nationwide Tour, with
2—Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard; par putt to defeat Fred Couples by one stroke. With rounds of 21 starts. 1991: Two top-10 finishes in rookie season. 1986:
3—EDS Byron Nelson Championship. 69-69-66-68, became the seventh different player to post four Turned professional and won the 1988 Florida Open. Member
rounds in the 60s in Memorial Tournament history. Surpassed of the 1990 and 1993 Nationwide Tour. Amateur: Winner of
2008 SEASON:
2
the $1-million mark in season earnings for the first time in his 1984 UCLA Billy Bryant Invitational and 1983-84 Sun Country
Recorded a runner-up finish and a third place during the career...Lapped the field at THE TOUR Championship, besting Amateur. Two-time All-American at New Mexico State.
season...Was tied with Tiger Woods at the Arnold Palmer
Player Biographies
runner-up Tiger Woods by six strokes. Opened with an East
Invitational until Woods sank a 24-foot putt on the final Lake Golf Club course record 8-under-par 62 and posted all PERSONAL:
green to claim the win. Only player in the field to shoot four four rounds in the 60s. Held at least a share of the lead all four Older brother Brad is a past PGA TOUR champion and a
rounds in the 60s in a runner-up finish. Fired a final-round 67 days, including a three-stroke margin over Retief Goosen after current Champions Tour player. They are one of 12 winning
to stand tied with Woods at 9-under par as Woods played 54 holes. Earned a career-best paycheck of $1,170,000. After brother combinations on TOUR.
the par-4 18th hole...Posted a tournament-best 7-under 133 winning first PGA TOUR event (2004 Valero Texas Open) in
(66-67) in the middle rounds on his way to a solo third-place 187th career start, needed only 31 subsequent events to earn Player STATISTICS
finish at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. second and third victories. 2004: Captured first TOUR victory at
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the Valero Texas Open. Oft-injured Texan entered 2004 having 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Closed with a 3-under 69 at the Buick Invitational to played only six full seasons on TOUR since 1991, with five suc- Scoring Average............................................70.21 (28)
finish T7, his best effort since finishing runner-up at the 2006 cessful trips to Q-School during that time. Playing in 18th (of 23) Driving Distance............................................279.5 (166)
Canadian Open...The next week finished fourth at the FBR Open events on 2004 Major Medical Extension, captured the Valero Driving Accuracy Percentage........................73.87% (4)
to record back-to-back top-10s for only the second time in his event in 187th career start at age 41 years, 10 months and one Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.88% (101)
career (1/2005 THE TOUR Championship, 9/2006 Mercedes- day. Oldest first-time winner since Ed Dougherty won the 1995 Putting Average............................................1.802 (142)
Benz Championship). 2006: Consistent season with seven top- Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic at age 47 years, eight months
25s in 26 starts. Played in all four majors for the first time, with a and 19 days. Set 2004 TOUR mark for low 54- and 72-hole MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
best finish of T32 at the U.S. Open...Fell short of goal of defend- totals at 194 (67-67-60) and 261 (67-67-60-67), respectively, and 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent Crowne
third-round 60 tied Robert Gamez for low round of the season. Plaza Invitational at Colonial/2
ing TOUR Championship title as he finished outside the top 30
2003: Played in only six events after earning TOUR card through Career Low Round/Round: 60–2004 Valero Texas Open/3
on the money list…Best finish was a runner-up to Jim Furyk Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,170,000–2005 THE
at the Canadian Open, posting four rounds in the 60s to finish Q-School for the fifth time. Season was cut short due to elbow
surgery (March 4). Did not play after Sony Open in Hawaii until TOUR Championship presented by Coca–Cola/1
one shot out of a playoff. 2005: At age 42, enjoyed a career Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Target
year with two victories and a top-10 finish on the money list. Reno-Tahoe Open in August. Received Major Medical Extension
World Challenge presented by Countrywide/22
Finished the season 24th in the Official World Golf Ranking after for 2004. 2002: T9 at Kemper Insurance Open was fourth top-
1986 1 1 $2,076/251 U.S. Open CUT CUT
1987 1 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT
1991 31 17 2 5 119,931/124
1992 19 10 1 1 52,075/172 Year 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1993 2 Masters CUT CUT
1994 1 U.S. Open CUT T32 T29
1995 27 13 5 119,201/146 British Open T23 70 T39
1996 26 14 3 88,788/172 PGA CUT CUT T32 CUT
2000 25 11 85,797/201 THE PLAYERS CUT T56 CUT T42
2001 10 7 1 73,884/206 TOUR Championship 1
2002 20 15 1 3 309,880/155 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33
2003 6 6 1 78,966/215 Bridgestone Invitational T28 T62
2004 23 13 1 1 4 962,167/80 CA Championship T56 T26 T35
2005 26 19 2 4 13 3,249,136/9
2006 26 19 1 2 7 1,316,131/70
2007 25 19 2 8 89,934/79 1,167,874/81
2008 23 18 1 1 2 7 101,005/54 1,719,153/46
Total 292 182 3 2 1 15 58 9,345,059
nationwide Tour
1990 6 5 1 4 $8,251/94
1991 1 1 1 1,563/193
1993 21 9 1 2 10,255/108
1994 4 1 570/257
1995 1
1998 1
2001 1 1 1,825/258
2002 2 1 1 3,690/237
2003 2 2 2 2 28,170/118
2004 3 2 1 2 21,395/147
Total 42 22 5 12 75,718

byrd, Jonathan
Jonathan Byrd
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Amanda; Jackson (7/30/06), Caroline
(through 2009) Grace (11/17/08)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Jonathan Currie Byrd EDUCATION: Clemson University (2000, Marketing)

HEIGHT: 5-9 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Playing outside with my kids,
WEIGHT: 165 Clemson athletics, working out, College Golf Fellowship
BIRTHPLACE: Anderson, SC Nationwide Tour Graduate (2001)
RESIDENCE: St. Simons Island, GA; plays out of Sea
Island GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2004 84 LUMBER Classic...Pulled out of the MCI Heritage lead through 15 holes on Sunday thanks to eagle-birdie-
2002 Buick Challenge. 2004 B.C. Open. 2007 John Deere due to a rib injury and was sidelined for 12 weeks. Rehab birdie-birdie-eagle (tied for season’s best) stretch. Bogey
Classic. was rest for 10 weeks...Entered final round of U.S. Bank on next hole and eagle by Toms cut that to two but Byrd
Championship T15 after opening with three rounds in the hung on for the win in his 32nd start on TOUR. 2001: Earned
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 60s. Withdrew Saturday evening as wife Amanda gave birth first TOUR card by finishing eighth on the Nationwide Tour
2001 Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. to son, Jackson, the couple’s first child, on Sunday eve- money list...Lone victory came at the BMW Charity Pro-Am
ning...Recorded his first hole-in-one on the PGA TOUR at the at The Cliffs in Traveler’s Rest, SC, not far from his home-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Deutsche Bank Championship on No. 11 at the TPC Boston... town of Elgin, SC. 2000: T36 at the Michelob Championship
2
4—AT&T Classic; T9—World Golf Championships- Shared 36-hole lead before finishing T5 at Canadian Open, at Kingsmill after turning pro in September after graduat-
Accenture Match Play Championship. four shots behind champion Jim Furyk. Final-round 70 ing from Clemson. Amateur: Member of 1999 Walker
Section
2008 SEASON: included a two-stroke penalty for violation of Rule 14-3a Cup Team...Winner of Northeast Amateur and Carolinas
Made the cut in 18 of 27 starts during the 2008 season, (testing the conditions in a hazard) when he dug his golf Amateur...Was an All-America selection in three of his four
finishing No. 55 in the FedExCup standings...Surpassed $1 shoes in an area away from his ball in a greenside bunker. years at Clemson, including first team in 1999...First-team
million in earnings for the sixth time in his career, but at With the violation in doubt, Byrd assessed a penalty that Academic All-America in 1999.
No. 101 on the money list, failed to crack the top 100 for cost him a share of third place and $120,500 in prize money.
just the second time in his career (2005)...Finished T9 in 2005: Posted his lone top-10 of the season, a T5, at the 84 PERSONAL:
LUMBER Classic, where he finished T3 the previous year. Dad introduced him and his brother to golf at age 3. Older
his first World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play brother Jordan is an assistant golf coach at Clemson.
Championship. Defeated Ernie Els (6 and 5) and Andres 2004: Struggled early in the year due to a hip injury, but
bounced back with a strong finish after undergoing surgery Jonathan caddied for him in the 2008 U.S. Mid-Amateur.
Romero (6 and 4) before falling to Henrik Stenson, 1 up, Jordan has occasionally cadddied for Jonathan on the PGA
in the third round...Held a three-stroke lead through 36 on Feb. 15 in Pittsburgh because of two tears in the labrum
front and back. The surgery tightened up the looseness and TOUR…College teammates at Clemson with TOUR players
holes at the AT&T Classic, but after rounds of 73-70 on the Lucas Glover, Charles Warren and D.J. Trahan.
weekend he dropped to fourth. It was his third consecutive instability. Returned for THE PLAYERS Championship at the
top-10 at TPC Sugarloaf (2006-6th, 2007-T9). end of March...Entered the final round of the B.C. Open with
a one-stroke lead, but had to withstand a six-hour rain delay
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: before capturing his second TOUR victory. The win was his Player STATISTICS
2007: Had a career year in earnings and captured his third first top-10 of the season and came one year, 8 months,
PGA TOUR title, at the John Deere Classic. Played in his 21 days after his first victory at the 2002 Buick Challenge, 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first British Open and first TOUR Championship presented a span of 45 events...Second top-10 was a third at the 84 Scoring Average............................................71.08 (120)
by Coca-Cola...Carded rounds of 67-68-65-66--266 to cap- Driving Distance............................................285.2 (119)
LUMBER Classic. His $201,600 payday pushed him over $1
ture the title at the John Deere Classic. Final round featured Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.11% (44)
million for the third time in his career. 2003: Made more Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.14% (158)
no bogeys and birdies on three of his last five holes. With than $1.4 million for second straight season and posted
his victory, earned an invitation to the following week’s Putting Average............................................1.772 (43)
career-high five top-10s...Made most of his first appear-
British Open, his first trip to the season’s third major. At ance in a major with a T8 at the Masters, the best finish by
the time, became the winningest active American player MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
any of the 16 first-timers in Augusta...Best finish of season 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–FBR Open/2
under age 30, with three TOUR victories...Held the first- was a T2 at John Deere Classic, four strokes behind Vijay Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2003
round lead with a 64 at the BMW Championship. Finished Singh. Tied with J.L. Lewis for lead through 18 holes. 2002: Mercedes Championships/4
T10 to improve from 30th and on the bubble to 25th in the Became first rookie to win on TOUR since Jose Coceres in Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $738,000–2007 John
FedExCup standings...In first TOUR Championship start, fin- early 2001 with his victory at the Buick Challenge. Began Deere Classic/1
ished T23 to end the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup season 404th in the Official World Golf Ranking and by the Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 The Honda
28th in the standings. 2006: Matched career high with five end of the season had improved to 72nd. Defeated David Classic/55
top-10s (2003)...Best finish was a T3 at the AT&T Pebble Toms by one stroke at the Buick Challenge. Had five-stroke
Beach National Pro-Am, his best finish since a T3 at the
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
2000 1 1 $14,130 Masters T8 CUT CUT
2001 1 1 8,400 U.S. Open T15 CUT CUT
2002 32 15 1 1 4 10 1,462,713/39 British Open T23
2003 29 21 1 5 9 1,430,538/47 PGA CUT CUT T20 CUT CUT
2004 27 15 1 1 3 5 1,133,165/70 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T32 CUT T16 T32
2005 31 22 1 5 726,023/111 TOUR Championship 23
2007 23 13 1 4 11 96,061/28 1,854,906/42 Bridgestone Invitational T71
2008 27 18 2 6 100,939/55 1,039,584/101 CA Championship T65
Total 191 119 3 1 3 24 55 9,077,876
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1999.
2000A 1 1
2001 20 16 1 1 1 5 11 $222,244/8
Total 21 17 1 1 1 5 11 222,244

Angel cabrera
Angel Cabrera (on-HEL)
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2007 U.S. Open FAMILY: Wife, Silvia; Federico (6/5/89), Angel (3/10/91)
(through 2012) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer
FULL NAME: Angel Leopoldo Cabrera TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989
HEIGHT: 6-0 JOINED TOUR: 2003
WEIGHT: 210
BIRTHDATE: September 12, 1969
BIRTHPLACE: Cordoba, Argentina
RESIDENCE: Cordoba, Argentina
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): age 37 years, nine months and five days. Held the 36-hole lead PGA TOUR as special temporary member the week of The
over Bubba Watson. Recorded two of the eight rounds below INTERNATIONAL as his $307,105 total exceeded $247,037 of
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2007 U.S. Open.
par on the week, and held off the World No. 1 (Woods) and No. 2000’s 150th-place money list...T10 at the Masters. Stood one
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (17): 3 (Furyk) despite bogeys on two of his final three holes. The stroke back after one round and was three back after 36 and
1995 Paraguay Open, Colombia Open. 1996 Volvo Masters second Argentine to win a major championship, joining Roberto 54 holes...Finished T7 at the U.S. Open. 2000: Came close to
of Latin America. 1999 Torneo de Maestros Telefonica De Vicenzo (1967 British Open). Previous best finish in a major first European Tour victory in July, finishing runner-up to Lee
[Arg]. 2001 Torneo de Maestros Telefonica [Arg], Open was a T4 at the 1999 British Open...Compiled a record of 2-2-0 Westwood in Smurfit European Open. 1999: Finished T4 at
de Argentina [Eur]. 2002 Benson and Hedges International for the International Team in the Presidents Cup after earning British Open. Had putt on 72nd hole to join Mark O’Meara-Brian
2
[Eur], Argentine Open, Argentine PGA [tied]. 2004 Abierto a spot on the team for the second time in his career...Birdied Watts playoff. 1998: Partnered with Ricardo Gonzalez to share
del sur de Argentina. 2005 BMW Championship [Eur], 18th third playoff hole to beat Padraig Harrington in the PGA Grand third place in 1998 World Cup of Golf in New Zealand...Finished
Player Biographies
Torneo de Maestros Copa Personal [Arg], 74th Abierto Visa Slam of Golf held in October in Bermuda. Made triple bogey second to Sergio Garcia in 1998 Murphy’s Irish Open, his first
del Centro [Arg], 39th Abierto de Norte [Arg]. 2006 75th on the first hole of the final round in the 36-hole competition, of four top-10 finishes in five weeks. 1997: Beat Brad Faxon
Abierto Visa del Centro [Arg]. 2007 Argentina Masters but finished birdie-eagle to force the playoff...Lost to Ernie Els and Lee Westwood as he won all his matches in 1997 Alfred
[Arg], Barclays Singapore Open [Asia]. in the final of the HSBC World Match Play Championship, 6 Dunhill Cup 1996: Winner of Volvo Masters of Latin America.
and 4...Birdied the final hole in early November at the Barclays 1995: Captured Paraguay Open.
OTHER VICTORIES (1): Singapore Open to beat Vijay Singh by one stroke. 2006:
2007 PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Earned enough money via the non-member list to earn his fully- PERSONAL:
Caddied at Cordoba, home club of friend Eduardo Romero, until
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: exempt TOUR card for the 2007 season but played out of the
turning professional at age 20. Romero, who lived two blocks
T5—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play International Presidents Cup Team category...Two of his three
top-10s came in the major championships -- a T8 at the Masters away from his young protege, encouraged him to take up game
Championship. at age 15...Two young sons are excellent golfers already. Oldest
and a seventh at the British Open...Masters finish aided by
2008 SEASON: rounds of 70-68 on the weekend. Finish was third top-10 in son, Federico, caddied for him in the final round of the Cordoba
Recorded a career-high seven top-25 finishes, includ- seven starts at Augusta...British Open finish made him one of Open in Argentina. Started final round eight shots back, shot 60
ing T25 at the Masters Tournament and T20 at the PGA five players through the first three majors of the season to post and won by one stroke...Says he would be a soccer player if not
Championship. Finished the season ranked No. 65 in at least two top-10s. One of two Argentines (Andres Romero, a golfer...Nicknamed “El Pato” (The Duck).
FedExCup standings and No. 122 in earnings…Finished T8) to finish in the top 10 at Royal Liverpool, where the last
T5 at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match winner in 1967 was Argentina’s Roberto De Vicenzo...Joined Player STATISTICS
Play Championship for his only top-10 finish of the year. the PGA TOUR as a Special Temporary Member for the rest
Defeated Anders Hansen (3 and 2), Luke Donald (2 and of the season in early August...Added a T4 at the Bridgestone 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
1) and Steve Stricker (4 and 3), before falling to runner-up Invitational, finishing with a 65, which moved him up 11 spots Scoring Average............................................71.08 (120)
Stewart Cink, 3 and 2, in the quarterfinals. on Sunday. 2005: Lone top-10 came in his third event of the Driving Distance............................................300.2 (15)
season, a T10, at the Ford Championship at Doral...Played Driving Accuracy Percentage........................51.11% (197)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.64% (148)
2007: Claimed his first major championship title at the U.S. in Presidents Cup for International Team, compiling a 1-1-3
record. 2004: Best TOUR finish was a T4 at the NEC Invitational, Putting Average............................................1.812 (160)
Open and was named to his second consecutive Presidents
Cup International Team. Earned more than $1 million for the where he shot 67-68 on the weekend...Recorded two runner-up
finishes on the European Tour, at the British Masters (T2) and MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first time in his PGA TOUR career in just 14 events...Posted 2008 Low Round/Round: 66–BMW Championship/3
rounds of 69-71-76-69—285 to defeat Tiger Woods and Jim the Volvo PGA Championship. 2003: Split season between the
PGA TOUR and the European Tour. Best TOUR finish was a T15 Career Low Round/Round: 65–3 times, most recent 2007
Furyk by one stroke at the 107th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Deutsche Bank Championship/3
Club. Overcame four-stroke deficit to 54-hole leader Aaron at the Masters and finished 145th on money list. Recorded two
top-10s on European Tour. 2002: Placed T9 at the Masters... Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,260,000–2007 U.S.
Baddeley, becoming the first champion to shoot 76 and win the Open/1
U.S. Open since Johnny Miller’s third-round 76 in 1973, also at Won the Benson and Hedges International, beating England’s
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Chrysler
Oakmont. Win came in 31st major championship career start at Barry Lane by a stroke at The Belfry in England. 2001: Claimed Classic of Greensboro/9
his first European title at the Open de Argentina...Joined the
1997 1 1 $10,315/268 Masters CUT T10 T9 T15 CUT CUT T8 T37 T25
1999 3 3 1 2 167,480/167 U.S. Open T37 T7 T66 T35 16 T33 T26 1 CUT
2000 6 4 2 78,256 British Open T51 T4 CUT CUT CUT T22 CUT 7 34 CUT
2001 8 6 2 2 337,105 PGA T41 T19 T37 T48 T45 CUT CUT CUT T20
2002 13 12 4 6 632,546 THE PLAYERS T26 T36 CUT CUT CUT CUT
2003 14 8 5 372,252/145 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T17 T17 T17 T33 T5
2004 8 5 1 5 237,839 Bridgestone Invitational T19 T23 T4 T41 T4 T69 T36
2005 11 7 1 4 242,028 CA Championship T25 T17 CNL T36 T16 T18 T26 T19 W/D
2006 12 9 3 5 623,504
2007 14 9 1 1 4 92,912/47 1,661,106/54 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup (7), 2000-2006. The Presidents Cup (2), 2005, 2007.
2008 17 12 1 7 100,435/65 868,182/122
Total 107 76 1 14 42 5,230,612
EUROPEAN Tour
2008 13 11 1 7 $694,285
JAPAN GOLF Tour
2008 8 6 1 4 $463,659

Calcavecchia, Mark
Mark Calcavecchia (cal-kuh-VEK-ee-UH)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Brenda; Britney Jo (8/8/89), Eric Jordan
(through 2009) (1/1/94)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Mark John Calcavecchia EDUCATION: University of Florida

HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Bowling, music, guitar
BIRTHDATE: June 12, 1960 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981
BIRTHPLACE: Laurel, NE Q SCHOOL: Spring 1981, 1983
RESIDENCE: Tequesta, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (13): T4, three shots shy of winner Ernie Els. Recorded a double T19 jumped him from No. 128 to No. 120...Lone top-10
1986 Southwest Golf Classic. 1987 Honda Classic. 1988 bogey at the par-3 15th in the final round after his greenside (T9) came the week prior in Orlando at the FUNAI Classic
Bank of Boston Classic. 1989 Phoenix Open, Nissan Los bunker shot rolled in the water. at Walt Disney World Resort, aided by a third-round 63,
Angeles Open, British Open. 1992 Phoenix Open. 1995 the low round of the day on the Magnolia Course. 2005:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Finished in the top 30 (No. 25) on the money list for first
BellSouth Classic. 1997 Greater Vancouver Open. 1998 2007: TOUR veteran of 26 years won the PODS Championship,
Honda Classic. 2001 Phoenix Open. 2005 Bell Canadian time since 2001 and earned more than $2 million for the
shattered his career-best in earnings with nearly $3 million first time in his 24-year TOUR career. In September, won
Open. 2007 PODS Championship. and notched two top-10s in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the for the first time in more than four years by sharing the
2
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (5): FedExCup en route to an eighth-place finish in the stand- first-round lead, holding the second- and third-round leads
1988 Australian Open [Aust]. 1993 Argentine Open. 1995 ings...After opening with a 4-over-par 75, captured the and fending off Ben Crane and Ryan Moore by a stroke to
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Argentine Open. 1997 Subaru Sarazen World Open. 2004 PODS Championship by one over Heath Slocum and John capture the Bell Canadian Open at Shaughnessey Golf and
Maekyung Open [Kor]. Senden with the help of a course record 9-under par 62 Country Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. Made just
in the third round. At age 46, oldest winner of the PODS one birdie over last 36 holes. Became the oldest winner (45
OTHER VICTORIES (4): Championship. Moved to fifth in the FedExCup standings, years, two months, 29 days) in the 101-year history of the
1989 Dunhill Cup [with Tom Kite and Curtis Strange]. earning an exemption into the World Golf Championships- tournament and won for the second time in Vancouver (1997
1995 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Steve Elkington]. CA Championship...Fired a final-round 65 at The Barclays to Greater Vancouver Open). Won with over-par scores on the
2001 CVS Charity Classic [with Nick Price], Hyundai Team finish T4. Used two putters during the week - a standard weekend after posting rounds of 72-71. Winning total of
Matches [with Fred Couples]. length on long putts and a belly putter on shorter attempts, 5-under 275 was highest at the Bell Canadian Open since
both with the claw grip. Used two putters in previous starts
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: at the Bridgestone Invitational and PGA...Playing alone in
Steve Jones won with same total in 1997...Fell in playoff to
T4—The Honda Classic; T10—Mercedes-Benz Geoff Ogilvy at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. 2004: Did not
final rounds of Deutsche Bank Championship and BMW secure his card until the second-to-last tournament of the
Championship. Championship in consecutive weeks, took only 2 hours, 7 season. A T6 at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World
2008 SEASON: minutes and 2 hours, 15 minutes, respectively, to complete Resort jumped him from No. 129 to No. 111 on the money
Finished outside the top 125 on the money list (No. 133) rounds of even-par 71 and 74...At THE TOUR Championship list. Finished season No. 112, the first time he had been
for the first time since the 1985 season…Season came to presented by Coca-Cola, challenged Tiger Woods through out of the top 65 since 1985, when he finished No. 162.
an end after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on Oct. 15 in three rounds to finish T2 at 15-under, eight behind Woods, 2003: Surpassed $1 million in earnings for the sixth time in
Phoenix to repair the torn medial meniscus in his left knee. 27th runner-up finish of TOUR career. After beginning the seven years despite battling various back and knee injuries.
It was his first knee operation since 2003 and the fifth since PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup in 20th position, Surpassed $15 million in career earnings...Had knee surgery
1985, with three on his right knee and two on his left… finished eighth to earn a $600,000 bonus to go with his to repair damaged cartilage in his right knee he injured play-
Overcame a first-round 75 to finish T10 at the season- $619,500 payday for the runner-up TOUR Championship ing in the pro-am at the Phoenix Open two days after a T7
opening Mercedes-Benz Championship. Second-round 66 finish. 2006: Finished in the top 125 for the 21st consecu- at Buick Invitational...Finished T2 behind Fred Couples at the
was the low round of the day on Friday…Held a share tive season on TOUR thanks to a T19 finish at the Chrysler Shell Houston Open. 2002: Finished out of the top 50 on the
of the 54-hole lead at The Honda Classic before finishing Championship, the final full-field event of the season. The
1981 7 1 $404/313 Masters T17 2 T31 T20 T12 T31 T17 CUT T41 T15 T17 T16
1982 25 14 1 5 25,064/135 U.S. Open 14 T17 T62 T61 CUT T37 T33 T25 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1983 20 9 1 2 16,313/161 British Open T11 CUT 1 CUT CUT T28 T14 T11 T24 T40 T10 T35
1984 25 14 1 1 29,660/140 PGA CUT T17 CUT T32 T48 T31 CUT CUT T36 T23 T44
1985 15 7 2 15,957/162 THE PLAYERS T50 T64 CUT 2 CUT 73 CUT T23 T18 T29 T24 4
1986 17 9 1 5 8 155,012/58 TOUR Championship T5 T3 T9 T14 T7 T24 T27 T15 T4 29
1987 26 20 1 2 3 9 12 522,398/10
1988 33 28 1 4 1 12 18 751,912/6 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1989 25 18 3 1 2 10 13 807,741/5 Masters CUT T4 CUT CUT T20 CUT
1990 27 22 5 1 9 14 834,281/7 U.S. Open CUT T24 CUT T20 T20 CUT W/D
1991 24 17 1 6 8 323,621/50 British Open CUT T26 T54 T80 CUT T11 T60 T41 T23 CUT
1992 27 22 1 4 6 377,234/39 PGA T61 T34 T4 7 T39 DQ T70 W/D CUT T63
1993 30 20 3 6 13 630,366/21 THE PLAYERS T10 CUT CUT T69 T11 T66 T12 72 CUT CUT
1994 27 18 1 2 6 13 533,201/30 TOUR Championship T11 19 11 T2
1995 29 25 1 2 6 13 843,552/13 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T9 T9 T33 T33
1996 29 24 2 6 12 628,851/29 Bridgestone Invitational T12 T36 74 T53 T68 T14
1997 27 23 1 1 7 17 1,117,365/14 CA Championship 10 CNL T33 T25 T32 T30
1998 27 22 1 1 1 7 13 1,368,554/12
1999 29 22 1 4 10 733,971/59 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (4), 1987, 1989, 1991, 2002; Kirin Cup 1987; Asahi Glass Four
2000 28 21 2 2 9 14 1,702,317/23 Tours World Championship of Golf (2), 1989, 1990; Dunhill Cup (2), 1989, 1990; The Presidents
2001 23 16 1 1 1 5 8 1,991,576/17 Cup, 1998.
2002 25 16 1 5 8 1,162,509/53
2003 24 19 1 3 8 1,121,069/65
2004 24 17 2 6 717,876/112
2005 27 19 1 1 5 9 2,185,310/25
2006 27 22 1 5 705,315/120
2007 28 19 1 1 6 11 102,069/8 2,993,332/13
2008 25 12 2 5 93,670/126 784,810/133
Total 700 496 13 27 17 138 254 23,079,569

Mark Calcavecchia
Mark Calcavecchia (Continued)
PGA TOUR money list for only the second time since 1987. Second at the Canon Greater Hartford Open and T2 at the
Experimented with combination of long putter and “claw” SEI Pennsylvania Classic, marking his sixth career season Player STATISTICS
grip at several events...Top finish of season was runner-up with multiple runner-up finishes...Nine top-10 finishes was
at the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. Tied PGA TOUR most since nine in 1990...Became the 10th player in TOUR 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
record (now second) for fewest putts in a 72-hole event history to top the $10-million mark in career earnings after Scoring Average............................................71.28 (144)
(Kenny Knox, 1989 MCI Heritage Classic) with 93...Opened winning $84,390 for T7 finish at the Honda Classic. 1998: Driving Distance............................................283.1 (143)
with rounds of 70-68 at the PGA Championship to share Earned ninth TOUR title at Honda Classic after closing Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.44% (67)
the 36-hole lead. Finished solo seventh, his best finish in a 68-65 and winning by three strokes. 1995: After trailing Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.39% (97)
major championship since he won the 1989 British Open... Jim Gallagher, Jr. and Stephen Keppler by two entering Putting Average............................................1.810 (157)
Member of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team and has compiled final day, closed with 66 for two-stroke victory at BellSouth
a record of 6-7-1 in four Ryder Cup appearances. 2001: Classic...Teamed with Steve Elkington to win the Franklin MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–FBR Open/3
Earned a then-personal best $1,991,576. Claimed first Templeton Shootout. 1994: December 1993 skiing accident Career Low Round/Round: 56–1996 LaCantera Texas
victory since 1998...Set or tied seven PGA TOUR scoring hampered him early in year, but came back to finish T9
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Open/4
records in winning the Phoenix Open with 28-under-par at Buick Invitational of California after cartilage damage Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $954,000–2007 PODS
256. Broke Mike Souchak’s 46-year-old mark of 257 and and torn ACL were surgically repaired. 1992: Won Phoenix Championship/1
also established a record for lowest consecutive 36-holes Open for the second time following final-round 63...Set Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 BellSouth
with middle rounds of 60-64--124. An all-time TOUR-high Augusta National back-nine record at Masters with 29, a Classic/16
32 birdies enabled him to tie marks for lowest score in record shared with David Toms. 1989: Won British Open at
relation to par (28-under), lowest opening 54 holes (189), Royal Troon. Defeated Wayne Grady and Greg Norman in
2
lowest consecutive 54 holes (189) and lowest opening 36 first playoff using Royal & Ancient’s multiple-hole system. PERSONAL:
holes (125). Took lead after second-round 60. Has won the Sealed victory with 5-iron shot to seven feet on fourth and In 2002, inducted into Phoenix Open Hall of Fame, becom-
Player Biographies
Phoenix Open three times, each in a different decade, start- final hole...Won twice in U.S. earlier that year. Closed ing only the 15th person and sixth golfer put into the Hall
ing in 1989. Has eight top-10 finishes in Phoenix and posted with 65-64 to win Phoenix Open by seven strokes over which was established in 1985. Other golfers include
three seconds in Tucson...Finished third two starts later in Chip Beck. Trailed Sandy Lyle by two strokes after third Arnold Palmer, Gene Littler, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and
the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic...Had arthroscopic surgery round of Nissan Los Angeles Open. Closing 68 was good Ken Venturi…Father was bowling center proprietor. At age
on left knee after the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Returned for one-stroke victory. 1988: Runner-up to Sandy Lyle in 13, Mark had 185 average. Now has a 205 average and
to action at Honda Classic and finished T2. Started final Masters...Earned third career victory in the Bank Of Boston wife Brenda has a 150 average. Scheduled to open own
round three shots off the pace and closed with 70 to fin- Classic. 1986: First TOUR victory came at Southwest Golf lanes called Lanes at Villa Nahar…Concentrated on golf
ish one behind Jesper Parnevik...Putting improvement key Classic by three over Tom Byrum. Amateur: First-team when family moved from Nebraska to Florida. Played as
to season. Used the “claw” putting grip which he began all-SEC in 1979...Winner of 1976 Florida State Junior and many as 72 holes a day during the summer months…Owns
experimenting with early in the 2000 season. 2000: Finished Orange Bowl Championships...Member of inaugural AJGA three dogs, 11-year-old Miss Ellie (dalmation/beagle),
23rd on the money list with two seconds and two thirds... All-America team in 1978. 4-year-old Brutus Buckeye (Jack Russell) and 1-year-old
Mollie (white boxer).

Campbell, Chad
Chad Campbell
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Amy; Dax Phillip (9/6/08)
(through 2009) EDUCATION: University of Nevada-Las Vegas (1996,
Player biographies
FULL NAME: David Chad Campbell Hotel Administration)

HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, boating
BIRTHDATE: May 31, 1974 JOINED TOUR: 2001
BIRTHPLACE: Andrews, TX Nationwide Tour Graduate (2001)
RESIDENCE: Colleyville, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): TOUR title at the Viking Classic. He began the event ranked Second of three Nationwide Tour players to earn TOUR
2003 THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. 160th in Greens in Regulation. His fourth PGA TOUR victory, card by winning three events in a season (Heath Slocum
2004 Bay Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard. 2006 however, was largely credited to a first-place Greens in and Pat Bates the others)...Named Nationwide Tour Player
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. 2007 Viking Classic. Regulation ranking for the week. 2006: Earned more than of the Year. 2000: Leading money winner on the Hooters
$2 million and finished in the top 30 (No. 14) on TOUR Tour for third time in career. Captured eight of the first 16
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): money list for fourth straight season...Won for the first tournaments...Has 13 career victories on that tour...Named
2001 Richmond Open, Permian Basin Open, Monterey time since 2004 with a victory at the Bob Hope Chrysler Player of the Year for third consecutive year. 1997: Named
Peninsula Classic. Classic. Posted rounds of 63-66-68-67-71—335 and was Rookie of the Year on the Hooters Tour. Amateur: Member
2
the solo leader after the second, third and fourth rounds. of UNLV golf team that placed second at the 1996 NCAA
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Finished three strokes ahead of Jesper Parnevik and Scott Championship...Teammates at UNLV included PGA TOUR
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T2—Shell Houston Open; T3—U.S. Bank Championship Verplank...In fourth career Masters appearance, finished member Chris Riley and former Nationwide Tour member
in Milwaukee; 7—John Deere Classic, Deutsche Bank T3, three strokes behind champion Phil Mickelson. Held the Ted Oh...First-team Junior College All-America at Midland
Championship; T10—Sony Open in Hawaii, THE PLAYERS 36-hole lead...Made his second U.S. Ryder Cup team (0-1- (Texas) College.
Championship. 2), earning one point for two halved matches. 2005: Season
2008 SEASON: highlighted by two runner-up finishes, one official and one PERSONAL:
unofficial...First was at rain-shortened Nissan Open. Posted Started playing golf with his father and brother in Andrews,
With seven top-10 finishes, another solid year for the 2003 TX...Older brother Mike is the golf coach at Abilene
TOUR Championship winner…Began the season with a T10 rounds of 68-65 on Thursday-Friday and did not hit another
shot until Monday morning, as unplayable conditions due to Christian...While playing golf at UNLV, worked at a coffee
at the Sony Open in Hawaii, where he led the field in Greens shop with other teammates to earn spending money…Has
in Regulation, hitting 55 of 72...Finished 64-65 to move within heavy rain canceled the final two rounds. Tied with Adam
Scott, the two played off on Monday morning. Scott parred three holes-in-one during competitive rounds...Avid Dallas
one stroke of 54-hole leader and eventual champion Johnson Cowboys fan.
Wagner at the Shell Houston Open. Struggled on Sunday the first hole of sudden death to take the unofficial victory...
with an even-par 72 to finish in a tie for second with Geoff Second came at the final full-field event of the season, the
Ogilvy…Finished T10 at THE PLAYERS Championship. Was Chrysler Championship, and moved him inside top 30 on
one of eight players to break par on Sunday and carded the the money list to qualify for his third TOUR Championship Player STATISTICS
low round of the day with a 4-under 68…Fourth top-10 of the (43rd to 17th). 2004: Finished in the top 30 on the TOUR
season was a seventh-place finish at the John Deere Classic... money list and won for the second straight season...Came 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
from four strokes back of Stuart Appleby at the Bay Hill Scoring Average............................................70.04 (18)
One week later, recorded fifth top-10 of the season, a T3 at the
Invitational and won by six. Made his first Ryder Cup Team. Driving Distance............................................289.9 (77)
U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Finished three strokes Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.68% (60)
behind champion Richard S. Johnson by firing four rounds in 2003: Became the first player in TOUR history to record his
first win at the season-ending TOUR Championship. Fired Greens in Regulation Percentage.................68.44% (11)
the 60s…T7 at the Deutsche Bank Championship, including Putting Average............................................1.769 (37)
a final-round 66 that included two eagles…Made his third personal best, course and tournament record 10-under
consecutive Ryder Cup Team, this time as a Captain’s Pick. Had 61 in third round to take a one-stroke lead over Charles MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
a 2-1-0 record, which included a 2 and 1 victory over Padraig Howell III. Final-round 68 was good for three-stroke victory 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Travelers Championship/3
Harrington in Singles…Qualified for THE TOUR Championship, over Howell and $1,080,000 check...Runner-up to Shaun Career Low Round/Round: 61–2 times, most recent 2004
where he finished T22...Four rounds in the 60s led to a T3 finish Micheel at PGA Championship at Oak Hill CC in Rochester, Bank of America Colonial/3
at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. NY. Tied for the lead with Micheel entering the final round, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2003 THE
was outdone on 72nd hole as Micheel’s 7-iron shot from TOUR Championship presented by Coca–Cola/1
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 175 yards rolled within inches of the cup to clinch a two- Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 FedEx St.
2007: Competed in two events in the inaugural PGA TOUR stroke victory. 2002: TOUR rookie had strong first season Jude Classic/9
Playoffs for the FedExCup and claimed his fourth career thanks to two top-10s...Had a second, T3 and fourth. 2001:
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1998 1 1 $4,332/321 Masters CUT CUT T17 T3 CUT
1999 2 1 11,038/281 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T35 CUT T42 CUT 57 T18
2000 1 British Open T15 CUT CUT 65 CUT
2001 3 1 1 1 1 259,200 PGA CUT 2 T24 T28 T24 T57 CUT
2002 34 21 1 2 7 825,474/81 THE PLAYERS T6 T42 CUT T70 CUT T10
2003 27 25 1 3 9 15 3,912,064/7 TOUR Championship 1 W/D T17 24 T22
2004 28 23 1 1 4 9 2,264,985/24 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T9 T5 4
2005 27 22 2 1 5 11 2,391,432/20 Bridgestone Invitational T53 T69 T33 T50 T77 T14
2006 25 20 1 1 1 5 10 2,811,067/14 CA Championship T59 T50 T15 T32 T35
2007 28 18 1 2 6 87,658/107 1,701,242/49
2008 28 20 1 2 7 14 105,262/29 2,404,770/24 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (3), 2004, 2006, 2008.
Total 204 152 4 9 5 35 73 16,585,604
nationwide Tour
1993A 1
1996 2 1 1 $2,050/193
1997 1
1998 1 1 1,451/222
1999 2 2 1,879/197
2000 1
2001 23 21 3 1 8 13 394,552/1
Total 31 25 3 1 8 14 399,932

Paul Casey
Paul Casey
EXEMPT STATUS: 95th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Arizona State University
FULL NAME: Paul Alexander Casey SPECIAL INTERESTS: Food, music, cars
WEIGHT: 180 JOINED TOUR: 2005
BIRTHDATE: July 21, 1977
BIRTHPLACE: Cheltenham, England
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; Weybridge, England
FAMILY: Wife, Jocelyn
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: won by four shots...Top PGA TOUR finishes were a T10 at The
INTERNATIONAL and T8 at the World Golf Championship-
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T4—2006 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone 2007: Joined the PGA TOUR for 2008 by finishing in the
Invitational. top 125 on the non-member money list in 2007...Aided by American Express Championship. 2001: Finishing 22nd on
a 7-under 65, the low final round, won the Abu Dhabi Golf the European Tour’s Volvo Order of Merit helped him win the
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (8): Championship in the United Arab Emirates by a stroke over Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year. Amateur: One of the
2001 Gleneagles Scottish PGA. 2003 ANZ Championship Peter Hanson...Finished T5 at the World Golf Championships- stalwarts of Great Britain and Ireland’s Walker Cup victory at
[Eur], Benson and Hedges International Open [Eur]. 2005 Accenture Match Play Championship. Came back to finish Narin in 1999, becoming one of only three players in 77 years
TCL Classic [Eur]. 2006 Johnnie Walker Championship at T10 at the Masters Tournament after a first-round 79...Posted to record four victories without a defeat...Won the English
2
Gleneagles [Eur], Volvo China Open [Eur], HSBC World low round of the week (4-under-par 66) in second round at Amateur and the Pac-10 Championship at Arizona State
Match Play [Eur]. 2007 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship [Eur]. the U.S. Open at Oakmont CC en route to T10 finish. 2006: back to back in 1999 and 2000. Victory in the 2000 Pac-10
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Placed second on the European Tour Order of Merit behind Championships broke the scoring record held by Tiger Woods
OTHER VICTORIES (1): (18-under par) with a 23-under-par 265. By winning he became
2004 World Golf Championships-World Cup [with Luke Padraig Harrington...Beat Shaun Micheel 10 and 8 to win
the HSBC World Match Play in Wentworth, England. Casey’s the first player to win three successive Pac-10 Championships.
Donald]. Other records he has broken include the scoring average for
third European Tour victory of the season moved him past
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: David Howell to the top of the European Tour Order of Merit Arizona State University, previously held by Phil Mickelson...
T7—British Open, The Barclays; T8—World Golf before Harrington overtook him in the final round of the Web site is paul-casey.com.
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational; T9—World Golf Volvo Masters, the final event of 2006...Had a 2-0-2 record PERSONAL:
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. in Europe’s victory over the U.S. in the Ryder Cup, with an Coached by CBS golf analyst Peter Kostis…Began his own
ace on No. 14 that ended his foursomes match with fellow
2008 SEASON: Englishman David Howell...Best PGA TOUR finish came in his
foundation in 2007 for junior golfers at Foxhills Golf Club
Surpassed $1 million in earnings on the PGA TOUR for near London, the course he grew up playing. Tried for a ten-
seventh start, a T4 at the Bridgestone Invitational in August. nis scholarship at Foxhills at age 10, was unsuccessful and
the first time in his career...Collected a career-high seven 2005: Won for the fourth time on the European Tour in China
top-25 finishes, including top-15s in three of the four then returned the next year to earn a golf scholarship.
at the TCL Classic where he beat Paul McGinley in a playoff.
major championships (T11 Masters, T7 British Open and Helped him finish 39th on The European Tour Order of Merit...
T15 PGA Championship)...Finished T9 in the World Golf
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.
As a member of the PGA TOUR, his best finish in 10 starts Player STATISTICS
was a T16 at the Ford Championship at Doral. 2004: Joined
Defeated Robert Karlsson (2 up) and Bradley Dredge (2 the PGA TOUR in late April as a Special Temporary Member 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
and 1) before falling to K.J. Choi, 2 up, in the third round... and earned privileges for the 2005 season via making the 2004 Scoring Average............................................70.31 (40)
Despite opening with an 8-over 78 at the British Open, Ryder Cup Team...In first start at THE PLAYERS Championship, Driving Distance............................................299.2 (19)
fought his way back to a T7 finish, his best effort in a major finished T10 to lead the 17 first-time participants...Finished T6 Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.43% (104)
championship since finishing T6 at the 2004 Masters... at the Masters in first appearance. Entered final round one Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.71% (66)
Third top-10 finish of the season was a T8 at the World back of co-leaders Chris DiMarco and Phil Mickelson, but shot Putting Average............................................1.837 (194)
Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational...Also finished 74...Shared the first-round lead with Thomas Levet (5-under
T7 at The Barclays, where he was one stroke back through 66) at the British Open in Scotland before finishing T20...Went MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
54 holes in the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for 1-1 in the Europeans’ Ryder Cup victory...Teamed with Luke 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–World Golf Championships-
the FedExCup. Finished the season No. 74 in the FedExCup Donald to win the World Golf Championships-World Cup in Bridgestone Invitational/4
standings...Went 0-1-2 in the Ryder Cup at Valhalla, includ- Spain in mid-November. 2003: Began season quickly with two Career Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent 2007
ing a halve with Hunter Mahan in Singles. victories outside the U.S., the first in the ANZ Championship Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard/1
Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $260,000–2007 World
at New South Wales Golf Club in Sydney where he carded
Golf Championships–Accenture Match Play Championship/T5
a final-round 71 to finish with 45 points under the Modified Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Verizon
Stableford System, the second in the final Benson and Heritage/12
Hedges International Open at the De Vere Belfry where he
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
2001 3 1 $8,580 Masters T6 CUT T10 T11
2002 9 4 1 55,921 U.S. Open CUT CUT W/D 15 T10 T65
2003 7 5 2 3 136,700 British Open CUT CUT T20 CUT 71 T27 T7
2004 11 7 2 6 517,939 PGA CUT 66 CUT T59 CUT T40 T15
2005 10 4 2 195,193/197 THE PLAYERS T10 CUT CUT CUT
2006 8 7 1 3 209,401 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T33 T33 T5 T9
2007 10 9 4 5 553,270 Bridgestone Invitational T17 T16 T19 T4 T51 T8
2008 16 12 4 7 97,685/74 1,156,414/95 CA Championship T8 T21 T56 T9 T51
Total 74 49 13 27 2,833,41
NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (3), 2004, 2006, 2008. World Cup (4), 2001-2004. Walker Cup,
nationwide Tour
1999. Seve Trophy, 2005.
2001 1
Total 1
EUROPEAN Tour
2008 14 12 1 7 9 $1,302,225

cejka, Alex
Alex Cejka (CHAY-ka)

EXEMPT STATUS: 117th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Children, Alexander, Felix, Tyla
FULL NAME: Alexander Cejka SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, cars, motor boats, pool
Player biographies

WEIGHT: 170 Q SCHOOL: 2002, 2005, 2006
BIRTHDATE: December 2, 1970
BIRTHPLACE: Marienbad, Czech Republic (of German
nationality)
RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: for Children to jump to No. 125 on TOUR money list with 2002 Trophee Lancome...Finished 23rd on the Volvo Order
2—2004 The INTERNATIONAL, T2—2003 B.C. Open. three events remaining in season...Overcame a double of Merit, making the cut in 12 of 18 events...Also picked
bogey on the first hole of his final round to finish T6 at up a victory at the Galeria Kaufhof Pokal Challenge on the
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (11): the Fry’s Electronics Open, his best finish of the season. European Challenge Tour, his fourth on that tour. 1999:
1990 Czech Open. 1991 Audi Quattro Trophy [EurChall]. 1992 Finish moved him from 125th to 110th on the money list, Finished 17th on the Volvo Order of Merit. 1998: Led the
Czech Open. 1993 Audi Open [EurChall]. 1995 Turespana solidifying his 2008 TOUR card. 2006: Collected first top-10 European Tour in Greens in Regulation. 1996: Made the
Open Andalucia [Eur], Hohe Brucke Open [Eur], Volvo since 2004 with a T3 at the John Deere Classic, posting cut in all four majors, highlighted by a T11 showing at the
Masters [Eur]. 1997 KB Golf Challenge [EurChall]. 1998 four rounds in the 60s to finish three behind John Senden... British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. 1995: Finished
2
Lancia Golf Pokal. 2002 Trophee Lancome [Eur], Galeria Added a T9 at the Reno-Tahoe Open in August. 2005: Fell sixth on the 1995 Order of Merit...Won three times that
Kaufhof Pokal Challenge [EurChall]. outside the top-125 in third full season on TOUR. Struggled year, including the prestigious Volvo Masters. The others
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most of the season, especially after injuring his back in a were the Turespana Open Andalucia and the Hohe Brucke
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: jet-skiing accident in June…Highlight of the season came Open. Set course record with a 61 during the Hohe Brucke
T4—Stanford St. Jude Championship; T7—The Honda at THE PLAYERS Championship. Making only his second Open. 1992: Won Czech Open for second time in career.
Classic; T8—Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by start at the TPC Sawgrass, finished T12…In April, was
MasterCard; T9—AT&T National. disqualified for using a non-conforming ball during the third PERSONAL:
Fled Communist Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic) at
2008 SEASON: round of the MCI Heritage. Cejka picked up his Srixon URX
age 9 as a refugee, traveling with his father to Yugoslavia,
Solid year, highlighted by four top-10 finishes, including a T4 at ball on the ninth green and noticed two dots instead of two
arrows on the ball. He was initially assessed a two-stroke Italy and Switzerland before settling in Munich, Germany.
the Stanford St. Jude Championship...Recorded his first top-10 Has fulfilled his life-long dream of playing on the PGA
of the season with a T7 finish at The Honda Classic…Two penalty and then disqualified at the end of the round when
the ball was deemed not on the conforming balls list. 2004: TOUR from the hardships he and his family suffered under
weeks later finished T8 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, his Communism to freedom of opportunity in America.
ninth start of the season. It was his first top-10 at Bay Hill Club Followed rookie season with a solid sophomore campaign,
& Lodge out of four starts in Orlando...Thinking he had missed making a career-best $1,313,483 and posting three top-10s,
the third-round cut at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, flew including a runner-up finish at The INTERNATIONAL...
home to Las Vegas. Upon hearing that the cut wasn’t being Posted best finish of his career, in his 65th PGA TOUR Player STATISTICS
instituted, caught a flight from Las Vegas back to Houston, start, a solo second at The INTERNATIONAL. Trailed by
rented a car and drove through the night to New Orleans, arriv- one point in the tournament’s Modified Stableford scoring 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
ing the next morning. Playing with borrowed clubs and clothes, system heading into the final round, but was passed by Rod Scoring Average............................................70.77 (81)
shot a final-round 71, his best round of the week, to finish T75. Pampling who made eagle on the 71st hole to collect five Driving Distance............................................284.4 (129)
Brandt Jobe and Retief Goosen also returned upon hearing points. His $540,000 paycheck was largest of TOUR career. Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.38% (69)
they were still playing…Third top-10 was a T4 at the Stanford 2003: Second-highest finishing rookie on the money list, Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.42% (133)
St. Jude Championship. It was his best TOUR performance 60th, behind Ben Curtis (No. 46)...Picked up first top-10 fin- Putting Average............................................1.794 (116)
since a T3 at the 2006 John Deere Classic...Finished T9 at ish as a member of the TOUR with a T7 at the Phoenix Open.
the AT&T National after closing rounds of 68-66. It is his 18th Only other previous TOUR top-10 was a T6 at the 1996 NEC MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
career top-10...Suffered a neck injury during the Legends Reno- World Series of Golf...Posted career-best, runner-up finish 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Mayakoba Golf Classic at
Tahoe Open which resulted in surgery. Returned for the final at the B.C. Open, helping to solidify his playing privileges Riviera Maya-Cancun/4
two events of the season where he missed the cut. for 2004...Finished solo fourth at the PGA Championship for Career Low Round/Round: 63–2004 Booz Allen Classic/2
first career top-10 at a major championship. 2002: Finished Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $540,000–2004 The
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: T2 at the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn his first INTERNATIONAL/2
2007: In adopted hometown of Las Vegas, collected T30 TOUR card...Collected his fourth victory on the European Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Bell
finish at the Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals Tour, where he has been a member since 1992, at the Canadian Open/33
1996 10 5 1 2 $134,961/143 Masters 44 26
1997 1 U.S. Open T50 T61 T60
1999 2 2 6,800/304 British Open T11 CUT CUT T13 CUT CUT CUT
2000 1 PGA T52 T65 4 CUT CUT
2001 1 1 1 57,310 THE PLAYERS T33 T12 CUT
2002 1 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T17 T33
2003 30 20 1 4 7 1,182,883/60 Bridgestone Invitational T42 T9
2004 24 16 1 3 7 1,313,483/54 CA Championship T55 T12 T28
2005 31 15 5 510,082/140
2006 30 16 1 2 3 525,484/145
2007 25 17 4 6 86,350/124 868,303/120 NATIONAL TEAMS: Dunhill Cup (4), 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998. World Cup (8) 1995, 1996, 1997,
2008 25 13 4 5 94,190/120 893,998/117 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005. The Seve Trophy (3), 2000, 2002, 2003.
Total 181 105 2 1 18 36 5,493,304
nationwide Tour
2002 5 3 1 2 $33,967/104
2007 1
Total 6 3 1 2 33,96
European Tour
2008 2 1 1 $38,596

K.J. choi
K.J. Choi (choy)

EXEMPT STATUS: Multiple tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Hyunjung Kim; Hohjun “David” (5/9/97),
(through 2011) Amanda (3/4/02), Daniel (12/26/03)
FULL NAME: Kyoung-Ju Choi SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies
WEIGHT: 185 Q SCHOOL: 1999, 2000
BIRTHPLACE: Wando, South Korea
RESIDENCE: The Woodlands, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (7): Nicklaus’ instruction books...Five weeks after winning Nicklaus’s Christian church his family attends near Houston...Earned his
Memorial Tournament, took the title at the inaugural AT&T second victory in wire-to-wire fashion in his 86th career start at
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2002 Compaq Classic of New Orleans, Tampa Bay Classic.
2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. 2006 Chrysler National, with Tiger Woods as the host. Shot a final-round 68 the Tampa Bay Classic. Became the second Asian-born player
Championship. 2007 the Memorial Tournament presented for a 9-under 271 total to defeat Steve Stricker by three strokes to win multiple events on the TOUR, joining Shigeki Maruyama
by Morgan Stanley, AT&T National. 2008 Sony Open in and win for the sixth time, the most TOUR victories by an Asian- of Japan, who earlier in the year earned his second victory at
Hawaii. born player. Gave partial credit to improved putting to the use of the Verizon Byron Nelson Classic...On Sept. 23, a day after his
a larger putting grip...Held a two-stroke lead through 36 holes at win in Tampa, had an inflamed appendix removed in Houston.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (7): The Barclays and finished second, one stroke behind third-round Began suffering stomach pain on the eve of the final round at
2
1996 Korean Open. 1999 Ube Kosan Open [Jpn], Kirin Open leader Steve Stricker. It marked the first time in his career that Tampa Bay. 2001: Finished season inside Top 125 for first time
[Jpn], Kolon Korean Open. 2003 Linde German Masters [Eur], he didn’t win after leading a TOUR event through 36 holes (4-1). in his career...Earned card for the season via the 2000 Qualifying
Player Biographies
S.K. Telecom Open [Asia]. 2005 S.K. Telecom Open [Asia]. Ended the PGA TOUR Playoffs fifth in the FedExCup standings, Tournament for second consecutive season, finishing T31. 2000:
earning a $1-million bonus...Went 1-3-0 in his second Presidents Rookie on PGA TOUR after T35 finish at the 1999 Qualifying
OTHER VICTORIES (1): Cup. 2006: Made 22 cuts in 26 events played and collected four Tournament. Finished 134th on the money list and picked up his
2008 LG Skins Game. top-10s, including winning the last full-field event of the season only top-10 with a T8 at the Air Canada Championship.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: (Chrysler Championship) which earned him a spot in THE TOUR
PERSONAL:
1—Sony Open in Hawaii; T5—World Golf Championships- Championship...A T7 at the PGA Championship was his first top-
10 in a major since a T6 at the 2004 PGA Championship...The Interest in golf grew after one of his high school teachers recom-
Accenture Match Play Championship, BMW Championship. mended he try the sport. Began studying Jack Nicklaus lesson books
2002 champion held the 36- and 54-hole leads at the Chrysler
2008 SEASON: Championship. He fired a final-round 67 to win by four strokes. and videos and spent long hours hitting practice balls on his island
At age 37, captured his seventh career victory (Sony Open in Choi and Shigeki Maruyama are the only Asian-born players to home’s only practice range. Later studied under Phil Ritson…First
Hawaii) on his way to a 10th-place finish on the FedExCup points win multiple events on TOUR... 2005: Won for the third time Korean to earn PGA TOUR card…After his 2005 victory, donated
list. Ended the season with 16 made cuts in 21 appearances, with win at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, becoming the $90,000 to the Korean Presbyterian Church in Greensboro that he
and five top-10s…Survived blustery final-round conditions at second Asian player to win in Greensboro (Shigeki Maruyama, has attended each year he played the tournament…He grew up
Waialae and a spirited charge by Rory Sabbatini, closing with a 2003). Selected to represent South Korea at the World Cup in the son of a rice farmer and as a teenage powerlifter earned the
1-over 71 for a three-shot victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii. The Portugal...Also won the SK Telecom Open by five strokes on nickname “Tank” because he could squat 350 pounds although
wire-to-wire victory gave Choi a fourth straight year with a PGA the Asian PGA in early May, an event he won in 2003. 2004: In he weighed a mere 95. He didn’t have the upper-body strength to
TOUR win, joining Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh second Masters appearance, finished solo third, three strokes pursue that sport, so he turned to golf at age 16.
with active streaks that long…Opened with a 6-under-par 65 to behind champion Phil Mickelson. Had a 30 on the front nine in
take a one-stroke lead over Kevin Na after the first round of the second round and 31 on the back nine in final round. Final round
Northern Trust Open. Finished T7. Finished T5 at the World Golf included an eagle on the par-4 11th hole...Earned second top-10 Player STATISTICS
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, falling to in a major with a T6 at the PGA Championship. One of only 10
eventual champion Tiger Woods, 3 and 2, in the quarterfinals… players to record multiple top-10s in the majors in 2004. 2003: 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Didn’t crack the top 10 until 14 tournaments later, finishing T5 Finished in top 30 for second consecutive season on strength Scoring Average............................................70.26 (33)
at the BMW Championship and jumping into the top 10 on the of six top-10s, including a runner-up in the season-opening Driving Distance............................................286.1 (112)
FedExCup points list (No. 8)…Ended the season with a ninth-place Mercedes Championships. Fired course-record 11-under-par Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.38% (120)
finish at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. 62 in third round. Posted a final-round 67 to capture the Linde Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.48% (71)
German Masters, his first career victory on the European Tour. Putting Average............................................1.781 (66)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2007: Had best season of career, with two victories, at the Was chosen by Gary Player as a Captain’s Pick for the 2003
Presidents Cup. 2002: Third season on TOUR proved to be MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Memorial Tournament and AT&T National, a spot on the 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent BMW
International Team for The Presidents Cup and a fifth-place the breakthrough as he was one of three first-time winners
Championship/3
finish in the FedExCup standings...Carded rounds of 69-70-67- to win twice...Became the first South Korean winner in TOUR Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2003
65--271 in claiming his fifth career TOUR title at the Memorial history, closing with 5-under-par 67 for a four-stroke victory in Valero Texas Open/2
Tournament...Final-round 65 tied the low final round for a the Compaq Classic of New Orleans. Fourth Asian to win on Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2 times,
winner at the Memorial. Managed to get up-and-down for par the TOUR, joining Isao Aoki and Shigeki Maruyama of Japan most recent 2007 AT&T National/1
on the final three holes to solidify the win. Victory was special and T.C. Chen of Taiwan. Donated 10 percent of his $810,000 Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 PODS
since he learned the game in native Korea by reading host Jack check to underprivileged South Koreans back home and to the Championship/5
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1998 1 Masters T15 3 T33 CUT T27 41
1999 2 2 1 $31,457/241 U.S. Open CUT T30 CUT T31 T15 CUT CUT CUT
2000 30 16 1 4 305,745/134 British Open CUT T49 CUT T22 T16 T41 CUT T8 T16
2001 29 19 5 8 800,326/65 PGA T29 CUT T69 T6 T40 T7 T12 CUT
2002 27 19 2 7 11 2,204,907/17 THE PLAYERS T28 CUT T42 CUT T16 T23 CUT
2003 32 25 1 6 13 1,999,663/30 TOUR Championship T9 T19 27 26 T21 9
2004 24 19 1 7 10 2,077,775/26 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T33 T33 T17 T5
2005 24 18 1 3 7 1,765,374/40 Bridgestone Invitational T19 T53 T58 T51 T22 T11 T16
2006 26 22 1 4 10 2,376,548/27 CA Championship T6 T57 T43 T32 T19 T12
2007 25 21 2 1 7 17 103,765/5 4,587,859/5
2008 21 16 1 5 12 110,646/10 2,683,442/16
Total 241 177 7 2 1 45 93 18,833,096 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2003, 2007; World Cup (3), 2002, 2003, 2005.
European Tour
2008 8 6 1 5 $615,911

Chopra, Daniel
Daniel Chopra (chope-RAH)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Samantha
(through 2010) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Television, reading, film, snooker
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Daniel Samir Chopra TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992

WEIGHT: 180 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BIRTHPLACE: Stockholm, Sweden
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): was suspended on Sunday due to darkness and Chopra for the final spot that would earn a 2004 PGA TOUR card...
2007 Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro. 2008 Mercedes-Benz spent the night in a three-way tie with Fredrik Jacobson Season-best finish came at the LaSalle Bank Open (T3).
Championship. and Shigeki Maruyama. Birdied his first hole on Monday 2002: Finished No. 90 on the Nationwide Tour money list,
morning, the par-5 16th, and then parred the last two to his rookie season. Posted his only top-10s in consecutive
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): win by one stroke over Jacobson and Maruyama. Became weeks, finishing T7 at the Dayton Open followed by a T5
2004 First Tee Arkansas Classic, Henrico County Open. the 12th first-time winner on the PGA TOUR in 2007. 2006: at the Fort Smith Classic...Won the Mercuries Masters on
Made 22 cuts in 33 starts, finishing in the top-10 six times the Asian Tour at the Taiwan G&CC after gaining entry on
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (9): (including runner-up at the Frys.com Open) and collected a sponsor invitation. Posted a 4-under 284 total to win by
2
1993 Johor Bahru Open [Malaysia], Swedish International $1,530,455...Best finish was a T2 at the Frys.com Open. one and collect the $69,565 first-place check. 2001: Finished
Championship. 1994 Classic Indian Masters, Jamtland Open Finished one stroke behind Troy Matteson...Led the TOUR in T87 at the Qualifying Tournament to earn his card on the
[European Chall.], Challenge Chargeurs [European Chall.],
Section
putting average, 1.712. Was third in putts per round, 28.21. Nationwide Tour for the 2002 season. 2000: Finished T3
Indian PGA Championship, Malaysian PGA Championship. Led the TOUR in total birdies with a season-best 435. 2005: at the Tour Players Championship on the Japan Golf Tour.
1995 Taiwan Open [Asia]. 2001 Mercuries Masters [Asia]. First top-10 came in 13th start, a T9 at the Zurich Classic of Member of the European Tour 1996-2000.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: New Orleans...Finished T12 at the Michelin Championship
PERSONAL:
1—Mercedes-Benz Championship. at Las Vegas in mid-October, thanks to a closing 7-under
65. Improved his season earnings to $722,668 with $81,000 Moved to India at age 7 and was raised by grandparents.
2008 SEASON: payday in Las Vegas, lifting him over the mark to secure his Won the All-India Junior Golf Championship at age 14. Won
Started 2008 by winning his second PGA TOUR title at card for the 2006 season...In his last start of the season, two more Indian Junior titles plus the Doug Sanders World
the season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship. Would finished T10 at the Chrysler Championship. 2004: Finished Junior title…Born to a Swedish mother and Indian father…
go on to post three additional top-25 finishes, includ- in top-125 in rookie season on PGA TOUR while posting In 1995, became the first person to hit a golf ball off the
ing a T14 at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone three top-10s...Initial success of season actually came on Great Wall of China.
Invitational…Defeated Steve Stricker in a four-hole playoff Nationwide Tour, where he finished 21st on the money
at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. Birdie on the par-5
ninth, the fourth playoff hole, gave him his second TOUR
list the prior year. Was not eligible for the MCI Heritage in
April, so took advantage of a return to the Nationwide Tour
Player STATISTICS
title in his last three starts, dating back to the 2007 Ginn where he won the First Tee Arkansas Classic...A month
sur Mer Classic. In playoff, he left three putts on the edge 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
later, did not qualify for the Bank of America Colonial and Scoring Average............................................70.95 (109)
of the hole, the last of which was an eagle attempt on the broke the 72-hole tournament record on the Nationwide Driving Distance............................................294.1 (48)
fourth playoff hole. Became the fifth different foreign-born Tour with a record 30-under-par 258 at the Henrico County Driving Accuracy Percentage........................52.51% (193)
player to win the Mercedes-Benz Championship over the Open in Glen Allen, VA. He broke the Tour mark by four Greens in Regulation Percentage.................59.88% (189)
last seven years…Recorded an ace during the third round strokes and became the first player in a 72-hole profes- Putting Average............................................1.724 (2)
of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, holing an 8-iron from 173 sional tournament on a par-72 course to reach 30-under
yards at SilverRock Resort’s 14th hole…Held a two-shot par...Made his first start in a major at the U.S. Open and MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
lead through 54 holes at the Buick Open before a final- finished T24…Finished T8 for first career top-10 on the 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent Justin
round 75 left him T17. TOUR at the Buick Open...Continued his consistent play with Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: T9 at the Reno-Tahoe Open...Posted third top-10 in last five Career Low Round/Round: 64–7 times, most recent 2007
2007: First top-10 was a T8 at The Honda Classic, finishing outings, a T4 at the Deutsche Bank Championship, giving Valero Texas Open/3
two strokes out of a four-way playoff won by Mark Wilson... him enough money to keep his card for the 2005 season. Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,100,000–2008
Finished T3 at the Valero Texas Open...Fired rounds of 2003: Finished sixth at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament, Mercedes–Benz Championship/1
67-66-69-71--273 to collect his first career PGA TOUR title earning his first TOUR card...Made the cut in 19 of 22 events Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Sony Open
on the Nationwide Tour. Finished the season No. 21 on the in Hawaii/60
at the inaugural Ginn sur Mer Classic. Final-round play
money list with $178,799, just $1,164 behind Tommy Tolles
2004 33 20 3 5 $763,253/108 Masters CUT
2005 34 19 2 9 893,368/90 U.S. Open T24 T36
2006 33 22 1 6 9 1,530,455/54 British Open CUT
2007 34 20 1 1 3 6 87,050/115 1,755,110/48 PGA T41 CUT CUT
2008 27 15 1 1 4 96,230/102 1,630,690/52 THE PLAYERS T40 CUT T44 T42
Total 161 96 2 1 1 15 33 6,572,875 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
Bridgestone Invitational T14
nationwide Tour CA Championship T34
2002 25 8 2 3 $41,269/90
2003 22 19 1 7 13 178,799/21
2004 3 3 2 2 3 182,130/27
Total 50 30 2 1 11 19 402,198
european Tour
2008 9 6 1 2 $284,734

Stewart Cink
Stewart Cink (sink)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner (through FAMILY: Wife, Lisa; Connor Stewart (9/13/93), Reagan
2010) Braswell (4/8/97)
FULL NAME: Stewart Ernest Cink EDUCATION: Georgia Tech (1995, Management)
HEIGHT: 6-4 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, boating, water sports,
WEIGHT: 205 hiking, barbecue, snow skiing
BIRTHDATE: May 21, 1973 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995
BIRTHPLACE: Huntsville, AL Nationwide Tour Graduate (1996)
RESIDENCE: Duluth, GA; plays out of East Lake GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): Finished T3 at the Masters, his best career finish at Augusta, in 10 appearances with his T6 finish at Carnoustie...T7 fin-
four strokes behind winner Trevor Immelman. Paired with ish, with a final-round 65, at the BMW Championship moved
Section
1997 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 2000 MCI Classic. 2004
MCI Heritage, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational. Tiger Woods in the final round, matched Woods’ even-par him from 32nd to 23rd in the FedExCup standings, thereby
2008 Travelers Championship. 72 to finish at 4-under-par 284…Kept solid play going the qualifying him for THE TOUR Championship at his home
following week at the Verizon Heritage where the 2000 and course, East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta...Earned a spot on his
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2004 champion claimed his fifth top-10 of the year with a T7 third Presidents Cup team and compiled a record of 3-1-0
1996 Ozarks Open, Colorado Classic, TOUR Championship. finish in Hilton Head Island. His first-round, 4-under-par 67 at for the week, bringing his all-time Presidents Cup record to
Harbour Town led the charge toward a T7…Despite carding 8-4-1. 2006: Highlights of season included a 4-and-3 singles
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2):
2
a 2-over 74 in the final round, finished T8 at the Wachovia victory over Sergio Garcia at the Ryder Cup, and his fifth
1996 Mexican Open. 1999 Mexican Open. Championship. Shot a third-round 65, which matched the appearance at THE TOUR Championship…In ninth Masters
Player Biographies
OTHER VICTORIES (2): low round for the tournament…Held off late charges from start, finished solo 10th for first career top-10 in Augusta...
2006 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge [w/Zach Johnson and Tommy Armour III and defending champion Hunter Mahan Named as a Captain’s Choice for the 2006 U.S. Ryder
Scott Verplank]. 2007 CVS Caremark Charity Classic [w/J.J. to win the Travelers Championship by one stroke. Shot Cup team and compiled a 1-1-3 record...The 2004 winner
Henry]. 66-64-65-67 to finish at 18-under for his fifth career victory finished runner-up to Tiger Woods at the Bridgestone
and first since 2004. Earned his first career win at TPC River Invitational. Tied Woods at 10-under par with birdies on two
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Highlands as a rookie. Made par from behind the green on (Nos. 16-17) of his last three holes to force a playoff. Lost
1—Travelers Championship; 2—World Golf Championships- the final hole to secure the win and pushed him to third on fourth extra hole when Woods made birdie on No. 17
Accenture Match Play Championship, PODS Championship; place in the FedExCup standings behind Tiger Woods and from 8 feet. With a bogey-free 64, held the third-round lead
T3—Buick Invitational, Masters Tournament; T7—Verizon Phil Mickelson and into second place in the U.S. Ryder Cup by one over Woods, Paul Casey and Davis Love III...Teamed
Heritage; T8—Wachovia Championship. standings…Earned a spot on his fourth Ryder Cup team with J.J. Henry in the Barbados World Cup. 2005: Played
2008 SEASON: and compiled a record of 1-2-0 for the week, bringing his on victorious U.S. Presidents Cup squad and fashioned five
Had a career year with a victory at the Travelers all-time Ryder Cup record to 4-7-4…Played in all four PGA top-10s en route to top-50 finish on money list...Best finish
Championship, two runner-up finishes and a spot on TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events. Made his seventh was a T3 at the Chrysler Championship, four shots behind
the winning U.S. Ryder Cup team. Season earnings of appearance at THE TOUR Championship and finished T24. champion Carl Pettersson. 2004: Career season included
$3,979,301 moved him over the $25-million mark in career Placed 20th in the FedExCup standings. multiple TOUR victories for the first time, a career-best fifth-
earnings (10th all-time) and placed ninth on the season place finish on the money list and a spot on the U.S. Ryder
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Cup squad. Jumped to No. 10 in Official World Golf Ranking
money list, his third time in the top 10…In his second start 2007: Finished T9 at the World Golf Championships-
of the season fired three rounds in the 60s on the way to from outside the top 50 at start of season. Led the PGA
Accenture Match Play Championship. Fell to Stephen TOUR in Putting Average (1.723)...Earned third career victory
a T3 at the Buick Invitational…Runner-up to Tiger Woods Ames, 3 and 1, in the third round...One of only three play-
at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play and first in four years by defeating Ted Purdy in a five-hole
ers to record all four rounds under par at the Wachovia playoff at the MCI Heritage. Made birdie on the fifth playoff
Championship, losing 8 and 7 in the 36-hole championship Championship, where he finished T5...Continued strong play
match. Beat Justin Leonard in the semifinals 4 and 2 after hole, the par-4 16th, to win. Became seventh player to win
with T3 finish at THE PLAYERS Championship. Rebounded the tournament more than once (2000) and had the larg-
topping Miguel Angel Jimenez, Padraig Harrington, Colin from an opening 2-over-par 74 to finish three strokes behind
Montgomerie and Angel Cabrera to reach the semifinals… est come-from-behind win on TOUR, nine strokes, since
champion Phil Mickelson with rounds of 69-71-66...Finished Paul Lawrie won the 1999 British Open by coming from 10
Rounds of 66-73-69 led to a two-stroke lead after 54 holes T5 at the Memorial Tournament thanks to his front-nine play
at the PODS Championship, but a final-round 74 left him strokes back at the start of the final round. The final-round,
(14-under par on Muirfield Village’s front nine, even par on 7-under 64 was a tournament record for low finish by a
T2 and two strokes behind eventual winner Sean O’Hair… the back nine)...Recorded his first top-10 at the British Open winner, topping the 6-under 65 he posted in his 2000 win
1995A 1 1 Masters CUT T23 T27 T28 CUT T24 T17 T20 10 T17 T3
1995 5 4 1 2 $58,426/192 U.S. Open T16 T13 T10 T32 T8 3 CUT T28 CUT T15 T37 CUT T14
1996 5 5 1 4 108,710/158 British Open T66 CUT T41 T30 T59 T34 T14 CUT CUT T6 CUT
1997 31 19 1 1 4 13 809,580/29 PGA CUT CUT T3 T15 T59 T10 CUT T17 T28 T24 T32 CUT
1998 28 23 1 6 15 833,648/31 THE PLAYERS T42 CUT T33 CUT CUT T39 T22 T32 CUT T3 T21
1999 27 21 1 1 8 14 1,255,100/32 TOUR Championship 24 T18 T13 T21 25 T11 T24
2000 27 23 1 1 1 9 15 2,169,727/10 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T33 T33 T33 T17 T5 T33 T9 2
2001 29 22 2 6 14 1,743,028/26 Bridgestone Invitational 7 T13 T47 T61 1 T41 2 T56 T43
2002 27 20 4 8 894,212/73 CA Championship T4 CNL T23 T46 T13 T45 T20
2003 28 23 2 6 14 1,781,885/35
2004 28 24 2 1 10 20 4,450,270/5 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (3), 2000, 2005, 2007; Ryder Cup (4), 2002, 2004,
2005 26 23 1 5 10 1,733,049/43 2006, 2008; World Cup (2), 2005, 2006.
2006 26 22 1 7 16 2,755,911/15
2007 25 21 1 6 13 96,697/22 2,483,146/25
2008 23 20 1 2 2 7 12 107,407/20 3,979,301/9
Total 336 271 5 10 8 80 170 25,055,994
nationwide tour
1995 3 1 1 $2,936/180
1996 21 18 3 2 1 14 17 251,699/1
Total 24 19 3 2 1 14 18 254,635

Cink, Stewart
Stewart Cink (Continued)

Player biographies
in Hilton Head Island, SC…Along with Jay Haas, selected list after finishing T11 at National Car Rental Golf Classic
by Hal Sutton as a Captain’s Pick for the 2004 Ryder Cup at Disney World Resort, $14,600 behind Duffy Waldorf...At Player STATISTICS
Team, his second appearance on the team...Recorded wire- PGA Championship, was one stroke out of 54-hole lead and
to-wire victory at NEC Invitational, posting rounds of 63-68- finished T3. 1998: Recorded six top-10s and almost became 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
68-70--269. Four-stroke win over Rory Sabbatini and Tiger first to successfully defend at Canon GHO. A final-round Scoring Average............................................69.95 (15)
Woods was worth a career-best $1.2 million. First player 67 moved him into playoff with Olin Browne and Larry Driving Distance............................................297.0 (29)
of 2004 to win wire-to-wire and first since Davis Love III Mize. Browne won with a chip-in birdie. 1997: Voted PGA Driving Accuracy Percentage........................55.36% (182)
at 2003 INTERNATIONAL. 2003: Returned to the top-40 on TOUR Rookie of the Year after victory at the Canon Greater Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.10% (27)
the money list after falling out in 2002. Runner-up at Bay Hartford Open and $809,580 in earnings...Was only rookie Putting Average............................................1.771 (42)
Hill Invitational and FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World to qualify for THE TOUR Championship and finished season
Resort..Set two course records in one day with 62-61 U.S. ranked 29th in official earnings...First player to be named MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Open sectional qualifying scores on June 2 in Columbus, Nationwide Tour Player of the Year and PGA TOUR Rookie 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Travelers Championship/2
Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 2004
OH. Bogeyed the first hole then recorded 22 birdies to win of the Year in successive seasons...Came from behind
World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational/1
the qualifier by nine strokes. 2002: Without a top-10 finish to earn his first TOUR victory. Started final round in fifth Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,200,000–2004 World
through first 13 events, recorded back-to-back top-10s at place, four strokes behind leader Jeff Maggert. Closing 66 Golf Championships–NEC Invitational/1
the Memorial Tournament (T9) and Buick Classic (T5). 2001: good for one-stroke victory over Brandel Chamblee, Tom Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 AT&T
Posted three top-fives in June, and narrowly missed the Byrum and Maggert. 1996: Named Nationwide Tour Player National/5
18-hole U.S. Open playoff between Mark Brooks and Retief of the Year after his record-setting season. Established
Goosen. Made double bogey on final hole at Southern Hills Nationwide Tour record for earnings in a season with
2
to fall one shy of playoff...First-time member of the U.S. $251,699. Won three tournaments - Ozarks Open, Colorado
Ryder Cup team. 2000: Earned second TOUR victory at Classic and Nationwide Tour Championship...Tied for 16th PERSONAL:
Section
MCI Classic. Shot final-round 65, which included birdies on at U.S. Open to earn invitation to 1997 Masters. 1995: Tied Took up game when his parents, single-digit handicappers,
three of final four holes. Two-stroke win over Tom Lehman for 18th in first professional start at Canon Greater Hartford left him at driving range before he was old enough to go
was worth $540,000...Followed with T2 at MasterCard Open. Amateur: A three-time All-American (1993-95) at on the course...Was a husband and a father while still at
Colonial, where he held three-stroke lead through 54 holes. Georgia Tech...Received 1995 Dave Williams, Haskins and Georgia Tech...Member of East Lake GC, host venue of
Closing 71 left him two strokes behind Phil Mickelson... Jack Nicklaus Awards as country’s top collegiate golfer... THE TOUR Championship...A big Atlanta Thrashers hockey
Member of U.S. Presidents Cup team where he was 4-0-0 Beat Tiger Woods 3 and 2 in an exhibition match in 1995 in fan...Outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, camping, biking
in first appearance. 1999: Missed earning a place in THE Atlanta the week before the Masters...AJGA All-American and skiing.
TOUR Championship by one spot. Was 31st on the money in 1990.
Hot Shots
No. 5 at Ridgewood
1 TPC Four Seasons 3 4 528 4.396 EDS Byron Nelson
2 Plantation Course 1 4 520 4.065 Mercedes-Benz Championship
3 East Lake GC 5 4 520 4.258 THE TOUR Championship
4 Congressional CC 6 4 518 4.247 AT&T National Pro-Am

1 Ridgewood CC 5 4 291 3.841 The Barclays
2 TPC River Highlands 15 4 296 3.663 Travelers Championship
4 Plantation Course 14 4 305 3.726 Mercedes-Benz Championshp

Tim Clark
Tim Clark
EXEMPT STATUS: 26th in 2008 FedExCup Points EDUCATION: North Carolina State University
FULL NAME: Timothy Henry Clark SPECIAL INTERESTS: Darts, pool, ping-pong, remote-
HEIGHT: 5-7 control planes, fishing
BIRTHDATE: December 17, 1975 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2000)
BIRTHPLACE: Durban, South Africa
FAMILY: Wife, Candace
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: rounds in the 60s at the Wyndham Championship earned a 10s with his T7 finish at the Verizon Heritage...Rallied on
T6...Opened with 66-62 for the 36-hole lead at the Deutsche the weekend at the Cialis Western Open, posting rounds
Section
2—2006 Masters Tournament, 2007 John Deere Classic,
Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart, Bank Championship. In second-round, 9-under-62, made of 68-66 to finish T4, four strokes behind Trevor Immelman.
T2—2005 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, 2007 U.S. Bank two eagles early in his back nine and reached 11-under 2005: Captured two international titles, played in his second
Championship in Milwaukee, 2008 Crowne Plaza Invitational through 16 holes. Finished bogey-bogey on Nos. 8-9, his Presidents Cup and participated in THE TOUR Championship
at Colonial. final two holes. Finished T15. Also shot 62 in the 2007 PGA for the first time…Captured the South African Airways
TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup in the first round of THE Open in his native country for the second time. Came into
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola at East Lake the final round in a four-way tie for first and final-round
2
2000 Fort Smith Classic, Boise Open. GC...Playing for the sixth straight week, recorded all four 6-under 66 was good for a six-stroke victory...Followed
rounds in the 60s to finish T8 at the BMW Championship. the win and a 30-hour journey from South Africa to Palm
Player Biographies
Moved up on the FedExCup points list to No. 23, the fourth Springs and finished T2 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic…
2002 Bell’s South African Open [Eur]. 2005 South African straight week he improved his position in the standings. Finished T3 at the U.S. Open thanks to a pair of even-par
Airways Open [Eur], Barclays Scottish Open [Eur]. 2008 70s on the weekend...Recorded a two-stroke victory over
Australian Open. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Maarten Lafeber and Darren Clarke at The Barclays Scottish
2007: Limited starts due to bulging disk in his neck, but con-
OTHER VICTORIES (1): tinued to play effectively...Held a share of the 36-hole lead
Open…Posted a 2-2-1 record for International squad in
2006 CVS Charity Classic [with Nick Price]. second Presidents Cup appearance. 2004: Continued strong
at the Masters Tournament before finishing T13...Finished play in his third full season as a TOUR member. Recorded
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T2 in successive starts at the John Deere Classic and U.S. a then-career-high six top-10s…Best finish of the season
T2—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial; T6—Wyndham Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Shot a front-nine 29 was T5 at the Valero Texas Open. 2003: In defense of first
Championship; T8—BMW Championship. (seven birdies, one bogey) in the final round on the way European Tour title, finished second to Trevor Immelman at
to a 67 and a T5 finish at the BMW Championship. Moved the South African Airways Open in early January...Named
2008 SEASON: from 33rd to 27th in the FedExCup standings to qualify for
Enjoyed another solid year, highlighted by three top-10 to The Presidents Cup team by International Captain Gary
THE TOUR Championship...At THE TOUR Championship, Player after third-place finish at PGA Championship. Trailed
finishes, including a T2 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational tied the East Lake Golf Club course record in the first round
at Colonial in May. It was the fifth runner-up finish of co-leaders Shaun Micheel and Chad Campbell by four enter-
with an 8-under-par 62 (later broken by Zach Johnson’s 60). ing final round, and 1-under-par 69 fell three strokes short of
his career. Fired a final-round 66 to tie eventual winner Held the 18-hole lead and finished T7 to place 21st in the
Phil Mickelson and Rod Pampling at 13-under par before Micheel. 2002: Took advantage of Major Medical Extension
final FedExCup standings on the strength of five top-10s. due to wrist injury that limited his 2001 campaign to three
Mickelson birdied the 72nd hole to win...Held a two-stroke 2006: In fifth career Masters appearance, holed out from
lead after 54 holes at the Stanford St. Jude Championship. events. Had 26 events to earn $384,602 and almost doubled
a greenside bunker for birdie on the 72nd hole to finish that with $632,609...Won the Bell’s South African Open
Posted a final-round, 6-over 76 to finish T18...Former N.C. second, his best finish in a major championship, two strokes
State golfer returned to North Carolina in August where four on the European Tour/Southern Africa Tour in January.
behind champion Phil Mickelson. Posted back-to-back top-
1998A 1 Masters CUT T13 CUT T39 2 T13 CUT
2001 3 1 $21,750/227 U.S. Open CUT T13 T3 CUT T17 T48
2002 23 15 3 7 632,609/107 British Open CUT CUT T23 T56 CUT
2003 25 16 1 3 10 1,253,690/53 PGA T53 3 CUT T17 T24 CUT T55
2004 26 16 6 9 1,108,190/71 THE PLAYERS T21 CUT CUT CUT T68 CUT
2005 26 22 1 1 6 16 2,310,037/21 TOUR Championship T22 T7 29
2006 22 19 1 4 11 1,974,931/32 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T33 T17 T33
2007 19 15 3 6 12 97,275/21 2,615,152/22 Bridgestone Invitational T64 T48 T51 74 T6 T20
2008 27 19 1 3 9 105,609/26 1,722,030/45 CA Championship 62 T18 T26 T63 T12
Total 172 123 6 2 31 74 11,638,389
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2003, 2005; World Cup (2), 2002, 2005.
1998A 1 1
1998 1
1999 25 14 1 3 6 $57,220/46
2000 27 16 2 1 7 11 288,056/3
2001 4 1 1 1 16,200/147
Total 58 32 2 2 11 18 361,476

Clark, Tim
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Player biographies
Captured the Southern Africa Tour Order of Merit based Public Links Championship...Two-time NCAA East Regional
on five top-10s and one victory...Collected his first top-10 Individual Champion (1996 and 1997)...1997 ACC Player of Player STATISTICS
finish in only his eighth professional TOUR start, with a the Year...T5 at 1996 NCAA Championship and T7 in 1998
T9 at the Compaq Classic of New Orleans...T6 finishes NCAAs...1996 CGAA National Freshman of the Year...Won 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill and Disney 1997 Cardinal Amateur (Greensboro, NC) when he played Scoring Average............................................70.29 (39)
Golf Classic jumped him up the TOUR money list from a 54 holes without a bogey and finished 15-under-par 195 for Driving Distance............................................281.8 (154)
bubble-position of No. 126 to No. 106 to clinch TOUR card a tournament record. Driving Accuracy Percentage........................63.62% (89)
for 2003. 2001: Withdrew after first-round 79 at the AT&T Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.31% (156)
Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, effectively ending season PERSONAL: Putting Average............................................1.760 (22)
in which he played just three events. 2000: Earned first Recorded his first hole-in-one when he was age 8…
TOUR card by finishing third on the Nationwide Tour money Donated his first-place share of approximately $20,000 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
list. Captured two titles, at the Fort Smith Classic and Boise at the 2005 Nelson Mandela Invitational to a deaf girl 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Deutsche Bank
Open. 1999: Made the Nationwide Tour Championship and from the Carel du Toit School for the Hearing Impaired in Championship/2
Tygerberg, South Africa who needed ear surgery. “It put Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2008
finished T23 after opening with a 77. 1998: Missed cut as Deutsche Bank Championship/2
an amateur at his first TOUR event, the Masters, where he into perspective what life is all about - and it’s not about
all those putts I’m able to put away or miss at the crucial Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $756,000–
earned a spot via 1997 U.S. Public Links title...Won back- 2006 Masters Tournament/2
to-back events on the Canadian Tour, the New Brunswick stages of an event, but life in general,” Clark said.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Barclays
Open and CPGA Championship. Amateur: Won 1997 U.S. Classic/14
2
Section
Hot Shots
No. 16 at Firestone
1 Firestone CC (South) 16 5 667 5.041 Bridgestone Invitational
2 LaCantera GC 1 5 665 4.725 Valero Texas Open
4 Montreux G&CC 17 5 636 4.834 Legends Reno-Tahoe Open
5 Trump Intrntl GC 18 5 630 4.757 Puerto Rico Open

3 Harbour Town GL 2 5 502 4.528 Verizon Heritage
4 Poppy Hills 18 5 502 4.594 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Jose Coceres
Jose Coceres (coh-SEAR-us)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Monica; Maria Belen (1992), Marcos
FULL NAME: Jose Eusebio Coceres Jose (1995), Maria Jose
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, soccer
BIRTHDATE: August 14, 1963 JOINED TOUR: 2001
BIRTHPLACE: Chaco, Argentina
RESIDENCE: Buenos Aires, Argentina
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): third top-10 of the season with a T10 at the Valero Texas World Resort. Led by three after 54 holes and closed with
Open. It was his most top-10s in a season since joining a 68 to defeat Davis Love III by one. Win came on Mother’s
Section
2001 WORLDCOM CLASSIC - The Heritage of Golf, National
Car Rental Golf Classic at Disney. the TOUR in 2001. He had two top-10s in 2004 and 2001 Day in Argentina so he used a pillowcase for a sign that
(rookie year won twice). 2005: Finished out of the top 150 read, “Happy Mother’s Day for all the mothers.” 2000: Won
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (8): (No. 182) for the third time in last four years, while posting the Dubai Classic. 1999: Passed six figures for fifth time
1991 Pinemar Open [Arg]. 1992 Montevideo Open [Ura], three top 25s. 2004: Finished among the top 125 for the in seven years on European Tour to become member of
Los Cardales Challenge [Arg]. 1993 Pinemar Open [Arg]. first time since earning two wins in 2001...In fourth start Millionaires Club. Had five top-10 finishes that season, end-
1994 Heineken Open Catalonia [Eur]. 1995 Tournament of of season, finished T6 at the Shell Houston Open. One off ing with an eighth-place finish at Sarazen World Open and
2
Champions [Arg]. 1996 Los Leones Open [Chile]. 2000 Dubai the lead of Vijay Singh and John Huston through 54 holes, T10 in Volvo Masters...Closed his year by tying for second in
Desert Classic [Eur]. but slipped with final-round 73...Solo third at John Deere Argentine Open. 1995: Won Tournament of Champions, his
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Classic was best finish since winning the 2001 National fourth career victory in Argentina. 1994: Won the Heineken
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Car Rental Golf Classic. First-round, 9-under-par 62 was Open Catalonia in Europe. 1992: Won $50,000 for hole-in-
T12—The Honda Classic; T23—Zurich Classic of New one off the TPC Deere Run course record. In final round, one at Dubai Desert Classic.
Orleans. a double bogey on the eighth hole dropped him from the
2008 SEASON: lead. 2003: Inconsistent season, continuing to battle back PERSONAL:
from broken arm suffered prior to 2002 campaign...Finished Voted highest sporting award, “The Olympian,” in native
Injuries cut season short, with T36 at the AT&T National in Argentina in 2002, only the third golfer to receive the
early July his final outing. Finished the season with just six strong, posting top-25s in two of three starts at the end of
the year...Lone top-10 came in October when he finished award…One of 11 children and an ex-caddie who taught
made cuts in 13 appearances, with top-25 finishes at The himself the game. Took control of his family’s finances after
Honda Classic (T12) and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans T7 at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic..2002: Limited to
16 events due to a broken bone in right arm suffered in father died in motor accident. Used to sleep five or six to a
(T23)...Will play on a Major Medical Extension in 2009. Has bed in family’s two-bedroom home. Four brothers also are
12 events to earn $612,359, which coupled with earnings of pickup soccer game in native Argentina. Did not play first
tournament until early April at BellSouth Classic...After professionals. Took up game when one brother cut branches
$240,393 in 2008, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 money off tree and fashioned golf club. Started playing by hitting
list and earn the Major Medical Extension status for the missing three of his first four cuts, made three consecutive
cuts, finishing T18 at the Buick Classic, his best finish since rocks…Makes it a point to walk to a religious shrine near
remainder of the 2009 season. his hometown after every victory.
breaking his arm...Recorded lone top-10 of the season at
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the PGA Championship in August, a T10, his best career
2007: Lost to Fred Funk on the second hole of a sudden- finish in a major championship. 2001: Became the first Player STATISTICS
death playoff at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Runner-up Argentine to win on TOUR since Roberto De Vicenzo at the
finish was his best since a victory at the 2001 National 1968 Houston Champions Invitational. One of nine players 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Car Rental Golf Classic...One week later, finished T2 at The to claim multiple victories en route to finishing 34th in Scoring Average............................................71.56........ (N/A)
Honda Classic after losing in a four-man playoff. Lost on earnings in only 19 starts...Became one of nine first-time Driving Distance............................................272.2........ (N/A)
the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to Mark Wilson, winners with a par on the fifth playoff hole to defeat Billy Driving Accuracy Percentage........................71.30%..... (N/A)
who made a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 17th hole Mayfair at the WORLDCOM CLASSIC. Stood two strokes Greens in Regulation Percentage.................57.41%..... (N/A)
just before Coceres missed one just a bit shorter. Back-to- off the lead after 54 holes and closed with 71 to tie Mayfair Putting Average............................................1.795........ (N/A)
back top-10s was a career first and he was the first TOUR at 11-under 273. Two playoff holes were contested Sunday
player since David Duval (1997) to compete in playoffs in before darkness forced a postponement until Monday. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
back-to-back weeks...Finished fifth at THE PLAYERS, his Saved par from greenside bunker on fourth playoff hole, 2008 Low Round/Round: 67–Mayakoba Golf Classic at
best career finish at TPC Sawgrass…Led TOUR in Driving No 17, before a dramatic recovery for par from the marsh Riviera Maya-Cancun/1
Accuracy percentage (75.47). 2006: In his first start of the alongside the closing lighthouse hole at Harbour Town Golf Career Low Round/Round: 62–2004 John Deere Classic/1
season, finished T9 at the Verizon Heritage. The 2001 Links. Speaks little English and held a hand-made pillow- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–2001
champion opened with three consecutive rounds in the 60s, case that said, “For my family and my friends and for all the WORLDCOM CLASSIC – The Heritage of Golf/
then closed with 1-over 72 to finish in the top-10 for the Argentineans, a million thanks.”...Became first international Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 Buick
first time since the 2004 John Deere Classic...Next top-10, player to win the National Car Rental Golf Classic at Disney Challenge/16
a T5, came in August at the Reno-Tahoe Open...Posted
1995 1 1 $6,380/288 Masters CUT CUT
1996 1 U.S. Open T52 CUT
1997 1 1 11,812/261 British Open T45 T96 CUT T44 T36 CUT CUT T34
2000 3 2 1 21,256 PGA CUT T16 T10 T51
2001 19 12 2 2 5 1,502,888/34 THE PLAYERS W/D
2003 21 11 1 3 337,682/153 Bridgestone Invitational T75
2004 20 14 1 2 6 779,196/106 CA Championship T14 CNL T36
2005 22 7 3 269,705/182
2006 13 7 3 4 522,592/147 Year 05 06 07 08
2007 17 10 2 3 4 91,111/66 1,287,843/72 PGA CUT
2008 13 6 2 1,008/176 240,393/194 THE PLAYERS 81 5 T6
Total 147 80 2 2 1 12 30 5,266,299
nationwide Tour
2006 1
Total 1

Couch, Chris
Chris Couch
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension EDUCATION: University of Florida (1995)
FULL NAME: Christian Stratton Couch SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, video games, playing
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-4 with sons

BIRTHDATE: May 1, 1973 Q SCHOOL: 1998
BIRTHPLACE: Fort Lauderdale, FL Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003, 2005)
RESIDENCE: Gainesville, FL; plays out of Gainesville CC
FAMILY: Christian (9/13/00), Cayden (6/4/04)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): total (19-under par) bested Charles Howell III and Fred Funk and becoming a club professional. Began the 2001 season
2006 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. by one stroke. Earned a career-best $1,080,000 after enter- with no status on either Tour. Used sponsor exemption to
ing the week with just two made cuts in nine starts and gain admittance to season-opening Florida Classic on his
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (5): $22,278 in earnings. Jumped to No. 103 in Official World home course, Gainesville CC. Captured first career victory,
2001 Florida Classic. 2003 Oregon Classic, Nationwide Golf Ranking in becoming the 15th player to earn first TOUR the $76,500 winner’s check and fully-exempt status for the
Tour Championship. 2005 Rheem Classic Pres’d by Times victory in New Orleans...Shared third-round lead with Davis remainder of the 2001 and 2002 seasons. 1999: Earned
Record, LaSalle Bank Open. Love III at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Finished T12 membership on the TOUR after finishing T17 at the 1998
after a final-round, even-par 72. 2005: Earned return trip to Qualifying Tournament. Only top-10 was a T7 at the 1999
2
2008 SEASON: the TOUR for the third time in his career and second time Sony Open in Hawaii, his first career professional start on
Did not play on the PGA TOUR in 2008 due to continu- via the Nationwide Tour. Finished third on the Nationwide the TOUR...Finished 181st on TOUR money list, making just
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ing recovery from a shoulder injury. Finished T55 at the Tour money list (fourth in 2003)...Notched his fourth career six of 30 cuts. Amateur: Two-time All-America selection at
Nationwide Tour’s Chitimacha Louisiana Open in late Tour win with a five-stroke victory at the Rheem Classic. University of Florida...In 1991, was top-ranked junior golfer
March, his only start of the season in a PGA TOUR- Tied the Hardscrabble CC course record with a final-round, in the United States...His father started him in the game
sanctioned event...Will play out of the Major Medical 10-under-par 60...Won his second event at the LaSalle at age 7...At age 16, successfully qualified for 1990 Honda
Extension category. Has 29 tournaments to earn $852,752 Bank Open. The victory moved him to the top of the season Classic, where he shot 82-77 and missed the cut.
to equal No. 125 from the 2008 money list and earn the money list and past Pat Bates on the Tour’s career money
Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the list ($923,765). The win marked his fourth victory in 15
2009 season. starts, dating back to the 2003 season. It also earned an Player STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: exemption into the Cialis Western Open, where he held 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Opened the season with a T13 at the Mercedes-Benz the 36-hole lead before tying for 13th. 2004: Recorded first Scoring Average............................................71.73.......... (176)
Championship and later added another T13 at the U.S. Bank top-10 on TOUR since a T7 at the 1999 Sony Open in Hawaii Driving Distance............................................299.8............ (20)
Championship in Milwaukee for his best finishes of the with a T10 at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Was one Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.59%....... (182)
year. Made the cut in 10 of 30 starts, finishing No. 167 on behind Fred Funk through 54 holes and finished five back Greens in Regulation Pct..............................64.11%....... (121)
the money list. 2006: Had a career year thanks to his first after a final-round, 2-under 70...Ended the season No. Putting Average............................................1.798.......... (127)
TOUR title and four top-25 finishes. Collected more than $1 217 on the money list. 2003: Brenden Pappas loaned him
million in season earnings for the first time in his career... $3,000 in mid-season to allow him to continue playing... MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Claimed first TOUR victory one day shy of 33rd birthday at Finished the season No. 4 on the Nationwide Tour money 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Buick Invitational/1
the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a 54-foot chip-in list with $342,874...Capped the season with a victory at the Career Low Round/Round: 63–2004 Southern Farm
par on 72nd hole. Opened 70-70 to make the cut on the season-ending Tour Championship. Shattered the previous Bureau Classic/2
number, and grabbed 54-hole lead with an 8-under-par tournament record with an 18-under-par 270, three shots Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2006 Zurich
64 on a blustery Saturday. On Sunday, posted final-round clear of D.J. Brigman...Also won the Oregon Classic. Shot a Classic of New Orleans/1
65 that included a 12-foot bogey putt on No. 17 and the final-round, 3-under-par 69 and then birdied the first playoff Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Zurich
chip-in par on No. 18 after a difficult bunker shot behind hole to defeat Jason Bohn. 2002: Played 23 events on the Classic of New Orleans/103
green left him lying three in the green-side rough. The 269 Nationwide Tour. 2001: Had thoughts of giving up the game
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 06 07
1990A 1 PGA CUT
1999 30 6 1 1 $121,752/181 THE PLAYERS CUT
2005 1 1 1 96,667
2006 27 10 1 1 4 1,356,731/66
2007 30 10 4 1,494/153 355,386/167
Total 113 31 1 3 11 2,030,818
nationwide Tour
1997 17 8 1 5 $23,175/79
1998 25 13 1 5 28,349/72
2000 27 14 1 3 5 74,764/66
2001 26 14 1 3 7 145,536/25
2002 23 10 4 33,072/108
2003 21 13 2 2 6 9 342,874/4
2004 1
2005 21 10 2 1 5 7 337,205/3
2008 1 1 1,693/288
Total 162 83 5 3 1 19 42 986,668

Fred Couples
Fred Couples
EXEMPT STATUS: 109th on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, tennis, antiques, bicy-
FULL NAME: Frederick Steven Couples cling, vintage cars
WEIGHT: 185 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1980
BIRTHDATE: October 3, 1959
BIRTHPLACE: Seattle, WA
EDUCATION: University of Houston
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (15): Game. 1999 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout [with David the Masters Tournament for the first time in his career–a
Duval], Skins Game. 2000 Telus Skins Game. 2001 Hyundai streak that began with a T32 finish in his inaugural appear-
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1983 Kemper Open. 1984 Tournament Players
Championship. 1987 Byron Nelson Golf Classic. 1990 Team Matches [with Mark Calcavecchia]. 2003 Skins Game, ance in 1983…Recorded third top-10 of the season with a
Nissan Los Angeles Open. 1991 Federal Express St. Jude Tylenol Par-3 Shootout at Treetops Resort. 2004 Skins T8 at the Wachovia Championship…T15 at THE PLAYERS
Classic, B.C. Open. 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open, Nestle Game, Tylenol Par-3 Shootout at Treetops Resort. 2006 ING in his 25th start at the tournament after getting in the field
Invitational, Masters Tournament. 1993 Honda Classic. Par-3 Shootout. the week prior.
1994 Buick Open. 1996 THE PLAYERS Championship. 1998 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, the Memorial Tournament. 2003
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T4—Shell Houston Open; T8—Buick Invitational, Wachovia 2007: Tied Masters Tournament record (23, with Gary
Shell Houston Open. Championship. Player) for consecutive Masters cuts made. Finished T30 in
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (5): only 72-hole tournament finish of the year. Sidelined much
Player Biographies
2008 SEASON: of the year with back issues. Didn’t play again in an official
1991 Johnnie Walker World Championship. 1994 World Recorded three top-10 finishes on way to a No. 109 finish
Cup [indiv]. 1995 Dubai Desert Classic [Eur], Johnnie event after the Masters. 2006: Highlight of 26th full season
on the money list and was named Captain of the U.S. Team on TOUR was battle with Phil Mickelson at the Masters,
Walker Classic [Eur], Johnnie Walker World Championship for The Presidents Cup…Surpassed the $20-million mark
[Eur]. where he dropped to a T3 finish on Sunday…Struggled
in career earnings to rank No. 20 all-time…Finished T8 at after the U.S. Open, and eventually diagnosed with blood
OTHER VICTORIES (26): the Buick Invitational, his first top-10 of the season and first clot in right arm in September after withdrawing from
1983 JC Penney Classic [with Jan Stephenson]. 1990 since a T3 at the 2006 Masters Tournament…On Feb. 28, Bridgestone Invitational. Spent three days in a Columbus,
Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout [with Raymond Floyd], named as Captain of the U.S. Team for The Presidents Cup, GA, hospital…Posted the first top-10 of the season and
Sazale Classic, RMCC Invitational. 1992 World Cup [with with Greg Norman leading the International Team for the his 13th in 25 starts at the Nissan Open with a fourth-place
Davis Love III]. 1993 Telus Skins Game, World Cup [with Oct. 6-11, 2009 competition at Harding Park Golf Course in finish. Tied with three others with three holes to play but
Davis Love III], Dunhill Cup [with John Daly and Payne San Francisco…Shared the first-round lead at the Arnold bogeyed two of last three to finish three strokes behind
Stewart]. 1994 Telus Skins Game, Franklin Templeton Palmer Invitational with a 5-under 65, finished T65…Made winner Rory Sabbatini...Recorded a PLAYERS Championship
Shark Shootout [with Brad Faxon], World Cup [with Davis his 15th consecutive cut at the Shell Houston Open. After tournament-record fourth hole-in-one of the week on the
Love III]. 1995 Skins Game, World Cup [with Davis Love opening with a 1-over 73, fired three straight rounds in the 159-yard 13th hole with a 9-iron. The ace was his second
III]. 1996 Telus Skins Game, Skins Game. 1998 Telus Skins 60s to finish T4…The following week, missed the cut at at the TPC Sawgrass. He aced the par-3 17th hole in 1997
1979A 1 1 Masters T32 10 T10 T31 T5 T11 5 T35
1981 25 19 1 1 4 9 $78,939/54 U.S. Open T48 CUT CUT T9 T39 T46 T10 T21 CUT T3
1982 28 18 1 2 9 77,606/54 British Open T4 T46 T40 T4 T6 T25 T3
1983 30 23 1 1 7 15 209,733/19 PGA T3 T23 T20 T6 T36 CUT CUT CUT 2 T27
1984 26 24 1 2 9 19 334,573/7 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT 1 T49 CUT CUT T23 T4 CUT T23
1985 26 23 7 10 171,272/38 TOUR Championship T12 7 T7 T22 T16
1986 26 16 1 1 6 116,065/76 Bridgestone Invitational T15 T21 T32 T28 W/D DNS
1987 27 21 1 9 15 441,025/19 CA Championship T10 T36 T15 DNS
1988 27 25 1 1 10 19 489,822/21
1989 24 21 1 2 9 17 653,944/11 Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04
1990 22 17 1 1 3 9 12 757,999/9 Masters 1 T21 T10 T15 T7 T2 T27 T11 26 T36 T28 T6
1991 21 20 2 4 9 12 791,749/3 U.S. Open T17 T16 T16 CUT T52 T53 CUT T16 CUT T66 CUT
1992 22 20 3 2 3 12 19 1,344,188/1 British Open CUT T9 T7 T7 T66 6 CUT T46
1993 19 17 1 2 9 15 796,579/10 PGA T21 T31 T39 T31 T41 T29 T13 T26 CUT T37 T34
1994 15 15 1 2 5 8 625,654/23 THE PLAYERS T13 T39 T29 1 T10 T42 T4 T33 T58 CUT 10 CUT
1995 15 12 4 7 299,259/63 TOUR Championship T5 T10 T29 5 T24
1996 18 16 1 1 9 12 1,248,694/6 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T33 T17
1997 15 13 7 7 448,385/55
1998 17 16 2 2 1 5 10 1,650,389/9 Year 05 06 07 08
1999 16 13 6 7 769,192/56 Masters T39 T3 T30 CUT
2000 19 17 5 11 990,215/47 U.S. Open T15 T48
2001 19 14 4 385,984/131 British Open T3 CUT
2002 18 13 1 2 7 646,703/103 PGA T70 CUT CUT
2003 18 17 1 4 9 1,820,495/34 THE PLAYERS CUT 35 T15
2005 22 15 1 1 4 9 1,804,179/38
2006 17 12 1 2 4 780,361/110 NATIONAL TEAMS: USA vs. Japan, 1984; Ryder Cup (5), 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997;
2007 3 1 43,085/230 Asahi Glass Four Tours World Championship of Golf (2), 1990, 1991; Dunhill Cup (4), 1991,
2008 18 12 3 6 94,270/118 949,281/109 1992, 1993, 1994; World Cup (4), 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995; The Presidents Cup (4), 1994, 1996,
Total 570 463 15 17 21 156 286 20,121,480 1998, 2005.

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Fred Couples (Continued)

Player biographies
during the final round. Also holed out third shot from the 2001: Finished out of the top 125 for first time in his career.
17th tee during the first round of the 1999 tournament after Previous low finish was 76th in 1986. 2000: Earned top-10 Player STATISTICS
splashing his tee shot into water hazard...Vying to become finish in British Open with solo sixth. 1998: For third time in
the oldest Masters champion at the age of 46 years, six career collected two victories. Final-round 66 earned play- 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
months and six days, was paired with 54-hole leader off spot with Bruce Lietzke at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Scoring Average............................................70.64 (69)
Phil Mickelson in final twosome on Sunday after opening which he won with birdie on first extra hole at Bermuda Driving Distance............................................300.0 (16)
71-70-72. Hit 16 of 18 greens in final round but took 34 Dunes. Earned 14th TOUR title with four-stroke win over Driving Accuracy Percentage........................57.25% (168)
putts en route to a final-round 71 and a T3 finish. Extended Andrew Magee at Memorial Tournament...Fell one stroke Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.25% (80)
Masters cut streak to 22 straight (dating to 1983 debut). shy of winning his second Masters after leading each of Putting Average............................................1.794 (116)
2005: With back issues largely under control, posted four first three rounds. 1996: Became first player to win two
top-10s and played a crucial role on the victorious United PLAYERS Championships. Trailed Tommy Tolles by four MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
States Presidents Cup squad...Finished runner-up at the strokes through 54 holes, but closing 64, featuring eagle at 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Justin Timberlake Shriners
Hospitals for Children Open/2
Memorial Tournament for the second straight year, one 16 and birdie at 17, sealed victory. 1995: Recorded back-
Career Low Round/Round: 62–1990 Nissan Los Angeles
stroke back of Bart Bryant...Finished T3 at the British Open, to-back victories on European Tour, first American to do Open/3
his ninth top-10 at the event...Tabbed by Jack Nicklaus as so since Charles Coody in 1973...Teamed with Davis Love Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $810,000–2003 Shell
Captain’s Selection for The Presidents Cup. Posted a 1-2-1 III to win four consecutive World Cup of Golf titles (1992- Houston Open/1
record but defeated World No. 2 Vijay Singh in Sunday 95). 1994: Opened the season with a playoff loss to Phil Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 THE TOUR
singles match, 1-up, by draining a 20-foot putt on No. Mickelson at the Mercedes Championship...Missed three Championship/4
18. 2004: Continued to play limited schedule due to back months due to tear in outer layer of disc in lower back...
2
problems, but posted three top-10s in 16 starts...Finished Edged Corey Pavin with a two-stroke win over him at the
T6 at Masters for ninth career top-10 in 20 starts for 1992 Buick Open in August…1993: Earned 10th career victory at record with a 9-under 62 during the third round, defeated
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champion...Past champion unable to catch Ernie Els on the wind-shortened (54 holes) Honda Classic. Closed with a Gil Morgan by three strokes at the Nissan Los Angeles
the weekend at the Memorial Tournament. Finished solo 70 to tie Robert Gamez. Holed a bunker shot on 17th hole to Open...Finished second at the PGA Championship and fifth
second thanks to four rounds in the 60s. 2003: Candidate force the playoff. Won with par on second extra hole. 1992: at the Masters Tournament. 1988: Lost playoff to Sandy
for Comeback Player of the Year won for the first time since Career year, winning three tournaments, including the Lyle at the Phoenix Open when Lyle bogeyed the third extra
1998 at the Shell Houston Open. Missed just one cut in 18 Masters, and earned more than $1.3 million to finish No. hole. 1987: Defeated Mark Calcavecchia with a par on the
starts...Began season at No. 147 in the Official World Golf 1 on the money list for the only time in his career...Earned third extra hole at Byron Nelson Golf Classic. 1984: Edged
Ranking and was No. 36 by season’s end...Discouraged his second consecutive Player of the Year Award as voted Lee Trevino by a stroke to earn his first Tournament Players
with his game, hooked up with Butch Harmon during the by the players...Entered final round of Masters trailing Championship. Featured second-round 64. 1983: First TOUR
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The two worked Craig Parry by one stroke. Closing 70 good for two-stroke victory came in five-man playoff at Kemper Open. Birdied
for six hours one day, with Couples shortening his swing victory. Masters completed remarkable streak during which second playoff hole to defeat T.C. Chen, Barry Jaeckel, Gil
to take some pressure off his tender back...Held first- and he won three tournaments and finished second twice in six Morgan and Scott Simpson.
third-round leads at Houston before defeating runners-up starts...Defeated Davis Love III with a birdie on the second
Mark Calcavecchia, Stuart Appleby and Hank Kuehne by playoff hole to win his second Nissan Los Angeles Open PERSONAL:
four. Win was the first victory in 87 events, dating back to title...Three weeks later, decimated the field at the Nestle Roomed with Blaine McCallister and CBS broadcaster
the 1998 Memorial Tournament. Became the first player Invitational, winning by nine strokes...Third-round 63 set the Jim Nantz at University of Houston…His charity is Millie
from the University of Houston and the sixth player over course record at the TPC at Sawgrass during THE PLAYERS Medlin Violet Sobich Couples Fund, in memory of mother…
age 40 to win the Shell Houston Open. 2002: Climbed back Championship...Winner of Vardon Trophy for second con- Serves as host of the Fred Couples Invitational, a charity
into the top 125 after nearly doubling his earnings from the secutive year...Winner of Arnold Palmer Award and PGA event in hometown of Seattle…Introduced to game by
prior season...T9 at Nissan Open, first top-10 finish since of America Player of the Year. 1991: Took lead at Federal his father, who worked in Seattle Parks and Recreation
a sixth at 2000 British Open...In first career appearance at Express St. Jude Classic with third-round 66 and went on Department…Inducted into the National Italian American
Valero Texas Open, fired rounds of 65-64 on the weekend to three-stroke victory over Rick Fehr. Won B.C. Open by Sports Hall of Fame in Chicago in November 2007.
to finish T2, best since win at 1998 Memorial Tournament. three strokes as well. 1990: After equaling the then-course

Ben crane
Ben Crane
EXEMPT STATUS: 64th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of Oregon (1999, Sociology)
FULL NAME: Benjamin McCully Crane SPECIAL INTERESTS: Ping-pong, fishing, fitness, family
BIRTHDATE: March 6, 1976 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BIRTHPLACE: Portland, OR
RESIDENCE: Westlake, TX
FAMILY: Wife, Heather; Cassidy Olivia (12/5/06)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): season. Hampered in the early season by back problems... posting wins during Nationwide Tour career...After strug-
Best finish was T2 at the Frys.com Open in his first start fol- gling early, finished second to Shigeki Maruyama at the
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2003 BellSouth Classic. 2005 U.S. Bank Championship in
Milwaukee. lowing a withdrawal due to more back issues at the World Verizon Byron Nelson Classic. Closed with a 65, matching
Golf Championships-American Express Championship three Tiger Woods’ low round of the day. Earned $518,400 six
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): weeks earlier. 2005: Missed February and March due to days before his wedding and enough to secure card for
2000 Wichita Open. 2001 Gila River Classic at Wild Horse lingering back problems...In eighth start in early June, fin- 2003. 2001: Earned his first TOUR card with a T5 at the PGA
Pass Development. ished T2 at the Booz Allen Classic for first top-10 of season, TOUR Qualifying Tournament...Won a three-man playoff
posting rounds of 68-67 on the weekend...Collected his which included Bo Van Pelt and Jason Caron at the Gila
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES:
2
second PGA TOUR title in wire-to-wire fashion at the U.S. River Classic (Nationwide Tour) on the fourth extra hole.
T4—FBR Open; 5—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial; Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Recorded four rounds Shared first- and second-round leads with Van Pelt and
T6—THE PLAYERS Championship; T10—Deutsche Bank
Player Biographies
in the 60s, including a career-best opening round 8-under held one-stroke advantage at the 54-hole mark. The victory
Championship. 62 to win by four strokes...Posted his second runner-up and a T5 at the Nationwide Tour Championship moved him
2008 SEASON: finish of the season with a T2 at the Bell Canadian Open. to 23rd on the final money list. 2000: Gained membership
Playing the season on a Major Medical Exemption, started Final-round 4-under 66 left him one stroke back of winner on Nationwide Tour with victory at the 2000 Wichita Open.
the year with a T12 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Mark Calcavecchia...The next week posted a career-best Was the 12th Monday qualifier to win a Nationwide Tour
a T4 at the FBR Open…Recorded his second top-10 of the fourth top-three finish of the season, third at the 84 title. Amateur: Won the 1998 Pacific Coast Amateur and
season with a T6 at THE PLAYERS, falling six shots shy of LUMBER Classic. It was his fifth top-10 of the season... PNGA (Pacific NW Golf Association)...Originally attended
champion Sergio Garcia…Posted a second consecutive Earned an invitation to THE TOUR Championship for the Baylor University, but did not play golf.
top-10 finish, and third of the year, two weeks later at the first time in his career. Three back of the lead through 36
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with a fifth-place holes, but weekend rounds of 72-69 dropped him to T7, his
showing. It marked the first time since the 2006 Booz Allen sixth top-10...Qualified for the 2006 Masters, his first, with
money list finish. 2004: Made his Mercedes Championships
Player STATISTICS
Classic that he posted four consecutive rounds in the 60s…
At the Deutsche Bank Championship in September, fired a debut, finishing T9. One of three first-timers to finish in 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
third-round, 8-under-par 63 to claim T10 honors, his fourth the top-10 (along with Darren Clarke and Adam Scott) at Scoring Average............................................70.10 (22)
top-10 finish of the 2008 season. Kapalua...Carded five rounds in the 60s to finish T5 at the Driving Distance............................................288.2 (89)
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic...In defense of BellSouth Classic Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.46% (40)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: title, finished T6, six strokes behind winner Zach Johnson... Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.74% (64)
2007: Two-time PGA TOUR winner limited to nine events Recorded first career top-10 in a major championship Putting Average............................................1.760 (22)
due to lower back problems that have plagued him off and with his T9 at the PGA Championship. 2003: The first of
on during his career. Granted Major Medical Extension seven first-time winners on the PGA TOUR, capturing the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
and had 18 events in 2008 to earn $506,928 (combined BellSouth Classic. In 40th career start, carded rounds of 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Deutsche Bank
with 2007 earnings of $278,252, would equal 2007’s No. 64-63 on the weekend to come from six strokes back of Championship/3
125 earnings of $785,180) and receive Major Medical 54-hole leader Lee Janzen to win. Final-round, 9-under-par Career Low Round/Round: 62–2005 U.S. Bank
Extension status for the remainder of the 2008 campaign… 63 punctuated by an eagle-3 on the 72nd hole after a 357- Championship in Milwaukee/1
Posted four top-25s in nine starts with a best finish of T17 yard drive, matching TPC at Sugarloaf course record held Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2003
at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play by Tiger Woods (1998) and later matched by Duffy Waldorf BellSouth Classic/1
Championship. 2006: Another consistent year on TOUR, (1999). Opened 73-73 to make the cut by only one stroke. Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Merrill
making a career-high 20 cuts in 26 events entered and Earned a career-high paycheck of $720,000. 2002: One of Lynch Skins Game/30
collecting more than $1 million for the fourth straight several rookies that found success on the PGA TOUR after
2002 30 16 1 2 7 $921,076/70 Masters CUT CUT
2003 27 19 1 3 8 1,419,070/48 U.S. Open CUT 62 T53
2004 27 19 5 7 1,036,958/75 British Open CUT T11
2005 21 18 1 2 1 6 8 2,457,329/19 PGA T48 T9 T40 CUT CUT
2006 26 20 1 3 9 1,489,093/58 THE PLAYERS CUT T66 T36 T6
2007 9 6 4 278,252/180 TOUR Championship T7
2008 25 19 4 8 100,750/59 1,488,505/64 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17
Total 165 117 2 4 1 23 51 9,090,282 Bridgestone Invitational T42 T58 16
CA Championship T37 W/D
nationwide Tour
1998A 1
1999A 1
1999 1
2000 18 11 1 1 4 $103,651/48
2001 26 14 1 4 6 147,474/23
Total 47 25 2 5 10 251,125

curtis, Ben
Ben Curtis
EXEMPT STATUS: 9th in 2008 FedExCup points FAMILY: Wife, Candace; Liam Benjamin (9/20/06);
FULL NAME: Ben Clifford Curtis Addison Marie (12/11/07)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-11 EDUCATION: Kent State University (2000, Recreation

BIRTHDATE: May 26, 1977 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus, OH TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000
RESIDENCE: Stow, OH Q SCHOOL: 2002
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): Norman (1984) as wire-to-wire victors at the TOUR’s list and winning in Myrtle Beach, SC...Placed T26 at the
2003 British Open. 2006 Booz Allen Classic, 84 LUMBER Washington D.C. event. Playing in 64th event since British PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Amateur: Three-time
Classic. Open win in 2003, slept on the lead for five consecutive All-American at Kent State...Won the Ohio Amateur in 1999
nights as multiple delays forced a Tuesday morning fin- and 2000. Second win came by 17 strokes, joining John
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: ish. Rounds of 62-65-67-70--264 earned a five-stroke vic- Cook and Arnold Palmer as the tournament’s only back-to-
2—Wachovia Championship, T2—PGA Championship; tory over runners-up Billy Andrade, Padraig Harrington, Nick back winners. That same year, finished runner-up at the
T4—The Barclays; 5—THE TOUR Championship presented O’Hern and Steve Stricker...Earned second victory of the Western Amateur and won the Players’ Amateur to become
by Coca-Cola; T7—British Open. season with a two-stroke victory over Charles Howell III at the No. 1-ranked amateur golfer in the world by Golfweek.
2
the 84 LUMBER Classic. Tied with Howell through 54 holes

2008 SEASON: after opening 66-69-69, posted final-round 2-under-par 70 PERSONAL:
Finished the season ranked ninth in the FedExCup standings Grew up only 50 yards from the practice putting green of
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to clinch third career TOUR win, most of any American-

thanks to career-best numbers in top-10 finishes (5), top-25 born player in his 20s. 2005: Earned the first top-10 of the Mill Creek GC in Ostrander, OH, where grandfather built the
finishes (8), made cuts (18) and earnings ($2,615,798/17th). season in July, finishing third at the Cialis Western Open. course and where his father is superintendent…Started
Also qualified for his first Ryder Cup team…Recorded his Finished T4 at the Buick Championship. Opened with a playing golf at age 3 but says he didn’t get serious about
first top-10 of the season with a runner-up finish at the 6-under-par 64 to share the lead with J.L. Lewis. Posted four it until high school. Won the Division II state title his junior
Wachovia Championship. Fell five shots shy of eventual rounds in the 60s for the first time in his career, but came and senior years of high school…The week after British
champion Anthony Kim. Finished T7 at the British Open for up two shots out of the Brad Faxon-Tjaart van der Walt Open victory, was a guest on David Letterman, hitting
his best finish in a major since winning his first major start playoff. 2004: Collected one top-10, a T8 at the Memorial wedge shots rooftop to rooftop during broadcast, and vis-
at the 2003 British Open (21 starts)…Posted a T2 finish at Tournament. 2003: Voted PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. ited President Bush in The White House…Caddie for most
the PGA Championship a few weeks later. Held a one-stroke Pulled one of the greatest upsets in golf history, capturing of 2003 was former Kent State University teammate Danny
lead entering the final round, but closed with a 1-over 71 to the British Open in first career major championship start. Fahl. Andy Sutton, a long-time caddie on the European Tour,
finish two behind champion Padraig Harrington. It was his Rounds of 72-72-70-69--283 topped Vijay Singh and Thomas worked for Curtis at the British Open…Signed an endorse-
first top-10 at the PGA Championship and his second top- Bjorn by one stroke. Entered final round tied for third, but ment contract in 2004 with Reebok to wear its NFL apparel
10 of the season at a major championship. Finish enabled grabbed lead with birdies on six of first 11 holes on Sunday, at PGA TOUR events, the first player to do that since the
him to qualify for his first Ryder Cup team, where he had putting him two up on Bjorn, three ahead of Singh and four late Payne Stewart.
a 1-1-1 record, including a 2 and 1 Singles victory over Lee up on Tiger Woods. Went to No. 18 three behind Bjorn after
Westwood….A T4 finish at The Barclays gave him back-to- bogeys at Nos. 12, 14, 15 and 17. Saved par with 10-foot Player STATISTICS
back top-10s on the PGA TOUR (T2 – PGA Championship). putt on No. 18, and earned title when Bjorn finished 4-over
In 137 career starts on TOUR, this was the first time he on the final four holes. First player since Francis Ouimet 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
has recorded consecutive top-10s…Capped the year with at the 1913 U.S. Open to win a major in his first try. First Scoring Average............................................69.98 (16)
fifth-place honors at THE TOUR Championship presented player to win first British Open start since Tom Watson in Driving Distance............................................284.7 (125)
by Coca-Cola...Had the TOUR’s longest period without a 1975. Jumped from 396th to 35th in the Official World Golf Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.20% (43)
3-putt, going 374 consecutive holes at one point. Ranking, the biggest jump since the Ranking began in 1986.
Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.45% (130)
Putting Average............................................1.779 (58)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: One of four first-time major champions in 2003, joining Mike
2007: Ended the season with two top-10 finishes and 15 Weir (Masters), Jim Furyk (U.S. Open), and Shaun Micheel MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
made cuts in 25 starts. First top-10 was solo fourth in sev- (PGA). Qualified for the British Open via a T13 finish at the 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–4 times, most recent BMW
enth start of the season at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. 100th Western Open, his best career finish to date and first Championship/4
In second place through 54 holes, finished four back of Vijay career top-25 finish...Just one month after British Open tri- Career Low Round/Round: 62–2006 Booz Allen Classic/1
Singh after a final-round 72. 2006: Had a career year, pick- umph, returned to home state to play in the NEC Invitational Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,112,720–
ing up two more PGA TOUR titles and earning more than at Firestone CC in Akron. Married Candace Beatty in Kent 2003 British Open/1
$2.2 million, giving him a spot in THE TOUR Championship on Saturday evening, Aug. 23 after the completion of the Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 ADT Skills
for the first time in his career...Captured his second TOUR third round. Finished T30. 2002: Played the Hooters Tour for Challenge/24
victory at the rain-soaked Booz Allen Classic, joining Greg a second consecutive season, finishing 10th on the money
2000 1 Masters CUT CUT T39 CUT CUT
2001 1 1 $6,020 U.S. Open 30 CUT 57 T45 CUT
2003 21 13 1 1 3 1,434,911/46 British Open 1 CUT CUT CUT T8 T7
2004 20 9 1 4 500,818/141 PGA CUT CUT T34 T60 CUT T2
2005 24 8 1 2 2 594,670/129 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT T42
2006 26 17 2 2 7 2,256,326/30 TOUR Championship 21 5
2007 25 15 2 2 87,250/114 772,321/126 Accenture Match Play Championship T17
2008 22 18 2 5 8 110,702/9 2,615,798/17 Bridgestone Invitational T30 T42 80
Total 140 81 3 2 1 13 26 8,180,863 CA Championship T66 T58
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2008; World Amateur Team Championship, 2000.
1997 1
2001 2 1 1 $6,847/194
2002 4 2 1 6,470/200
2003 1 1 1 5,146/229
Total 8 4 3 18,463

Brian Davis
Brian Davis
EXEMPT STATUS: 96th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Julie; Oliver (4/16/04), Henry (11/21/05),
FULL NAME: Brian Lester Davis Madeline (6/23/08)
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, spending time with
WEIGHT: 185 family
BIRTHDATE: August 2, 1974 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994
BIRTHPLACE: London, England Q SCHOOL: 2004
RESIDENCE: London, England; plays out of Vale Do Lobo
(Portugal)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: wife and two children were rushed to the hospital follow- third and 10 top-10s on the European Tour. 2002: Married
ing a carbon monoxide gas leak at their home. Returned his wife Julie in October and the week of his honeymoon
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2—2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship, T2—2008
Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. to Memphis late Wednesday...Made the cut in his final played in the Telefonica Open de Madrid, finishing T2, his
two starts to close the season with 17 consecutive cuts best finish of the season. 2000: In May, won his first title,
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): made, which put him second behind Tiger Woods (23 in a the Peugeot Open de España, at the PGA Golf de Catalunya,
2000 Peugeot Open de Espana [Eur]. 2004 ANZ Championship row) to finish the season. 2006: In second season on TOUR, where he met his wife to be, Julie, a former flight attendant
[Eur]. retained card on the strength of two top-10s...In fourth and daughter of former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence.
start of the season, collected his first top-10 with a T7 at Amateur: Represented England at boy, youth and senior
2
the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am...Second top-10 levels as an amateur...Won the 1992 Peter McEvoy Trophy
T2—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open; T7—The Honda Classic. was a T8 at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, thanks as an amateur.
Player Biographies
2008 SEASON: to a closing 7-under 65. 2005: In rookie season on TOUR,
Recorded a career-high nine top-25 finishes, on his way finished 98th on the money list...Posted second career
to a No. 56 finish in the FedExCup standings. Held the top-10, a T3 at the rain-shortened, unofficial Nissan Open.
36-hole lead at The Honda Classic before weekend rounds Shot 65-69 to finish one shot out of Adam Scott-Chad Player STATISTICS
of 73-73 left him four shy of eventual winner Ernie Els. T7 Campbell playoff...Shared the first-round lead with three
finish marked his first top-10 of the season…In a six-week others after an 8-under 64 at the Ford Championship at 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
span, posted four top-20 finishes beginning with a T13 at Doral. Finished T44...Finished T7 at the Shell Houston Open Scoring Average............................................70.61 (67)
the Travelers Championship in June. Followed that with a to bump season earnings into top 50...Closing 3-under 69 Driving Distance............................................278.1 (174)
at The Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters earned a spot in a Driving Accuracy Percentage........................71.85% (15)
T19 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee and a Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.36% (75)
T14 at the RBC Canadian Open a week later before posting three-man playoff on European Tour with Thomas Bjorn and
David Howell, eventually won by Bjorn. 2004: Earned his Putting Average............................................1.776 (47)
a T2 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open in August, his best
finish since taking solo second at the 2007 Stanford St. initial TOUR card by taking medalist honors in his first trip
MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Jude Championship. to the Qualifying Tournament since 1995. The first-timer at
2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Frys.com Open/2
final stage posted the highest final round (2-over 74) by a
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Q-School winner since 1996 (Steve Jones, 75) and won by
Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Frys.com Open/2
2007: Had a career-best three top-10 finishes and topped Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $648,000–
one stroke over Rob Rashell...Finished 31st on the European 2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship/2
the $1-million mark for the first time in his career...Posted Tour’s Volvo Order of Merit, where he had been a member
his best career finish, a second, at the Stanford St. Jude Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 The Honda
since 1997, with three top-10s and his second career vic- Classic/45
Championship to complete an emotional week. Had to fly tory, at the ANZ Championship. 2003: T6 at the British Open,
home to Orlando on Tuesday of tournament week when shooting 68-68 on the weekend. Recorded two seconds, a
Masters CUT
1998 1 U.S. Open T61 CUT
1999 1 1 $9,491/296 British Open CUT T68 CUT T6 CUT CUT T53
2000 1 PGA CUT T13 CUT
2003 4 3 1 1 228,611 THE PLAYERS CUT T20 CUT CUT
2004 7 2 1 110,250 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2005 23 15 1 2 6 854,460/98 CA Championship T35
2006 28 18 2 5 762,281/113
2007 28 22 1 3 5 90,161/76 1,289,207/71 NATIONAL TEAMS: Alfred Dunhill Cup, 2000. World Cup, 2000. The Seve Trophy, 2003.
2008 34 22 1 2 9 100,905/56 1,151,558/96
Total 127 83 2 1 10 27 4,405,859
european Tour
2008 1 1 $15,819

DiMarco, Chris
Chris DiMarco
EXEMPT STATUS: Top 25 on the PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Amy; Cristian Alexander (2/11/96),
Money List Amanda Elizabeth (1/28/98), Abigale Brooke (1/8/04)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Christian Dean DiMarco EDUCATION: University of Florida

HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, sports
BIRTHDATE: August 23, 1968 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1993, 1997)
BIRTHPLACE: Huntington, NY
RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL; plays out of The CC of Heathrow
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: putt to win 1-up over Stuart Appleby in Singles. Recorded
2000 SEI Pennsylvania Classic. 2001 Buick Challenge. 2002 2007: Finished 107th on the money list, his lowest standing an ace in Saturday morning foursome matches with a
Phoenix Open. since 1998 when he finished 111th...In defense of 2006 Abu 7-iron from 187 yards on No. 7. Hole-in-one was second
Dhabi Golf Championship title in the United Arab Emirates, in Presidents Cup history (David Frost, 1994)...Runner-up
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): finished fourth, aided by a final-round 66...Recorded his first to David Toms at the Accenture Match Play Championship,
1997 Ozarks Open. top-10 of the PGA TOUR season with a T4 at the World Golf earning a paycheck of $750,000...In fifth career Masters
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, his third top-10 in Tournament start, finished runner-up to Tiger Woods, los-
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): ing in a playoff. Led after 18 and 36 holes with 67-67. First
four years in Akron. It was his first top-10 since his runner-
2
2006 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship [Eur]. player to fall in back-to-back major championship playoffs
up finish at the 2006 British Open...Underwent successful
OTHER VICTORIES (2): left shoulder surgery for a bone spur on September 12 since Tom Watson (1978 PGA Championship and 1979
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2002 CVS Charity Classic [with Dudley Hart]. 2005 CVS and took the rest of the season off. 2006: Finished out of Masters). Jumped to career-best No. 7 in the Official World
Charity Classic [with Fred Funk]. the top 30 (53rd) on the money list for the first time since Golf Ranking...Added third runner-up finish of the season,
1999...With his wife, Amy, on the bag he fired a final-round one stroke behind Tiger Woods at the NEC Invitational. It
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 5-under 67 in late January to overtake third-round leader was his seventh runner-up finish since his win at the 2002
T10—Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Henrik Stenson and win the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Phoenix Open. 2004: In his second event of the season, was
Open. in the United Arab Emirates by a stroke. It was his first runner-up to Jonathan Kaye at the FBR Open after the pair
2008 SEASON: European Tour start outside the majors and World Golf shared the third-round lead...Co-leader at 6-under-par with
Finished outside of the top 125 (No. 146) in a full season Championships...Finished as runner-up in a major for the Phil Mickelson through 54 holes at the Masters. Final-round
for the first time since his second season on the PGA third consecutive season and in his third different major, 76 dropped finish to T6. Recorded an ace with a 5-iron at the
TOUR in 1995, but still managed to surpass $20 million in two strokes behind Tiger Woods at the British Open, two 180-yard sixth hole...Posted back-to-back top-10s in majors
career earnings. Made the cut in 14 of 29 starts, with five weeks after the death of his mother. Second-place finish for the first time in his career with a T9 at U.S. Open...
top-25 finishes…Posted a T12 finish at the World Golf was his first top-10 in a British Open in seven starts. Set the Two months later, added a T2 at the PGA Championship.
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, his best effort Royal Liverpool course record with a 7-under 65 in the sec- Entered three-man, three-hole playoff with Justin Leonard
since finishing T4 at the 2007 Bridgestone Invitational… ond round. The 72-hole total of 16-under 272 was a career and Vijay Singh when Leonard missed a 12-footer for par
Posted a 9-under 63 in the third round of the Justin best in a major...Made his second consecutive Ryder Cup on the 72nd hole. Tied for second after Singh recorded the
Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open to sit one team and had a 0-3-1 record. 2005: Finished a carer-best only birdie of the playoff. The finish moved him to eighth
shot behind 54-hole leader Marc Turnesa. It was his best seventh on the money list, earning career-high $3,562,548 on the final Ryder Cup Team list, allowing him to make his
round on TOUR since a third-round 62 of the 2003 Phoenix and qualified for his sixth consecutive TOUR Championship... first Ryder Cup Team. Collected 21⁄2 points at Oakland Hills,
Open. Posted a final-round 73 for his only top-10 finish of Hero for the victorious U.S. Presidents Cup squad, posting the most points for the U.S. Team at the Ryder Cup, with
the year (T10). a 4-0-1 record. Clinched the matches with a 13-foot birdie his 2-1-1 record. 2003: Did not win for the first time since
1989A 1 1 Masters T10 T12 W/D T6 2 CUT CUT
1990 1 U.S. Open T32 T16 T24 T35 T9 CUT CUT T45
1992 1 British Open CUT T47 T66 CUT T63 T67 2 T23
1994 29 16 1 4 5 $216,839/85 PGA T41 T15 T16 T39 56 T2 CUT T12 CUT
1995 33 13 3 74,698/174 THE PLAYERS CUT T46 CUT T55 T36 T21 CUT CUT T12
1996 5 3 18,678/245 TOUR Championship T18 T10 T7 T21 T24 T17
1998 31 17 2 5 260,334/111 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 T33 T9 2 T9 T17
1999 31 20 1 1 3 8 672,503/62 Bridgestone Invitational T28 T33 T6 2 T27 T4
2000 33 25 1 2 5 13 1,842,221/19 CA Championship T25 CNL T11 T70 T36 T64 T22 T32
2001 29 26 1 1 2 10 18 2,595,201/12
2002 29 27 1 1 7 16 2,606,430/11 Year 08
2003 27 23 1 2 10 14 2,350,630/18 PGA T31
2004 27 25 2 1 9 17 2,971,842/12 THE PLAYERS T54
2005 24 17 3 1 6 10 3,562,548/7 Bridgestone Invitational T12
2006 26 16 1 2 7 1,537,926/53
2007 24 17 1 5 88,525/97 950,414/107
2008 29 14 1 5 92,310/143 590,744/146 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2003, 2005; Ryder Cup (2), 2004, 2006.
Total 380 260 3 12 8 60 126 20,251,008
nationwide Tour
1991 29 13 4 7 $23,333/53
1992 1
1993 29 19 2 10 15 90,687/9
1994 1 1 460/276
1996 1
1997 27 23 1 2 1 8 15 135,513/3
Total 88 56 1 4 1 22 37 249,993
european Tour
2008 3 3 2 $188,627

Chris DiMARCO
Chris DiMarco (Continued)
1999, but racked up 10 top-10s to tie career best...Ranked $576,000 payday put him over $1.4 million for the season,
third in Putting Average at 1.723...Played for the United jumped him to 16th on TOUR money list and secured a spot Player STATISTICS
States at The Presidents Cup in South Africa. 2002: Won in THE TOUR Championship, where he finished T18. Victory
for third consecutive season, capturing the Phoenix Open on the PGA TOUR came in his 159th career start. Also had 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
with rounds of 68-64-66-69. Four-shot lead with eight to two T2 finishes. 1999: Posted three top-10s, including a Scoring Average............................................71.31 (146)
play evaporated with a double bogey and two bogeys (Nos. second and a third...Closed the year with best finish in Driving Distance............................................279.3 (167)
11-13). Recovered with a birdie on par-3 16th hole that his first five seasons on TOUR, a second at the Southern Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.64% (98)
provided one-shot margin of victory over Kaname Yokoo Farm Bureau Classic. 1998: Manufactured a pair of top-10s Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.01% (142)
and Kenny Perry...Winner of West Coast Swing presented in the fall to help retain his playing privileges, T9 at Bell Putting Average............................................1.795 (120)
by The St. Paul, earning a bonus of $500,000. 2001: Won Canadian Open and B.C. Open in consecutive weeks. 1997:
once and had nine other top-10s to crack the single-season Returned to the Nationwide Tour after finishing 86th at the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Justin Timberlake Shriners
$2-million mark for the first time ($2,595,201)...In 29 starts, Qualifying Tournament. Won Ozarks Open and had seven Hospitals for Children Open/3
never went more than five events without a top-10...At the other top-10s to place third on Nationwide Tour money
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Career Low Round/Round: 61–2001 Invensys Classic at
Buick Challenge, was one stroke off the lead after 36 holes. list and earn exempt status for 1998 PGA TOUR. 1994: Las Vegas/2
After a third-round 71, rebounded by making a 15-foot Rookie year on PGA TOUR an impressive one as he finished Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $799,370–2006 British
birdie putt on the final hole to shoot 65 and force a playoff eighth in rookie earnings. Pair of back-to-back top-10s, T3 Open/2
with David Duval at 21-under-par 267. Proceeded to make at Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic and solo fourth in New Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 EDS Byron
par on the first extra hole to win on TOUR for the second England Classic, helped him retain exempt status. 1993: Nelson Championship/6
consecutive season...Opened with 65 to claim a one-stroke Earned playing privileges on the Nationwide Tour, where
2
lead in Masters. Was the third consecutive Masters rookie he finished ninth in earnings. 1992: Winner of Canadian
to lead after 18 holes. Followed with a 69 to claim a two- Order of Merit. Also led Canadian Tour with 69.52 stroke has raised more than $2.5 million for children with cancer.
Player Biographies
stroke margin over Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson after average.1991: Nationwide Tour member, finishing 53rd Donations have been made to the American Cancer Society
36. Finished T10. 2000: For the first time in his career with $23,333. Amateur: All-American and SEC Player to support projects like “Reach Out for Cancer Kids,” col-
finished in the top 30 on the money list on the strength of of the Year 1990. All-SEC 1989-90. Winner of 1989 SEC lege scholarships and a research endowment. According to
five top-10s and a victory. Made more than $1 million in a Championship. the American Cancer Society, the “Norma DiMarco Tee Up
single season for the first time in his career ($1,842,221)... For Life Tournament” is the largest fund-raiser of its kind in
Was one of nine first-time winners on the PGA TOUR with PERSONAL: the nation…Played on same college team at the University
his victory at the inaugural SEI Pennsylvania Classic. Won The Norma DiMarco Tee Up For Life Tournament, named of Florida with TOUR members Dudley Hart and Pat Bates.
in record fashion with a six-stroke victory over five players. after his mother who died of a heart attack in July 2006,
Hot Shots
Holes with the Longest Driving Distance (All Drives)

Rank Course Hole Par Yds All Drives # of Drives Tournament
1 LaCantera GC 1 5 665 337.5 408 Valero Texas Open
2 Plantation Course 12 4 420 335.0 124 Mercedes-Benz Championship
5 Montreux G&CC 10 4 494 328.3 404 Legends Reno-Tahoe Open
Holes with the Highest Percentage of Drives Over 300 Yards (All Drives)
Rank Course Hole Par Yds All Drives # of Drives Tournament
2 LaCantera GC 1 5 665 94.12 408 Valero Texas Open

Donald, Luke
Luke Donald
EXEMPT STATUS: 67th on the 2008 money list EDUCATION: Northwestern (2001, Art Theory and
FULL NAME: Luke Campbell Donald Practice)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-9 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Art, wine

BIRTHDATE: December 7, 1977 Q SCHOOL: 2001
BIRTHPLACE: Hemel Hempstead, England
RESIDENCE: Evanston, IL
FAMILY: Wife, Diane
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Goosen in the third round...Captured second career TOUR
2002 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. 2006 The Honda 2007: Two runner-up finishes highlighted a consistent sea- title at The Honda Classic with rounds of 72-67-68-69--276
Classic. son that included marriage to the former Diane Antonopoulos (12-under). Co-leader through 54 holes with Billy Mayfair.
on June 24 in Greece. Finished 31st in FedExCup points, so Nursing a one-stroke lead over Geoff Ogilvy on the 72nd
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): didn’t qualify for THE TOUR Championship. Was 29th in hole, hit 5-iron approach to 4 feet from 199 yards and con-
2004 Scandinavian Masters [Eur], Omega European Masters money...Finished seventh at the season-opening Mercedes- verted the birdie for a two-shot victory. Earned career-best
[Eur]. Benz Championship...T2 at the Sony Open in Hawaii the paycheck of $990,000 and jumped into the top-10 in the
following week. Held the 18-hole lead after posting a Official World Golf Ranking (No. 10) for the first time in his
2
OTHER VICTORIES (2): career...Shared the 54-hold lead (14-under 202) with Tiger
2004 World Cup [with Paul Casey]. 2005 Target World 7-under-par 63, and a share of the 36-hole lead at 11-under-
par 129. Entered final round one behind Charles Howell III. Woods at the PGA Championship but final-round 2-over
Challenge.
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Remained in the hunt until the 72nd hole, when a chip for 74 left him tied for third, six strokes behind Woods. Also
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: eagle and a share of the lead hit the flagstick and lipped shared the 36-hole lead (8-under 136) with three others. The
2—The Honda Classic; T3—Northern Trust Open; T6—the out. Converted birdie to tie with Howell, one stroke behind T3 matched his career-best finish in a major (2005 Masters).
Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. winner Paul Goydos...Finished T8 at the Arnold Palmer One of only 10 players who managed to make the cut in all
Invitational, six strokes behind Vijay Singh...Finished T10 four majors during the season...Playing in his second Ryder
2008 SEASON: at the Masters Tournament after failing to break par in Cup, had a 3-0-0 record for the victorious European Team.
Season cut short after undergoing surgery on his left any single round. Third career top-10 finish in a major Career record in Ryder Cup is 5-1-1...Posted T6 finish at the
wrist on Aug. 11 to repair a tendon injury. Still managed championship...Extended his streak of rounds in the 60s at American Express Championship in London, his third top-10
to surpass $1 million in earnings for the fifth consecutive the EDS Byron Nelson Championship to 12 with runner-up in a World Golf Championships event during the year...
season, finishing the season No. 67 on the money list… finish to Scott Verplank. Missed a 10-foot birdie putt on the Earned a spot in the field at THE TOUR Championship for the
Posted three top-10 finishes in just 11 starts, beginning 72nd hole that would have forced a playoff...At the BMW second time in his five-year career, finished T5...Selected
with T3 at the Northern Trust Open in his first outing of Championship in adopted hometown of Chicago, finished to represent England with David Howell at the Barbados
the season, finishing five behind winner Phil Mickelson… T30 to fall from No. 28 to 31 in FedExCup points, failing to World Cup. 2005: Finished runner-up for the second straight
Held the 18-hole lead and a share of the 54-hole lead at qualify for THE TOUR Championship. 2006: Had a career season at the Buick Invitational in La Jolla, California.
The Honda Classic before losing to Ernie Els by one stroke. year with a personal-best 10 top-10s, including a win at Shared the third-round lead at 14-under 202 with Tom
Narrowly missed his chance to tie Els at the 72nd hole The Honda Classic, and earnings of more than $3 million... Lehman. Closed with 1-over 73 to finished three stroke back
when his chip from the fringe slid past the hole…Finished Opened with a personal-best 10-under 62 at Spyglass Hill of Tiger Woods...Picked up second runner-up finish of the
T6 at the Memorial Tournament in his 10th start of the Golf Club and was the first-round leader at the AT&T Pebble season with a T2 at THE PLAYERS Championship. Shared
season…Withdrew on No. 15 at Torrey Pines in the final Beach National Pro Am. Finished T7...Finished T9 at the second-round lead with Lee Westwood, Tim Herron and
round at the U.S. Open with a wrist injury. He had his wrist Accenture Match Play Championship, defeating Richard Joe Durant at 10-under 134 and held third-round lead by one
taped by an emergency medical team, but decided he could Green and Shigeki Maruyama before falling to Retief stroke over Durant at 12-under 204. Final-round 4-over 76
not continue. after playing 33 holes on Monday left him one behind Fred
1999A 2 Masters T3 T42 T10 CUT
2000A 3 1 U.S. Open T18 T57 T12 CUT W/D
2001 7 3 1 $80,747 British Open CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT T52 T35 T63
2002 30 23 1 1 11 1,088,205/58 PGA T23 T24 T66 T3 T32
2003 27 17 2 8 705,121/90 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T2 CUT T16 T27
2004 21 15 1 1 4 12 1,646,268/35 TOUR Championship T14 T5
2005 18 17 2 1 5 12 2,480,562/17 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T9 T17 T17
2006 18 16 1 1 10 14 3,177,408/9 Bridgestone Invitational T16 T6 T8 T22 DNS
2007 20 15 2 5 8 94,699/31 2,190,053/29 CA Championship T11 T11 T6 T26 T20
2008 11 8 1 1 3 6 96,070/105 1,456,650/67
Total 157 115 2 6 4 30 72 12,825,014
NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (2), 2004, 2006. World Cup (3), 2004, 2005, 2006. Walker Cup
european Tour (2), 1999, 2000.
2008 7 6 1 1 5 $619,918

Luke Donald
Luke Donald (Continued)
Funk. Missed 25-foot birdie putt on 72nd hole...Finished T3 as only rookies to win that season. Tournament reduced
in his Masters debut to lead first-time participants. Final- to 54 holes due to unplayable conditions. Carded rounds Player STATISTICS
round 69 included eagles on No. 13 and No. 15. Fired a of 66-68-67--201 to win by one over Deane Pappas. Trailed
bogey-free, final-round 64 in mid-December to come from Brad Elder by one after 18 holes and two through 36 holes. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
six strokes back and win the Target World Challenge. 2004: Birdied Nos. 15-17 and finished with 4-under-par 32 on Scoring Average............................................69.58 (N/A)
Won two times on the European Tour and collected four back nine Saturday afternoon to take the lead from Elder Driving Distance............................................281.6 (N/A)
top-10s on the PGA TOUR. Earned a spot on the European for the first time. Play was suspended prior to Sunday tee Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.44% (N/A)
Ryder Cup Team after his consistent play on both the time of 10:10 a.m., and was deemed a 54-hole tourna- Greens in Regulation Percentage.................58.92% (N/A)
PGA TOUR and the European Tour...Lost in a three-way ment on Monday morning. 2001: Turned professional in Putting Average............................................1.743 (N/A)
playoff (along with Chris Riley) to John Daly at the Buick August, making his debut at the Reno-Tahoe Open on a
Invitational in fourth start of season. Sank a 10-foot birdie sponsor exemption. Earned sponsor exemptions into six MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–The Honda Classic/1
putt on the 72nd hole to force a sudden-death playoff. On other events and managed to make four cuts. Best finish Career Low Round/Round: 62–2006 AT&T Pebble Beach
the first extra hole, Donald and Riley both missed birdie was a T18 at the Bell Canadian Open...Only 2001 college
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National Pro-Am/1
putts inside 10 feet while Daly splashed a 100-foot bunker graduate to make it through all three stages of Qualifying Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2006 The
shot to tap-in range for birdie to claim the title...Claimed Tournament. Amateur: Led the GB&I Walker Cup team to Honda Classic/1
his first European Tour victory after carding a 3-under 69 in a 15-9 victory in 1999 and 121⁄2-111⁄2 victory in 2001, going Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Bob Hope
the final round for a five-shot victory at the Scandinavian 7-1 in match play over two competitions...Won the 1999 Chrysler Classic/7
Masters. Collected a second victory on the European Tour NCAA individual title. Two-time Big Ten individual cham-
at the Omega European Masters, just a week before mak- pion (1999 and 2000). Won the 1999 Fred Haskins Award
2
ing his first appearance in the Ryder Cup Matches in the for top collegiate golfer. Won 1999 Jack Nicklaus Award PERSONAL:
United States...Teamed with Paul Casey to win the World as collegiate men’s golf’s player of the year, which earned Brother Christian caddies for Luke…An avid painter.
Player Biographies
Cup in Spain in mid-November. 2003: Posted eight top-25 him a spot in the field at the 2000 Memorial Tournament, Earned degree in art theory and practice at Northwestern.
finishes in the 17 cuts made for the season. 2002: First where he finished T51. Broke Tiger Woods’ Golfstat Cup Donated one of his paintings to a PGATOUR.com auction
start as a member of the PGA TOUR was a T13 at the Sony record for lowest stroke average (70.45) in 1999. Three- and the winning bid was $1,640, which was split between
Open in Hawaii...Earned first TOUR title in rookie season time (1999, 2000, 2001) first-team All-American. PGA TOUR Charities and junior golf charity in Chicago.
at Southern Farm Bureau Classic, joining Jonathan Byrd
Hot Shots
No. 18 at Harbour Town
Par 4s with the Toughest Fairways to Hit on TOUR (400-Plus Yards)

Rank Course Hole Par Yardage % Tournament
1 Sedgefield CC 18 4 507 34.42 Wyndham Championship
2 Warwick Hills G&CC 9 4 434 34.76 Buick Open
Par 4s with the Easiest Fairways to Hit on TOUR (400-Plus Yards)

1 Harbour Town GL 18 4 452 92.91 Verizon Heritage

Duke, Ken
Ken Duke
EXEMPT STATUS: 22nd in 2008 FedExCup Points FAMILY: Wife, Michelle; Ashleigh Ann (4/23/03), Lauren
FULL NAME: Kenneth Wootson Duke Faye (7/7/05)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-1 EDUCATION: Henderson State University (1992, Sports

BIRTHDATE: January 29, 1969 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Hope, Arkansas TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994
RESIDENCE: Palm City, FL; plays out of The Tesoro Club Q SCHOOL: 2003
(FL); Maumelle (AR) CC Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. He and Wetterich shot
2—2007 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, 2008 U.S. Bank Member of PGA TOUR in 2004, 2007-09 and the Nationwide first-round 10-under 62s...Ended the season with a strong
Championship in Milwaukee, T2—2008 Ginn sur Mer Tour in 1995, 2003 and 2005-06. 2007: After missing the cut showing at the Nationwide Tour Championship, finishing
Classic. in four of his first seven starts, the leading money winner fourth, five shots behind Chris Couch. 1999: Finished first
on the 2006 Nationwide Tour made 21 of 24 cuts for the on the Canadian Tour Order of Merit. Won the Shell Payless
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): remainder of the season including four consecutive top-10s Open and Bayer Championship on Canadian Tour...Has also
2006 BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. in the middle of the season...Best finish was a second at played on the Asian Tour and the South American Tour. 1997:
the Zurich Classic of New Orleans where he began the final Missed cut in the British Open. 1996: Finished T23 at the
2
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): Greater Vancouver Open in his first career PGA TOUR start.
1999 Shell Payless Open [Can], Bayer Championship [Can]. round two shots off Nick Watney’s 12-under lead. Shot 70
in the final round to claim his best career TOUR finish. Also Amateur: Was named all-conference and all-district all four
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: earned his biggest paycheck to date, $658,800...Added a fifth years in college at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia,
2—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, T2—Ginn top-10 at the Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro, his home course AR…Competed in 1993 and 1994 U.S. Amateurs...Inducted
sur Mer Classic; T4—Buick Open; T6—Arnold Palmer in Port St. Lucie, FL. His T5 in that event moved him to No. into the Henderson State Hall of Fame.
Invitational presented by MasterCard; T10—Deutsche 36 on the money list. 2006: Returned to the PGA TOUR after PERSONAL:
Bank Championship. two seasons on the Nationwide Tour thanks to finishing No. Says biggest thrill in golf was playing a practice round with
1 on the Nationwide Tour money list and earning Player of
2008 SEASON: the Year honors. Position made him fully exempt for the 2007
Jack Nicklaus at the 1997 British Open at Royal Troon,
Had the best season of his professional career with five Scotland...Lists Larry Bird as his hero...Credits his father
PGA TOUR and also earned entry into the 2007 PLAYERS for giving him his start in golf...Avid fisherman..Has made
top-10s and 13 top-25s…Finished T6 at the Arnold Palmer Championship...Tied for first on the Nationwide Tour with
Invitational thanks to a closing 2-under 68, his first start seven career aces.
nine top-10s (with Boo Weekley), including four top-three
in the event. It was his best finish since a runner-up to finishes. Among those top-threes was his first Nationwide
Nick Watney at the 2007 Zurich Classic of New Orleans… Tour win at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs in April...At Player STATISTICS
Recorded his second top-10 of the season with a T4 at the the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs, posted four rounds in
Buick Open. Eagled the par-4 14th on Sunday to vault into the 60s (69-68-68-68) to finish 13-under 273, one shot in front 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
contention before falling two strokes shy of eventual win- of Jess Daley...Followed his victory by Monday Qualifying for Scoring Average............................................70.39 (47)
ner Kenny Perry. One of five players in the field to card all the PGA TOUR’s Wachovia Championship in Charlotte, NC, Driving Distance............................................285.5 (117)
four rounds in the 60s…Shared the first-round lead at the where he finished T14 and won $100,800...Finally took over Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.58% (114)
John Deere Classic with a 7-under 64. Finished T18…Third the top spot with a runner-up finish at the Palmetto Pride Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.25% (101)
top-10 was a runner-up at the U.S. Bank Championship, one Classic, falling in a Monday playoff to Aussie Michael Sim. Putting Average............................................1.757 (19)
stroke behind Richard S. Johnson. Posted four rounds in the 2005: Finished 47th on Nationwide Tour money list with three
60s, including a final-round 65, to jump from No. 92 to No. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
top-10s, including a second and a third...Posted a T3 finish 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Justin Timberlake Shriners
63 in the FedExCup standings…Recorded his best finish in at the Henrico County Open, finishing three strokes behind
a major championship with a T13 in the PGA Championship Hospitals for Children Open/1
champion Chad Collins. Also runner-up at the Canadian PGA Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Justin Timberlake
at Oakland Hills. He was just one stroke back after an Championship. 2004: First career PGA TOUR top-10 came
opening 1-under 69….Finished T10 at the Deutsche Bank Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
in his 29th career start, where he finished T9 at the Reno- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $658,800–2007 Zurich
Championship..Fifth top-10 finish came at the Ginn sur Mer Tahoe Open, thanks to 8-under 64 in the second round. 2003:
Classic, finishing in a five-way tie for second place behind Classic of New Orleans/2
Finished T12 at Qualifying Tournament to earn his initial Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 ADT Skills
champion Ryan Palmer... Concluded the 2008 season with TOUR card for 2004...Wrapped up the season No. 33 on the
12 top-25 finishes in his last 15 starts. Challenge/71
Nationwide Tour money list...Runner-up to Brett Wetterich
1996 1 1 1 $8,900/281 U.S. Open CUT T23
1997 1 British Open CUT
1999 2 PGA T18 T13
2002 4 2 23,163 THE PLAYERS T37 T54
2006 2 2 1 138,231
2007 31 24 1 5 10 93,171/45 1,927,102/37
2008 33 24 2 5 13 107,082/22 2,238,885/28
Total 104 67 3 11 27 4,637,588
nationwide Tour
1995 22 5 1 $3,028/179
2000 2
2002 1
2003 26 19 1 3 6 133,167/33
2004 2 2 1 10,765/190
2005 23 10 1 1 3 5 113,102/47
2006 27 20 1 2 1 9 16 382,443/1
Total 103 56 1 4 2 15 29 642,505

David Duval
David Duval
EXEMPT STATUS: Top 50 on PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Susie; Deano, Nick, Shalene, Brayden,
Money List Sienna Violet
FULL NAME: David Robert Duval EDUCATION: Georgia Tech
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Reading, fly fishing, snowboard-
WEIGHT: 180 ing, spending time with family
BIRTHDATE: November 9, 1971 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993
BIRTHPLACE: Jacksonville, FL Nationwide Tour Graduate (1994)
RESIDENCE: Denver, CO
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (13): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the money list (No. 80) since 1994. Recorded two top-10s,
at the Memorial (T4) and Invensys Classic at Las Vegas
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1997 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, Walt Disney 2007: Played on Top-25 all-time money exemption in 2007,
World/Oldsmobile Classic, THE TOUR Championship. 1998 but was limited to seven events (five through mid-February) (T6)...Member of the U.S. Ryder Cup team and has compiled
Tucson Chrysler Classic, Shell Houston Open, NEC World due to the difficult pregnancy of wife Susie. Granted Major a 2-3-2 record in two appearances. 2001: Overcame early
Series of Golf, Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. 1999 Medical Extension (family crisis) and had 20 events in 2008 season wrist injury to win the first major of his career at
Mercedes Championships, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, THE to earn $713,235 (combined with 2007 earnings of $71,945, the British Open...Finished eighth in earnings, the sixth
PLAYERS Championship, BellSouth Classic. 2000 Buick would equal 2007’s No. 125 earnings of $785,180) and consecutive year in the Top 10…Forced to withdraw from
Challenge. 2001 British Open. receive Major Medical Extension status for the remainder Bay Hill Classic and THE PLAYERS Championship due to ten-
2
of the 2008 campaign...Played in two events after the birth dinitis in right wrist...Returned to action, after a five-week
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): of daughter Sienna in August. 2006: Made strides after layoff, to post a second in the Masters. It was his second
Player Biographies
1993 Wichita Open, TOUR Championship. battling back and swing issues the past several years, runner-up finish and the fourth consecutive top-10. Trailed
posting three top-25s....Finished T22 at the Wachovia by three strokes after 36 and 54 holes. Finished two behind
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Tiger Woods after a closing 67 where he was tied for the
2001 Dunlop Phoenix [Jpn]. Championship, first top-25 finish on TOUR since a T13 at
the 2004 Deutsche Bank Championship...Made his first cut lead on the back nine until a bogey at No. 16...In his 27th
OTHER VICTORIES (3): in a major championship since the 2002 PGA Championship major championship, won first major at the British Open.
1998 Fred Meyer Challenge [with Jim Furyk]. 1999 Franklin with a T16 at the U.S. Open. The finish was his best in a Third-round 65 put him in a four-way tie for the lead. Closing
Templeton Shootout [with Fred Couples]. 2000 EMC World major since a T10 at the 2001 PGA Championship. Had 67 produced a three-shot victory over Niclas Fasth. Took the
Cup [with Tiger Woods]. missed 11 consecutive major cuts entering Winged Foot. lead for good with a birdie on hole No. 6 at Royal Lytham
2005: Former British Open champ made one cut (T60 at & St. Annes...Finished T10 in the PGA Championship. A T16
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: Valero Texas Open) in 20 starts. 2004: Made comeback in the U.S. Open prevented him from posting a top-10 in all
T22—Viking Classic. after seven-month break with his first start of the season at four majors...Lost a one-hole playoff to Chris DiMarco in the
2008 SEASON: the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, his first pro competition Buick Challenge after firing a closing 63. 2000: Sidelined for
Made the cut in five of 20 starts, but finished outside of since he withdrew from a tournament in Japan in November 10 weeks by back problems. Rebounded with 12th TOUR vic-
the top 125 (No. 219) for the sixth consecutive season. Will 2003. Had not played on TOUR since he missed the cut in tory at the Buick Challenge. Made birdie on three of last four
play 2009 on a Top-50 all-time money exemption…Made Las Vegas in October 2003. Missed cut at U.S. Open shoot- holes for a two-stroke victory at the Mountain View Course
first cut of the year at the Stanford St. Jude Championship ing 83-82…Finished T13 at Deutsche Bank Championship, at Callaway Gardens, GA. With $414,000 paycheck, went
in early June, finishing T60. It was his first made cut since his best finish since a T6 at the 2002 Invensys Classic at over $2 million in a season for third time in career...Season
the 2007 Viking Classic…Finished T22 at the Viking Classic Las Vegas, and first cut made since 2003 FBR Capital Open. impacted by back problems. First felt back pain following
for his first top-25 finish since the 2006 U.S. Open (T16), a 2003: Fell from 80th to 211th on the money list, making only U.S. Open and was forced to withdraw during first round of
span of 31 starts between top-25 finishes. Posted a 1-under four cuts in 20 starts...Set course record at TPC Avenel with The INTERNATIONAL. Continuing pain caused withdrawals
71 on Sunday in an attempt to post all four rounds in the 9-under 62 during second round of the FBR Capital Open. from PGA Championship and WGC-NEC Invitational...In
60s at Annandale Golf Club (69-69-68-71). The last time he Finished T28 for best finish of campaign. 2002: Failed to win June, lost Buick Classic in playoff with Dennis Paulson; the
had four rounds in the 60s in a 72-hole event was the 2001 for the first time since 1996 and had his lowest position on next week T8 at U.S. Open…Member of his third Presidents
Buick Challenge.
1990A 1 1 Masters T18 CUT T2 T6 T3 2 CUT
1992A 5 2 2 U.S. Open T56 CUT T28 T67 T48 T7 T7 T8 T16 CUT
1993 5 4 1 $27,181/201 British Open T20 T14 T33 T11 T62 T11 1 T22
1994 6 4 1 1 44,006/195 PGA CUT T41 T13 CUT T10 T10 T34
1995 26 20 3 1 8 14 881,436/11 THE PLAYERS CUT T4 T43 T18 1 T13 T28
1996 23 16 2 3 6 11 977,079/10 TOUR Championship T9 T15 1 T8 T15 6 T7
1997 29 21 3 2 7 14 1,885,308/2 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 3 T33
1998 23 19 4 1 1 12 17 2,591,031/1 Bridgestone Invitational T27 27 T28
1999 21 20 4 1 1 12 17 3,641,906/2 CA Championship CNL T46
2000 19 18 1 1 3 9 14 2,462,846/7
2001 20 18 1 2 1 7 11 2,801,760/8 Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
2002 24 16 2 7 838,045/80 Masters CUT CUT CUT
2003 20 4 84,708/212 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T16
2004 9 3 1 121,044/210 British Open CUT CUT T56 T39
2005 20 1 7,630/260 PGA W/D CUT CUT CUT
2006 24 11 3 318,276/172 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT
2007 7 4 71,945/222 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2008 20 5 1 149/234 114,974/219
Total 302 187 13 12 10 64 114 16,869,175
NATIONAL TEAMS: World Amateur Team Championship (2), 1990, 1992; Walker Cup, 1991;
nationwide Tour The Presidents Cup (3), 1996, 1998, 2000; Ryder Cup (2), 1999, 2001; World Cup (2), 2000, 2001.
1993 9 8 2 1 5 6 $85,882/11
1994 22 17 1 3 10 15 126,430/8
Total 31 25 2 1 4 15 21 212,312

Duval, David
David Duval (Continued)

Player biographies
Cup Team...Completed the year by teaming with Tiger In rookie season, finished second three times, at AT&T
Woods in the World Cup in Argentina. 1999: Became first Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Player STATISTICS
player since Johnny Miller in 1974 to win four times before and Memorial Tournament, and finished season with eight
the Masters...Also first player since Nick Price (1993-94) top-10s and a then-rookie earnings record. 1993: Finished 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
to earn at least four victories in consecutive years...Eagled 11th on Nationwide Tour money list despite playing in Scoring Average............................................73.38 (198)
last hole to win Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and shoot 59, only nine events. Won Wichita Open and Nationwide Tour Driving Distance............................................285.6 (116)
which matched Al Geiberger (1977) and Chip Beck (1991)... Championship. Amateur: 1993 Collegiate Player of the Year Driving Accuracy Percentage........................47.86% (198)
PLAYERS Championship victory came same day father Bob and winner of Dave Williams Award...Held two-stroke Greens in Regulation Percentage.................57.33% (198)
won Emerald Coast Classic on Champions Tour. Moved lead through 54 holes at 1992 BellSouth Classic before Putting Average............................................1.821 (174)
to No. 1 in Official World Golf Ranking, snapping Tiger closing with 79 and finishing T13...Duval, Wake Forest’s
Woods’ string of 41 consecutive weeks in first...Played on Gary Hallberg, Arizona State’s Phil Mickelson and Georgia MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 68–2 times, most recent Justin
first Ryder Cup team with 1-2-1 record. 1998: Led Presidents Tech’s Bryce Molder are only four-time Division I first-team Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
Cup Team eligibility list...Earned the Byron Nelson Award All-Americans...1989 U.S. Junior Amateur champion. Career Low Round/Round: 59–1999 Bob Hope Chrysler
and Vardon Trophy with lowest scoring average (69.13) and
the Arnold Palmer Award for earnings ($2,591,031). 1997: PERSONAL: Classic/5
Father, Bob, is a former Champions Tour player. David Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $900,000–1999 THE
Won last three events to finish second in official earnings. PLAYERS Championship/
Won Michelob Championship at Kingsmill for first TOUR caddied for his dad at 1996 Transamerica, Bob’s first
Champions Tour event...Bob & David won THE PLAYERS Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 Buick
title, followed with win at Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Open/1
Classic and then won THE TOUR Championship...First Championship and Emerald Coast Classic (Champions Tour)
2
player in PGA TOUR history to win playoffs in consecu- on the same day in 1999…Inducted into the Georgia Tech
tive weeks...Also became first player since Billy Andrade Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003…Established golf-course
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in 1991 to win his first two titles back-to-back. 1995: architecture firm, Duval Design, with projects in China,
Japan and Mexico.
Hot Shots
No. 18 at Plantation Course
Par 5s with the Toughest Fairways to Hit on TOUR

2 Colonial CC 1 5 563 34.25 Crowne Plaza Invitational
4 TPC Southwind 3 5 554 40.18 Stanford St. Jude Championship
Par 5s with the Easiest Fairways to Hit on TOUR

1 Silver Rock 2 5 592 92.97 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Steve ELKINGTON
Steve Elkington
EXEMPT STATUS: 85th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Lisa; Annie Elizabeth (3/24/95); Samuel
FULL NAME: Stephen John Elkington Ross (2/25/97)
HEIGHT: 6-2 EDUCATION: University of Houston (1985, Recreation)
WEIGHT: 190 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Caricature drawing, fishing,
BIRTHDATE: December 8, 1962 hunting, gardening
BIRTHPLACE: Inverell, Australia TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1985
RESIDENCE: Sydney, Australia and Houston, TX; Q SCHOOL: 1986
plays out of Champions GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (10): 60s to claim a T4 finish at TPC Scottsdale…Finished T10 year making the cut in all five starts during the eight-week
at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, his first top-10 in 13 stretch of the West Coast Swing...Best finish of the season
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1990 KMart Greater Greensboro Open. 1991 THE PLAYERS
Championship. 1992 Infiniti Tournament of Champions. starts at the event. was T18 at the Reno-Tahoe Open. 2003: His 14 appear-
1994 Buick Southern Open. 1995 Mercedes Championships, ances were least of his career. Finished 187th on money
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: list, lowest since joining the TOUR full-time in 1987...
PGA Championship. 1997 Doral-Ryder Open, THE PLAYERS 2007: After T12 and T16 at the PLAYERS and AT&T Classic
Championship. 1998 Buick Challenge. 1999 Doral-Ryder Withdrew after first-round 86 at the British Open, and did
in May, respectively, posted his best finish of the year with not play the remainder of the season. 2002: T2 at the British
Open. a T5 at the Buick Open in early July. Was his best finish Open, his best finish at a major since third at the 1998 PGA.
2
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): since a T2 at the 2005 PGA Championship. Credited the Closed with rounds of 68-66 to join eventual champion
1992 Australian Open [Aus]. 1996 Honda Invitational solid play to the urging of his 10-year old son and 12-year old Ernie Els, Stuart Appleby and Thomas Levet in four-hole
Player Biographies
[Asia]. daughter, who enjoy watching him play golf...That solid play playoff at 6-under-par 278. Eliminated after missing 6-foot
continued in August as he posted a T6 at the Reno-Tahoe par putt on fourth and final hole of playoff. 2001: Lingering
OTHER VICTORIES (4): Open four months before his 45th birthday. 2006: Made 10 injuries limited effective play early in the year. Was 117th
1993 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Raymond Floyd]. cuts in 17 starts and finished in the top-25 three times... on the money list...Played well late in the season. Had
1995 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Mark Calcavecchia]. Best effort of the season was a T17 at the John Deere back-to-back T6s in the Marconi Pennsylvania Classic and
1998 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Greg Norman]. Classic. 2005: Made the cut in 16 of 20 starts and earned Texas Open. 2000: Year riddled with injuries and ailments.
1997 Diners Club Matches [with Jeff Maggert]. a career-best $1,410,350. Finished 54th on the money list, Made only 17 appearances...Injured wrist in first round of
his best since 35th in 1999...Collected his first top-10 since
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: a T2 at the 2002 British Open with a T6 at weather-delayed
Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic, where he missed cut,
T4—FBR Open; T5—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; T10— then withdrew from the next week’s Shell Houston Open.
PLAYERS Championship. Played 30 holes on Monday to Withdrawal was second in a row in his adopted hometown.
Zurich Classic of New Orleans. complete his third top-10 finish at the event in 16 appear- Sinus history forced withdrawals from THE PLAYERS and
2008 SEASON: ances. Won the event in 1991 and 1997...Finished T5 at the U.S. Open...Underwent surgery on Aug. 11, three days
Made the cut in 17 of 25 starts, with nine top-25 finishes… U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, his fourth top-five before PGA, to repair torn hip and ball socket...A Captain’s
Surpassed $1 million in earnings for the sixth time in his finish since his last victory on TOUR, the 1999 Doral-Ryder Pick by Peter Thomson for the International Presidents Cup
career, finishing the year No. 85 on the money list…Posted Open...Contended for his second PGA Championship title, team. 1999: Won for third straight year with victory at the
a T5 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, equaling his best but fell one stroke short of Phil Mickelson. Finished T2 Doral-Ryder Open, which included a closing 64 that featured
finish (T5 at 2007 Buick Open) on TOUR since a runner-up at Baltusrol, moving him into the top 50 in the Official six consecutive birdies. 1998: Captured ninth TOUR title and
showing at the 2005 PGA Championship. Was one of just World Golf Ranking which earned him a spot in the NEC second Buick Challenge win in a playoff over Fred Funk.
three players to record all five rounds in the 60s…Two Invitational the next week. It was his ninth top-10 out of 50 1997: Reached top 10 again thanks to two more victories.
weeks later at the FBR Open, turned in three rounds in the career major championship appearances. 2004: Started the Trailed David Duval by two strokes entering final round
1984A 1 1 Masters T22 T37 T3 CUT T5 CUT T12 30 T11
1985A 2 2 U.S. Open T21 T21 T55 CUT T33 T36 T40 T24 CUT T51
1985 5 5 1 $9,897/180 British Open CUT T44 T34 T48 T67 T6 CUT CUT W/D CUT
1986 5 3 1 12,705/194 PGA T31 T41 CUT T32 T18 T14 T7 1 T3 T45 3
1987 35 19 2 7 75,738/118 THE PLAYERS CUT T54 CUT T16 1 CUT T16 T51 W/D T19 1 T38
1988 29 19 2 9 149,972/79 TOUR Championship 10 9 T22 T23 T2 T17
1989 29 21 1 1 3 9 231,062/61 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
1990 26 24 1 4 14 548,564/18 Bridgestone Invitational 39
1992 24 21 1 2 3 9 14 746,352/12
1993 23 23 1 1 8 14 675,383/17 Year 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1994 20 15 1 2 5 294,943/62 Masters T52 CUT
1995 21 16 2 2 7 11 1,254,352/5 U.S. Open T33 CUT
1996 19 15 1 1 5 9 459,637/42 British Open T60 CUT T2 W/D CUT
1997 17 14 2 1 3 9 1,320,411/8 PGA W/D T48 T2 CUT T39
1998 16 10 1 1 4 5 695,775/42 THE PLAYERS T63 CUT T26 T6 T12 T32
2000 17 15 1 2 232,785/154 Bridgestone Invitational T23 T68 T49
2001 20 14 2 4 437,200/117 CA Championship W/D
2002 23 17 1 1 3 5 1,084,535/59
2003 14 6 2 154,124/187
2004 20 15 1 243,238/179 NATIONAL TEAMS: Presidents Cup (4), 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000; World Cup, 1994; Dunhill
2005 20 16 1 3 5 1,410,350/54 Cup (4), 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997.
2006 17 10 3 255,197/181
2007 25 17 2 8 89,096/88 911,875/111
2008 25 17 3 9 97,102/84 1,291,114/85
Total 502 370 10 9 9 70 164 14,130,705

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Steve Elkington (Continued)
of Doral-Ryder Open before earning two-stroke victory Fuzzy Zoeller to win THE PLAYERS. 1990: First TOUR vic-
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with closing 69. Three weeks later was dominant at THE tory came at Kmart Greater Greensboro Open, where final- Player STATISTICS
PLAYERS with wire-to-wire seven-stroke victory over Scott round 66 brought him from seven strokes back. Amateur:
Hoch. At the time, joined Jack Nicklaus and Fred Couples Won 1980 Australia-New Zealand Amateur...Winner 1981 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
as only two-time winners of event. 1995: First top-10 finish Australian Amateur and Doug Sanders Junior...Two-time Scoring Average............................................70.50 (53)
on the money list, when he won twice and finished second All-American at University of Houston, where teammate Driving Distance............................................281.9 (153)
twice...Opened year with second Mercedes Championships was Billy Ray Brown...Two-time Southwest Conference Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.80% (24)
title. Birdied second playoff hole to defeat Bruce Lietzke... champion...Member of NCAA Championship teams in 1984 Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.10% (55)
Trailed Ernie Els by six strokes entering final round of PGA and 1985. Putting Average............................................1.773 (44)
at Riviera. Shot front-nine 31 on way to final-round 64 to
force playoff with Colin Montgomerie. Sank 25-foot putt PERSONAL: MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Idol growing up was fellow Australian Bruce Devlin…An 2008 Low Round/Round: 61–Valero Texas Open/4
on first extra hole to win first major title...Won Vardon Career Low Round/Round: 61–2008 Valero Texas Open/4
Trophy with 69.62 scoring average. 1994: Missed part of avid gardener and accomplished caricaturist…A member
of Champions GC, site of 1990, 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2003 Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–1997 THE
season after sinus surgery, but came back for T7 at PGA PLAYERS Championship/1
and notched five-stroke victory at Buick Southern Open. TOUR Championships…In 2003, while rehabbing his shoul-
der, was a youth instructor at Yeager Elementary School in Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 BellSouth
1993: Made all 23 cuts. Lost playoff to Rocco Mediate at Classic/3
Kmart Greater Greensboro Open and T3 at Masters. 1992: Houston where his children were students. He helped chil-
Won Infiniti Tournament of Champions in playoff over dren struggling with subjects such as Math and English.
Brad Faxon, one of six top-three finishes. 1991: Outdueled
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Ernie ELS
Ernie Els (Els)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Liezl; Samantha (5/26/99), Ben (10/6/02)
(through 2010) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, reading, sports
FULL NAME: Theodore Ernest Els TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989
BIRTHPLACE: Johannesburg, South Africa
RESIDENCE: Wentworth, England
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (16): Classic [Eur], Qatar Masters [Eur], BMW Asian Open [Eur], sixth top-10 at the event in 13 career starts. He ended the
dunhill championship [Eur]. 2007 South African Open [SAf], season 13th in FedExCup points.
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1994 U.S. Open. 1995 GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic. 1996
Buick Classic. 1997 U.S. Open, Buick Classic. 1998 Bay Hill HSBC World Match Play Championship [Eur.]
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Invitational. 1999 Nissan Open. 2000 The International OTHER VICTORIES (4): 2007: Played in three of the four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the
Presented by Qwest. 2002 Genuity Championship, British 1997 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Dunhill Cup [with David Frost FedExCup events and finished 19th in the standings...Won
Open. 2003 Mercedes Championships, Sony Open and Retief Goosen]. 1998 Dunhill Cup [with David Frost and the South African Airways Open in December 2006...Ended
in Hawaii. 2004 Sony Open in Hawaii, the Memorial Retief Goosen]. 2001 World Cup [with Retief Goosen]. his longest consecutive cuts-made streak at 46 after miss-
Tournament, World Golf Championships-American Express
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ing the cut at the Masters...Opened with rounds of 65-65 at
Championship. 2008 The Honda Classic. BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the Verizon Heritage en route to finishing second to even-
1—The Honda Classic; T3—Deutsche Bank Championship; tual winner Boo Weekley, who chipped in for par on the
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T6—THE PLAYERS Championship, THE TOUR Championship final two holes. Nearly holed his approach shot to the par-4
1991 Amatola Classic [SAf]. 1992 Protea Assurance presented by Coca-Cola; T7—British Open.
South Africa Open [SAf], Lexington PGA Championship 18th, which would have forced a playoff. This marked Els’
[SAf], South African Masters [SAf], Hollard Royal Swazi 2008 SEASON: seventh top-10 finish in nine starts at the Verizon Heritage...
Sun Classic [SAf], FNB Players’ Championship [SAf], One of the world’s true global golfers - with more than 60 Carded three birdies and no bogeys for a 33 on the front
Goodyear Classic [SAf]. 1993 Dunlop Phoenix Tournament worldwide career victories - captured his first PGA TOUR nine to play himself into contention in the final round of the
[Jpn]. 1994 Dubai Desert Classic [Eur], Toyota World win in 3 years, 4 months and 29 days, winning The Honda British Open at Carnoustie, but finished T4 after making two
Match Play Championship [Eur], Johnnie Walker World Classic by one stroke over Luke Donald. Began the final bogeys on the back nine. 11th top-10 in 17 career British
Championship [Eur], Sarazen World Open. 1995 Lexington round three strokes behind Donald, Matt Jones and Mark Open starts...Third at the PGA Championship, finishing with
South African PGA Championship [SAf], Toyota World Calcavecchia and fired a final-round 67 to complete the a 66. It marked the sixth time in his career that he has
Match Play [Eur], Bells Cup [SAf]. 1996 South African Open biggest comeback of his career. Victory was the 16th of recorded back-to-back top-five finishes at major champion-
[SAf], Toyota World Match Play [Eur], Johnnie Walker his PGA TOUR career. Was tied with Calcavecchia until the ships.Notched 3-2-0 record in fifth Presidents Cup appear-
Super Tour Event, World Cup [indiv]. 1997 Johnnie Walker 15th hole when Calcavecchia made double bogey from a ance for International squad...Won a record seventh HSBC
Classic [Aus], World Cup [indiv]. 1998 South African Open greenside bunker. Donald just missed a birdie chip to tie on World Match Play Championship in mid-October at the
[SAf] 1999 Alfred Dunhill PGA Championship [SAf], Sun the final hole…Recorded his best career finish in 15 starts Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, beating U.S. Open
City Nedbank Challenge [SAf]. 2000 Standard Life Loch at THE PLAYERS with a T6. Carded one score of double champion Angel Cabrera 6 and 4 in the final on a West
Lomond [Eur], Nedbank Challenge [SAf]. 2001 Vodacom bogey or worse each day and wound up six strokes shy of Course he redesigned in 2005. Previously won the event in
Players Championship [SAf]. 2002 Heineken Classic [Eur], eventual champion Sergio Garcia…Opened with a 10-over 1994-96 and 2002-04. Victory moved him to first in the
Dubai Desert Classic [Eur], Cisco World Match Play [Eur], 80 at the British Open, his worst round ever at the event, European Tour Order of Merit. He finished second to Justin
Nedbank Challenge [SAf]. 2003 Heineken Classic [Eur], but 1-under 69s during the second and fourth rounds led to Rose on the season-long list. 2006: Posted eight top-10s and
Johnnie Walker Classic [Eur], The Barclay’s Scottish Open a T7 finish. It was his 11th top-10 finish at the British Open qualified for THE TOUR Championship in first full season
[Eur], Omega European Masters [Eur], World Match Play in 18 consecutive starts…Finished T3 at the Deutsche Bank back after 2005 knee injury...Returned from knee injury in
Championship [Eur]. 2004 Heineken Classic [Eur], HSBC Championship with three rounds in the 60s…His fifth top- January at the South African Airways Open Championship,
World Match Play Championship [Eur]. 2005 Dubai Desert 10 of the season was a T6 at THE TOUR Championship, his where he finished second to countryman Retief Goosen...
1990 1 Masters T8 CUT T12 T17 T16 T27 2 T6
1991 1 1 $2,647/274 U.S. Open T7 1 CUT T5 1 T49 CUT T2 T66
1992 3 2 18,420/213 British Open CUT T5 T6 T24 T11 T2 T10 T29 T24 T2 T3
1993 6 2 1 1 38,185/190 PGA CUT CUT T25 T3 T61 T53 T21 CUT T34 T13
1994 11 10 1 1 4 6 684,440/19 THE PLAYERS CUT T45 T68 T8 T10 T11 T17 T20 CUT
1995 18 14 1 1 2 6 10 842,590/14 TOUR Championship T17 T16 T6 T26 T26 T3 T2
1996 18 17 1 1 6 11 906,944/14 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 4
1997 19 15 2 1 7 11 1,243,008/9 Bridgestone Invitational 5 T12 T8
1998 15 12 1 4 8 763,783/36 CA Championship T40 W/D CNL
1999 18 16 1 1 1 7 10 1,710,756/15
2000 20 20 1 5 2 10 15 3,469,405/3 Year 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
2001 19 15 1 5 9 11 2,336,456/15 Masters T5 T6 2 47 T27 CUT CUT
2002 18 17 2 7 14 3,291,895/5 U.S. Open T24 T5 T9 T15 T26 T51 T14
2003 17 17 2 7 14 3,371,237/9 British Open 1 T18 2 T34 3 T4 T7
2004 16 15 3 2 1 10 12 5,787,225/2 PGA T34 T5 T4 T16 3 T31
2005 11 11 1 1 5 8 1,627,184/47 THE PLAYERS T44 T26 T17 T8 T37 T6
2006 18 18 1 8 11 2,326,220/28 TOUR Championship T13 17 T10 T10 T26 T6
2007 16 15 1 2 5 10 98,033/19 2,705,715/20 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T33 T33 T33
2008 16 11 1 1 5 7 108,475/13 2,537,290/20 Bridgestone Invitational T15 T17 T65 DNS T31 T22 T27
Total 261 228 16 15 16 101 159 33,663,401 CA Championship T23 T12 1 DNS 5 T11 75
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (5), 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2007; Dunhill Cup (9),
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000; World Cup (5), 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997,
1991 8 5 1 2 $6,143/123
Total 8 5 1 2 6,143
2001.
european Tour
2008 12 9 1 4 5 $811,129

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Ernie Els (Continued)

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Defending champion of the Dubai Desert Classic lost in a ers (along with Mike Weir and Kenny Perry) that posted ranked No.1 in world for several weeks...Member of victori-
one-hole playoff to Tiger Woods. 2005: Season cut short in three top-10s in majors - T6 at Masters, T5 at U.S. Open ous Presidents Cup team in 1998 with a 3-1-1 individual
July when he sustained a left knee injury during a sailing and T5 at PGA Championship…Became the first player record. 1997: Became first international player since Alex
holiday in the Mediterranean the week after the British since Steve Jones in 1989 to capture the first two tourna- Smith (1906 and 1910) to win U.S. Open more than once
Open at St. Andrews. Required surgery for a ruptured ments of the season when he won the Mercedes with victory at Congressional CC. Trailed Tom Lehman by
anterior cruciate ligament…Finished T5 at season-opening Championships and Sony Open in Hawaii in early January. one stroke after 36 holes and by two after 54. Final-round
Mercedes Championships. Came to 72nd hole with an Only Byron Nelson (1946), Lloyd Mangrum (1953), Johnny 69, including decisive par on 71st hole, secured victory by
opportunity to force a playoff with Stuart Appleby with a Miller (1974, three events; and 1975), Gil Morgan (1983), one stroke over Colin Montgomerie...Successfully defended
birdie on the par-5 18th, but hit tee shot out of bounds and Jones and Els have accomplished that among modern-day Buick Classic title the following week in wire-to-wire fash-
made bogey to finish two behind Appleby...One week later, players...Captured season-opening Mercedes ion. First repeat wire-to-wire winner since Tom Watson
looking to win third straight Sony Open in Hawaii, tied Championships in record fashion, finishing at 31-under-par won Tournament of Champions in 1979-80. 1996: Won
course record with a 8-under-par 62 in final round to finish 261. Total in relation to par broke Mark Calcavecchia’s Buick Classic for third TOUR title...Won third consecutive
second, one behind Vijay Singh...Opened the PGA TOUR 72-hole tournament TOUR record of 28-under set at the Toyota World Match Play Championship (1994-96)...Was
season with three consecutive top-10s for just the second 2001 Phoenix Open. Eight-stroke margin of victory over K.J. 3-1-1 as member of International Team in Presidents Cup.
time in his 12 years on TOUR after finishing T6 at the Buick Choi and Rocco Mediate was largest on TOUR since 1995: Earned second title at GTE Byron Nelson Classic on
Invitational…Used an eagle on the 72nd hole to defeat Calcavecchia’s eight-stroke Phoenix victory in 2001...Sank a strength of second-round 61, a course record at Cottonwood
Miguel Angel Jimenez by one stroke at the European Tour’s 43-foot birdie putt on the 10th hole, the second playoff Valley. His 263 total broke Sam Snead’s 38-year-old tourna-
Dubai Desert Classic in early March...Following week, fired hole, to beat Aaron Baddeley at the Sony Open in Hawaii. ment record...At PGA Championship at Riviera, equaled
closing 66 to come from five strokes back and win the Qatar Both finished at 16-under after Baddeley birdied the 72nd 36-hole tournament record with 131 and set 54-hole record
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Masters by a stroke over Sweden’s Henrik Stenson on the hole...Played in homeland of South Africa at The Presidents with 197. Held three-stroke lead entering final round, but
European Tour...For fourth consecutive season, picked up at Cup, competing for the International Team. 2002: A year to shot 72 to finish two strokes out of Steve Elkington-Colin
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least three wins by capturing his third at the BMW Asian remember with the birth of a son and third career major Montgomerie playoff. 1994: Victorious at U.S. Open in a
Open. Fired a 7-under-par 65 to cruise to a 13-stroke victory victory at the British Open...Won four official events world- playoff over Loren Roberts and Colin Montgomerie. Held
and completed 72 holes in a tournament-record 26-under- wide, including twice on TOUR, solidifying No. 3 in the two-stroke lead entering final round, but closed with a 73.
par 262 at Shanghai’s Tomson Golf Club. 2004: Season Official World Golf Ranking. Won the Heineken Classic in Montgomerie eliminated from 18-hole playoff after 78. Els
included three TOUR victories and top-10 finishes in all four Melbourne, Australia on the European Tour by five strokes and Roberts each shot 74 and Els won with 4 on 20th hole.
majors, including near-misses at the Masters and British for his ninth European Tour victory...Collected first TOUR 1993: Became first player to record four rounds in 60s at the
Open. Also captured two events on the European Tour and victory since 2000 at the Genuity Championship. Rounds of British Open, finishing T6. 1992: Won six events on
won second consecutive European Tour Order of Merit… 66-67-66 gave him an eight-stroke lead with 18 holes to Southern African Tour...Joined Gary Player that year as only
Holed a 30-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole to beat play. Final-round 72 earned a two-stroke victory over Tiger players to win South African Open, South Africa PGA and
Harrison Frazar for 13th career TOUR victory at the Sony Woods...Won again the following week at the Dubai South African Masters in same year. 1991: Played eight
Open in Hawaii…Finished runner-up to Phil Mickelson at Desert Classic, becoming the first multiple winner in the events on the Nationwide Tour, with a best finish of T9 at
the Masters for fifth straight top-10 in Augusta, sixth over- tournament’s 14-year history after posting all four rounds in the Tulsa Open. Amateur: Was a scratch golfer at age 14,
all. After opening 70-72-71, started the final round three the 60s…Earned third career major victory at the 131st when he won the world under-14 title at San Diego.
back of Mickelson and co-leader Chris DiMarco. Took the British Open at Muirfield with scores of 70-66-72-70--278.
lead after eagle-3 on No. 8 and another eagle-3 on No. 13 Tied for the lead with Shigeki Maruyama, Padraig PERSONAL:
and posted final-round 5-under-par 67 to take the club- Harrington, Duffy Waldorf and Bob Tway after 36 holes at Started playing golf at age 9...An accomplished junior
house lead at 8-under-par 280. Edged by one when 6-under. Held 54-hole lead at 5-under, two strokes ahead of tennis player, turned full attention to golf at age 14...
Mickelson holed 18-foot putt on 72nd hole...Won the Soren Hansen. After losing a three-shot lead on the back Heavily involved in Autism awareness, junior golf of South
Memorial Tournament with a pair of 66s on the weekend nine on Sunday, survived a playoff with Thomas Levet, Africa and Cancer Society of South Africa...Hosts Ernie Els
for a four-stoke victory over Fred Couples. Needed just 100 Steve Elkington and Stuart Appleby to earn the Claret Jug. Invitational in South Africa to raise money for charity. Ernie
putts to win his second tournament of the season. Overtook After parring his way through the four-hole playoff, made a Els Foundation formed in early 1999, with the purpose of
Vijay Singh for second in the Official World Golf Ranking... par out of the greenside bunker on the first hole of sudden providing full support to disadvantaged children. Proceeds
Posted his seventh top-10 finish in 12 U.S. Open appear- death against Levet. With his right foot anchored on the top from the Ernie Els Invitational go to four charities and the
ances with a T9 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club...Finished as of a bunker left of the 18th green, blasted out to 5 feet and Foundation...In December 1998, received lifetime member-
the runner-up for the second time in a major during the made the putt to secure the victory. 2001: In a year full of ship on European Tour. Other non-Europeans so honored
season, losing to Todd Hamilton in a four-hole playoff at streaks, didn’t win for the first time since joining TOUR in are Bob Charles, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player...In 2002,
the British Open. Birdied two of the last three holes and 1994...Ranked in top 30 for seventh time in eight years with the 2000 Engelbrecht-Els wine was released and received
tied Hamilton on the 72nd hole when Hamilton bogeyed the 1998 the only year he failed to qualify for THE TOUR the highest rating yet given to a South African wine...Third
hole. Hamilton posted four pars to Els’ three pars and a Championship...Best chance to win was a playoff loss at Ernie Els design signature golf course near George in South
bogey (17th hole) to win the playoff. Recorded a hole-in-one THE TOUR Championship. Closed with 68 to tie eventual Africa opened in 2004...Web site is ernieels.com.
during first round on the “Postage Stamp,” the par-3 eighth winner Mike Weir, Sergio Garcia and David Toms at
hole, by using a wedge from 123 yards. Became the sixth 14-under 270...Completed year in November by teaming
player in tournament history to post four rounds in the 60s with Retief Goosen to win World Cup in Japan. Els and Player STATISTICS
and did it for the second time (1993)...Fourth top-10 in a Goosen beat three others teams, including Americans Tiger
major was a T4 at the PGA Championship…Added his third Woods and David Duval, in a playoff. 2000: Victory at The 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
win on the PGA TOUR and first in a World Golf International extended to seven years his string of Scoring Average............................................69.90 (12)
Championships event at the American Express Championship years with TOUR wins. Defeated Phil Mickelson by four Driving Distance............................................291.6 (68)
in Ireland. Led by two strokes after the second and third points to earn his eighth TOUR title. 48 points, under Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.88% (173)
rounds and defeated Thomas Bjorn by a stroke after a final- Modified Stableford scoring system, tied tournament record Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.33% (174)
round 69. Moved back into second, past Tiger Woods, in Mickelson set in 1997...Also finished second five times, Putting Average............................................1.797 (121)
the Official World Golf Ranking...Two weeks later, won the most since Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in 1964 (six).
HSBC World Match Play title on the European Tour for a Record is 13 by Harold (Jug) McSpaden (1945). Began with MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
record sixth time. On his 35th birthday, beat Lee Westwood playoff loss to Tiger Woods at Mercedes Championships 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Deutsche Bank
2 and 1…After T10 finish at THE TOUR Championship, and then had seconds at Masters, U.S. Open and British Championship/2
dropped to No. 3 in Official World Golf Ranking behind Open. First player to finish second in three consecutive Career Low Round/Round: 61–1995 GTE Byron Nelson
Woods. 2003: Played 17 TOUR and nine European Tour majors in same season. Jack Nicklaus (1964) was previous Golf Classic/2
events. In addition to winning twice on TOUR in Hawaii and player to have three majors’ runners-up in same year. 1999: Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,200,000–2004 World
finishing ninth on the TOUR’s money list, compiled four Earned two-stroke victory over Ted Tryba, Tiger Woods and Golf Championships–American Express Championship/1
official European Tour wins (in Australia, Austria and Davis Love III at Nissan Open. 1998: Claimed sixth career Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 Kemper
Scotland) and won the European Tour Order of Merit. Also TOUR victory at Bay Hill. Rains forced 36-hole finish Sunday Open/1
won his fifth career HSBC World Match Play Championship, and third-round 65 vaulted him to six-stroke lead while
a European Tour-approved special event. One of three play- closing 73 good for four-stroke win...After T16 at Masters,

Bob ESTES
Bob Estes (ES-tis)

EXEMPT STATUS: Top 50 on PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Liz
Money List EDUCATION: University of Texas
FULL NAME: Bob Alan Estes SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, hunting, physical fitness
BIRTHDATE: February 2, 1966
BIRTHPLACE: Graham, TX
RESIDENCE: Austin, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): the AT&T Classic, posting rounds of 67-70 on the weekend 10, a triple bogey on No. 11, followed by seven consecutive
to finish four shots out of the Zach Johnson-Ryuji Imada birdies (Nos. 12-18) for a back-nine 32. 2003: Despite not
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1994 Texas Open. 2001 FedEx St. Jude Classic, Invensys
Classic at Las Vegas. 2002 Kemper Insurance Open. playoff. 2006: Finished in the top 100 on the money list winning for the first time since 2000, finished among the
for the 15th time in his career, including each of the last top 40 on the money list for the third straight season thanks
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 10 years. Made the cut in 17 of 25 starts and was twice a to six top-10s..Narrowly missed fifth career title at the HP
T6—Shell Houston Open; T10—Children’s Miracle Network runner-up...In eighth start of season, finished runner-up, six Classic of New Orleans, losing in a sudden-death playoff
Classic presented by Walmart. strokes behind winner Stuart Appleby, at the Shell Houston to Steve Flesch. On the first extra hole, Flesch rolled in a
Open. It was his first top-10 of the season and best perfor- birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole from 40 feet. Career TOUR
2008 SEASON:
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mance on TOUR since a second at the 2004 FedEx St. Jude playoff record fell to 0-3. 2002: Captured fourth career TOUR
Had two top-10s and finished 127th on the money list, his Classic...Posted his second runner-up finish of the season title (third in last 26 events) at the Kemper Insurance Open.
worst placement since 149th in 1996. Will use a one-time
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and second top-10, losing by one to Will MacKenzie at the Shared lead at 10-under with Bob Burns after 54 holes, and
Top 50 on the PGA TOUR Career Money List exemption Reno-Tahoe Open. Set tournament 36-hole record with a finished one stroke ahead of runner-up Rich Beem. Recorded
for 2009…A third-round 64 led to a T6 finish at the Shell 15-under 129. Shared 54-hole lead with MacKenzie. Double 17 pars and one birdie in final-round 70. 2001: Posted two
Houston Open, four behind first-time winner Johnson bogeyed the first hole of the final round but rallied to tie victories and ended season with six consecutive top-10s to
Wagner. It was his best finish since a T6 at the 2007 AT&T MacKenzie entering the 72nd hole. Missed 16-footer for place career-high ninth on money list. The $2,795,477 in
Classic in Atlanta…Also finished T10 at the Children’s birdie, then MacKenzie made his putt from 10 feet to win. earnings was also a personal best...One of nine multiple
Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart, the final 2005: The 2001 champion of the FedEx St. Jude Classic fin- winners on TOUR...Opened with 61 in the Fed Ex St. Jude
event of the season. ished T6 for his lone top-10 of the season and his fifth top- Classic, a season-low start by a winner, and never trailed
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 10 in his last seven appearances at TPC Southwind. It was en route to winning by one stroke over Bernhard Langer.
2007: Three top-10s in April and May assured a spot in the his first top-10 on TOUR since finishing second in Memphis It was the season’s only wire-to-wire victory...In contrast,
top 125 for the season...Held a share of the 36-hole lead at in 2004...Closed with an even-par 70 at the U.S. Open to never led after a round until winning the Invensys Classic at
the Shell Houston Open. Finished T9 for second consecu- finish T11, his best effort in the U.S. Open in 11 career Las Vegas by one stroke over Tom Lehman. Was five shots
tive top-10 in Houston....Second top-10 finish came three starts. 2004: Only top-10 of the season came in 13th start, off the pace after 72 holes and closed with a 63, which tied
weeks later at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Posted a solo second at the FedEx St. Jude Classic where he won for low finish by winner on the year...Won the Fall Finish
four sub-par rounds to finish T8...Third top-10 was T6 at in 2001. Unusual second-round 64 included a bogey on No. presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers with late-season
1988 5 4 $5,968/237 Masters CUT T29 T27 T4 T19 45
1989 27 14 1 2 5 135,628/102 U.S. Open CUT T44 T52 CUT T30 CUT T30 CUT
1990 28 18 4 9 212,090/69 British Open CUT T24 T8 CUT T24 T49 T20 T25 T18
1991 32 19 1 7 147,364/105 PGA CUT T76 T6 T47 T6 CUT T34 T6 CUT T37 CUT
1992 28 18 1 2 4 190,778/80 THE PLAYERS T70 CUT T70 T20 T35 T34 CUT T42 T62 CUT CUT T44
1993 28 23 1 1 5 12 447,187/32 TOUR Championship T15 28 25 T7 T11
1994 27 23 1 1 1 8 17 765,360/14 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T9 T33 T5
1996 26 7 1 1 2 123,100/149 CA Championship T11 T9
1997 19 15 1 3 8 340,057/69
1998 29 23 1 1 7 14 987,930/28 Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
1999 28 27 9 15 1,357,618/26 Masters 22 T31
2000 21 12 3 7 538,706/88 U.S. Open CUT CUT T11 CUT T58
2001 26 20 2 1 1 8 12 2,795,477/9 British Open T34 T20
2002 26 20 1 8 14 1,934,600/26 PGA T57 CUT T28 CUT
2003 25 22 1 1 6 10 1,824,414/33 THE PLAYERS 31 CUT T17 CUT CUT CUT
2006 25 17 2 2 6 1,340,244/67 CA Championship T25
2007 28 16 3 6 87,579/109 878,051/117
2008 28 17 2 6 92,870/138 829,395/127
Total 528 372 4 9 8 81 180 17,225,501
nationwide Tour
1997 3 2 1 2 $8,674/131
Total 3 2 1 2 8,674

Estes, Bob
Bob Estes (Continued)

Player biographies
rush. 2000: Fell out of the top 30 on the money list for the lead briefly during final round of 1993 PGA before finishing
first time in two seasons. Recorded seven top-25s and T6...Was part of five-man playoff at Buick Southern Open, Player STATISTICS
three top-10s and was among the Top 100 on the money won by John Inman. 1989: Came close to victory in rookie
list. 1999: Started the season on a positive note with a T4 season when he lost playoff to Mike Hulbert at B.C. Open. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and missed only one cut Scoring Average............................................70.85 (93)
in 28 starts. His nine top-10s were a career high and for PERSONAL: Driving Distance............................................282.7 (148)
third time in his career finished among top 30 on the money First played golf at age 4 and set sights on PGA TOUR Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.22% (74)
list...Posted T4 at Masters, best career finish in a major. at age 12...High school teammate of former TOUR player Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.03% (32)
1998: Put together seven top-10s that included a second Mike Standly...Once worked for Charles Coody in bag room Putting Average............................................1.793 (112)
and third. T2 at Bay Hill Invitational followed by solo third of Fairway Oaks Golf & Racquet Club...Serves as host
at Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. Shared 54-hole for annual FCA Tom Landry Memorial Golf Tournament MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
in Austin, TX...Co-sponsor of the American Junior Golf 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Children’s Miracle Network
lead in Greensboro and at FedEx St. Jude Classic 1997: Classic presented by Walmart/2
Rebounded with $340,057 in earnings in 19 starts. Had 25 Association Dodge/Bob Estes Junior Golf Tournament in
Abilene, TX...Works with personal trainer, former world- Career Low Round/Round: 61–2 times, most recent 2001
consecutive rounds of par or better, the second longest on FedEx St. Jude Classic/1
TOUR for the year. 1996: Lost fully exempt status after fin- class pole vaulter Scott Hennig. Follows a strict routine
that includes weightlifting, agility exercises, diet and Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $810,000–
ishing 149th on money list. 1994: Earned first TOUR victory 2001 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas/1
at Texas Open. Opened by tying course record of 62 at Oak short-distance sprints...Played basketball in high school...
Has been a season-ticket holder for University of Texas Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Buick
Hills CC, then cruised to wire-to-wire victory. 1993: Held Open/13
football since 1989.
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Hot Shots
Toughest Par 4 Greens to Hit in Regulation (Over 400 Yards)

4 Bay Hill 4 4 460 23.56 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Easiest Par 4 Greens to Hit in Regulation (Over 400 Yards)

1 TPC Summerlin 1 4 408 87.71 Justin Timberlake Shriners

Brad FAXON
Brad Faxon (FAX-un)

EXEMPT STATUS: Top 25 on PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Dory; Melanie, Emily, Sophie, Charlotte
Money List EDUCATION: Furman University (1983, Economics)
FULL NAME: Bradford John Faxon, Jr. SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, golf course design,
HEIGHT: 6-1 family
BIRTHDATE: August 1, 1961 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1983
BIRTHPLACE: Oceanport, NJ
RESIDENCE: Barrington, RI
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): Travelers Championship...Underwent season-ending foot in August to Chrysler Classic of Greensboro in mid-October.
surgery on August 23. 2006: Made only 13 cuts in 26 events 2003: Notched eight top-10s spread over seven months with
Section
1991 Buick Open. 1992 New England Classic, The
International. 1997 Freeport-McDermott Classic. 1999 entered...Was three strokes back through 36 holes at THE career-best earnings of $2,718,445...Finished third at the
B.C. Open. 2000 B.C. Open. 2001 Sony Open in Hawaii. PLAYERS Championship, but weekend rounds of 79-69 Buick Invitational, T2 at the Bay Hill Invitational, second at
2005 Buick Championship. dropped him to T16...Also finished T16 at the Southern the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro and lost in playoff to Bob
Farm Bureau Classic. Was two back through 36 holes at Tway at the Bell Canadian Open. 2002: Despite not winning
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Annandale Golf Club...Ranked 10th on TOUR in putts per on TOUR for the first time since 1998, finished season 31st
1993 Heineken Australian Open [Aus]. round, 28.50 average. 2005: Won for the first time in nearly on TOUR money list with $1,814,672...Finished T2 at Nissan
2
five years. Earned eighth career TOUR title in 598th career Open, one stroke behind winner Len Mattiace...Lost to
OTHER VICTORIES (10): event at the Buick Championship, defeating Tjaart van der eventual winner Kevin Sutherland in the semifinals of the
1986 Provident Classic. 1994 Franklin Templeton Shootout
Player Biographies
Walt in sudden-death playoff. Started the final round seven Accenture Match Play Championship. Finished third after
[with Fred Couples]. 1995 Fred Meyer Challenge [with shots off the lead, and posted a career-best 9-under-par defeating Paul Azinger on the 19th hole in the consolation
Greg Norman]. 1996 Fred Meyer Challenge [with Greg 61 to overcome third-round leader Justin Rose and van der match...Also T2 at The Honda Classic. 2001: Returned to
Norman]. 1997 Fred Meyer Challenge [with Greg Norman]. Walt. On the first playoff hole, stuck a 7-iron from a fairway the top 30 on money list (18th) for first time since 1997.
1999 Fred Meyer Challenge [with Billy Andrade]. 2001 Fred bunker to 3 feet. Converted birdie and clinched victory after Earned a victory for third consecutive year. Won Sony
Meyer Challenge [with Billy Andrade], Franklin Templeton van der Walt missed 10-foot birdie putt try. Became first Open in Hawaii by four strokes. Made an eagle during each
Shootout [with Scott McCarron]. 2002 Franklin Templeton player since Jose Maria Olazabal (2002 Buick Invitational) round. Had five-shot cushion after 36 holes and was three
Shootout [with Scott McCarron]. to win after making the cut on the number. Earned a career- up going into the final round. 2000: Became the first player
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: best paycheck of $774,000 to push season earnings over $1 in B.C. Open history to successfully defend his title with a
T33—Travelers Championship. million for the fifth straight campaign...Three weeks after one-stroke victory over Esteban Toledo. Spent July 16-17 in
winning, had surgery on September 13 to repair a torn ante- Scotland, attempting to qualify for British Open. After fail-
2008 SEASON: rior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee and missed the ing, he caught a flight home to play in B.C. Open. Started
Underwent ACL and microfracture surgery on his right leg remainder of the season. He injured his knee in late 2003 with a 68-66 and was T2 through 36 holes, trailing Toledo by
in December 2007 and did not make his first start of the and played in pain for almost two years...Recipient of the three strokes. Third-round 68 lifted him into tie for 54-hole
season until early October at the Turning Stone Resort Payne Stewart Award, given at THE TOUR Championship. lead. Closed with a 68 for his seventh TOUR title. Won B.C.
Championship…Missed the cut in all three starts of the 2004: Slow start to the season due to an injury in the off- Open twice while age 38--in 1999 tournament held in the
year. season. Missed the first month of the season rehabilitating fall and in 2000 event played in summer...Earned his third
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: a torn right anterior cruciate ligament without surgery. putting title. Led the TOUR in Putting Average in 1996 and
2007: Finished outside the top 150 in earnings for the first Made his first start at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro- 1999 and in 2000 had a 1.704 average (a new record at
time since 1983 and used a one-time, top-25 all-time money Am on February 5, where he missed the cut...Had a stretch the time). 1999: Won B.C. Open in playoff over Fred Funk.
list exemption for 2008...Best finish was a T33 effort at the of 362 consecutive holes without a three-putt, the longest Trailed Funk by five strokes through 36 holes, closed with
on TOUR in five years. Streak lasted 19 rounds, from PGA 70-67 to force playoff. Due to Hurricane Floyd, final 36 holes
1981A 2 1 Masters T31 T9
1982A 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT T50 57 CUT T33 66 CUT CUT T68
1983A 1 1 British Open CUT T11 T73 CUT
1983 8 5 1 2 $16,526/160 PGA CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT T48 T15 T14
1984 33 19 1 2 6 71,688/82 THE PLAYERS T33 CUT CUT CUT CUT T17 T70 CUT T67 DQ
1986 34 16 1 2 92,716/90
1987 28 19 2 10 113,534/90 Year 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06
1988 29 15 1 3 8 162,656/74 Masters T15 T17 T25 CUT T26 T24 T10 T12 T23 T31
1989 28 20 2 2 5 222,076/63 U.S. Open T33 T56 T82 T65 T49 CUT CUT T66 CUT CUT
1990 28 16 1 3 8 197,118/81 British Open 7 T15 T32 T20 T11 T47 CUT T46 T60 T23
1991 28 23 1 1 4 11 422,088/34 PGA T30 5 T17 CUT T13 T61 T27 T59 T29 CUT T13 CUT CUT
1992 26 20 2 2 7 12 812,093/8 THE PLAYERS T6 T49 4 T35 T46 T77 T26 T36 T11 T42 T46 T16
1993 25 20 4 11 312,023/55 TOUR Championship T26 2 T6 T26 T21
1994 25 23 2 6 10 612,847/24 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T5 3 T17 T33
1995 25 19 1 5 8 471,887/37 Bridgestone Invitational T63 T9 T32 T31
1996 22 22 4 9 14 1,055,050/8 CA Championship CNL T49 T16 T13
1997 23 17 1 3 6 10 1,233,505/10
1998 25 19 1 8 401,496/74 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1983; Ryder Cup (2), 1995, 1997; Dunhill Cup, 1997.
1999 21 15 1 1 7 582,691/68
2000 29 20 1 5 9 999,460/46
2001 26 21 1 6 12 1,951,412/18
2002 25 21 2 1 5 10 1,814,672/31
2003 27 22 3 1 8 15 2,718,445/11
2004 28 20 2 8 1,016,898/76
2005 23 14 1 1 4 8 1,700,535/45
2006 26 13 5 543,681/143
2007 18 5 219/205 84,645/219
2008 3
Total 648 441 8 17 9 88 205 17,656,554

Faxon, Brad
Brad Faxon (Continued)

Player biographies
played Sunday. Due to darkness, playoff held Monday of Champions and to Dan Forsman at Buick Open. 1991:
morning when he won with par on second extra hole. 1997: Defeated Chip Beck in playoff for first official TOUR win Player STATISTICS
Earned first victory since 1992 at Freeport-McDermott at Buick Open. 1986: Earned unofficial victory at Provident
Classic. Gained one-stroke lead with third-round 66 and Classic when he defeated Scott Hoch by one. Amateur: 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
secured a three-stroke victory over Bill Glasson and Jesper Winner 1983 Fred Haskins, Golf magazine and NCAA Scoring Average............................................75.37 (N/A)
Parnevik with final-round 69. Posted runner-up finishes Coaches Awards as nation’s outstanding golfer...1982-83 Driving Distance............................................255.8 (N/A)
at Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic, MCI Classic and All-America selection at Furman...Winner of 1980-81 New Driving Accuracy Percentage........................75.00% (N/A)
MasterCard Colonial and for second straight year finished England Amateurs and 1979-80 Rhode Island Amateurs. Greens in Regulation Percentage.................50.00% (N/A)
among top-10 on TOUR money list. 1996: Surpassed $1 Putting Average............................................1.944 (N/A)
million in earnings for first time on strength of four runner- PERSONAL:
up finishes. Made all 22 cuts...Lost playoff to Jim Furyk at Along with Billy Andrade, runs Billy Andrade/Brad Faxon MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Charities for Children, Inc., which was formed in 1991 and 2008 Low Round/Round: 71–Ginn sur Mer Classic/1
United Airlines Hawaiian Open, finished three behind Steve Career Low Round/Round: 61–2005 Buick
Stricker at Kemper Open, lost playoff at Sprint International has donated more than $7 million to youngsters in Rhode
Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Organization was Championship/4
to Clarence Rose and closed with 68 for second at THE Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $774,000–2005 Buick
TOUR Championship. 1995: Featured five top-10s and first honored in 1999 with Golf Writers Association of America’s
Charlie Bartlett Award, given to playing professionals Championship/1
selection to Ryder Cup Team...Shot front-nine 28 in final Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Buick
round of PGA, the second 28 in major championship history for their unselfish contributions to society…Along with
Andrade, serves as host for CVS Charity Classic…Created Open/11
(Denis Durnian, 1983 British Open). 1992: Earned two TOUR
victories. Defeated Phil Mickelson by two strokes at New own junior golf foundation and hosts its annual tournament
2
England Classic...14-point final round good for two-point in Rhode Island. Co-Chair, with Andrade, of Button Hole, a
victory over Lee Janzen at The INTERNATIONAL...Also short course that serves as a teaching and learning center
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lost two playoffs, to Steve Elkington at Infiniti Tournament for kids.

Steve FLESCH
Steve Flesch
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 two-time tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Lisa; Griffin McCarty, Lily Katelin
(through 2010) EDUCATION: University of Kentucky
FULL NAME: Stephen J. Flesch SPECIAL INTERESTS: Golf-course design
BIRTHPLACE: Cincinnati, OH
RESIDENCE: Union, KY; plays out of Triple Crown CC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): Classic of Greensboro. 2005: Had lowest career finish on the before finishing second to Carlos Franco. 1998: Voted PGA
money list, 95th, after posting just two top-10s...Collected TOUR Rookie of the Year. First left-hander to receive honor,
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2003 HP Classic of New Orleans. 2004 Bank of America
Colonial. 2007 Reno-Tahoe Open, Turning Stone Resort his second top-10 in a major championship with a T10 finish keyed by seven consecutive top-25s in the spring, including a
Championship. at the PGA Championship...Had an MRI on Dec. 22, 2005, to second and a third. 1997: Won Nationwide Tour Championship
diagnose pain in his right shoulder and underwent arthroscopic to vault from 24th to fourth place on money list and earn
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): surgery the next day to treat decompression in his shoulder. exempt status on PGA TOUR in 1998. 1996: Finished top-10 on
1997 TOUR Championship. 2004: Surpassed $2 million in earnings and won for the second Asian Tour Order of Merit for the third time in his career; others
consecutive season...Earned second career win at the Bank of came in 1993-94...Won Benson and Hedges Malaysian Open
2
America Colonial in May on his 37th birthday, defeating Chad to earn spot in Sarazen World Open, where he finished T9 and
1996 Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open [Asia]. Campbell by one stroke. Shared third-round lead with Campbell earned $47,000. 1993: Winner of the Kentucky Open for second
Player Biographies
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: and Brian Gay. Turned third-round lead into victory for first time time in career; other came in 1991.
T5—Masters Tournament; 6—PGA Championship. in six tries. Only player in field to post four rounds in the 60s.
Win moved him to career-best 24th in the world. Surpassed PERSONAL:
2008 SEASON: $1-million mark in earnings for fifth consecutive season...Paired Began game right-handed before switching over to natural
Won more than $1 million for the eighth time in the last nine with two left-handers, Russ Cochran and Greg Chalmers, in the left side...One of four left-handers (Vic Wilk, Eric Axley and
years and two top-10s, both in majors…In fourth Masters final round of the HP Classic of New Orleans...Named Player of Greg Chalmers) to win on Nationwide Tour...Cincinnati Reds,
appearance, finished T5, struggling during the final round with the Month in May...Collected first top-10 in a major (19 appear- Cincinnati Bengals and Kentucky Wildcats basketball fan...
a 6-over-par 78. Opened 72-67-69 and trailed eventual cham- ances) with his T7 at the U.S. Open. 2003: Earned a career-high Interested in getting involved in golf-course design...Inducted
pion Trevor Immelman by three heading into the final round… $2,269,630 thanks to nine top-10s...Sank a 35-footer for birdie into the Kentucky Golf Hall of Fame in December 2007.
Next top-10 was a sixth at the PGA Championship, thanks to a on the first extra hole of a playoff at the HP Classic of New
final-round 69. This marked his second top-10 finish in a major Orleans to defeat Bob Estes and earn his first career victory
championship in 2008 and the first time in his career in which in his 174th start on TOUR. Became the seventh left-hander Player STATISTICS
he has had two top-10s in majors in a single season. to win on TOUR. Win came after finishing second in New
Orleans in 1998 and 1999...A 10-under-par 62 in the first round 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Scoring Average............................................71.04.......... (118)
2007: Earned two PGA TOUR victories down the stretch to at Southern Highlands during the Las Vegas Invitational was
career low. 2002: Posted T4 at the Bell Canadian Open, one Driving Distance............................................281.4.......... (156)
become one of six multiple winners on the year. One of only Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.17%....... (124)
four left-handers (Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir and Bob Charles) stroke out of a three-way playoff (champion John Rollins, Neal
Lancaster and Justin Leonard), one of seven top-10s during the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.86%....... (112)
to win multiple times on the PGA TOUR. Finished among the Putting Average............................................1.793.......... (112)
top-30 on the money list for the fourth time in his career… season. 2001: Finished in the top 50 on the money list for third
Claimed third career TOUR title in wire-to-wire fashion (lone time in four years as a member thanks to six top-10s. 2000:
Ranked second behind Tiger Woods in top-10s with 13...Best MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
player to win wire-to-wire in 2007) at the Reno-Tahoe Open.… 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent
Four starts later, bested Michael Allen by two shots to win opportunity for victory came at National Car Rental Golf Classic
Deutsche Bank Championship/2
the inaugural Turning Stone Resort Championship. Earned at Walt Disney World. Had two-stroke lead over Woods going Career Low Round/Round: 62–2003 Las Vegas
$1.08 million to boost his earnings to more than $2.2 mil- into final round. He and Woods shot final-round 69s but Duffy Invitational/1
lion. 2006: Finished in the top 100 on the money list for the Waldorf fired 62 to take victory. Marked second career solo Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–
ninth time...Matched career high in starts with 33 (2003). second. 1999: Season interrupted after fracturing right forearm 2007 Turning Stone Resort Championship/1
Made 26 cuts, second most in career behind 29 in 2000... falling down stairs leaving Tucson. Made first start since injury Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Booz Allen
Best finishes were T3s at The International and Chrysler at THE PLAYERS Championship and went on to post three Classic/22
top-10s...Held 54-hole lead at Compaq Classic of New Orleans
1993 2 2 $6,786/252 Masters CUT T17 T29
1994 1 U.S. Open 84 CUT CUT CUT CUT T18 CUT T7 T67
1996 1 British Open T20 CUT CUT T54 77
1998 29 23 1 1 5 14 777,186/35 PGA T13 T34 CUT T13 T17 CUT T37 T10
1999 31 20 1 3 6 552,346/75 THE PLAYERS CUT T38 T40 CUT T39 CUT T79
2000 32 29 1 13 21 2,025,781/13 TOUR Championship 15 T9 T21
2001 32 24 6 14 1,207,552/44 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T9 T17 T33
2002 32 22 7 11 1,192,341/52 Bridgestone Invitational T11 T48
2003 33 21 1 9 12 2,269,630/21 CA Championship T11 T21 T23
2004 31 24 1 1 4 11 2,461,787/18
2005 30 16 2 5 869,106/95 Year 06 07 08
2006 33 26 2 4 8 1,417,615/61 Masters T5
2007 31 19 2 3 6 90,620/71 2,288,899/26 U.S. Open CUT
2008 29 19 2 10 97,245/81 1,265,059/87 PGA T24 T23 6
Total 347 245 4 3 4 58 118 16,334,088 THE PLAYERS T63 CUT CUT
nationwide Tour
1990 1 1 1 $1,400/182
1991 2 1 570/297
1994 1 1 360/292
1997 27 19 1 1 9 14 133,190/4
1998 1 1 1 1 1 34,050/63
Total 32 23 1 2 10 16 169,570

Floyd, Raymond
Raymond Floyd
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1989) FAMILY: Wife, Maria; Raymond, Jr. (9/20/74),
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 1969 PGA Championship (Lifetime) Robert Loran (1/23/76), Christina Loran
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Raymond Loran Floyd (8/29/79); one granddaughter

HEIGHT: 6-1 CLUB AFFILIATIONS: Old Palm GC (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
WEIGHT: 200 EDUCATION: University of North Carolina
BIRTHDATE: September 4, 1942 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, golf-course design
BIRTHPLACE: Fort Bragg, NC TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1961
RESIDENCE: Palm Beach, FL JOINED TOUR: 1963
1963 17 17 1 1 3 5 $10,529/58 Masters T8 T7 T35 CUT T13 CUT 54 T22 T30
1964 21 21 2 4 11 21,407/30 U.S. Open T14 T6 T38 T13 T22 8 CUT 16 T15 T12
1965 19 19 1 3 9 36,692/25 British Open T34 CUT T23
1966 19 19 1 1 6 11 29,713/33 PGA T57 T17 T18 T20 T41 1 T8 CUT T4 T35 T11 T10
THE PLAYERS T24 T21
2
1967 23 23 1 3 9 25,254
1968 20 20 1 2 6 14 56,490/26
1969 25 20 3 6 9 104,814 Year 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88
Section
1970 23 17 1 3 11 43,591/45 Masters 1 T8 T16 T17 T17 T8 T7 T4 T15 T2 CUT CUT T11
1971 28 19 1 4 10 49,846/45 U.S. Open 13 T47 T12 CUT T45 T37 T49 T13 T52 T23 1 T43 T17
1972 24 18 4 7 32,579/71 British Open 4 8 T2 T36 T3 T15 T14 CUT T16 T17 CUT
1973 24 19 1 2 7 38,751/75 PGA T2 T40 T50 T62 T17 T19 1 T20 13 CUT CUT T14 T9
1974 26 22 3 1 8 14 116,385/17 THE PLAYERS T12 T13 CUT T14 CUT 1 T22 T23 T12 T33 T21 CUT DQ
1975 25 20 1 1 5 12 103,628/13
1976 23 21 2 1 1 9 16 178,318 Year 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01
1977 24 23 2 8 15 163,261/7 Masters T38 2 T17 2 T11 T10 T17 T25 CUT CUT T38 CUT CUT
1978 26 20 1 4 14 77,595/30 U.S. Open T26 CUT T8 T44 T7 T36
1979 26 19 1 6 10 122,872/26 British Open T42 T39 CUT T12 T34 T58
1980 27 24 1 1 9 15 192,993/10 PGA T46 T49 T7 T48 CUT T61
1981 23 23 3 2 14 18 359,360/2 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT
1982 23 18 3 3 9 16 386,809/2 TOUR Championship T5
1983 22 22 1 8 18 208,353/20
1984 23 18 2 8 102,813/68 Year 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1985 22 20 1 2 1 9 15 378,989/5 Masters CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1986 23 19 2 1 5 15 380,508/9 U.S. Open CUT
1987 20 12 2 9 122,880/86
1988 19 16 3 8 169,549/69
1989 17 13 1 2 74,699/145
Champions TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
1990 17 11 1 1 3 6 264,078/55
Year 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
1991 17 15 1 5 10 284,897/56
Senior PGA Championship T13 T3 1 19 T35 15 T24 T51 T40 T15 T17 T10 T14
1992 15 15 1 2 1 5 11 741,918/13
U.S. Senior Open T7 12 T8 3 T44 3 T11 4 T16 T21 T19 CUT T14
1993 6 5 2 4 126,516/120
JELD-WEN Tradition T3 1 T6 3 T19 5 T20 W/D T16 T21
1994 4 4 1 3 95,017/158
Constellation Energy Senior Players 2 T3 T10 1 T19 T19 T9 1 T6 T17
1995 4 4 2 65,031/180
1996 2 2 1 2 67,800/184
1997 3 2 7,811/284 Year 06 07
1998 2 1 1 31,000/229 Senior PGA Championship T42
1999 2 2 22,480/253 Constellation Energy Senior Players T59
2000 3
2001 2 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (10), 1969, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1991, 1993;
2002 2 Captain, 1989; Captain’s Assistant, 2008.
2003 1
2004 2
2005 1
2006 1
2007 2
2008 1
Total 699 583 22 24 13 163 347 5,323,075
champions TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 3-1

Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank
1992 7 7 3 1 6 6 $436,991 14
1993 14 14 2 4 2 12 14 713,168 9
1994 20 20 4 5 2 17 20 1,382,762 2
1995 21 21 3 7 1 19 21 1,419,545 2
1996 23 23 1 4 16 20 1,043,051 8
1997 20 20 3 10 16 584,755 23
1998 21 21 1 1 10 18 702,472 19
1999 19 19 2 1 9 15 683,314 27
2000 17 16 1 6 9 717,258 26
2001 14 14 2 5 9 546,190 34
2002 11 11 7 205,718 70
2003 11 11 2 5 201,675 66
2004 11 10 2 2 169,679 69
2005 12 12 1 4 177,309 69
2006 9 9 1 3 4 330,708 51
2007 9 9 1 2 140,366 80
2008 4 4 17,894 136
Total 243 241 14 23 14 119 172 9,472,853

Raymond FLOYD
Raymond Floyd (Continued)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (22): missed the cut...In August, named as a Captain’s Assistant
1963 St. Petersburg Open Invitational. 1965 St. Paul Open for the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team by Captain Paul Azinger, Player STATISTICS
Invitational. 1969 Greater Jacksonville Open, American along with Dave Stockton and Olin Browne. 2006: Made
Golf Classic, PGA Championship. 1975 Kemper Open. 1976 his 42nd Masters appearance but failed to make the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Masters Tournament, World Open Golf Championship. 1977 cut...Once again played an abbreviated Champions Tour Scoring Average............................................75.16 (N/A)
schedule, yet managed three top-10s in nine official starts, Driving Distance............................................258.3 (N/A)
Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Pleasant Valley Classic. 1979 Driving Accuracy Percentage........................82.14% (N/A)
Greater Greensboro Open. 1980 Doral-Eastern Open. 1981 the most he’s had in a single year since 2001...In mid-May
at The Boeing Championship at Sandestin, made a run at Greens in Regulation Percentage.................41.67% (N/A)
Doral-Eastern Open, Tournament Players Championship, Putting Average............................................1.867 (N/A)
Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic. 1982 becoming the Champions Tour’s oldest winner. Matched
Memorial Tournament, Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, his age for the first time with a final-round, 8-under 63,
one off his Champions Tour career low, on The Raven MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
PGA Championship. 1985 Houston Open. 1986 U.S. Open, 2008 Low Round/Round: 74–Masters Tournament/2
Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. 1992 Doral-Ryder Course at Sandestin. Eventually fell one stroke short of Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 1992
Bobby Wadkins but still became the third-youngest player
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Open. MCI Heritage Golf Classic/2
in Champions Tour annals to shoot his age in a round that Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $252,000–1992 Doral–
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (14): included five consecutive birdies on the back nine. 2005:
1992 GTE North Classic, Ralphs Senior Classic, SENIOR TOUR Ryder Open/1
Returned to the site of his 1969 PGA Championship vic- Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Buick
Championship. 1993 Gulfstream Aerospace Invitational, tory in Dayton, OH, and was in contention for most of the
Northville Long Island Classic. 1994 The Tradition, Las Invitational of California/26
U.S. Senior Open before finishing T14 after a final-round
Vegas Senior Classic, Cadillac NFL Golf Classic, GOLF 77. Was presented with an honorary membership to 2008 Champions TOUR STATISTICS
2
MAGAZINE SENIOR TOUR Championship. 1995 PGA NCR CC after his second round. 2004: Missed the cut in Scoring Average (Actual)..............................74.43 (N/A)
Seniors’ Championship, Burnet Senior Classic, Emerald two PGA TOUR starts at the Masters and U.S. Open... Driving Distance............................................271.4 (N/A)
Player Biographies
Coast Classic. 1996 Ford Senior Players Championship. Limited his schedule on the Champions Tour to just 12 Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.12% (N/A)
2000 Ford Senior Players Championship. events, with best finish a T4 at the Allianz Championship... Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.11% (N/A)
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (4): Second to Mike Hill in the season-ending Georgia-Pacific Putting Average............................................1.844 (N/A)
1978 Brazilian Open. 1979 Costa Rica Open. 1981 Canadian Grand Champions Championship. 2003: Missed cut at
PGA [Can]. 1992 Fuji Electric Grand Slam [Jpn]. the Masters, his only TOUR event of the season...Posted MISCELLANEOUS champions TOUR STATISTICS
a pair of T9s on the Champions Tour and finished T2 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2008 Liberty Mutual Legends
OTHER VICTORIES (12): at the Georgia-Pacific Grand Champions Championship. of Golf/3.
1985 Chrysler Team Championship. 1988 Skins Game. 2002: Missed cuts at the Masters and Western Open but Career Low Round: 62–1992 Ralphs Senior Classic/3
1990 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Fred Couples]. recorded a pair of 72s at the Chicago event...Finished 70th Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $345,000–2000 Ford
1993 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Steve Elkington]. on the Champions Tour money list with seven top-25s... Senior Players Championship/1
1990 RMCC Invitational. 1994 Diners Club Matches Underwent successful prostate cancer surgery at Johns
[with Dave Eichelberger]. 1995 Office Depot Father-Son Hopkins Medical Center in late December. 2001: Did not
Challenge [with Raymond Jr.]. 1996 Office Depot Father- make cut for second consecutive year...Made 14 starts on PERSONAL:
Son Challenge [with Raymond Jr.]. 1997 Office Depot Champions Tour and finished No. 34 on the money list, his His family was named by Golfweek as the 1994 “Golf
Father-Son Challenge [with Raymond Jr.]. 2000 Office lowest finish since turning 50 in 1992. 2000: Captured his Family of the Year.” Also selected Golf World’s “Man of
Depot Father-Son Challenge [with Robert]. 2001 Office fourth Champions Tour major at the Ford Senior Players the Year” for 1992...The son of a career Army man, L.B.
Depot Father-Son Challenge [with Robert]. 2006 Wendy’s Championship. 1992: Collected most recent TOUR victory Floyd, he was exposed to golf at an early age but chose to
Champions Skins Game [with Dana Quigley]. at the Doral-Ryder Open, which he won at age 49. After pursue baseball until capturing the National Jaycees golf
turning 50 later that year, captured GTE North Classic on title in 1960...Remains a devoted Chicago Cubs fan...Has
BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISH: Champions Tour, becoming first to win on both Tours in two sons. Raymond, Jr., a Wake Forest graduate, works at
T26—Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf same year. He and Sam Snead are only players in TOUR the investment firm Weeden Capital in Greenwich, CT, and
2008 SEASON: history to win in four decades. 1989: Ryder Cup Captain, Robert is in residential real estate in Palm Beach Gardens,
Made 44th appearance in the Masters, missing the cut… culmination of Ryder Cup career that included eight Ryder FL. Daughter Christina, also a Wake Forest graduate, works
Played three Champions Tour events, with a best finish Cup teams...Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame. 1986: for Phillips de Pury and Co.
of T26 teaming with Tom Jenkins at the Liberty Mutual Shot closing 66 to win U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills by
Legends of Golf…Was a Captain’s Assistant to Paul two over Chip Beck and Lanny Wadkins. 1983: Won Vardon
Azinger on the winning U.S. Team in the Ryder Cup. Trophy. 1982: Defeated Lanny Wadkins by three strokes at
PGA. 1981: Won THE PLAYERS Championship in playoff
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: over Barry Jaeckel and Curtis Strange, the year before the
2007: Was one stroke off the first-round lead in the tournament moved to TPC Sawgrass. 1976: Wire-to-wire
Champions Tour’s inaugural Ginn Championship at winner of the Masters. 1969: Won PGA by one stroke over
Hammock Beach and eventually finished T8 at Palm Gary Player.
Coast...Made his 43rd appearance at the Masters but

Funk, Fred
Fred Funk
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2005 PLAYERS FAMILY: Wife, Sharon; Eric (8/2/91), Taylor Christian
Championship (through 2010) (10/30/95), Perri Leigh (12/16/99)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Frederick Funk EDUCATION: University of Maryland (1980, Law

HEIGHT: 5-8 Enforcement)
WEIGHT: 165 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Water and snow skiing
BIRTHDATE: June 14, 1956 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981
BIRTHPLACE: Takoma Park, MD Q SCHOOL: 1988, 1989.
RESIDENCE: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISHES: the final two holes to edge Allen Doyle by two strokes…
1992 Shell Houston Open. 1995 Ideon Classic at Pleasant 1—MasterCard Championship at Hualalai, JELD-WEN Added another win at the JELD-WEN Tradition in mid-
Valley, Buick Challenge. 1996 B.C. Open. 1998 Deposit Tradition; 2—U.S. Senior Open, Constellation Energy Senior August to go along with two runner-up finishes on the sea-
Guaranty Golf Classic. 2004 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Players Championship; 3—Administaff Small Business son. It was his fourth Champions Tour victory in 23 career
2005 THE PLAYERS Championship. 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic; T4—The Ginn Championship at Hammock Beach starts…Eventually finished third on the Charles Schwab
Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. Resort, Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach; T10— Cup points list to earn a $300,000 annuity.
Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn, SAS Championship CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (4):
2
2006 AT&T Championship. 2007 Turtle Bay Championship. 2008 SEASON: 2007: Joined Raymond Floyd and Craig Stadler to become
2008 MasterCard Championship at Hualalai, JELD-WEN At age 51, continued to split time between the PGA TOUR the only players to win in the same season on the PGA
Section
Tradition. and Champions Tour in 2008…Underwent arthroscopic TOUR and the Champions Tour. Finished second in Driving
surgery May 14 on his right knee in Jacksonville, FL, for Accuracy to Jose Coceres at 75.26 percent...In his second
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): loose particles and minor cartilage damage. Injury kept him Champions Tour appearance of the season, won by a record
1993 Mexican Open. out of competition for less than a month…Made the cut in 11 strokes at the Turtle Bay Championship. Led wire-to-
seven of 14 starts on the PGA TOUR, including a season- wire for the second time in his brief Champions Tour career
OTHER VICTORIES (3): and also played bogey-free golf over the three days. Fired
1983 Maryland Open. 1987 Maryland Open. 2005 CVS best T10 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, which included a
second-round, 6-under-par 64…Stayed in Hawaii to start rounds of 65-64-64--193...At age 50 years, 8 months and 12
Charity Classic [with Chris DiMarco]. days, earned eighth PGA TOUR victory in fourth start of the
the Champions Tour season the following week at the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: MasterCard Championship at Hualalai, which he won fol- season at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Fifth-oldest champion
T10—Sony Open in Hawaii. lowing a second-round, 9-under-par 63 and with birdies on in PGA TOUR history and the oldest since Art Wall (51 years,
1982 3 2 $1,779/251 Masters CUT T38 T36 T17
1985 1 1 1 6,345/196 U.S. Open T23 CUT CUT CUT CUT T33 T7 T44 CUT CUT T43
1986 3 British Open 73
1987 2 1 2,400/255 PGA T47 T57 CUT T44 T55 T39 T26 T61
1988 2 1 1,552/286 THE PLAYERS CUT T60 T39 T78 T61 T13 T14
1989 29 17 1 2 3 59,695/157 TOUR Championship T27 14
1990 29 13 1 3 7 179,346/91
1991 31 17 5 9 226,915/73 Year 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1992 32 24 1 1 3 9 416,930/34 Masters CUT CUT T37 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1993 34 24 5 11 309,435/56 U.S. Open CUT CUT T44 T35 6 T23 T40 T30
1994 30 23 4 8 281,905/67 British Open W/D CUT CUT CUT T66
1995 32 26 2 4 11 717,232/26 PGA T23 73 T9 T70 T4 T7 CUT T47 T20 CUT
1996 31 23 1 1 2 8 13 814,334/21 THE PLAYERS T69 T38 T13 T33 CUT T45 T10 1 T16 CUT CUT
1997 33 25 1 3 10 544,419/38 TOUR Championship T24 T5 T24 T9 T24 T24
1998 32 25 1 1 1 8 17 1,121,988/23 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T33 T33 T33 T33 T33
1999 34 27 3 8 14 1,638,881/16 Bridgestone Invitational T2 T14 T61 T41 T42 T69
2000 32 24 4 10 827,691/58 CA Championship T7 T49 T40 T29
2001 33 27 2 4 13 1,237,004/43
2002 29 24 4 7 19 2,383,071/13
champions TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
2003 33 25 1 1 9 12 2,144,653/27
Year 06 07 08
2004 29 20 1 1 1 6 8 2,103,731/25
U.S. Senior Open T11 2
2005 30 23 1 1 3 11 2,830,046/11
JELD-WEN Tradition 11 1
2006 29 25 1 3 9 1,579,837/48
Constellation Energy Senior Players T11 T3 2
2007 22 12 1 2 6 90,151/77 1,239,376/77
2008 14 7 1 2 1,038/175 257,283/189
Total 609 436 8 12 12 92 203 20,925,849 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2003, 2005; Ryder Cup, 2004.

Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank
2006 3 3 1 1 3 344,122 48
2007 10 10 1 1 2 6 9 997,964 16
2008 18 18 2 2 1 9 15 1,825,931 3
Total 31 31 4 3 3 16 27 3,168,017

Fred FUNK
Fred Funk (Continued)
7 months, 10 day) at the 1975 Greater Milwaukee Open. for the first time and finished a then-highest 13th on the
Posted rounds of 62-69-64-71--266 and beat Jose Coceres money list. Had four runner-up finishes, a career best. The Player STATISTICS
with a birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff, last players to have that many runner-up finishes in a year
hitting a 4-iron on the par-3 10th to 6 feet. 2006: Made 25 without winning were Davis Love III and Tom Lehman in 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
of 29 cuts (86.21 percent), the highest percentage of his 1999...T4 at PGA after taking halfway lead and then placed Scoring Average............................................71.26 (N/A)
career. Turned 50 halfway through the season and won T2 the following week at the NEC Invitational in Seattle. Driving Distance............................................267.9 (N/A)
his first Champions Tour title at the AT&T Championship... 2001: Finished in the top 20 10 times, including a T3 at the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................76.97% (N/A)
Posted final-round 10-under-par 62, one stroke off the Air Canada Championship and a third at the Southern Farm Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.08% (N/A)
English Turn G&CC course record, to finish one stroke Bureau Classic. 2000: Suffered a tear in right knee which Putting Average............................................1.823 (N/A)
behind Chris Couch at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans... required surgery in September, but rebounded by making
Tied Brett Quigley for the TOUR lead in rounds in the 60s his last six cuts of the year, including back-to-back top-10s MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Sony Open in Hawaii/2
with 47. 2005: Earned a career-best $2,830,046 and won to end the season, a T4 at National Car Rental Golf Classic Career Low Round/Round: 61–1999 B.C. Open/2
in back-to-back seasons for the first time since the 1995- at Walt Disney World Resort and T6 at Southern Farm
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Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,440,000–2005 THE
96 seasons...Became the oldest winner of THE PLAYERS Bureau Classic. 1999: Finished second three times and PLAYERS Championship/1
Championship at 48 years, nine months and 14 days by posted eight top-10s. Runner-up at MasterCard Colonial, Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Buick
defeating Tom Lehman, Scott Verplank and Luke Donald by Air Canada Championship and B.C. Open (losing Monday Classic/21
a stroke on the third Monday finish in the last six years for playoff to Brad Faxon). 1998: Collected his fifth TOUR
the tournament. After weather played havoc over the first victory and for the first time in his 10-year career eclipsed 2008 champions TOUR STATISTICS
four days, had to play 33 holes on Monday to capture his the $1-million mark in earnings. Made 25 of 32 cuts on Scoring Average (Actual)..............................69.73 (5)
2
seventh career win. Got up and down from the greenside his way to $1,121,988 season in which he was among top Driving Distance............................................269.7 (49)
bunker and made a 6-foot putt on 18 to get to 9-under 279, 10 eight times and top 25 17 times. Along with victory, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................78.39% (3)
Player Biographies
then sat and waited as Donald and Joe Durant, who were also finished second and third...Earned two-stroke win at Greens in Regulation Percentage.................73.82% (3)
one stroke behind him with one hole to play, failed to make Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic. After rounds of 69-64, stood Putting Average............................................1.742 (5)
birdie to force a playoff. Third player in tournament history one off 36-hole lead. Third-round 69 produced share of the
with local ties to win THE PLAYERS Championship (Mark lead. Birdied four holes on Sunday back nine on way to 66... MISCELLANEOUS champions TOUR STATISTICS
McCumber-1988, David Duval-1999). Led the tournament Nearly became two-time winner for first time since 1995 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008
in Driving Accuracy (85.7 percent) and Greens in Regulation at Buick Challenge, losing a playoff when Steve Elkington Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf/3.
(80.6 percent). Earned five-year TOUR exemption that parred first extra hole. 1996: Earned fourth victory in five- Career Low Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008 Liberty
assured him of a spot on the TOUR until age 54...Earned year stretch, at B.C. Open. Third-round 63 moved him into Mutual Legends of Golf/3
spot on his second Presidents Cup Team (0-2-2). 2004: Won share of lead with Pete Jordan. After birdieing four of six Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $392,000–2008 JELD–
for first time in over six years with victory at the Southern holes on Sunday, round was canceled due to rain and tour- WEN Tradition/1
Farm Bureau Classic, the site of his last victory in July 1998. nament was reduced to 54 holes. Hit 7-iron approach on
The drought spanned 196 tournaments and included 10 first extra hole to within 10 inches to secure victory...Nearly
runner-up finishes. Became second two-time winner of the won again the following week when rain reduced Buick PERSONAL:
tournament after making birdie on the final hole to defeat Challenge to 36 holes. Was part of five-man playoff won Golf coach at University of Maryland from 1982 through
rookie Ryan Palmer by one stroke (Brian Henninger 1994, by Michael Bradley. 1995: Opened four-stroke lead through 1988…Also worked as newspaper circulation supervisor
1999). Led by one stroke through 54 holes. Tied 72-hole 54 holes of Ideon Classic. Won by one stroke over Jim before joining TOUR…One of the first TOUR players to
tournament record on current course with 22-under 266 McGovern after closing 73...Entered final round of Buick have LASIK surgery. One of his bag sponsors is Dr. Whitten
total (Steve Lowery, Skip Kendall/2000)...Finished ninth on Challenge tied with Steve Stricker before closing 67 gave & Associates…Named to the University of Maryland
the 2004 Ryder Cup Team points list to make his first Ryder him one-stroke victory over John Morse and Loren Roberts. Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007 as well as the state of
Cup Team at age 48, oldest player to finish in top 10 in U.S. 1992: First TOUR victory came at Shell Houston Open. Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame…Active in Jacksonville (FL)
Ryder Cup points. 2003: Posted a career-high nine top-10s, Grabbed one-stroke lead with course-record 62 in third community, raising funds for J.T. Townsend, who suffered
including a T2 at the FBR Capital Open in Potomac, MD... round, then shot closing 70 for two-stroke victory over Kirk a spinal cord injury playing high school football in 2004.
On the strength of T7 finish at PGA Championship, was Triplett. Shot 59 on TPC Scottsdale (Desert Course) during Assisted in raising money for after-care expenses and
named as Captain’s Pick by Jack Nicklaus to 2003 U.S. pro-am at Phoenix Open. 1989: Rookie on the PGA TOUR. building a wheelchair-accessible home for Townsend.
Presidents Cup Team. 2002: Topped $2 million in earnings 1984: Won Foot Joy National Assistant Pro Championship.

Furyk, Jim
Jim Furyk (FYUR-ik)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Tabitha; Caleigh Lynn (6/24/02); Tanner
(through 2009) James (12/12/03)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: James Michael Furyk EDUCATION: University of Arizona

HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports
BIRTHPLACE: West Chester, PA Nationwide Tour Alumnus
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (13): nine top-10 finishes, failed to record a victory for the first U.S. victory. Improved Ryder Cup Singles record to 4-1-1
1995 Las Vegas Invitational. 1996 United Airlines time since injury-riddled 2004 season…Finished T5 at the with the win…Consecutive 69s on the weekend led to a T6
Hawaiian Open. 1998 Las Vegas Invitational. 1999 Las season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship, his sixth finish at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
Vegas Invitational. 2000 Doral-Ryder Open. 2001 Mercedes top-10 at the event since it moved to Kapalua in 1999… Eagled first playoff hole to beat Padraig Harrington at PGA
Championships. 2002 Memorial Tournament. 2003 U.S. Shot 64-68 on the weekend to finish T2 at the World Grand Slam of Golf.
Open, Buick Open. 2005 Cialis Western Open. 2006 Golf Championships-CA Championship, one stroke behind
winner Geoff Ogilvy…Following back-to-back runner-up CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Wachovia Championship, Canadian Open. 2007 Canadian 2007: Competed in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the
finishes in 2005 and 2006, posted his third top-10 finish at
2
Open presented by Franklin Templeton Investments. FedExCup events and finished 11th on the season-long
the Verizon Heritage where four rounds in the 60s resulted
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): in a fourth-place finish…Past champion collected his points list. Captured his 13th career PGA TOUR title at the
Section
1993 Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic. fourth top-10 of the season with a seventh-place finish at Canadian Open, where he also won in 2006. Exceeded $4
the Wachovia Championship…Finished T3 at the AT&T million in earnings for the third consecutive season and
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (3): National on the strength of a closing, 5-under 65. Joined earned a spot on his fifth Presidents Cup Team...Four rounds
1997 Argentine Open. 2005 Nedbank Challenge [SAf]. 2006 Robert Allenby as the only players to finish in the top-10 in in the 60s at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial forced
Nedbank Challenge [SAf]. each of the first two AT&T Nationals held at Congressional extra holes with Bernhard Langer and Rory Sabbatini.
Missed 35-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to finish T2
OTHER VICTORIES (3): CC…Finished T5 at the British Open. Began his British Open
with Langer when Sabbatini made a 15-foot birdie putt. It
1998 Fred Meyer Challenge [with David Duval]. 2003 PGA career with five consecutive made cuts (including three
top-10 finishes and a T4 at Royal Birkdale in 1998), but then was his 18th PGA TOUR runner-up finish...Became the first
Grand Slam of Golf. 2008 Grand Slam of Golf. player since Arnold Palmer in 1966-67 to be a runner-up in
missed the cut in his next five starts (2001-05). Has since
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: reeled off three made cuts, including a fourth-place effort in the U.S. Open in consecutive years, as he finished T2 (with
T2—World Golf Championships-CA Championship; 2006, T12 in 2007 and T5 in his return to Royal Birkdale… Tiger Woods) to Angel Cabrera at Oakmont CC. Was tied for
T3—AT&T National, BMW Championship; 4—Verizon One week after a T12 effort at The Barclays, finished T7 at the lead before making a bogey on the par-4 17th...Captured
Heritage; T5—Mercedes-Benz Championship, British the Deutsche Bank Championship, his first top-10 in two 13th career TOUR victory as he successfully defended his
Open; T6—THE TOUR Championship presented by years of play in the PGA TOUR Playoffs…Improved to No. Canadian Open title by one stroke over Vijay Singh at age 37
Coca-Cola; 7—Wachovia Championship, Deutsche Bank 4 on the FedExCup points list the following week with a T3 years, 2 months and 17 days. First player since Jim Ferrier
Championship. finish at the BMW Championship. Posted the week’s best (1950-51) to win the Canadian Open back to back. Posted
round with an 8-under 62 (including a front-nine 28) during rounds of 69-66-69-64–268, overcoming the three-stroke,
2008 SEASON: 54-hole lead of Singh. First player since Mark Hensby (2004
Finished the season ranked fifth in the FedExCup standings, the second round, equaling his career-low round…Scored
the winning point in the Ryder Cup for the U.S. Team, beat- John Deere Classic) to post an ace (final round, No. 4, 209
thanks to 23 made cuts in 26 starts. Despite a TOUR-high Yards, 5-iron) and go on to win...Earned a spot on his fifth
ing Miguel Angel Jimenez 2 and 1 in Singles to secure the
1988A 1 Masters T29 T28 4 T14 T14 T6 CUT 4 28 T22
1990A 1 U.S. Open T28 T5 T5 T14 T17 60 T62 CUT 1 T48 T28 T2
1991A 1 British Open T44 4 T4 T10 T41 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT 4
1993 1 PGA T13 T17 T6 CUT T8 T72 T7 9 T18 CUT T34 T29
1994 31 17 3 7 $236,603/78 THE PLAYERS CUT T13 T53 T35 T17 T61 T21 T14 T4 CUT T3
1995 31 22 1 3 10 535,380/33 TOUR Championship T15 2 T3 T15 DNS T7 T18 8 13 2
1996 28 24 1 3 13 738,950/26 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T9 T9 T9 T33 T33
1997 27 24 3 1 13 17 1,619,480/4 Bridgestone Invitational T10 T4 2 T6 T6 T22 T24 3
1998 28 24 1 2 2 12 19 2,054,334/3 CA Championship T11 CNL T33 T12 T36 T15 4
1999 25 24 1 1 8 17 1,827,593/12
2000 25 24 1 1 8 15 1,940,519/17 Year 07 08
2001 24 19 1 2 8 16 2,540,734/13 Masters T13 T33
2002 25 19 1 9 14 2,363,250/14 U.S. Open T2 T36
2003 27 25 2 1 1 15 22 5,182,865/4 British Open T12 T5
2004 14 8 2 5 691,675/116 PGA CUT T29
2005 26 23 1 4 10 14 4,255,369/4 THE PLAYERS T28 T27
2006 24 22 2 4 3 13 19 7,213,316/2 TOUR Championship T11 T6
2007 23 20 1 2 2 8 16 101,022/11 4,154,046/7 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33
2008 26 23 1 2 9 13 113,180/5 3,455,714/12 Bridgestone Invitational DNS T27
Total 388 318 13 20 12 124 217 38,809,826 CA Championship T35 T2
nationwide tour NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (6), 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008; The Presidents Cup
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings (5), 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; World Cup, 2003.
1993 25 13 1 1 3 6 $58,240/26
1994 1 1 1 1 3,815/153
Total 26 14 1 1 4 7 62,055

Jim FURYK
Jim Furyk (Continued)
Presidents Cup team and compiled a record of 3-2-0, thus months. Played in 14 events, the lowest total in his 11-year
bringing his all-time record to 13-8-2. 2006: Finished a TOUR career, and finished outside the top 100 on the Player STATISTICS
career-best second on the money list and won twice in a money list for the first time. Played in the first two events
season for just the second time (2003). Has collected at of the season in Hawaii. Decided the week of the Bay Hill 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
least one victory in 11 of his 14 seasons on TOUR...Led Invitational to have surgery after sitting out more than two Scoring Average............................................69.69 (8)
TOUR in top-fives with 11, including nine top-threes. months...Finished fourth on the Ryder Cup Team points list Driving Distance............................................280.4 (165)
Shared TOUR lead in top-10s with Vijay Singh (13)...Won to make his fourth Ryder Cup Team. 2003: Collected first Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.37% (26)
his first Vardon Trophy awarded by the PGA of America for major championship of his career, the U.S. Open at Olympia Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.78% (35)
best scoring average on the PGA TOUR (68.86) but finished Fields near Chicago. Claimed a victory in sixth consecutive Putting Average............................................1.788 (86)
second on TOUR, where the minimum number of rounds to season. Became 57th player to make the U.S. Open his first
qualify is 50 (Tiger Woods- 68.11). Vardon Trophy minimum career major championship. Shared second-round and held MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 62–BMW Championship/2
is 60...Won the Wachovia Championship in a one-hole third-round lead. Set 36-hole record (133), along with Vijay Career Low Round/Round: 62–4 times, most recent 2008
playoff over Trevor Immelman and won the Canadian Open. Singh. Set 54-hole mark (200) and tied 72-hole record
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BMW Championship/2
Collected a runner-up finish at the Verizon Heritage for the (272)...With four rounds in the 60s, captured Buick Open to Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,134,000–
second consecutive year...At the Wachovia Championship, win twice for first time in a season and jumped to a career- 2006 Wachovia Championship/1
had a one-shot lead through 54 holes, closed with a best No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Held 54-hole Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 The
1-under 71 and earned $1.134 million for his 11th career lead and with a final-round 68, completed two-stroke vic- Barclays/2
victory. Made an 8-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to force tory over a group of four players that included Tiger
the playoff and made a 6-foot par putt on 18 to win... Woods...Lost in playoff to Scott Hoch at Ford Championship
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Finished runner-up at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Has at Doral...Played on his third U.S. Presidents Cup team. the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 1998: Made cut
made cuts in 12 of 13 U.S. Opens in his career and has 2002: Won the Memorial Tournament thanks to a final- in 24 of his 28 appearances, including a win, two seconds,
Player Biographies
collected five top-10 finishes, including the 2003 victory... round 65 that included a chip-in for birdie on the par-3 12th two thirds and three fourths...Closed year by becoming the
Captured his 12th career TOUR victory at the Canadian hole and an eagle from the front bunker on the par-5 15th. first player to win the Las Vegas Invitational twice. Rounds
Open. Posted rounds of 63-71-67-65--266 to edge Bart Won by two strokes over John Cook and David Peoples, of 67-68-69-63 put him in first place after 72 holes, three
Bryant by one stroke, moving to No. 2 in the Official World marking the fifth consecutive season with a victory. strokes ahead of Mark Calcavecchia. Closed with a 68 to
Golf Ranking...Compiled 2-3-0 record in his fifth U.S. Ryder Recorded third-round ace with 5-iron from 192 yards on No. Calcavecchia’s 66 for one-stroke victory. 1997: Set then-
Cup appearance...Beat Sweden’s Henrik Stenson by two 4...Made his third appearance as a member of the U.S. TOUR record for most money earned without a victory with
strokes in early December to claim a second consecutive Ryder Cup team and compiled a 1-2-2 record. 2001: Earned $1,619,480, fourth on money list...Nearly had successful
Nedbank Challenge title in South Africa. 2005: In July, sixth TOUR title at the Mercedes Championships. Was four defense at United Airlines Hawaiian Open, losing in a
picked up his first win since the 2003 Buick Open and since strokes down to start the final round in Maui. Holed a playoff to Paul Stankowski...Also placed T5 at U.S. Open,
his wrist surgery in early 2004 at the Cialis Western Open. 10-foot birdie putt on 72nd hole in Kapalua that put him in fourth at British Open and T6 at PGA Championship. 1996:
Shared the first- and third-round leads. Fell four behind the lead as Rory Sabbatini missed three-foot birdie that Won United Airlines Hawaiian Open, birdieing third playoff
leader Ben Curtis through three holes of Sunday’s final would have forced a playoff. Victory came after slight car- hole to top Brad Faxon, who made a 50-foot eagle putt on
round but fought back with five birdies over the remainder tilage tear in right wrist sidelined him late the previous the 72nd hole to force playoff. 1995: Recorded first TOUR
of the round and finished with a 2-under 69 to defeat Tiger year. Suffered injury the previous fall while trying to inter- victory at Las Vegas Invitational. Grabbed share of lead
Woods by two strokes. Led the field in Greens in Regulation cept a pass in the parking lot of a Baltimore Ravens- with David Edwards after third-round 65 at TPC Summerlin.
(75%)...Lost a four-hole playoff to Vijay Singh at the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL game...Lost in a playoff on the Following fourth-round 67, shared lead with Billy Mayfair.
Wachovia Championship...In June, led or shared lead seventh extra hole at the World Golf Championships-NEC Went on to one-stroke victory over Mayfair...Three weeks
through the first 54 holes of the Barclays Classic, but fin- Invitational to Tiger Woods. Holed bunker shot for par on later, earned unofficial victory at Lincoln-Mercury Kapalua
ished one stroke behind Padraig Harrington as Irishman first playoff hole to extend the match. 2000: For the second International. 1994: Recorded three top-10s as a rookie,
drained 66-foot eagle putt on 72nd hole to clinch victory. consecutive year, missed only one cut all season, at SEI including T7 at Northern Telecom Open, his first start of the
Furyk led by two strokes with three holes remaining but Pennsylvania Classic...Earned fifth TOUR victory at the year. 1993: Member of the Nationwide Tour, won
made consecutive bogeys on Nos. 16 and 17...Despite suf- Doral-Ryder Open. Shared first-round lead with a 7-under- Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic in playoff over Bob Friend...
fering from rib injury throughout the week, went undefeat- par 65. Was three strokes back of Franklin Langham after Qualified for TOUR by finishing T37 at Qualifying
ed in Presidents Cup play, posting a 3-0-2 (2-0-1 with Tiger 54 holes. Trailed Langham by six with seven holes to play. Tournament. Amateur: Twice named All-Pac 10 Conference
Woods) record including a Sunday Singles victory over Shot 30 on back nine for a final-round 65 and equaled and All-America at University of Arizona.
previously undefeated Adam Scott...Posted fourth runner- tournament record with 23-under-par 265...Member of his
up finish of the season at the Michelin Championship at Las second U.S. Presidents Cup Team. Presidents Cup record PERSONAL:
Vegas. Carded four rounds in the 60s to match Wes Short, was 3-1-0 for a two-year total of 4-4-0. 1999: Earned third Possesses one of the PGA TOUR’s less orthodox swings.
Jr., but tee shot on second playoff hole (par-3 17th) found Las Vegas Invitational title, becoming first successful His father, Mike, has been his only swing instructor…
water hazard. Short clinched victory with tap-in par out of defender. Victory started with rounds of 67-64-63 for a Started putting cross-handed at age 7…Never played
a greenside bunker...Chipped in on the second playoff hole share of 54-hole lead. After awakening to early morning high school football, although did play basketball as a
to beat Adam Scott, Retief Goosen and Darren Clarke at the earthquake, played in 40-mph winds and shot 71 to build a sophomore. Played midget football until age 13…Owns
Nedbank Challenge in South Africa. 2004: Did not have a three-stroke lead. Final-round 66 good enough to edge a home on The Plantation Course at Kapalua, home of the
win for the first time since the 1997 season after undergo- Jonathan Kaye by one stroke...A member of victorious U.S. Mercedes-Benz Championship.
ing arthroscopic surgery to repair cartilage damage in his Ryder Cup team, notching a key 4-and-3 singles victory over
left wrist on March 22, which sidelined him for nearly three Sergio Garcia in Sunday’s matches. Missed only one cut, at

Garcia, Sergio
Sergio Garcia
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2008 PLAYERS FAMILY: Single
Championship (through 2013) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Real Madrid FC (soccer), kids,
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Sergio Garcia Fernandez tennis

BIRTHDATE: January 9, 1980
BIRTHPLACE: Castellon, Spain
RESIDENCE: Borriol, Spain
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (7): a playoff and hitting the island-green 17th on the first extra on the final day, and then fell to Camilo Villegas on the first
2001 MasterCard Colonial, Buick Classic. 2002 Mercedes hole to defeat Paul Goydos in THE PLAYERS Championship. playoff hole. Third-place finish in the FedExCup resulted
Championships. 2004 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, His first victory in three years and 53 PGA TOUR events was in a $2-million bonus…Won the European Tour’s Castello
Buick Classic. 2005 Booz Allen Classic. 2008 THE PLAYERS keyed by leading the field in Driving Accuracy and Greens in Masters in Spain at the course he grew up on. The victory
Championship. Regulation. Made a 45-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th to propelled him to a career-high third in the Official World
get back in the game and a 7-foot par putt on the 18th hole Golf Ranking…Birdied the second playoff hole in early
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (11): for a 1-under 71 and a 5-under 283 total. Goydos, playing in November to defeat Oliver Wilson at the European Tour’s
1997 Catalonian Open Championship. 1999 Murphy’s Irish the final group, missed a 15-foot par putt on the last hole for HSBC Champions in China. Win moved him to second in the
2
Open [Eur], Linde German Masters [Eur]. 2001 Trophee the win. It was the first playoff at THE PLAYERS since 1987. Official World Golf Rankings.
Lancome [Eur], Nedbank Golf Challenge [SAf]. 2002 On the playoff hole, Goydos hit a wedge just short into the
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Canarias Open de Espana [Eur], Kolon Cup Korean Open water and made double bogey before Garcia hit his tee shot
[Asia]. 2003 Nedbank Golf Challenge [SAf]. 2004 Mallorca within 4 feet and two-putted for the victory…Posted his 2007: Competed in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the
Classic [Eur]. 2005 Omega European Masters [Eur]. 2008 second top-10 of the season with a T4 finish at the Stanford FedExCup events and recorded top-10 finishes at the BMW
Castello Masters [Eur], HSBC Champions [Eur]. St. Jude Championship, including a bogey-free final-round Championship and THE TOUR Championship presented
66 that left him one stroke out of a playoff…Finished by Coca-Cola to wind up 13th on the season-long points
OTHER VICTORIES (1): runner-up to Padraig Harrington at the PGA Championship, list. Earned a career-high in earnings and had the second
1999 Dunhill Cup [with Miguel Angel Jimenez and Jose his third runner-up finish in a major championship event. runner-up finish at a major championship of his career at
Maria Olazabal]. Was tied with Harrington with two holes remaining, but the British Open...T3 at the World Golf Championships-
CA Championship, giving him six top-10 finishes in eight
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: finished par-bogey to Harrington’s birdie-par conclusion. It
career starts in the CA Championship...Birdied four of his
1—THE PLAYERS Championship; 2—THE TOUR was also his ninth top-five in major championship starts…
In his next start, lost on the second hole of a playoff at The final five holes on Sunday to post a 6-under-par 66 and
Championship presented by Coca-Cola, PGA Championship, finish second at THE PLAYERS Championship, two strokes
The Barclays; T4—Stanford St. Jude Championship; Barclays to Vijay Singh. Singh made birdie on the par-5
17th hole after Garcia drove left and hit his second shot behind Phil Mickelson...Held the lead after the first three
T5—Deutsche Bank Championship. rounds of the British Open. Made bogey on his 72nd hole
behind a tree on the way to a par. Kevin Sutherland was
2008 SEASON: eliminated on the first playoff hole where Garcia made a at Carnoustie to finish in a tie with Padraig Harrington. Lost
At age 28 and in his 10th season on the PGA TOUR, record- 27-foot birdie putt only to be topped by Singh’s 26-footer. in the four-hole aggregate playoff by one stroke (1-over
ed his seventh career victory (PLAYERS Championship) and All three players finished at 8-under 276 at Ridgewood CC in par to Harrington’s even par). It was his 13th top-10 in a
made his fifth appearance in the Ryder Cup. Ranked third Paramus, NJ…T5 at the Deutsche Bank Championship the major, including finishing in the top five in the last three
in the FedExCup, thanks in large part to 18 made cuts in 19 following week. It was his third consecutive top-five finish British Opens...Aided by Friday-Saturday rounds of 64-64,
starts, including six top-10s and 11 top-25s. Won the Byron and continued a streak where 10 of his last 12 rounds were finished fourth at THE TOUR Championship. Finished ninth
Nelson Award for the lowest adjusted scoring average under par…Had 0-2-2 record in the Ryder Cup loss to the in the FedExCup standings to earn a $550,000 bonus.
(69.12) and captured the Vardon Trophy, the first European- U.S. at Valhalla, but still has a 14-6-4 overall record in the 2006: Recorded top-10s in two major championships, the
born winner since Harry “Lighthorse” Cooper in 1937 to competition…Following a 5-under 65 on Friday, turned in a British Open (T5) and PGA Championship (T3), along with
have the lowest scoring average…Ended the longest victo- third-round 67 to move into a three-shot lead at THE TOUR a 4-1-0 record for European Ryder Cup squad...Finished out
ry drought of his career by making a clutch par putt to force Championship presented by Coca-Cola. Posted a 1-over 71 of the top 30 on money list for just the second time in six
1996A 1 Masters T38 T40 CUT 8 T28 T4 CUT 46 CUT CUT
1998A 1 1 U.S. Open T46 T12 4 T35 T20 T3 CUT CUT T18
1999A 1 1 British Open CUT T29 CUT T36 T9 T8 T10 CUT T5 T5 2 T51
1999 8 6 1 1 4 6 $784,917/53 PGA 2 T34 CUT T10 CUT CUT T23 T3 DQ T2
2000 16 14 2 5 8 1,054,338/42 THE PLAYERS CUT T50 T4 CUT T53 T32 T14 2 1
2001 18 14 2 2 8 12 2,898,635/6 TOUR Championship T2 28 T15 T20 4 2
2002 21 19 1 9 14 2,401,993/12 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T9 T33 T33 T9 T17 T17
2003 20 12 2 4 666,386/95 Bridgestone Invitational T7 T58 T30 T16 T13 T22 T20 T36
2004 18 16 2 5 10 3,239,215/9 CA Championship T7 T5 CNL 7 T12 T4 T3 T32 T3 T15
2005 20 17 1 1 2 8 13 3,213,375/10
2006 17 13 1 5 8 1,560,733/49
2007 19 17 2 1 7 13 101,077/9 3,721,185/9 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (5), 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008; Dunhill Cup (2), 1999, 2000.
2008 19 18 1 3 6 11 119,400/3 4,858,224/4 World Cup, 2004.
Total 179 148 7 9 7 59 99 24,399,000
nationwide Tour
1998A 3 2 1 1 2
Total 3 2 1 1 2
european Tour
2008 12 11 1 2 5 9 $2,284,959

Sergio GARCIA
Sergio Garcia (Continued)
seasons, and 11th in the European Tour Order of Merit, win in Spain...Birdied the 18th hole on The Plantation
thanks to runner-up finishes in the last two events of the Course at the Mercedes Championships to set up playoff Player STATISTICS
season…Upped career record at the Ryder Cup to 14-4-2 with David Toms, then birdied same hole again to earn
after European victory. 2005: On the strength of victories third PGA TOUR title. Overcame a four-shot deficit with a 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
on both the PGA TOUR and the European Tour, finished final round 9-under-par 64, for the best final-round finish Scoring Average............................................69.40 (1)
the season No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking. at The Plantation Course. The last first-time champion of Driving Distance............................................294.6 (43)
Posted two top-10s at majors…Outright leader through the event was Tiger Woods in 1997. 2001: Recorded two Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.39% (144)
18, 36 and 54 holes at the Wachovia Championship. Lost victories to crack the top 10 in earnings at sixth...Became Greens in Regulation Pct..............................67.06% (22)
six-stroke lead in 12 holes. Managed to get the lead back first player born in 1980s to win on TOUR with a two-stroke Putting Average............................................1.792 (99)
with consecutive birdies, but slipped into a tie when he victory in the MasterCard Colonial. Started the final round
bogeyed the par-3 17th. His closing even-par 72 was good five off the lead and closed with a 63…Three starts after MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
enough to get in a playoff with Vijay Singh and Jim Furyk. first win, became one of nine multiple winners on TOUR 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Deutsche Bank
Eliminated on the first extra hole by three-putting from 45 with a victory in Buick Classic. Tied for lead after 36 holes Championship/2
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Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent
feet, missing a 6-footer for par...Earned sixth career TOUR and led by two after 54. Closed with 67 to win by three. 2002 World Golf Championships-American Express
victory at the Booz Allen Classic, defeating Davis Love III, Became youngest player to win $2 million in a season... Championship/4
Adam Scott and Ben Crane by two shots. Trailed 54-hole Lost a four-man playoff to at THE TOUR Championship Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,710,000–2008 THE
leader Tom Kite by two strokes. Final-round 65 included a (Ernie Els, David Toms and winner Mike Weir)...Was a PLAYERS Championship/1
front-nine 6-under-par 30 that matched the low nine-hole Captain’s Choice for European Ryder Cup Team...Earned Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 The
score at Congressional CC…With six victories by age 25, third European title at Trophee Lancome, edging Retief Barclays/4
2
only third person to accomplish that feat since 1970, joining Goosen by one stroke. 2000: A successful sophomore
current players Tiger Woods (29 wins) and Phil Mickelson season on TOUR which produced five top-10s and eight
Player Biographies
(eight wins)...Captured his 10th international victory, riding top-25s...Played in 16 events during the year, making 14 start. Became European Tour’s fourth-youngest winner
a third-round lead to a one-stroke victory over Sweden’s cuts. 1999: Made the cut in seven of nine starts, finishing in (youngest was South African Dale Hayes, 18, when he won
Peter Gustafsson at the Omega European Masters. 2004: the top-10 four times with a runner-up and third-place fin- 1971 Spanish Open)...Earned second European Tour title
Finished ninth in the Official World Golf Ranking, winning ish...Nominated for Rookie of the Year honors (qualified by at Linde German Masters on Oct. 3. Sank 15-foot birdie
two TOUR events (both in playoffs) and one European Tour finishing top-125 on non-member money list)...In first TOUR putt on second playoff hole to defeat Padraig Harrington...
event...Collected his third career TOUR title at the EDS start as a professional and second start as a pro, finished Joined Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez to
Byron Nelson Championship in a three-way playoff on the T3 at the GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Opening 62 left him capture Spain’s first Dunhill Cup title. Amateur: Turned pro
first hole over Dudley Hart and Robert Damron. Became one stroke behind Tiger Woods. Finished seven strokes out on April 21, 1999, after playing in 28 professional events as
the 13th player to win both the Byron Nelson and the Bank of Loren Roberts-Steve Pate playoff...Following Memorial an amateur...Was first British Amateur champion to finish
of America Colonial in a career...Won a three-man playoff payday of $58,650, had $202,650 in TOUR earnings and as low amateur in Masters (1999)...Winner of 19 events as
for the second time in five weeks on the third extra hole at joined TOUR as special temporary member...Runner-up fin- an amateur and also a professional event, the Catalonian
the Buick Classic. Victory over Rory Sabbatini and Padraig ish at PGA Championship assured berth on European Ryder Open, at age 17...Made the cut in 12 of 18 European Tour
Harrington improved his playoff record to 3-1...Playing in Cup Team. First-round 66 gave him the lead at Medinah events entered before turning pro...At age 14, made his
his third Ryder Cup, had a 4-0-1 record for the winning CC. Was youngest player to lead PGA Championship since first cut in a European Tour event, the 1995 Turespana
European squad…Earned fifth career European Tour victo- tournament went to stroke play in 1958. On Sunday, trailed Open Mediterranea. Set a European Tour record as young-
ry in Spain at the Mallorca Classic at Pula Golf Club. 2003: Tiger Woods by two strokes with three holes to play, and est player to make a cut...Won the 1995 European Amateur,
Managed two top-10s in 20 starts...Posted a T4 at the Buick tee shot on 16 came to rest against a root behind large the youngest winner of the event.
Classic, his third straight top-10 at the tournament. 2002: tree, then hit a 6-iron, with eyes closed, safely on green PERSONAL:
Began year with a victory at the season-opening Mercedes and ran down fairway to watch recovery shot. Finished Father, Victor, is his teacher and the teaching professional
Championship, and top-10 finishes in all four majors, the one stroke behind Woods...Youngest Ryder Cup participant at home club, the Club de Golf de Mediterraneo. Father
only player to do so...Posted a 3-2-0 record in Europe’s ever at age 19 years, 8 months, 15 days (more than five has played in eight career Champions Tour events…
winning Ryder Cup effort...Captured the Canarias Open de months younger than Nick Faldo in 1977), where he posted Started playing golf at age 3 and became club champion
Espana on the European Tour, the fourth career European a 3-1-1 overall record...Won first professional event on July at age 12.
Tour victory for the Spain native and his first professional 4, 1999 at Murphy’s Irish Open in his sixth professional

Gay, Brian
Brian Gay
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner EDUCATION: University of Florida
(through 2010) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Stock market, reading, real
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Joseph Brian Gay estate investing

WEIGHT: 155 Q SCHOOL: 1998, 1999, 2003
BIRTHPLACE: Fort Worth, TX Nationwide Tour Alumnus
FAMILY: Wife, Kimberly; Makinley Kathryn, Brantley
Olivia
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): during the opening round of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at two strokes behind Hart. 1999: In first career full TOUR
2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya. Colonial. 2006: Top-10 finish in the final full-field event of season, played in 26 events and made eight cuts...Retained
the season lifted him over the $1-million mark for just the exempt status with T10 at TOUR Qualifying Tournament.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: second time in a season. Made 22 cuts in 31 starts and 1998: Member of the Nationwide Tour...Earned status on
1—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya; T2—Viking finished in the top 25 10 times...Recorded the season’s first TOUR for the next season with T31 finish at Qualifying
Classic; T7—EDS Byron Nelson Championship, Buick double eagle, using driver, 5-iron on the par-5, 503-yard first Tournament in Palm Springs. 1997: Three-time winner on
Open, Ginn sur Mer Classic; T10—Crowne Plaza hole at Riviera CC during second round. 2005: Lone top-10 Golden Bear Tour, a two-time winner on Sunshine Players
Invitational at Colonial. was T3 at the Barclays Classic. Entered final round two off Tour and a four-time winner on South Florida Tour. 1996:
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the lead of Jim Furyk and Padraig Harrington, but had two Lone TOUR event was U.S. Open...Finished second on
2008 SEASON: double bogeys on Sunday. Finish was best performance Golden Bear Tour money list after winning Golden Bear
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Earned first career PGA TOUR victory in his 293rd career start since a T2 at the 2002 Buick Open...Finished T17 at the Tour Championship. 1995: Played in 40 mini-tour tourna-
on the PGA TOUR at age 36 years, 2 months and 11 days at Valero Texas Open and collected $42,420, lifting him over ments and won nine times, including victories on the
the Mayakoba Golf Classic. The string of 292 starts without a the mark to secure his card for 2006. 2004: After finishing Emerald Coast Golf Tour, Gulf Coast Tour, Gary Player Tour
victory was the 13th-longest among active PGA TOUR players, out of the top 125 in 2003, managed to get back into the top and Tommy Armour Tour. Amateur: Member of 1993 U.S.
dating back to first professional start at the 1996 U.S. Open. 125 with five top-20s, including one top-10...Played in final Walker Cup team...Medalist at the 1993 U.S. Amateur...
Carded third-round career low of 8-under-par 62 to take a five- group on Sunday for the second consecutive week at the Two-time All-America selection and a three-time All-SEC
stroke lead into Sunday. Rounds of 66-67-62-69—264 bested FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he finished T5…Needed to selection of the University of Florida. Only player to win the
runner-up Steve Marino by two strokes. Earned a career-best make one cut with three tournaments remaining for the sea- SEC Championship twice. Also, SEC Freshman of the Year...
paycheck of $630,000…Next top-10 finish came at the EDS son to secure his card for 2005. Managed to make the cut Led University of Florida to NCAA Championship in 1993
Byron Nelson Championship, where the Fort Worth, TX, near his home at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World along with TOUR member Chris Couch.
native finished T7, his best finish at the tournament in nine Resort, finishing T41. 2003: Finished out of the top 125 for
starts…A few weeks later in Texas he posted a T10 at the the first time since 1998, his rookie season. Returned to the PERSONAL:
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. He was one back after Qualifying Tournament and finished T28. Only top-10 of the Father was a scratch golfer and played for the all-Army team.
36 holes, but weekend rounds of 69-72 dropped him to T10… season was a T8 at The Honda Classic. 2002: Played in 34
Finished T7 at the Buick Open for his fourth top-10 of the
season, thanks in part to a final-round 65 that included five
events, making 24 cuts, finishing in the top-10 four times. Player STATISTICS
Best finish was a T2 at the Buick Open, four strokes behind
consecutive birdies on Nos. 12-16. Round tied the low score of champion Tiger Woods. 2001: Had career-highs in money 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the day…Finished with a 4-under 68 to get into the three-man earned and money list position. Surpassed the $1-million Scoring Average............................................69.94 (14)
playoff at the Viking Classic with Will MacKenzie and Marc mark for the first time, thanks to a career-high five top-10s. Driving Distance............................................271.9 (196)
Turnesa. Was eliminated on the first hole of the playoff when At the MasterCard Colonial, finished T2 on the strength of a Driving Accuracy Percentage........................72.19% (12)
the other players made birdies. His runner-up finish was the closing 65, two strokes behind Sergio Garcia. His $352,000 Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.57% (125)
third of his career (seconds at the 2001 MasterCard Colonial paycheck was largest of his career. 2000: On strength of Putting Average............................................1.745 (6)
and the 2002 Buick Open). Went over the $2-million mark for eight top-25s, placed among Top 125 on money list for first
the first time in a single season on TOUR…Claimed his sixth time...First career top-10 came at Honda Classic, a T4. Part MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
top-10 finish of the year with T7 honors at the Ginn sur Mer of eight-way first-round tie for lead after 7-under-par 65 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Mayakoba Golf Classic at
Classic...Led the TOUR in scrambling (64.82%). in Coral Springs. Stood two strokes back through 54 holes Riviera Maya-Cancun/3
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: and pulled within one of champion Dudley Hart heading to Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Mayakoba Golf
2007: Shot 66-69 on the weekend to finish T4 at the PODS 17th hole Sunday. Gay’s 30-foot birdie putt stopped on the Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun/3
edge of the front lip and fell in, but Gay waited longer than Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–
Championship...One stroke off the 36-hole lead, finished 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya–Cancun/1
fourth at the Stanford St. Jude Championship, seven behind the allowed 10 seconds to tap ball in and was assessed
one-stroke penalty (Rule 16-2) after play was completed, Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 Invensys
winner Woody Austin...Ended the year ranked in the top-10 Classic at Las Vegas/76
in both Putting Average and Driving Accuracy...Made an ace giving him a par. He bogeyed the 18th hole and finished
1996 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1999 26 8 1 $74,329/206 British Open CUT
2000 33 17 1 8 482,028/102 PGA T22 T53 T51 T20
2001 32 23 1 5 12 1,299,361/41 THE PLAYERS T40 T63 CUT T75 CUT CUT T32
2002 34 24 1 4 10 926,735/69
2003 34 15 1 4 447,647/137 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1993.
2004 32 16 1 6 645,194/122
2005 33 19 1 1 5 689,862/115
2006 31 22 2 10 1,037,600/88
2007 32 21 2 8 90,075/78 1,114,571/86
2008 31 20 1 1 6 12 101,323/46 2,205,513/31
Total 319 185 1 3 1 23 76 8,922,840
nationwide Tour
1994 2
1996 4 1 $740/245
1998 23 16 1 4 24,591/80
1999 1 1 1,380/206
Total 30 18 1 4 26,711

Lucas GLOVER
Lucas Glover
EXEMPT STATUS: 105th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer
FULL NAME: Lucas Hendley Glover EDUCATION: Clemson University (2005, Communication
HEIGHT: 6-2 Studies)
WEIGHT: 195 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Greenville, SC Q SCHOOL: 2004
RESIDENCE: Greenville, SC; plays out of Berkeley Hall Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003)
CC and The Thornblade Club
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): at the tournament since the event moved to the Plantation Amateur: First-team All-American in 2000 and 2001 at
Course at Kapalua in 1999 by using a 5-iron on the 203-yard Clemson. Was an honorable mention selection as a sopho-
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2005 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort.
eighth hole. The shot earned him a 2006 Mercedes-Benz more in 1999. First-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference from
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): CLS55 AMG and was the first eagle of the season...T4 at 1999-2001. Won three tournaments for Clemson during his
2003 Gila River Classic at Wild Horse Pass Resort. the Buick Invitational when he left his 64-foot eagle putt career and was a member of two NCAA runners-up (1998
on 72nd hole just a couple inches short to miss a chance and 2001)...Three-time South Carolina Amateur champion
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: to join playoff between winner Tiger Woods, Jose Maria from 1998-2000...Member of the 2001 U.S. Walker Cup
T7—Verizon Heritage, Buick Open. Olazabal and Nathan Green...Ended the season making team. Named to the 2000 and 2001 Palmer Cup teams.
2
2008 SEASON: 10 straight cuts. One of only five players to finish season
PERSONAL:
Made the cut in 20 of 26 starts with two top-10 finishes and with a double-digit cuts-made streak...Was second in Total
Player Biographies
Birdies (402) behind Daniel Chopra’s 435...Swing coach Credits his grandfather for giving him his start in golf…
a No. 49 finish in the FedExCup standings. Fell just $1,509 Avid Clemson Tiger sports fan. Inducted into the Clemson
shy of surpassing $1 million in earnings for the fourth Dick Harmon passed away in February. 2005: Second-year
player captured his first TOUR win and a third-place fin- Athletic Hall of Fame in fall 2007. He was in Chicago playing
consecutive season…Held a one-shot lead over eventual in the BMW Championship, the third leg of the PGA TOUR
champion Boo Weekley through 36 holes of the Verizon ish. Earned more than $2 million, almost quadrupling the
$557,474 he earned during his rookie season...Captured Playoffs for the FedExCup, so his parents represented him
Heritage before weekend rounds of 73-71 left him T7… at the presentation.
Finished T7 at the Buick Open, set up by a final-round 67 his first TOUR victory at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney
that included six consecutive birdies on Nos. 12-17 before World Resort with birdies on the last two holes, making a
narrowly missing a seventh at the 72nd hole. 40-foot putt from the fringe on No. 17 and a 100-foot bunker Player STATISTICS
shot on the last hole to win. Had four no-putt greens on
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the final nine. He earned $792,000 and moved to 28th on
2007: Recorded three top-10 finishes and was chosen to 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the money list, enough to get him into the season-ending Scoring Average............................................70.54 (63)
play on the United States Team in The Presidents Cup... TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola for the first
Shared the lead with Justin Rose entering the final round Driving Distance............................................298.4 (24)
time. 2004: In rookie season, made 30 starts and played on Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.54% (116)
at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, but a closing 8-over 80 in the weekend 17 times, finishing No. 134...In only his 17th
wet and windy conditions dropped him to T13...Best finish Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.38% (73)
career start on TOUR, collected first top-10 with a T10 finish Putting Average............................................1.792 (103)
was a T4 at the PODS Championship. Shot 67-69 on the at the Wachovia Championship after receiving a sponsor
weekend to finish two behind Mark Calcavecchia...Chosen exemption...Posted his first TOUR ace during second round MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
by U.S. Captain Jack Nicklaus as a Captain’s Pick for The of Cialis Western Open, using a 5-iron from 220 yards on 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent
Presidents Cup, where he went 2-3-0 in his rookie year as a the 12th hole...Finished T26 at Qualifying Tournament to Travelers Championship/1
member. Teamed with Scott Verplank to win two matches, up his eligibility status on TOUR for 2005. 2003: Collected Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2006
defeating Stuart Appleby and Retief Goosen in the opening- $193,989 to finish No. 17 on the Nationwide Tour money list Zurich Classic of New Orleans/4
day Foursomes and then Vijay Singh and Mike Weir in the and earn initial TOUR card for 2004...Jumped into the top 20 Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $792,000–2005 FUNAI
third-day Foursomes. 2006: Finished season with career on the money list with his first Nationwide Tour title at the Classic at Walt Disney World Resort/1
highs on money list (No. 21), in earnings ($2,587,982) Gila River Golf Classic at Wild Horse Pass Resort. Posted Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 FUNAI
and top-10s (9)...Placed sixth in first appearance at the four rounds in 60s to finish one shot in front of three others. Classic at Walt Disney World Resort/36
Mercedes Championships. Recorded the first hole-in-one 2002: Made seven of 12 cuts as rookie on Nationwide Tour.
2001 2 1 $6,180 Masters CUT T20
2002 6 2 16,349 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT
2004 30 17 2 5 557,454/134 British Open CUT T27 T78
2005 28 16 1 1 7 9 2,050,068/30 PGA CUT T46 T50
2006 31 23 9 17 2,587,982/21 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT
2007 29 22 3 13 93,900/35 1,664,167/53 TOUR Championship 29 T8
2008 26 20 2 8 101,195/49 998,491/105 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33
Total 152 101 1 1 23 52 7,880,691 Bridgestone Invitational T4 T63
CA Championship T13 T26
nationwide Tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2007; Walker Cup, 2001.
2002 12 7 1 2 5 $64,692/67
2003 26 17 1 6 7 193,989/17
2004 1
Total 39 24 1 1 8 12 258,681

Goggin, Mathew
Mathew Goggin
EXEMPT STATUS: 40th on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: Guitar, music
FULL NAME: Mathew Charles Goggin TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995
Player biographies
WEIGHT: 185 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1999, 2005)
BIRTHDATE: June 13, 1974
BIRTHPLACE: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
FAMILY: Wife, Felicity; Atticus (12/23/07)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Nationwide Tour, recorded victories at Lehigh Valley Open
T2—2006 Cialis Western Open, 2008 the Memorial 2007: Finished in the top 125 for the second consecutive and Omaha Classic, finishing No. 4 on the money list. 1998:
Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. year and the second time in his career...In just his second Birdied the final hole of regulation to force a playoff with
PLAYERS Championship appearance (T70 2001), claimed a Brad King at the Australasian Tour Championship. Birdied
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): T12 finish, seven back of winner Phil Mickelson...Best finish the first playoff hole to win, vaulting him from 10th to fourth
1999 Lehigh Valley Open, Omaha Classic. of the year came at the first event of the PGA TOUR Fall on the final ANZ Order of Merit. Finished second at the
Series, the Turning Stone Resort Championship. First-round Australian Masters. Played the European Tour as well and
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): tied for second at the Peugeot Open de France. 1997: Won
66 led to T5 honors...Between his Driving Accuracy (44th)
2
1996 Dutch Open. 1998 Australasian Tour Championship. the San Paolo Vita Open. 1996: Won the Dutch Challenge
and Driving Distance (26th) statistics, ended the season
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: ranked second in Total Driving behind Charles Warren. on the European Challenge Tour. Amateur: Medalist at the
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T2—the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan 2006: Posted career-high three top-10s and 85th-place fin- 1995 Western and Canadian Amateurs. Winner of the 1995
Stanley; 3—Frys.com Open, Turning Stone Resort ish on the PGA TOUR money list...Earned more ($1,076,142) Australasian Amateur.
Championship; T4—The Barclays; T7—The Honda Classic. than he had in his last three seasons (2001-03) on TOUR PERSONAL:
combined...First top-10 was T10 at The Honda Classic in
2008 SEASON: sixth start. Rebounded from 71-75 start with rounds of
His mother, Lindy, is a three-time Australian Amateur cham-
Had the best season of his career, with almost $2 million pion… Plays the guitar.
65-72 on the weekend...Three months later, added a T9 at
in earnings and five top-10s…Finished T7 at The Honda the Barclays Classic...Earned exemption into British Open
Classic to record his first top-10 finish of the season. Was with T2 finish at the Cialis Western Open, best career finish
4-under through 10 holes on Sunday and in contention on TOUR. Became the sixth player to post all four rounds in Player STATISTICS
before bogeys on three of his final six holes left him four the 60s since the event moved to Cog Hill in 1991. Finished
shots shy of eventual winner Ernie Els…Tenth career top- two strokes behind Trevor Immelman to earn $440,000. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
10 was a T2 finish at the Memorial Tournament. He was 2005: Finished ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list Scoring Average............................................70.55 (64)
only the fourth player in tournament history to hold the to earn a return trip to the PGA TOUR in 2006, ending a Driving Distance............................................295.7 (37)
outright lead after each of the first three rounds. Final-round Driving Accuracy Percentage........................64.93% (76)
two-year absence. Seven top-10s on the Nationwide Tour Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.11% (26)
74 dropped him two behind winner Kenny Perry…Finished included two seconds and two thirds. Ended season second
T4 at The Barclays thanks to a closing 4-under 67. Finish Putting Average............................................1.797 (121)
in All-Around Ranking and fourth in Scoring Average (69.96)
put him over $1.3 million for the season, a career best… and Total Driving. 2004: Finished No. 24 on the Nationwide
Added to that career-best in the PGA TOUR Fall Series. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Tour money list. 2003: Lost his TOUR card after finishing No. 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent Frys.
Finished T3 at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. 157 on the money list. 2002: Played in 20 TOUR events, with
Fired second- and final-round 7-under-par 63s to claim solo com Open/4
a best finish of T8 in his first event of the year, the AT&T Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008
third honors at the Frys.com Open. Shot 30 on the inward Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 2001: Posted one top-10 in
nine Sunday. Frys.com Open/4
33 TOUR starts, a T6 at the BellSouth Classic. 2000: After Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $440,000–2006 Cialis
initial slow start to rookie season, where he missed the Western Open/T2
cut in 15 of first 17 starts, rebounded with strong second Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Frys.com
half to finish 117th on the money list. Career-best finish Open/84
of T3 at the Greater Milwaukee Open. 1999: As rookie on
1998 1 U.S. Open CUT T36 CUT
2000 32 12 1 2 5 $414,123/117 British Open T46 CUT CUT
2001 33 15 1 3 283,165/148 PGA CUT
2002 20 12 1 5 391,852/142 THE PLAYERS T70 T12 CUT
2003 28 16 2 299,238/157
2004 1
2006 26 10 1 3 6 1,076,142/85
2007 30 20 1 6 86,500/122 969,488/103
2008 27 18 1 2 5 11 101,067/52 1,969,962/40
Total 198 103 2 3 13 38 5,403,969
nationwide Tour
1999 24 17 2 1 1 7 13 $187,894/4
2000 1
2002 4 1 1 5,233/217
2004 24 15 1 1 7 10 190,785/24
2005 24 18 2 2 7 14 260,090/9
Total 77 51 2 4 4 21 38 644,001

Retief GOOSEN
Retief Goosen (Re-TEEF GOO-sen)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2004 U.S. Open winner RESIDENCE: Pietersburg, South Africa; South Ascot,
(through 2009) London, England; Orlando, FL
FULL NAME: Retief Goosen FAMILY: Wife, Tracy; Leo (3/8/03), Ella Ann (11/18/04)
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Water skiing, all sports
BIRTHDATE: February 3, 1969 JOINED TOUR: 2001
BIRTHPLACE: Pietersburg, South Africa
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (6): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: ing system to finish with 32 points and overcome 54-hole
2007: Recorded one top-10 in 14 starts on the PGA TOUR leader Brandt Jobe...Was among the leaders all week at
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2001 U.S. Open. 2002 BellSouth Classic. 2003 Chrysler
Championship. 2004 U.S. Open, THE TOUR Championship and finished outside the top 20 on the money list (93rd) the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club, but a closing
presented by Coca-Cola. 2005 The INTERNATIONAL. for the first time since rookie season in 2001...Ninth on 2-over 72 dropped him to T6…Went wire-to-wire to win
European Order of Merit, with 14th career European Tour the Volkswagen China Masters by six strokes over Michael
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (22): victory at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters. Was two Campbell. Opened and closed with a Jinghua Golf Club
1991 Iscor Newcastle Classic [SAf]. 1992 Spoornet Classic back with two holes remaining before pulling off a birdie- course record of 8-under 64...Week later, picked up his first
[SAf], Bushveld Classic [SAf], Witbank Classic [SAf]. 1993 eagle finish at the Doha Golf Club to defeat Nick O’Hern… European Tour victory of the season by defeating four play-
2
Mount Edgecombe Trophy [SAf]. 1995 Phillips South African Despite an opening 4-over-par 76, finished T2 at the Masters ers by a stroke at the German Masters. The win moved him
Open [SAf]. 1996 Slaley Hall Northumberland Challenge Tournament, marking his third straight top-5 finish at back to the top of the European Tour’s Order of Merit...Lost
Player Biographies
[Eur]. 1997 Peugeot Open de France [Eur]. 1999 Novotel Augusta and the fourth of his career. Closed with rounds of to eventual champion Michael Campbell in the semifinals of
Perrier Open de France [Eur]. 2000 Trophée Lancôme [Eur]. 70-69. Lost to winner Zach Johnson by two shots after play- the HSBC World Match Play Championship in Wentworth,
2001 The Scottish Open at Loch Lomond [Eur], Telefonica ing the par-4 18th in 4-over par for the week…Represented England. Campbell jumped past Goosen to No. 1 in Europe
Open de Madrid [Eur], EMC World Cup [with Ernie Els]. International Team at The Presidents Cup for the fourth con- with the win...Led International squad with a 4-0-1 record
2002 Johnnie Walker Classic [Eur], Dimension Data Pro-Am secutive time. 2006: Finished out of the top 10 on the PGA at The Presidents Cup, including a 2-and-1 Sunday singles
[SAf]. 2003 Trophée Lancome [Eur]. 2004 Smurfit European TOUR money list for the first time since rookie campaign victory over Tiger Woods. 2004: Became the 21st player to
Open [Eur], Nedbank Challenge. 2005 Volkswagen China in 2001...Streak of five consecutive seasons with a TOUR win multiple U.S. Opens after finishing two strokes ahead of
Masters [Asia], Linde German Masters [Eur]. 2006 South victory was snapped...Finished eighth on the European Tour Phil Mickelson at Shinnecock Hills. After holding two-stroke
African Airways Open [Eur], Volkswagen China Masters Order of Merit with a victory at the South African Airways 54-hole lead over Mickelson and Ernie Els, trailed Mickelson
[Asia]. 2007 Commercialbank Qatar Masters [Eur]. Open…Recorded his first career top-10 in at THE PLAYERS by one stroke with three holes to play. Took lead for good
Championship. Finished as the runner-up, six strokes behind when Mickelson double bogeyed the par-3 17th hole and he
OTHER VICTORIES (3): birdied the par-5 16th hole. Needed only 24 putts, including
1997 Dunhill Cup [with Ernie Els, David Frost]. 1998 Dunhill Stephen Ames. One of only two players to post four sub-par
rounds for the week at TPC Sawgrass...Battled to T3 finish 11 one-putts, in the final round and recorded 32 one-putts
Cup [with Ernie Els, David Frost]. 2001 World Cup [with for the tournament...Won the Smurfit European Open by
Ernie Els]. at the Masters, three strokes behind Phil Mickelson. Finish
was third top-10 in eight starts in Augusta...On Asian Tour, five strokes, two weeks after taking the U.S. Open…Posted
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: successfully defended Volkswagen China Masters title. his third consecutive top-10 on TOUR and back-to-back
T2—World Golf Championships-CA Championship; 2005: Finished the season No. 4 in the Official World Golf top-10s in a major with his T7 finish at the British Open in
T4—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. Ranking, with wins on both the PGA TOUR and the European Scotland…Injured in a jet-ski accident in Barbados in late
Tour…First top-10 was third at the Accenture Match Play July that caused him to pull out of The INTERNATIONAL and
2008 SEASON: Championship. Only No. 1 seed to advance past the third the PGA...Captured the season-ending TOUR Championship
Second consecutive season finishing outside of the top 20 round. Fell to Chris DiMarco 2 and 1 in the semifinals. presented by Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club. Entered final
on the money list (72nd). Made the cut in 13 of 18 starts with Went on to top Ian Poulter in 20 holes in the consolation round four shots off the lead of Tiger Woods and Jay Haas
two top-10s…Finished T2, one stroke behind winner Geoff match...Finished T3 at the Masters...Defending champion after opening 70-66-69. Posted a bogey-free, 6-under-par
Ogilvy, at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship. and third-round leader shot a final-round 81 at Pinehurst 64 on Sunday to win by four shots and collect a paycheck
Shot 64-68 on the weekend at Doral and had a string of five No. 2 to fall to T11 at the U.S. Open...Finished T5 at the of $1.08 million. 2003: Rode second- and third-round leads
rounds in the 60s in his last six rounds, including the final British Open thanks to a third-round 6-under 66…Earned to a three-stroke victory over Vijay Singh at the Chrysler
two rounds at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by sixth career TOUR victory at The INTERNATIONAL at age Championship, the third win of his career on TOUR...
MasterCard…His second top-10 came with a T4 at the 36 years, 6 months and 4 days. Forced to play 36 holes on Continued a decade of consistency on the European Tour,
World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. Held Sunday due to Thursday’s first round being washed out, winning the 34th and final Lancome Trophy to continue a
the first-round lead with a 4-under 66. scored 15 points on Sunday in the Modified Stableford scor- string of nine consecutive years with at least one victory.
1995 3 3 $20,652/237 Masters CUT T40 CUT 2 T13 T13 T3
1996 1 1 7,363/297 U.S. Open CUT CUT T12 1 CUT T42 1 T11
1997 5 2 1 1 45,048/209 British Open CUT 75 T10 CUT T10 T41 T13 T8 T10 T7 T5
1998 6 PGA T61 CUT CUT CUT T37 T23 CUT T6
1999 4 2 1 2 54,368/222 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT T14 CUT CUT T12
2000 13 9 4 196,093 TOUR Championship T9 3 1 T4
2001 10 7 1 2 4 1,126,985/47 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T17 T33 T33 3
2002 15 14 1 2 5 13 2,617,004/10 Bridgestone Invitational T24 10 T11 T17 DNS T58
2003 19 17 1 1 3 9 14 3,166,373/10 CA Championship T25 T35 CNL 2 T8 T6 DNS
2004 16 13 2 1 9 11 3,885,573/6
2005 18 17 1 2 8 12 3,494,106/8 Year 06 07 08
2006 18 16 1 1 6 9 2,617,453/19 Masters T3 T2 T17
2007 14 12 1 1 5 89,083/89 1,044,386/93 U.S. Open CUT CUT T14
2008 18 13 1 2 6 95,510/108 1,431,965/72 British Open T14 T23 T32
Total 160 126 6 6 7 44 81 19,707,369 PGA T34 T23 T24
THE PLAYERS 2 T28 T51
european Tour TOUR Championship 4
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank Accenture Match Play Championship T5 T17 T33
2008 12 12 1 3 8 $1,529,668 Bridgestone Invitational T48 T61 T4
CA Championship T45 T58 T2
NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (4), 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; Dunhill Cup (6), 1995-
2000; World Cup (4), 1993, 1995, 2000, 2001.

Goosen, Retief
Retief Goosen (Continued)

Player biographies
2002: Won on three different Tours and three different Volvo Order of Merit on European Tour, first South African
continents - PGA TOUR, European Tour and Southern winner since 1975 (Dale Hayes). 2000: Continued love Player STATISTICS
Africa Tour...Won Volvo Order of Merit on European Tour affair with France by winning Trophée Lancôme, his third
for second straight season...Won the Johnnie Walker in France...Won the Nelson Mandela Invitational with Alan 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Classic in Australia on the European Tour by eight strokes. Henning. 1999: Suffered broken left arm in skiing accident Scoring Average............................................70.27 (36)
Fired a course-record, third-round 63 and led by 13 enter- in Switzerland prior to season...Won third European Tour Driving Distance............................................287.1 (99)
ing the final round...Won the Dimension Data Pro-Am at title - Novotel Perrier Open de France - in playoff with Greg Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.79% (174)
the Gary Player CC, his second win in as many weeks... Turner. 1997: Won Peugeot Open de France. 1996: First Greens in Regulation Percentage.................59.39% (192)
Third-round 68 moved him to 14-under 202 and gave him a European Tour win came at Staley Hall Northumberland Putting Average............................................1.803 (139)
two-shot lead over Phil Mickelson at the BellSouth Classic. Challenge. 1995: Collected sixth victory on Southern Africa
Closed with a 70 to earn a four-stroke victory over Jesper Tour at the Philips South African Open. 1991: Southern MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–World Golf Championships-
Parnevik. Moved up to career-best No. 4 in Official World Africa Tour Rookie of Year. Amateur: Won 1990 South CA Championship/3
Golf Ranking following the BellSouth Classic. 2001: Earned African Amateur Championship. Career Low Round/Round: 62–2002 World Golf
more than $1.1 million in 10 starts during official rookie
campaign on PGA TOUR. Became fourth rookie in TOUR his- PERSONAL: Championships-American Express Championship/4
Regarded as one of South Africa’s brightest young pros- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,125,000–2004 U.S.
tory to earn $1 million in his first season...Won U.S. Open in Open/1
38th start in a TOUR event, defeating Mark Brooks, 70-72, pects in his generation. Was struck by lightning as an
amateur in South Africa...Introduced to golf at age 9 by his Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 the
in 18-hole Monday playoff at Southern Hills CC. Overcame Memorial Tournament/3
three-putt on 72nd hole on Sunday to become the eighth estate agent father, a 10-handicapper...After U.S. Open win
2
player in past 50 years to make U.S. Open first TOUR title. in 2004, made a media tour that included an appearance on
Held first-round lead and shared second- and third-round “Regis and Kelly” among other shows.
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leads...Joined TOUR as member week of July 30...Won
Hot Shots
Toughest Par 5 Greens to Hit in Regulation on TOUR

3 Innisbrook Resort 5 5 605 62.04 PODS Championship
4 Muirfield Village GC 11 5 567 63.59 the Memorial Tournament
Easiest Par 5 Greens to Hit in Regulation on TOUR

4 The Classic Club 6 5 568 95.57 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Paul GOYDOS
Paul Goydos
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Chelsea (8/21/90), Courtney (9/8/92)
(through 2009) EDUCATION: Long Beach State University (1988,
FULL NAME: Paul David Goydos Finance)
HEIGHT: 5-9 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports
BIRTHDATE: June 20, 1964 Q SCHOOL: 1992, 1993, 2002
BIRTHPLACE: Long Beach, CA Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Dove Canyon, CA; plays out of Virginia CC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): eagle chip hit the flagstick and settled within tap-in range. 2006: strength of three top-10s. 1993: Earned $87,804 in rookie season
Used a runner-up finish at the last full-field event of the season to for 152nd place, but regained card at Qualifying Tournament that
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1996 Bay Hill Invitational. 2007 Sony Open in Hawaii.
jump from No. 160 to No. 97 on the money list and earn his fully- fall. 1992: First earned PGA TOUR playing privileges for 1993 with
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): exempt status for the 2007 season...Began season in the Major T13 finish at Qualifying Tournament...Won the Yuma Open on the
1992 Yuma Open. Medical Extension category. First top-10 was a T8 at the Valero Nationwide Tour.
Texas Open in mid-September. Second top-10 was a runner-up
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: finish at the Chrysler Championship. The $466,400 paycheck PERSONAL:
2—THE PLAYERS Championship; T7—Frys.com Open; T10— was the largest of his career at the time and the T2 finish was Was a substitute teacher in Long Beach, CA, at the time of
2
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. his best on TOUR since a T2 at the 1991 MasterCard Colonial. his 1992 Yuma Open victory...1996 EA Sports Golf Challenge
champion...Says the first and only autograph he ever received
2008 SEASON: 2005: Received Major Medical Extension carryover from 2004
Player Biographies
due to sinus surgery and hip problems but was only able to play was from California Angel Sandy Alomar, who signed his mitt at
Had his most successful season financially, with more a game in Anaheim Stadium in 1974. “No, I don’t know where
than $1.6 million in earnings, and finished 51st on the PGA in 15 events...In his second start after missing the majority of the
previous season due to hip surgery, recorded a T4 at the AT&T the glove is now. I don’t have it.”...His favorite movie is “Monty
TOUR money list (second only to 44th in 1996). Had three Python and the Holy Grail.”...Was hitting balls at the Long Beach
top-10s, including a playoff runner-up at THE PLAYERS Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 2004: Limited to only two starts
at the end of the year because of sinus surgery and hip problems. State driving range in college when football coach and Pro
Championship...Lost in a playoff to Sergio Garcia at THE Football Hall of Fame member George Allen decided he wanted
PLAYERS after his tee shot at the first playoff hole, the par-3 Received a Major Medical Extension for 2005. 2003: Moved back
into top 100 on the money list for the first time since 1999 when to use the range for practice. “He yelled, ‘Get that golfer off my
17th, found the water, allowing Garcia to two-putt for the vic- football field.’ I never met the man, but let’s just say he definitely
tory. Held a one-shot lead over Kenny Perry entering the final he finished 61st...Posted first top-10 with a T6 finish at the Buick
Open, carding four rounds in the 60s. 2002: Managed to get into knew who I was.”
round and a three-shot lead over Garcia and Jeff Quinney
standing on the 14th tee, but bogeyed three of his last five 20 tournaments after finishing 132nd on the money list in 2001...
holes to force a playoff. Missed a 15-foot par putt for the win Finished between 126-150 for the second straight season with Player STATISTICS
on No. 18. Wore a Long Beach State “Dirtbags” baseball two top-10s. 2001: Fell out of the top 100 for the first time in five
hat that he purchased in the Charlotte-Douglas International seasons (No. 121), but still managed to finish in top-10 three times 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Airport the week before. A week after THE PLAYERS, his in 30 appearances. 1999: Accumulated at least four top-10s for Scoring Average............................................71.38 (153)
Long Beach State hat was auctioned off for $4,000 at a the third time in his career...Recorded his career-best round with Driving Distance............................................273.3 (189)
school fundraiser...Two weeks later he finished T10 at the 62 in opening round of GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Was one back Driving Accuracy Percentage........................70.53% (19)
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. He has three top-10s at of Tiger Woods’ tournament-leading 61...A week later, earned Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.39% (155)
the Colonial in 10 starts…Finished T7 at the Frys.com Open, five-way T2 at MasterCard Colonial, one stroke behind champion Putting Average............................................1.805 (142)
including tying his career-low round with a second-round 62. Olin Browne...Shared first-round lead at U.S. Open after opening
67. 1998: Finished second at Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic, MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: where he was two behind winner Fred Funk. 1997: Followed 2008 Low Round/Round: 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Frys.
2007: Won for the second time in his career and earned more winning season with consistent year, highlighted by five top- com Open/2
than $1 million for the first time in 15 years on the PGA TOUR... 10s.1996: First TOUR victory came at 1996 Bay Hill Invitational. Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2008
With three birdies in the final four holes at the Sony Open in With rounds of 67-74-67, was two strokes behind Guy Boros and Frys.com Open/2
Hawaii, claimed his first victory in 11 years. Posted rounds of Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,026,000–2008 THE
Patrick Burke entering final round. Shot closing 67 to defeat Jeff PLAYERS Championship/2
66-63-70-67--266, one ahead of Charles Howell III and Luke Maggert by one stroke and earn $216,000. 1995: Earned $10,212
Donald. Held a share of the 36-hole lead with Luke Donald at Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Sony Open
in final tournament, the LaCantera Texas Open, to finish 129th in Hawaii/39
11-under-par 129. Clinched victory on the last hole when 25-foot and remain partially exempt. 1994: Finished 75th on money list on
1993 30 18 4 $87,804/152 Masters CUT
1994 31 22 3 9 241,107/75 U.S. Open T44 T62 CUT T28 T12 CUT CUT CUT
1995 35 21 6 146,423/129 PGA T73 T29 T34 T31
1996 29 15 1 4 7 438,111/44 THE PLAYERS T62 T49 CUT CUT T57 T38 CUT T68
1997 30 21 5 9 396,241/61
1998 31 20 1 2 5 368,413/82 Year 07 08
1999 29 20 1 4 8 695,052/61 Masters CUT
2000 30 19 3 5 398,393/121 U.S. Open CUT
2001 29 12 2 3 375,557/132 British Open CUT
2002 20 13 2 4 407,345/139 PGA CUT T31
2003 25 18 2 7 734,284/88 THE PLAYERS CUT 2
2004 2 2 19,366/246 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2007 19 12 1 1 1 91,923/59 1,229,355/78
2008 25 14 1 3 5 97,048/85 1,640,737/51
Total 404 247 2 4 34 80 8,554,942
nationwide Tour
1991 25 13 1 4 7 $30,237/39
1992 29 17 1 2 3 8 61,104/17
1993 2 2 615/246
2002 1 1 1 3,690/237
2004 1 1 1,305/361
Total 58 34 1 1 2 7 16 96,950

Green, Nathan
Nathan Green
EXEMPT STATUS: 113th on 2008 money list TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998
FULL NAME: Nathan Andrew Green Nationwide Tour Graduate (2005)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-8
WEIGHT: 175
BIRTHPLACE: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
RESIDENCE: Toronto, New South Wales, Australia
FAMILY: Wife, Michelle
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: him to T3, his best effort of the season…Played in three of to Colin Montgomerie at the Ericsson Masters and Peter
T2—2006 Buick Invitational. the four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events and Lonard at the ANZ Championship. Ended the season No.
posted two top-20 finishes – Deutsche Bank Championship 5 on the Order of Merit. 2000: Won the Queensland PGA
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (3): (T17) and BMW Championship (T14). 2006: Made the cut in Championship in Australia and the Benefit Partners/NRCS
2000 Queensland PGA Championship [Aus], Benefit 24 of 30 starts on TOUR, including six top-10s, second-most Classic on the Canadian Tour.
Partners/NRCS Classic [Can]. 2006 Blue Chip New Zealand among rookies behind Trevor Immelman’s eight...One of
Open [Eur]. eight rookies to earn more than $1 million...Began season PERSONAL:
at World No. 347 and moved up to No. 120 at season’s Represented New South Wales in soccer…Formerly
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: end...Closed with weekend rounds of 65-64 to finish fifth worked in a crematorium his parents manage in Valentine.
3—The Honda Classic. at the Sony Open in Hawaii in first cut made in two career Also worked in a pro shop at Westside GC in Newcastle…
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Biggest thrill in golf was making a hole-in-one for $500,000

2008 SEASON: starts on TOUR...In second start as a TOUR member, lost in
at the Ericsson Masters…After being introduced to the
Finished outside of the top 100 (No. 113) on the money list a three-man playoff at the Buick Invitational that included
winner Tiger Woods and Jose Maria Olazabal. Was elimi- game by his brother, he used his grandmother’s clubs.
for the first time in his career. Managed 17 made cuts in
30 starts with six top-25 finishes…Recorded his lone top- nated after first extra hole...Made the cut in 13 straight
10 finish of the season with a third-place showing at The tournaments prior to missing the cut at the final full-field
Honda Classic. Weekend rounds of 68-67 marked the low event of the season, the Chrysler Championship. In doing so, Player STATISTICS
final 36 of any player in the event and allowed him to move fell from 38th on the money list to 41st and missed out on
from T27 to third. a chance at making his first Masters Tournament (top 40 on 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
final money list)...Shot a final-round 65 in early December Scoring Average............................................71.00 (114)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: to claim his first European Tour title at the Blue Chip New Driving Distance............................................284.3 (130)
Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2002 and 2004-05, PGA Zealand Open. 2005: Finished 18th on the Nationwide Tour Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.19% (151)
TOUR in 2006-08 and Member of the Australasian Tour money list to earn his initial PGA TOUR card...Was propelled Greens in Regulation Percentage.................59.96% (188)
since 1998. 2007: In just his second season on the PGA by a T2 at the Jacob’s Creek Open in his native Australia Putting Average............................................1.743 (5)
TOUR, made 22 cuts in 29 starts and finished in the top-25 in first start of the season and T3s at the Alberta Classic
nine times…Recorded the second double eagle of the 2007 and Albertsons Boise Open. 2004: Ranked No. 39 on the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
season at the Verizon Heritage. Double eagle in the second Nationwide Tour. 2003: Finished T2 at the Henrico County 2008 Low Round/Round: 2008 Low Round/Round:
round at the par-5 second hole enabled him to play the hole Open. His 26-under total matched the Nationwide Tour’s 62–Valero Texas Open/1
in 6-under par for the tournament...Just two weeks after previous all-time record, first set by Chris Smith at the 1997 Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Valero Texas Open/1
his 32nd birthday in May, finished T5 at the Crowne Plaza Omaha Classic. 2002: Lone top-10 on Nationwide Tour was Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $448,800–2006 Buick
Invitational at Colonial for his best finish since the 2006 The a T9 at the LaSalle Bank Open. 2001: Missed the cut at Invitational/T2
INTERNATIONAL (9th). Two of his eight career top-10s have the British Open in his only PGA TOUR start to that point... Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 The Honda
come at Colonial (T4/2006)...Held the 36- and 54-hole leads Made the cut in all eight events during the 2001 season. Classic/77
at the John Deere Classic before a final-round 71 dropped Runner-up in consecutive weeks, including one-shot losses
2001 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT
2006 30 24 1 6 8 $1,700,803/41 British Open CUT
2007 29 22 1 2 9 93,102/46 1,380,317/66 PGA T49 T23
2008 30 17 1 1 6 94,070/122 912,867/113 THE PLAYERS T66 T16 CUT
Total 90 63 1 2 9 23 3,993,988 CA Championship T58
nationwide Tour
2002 22 7 1 3 $26,694/124
2003 2 1 1 10,542/190
2004 22 18 1 4 7 139,824/39
2005 25 17 1 2 5 10 217,272/18
Total 71 43 2 2 10 21 394,333

Bill HAAS
Bill Haas
EXEMPT STATUS: 104th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Single
FULL NAME: William Harlan Haas EDUCATION: Wake Forest University (2004, Religious
WEIGHT: 185 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball
BIRTHPLACE: Charlotte, NC Q SCHOOL: 2005
RESIDENCE: Greenville, SC; plays out of Nationwide Tour Alumnus
Thornblade Club
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: in eagles with 14. 2006: Posted six top-25s, including one PERSONAL:
top-10, in his rookie season and finished in the top 100 (No.
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T3—2007 Viking Classic. Father, Jay, was the 1975 NCAA medalist and two-time All-
99)...Finished T4 at Wachovia Championship and picked America in the 1970s who went on to a highly successful
OTHER VICTORIES (1): up the second top-10 of his TOUR career. His only other PGA TOUR and Champions Tour career. Uncle, Jerry, was
2004 CVS Charity Classic [with father Jay]. top-10 came at the 2004 Deutsche Bank Championship, also All-America at Wake Forest, a TOUR player in the early
where he tied for ninth. 2005: Finished T26 at the Qualifying 1990s and is the head coach of the Deacons. Great uncle,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Tournament to earn his rookie TOUR card for 2006. Made
T4—Viking Classic; T9—FBR Open. Bob Goalby, won the 1968 Masters. Older brother, Jay, Jr.,
birdie on final hole to earn his card on the number (11- played golf at Augusta State and Monday qualified for the
2
2008 SEASON: under)...Exempt into finals thanks to ending the Nationwide 2006 Wachovia Championship to join father Jay and brother
Made the cut in 18 of 31 starts, including a career-best 10 Tour as No. 23 on the money list, his first year on that Tour. Bill in the field.
Player Biographies
top-25 finishes. Had two top-10 finishes on his way to a No. Made cut in 19 of 22 events with a career-best, second-
73 finish in the FedExCup standings. Finished No. 104 on place finish at the Scholarship America Showdown. Entered
the money list for the second straight year, topping $1 mil- Nationwide Tour Championship in 21st and last spot avail- Player STATISTICS
lion in earnings for the first time…Recorded five consecu- able to earn a TOUR card but dropped to 23rd after finishing
T24...Tried to earn his TOUR card via Sponsor Exemptions in 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
tive rounds in the 60s to finish T16 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Scoring Average............................................70.66 (71)
Classic…Two weeks later, four consecutive rounds in the both 2004 and 2005 but did not earn enough money while
Driving Distance............................................296.7 (30)
60s at the FBR Open in Scottsdale resulted in a T9. One of making the cut in 12 of 15 starts over the two seasons. Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.82% (141)
five players to post all four rounds in the 60s that week. 2004: Recorded his first top-10 on TOUR with a T9 at the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.42% (19)
Was 28-under par in those two events…Posted four rounds Deutsche Bank Championship. Teamed with his dad, Jay, Putting Average............................................1.778 (51)
in the 60s at Annandale Golf Club to finish T4 at the Viking to win the CVS Charity Classic. Amateur: Member of the
Classic. In the second round, called a two-stroke penalty on 2003 U.S. Walker Cup team...Recipient of the Jack Nicklaus MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
himself for breaching the one-ball rule on No. 16. Two of Award...Three-time first-team All-America selection...After 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Justin Timberlake Shriners
Haas’ seven career top-10 finishes on TOUR have come in breaking the NCAA record for career stroke average and Hospitals for Children Open/3
Madison, MS, as he finished T3 in 2007. finishing second at the 2004 NCAA Championship, earned Career Low Round/Round: 64–2004 Deutsche Bank
the Ben Hogan Award, college golf’s equivalent to the Championship/2
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: national player of the year...A two-time ACC Player of the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $277,200–
2007: In his second season on TOUR, managed to post Year, Haas won a school-record 10 tournaments...Four-time 2006 Wachovia Championship/T4
three top-10s, including a career-best T3 finish at the Viking All-ACC pick and 2001 ACC Rookie of the Year...In 2004, he Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Northern
Classic. Was one stroke back after 36 holes and two strokes was ranked No. 1 the entire season. Trust Open/187
back after 54 holes in Mississippi...Finished third on TOUR
Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
U.S. Open CUT T40
2002A 1
THE PLAYERS T72 CUT
2003A 2
2004A 1 1
2004 9 8 1 3 $315,259 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 2003.
2005 6 4 2 159,586
2006 30 19 1 7 887,024/99
2007 30 16 1 3 7 86,251/126 967,443/104
2008 31 18 2 10 97,762/73 1,000,939/104
Total 110 66 1 7 29 3,330,252
nationwide Tour
2000A 1
2004 3 1 1 $5,095/236
2005 22 19 1 5 13 195,378/23
Total 26 20 1 5 14 200,473

Hamilton, Todd
Todd Hamilton
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2004 British Open FAMILY: Wife: Jacque; Tyler (4/2/98), Kaylee (6/20/00),
(through 2009) Drake (4/18/03)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: William Todd Hamilton EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma

HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Crossword puzzles, hockey,
WEIGHT: 195 basketball
BIRTHDATE: October 18, 1965 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987
BIRTHPLACE: Galesburg, IL Q SCHOOL: 2003
RESIDENCE: Westlake, TX; plays out of Vaquero GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year on the strength of two wins, to Dallas for two weeks. 1992: Won Asian Tour Order of
2004 The Honda Classic, British Open. including playoff victory over Ernie Els at the British Open... Merit, thereby earning an exemption onto the Japan Golf
Entered the season with only 12 TOUR events under his Tour. Won the Asian Tour’s Thailand Open, Singapore Rolex
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (14): belt, having played primarily in Japan over the last decade, Masters and Korean Open that year. Amateur: Three-time
1992 Singapore Rolex Masters [Asia], Maekyung Open with 14 international victories during that period...Birdied All-American at Oklahoma and roomed with fellow TOUR
[Asia], Maruman Open [Jpn]. 1993 Acom International the 71st and 72nd holes at The CC at Mirasol’s Sunrise member Grant Waite.
[Jpn]. 1994 PGA Philanthropy [Jpn], Japan PGA Matchplay Course to win The Honda Classic. Opened the final round
Championship [Jpn], Thailand Open [Asia]. 1995 Token with a four-stroke lead and finished at 12-under 274 to PERSONAL:
2
Corporation Cup [Jpn]. 1996 Japan PGA Philanthropy [Jpn]. defeat Davis Love III by one shot. Made a 10-foot birdie Brought Claret Jug on the road on several occasions in
1998 Gene Sarazen Jun Classic [Jpn]. 2003 Fujisankei putt on No. 17 and a 4-footer on No. 18 after an 8-iron 2005, allowing friends to see and pose with historic British
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Classic [Jpn], Diamond Cup [Jpn], Gateway to the Mizuno from 162 yards. Earned his first career TOUR victory in his Open trophy…Lists Jack Nicklaus as his hero…Credits his
Open [Jpn], Japan PGA Matchplay Championship [Jpn]. 18th career start on TOUR...Captured first major champion- father for giving him his start in golf…His wife was his
ship at the British Open at Royal Troon. Held a one-stroke high school sweetheart at Union High School in Biggsville,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: lead over Ernie Els and two over Phil Mickelson and Retief IL…Almost quit golf prior to winning the 1992 Asian Tour
T18—Ginn sur Mer Classic; T20—Frys.com Open; T25— Goosen through 54 holes. Bogeyed the 72nd hole to fall Order of Merit…Grew up playing on a nine-hole course in
FBR Open, Viking Classic. into a tie at 10-under with Els, who birdied two of the Biggsville, IL.
2008 SEASON: last three holes. Defeated Els in the four-hole playoff by
Made the cut in 17 of 28 starts, but failed to crack the top parring all four holes, while Els bogeyed the third (17th
10 in a tournament for the second consecutive season… hole). Became second consecutive rookie to win the British Player STATISTICS
Posted four top-25 finishes, including three in his final five Open and the first rookie since Jose Coceres in 2001 to win
starts. Recorded a season-best T18 at the Ginn sur Mer twice in his first season on TOUR…Held first-round lead 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Classic in his final start of the year. at the American Express Championship in Ireland with a Scoring Average............................................71.22 (139)
66 and finished T6 for his first top-10 in three World Golf Driving Distance............................................284.2 (133)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Championships events...Entered THE TOUR Championship Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.44% (50)
2007: Plagued by inconsistent play, former British Open 10th on money list, attempting to become the first rookie Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.90% (163)
champion fell outside the top 200 on the money list. Best to finish among the top 10 since Jerry Pate (1976). Finished Putting Average............................................1.792 (103)
finish in 28 starts was a T37 at the Reno-Tahoe Open. 2006: 28th at East Lake to drop one spot to No. 11. 2003: Earned
Playing near hometown of Galesburg, IL, finished T10 at first TOUR card on eighth attempt with a T16 finish at the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the John Deere Classic thanks to closing rounds of 67-67. 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Frys.com Open/3
Qualifying Tournament...Led the Japan Golf Tour with four
Top-10 was first since a T6 at the 2004 American Express Career Low Round/Round: 64–2008 Frys.com Open/3
wins, and finished third on the Japan Golf Tour Official Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,348,272–
Championship, a span of 50 events. 2005: Struggled Money List...1993-2002: Captured seven events on Japan
through most of season, without a top-10 in 31 starts...Top 2004 British Open/1
Golf Tour during this period. Typically would make five trips Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Mercedes
finish was a T13 at the John Deere Classic...The following back and forth between the United States and Japan dur-
week, missed the cut at St. Andrews in defense of British Championships/16
ing a season, playing four weeks and then returning home
Open title with rounds of 74-74. 2004: At age 38, named
1986A 1 Masters 40
1988 1 1 $1,074/305 British Open CUT T44 CUT 1
1992 1 PGA T29 T37
1993 1 THE PLAYERS T58
1994 1 TOUR Championship 28
1996 1 1 9,920/276 Bridgestone Invitational 21
2003 3 2 36,600 CA Championship 72 T6
2004 27 19 2 3 8 3,063,778/11
2005 31 17 4 559,495/134 Year 05 06 07 08
2006 27 8 1 1 165,152/198 Masters T39 CUT CUT T36
2007 28 9 358/207 109,776/212 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T36
2008 28 17 4 1,648/148 537,958/150 British Open CUT T68 CUT T32
Total 153 74 2 4 17 4,483,753 PGA T47 CUT T66 CUT
THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T75 T54
nationwide Tour Accenture Match Play Championship T33
1991 4 1 1 $1,204/208
Total 4 1 1 1,204

Padraig HARRINGTON
Padraig Harrington (PAW-drig)

EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2008 PGA Championship FAMILY: Wife, Caroline; Patrick (2003), Ciaran (2007)
(through 2013) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snooker, tennis, all sports
FULL NAME: Padraig Harrington TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995
WEIGHT: 196
BIRTHDATE: August 31, 1971
BIRTHPLACE: Dublin, Ireland
RESIDENCE: Dublin, Ireland
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): third in the last six majors. Shot 66-66 on the weekend to 63rd career event at The Honda Classic. Came from seven
beat Sergio Garcia and Ben Curtis by two strokes, finishing strokes back of Brett Wetterich and Geoff Ogilvy to tie
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2005 The Honda Classic, Barclays Classic. 2007 British
Open. 2008 British Open, PGA Championship. at 3-under-par 277. The key stretch was the final three holes Vijay Singh and Joe Ogilvie at 14-under 274. Sat 15-under
at Oakland Hills on Sunday where Harrington was 1-under through 13 holes but had two bogeys and a birdie over last
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (16): and the other two were 1-over. Sank a 12-foot par putt on five holes to be the first of the trio to finish 14-under. After
1996 Peugeot Spanish Open. 1998 Irish PGA. 2000 Brazil the par-4 16th, a 10-footer for birdie on the par-3 17th and Ogilvie was eliminated on first extra hole, improved his
Sao Paulo 500 Years Open, BBVA Open Turespaña Masters the decisive par save on the final hole. Victory gave him playoff record to 1-1 when Singh missed a 3-footer for par
Comunidad de Madrid. 2001 Volvo Masters. 2002 dunhill three titles in his last six starts in majors. that would have extended the playoff. Final-round 9-under
2
links championship [Eur], BMW Asian Open. 2003 Deutsche 63 was a TOUR career best and the seven-stroke comeback
Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe [Eur], Omega Hong Kong CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: was the largest in the history of The Honda Classic...After
Player Biographies
Open [Eur]. 2004 Linde German Masters [Eur], Irish PGA. 2007: Recorded first career major championship victory on missing two consecutive cuts for the first time in his TOUR
2005 Irish PGA. 2006 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship his way to finishing 27th in the FedExCup standings...Beat career, earned second victory of the season in June at the
[Eur], Dunlop Phoenix [Jpn]. 2007 Irish Open [Eur]. 2008 Bradley Dredge on the first hole of a playoff to capture the Barclays Classic, draining a 66-foot eagle putt on the 72nd
Irish PGA. Irish Open on the European Tour, becoming the first Irish hole to defeat Jim Furyk by one stroke. Entered the final
winner of the event since John O’Leary in 1982...Earned round tied for the lead with Furyk at 9-under after opening
OTHER VICTORIES (1): first major championship victory at the British Open at 71-65-68. Quickly fell behind after starting the day 3-over
2002 Target World Challenge. Carnoustie Golf Links in 37th major start at age 35 years, 10 through the first three holes with two three-putts. After
months and nine days, overcoming a double bogey at the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 72nd hole and Sergio Garcia in a four-hole aggregate play-
rebounding with an eagle on No. 9, fell off the pace once
1—British Open, PGA Championship; T3—Northern Trust again with consecutive bogeys at Nos. 11 and 12. Duo
off. Posted rounds of 69-73-68 through 54 holes and entered entered 72nd hole tied after consecutive bogeys by Furyk.
Open; T4—Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Stanford St. the final round six off Garcia’s lead. Was 6-under through
Jude Championship; T5—Masters Tournament. Harrington reached the green in two with a 3-iron from 219
17 holes, but hit into the Barry Burn twice on 18 en route to yards and drained the long eagle putt for final-round 70 and
2008 SEASON: a double bogey and a 67. After a bogey by Garcia on No. 18 a one-stroke victory. 2004: Irishman split time between the
Voted Player of the Year, the first European to win the Jack to force a playoff, Harrington took command with a birdie PGA TOUR (12 events) and the European Tour (13)...Finished
Nicklaus Trophy...Recorded his second career two-win sea- on the first hole and was even par for the four holes, one No. 1 on the non-member list on the TOUR and No. 3 on the
son on TOUR (2005), highlighted by a pair of major cham- ahead of Garcia. First European player to win a major cham- European Tour’s Volvo Order of Merit...Earned second con-
pionship wins at the British Open and PGA Championship. pionship since Paul Lawrie captured the British Open at secutive runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS Championship,
Surpassed his career best in TOUR earnings with more same venue in 1999. First Irishman to win the British Open one stroke behind champion Adam Scott. Shot a final-round,
than $4.3 million; previous best was $2.6 million in 2007… since Fred Daly won at Hoylake in 1947. 2006: Posted three 6-under-par 66 that included a back-nine 30, the first 30
In second start of the season, finished T3 at the Northern top-10s in 15 starts on TOUR, including a runner-up at the posted on the back nine since Taylor Smith did so in the
Trust Open…Recorded second top-10 finish of the season Booz Allen Classic...Won the European Tour Order of Merit first round in 1997...Posted an ace on the par-3 16th hole
with a T4 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans…In ninth for the first time in his 11 years on that tour...Finished fifth on Sunday at the Masters en route to a T13 finish. Also
Masters start, posted third career top-10, a T5 on the at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, his fourth top-10 in nine captured the annual Par-3 Contest on Wednesday...In late
strength of 69-72 over the weekend…Recorded his fifth starts at the U.S. Open. It was his seventh top-10 in a major May, became a Special Temporary Member of the TOUR for
top-5 finish of the season with a T4 at the Stanford St. Jude championship, with a previous-best finish of T5...One week the remainder of season...Was part of a three-man playoff
Championship, including shooting 66-68 on the weekend… later, finished T2 at the rain-soaked Booz Allen Classic... with Sergio Garcia and Rory Sabbatini at the Buick Classic.
Posted a 1-under 69 in the final round to become the first Posted 0-4-1 record at the Ryder Cup...A win at the Alfred Garcia won on the third extra hole...Won the Linde German
European player to repeat at the British Open since James Dunhill Links Championship and a T2 at the season-ending Masters on the European Tour in September and a week
Braid in 1905-1906. Became the 16th player to win in con- Volvo Masters enabled him to edge Paul Casey for top later was a member of the winning European Ryder Cup
secutive seasons at the British Open and the sixth to do so honors on the European Tour...Birdied second playoff hole Team...As non-member had enough earnings to be included
since 1951 (with all but Tiger Woods posting one of their to beat Tiger Woods at the Dunlop Phoenix on the Japan in the season-ending TOUR Championship presented by
back-to-back wins at Royal Birkdale)…Sank a 15-foot par Golf Tour in mid-November. 2005: In first year as a fully- Coca-Cola as a 31st player, where he finished 14th. 2003:
putt on the final green to capture the PGA Championship, exempt player on TOUR, picked up his first TOUR wins and Solo 36-hole leader at THE PLAYERS by two strokes over
his second consecutive major championship victory and his earned more than $2.6 million...Initial victory came in his
1996 1 1 1 $24,025/232 Masters T19 T27 T5 CUT T13 CUT T27 T7 T5
1997 3 1 1 1 104,719/166 U.S. Open CUT T32 T5 T30 T8 T10 T31 CUT 5 CUT T36
1998 3 2 23,352/238 British Open T18 T5 CUT 29 T20 T37 T5 T22 CUT CUT 1 1
1999 4 4 2 51,491/224 PGA CUT T58 CUT T17 T29 T45 CUT CUT T42 1
2000 8 7 2 4 265,313 THE PLAYERS T33 T22 T2 2 T63 CUT T52 CUT
2001 9 8 1 2 240,426 TOUR Championship 14 T7 T11
2002 9 9 4 7 806,797 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T33 T17 T5 T17 T5 T17 T17
2003 11 9 1 3 7 961,235 Bridgestone Invitational T12 T27 T17 T47 T39 74 T24 T27 T14 T20
2004 12 11 2 5 7 1,882,276 CA Championship T30 T5 CNL 21 T6 T6 67 T17 T19
2005 15 11 2 4 6 2,615,731/14
2006 15 12 1 3 6 1,339,675/68
2007 18 15 1 3 9 96,025/29 2,658,283/21 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (5), 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008; World Cup (11), 1996-2006;
2008 15 12 2 1 6 9 101,113/50 4,313,551/8 Dunhill Cup (5), 1996-2000.
Total 123 102 5 4 1 32 61 15,286,873
european Tour
2008 13 12 2 3 10 $3,628,380

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Padraig Harrington (Continued)
eventual champion Davis Love III and defending champion between April 1999 and March 2000) since first European
Player biographies
Craig Perks. Third-round 70 gave him share of lead with Jay Tour victory at 1996 Peugeot Open de France by winning Player STATISTICS
Haas. Final-round 72 good for T2 finish...Joined the TOUR 2000 Brazil Sao Paulo 500 Years Open. Also won the
as a Special Temporary Member after collecting $572,000 BBVA Open Turespana Masters. 1999: Earned 10th and 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at THE PLAYERS...Posted seventh career European Tour last automatic place on 1999 European Ryder Cup Team by Scoring Average............................................69.28 (3)
victory at the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open and had two other finishing second in both West of Ireland Classic and BMW Driving Distance............................................296.3 (31)
top-10 finishes. 2002: Finished in the top-10 in three of the International, last two events in which ranking points were Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.37% (149)
four majors -- T5 at the Masters, T8 at the U.S. Open and available. Collected 11⁄2 points in Ryder Cup debut at The Greens in Regulation Percentage.................60.67% (182)
T5 at British Open....Earned two points for the victorious Country Club at Brookline, MA, defeating Mark O’Meara in Putting Average............................................1.742 (4)
European Team at the Ryder Cup, including a singles victory singles. 1998: Won the Irish PGA Championship. Amateur:
over Mark Calcavecchia...Won the dunhill links champion- Played on winning Walker Cup side against USA at Royal MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Deutsche Bank
ship in October with a birdie on the last hole at St. Andrews Porthcawl in 1995. Championship/2
and then the second playoff hole to beat Argentina’s
Eduardo Romero. 2001: Won the season-ending Volvo PERSONAL: Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 2007
Began fitness program at start of 2000 season and made THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola/1
Masters and placed second six other times to finish second Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,542,450–
on the European Tour Order of Merit behind Retief Goosen. swing adjustments that added distance…Coached by Bob
Torrance, father of 2002 European Ryder Cup Captain Sam 2007 British Open/1
2000: Will remember season for two victories and one that Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 The
might have been. Disqualified from Benson and Hedges Torrance…Completed accountancy degree before turning
professional…Distant cousin of NFL quarterback Joey Barclays/3
International Open, while holding five-stroke lead through
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54 holes, after failing to sign first-round scorecard...Ended Harrington…Web site is padraigharrington.com.

run of nine second-place finishes (seven in 11 months
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Hot Shots
No. 13 at Augusta National
Toughest Greenside Bunkers on TOUR (minimum of 10 attempts)

Rank Course Hole Par Yds % Saves Bunkers Tournament
1 Augusta National 13 5 510 7.14 1 14 Masters Tournament
2 Pebble Beach GL 16 4 403 10.00 1 10 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
3 Quail Hollow Club 12 4 456 10.53 2 19 Wachovia Championship
4 Conservatory Course 11 4 440 16.67 2 12 Ginn sur Mer Classic
5 Ridgewood CC 17 5 594 16.67 7 42 The Barclays
Easiest Greenside Bunkers on TOUR (minimum of 10 attempts)

Rank Course Hole Par Yds % Saves Bunkers Tournament
1 La Quinta CC 4 4 384 92.31 12 13 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
2 Palm GC 8 3 205 90.91 10 11 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
3 Palm GC 16 3 195 85.71 12 14 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
4 Firestone CC (South) 16 5 667 80.00 8 10 Bridgestone Invitational
5 The Classic Club 4 3 180 78.95 15 19 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Dudley HART
Dudley Hart
EXEMPT STATUS: 12th in 2008 FedExCup points FAMILY: Wife, Suzanne; Abigail, Rachel and Ryan
FULL NAME: Howard Dudley Hart (12/6/01)–triplets
HEIGHT: 5-10 EDUCATION: University of Florida
WEIGHT: 190 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hockey, reading, fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Rochester, NY Q SCHOOL: 1990
RESIDENCE: Buffalo, NY
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): the Wachovia Championship, his third top-10 of the season, Lone top-10 was T8 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, four
which matched his personal best since recording five top- shots out of a Charley Hoffman-John Rollins playoff. 2006:
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1996 Bell Canadian Open. 2000 Honda Classic.
10s in 2001…Held a share of the 18-hole lead at the Buick Despite back problems that forced the withdrawal from four
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Open before finishing T9. Bogeyed three of his last four events, notched three top-10s to finish in the top 125 on the
1998 Subaru Sarazen World Open. holes on Sunday to finish four behind Kenny Perry…After money list. 2005: Made 18 cuts in 29 starts and collected
missing the cut at the Deutsche Bank Championship, posted over $1 million for the fifth time in his 15-year career...Best
OTHER VICTORIES (1): four rounds in the 60s to finish runner-up at the BMW finish was a solo fifth at the Buick Open, aided by a final-
2002 CVS Charity Classic [with Chris DiMarco]. Championship, his best finish since a runner-up at the 2004 round 6-under-par 66 that included seven birdies in eight
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: EDS Byron Nelson Championship. He made the biggest holes…Collected his second top-10 in a major champion-
2—BMW Championship; T3—AT&T Pebble Beach jump up the FedExCup standings from 67th to 14th, earning ship with a T10 at the PGA Championship at Baltusrol. Other
Player Biographies
National Pro-Am; T5—Wachovia Championship; T7—EDS a spot in the TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola top-10 came at the 1993 PGA at Inverness Club, where he
Byron Nelson Championship; T9—Buick Open; T10—THE for the first time in his career. During the week he recorded finished T6 in only his third major championship career
TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. three of the 19 total bogey-free rounds at Bellerive Country start. 2004: Returned to form after battling back problems
Club…Ended the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup with in 2003. Earned 85 percent of his season earnings during a
2008 SEASON: a T10 at THE TOUR Championship. Led the TOUR in Sand three-week stretch in April and May...In sixth start, finished
Voted PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the Year. Started the Save Percentages (63.71%). T4 at the Shell Houston Open the last week of April, to
season on a Major Medical Extension (family crisis), but earn $220,000 to get out of the Major Medical Extension
ended the year with a career-best season earnings total CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: category for the remainder of the season...Two weeks later
of $2,218,817 and six top-10s, including a runner-up finish 2007: Veteran limited to 12 starts due to illness of wife, a final-round 67 at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship
to Camilo Villegas at the BMW Championship. Finished Suzanne, who was diagnosed with a tumor in her lungs put him in first career sudden-death playoff; lost to Sergio
No. 12 in the FedExCup point standings…First top-10 (non-smoking related) in May and subsequently had two- Garcia on the first playoff hole. His T2 finish was his best
of the season came at the AT&T Pebble Beach National thirds of one of her lungs removed. Did not play after the since finishing T2 at the 2002 Compaq Classic of New
Pro-Am, where opening rounds of 69-70-68 left him tied Wachovia Championship, taking care of Suzanne and trip- Orleans. 2003: Limited to 22 starts due to herniated disc in
for first with Vijay Singh at 9-under. An even-par 72 on lets, then age 6. Granted Major Medical Extension (family his back. Didn’t play after British Open. Received a Major
Sunday left him in a tie for third place and one stroke shy crisis) for 2008 and had 15 events to earn $485,931 (com- Medical Extension for 2004...Lone top-10 was T8 at the
of the playoff with Singh and eventual champion Steve bined with 2007 earnings of $299,249, would equal 2007’s 100th Western Open, first since a solo fourth at the 2002
Lowery…Next top-10 came at the EDS Byron Nelson No. 125 earnings of $785,180) and receive Major Medical MasterCard Colonial. 2002: Finished in the top 60 on the
Championship, finishing T7…Finished T5 the next week at Extension status for the remainder of the 2008 campaign... money list for the seventh consecutive season…Made 10
1991 31 17 2 7 $126,217/120 Masters CUT CUT T28 T43
1992 29 19 1 3 10 254,903/61 U.S. Open T23 W/D T17 CUT T62 T12 CUT T53
1993 30 16 2 4 8 316,750/52 British Open CUT 81 T37 W/D T37 CUT CUT
1994 31 12 2 3 126,313/135 PGA CUT T6 T55 CUT T44 CUT W/D T16 CUT W/D
1995 30 18 4 116,334/148 THE PLAYERS CUT W/D CUT CUT T25 T38 W/D CUT T49 T62
1996 13 10 1 3 7 422,198/47 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T9
1997 28 14 1 3 6 410,188/60 CA Championship 3 T48 CNL
1998 25 19 1 3 8 553,729/53
1999 27 23 3 8 12 1,267,994/29 Year 05 06 07 08
2000 24 16 1 1 3 6 1,048,166/43 PGA T10 W/D
2001 25 16 1 5 11 1,035,710/53 THE PLAYERS T63 T45 CUT
2002 26 18 1 3 7 1,161,080/54 TOUR Championship T10
2003 22 13 1 1 381,735/144
2004 23 8 1 2 2 854,638/92
2005 29 18 3 9 1,051,339/71
2006 29 15 3 7 762,736/112
2007 12 7 1 3 299,249/176
2008 22 15 1 1 6 9 108,931/12 2,218,817/29
Total 456 274 2 4 10 55 120 12,408,096
nationwide tour
1991 1 1
Total 1 1
European tour
2008 1

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Dudley Hart (Continued)

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straight cuts beginning at THE PLAYERS Championship, 54 holes, shot closing 70 to defeat David Duval by one
which included all three of his top-10s, with a best of T2 at stroke. 1995: Injured wrist by hitting root at Canon Greater Player STATISTICS
Compaq Classic of New Orleans. 2001: Fired second- and Hartford Open. After two months in a cast and another
final-round 63s to earn T3 at Canon Greater Hartford Open. two in rehab, finally underwent surgery to repair torn liga- 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
The pair of 63s matched his career low. 2000: Won near ments prior to 1996 season. 1993: Finished 52nd on money Scoring Average............................................70.44 (51)
adopted hometown at The Honda Classic. Started final list thanks to T3s at Northern Telecom Open and Kmart Driving Distance............................................275.9 (179)
round four strokes behind leader J.P. Hayes and birdied Greater Greensboro Open. 1992: Recorded his first career Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.46% (134)
last four holes to edge Hayes and Kevin Wentworth by top-3 finish, T3 at Greater Milwaukee Open. 1990: Turned Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.74% (64)
one stroke. 1999: For the first time in his career finished professional and won Florida Open and Louisiana Open... Putting Average............................................1.762 (26)
in the top 30 on the money list on the strength of a career- Finished 21st at the National Qualifying Tournament to
high eight top-10s and three third-place finishes. 1998: earn PGA TOUR card. Amateur: Four-time All-American, MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Buick Open/1
Closed year by winning unofficial Subaru Sarazen World three-time all-SEC first team and 1987 SEC Freshman of Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 2001
Open. Collected $360,000, which helped finance delayed the Year at Florida. Canon Greater Hartford Open/4
honeymoon with wife Suzanne. 1997: Placed second at
1997 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Shot 66-66 during 36-hole PERSONAL: Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $756,000–2008 BMW
Father of triplets (Ryan, Rachel and Abigail born 12/6/01)… Championship/2
Sunday and posted a 15-under-par 266 total and led in Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Greater
the clubhouse. Greg Norman birdied final three holes for With his father, Chuck, and Jeff Sluman purchased Lake
Shore GC on Lake Ontario in Rochester, NY…Season-ticket Greensboro Chrysler Classic/21
one-stroke victory. 1996: Earned his first TOUR victory
at the Bell Canadian Open. Trailed by three strokes after holder and huge fan of the NHL’s Buffalo Sabres. Is a close
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two rounds. After Saturday rain reduced tournament to friend of Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff.
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No. 10 at Riviera
Hot Shots
Holes with the Most One-Putts on TOUR

Rank Course Hole Par Yardage Total 1 Putts Tournament
1 Riviera CC 10 4 315 240 Northern Trust Open
2 Warwick Hills G&CC 12 4 340 235 Buick Open
3 PGA National 4 4 376 234 The Honda Classic
4 Harbour Town GL 9 4 332 234 Verizon Heritage
5 Riviera CC 4 3 236 231 Northern Trust Open
Holes with the Most Three-Putts on TOUR

Rank Course Hole Par Yardage Total 3 Putts Tournament
1 Oakland Hills CC (South Course) 13 3 191 67 PGA Championship
2 Quail Hollow Club 12 4 456 44 Wachovia Championship
3 Quail Hollow Club 1 4 411 43 Wachovia Championship
4 TPC Sawgrass 17 3 137 43 The PLAYERS Championship
5 Torrey Pines (South Course) 3 3 195 42 U.S. Open

J.J. HENRY
J.J. Henry
EXEMPT STATUS: 111th on the 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Lee; Connor (7/27/2004), Carson
FULL NAME: J. J. Henry (8/18/08)
HEIGHT: 6-3 EDUCATION: Texas Christian University (1998,
WEIGHT: 190 Marketing)
BIRTHDATE: April 2, 1975 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, family
BIRTHPLACE: Fairfield, CT TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998
RESIDENCE: Fort Worth, TX ; plays out of Mira Vista Nationwide Tour Graduate (2000)
(Fort Worth, TX), The Patterson Club (Fairfield, CT)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): first-time winner in 55-year history. The three-stroke victory Open...Posted four consecutive rounds in the 60s to finish T4
was the largest there since Brent Geiberger defeated Skip at the Greensboro Open. 1998: Turned professional in the
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2006 Buick Championship.
Kendall by three in 1999. Win earned an exemption into the summer after finishing at TCU. Amateur: 1998 Golfweek/
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): British Open and jumped him to sixth on the U.S. Ryder Cup Taylor Made Co-College Player of the Year...Named to the
2000 Knoxville Open. team points list with seven weeks to go...Finished eighth 1998 Palmer Cup team...1998 WAC Player of the Year...
on the U.S. Ryder Cup team list to make his first Ryder Cup WAC Championship tournament medalist...Individual runner-
OTHER VICTORIES (1): team. Compiled an 0-0-3 record...Earned a spot in the field up at the 1998 NCAA Championships...1998 First team
2007 CVS/Caremark Charity Classic [with Stewart Cink]. for the first time at THE TOUR Championship, finished T12... All-American...Winner 1998 New England Amateur...1996
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Teamed with Stewart Cink at the Barbados World Cup. 2005: Connecticut Player of the Year...Winner of the 1994, 1995
T4—Wyndham Championship, Frys.com Open. Opened 67-67 and trailed leader Arjun Atwal by one stroke and 1998 Connecticut State Amateur...Member of the 1995
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after 36 holes at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, finished Stoddard Cup team.
2008 SEASON: T5. It was his best effort since finishing T5 at the 2004
Two top-five finishes led to a finish in the top 125 at No. Southern Farm Bureau Classic...Best finish was a T4 at the PERSONAL:
111…A day before his wife was scheduled to give birth Reno-Tahoe Open, six strokes behind wire-to-wire champion A talented junior athlete in many sports…Exposed to high-
to their second child, equaled the best final-round score Vaughn Taylor. Cracked the top 100 (No. 85) on the TOUR level golf at a young age from his father, who played in
in the history of the Wyndham Championship with an money list with $124,000 payday...Finished T5 at the Valero numerous British and U.S. Amateurs…Awarded the 1998
8-under-par 62 to finish T4 with Martin Laird. It was his Texas Open for the second consecutive year. Finished five CSWA Bill Lee Award given to the state’s Male Athlete of
first top-10 finish since a T6 at the 2007 Valero Texas Open. back of winner Robert Gamez with four rounds in the 60s the Year by the Connecticut Sportswriters Association…
The bogey-free effort helped him jump from No. 177 on the at LaCantera. 2004: Finished T5 at the Valero Texas Open Among biggest thrills in golf was his hole-in-one on the
FedExCup points list to No. 135, earning a spot in the PGA with four rounds in the 60s, five shots behind champion Bart 17th hole in the last round of the 1998 WAC Championship
TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup… At the Frys.com Open Bryant. Collected $118,650, enough to secure his TOUR card to win both the team and individual title…In 2006, founded
in the PGA TOUR Fall Series, closed with a 6-under-par for 2005...Two weeks later, matched his best TOUR finish in the Henry House Foundation, which funds tangible projects
64 to finish T4, his second top-10 of the season. Finish over two years (T3 at the 2002 Reno-Tahoe Open) with a T3 to promote health care and well being for children in Fort
moved him from No. 137 to No. 120 on the money list. A at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic, thanks in part to closing Worth, Texas, and southern New England. A golf tourna-
T12 at the Ginn sur Mer Classic and a T42 at the Children’s rounds of 66-65. 2003: Only top-10 was T9 at the BellSouth ment and gala are held annually to support the foundation.
Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart secured Classic...Put together back-to-back top-20s in August to help
his card for 2009. secure his card for the 2004 season. 2002: Had a slow start
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: to the year but two top-10s along with 11 straight cuts in Player STATISTICS
2007: Recorded two top-10s and won more than $1 million the second half of the season was the key to his season...
After almost withdrawing due to mother-in-law’s cancer 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
for the second consecutive season...Finished T8 in first Scoring Average............................................71.13 (130)
appearance in the Mercedes-Benz Championship. One of diagnosis, dedicated week of Buick Open to her, finishing
T10 for first top-10 of season...Carded four sub-par rounds at Driving Distance............................................291.9 (64)
four first-time participants to finish among the top-10... Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.25% (73)
Qualified for the first two PGA TOUR Playoffs for the the Reno-Tahoe Open for second top-10 of year, a T3. 2001:
Had a successful rookie campaign on TOUR, making 15 of Greens in Regulation Percentage.................68.29% (12)
FedExCup events...Overcame a first-round 71 to finish T6 Putting Average............................................1.829 (187)
at the Valero Texas Open and record his second top-10 28 cuts and earning $1,073,847, good for 49th on the money
finish of the season. Played the final five holes on Sunday list. First-year earnings were fourth among 2001 rookies. Had MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
in 3-under to jump into the top 10. 2006: Had a career year, five top-10s, including two seconds, at Kemper Insurance 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Wyndham Championship/4
finishing 29th on the TOUR money list. Played on his first Open and Texas Open. 2000: Member of the Nationwide Career Low Round/Round: 61–2006 FBR Open/2
Ryder Cup team and collected his first TOUR victory...In Tour. Entered 29 Nationwide Tour tournaments and finished Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $792,000–2006 Buick
177th PGA TOUR start, picked up first career TOUR title in in the top-10 five times...Earned his first career title at the Championship/1
home state of Connecticut at Buick Championship, where Knoxville Open, defeating four others by one stroke and col- Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Mercedes-
he made his first TOUR start as an amateur in 1998. First lected the $72,000 first-place check. 1999: Finished T2, one Benz Championship/58
state-born player to win the Buick Championship and 11th stroke behind Glen Hnatiuk at the Nationwide Tour Tri-Cities
1998A 1 1 Masters T37
1998 2 2 $6,871/299 U.S. Open 64 T57 CUT T26
1999 2 British Open CUT T27
2001 28 15 2 5 6 1,073,847/49 PGA 63 T41 CUT CUT
2002 34 21 1 2 5 569,875/116 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT T45 CUT T42
2004 30 21 1 3 7 848,823/93 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2006 28 20 1 1 5 9 2,301,480/29 CA Championship 37 T55
2007 26 18 2 7 88,900/94 1,088,660/89
2008 34 19 2 4 96,890/92 931,162/111
Total 248 155 1 3 2 24 51 8,423,406 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2006. World Cup, 2006.
nationwide Tour
1999 28 19 1 3 8 $67,300/36
2000 29 21 1 1 5 12 192,287/13
2001 1 1 1 1 20,400/137
Total 58 41 1 1 1 9 21 279,987

Herron, Tim
Tim Herron (HAIR-en)

EXEMPT STATUS: 94th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Ann; Carson Magne (7/24/2002), Mick
FULL NAME: Timothy Daniel Herron Henry and Patrick John (11/28/05)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-10 EDUCATION: University of New Mexico

WEIGHT: 210 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, pool, snow skiing
BIRTHPLACE: Minneapolis, MN Q SCHOOL: 1995
RESIDENCE: Deephaven, MN Nationwide Tour Alumnus
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): time in nine-year career and for second straight season... rain secured four-stroke win and $234,000 check. 1995:
1996 Honda Classic. 1997 LaCantera Texas Open. 1999 Bay Finished second to Woody Austin at Buick Championship Spent season on Nationwide Tour, where he finished 25th
Hill Invitational. 2006 Bank of America Colonial. as Austin posted a birdie-3 on the first hole of sudden on money list. Amateur: 1992-93 first-team All-American
death to claim the title. Drained a 20-foot birdie putt on at New Mexico, where he won five tournaments...Went
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the 72nd hole to force the playoff...Was diagnosed with undefeated in three matches as member of victorious 1993
T5—Deutsche Bank Championship; T6—Justin Timberlake Lyme Disease in late July and suffered chronic fatigue the U.S. Walker Cup Team...1988 Minnesota junior player of the
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open; T8—Valero Texas remainder of the season. 2003: Enjoyed one of best seasons year...Defeated 15-year-old Tiger Woods in second round of
Open. on TOUR, finishing 25th on the money list along with a sec- 1992 U.S. Amateur, one of only two defeats Woods suffered
2
ond career appearance in THE TOUR Championship...Had a in 23 U.S. Amateur matches.

2008 SEASON: second (Reno-Tahoe Open), T2 (World Golf Championships-
PERSONAL:
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Recorded three top-10 finishes, his highest total since American Express Championship) and two T3s (Bob Hope
2005. Earned more than $1 million for the sixth time in his Chrysler Classic and AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am)... Nicknamed “Lumpy” first day on job at golf course in
career…Posted a final-round, 6-under 65 to record a T5 Shot career-best 61 in third round at PGA West in Hope Wayzata, MN. Nickname stood at golf course, but not at
finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship…Closed out and entered final round four shots ahead of the field. Shot school (“There already was a ‘Lumpy’ at school”)…Says ice
the season with a pair of Fall Series top-10 finishes, includ- a final-round 75 which included a quadruple bogey on the fishing was way to pass time during Minnesota winters…
ing a T8 at the Valero Texas Open and a T6 at the Justin par-4 16th hole. 2002: Finished 67th on money list. With Grandfather, Carson Lee Herron, played in 1934 U.S. Open
Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. four rounds in the 60s, picked up his first top-10 of the and won state titles in Minnesota and Iowa. Father, also
named Carson, played in 1963 U.S. Open…Herron, Tom
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: season, a T2, at the Greater Milwaukee Open...After GMO,
Lehman and Lee Janzen are Minnesotans who have won
2007: Made 22 of 27 cuts and recorded five top-25 fin- did not play again until August due to the birth of daughter
Carson Magne on July 24. 2001: In a solid season, improved more than once on TOUR…Sister Alissa won 1999 U.S.
ishes...Finished T2 at the U.S. Bank Championship.Held the Mid-Amateur and is a three-time Minnesota Amateur
54-hole lead by one-stroke over Tim Clark and Joe Ogilvie, standing on the money list from 65th in 2000 to 57th.
2000: First of four top-10s was T10 at Bay Hill Invitational. champion.
but faltered Sunday with a 2-over-par 72. 2006: Finished
season in the top 40 for the seventh time in his 10-year Although unable to repeat, continued fine play at Bay Hill,
career and picked up a victory for the first time in seven marking third top-10 in last four years there. 1999: Captured Player STATISTICS
years. Earned first victory since 1999 in a playoff over his third PGA TOUR title in four years with playoff vic-
Richard S. Johnson at the Bank of America Colonial. Posted tory over Tom Lehman at Bay Hill Invitational. Victory was 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
rounds of 67-65-68-68–268, including par-saving putts on highlight of season in which he finished among the top 25 Scoring Average............................................70.63 (68)
71st and 72nd holes to earn playoff berth. Drained 9-foot on TOUR money list for first time in career. Posted a career- Driving Distance............................................292.4 (58)
birdie putt on second playoff hole for fourth career TOUR high seven top-10s, including first career runner-up finishes Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.87% (128)
title and $1,080,000 payday. Win came in 204th start since at MasterCard Colonial and FedEx St. Jude Classic...Led or Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.86% (166)
last victory at 1999 Bay Hill Invitational. First playoff winner shared lead after each round of Bay Hill Invitational. Held Putting Average............................................1.781 (66)
at the tournament since Nick Price defeated Scott Simpson one-stroke, first-round lead over Steve Lowery and shared
in 1994. Jumped from No. 60 to No. 33 in the Official World second- and third-round leads with Davis Love III. Closing 71 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Golf Ranking. Voted Player of the Month for May. 2005: by Lehman to his 72 produced playoff which he won with 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Justin Timberlake Shriners
Seven top-10s matched career high set in 1999...Tied THE birdie on second extra hole. 1997: Second victory came at Hospitals for Children Open/4
PLAYERS Championship tournament record with six con- LaCantera Texas Open. After grabbing one-stroke lead with Career Low Round/Round: 61–2003 Bob Hope Chrysler
secutive birdies (Nos. 8-13) during second round...Season- third-round 64, went on to two-stroke victory over Rick Fehr Classic/3
best T3 at the Chrysler Championship ($216,164) moved him and Brent Geiberger after closing 69. 1996: Was the first of Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2006 Bank
into the top 30 on the TOUR money list to qualify for THE 13 first-time winners, with wire-to-wire victory at Honda of America Colonial/1
TOUR Championship the next week, where he finished T14. Classic. Tied TPC at Eagle Trace course record with opening Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 AT&T
2004: Finished in the top 50 on the money list for the fifth 10-under-par 62. Held six-stroke lead after second-round Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/29
68 and led by three after Saturday 72. Closing 69 in steady
1995 1 Masters CUT CUT T44 CUT CUT T11 T36 T37
1996 31 22 1 3 7 $475,670/39 U.S. Open CUT CUT T53 6 CUT T40 T50 T13 T33 63
1997 31 21 1 6 11 640,997/33 British Open CUT T30 CUT CUT T41 CUT
1998 29 21 4 10 525,373/54 PGA T31 T13 75 CUT CUT CUT CUT T14 CUT CUT T14 T66
1999 29 21 1 2 7 11 1,511,202/22 THE PLAYERS T19 CUT CUT CUT CUT T21 T28 T54 CUT T6 CUT T52
2000 28 21 4 10 731,925/65 TOUR Championship T9 31 T14
2001 29 20 1 3 10 945,441/57 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T33 T33 T33
2002 30 21 1 3 7 954,917/67 Bridgestone Invitational T68
2003 29 21 2 2 6 9 2,176,390/25 CA Championship T16 T2 T54 T48
2004 26 17 1 1 4 10 1,727,577/32
2005 28 23 1 7 13 2,103,550/28 Year 08
2006 27 15 1 2 4 1,776,142/37 THE PLAYERS CUT
2007 27 22 1 1 5 87,934/104 951,200/106
2008 28 20 3 9 101,016/53 1,164,999/94
Total 373 265 4 7 5 53 116 15,685,381 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1993.
nationwide Tour
1994 4 4 3 $6,894/121
1995 27 21 1 6 16 69,534/25
Total 31 25 1 6 19 76,429

Charley HOFFMAN
Charley Hoffman
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Stacy
(through 2009) EDUCATION: University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2000,
FULL NAME: Charley Lindley Hoffman Communications)
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snow skiing, jet skiing, barbecuing
BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, CA
RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV; plays out of Stone Ridge
CC (Poway, CA)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): to earn first TOUR win at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, and NCAA Championship team. Tied for ninth at the 1999 WAC
the first since Donnie Hammond (1986). The win came in his Championship. Honorable mention All-American in 1998...
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2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
first appearance at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. He joined Became the first two-time California high school cham-
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Arnold Palmer (1960) as the only player to win the event in pion...Named second-team Rolex All-American in 1994.
2004 Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic. his first try...Qualified for the British Open for the first time
in his career, finished T35…Made 18 cuts in 30 starts, but PERSONAL:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: his next top-10 did not come until he finished T5 at the After win at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, made
T6—Shell Houston Open; T7—EDS Byron Nelson Turning Stone Resort Championship in late September… an appearance on the Jim Rome Radio Show…On his
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Championship; T8—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Three weeks later, recorded four rounds in the 60s at the long hair: “I guess I do it just to sort of be different than
everybody else out here…I don’t like being the same as
2008 SEASON: Valero Texas Open to finish T11. 2006: Rookie posted five
Player Biographies
top-10s en route to top-100 finish on money list, one of 11 everybody else. And I’m just sort of a free spirit, playing
Made the cut in 19 of 29 starts, but finished outside the some golf. And I guess it’s just me, the way I am.”
top 100 (No. 110) on the money list for the first time in Nationwide Tour 2005 graduates to retain a TOUR card for
his career…First of three top-10 finishes was set up by 2007...Finished 10th in Driving Distance (304.4 yards)...Paid
the round of the week at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, his dues, having played on the Nationwide Tour in 2000-01
a 9-under 63 in Saturday’s fourth round at The Classic and 2004-05...Earned first top-10 of his TOUR career in Player STATISTICS
Club. Finished T8 in his attempt to become just the second his fourth start of the season, a T9 at the Chrysler Classic
of Tucson...The former UNLV player finished T5 at the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
player in Bob Hope Chrysler Classic history to defend. The Scoring Average............................................71.40 (154)
finish was the best by a defending champion since 2002 Frys.com Open in Las Vegas, his best finish in two career
starts at the tournament. Trailed third-round leader Troy Driving Distance............................................300.4 (14)
champion Phil Mickelson finished T6 in 2003 and one of Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.99% (95)
just five top-10s by a defending champion in the past 32 Matteson by one prior to finishing three back of Matteson.
years…Capped off his top-10 finishes in back-to-back 2005: Finished 19th on the Nationwide Tour money list on
Putting Average............................................1.809 (155)
starts with a T6 at the Shell Houston Open, finishing four the strength of eight top-10s, including a T2 at the BMW
strokes behind Johnson Wagner, and a T7 at the EDS Byron Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs. 2004: Made the cut in 13 of 15 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Nelson Championship. tournaments on the Nationwide Tour and finished No. 30 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/4
on the final money list. Earned first career Nationwide Tour Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Bob Hope Chrysler
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: victory at Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic. Defeated Jeff Classic/4
2007: In second season on the PGA TOUR and his first start Gove and Craig Lile with a birdie on the third extra hole.
of the 2007 season, earned first victory in 41st career start Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $900,000–2007 Bob
2001: Best Nationwide Tour performance of the season Hope Chrysler Classic/1
(36th as a professional) at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at was a T3 at the Monterey Peninsula Classic. 2000: Missed Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Buick
age 30 years and 25 days. Posted rounds of 66-70-68-66-71- the first 15 Nationwide Tour cuts before making his last Invitational/87
-343 and defeated John Rollins with a birdie-4 on the first four of the season. Amateur: Member of UNLV’s 1998
playoff hole to earn a career-best $900,000. Fourth player
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 06 07 08
1994A 1 U.S. Open T48
1996A 1 1 British Open T35
1998A 1 PGA CUT
1999A 1 THE PLAYERS T75 CUT
2000A 1 Bridgestone Invitational T22
2001 2 CA Championship T61
2002 1
2003 1
2004 1 1 $11,296
2005 1 1 10,656
2006 29 21 5 10 1,115,193/82
2007 30 18 1 2 7 92,566/50 1,689,366/50
2008 29 19 3 6 100,187/68 945,702/110
Total 99 61 1 10 23 3,772,213
nationwide Tour
2000 19 4 2 $15,075/159
2001 23 12 1 1 4 54,052/75
2002 3 1 999/330
2004 15 13 1 1 2 10 174,083/30
2005 26 18 1 8 12 212,322/19
Total 86 48 1 1 2 11 28 456,531
european Tour
2008 1 1 1 $44,341

Holmes, J.B.
J.B. Holmes
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner RESIDENCE: Campbellsville, KY; plays out of
(through 2010) Campbellsville CC
Player biographies
FULL NAME: J.B. Holmes FAMILY: Wife, Sara

HEIGHT: 5-11 EDUCATION: University of Kentucky
WEIGHT: 190 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing
BIRTHDATE: April 26, 1982 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2005
BIRTHPLACE: Campbellsville, KY Q SCHOOL: 2005
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): with a T9 finish at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic United States win the Walker Cup in August...Led University
2006 FBR Open. 2008 FBR Open. presented by Walmart...Was third in Driving Distance on of Kentucky to its first SEC golf championship...Earned first
TOUR, averaging 312.6 yards. 2006: Rookie won early in team (2004), second team (2005), third team (2002) and
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the season at the FBR Open and collected more than $1.4 honorable mention (2003) All-America honors...Was 2005
1—FBR Open; T7—Northern Trust Open; T10—THE million...Opened the year with a T10 finish at the Sony Open SEC Player of the Year and first-team all-SEC in 2002 and
PLAYERS Championship. in Hawaii, his first start as a TOUR member. Was only two 2004-05...Academic All-America in 2004-05...Member of
back of the leaders through 36 holes, but could not catch a the winning 2005 Walker Cup team and 2005 Palmer Cup
2008 SEASON: hot David Toms (61-65) on the weekend...In fourth start of team.
2
Recorded 19 made cuts in 26 events, including his second the season, fifth as a professional, earned his first TOUR
career win and a career-best nine top-25 finishes. Finished victory at the FBR Open. Led J.J. Henry and Ryan Palmer PERSONAL:
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a career-best 32nd on the money list to break the $2-million by one stroke through 54 holes prior to winning by seven Grew up playing baseball until he played his first junior
barrier for the first time…Sank a 13-foot birdie putt on the strokes, the largest victory margin in a player’s first TOUR tournament and won his first four tournaments…Was on
18th hole to force a playoff and then birdied it again from 8 win since Jose Maria Olazabal won the 1990 NEC World Taylor County (KY) High School golf team as a third-grader,
feet on the first playoff hole to beat Phil Mickelson and win Series of Golf by 12 strokes. Tied with Ryan Palmer through was No. 1 or No. 2 man by fifth grade and won Kentucky
the FBR Open. At the site where he won his first PGA TOUR 10 holes, took one-stroke lead after Palmer’s bogey on the high school title as a sophomore.
title as a rookie in 2006, lost a four-stroke lead and was one par-4 11th hole. Increased lead to six with eagle on par-5
shot behind going to the 18th. Smashed a 350-yard drive in
the left rough on the finishing hole on the way to a tying
15th hole, while Palmer posted triple bogey. Posted all
four rounds in the 60s. Recorded a career-best 64 in the
Player STATISTICS
birdie and then a 359-yarder on the first playoff hole…Kept second round. Became first rookie to win on TOUR in 2006
momentum going two weeks later when a second-round 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
and topped Retief Goosen’s record of becoming the fastest Scoring Average............................................70.53 (61)
66 and a third-round 69 landed a T7 finish at the Northern player to win $1 million in TOUR history as a member -- four
Trust Open…Recorded his third top-10 of the season with Driving Distance............................................310.9 (3)
events. Went from not being ranked in Official World Golf Driving Accuracy Percentage........................52.28% (194)
a T10 finish at THE PLAYERS. Finished second in the field Ranking at beginning of season to World No. 77 after the
in birdies (19) and had three of the four longest drives of Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.41% (154)
win...Also finished T13 at The INTERNATIONAL and T21 Putting Average............................................1.786 (78)
the week (352, 362 and 372 yards, all on No. 1)…Earned at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort...Placed
2.5 points to help lead the U.S. Team to a victory at the 37th second behind Bubba Watson in Driving Distance on TOUR,
Ryder Cup, including a Singles victory over Soren Hansen. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
averaging 318.8 yards per drive to Watson’s 319.6. 2005: 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Sony Open in Hawaii/3
One of six rookies on the 2008 Ryder Cup team. Medalist at the Qualifying Tournament. Made it through Career Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent 2008
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: all three stages in his first trip to Q-School. Finished at Sony Open in Hawaii/3
2007: Recorded three top-10s to finish 118th on the money 24-under 408 at the finals to defeat Alex Cejka by three Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2008 FBR
list...Finished T4 in first appearance in the Mercedes-Benz strokes...Made only two career TOUR starts, at the 2003 Open/1
Championship. One of four first-time participants to fin- U.S. Open (as an amateur) and 2005 Southern Farm Bureau Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 THE
ish among the top-10...His next top-10 finish was a T8 at Classic (professional) before going to Q-school. Amateur: PLAYERS Championship/42
the PODS Championship...Ended the year on a high note Turned professional in summer of 2005 after helping the
2003A 1 Masters T25
2006 26 16 1 2 4 $1,487,604/59 British Open CUT CUT
2007 24 12 3 5 87,275/113 874,216/118 PGA T37 T29
2008 26 19 1 3 9 101,891/38 2,166,131/32 THE PLAYERS T38 T16 T10
Total 78 47 2 8 18 4,527,950 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
Bridgestone Invitational T50 T36
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* CA Championship T40
NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2008; Walker Cup, 2005.

Charles HOWELL III
Charles Howell III

EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Heather
(through 2009) EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University
FULL NAME: Charles Gordon Howell III SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fitness, nutrition, fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Augusta, GA
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): fell two shots short with a final-round 72. Eighth career runner- sudden-death hole as Maruyama made birdie. 2000: Earned
up finish. 2005: Recorded six top-10s and finished in the top Special Temporary Member status in only six events after turn-
Section
2002 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. 2007 Nissan
Open. 30 for the third time in his five-year career...Best finish was ing professional on June 26. Made the cut in seven of 11 official
a T2 at the Buick Invitational in La Jolla, CA, finishing three TOUR events...Best effort of the season came at the John Deere
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: strokes behind Tiger Woods. On 72nd hole, approach shot hit Classic, a solo third...Week before turning professional, turned
T3—Turning Stone Resort Championship; T8—Mercedes- the base of the flag for a near eagle, then bounced out and in a second-place finish at the Greensboro Open, the highest
Benz Championship, AT&T Classic; T10—Justin Timberlake spun back into the water. He made a bogey. 2004: Recorded a amateur finish in Nationwide Tour history at the time (Daniel
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. career-best T13 in his third start at the Masters in hometown of Summerhays won in 2007). Amateur: 2000 NCAA cham-
2
Augusta...Fired a TPC Avenel course-record and his career-best, pion as a junior at Oklahoma State. Winning total of 23-under
2008 SEASON: 10-under 61 to take a three-stroke lead after 18 holes at the set NCAA Championship scoring record...Two-time first-team
Surpassed $1 million in earnings for the eighth consecutive sea-
Player Biographies
Booz Allen Classic. Recorded five consecutive birdies on the All-American...Recipient of Jack Nicklaus and Fred Haskins
son. Finished the season No. 95 on the FedExCup points list and back nine Sunday to put pressure on leader Adam Scott, who Awards...Big 12 Champion and Big 12 Player of the Year in
a career-worst No. 69 in earnings, with 12 top-25 finishes… started the day with a six-stroke lead. Ended the day alone in 2000...Represented United States at 2000 Palmer Cup...1996
Overcame a first-round 74 to notch his first top-10 finish of the second, his low finish of the season. 2003: Made the cut in AJGA Player of the Year...Three-time first-team AJGA All-
season with a T8 at the Mercedes-Benz Championship…Didn’t 29 of 31 starts...Lost to Mike Weir in a playoff at the Nissan American...Captured 1996 Rolex Tournament of Champions.
crack the top-10 again until 14 starts later at the AT&T Classic, Open after Weir birdied the second extra hole. Was second-
where rounds of 67-69-67 led to a one-stroke lead after 54 and third-round leader, and held three-shot lead heading into PERSONAL:
holes. Final-round 74 led to a T8 finish…Third top-10 came 12 Sunday, but finished with 2-over 73 to tie Weir at the end of Grew up near Augusta National GC, home of the Masters,
starts later at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Shared regulation...Clinched 10th and final spot on 2003 Presidents and was a member of Augusta CC, which is adjacent to Amen
the 54-hole lead with Tag Ridings before a closing 73 led to a Cup Team with T10 PGA Championship finish...Ended the year Corner…Next-door neighbor was the first person who intro-
season-best T3 finish…Posted four rounds in the 60s for the on a high note with his second runner-up finish at the TOUR duced him to golf…Started playing golf at age 7 and won five
only time of the season on way to a T10 finish at the Justin Championship. Finished two back of Vijay Singh in Atlanta in tournaments before his 11th birthday…Shot his first sub-70
Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. 2002 and three back of Chad Campbell in Houston in 2003. tournament round at age 10, the same age at which he began
taking lessons from instructor David Leadbetter…Father is a
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2002: Recorded first victory and ninth-place finish on the money
pediatric surgeon.
2007: Recorded second career PGA TOUR victory and made a list with $2,702,747...Picked up his first career victory in his
career high in earnings. Finished 18th in the FedExCup stand- 68th TOUR event at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill.
ings...Finished T2 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, one stroke Began final round two strokes behind leader Brandt Jobe and
behind Paul Goydos. Held the 54-hole lead by one over Luke final-round 67 gave him the two-stroke victory...Tied Waialae Player STATISTICS
Donald. Held a two-stroke lead with nine holes remaining... CC course record with a second-round 62 on way to his first
Two weeks later, finished runner-up to Tiger Woods at the top-10 finish of the season, a T4 at the Sony Open in Hawaii... 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Tied Riviera CC record with front-nine, 7-under 28 in third round Scoring Average............................................70.77 (81)
Buick Invitational. Second-place finish was ninth (and second Driving Distance............................................294.6 (44)
in La Jolla, CA, to Woods) since first PGA TOUR victory in of Nissan Open for a 64...Made his first appearance in the
Masters. Local product finished T29...Runner-up to Vijay Singh Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.76% (175)
2002...Earned second career TOUR victory at the Nissan Open, Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.43% (47)
defeating Phil Mickelson in sudden death after posting rounds in season-ending TOUR Championship. Held second-round lead.
Only player in field to post four rounds in the 60s and finished Putting Average............................................1.806 (144)
of 69-65-69-65--268. Overcame a three-stroke deficit on the
final day to force the playoff, posting a par-3 on the third playoff season with 16 consecutive rounds in the 60s. 2001: Named MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
hole to claim victory...Finished inside the top 30 at the final PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Earned his 2002 PGA TOUR 2008 Low Round/Round: 66–3 times, most recent Justin
three events which comprised the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the card by playing TOUR events via sponsor exemptions. Earned Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/4
FedExCup...Went 2-2-0 in his second Presidents Cup. 2006: In Special Temporary Member status for the second consecutive Career Low Round/Round: 61–2004 Booz Allen Classic/1
the midst of swing changes, earned T2 at the Zurich Classic of season...Ranked first in PGA TOUR non-member earnings with Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $936,000–2007 Nissan
New Orleans, posting rounds of 66-65 on the weekend to fall $1,520,632. Earnings would have ranked 33rd on TOUR official Open/1
one shot shy of Chris Couch. Best finish since T2 at 2005 Buick money list...Lost in sudden-death playoff at Greater Milwaukee Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Shell
Invitational...Second runner-up finish came at the 84 LUMBER Open to Shigeki Maruyama. Birdied six of last seven holes Houston Open/15
Classic. Held a share of the 54-hole lead with Ben Curtis but of regulation to shoot 64 and force playoff but bogeyed first
1996A 1 Masters T29 T28 T13 CUT CUT T30 CUT
1997A 1 U.S. Open CUT T18 T53 T36 T75 T37 T51 CUT
2000 13 7 1 1 2 $263,533 British Open T65 T42 CUT CUT CUT
2001 24 20 1 1 5 14 1,520,632 PGA T22 T17 T10 T31 T15 CUT T42 T47
2002 32 27 1 1 1 7 16 2,702,747/9 THE PLAYERS T60 T32 CUT CUT T53 79 CUT
2003 31 29 2 6 16 2,568,955/14 TOUR Championship 2 2 T24 28
2004 30 22 1 5 10 1,703,485/33 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T33 T33 T33 T9 T17
2005 29 21 1 1 6 13 2,074,329/29 Bridgestone Invitational T21 T9 T39 T27
2006 30 20 2 3 5 1,553,105/52 CA Championship T21 T59 T16 T51
2007 26 19 1 2 5 8 98,051/18 2,832,091/18
2008 31 22 1 4 12 96,756/95 1,449,232/69 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2003, 2007.
Total 248 187 2 10 5 42 96 16,668,108
nationwide Tour
2000A 1 1 1 1 1
Total 1 1 1 1 1

Imada, Ryuji
Ryuji Imada (ree-YOU-gee ee-MA-da)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Kanae
(though 2010) EDUCATION: University of Georgia
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Ryuji Imada TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999

WEIGHT: 150
BIRTHPLACE: Hiroshima, Japan
RESIDENCE: Tampa, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Classic. Converted up-and-down birdie from behind the 72nd earning his TOUR card. Amateur: Left University of Georgia
2008 AT&T Classic. green to force a playoff, finishing at 15-under par. Shared the after his sophomore season...First-team All-SEC as a freshman
36- and 54-hole leads with Troy Matteson. Tee shot on first in 1998 and sophomore in 1999...Helped lead the Bulldogs to
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): extra hole went into first cut of rough, and 225-yard second their first national championship and finished runner-up to Luke
2000 Virginia Beach Open. 2004 BMW Charity Pro-Am at the shot to par-5 18th hole found the water hazard fronting the Donald in the individual competition in 1999 when he was a
Cliffs. green. Johnson converted a two-putt birdie to clinch the vic- first-team All-American. Won first collegiate title at Williams
tory. Earned $583,000 in second consecutive top-10 at TPC Intercollegiate in 1999. Had seven top-10 finishes during the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Sugarloaf...Ranked No. 5 in Putting Average. 2006: In second 1998-99 collegiate season...Appeared as high as second in
2
1—AT&T Classic; 2—Buick Invitational, PODS Championship; season on TOUR, posted 10 top-25s, including one top-10, Golfweek/Titleist Men’s Amateur Rankings...Reached match-
T3—Turning Stone Resort Championship; T5—Northern Trust and finished in the top 100 for the first time...Finished T10 at play stage of 1998 U.S. Amateur but lost in first round...Won six
Section
Open. the BellSouth Classic with four rounds at par or better for only tournaments on major amateur circuit--1995 Porter Cup, 1996
2008 SEASON: top-10 of season...Matched career-low round with a 64 during Azalea Amateur, Dixie Amateur and Lakewood Invitational,
Had the best year of his career, with his first victory at the AT&T the second round of the Booz Allen Classic. 2005: Finished 1997 Palatka Azalea Amateur and Southeastern Invitational.
Classic, two runner-up finishes and over $3 million in earnings. 121st on TOUR money list in his rookie season...With rounds Finalist at 1997 U.S. Public Links...Excelled on junior level by
Finished 25th in the FedExCup standings…Recorded second of 66-67 on the weekend, finished fifth at Booz Allen Classic twice being named to the AJGA All-American first team. 1995
runner-up finish of his career, placing eight strokes behind for first career top-10. 2004: Earned initial TOUR card for 2005 Rolex Junior Player of the Year.
Tiger Woods at the Buick Invitational in January. Final-round 67 by finishing third on Nationwide Tour money list. Member of
tied for low round of the day…Three weeks later, recorded his that circuit for past five years and finished in the top 40 on PERSONAL:
money list four times. Had his best season and was one of five At age 7, tagged along with older brother Takafumi to golf
next top-five finish with a T5 at the Northern Trust Open, clos- course. At age 14, moved from native Japan and family to a
ing with a 68. Top-five finish came after two previous missed players on Tour to surpass the $300,000 plateau with $313,185.
Career-high seven top-10s, included his second career vic- Tampa, FL, golf academy to compete on junior golf circuit. Did
cuts and a T65 in 2007 at Riviera Country Club…Also closed not know any English at the time.
with a 68 at the PODS Championship to finish runner-up by tory at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. Birdied the fifth
two strokes to Sean O’Hair…Beat Kenny Perry in a playoff at playoff hole to defeat Paul Gow. Finished inside top 5 four
the AT&T Classic after losing the same Atlanta tournament to other times...Led the Tour in Scrambling and finished fourth in Player STATISTICS
Zach Johnson a year prior on the 73rd hole. Finished regulation Scoring Average. 2003: Finished the Nationwide Tour season
at 15-under 273 to force a playoff. On the first playoff hole, the No. 37 on the money list, with $127,861 and a season-best 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
par-5 18th, Perry’s second shot wound up in the water after it third at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. 2002: Had a down Scoring Average............................................70.56 (65)
bounced off a tree behind the green and into a pond guarding season, finishing 105th on the Nationwide Tour money list after Driving Distance............................................278.6 (171)
the front of the green. Imada, who had driven into the rough, making the cut in eight of 20 tournaments. 2001: Had two Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.64% (144)
played it safe by laying up with an iron and wound up two- runner-up finishes. Posted a tournament-record 64 in the second Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.39% (172)
putting for the winning par as Perry made bogey…Competed round of the Carolina Classic and fired final-round 69 to finish Putting Average............................................1.758 (21)
in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events with two strokes behind John Maginnes...Held a three-stroke lead
heading into the final round of the Greater Cleveland Open but MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
his best finish a T13 at the Deutsche Bank Championship... 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Deutsche Bank
Made two starts in the PGA TOUR Fall Series, finishing T3 at managed just an even-par 72 and wound up second, one stroke
behind Heath Slocum. 2000: Enjoyed solid rookie season on the Championship/2
the Turning Stone Resort Championship and T15 at the Justin Career Low Round/Round: 64–3 times, most recent 2006
Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Nationwide Tour, making the cut in 12 of 25 events...Shared
Booz Allen Classic/2
second-round lead with Mike Heinen and David Berganio, Jr.,
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: at the Virginia Beach Open and trailed Todd Demsey by one Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2008 AT&T
2007: Had a runner-up finish and more than $1.4 million in Classic/1
after 54 holes. Defeated Demsey by five strokes to become Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 AT&T
earnings to finish 65th on the money list...Former University first rookie winner of season...Final-round 76 at the 2000 PGA
of Georgia star finished second to Zach Johnson at the AT&T Classic/49
TOUR Qualifying Tournament left him three strokes short of
Year 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
U.S. Open CUT T15 T12 CUT T18
1996A 1
British Open CUT
1999 3
PGA CUT CUT
2000 1
THE PLAYERS CUT T68 CUT
2001 1
TOUR Championship T17
2003 1 1 $7,600
CA Championship T34
2005 25 14 1 4 650,221/121
2006 31 23 1 10 1,018,140/92
2007 32 20 1 2 8 92,442/54 1,414,864/65
2008 25 16 1 2 1 5 11 106,203/25 3,029,363/13
Total 120 74 1 3 1 9 33 6,120,189
nationwide Tour
1999 2
2000 25 12 1 3 7 $140,392/32
2001 25 14 2 3 8 151,711/20
2002 20 8 1 4 33,613/105
2003 24 16 1 5 8 127,861/37
2004 24 18 1 1 2 7 12 313,185/3
Total 120 68 2 3 3 19 39 766,761

Trevor IMMELMAN
Trevor Immelman
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2008 Masters Tournament FAMILY: Wife, Carminita; Jacob Trevor
(through 2013) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, movies, autobiographies
FULL NAME: Trevor J. Immelman TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999
WEIGHT: 178
BIRTHPLACE: Cape Town, South Africa
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): T13 at the BMW Championship followed by a T10 finish at from two strokes back after three rounds to win by three
THE TOUR Championship. strokes...Earned second win of the season at Deutsche
Section
2006 Cialis Western Open. 2008 Masters Tournament.
Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe. 2003: Hit approach shot
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (6): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: from 169 yards to 6 inches on the first playoff hole against
2000 Vodacom Players Championship [SAfr]. 2003 South 2007: Won more than $1.8 million and was a member of the Tim Clark at the South African Open. Tap-in birdie earned
African Airways Open [Eur], Dimension Data Pro-Am [SAfr]. International Team at The Presidents Cup...Finished third in first career victory after three previous runner-up finishes
2004 South African Airways Open [Eur], Deutsche Bank- first appearance in the Mercedes-Benz Championship. One and a two-year exemption on the European Tour. 2002:
SAP Open TPC of Europe [Eur]. 2007 Nedbank Challenge of four first-time participants to finish among the top-10... Recorded three seconds on the European Tour, at the French
2
[SAf]. Finished third at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Open, Volvo Scandinavian Masters and Omega European
Match Play Championship, defeating Chad Campbell in Masters. Amateur: Made the cut as an amateur at the
OTHER VICTORIES (1):
Player Biographies
the consolation final, 4 and 2. Earned a berth on the 2007 1999 Masters and 2001 Memorial Tournament...Won the
2003 World Cup [with Rory Sabbatini]. Presidents Cup International Team, his second straight 2000 Vodacom Players Championship in his native South
time as a member. Beat Justin Rose by one stroke to win
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the Nedbank Challenge in South Africa in early December.
Africa...1998 U.S. Public Links champion...Lost in three 1997
1—Masters Tournament; T2—Stanford St. Jude finals, at the British Amateur at Royal St George’s, the New
2006: Voted PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year based on a vic- Zealand Amateur and the US Junior...In 1996 made the
Championship; T10—THE TOUR Championship presented tory at the Cialis Western Open and seventh-place finish
by Coca-Cola. South African team at age 17 and played in the Eisenhower
on the money list. First rookie since Jerry Pate (1976) to Trophy in Chile...First-team AJGA All-American in 1996.
2008 SEASON: finish 10th or better on the money list. Led all rookies with
Returned to the PGA TOUR at the FBR Open in early eight top-10s in 24 starts...Finished second at the Wachovia PERSONAL:
February after undergoing surgery on Dec. 18 to remove Championship, losing in a one-hole playoff to Jim Furyk Began playing golf at age 5, following in the footsteps of his
a benign tumor from behind his ribcage…In ninth start of for his best finish on TOUR before winning. Finished one golf teaching brother Mark, who is nine years older. Was a
the season, claimed first major championship title with a stroke back of Brett Wetterich at the EDS Byron Nelson scratch player by age 12 and played the American Junior
three-stroke victory over Tiger Woods at the Masters at Championship to place second for the second consecu- Golf Association Tour from age 13 to 17…Father, Johan, is
age 28 years, 3 months, 28 days. Posted rounds of 68-68- tive week. Overcame the two-shot lead of Vijay Singh on the former commissioner of the Sunshine Tour.
69-75–280 and held or shared the lead after each round. final day to capture first TOUR event at the Cialis Western
First international player to win the Masters since Canada’s Open, punctuated by a 30-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole
to clinch two-stroke win over Tiger Woods and Mathew
Player STATISTICS
Mike Weir (2003) and the second South African, joining
three-time champion Gary Player. Sixth South Africa native Goggin. Posted rounds of 69-66-69-67--271 to become 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
to win a major championship, joining Gary Player (9), Bobby just the sixth player to post four rounds in the 60s since Scoring Average............................................70.52 (59)
Locke (4), Ernie Els (3), Nick Price (3) and Retief Goosen the event moved to Cog Hill in 1991...Withdrew from the Driving Distance............................................291.3 (69)
(2). Final-round 75 marked the eighth time in Masters British Open to return home for the birth of his first child, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.45% (102)
Tournament history the champion has posted an over-par Jacob Trevor. 2005: Posted first career major championship Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.07% (140)
score in the final round. The 75 matched Arnold Palmer’s in top-10 with a T5 at the Masters, aided by a third-round Putting Average............................................1.812 (160)
1962 as the highest winning final-round score in Masters 7-under-par 65 that tied Tiger Woods for low third-round
history…Two months after winning the Masters, lost in a honors. Final-round 73 included a double bogey on par-5 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
three-man playoff to Justin Leonard on the second playoff 13th and the lone ace of the week on the par-3 16th with a 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent World
hole at the Stanford St. Jude Championship. Shared second 6-iron from 179 yards…Chosen as a Captain’s Pick for The Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational/2
with Robert Allenby. It was his third runner-up finish on Presidents Cup by International Team Captain Gary Player. Career Low Round/Round: 64–3 times, most recent 2008
TOUR (two in playoffs). He improved his position after the Had 1-3-0 record…Joined TOUR as a Special Temporary World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational/2
second, third and final rounds to a earn a spot in the playoff Member after the PGA Championship. 2004: Followed in Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,350,000–
with Allenby and Leonard. Birdied 71st and 72nd holes to the footsteps of one of his heroes, Gary Player, when he 2008 Masters Tournament/1
make playoff...Played in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the became the first person since the Black Knight in 1976-77 to Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Wachovia
FedExCup events ending the year on a strong note with a successfully defend the South African Airways Open. Came Championship/12
1999A 1 1 Masters 56 CUT T5 CUT T55 1
2001A 1 U.S. Open CUT T55 T21 CUT T65
2002 2 2 $21,728 British Open T43 T53 T42 T15 T60 T19
2003 12 7 1 2 126,150 PGA T48 T37 T17 T34 T6 CUT
2004 12 9 2 109,560 THE PLAYERS CUT W/D CUT
2005 14 10 2 5 614,867 TOUR Championship T5 T10
2006 24 19 1 2 8 15 3,844,189/7 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 T33 3 T17
2007 21 15 2 4 6 93,346/40 1,801,647/46 Bridgestone Invitational T9 T32 T19 T13 T36 T36
2008 22 14 1 1 3 6 108,028/16 2,566,199/19 CA Championship T27 T44 T23 T9 T35 T40
Total 109 77 2 3 2 18 36 9,084,340
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2005, 2007; World Cup (3), 2003, 2004, 2005.
1999A 1 1 1 1
Total 1 1 1 1

Jacobson, Fredrik
Fredrik Jacobson (YOCK-ub-son)

EXEMPT STATUS: 54th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Erika; Alice Sophia J. (5/07/04), Emmie
FULL NAME: Fredrik Ulf Yngve Jacobson Charlise (1/20/06), Max Fredrik (12/14/07)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Boating, skiing, sports

BIRTHDATE: September 26, 1974 JOINED TOUR: 2004
BIRTHPLACE: Gothenburg, Sweden
RESIDENCE: Monte Carlo, Monaco; plays out of
Kungsbacua GC
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: in 2003, T5 in 2004 and T6 in 2005. 2004: Continued con- in a playoff at the Barclays Scottish Open. Finished 30th
2—2008 AT&T National, T2—2007 Ginn sur Mer Classic sistent play in just his second season on TOUR. Recorded on the Volvo Order of Merit. 2001: Was fifth at the Omega
at Tesoro. five top-10s and collected more than $1 million...Fired a European Masters. 2000: Progressed to 25th on the Volvo
first round, 6-under 66 at the Wachovia Championship Order of Merit, his highest prior to 2003. 1999: Had to
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (3): and was only two strokes off the lead. Withdrew and flew return to the Qualifying School, but finished seventh to
2003 Omega Hong Kong Open [Eur], Algarve Open de home at 5:30 a.m. on Friday as his wife, Erika, had gone stay on Tour. 1998: With one week remaining, was 124th
Portugal [Eur], Volvo Masters [Eur]. into premature labor with the couple’s first child at Jupiter in the Volvo Order of Merit, but lost in a playoff for the
Hospital near their home in Hobe Sound, FL. Just missed Belgacom Open to Lee Westwood and moved to 75th
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: witnessing the birth of Alice Sophia on May 7...In first place to rescue his card. Amateur: Won several notable
2—AT&T National; T9—Buick Open; T10—BMW tournament back after daughter’s birth, earned second titles in amateur golf before turning professional in 1994.
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Championship. consecutive top-10 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, finishing

2008 SEASON: T5...Finished T17 at the Masters and PGA...Played with PERSONAL:
Joakim Haeggman at the World Cup in Spain. 2003: Had A promising ice hockey player at age 10. However one of
Earned a career-best $1,597,423 on the strength of 16 the players at his club, Per Nellbeck, was also the local
of 24 made cuts and nine top-25 finishes…Recorded his three wins on the European Tour, along with top-10s at
both the U.S. Open and the British Open...Placed fourth golf professional and taught the entire Jacobson family to
first top-10 of the season with a T9 at the Buick Open… play. First handicap was 40, but reached scratch five years
Finished second at the AT&T National, thanks to weekend in the European Tour Order of Merit and finished third
in TOUR non-member earnings with $786,771, with four later at age 15…Missed first three months of 2000 after
rounds of 66-65. It was his second career runner-up finish. breaking left thumb playing hockey for golf professionals
He finished T2 at the 2007 Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro. top-10s in only eight starts. Joined the TOUR as a special
temporary member, having finished among the top 125 as vs. tennis players in 1999. Needed operation and returned
Earned a spot in the British Open field where he finished in March to finish third, second and second in successive
T19…Third top-10 finish of the year came at the BMW a non-member. Also added another $66,821 in two World
Golf Championships appearances...Playing in his first U.S. starts…Was ranked top 30 in Swedish table tennis at
Championship (T10). age 14-15.
Open, finished T5 and shared top first-time honors with
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Justin Rose...Two weeks later, finished T3 at the FedEx
2007: Competed in two events in the PGA TOUR Playoffs
for the FedExCup. Recorded five top-10 finishes, nine
St. Jude Classic, four shots behind David Toms...Earned
top-10 exemption in the following week’s 100th Western
Player STATISTICS
top-25s and a personal-best T2 at the inaugural Ginn Open, where he finished T8. In just four starts, was eli- 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
sur Mer Classic. Surpassed $1 million in earnings for the gible to join the TOUR as a Special Temporary Member, Scoring Average............................................70.23 (29)
second time in his TOUR career...Continued his recovery having earned ($572,970) more than the No. 150 player Driving Distance............................................283.0 (144)
from a 2006 wrist injury with a T5 finish at the Memorial (Tom Scherrer, $356,657) from the 2002 TOUR money list... Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.74% (143)
Tournament, his best finish of the season and in nearly a Finished T6 at the British Open, three shots behind Ben Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.62% (168)
year...Finished third on TOUR in Putting Average (1.729) Curtis...Claimed his first win on the European Tour when Putting Average............................................1.769 (37)
and second in Birdie Average (4.01). 2006: Finished in the he won the Omega Hong Kong Open, the second event
top 125 for the third consecutive season. Made 10 cuts in of the season...Won again three tournaments later in the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
18 starts and finished in the top-25 five times, including Algarve Open de Portugal. Victory came in his first start 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent BMW
two top-5 finishes...In third start of season, picked up his back after a 10-week layoff due to a wrist injury...Ended Championship/4
best finish on TOUR since a T4 at the 2004 Honda Classic European Tour season with third victory at the Volvo Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2006
with a fourth at the Ford Championship at Doral...Did Masters at Valderrama, defeating Spain’s Carlos Rodiles Bank of America Colonial/2
not make a start on the PGA TOUR after the Deutsche in a four-hole playoff. 2002: Played virtually full-time on Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $648,000–2008 AT&T
Bank Championship the first week of September due to the European Tour from 1997-2002, with 17-plus starts National/2
a nagging wrist injury. 2005: Picked up his first top-10 of in each of those seasons. Totaled six runner-up finishes Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 The Honda
the season, a T6 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Three of and 16 top-10s during that time...Lost to Eduardo Romero Classic/16
his career-high 14 top-10s have come in Memphis -- T3
1998 1 1 $8,965/285 Masters T17 CUT
2000 1 U.S. Open T5 CUT CUT
2001 1 British Open 76 CUT CUT CUT T6 CUT T52 T19
2002 1 PGA CUT T17 T34 T24
2003 8 7 1 4 4 786,771 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T22 CUT T32
2004 24 18 5 9 1,259,048/59 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T33
2005 23 14 3 7 868,525/96 Bridgestone Invitational 84 T32 T56
2006 18 10 2 5 788,764/108 CA Championship T28 T59
2007 20 15 1 5 9 89,589/84 1,469,541/63
2008 24 16 1 3 9 101,343/44 1,597,423/54 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup (2), 2003, 2004.
Total 121 81 2 1 22 43 6,779,037

Brandt JOBE
Brandt Jobe
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; Brittan Catherine (5/7/00),
FULL NAME: Brandt William Jobe Jackson William (7/30/02)
HEIGHT: 5-11 EDUCATION: UCLA (1988, History)
WEIGHT: 180 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, fishing, hunting
BIRTHPLACE: Oklahoma City, OK Q SCHOOL: 1990
RESIDENCE: Southlake, TX
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: BellSouth Classic. Birdied the last hole to get into a five-
way playoff with winner Phil Mickelson, Arjun Atwal, Rich
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2—2005 The INTERNATIONAL, T2—2002 Michelob 2007: Missed early portion of season due to freak home
Championship at Kingsmill, 2005 BellSouth Classic. accident suffered in November 2006. Severed the tip of his Beem and Jose Maria Olazabal. Eliminated on first extra
left index finger and the base of his left thumb after a broom hole when approach shot to the 18th hole found the water
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (12): handle broke while sweeping his garage. After playing in and he could not get up and down for par. The $330,000
1990 British Columbia Open [Can]. 1991 Payless Classic five events, underwent season-ending surgery on his left check gave him $430,130 through six events, allowing him
[Can]. 1994 Thailand Open [Asia], Mak-Young Classic [Asia], hand after the EDS Byron Nelson Championship...Granted to remain in the Major Medical Extension category for the
Malaysian Classic [Asia]. 1995 Bali Open [Asia], Mitsubishi Major Medical Extension for 2008 and had 23 events to earn remainder of the season...Recorded third career runner-up
2
Galant Tournament [Jpn]. 1997 Tokai Classic [Jpn], Golf $774,164 (combined with 2007 earnings of $11,016 would finish at The INTERNATIONAL, one point behind Retief
Digest Tournament [Jpn]. 1998 Japan PGA Championship equal 2007’s No. 125 earnings of $785,180) and receive Goosen in the Modified Stableford scoring system. Forced
Player Biographies
[Jpn], UBE Kosan Open [Jpn], Mizuno Open [Jpn]. Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the to play 36 holes on Sunday, grabbed the 54-hole lead with
2008 campaign. 2006: Made 19 cuts in 28 events with two 12 points in the first 18 holes. In the final 18 holes, came up
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: short with -3 to finish with 31 points but second-place finish
T11—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; T18—U.S. Open. top-10s. Finished in the top 125 for the sixth time in his nine-
year TOUR career...Shared the first-round lead with Thomas was worth a career-best $540,000...Closed with a 5-under
2008 SEASON: Levet and held second-round lead at Buick Invitational. 67 to finish T3 at Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. 2004:
Played 19 events with two top-25s and a best finish of Closed with 2-over 74. Finished three strokes out of a three- Limited to nine events due to lingering left wrist problems
T11 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee...Playing man playoff won by Tiger Woods...Collected second top-10 after 2003 surgery. Received a Major Medical Extension for
in 2009 on a Major Medical Extension with four events of the season with a T4 finish at the Memorial Tournament. 2005. Missed five weeks after THE PLAYERS Championship
remaining to earn $480,950 (combined with 2007 earnings 2005: Playing on a Major Medical Extension, enjoyed career due to a recurring injury to his left hand. Played two more
of $11,016 and 2008 earnings of $293,214 would equal season, with first appearance in TOUR Championship events before ending season. 2003: Although he recorded
2007’s No. 125 earnings of $785,180) and receive Major thanks to six top-10s...First top-10 of the season came just one top-10, finished in the top 100 on the money list for
Medical Extension status for the remainder of the 2009 in his sixth start, a T2 at the weather-shortened, 54-hole a second straight season...At the Bank of America Colonial,
season. a final-round 64 produced a fourth-place finish...Withdrew
1987A 1 Masters T14 48
1990 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT T39 T62 CUT CUT T52
1991 27 5 2 $37,502/189 British Open CUT T52 CUT
1992 2 1 6,340/257 PGA CUT T16
1993 1 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT
1994 1 1 8,006/258 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33
1995 4 1 3,969/313
1996 2 Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
1997 1 Masters T32
1998 4 3 1 2 114,285/177 U.S. Open T35 T33 CUT T18
1999 13 10 1 4 272,100/141 British Open T41
2000 32 14 2 5 402,017/120 PGA CUT
2001 30 17 5 407,065/124 THE PLAYERS T32 T74 CUT
2002 28 18 1 1 3 6 972,479/62 TOUR Championship 27
2004 9 5 1 2 247,911/178 CA Championship T25
2005 27 22 2 1 6 10 2,133,149/27
2006 28 19 2 4 802,432/106
2007 5 1 51/246 11,016/252
2008 19 7 2 940/183 293,214/179
Total 257 140 3 2 17 46 6,403,089
nationwide Tour
1991 1
Total 1
japan golf Tour
2008 3 3 1 1 2 $210,447

Jobe, Brandt
Brandt Jobe (Continued)

Player biographies
from the 100th Western Open with a shattered hook of left Played on the Japan Golf Tour from 1995-1999 with six
hamate bone (palm of hand). Did not play again until the victories and a pair of runner-up finishes. 1998: Was Player STATISTICS
Valero Texas Open in late September. 2002: Finished in the fourth on 1998 Japan Golf Tour Order of Merit with three
top 100 for the first time in his five-year career...Recorded victories. 1997: Top 20 on Japan Golf Tour Order of Merit 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
a T2 finish at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, with two wins. 1996: Was 20th on Japan Golf Tour Order Scoring Average............................................71.08 (120)
where he held a one-stroke lead over Billy Mayfair heading of Merit with 70.99 scoring average. 1995: Finished 25th Driving Distance............................................298.8 (22)
into Sunday. Final-round 72 left him two strokes behind on Japan Golf Tour Order of Merit and was ranked third Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.35% (177)
winner Charles Howell III, tied with Scott Hoch for second. in scoring with 70.24 average. Winner of Asian Order of Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.45% (45)
2001: For second consecutive year kept his card with a Merit. 1994: Second on Asian Tour Order of Merit. 1993: Putting Average............................................1.823 (179)
strong finish in the season-ending Southern Farm Bureau Third on Asian Tour Order of Merit. 1991: First earned PGA
Classic. Rounds of 67-66 put him in a tie for first, but closed TOUR playing privileges with sixth-place finish at PGA MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 65–U.S. Bank Championship in
69-78, which still earned $14,960 and a T28 finish, that TOUR Qualifying Tournament. 1990: Played Canadian Tour Milwaukee/2
was enough to move him into the top 125. 2000: In first full where he won the British Columbia Open and finished first Career Low Round/Round: 62–2005 FUNAI Classic at
season on TOUR since 1991, retained fully-exempt playing on the Order of Merit while compiling the low scoring aver- Walt Disney World Resort/2
privileges with strong finish to rank 120th on money list...At age for the year. Amateur: Named All-American 1986-88, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $540,000–2005 The
the Phoenix Open, posted his best final-round score of the All Pac-10 Conference 1986-87...Member of 1988 NCAA INTERNATIONAL/2
year, 65, to finish T4. 1999: Joined PGA TOUR as special Championship team while at UCLA. Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 Westin
temporary member in September...Had first two career Texas Open/30
top-20s in major championships with T14 at Masters and PERSONAL:
2
T16 at PGA Championship. Qualified for the Masters by Interest in golf stemmed from his attendance at 1978 U.S.
virtue of being in top 50 in Official World Golf Ranking... Open at Cherry Hills CC in Denver.
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Hot Shots
Brown Deer Park Golf Course
Longest Courses in 2008

Rank Course Par Yds Avg Score Tournament Name
1 Conservatory Course 72 7,663 72.956 Ginn sur Mer Classic
2 Torrey Pines (South Course) 71 7,643 74.712 U.S. Open
3 Torrey Pines (South Course) 72 7,569 73.801 Buick Invitational
4 Trump Intrntl GC 72 7,569 71.998 Puerto Rico Open
5 Magnolia GC 72 7,516 70.378 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
Shortest Courses in 2008

Rank Course Par Yds Avg Score Tournament Name
1 Brown Deer Park GC 70 6,759 68.794 U.S. Bank Championship
2 Pebble Beach GL 72 6,816 72.563 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
3 TPC River Highlands 70 6,837 69.117 Travelers Championship
4 Torrey Pines (North) 72 6,874 71.542 Buick Invitational
5 LaCantera GC 70 6,881 69.189 Valero Texas Open

Dustin JOHNSON
Dustin Johnson
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Single
(through 2010) EDUCATION: Coastal Carolina University
FULL NAME: Dustin Hunter Johnson TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2007
WEIGHT: 190
BIRTHPLACE: Columbia, SC
RESIDENCE: Myrtle Beach, SC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): but he got up and down for the win. Allenby, seeking his PERSONAL:
fifth victory and first since 2001, had a chance to tie at 18,
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2008 Turning Stone Resort Championship. Coached by his college coach, Allen Terrell, at Coastal
but his 12-foot putt for birdie stopped inches short of the Carolina...Can dunk a basketball and could palm a basket-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: hole. Second-youngest winner on TOUR in 2008, at age 24, ball as a seventh grader.
1—Turning Stone Resort Championship; T7—AT&T Pebble behind Anthony Kim.
Beach National Pro-Am; T10—Sony Open in Hawaii.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Player STATISTICS
2008 SEASON: 2007: Finished T14 at the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament.
2
PGA TOUR rookie made the cut in 17 of 30 starts, finishing Went through all three stages of Q-School, winning the first 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
No. 42 on the money list, recording his first PGA TOUR win stage by eight strokes at Auburn University Club...After Scoring Average............................................71.14 (132)
at the Turning Stone Resort Championship...Posted two Driving Distance............................................309.9 (4)
Player Biographies
playing in his first Walker Cup in September, turned profes-
of his three top-10 finishes in his first four starts of the sional on September 28 and made his PGA TOUR debut Driving Accuracy Percentage........................53.10% (191)
season. In just his second start on the PGA TOUR, fired at the 2007 Valero Texas Open. Missed the cut in San Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.51% (129)
three rounds in the 60s to claim a T10 at the Sony Open Antonio. Amateur: Made the cut at the Nationwide Tour’s Putting Average............................................1.784 (75)
in Hawaii, the best finish among the 11 rookies in the field Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational, finishing T50
that week…Fired a career-low 63 in the fourth round of the as an amateur...Was a member of the winning 2007 U.S MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on the way to a T12 finish. Six Walker Cup and the U.S. Palmer Cup teams...A first-team 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/4
of first eight rounds on TOUR were in the 60s...Made his Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Bob Hope Chrysler
All-American at Coastal Carolina University (Conway, SC) Classic/4
fourth cut in four starts with a then-career-best T7 at the for two seasons (2006 and 2007) where he won seven times
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am...Birdied the last two Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2008
during his career...Three-time Big South Conference Player Turning Stone Resort Championship/1
holes to capture his first PGA TOUR victory at the Turning of the Year...All-time scoring leader at Coastal Carolina Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
Stone Resort Championship. Made an 8-foot birdie putt on (72.26) and holds the lowest season scoring average in Texas Open/140
the par-5 18th hole to beat Australian Robert Allenby by school history (70.40)...Won the 2007 Northeast Amateur
one stroke. His second shot on the hole cleared the green and the 2007 Monroe Invitational.
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank Year 08
2007 1 U.S. Open T48
2008 30 17 1 3 6 93,150/134 $1,789,895/42 THE PLAYERS CUT
Total 31 17 1 3 6 1,789,895
nationwide Tour
2007A 1 1
Total 1 1

Johnson, Richard S.
Richard S. Johnson
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Linda; Vera Sophia (6/11/07)
(through 2010) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snowboarding, tennis, cars
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Carl Richard Stanley Johnson TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998

BIRTHPLACE: Stockholm, Sweden
RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): he finished three shots behind Sean O’Hair. Played in the PERSONAL:
2008 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. final threesome, three shots off the lead of J.L. Lewis on Something of a daredevil sportsman as a teenager. Played
Sunday. Posted a final-round 70...Fourth top-10 was a T8 handball at a high level in Sweden and was a tennis
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): at the Buick Open, aided by four rounds in the 60s. 2004: player from age 6. Took up skateboarding and competed
1999 Neuchatel Open Golf Trophy {Eur Chall]. 2002 ANZ Lone top-10 of the season was a T8 at the Chrysler Classic in the Swedish Championships. Suffered seven broken
Championship [Eur]. of Greensboro near season’s end. Enabled Johnson to jump ribs, and also broke a hand and a foot doing stunts…
inside the top 150 and receive partial status for 2005. 2003: Started golf at 15 as his girlfriend’s family played. Won two
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: First top-10 finish of PGA TOUR career came in 14th start of national junior events but did not get picked for the Swedish
2
1—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. the season at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Carded a career- Amateurside…Comes from an international background.
2008 SEASON: best 7-under 64 in the first round. Held or shared the lead His grandfather is an American (New Jersey) who married
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In 13th start of the season, captured first PGA TOUR event for the first 54 holes and led David Toms by one entering the a Swede and settled in Sweden.
at the U.S. Bank Championship to become sixth Swedish final round. Paired with Toms in the final group on Sunday,
player to win on the PGA TOUR. Posted rounds of 63-67-70- carded 2-under 69 to finish T3, four shots behind Toms.
64–264, with birdies on three of his final four holes, to edge Finished T7 at the Valero Texas Open moving from 124th on Player STATISTICS
Ken Duke by one stroke. Carded a hole-in-one in the first the season money list to 111th thanks to a $98,291 payday.
2002: Earned his card for 2003 by finishing T11 at the PGA 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
round (No. 14 at Brown Deer Park Golf Course) and became Scoring Average............................................70.70 (77)
first player since Jim Furyk (2007 Canadian Open) to record TOUR Qualifying Tournament in La Quinta, CA. Made first
an ace en route to victory. TOUR start earlier in the season at The INTERNATIONAL...
Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.97% (96)
Member of the European Tour since 2000...Won for the
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: first time at the ANZ Championship, beating Australians
2007: Claimed three top-25 finishes in 32 starts, including Putting Average............................................1.828 (184)
Craig Parry, Andre Stolz and Scott Laycock in the Modified
a T15 at the Valero Texas Open...Finished T19 at 2007 PGA Stableford format...Made 22 starts on the European Tour
TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn full exemption for MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
with 14 cuts made to finish 60th on the Order of Merit. 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–U.S. Bank Championship in
2008. 2006: Made 17 cuts in 29 starts in second season 2001: Best finish on European Tour was T2 at Sao Paulo
on TOUR, three of which resulted in top-10s, including a Milwaukee/1
Brazil Open. 2000: First full year on the European Tour, with Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 U.S. Bank
playoff loss to Tim Herron at the Bank of America Colonial. a best finish of T2 at the Madeira Island Open. Reached Championship in Milwaukee/1
2005: Playing with partial status, finished safely in the the European Tour via Q-School. 1999: Played the European Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2008 U.S.
top 125 on money list...Posted T9 at the Zurich Classic Challenge Tour, shooting a final-round 64 to come from four Bank Championship in Milwaukee/1
of New Orleans for first top-10 in third start...One month strokes back to win the Neuchatel Open Golf Trophy in his Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 FedEx St.
later, added a T6 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, his second native Sweden. 1998: First professional season, making two Jude Classic/94
top-10 in Memphis (T3 in 2003) in three appearances... cuts in four starts on the European Tour and three starts on
Third top-10 was a T7 at the John Deere Classic, where the European Challenge Tour.
2003 28 16 1 2 3 $559,021/120 PGA CUT CUT CUT
2004 32 18 1 3 461,183/148 THE PLAYERS CUT T27 CUT
2005 16 9 4 5 689,364/116
2006 29 17 1 3 10 1,555,376/50
2007 32 15 3 1,294/159 377,951/165
2008 21 9 1 1 2 97,552/77 884,367/119
Total 159 84 1 1 1 11 26 4,527,262
nationwide Tour
2002 2 2 1 $7,177/192
2005 7 6 1 5 58,568/84
2008 2 1 1 6,300/210
Total 11 9 1 7 72,045

Zach JOHNSON
Zach Johnson
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2007 Masters Tournament FAMILY: Wife, Kim; Will (1/4/07)
(through 2012) EDUCATION: Drake University (1998, Business
FULL NAME: Zachary Harris Johnson Management/Marketing)
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, all sports, downhill ski-
WEIGHT: 160 ing, spending time with wife and son, Drake University
BIRTHDATE: February 24, 1976 and University of Iowa athletics
BIRTHPLACE: Cedar Rapids, IA TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998
RESIDENCE: Heathrow, FL Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): third career win as he recorded a birdie-4 on the first extra money list with a then-record $494,882. Produced two wins and
hole as eagle putt nestled inside one foot. Imada’s second shot a Tour-leading 11 top-10s, including nine top-threes...Victories
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2004 BellSouth Classic. 2007 Masters Tournament, AT&T
Classic. 2008 Valero Texas Open. found the water hazard fronting the 18th hole and was left with came at the Rheem Classic and the Envirocare Utah Classic...
a par putt. Ninth multiple winner of the AT&T Classic. First three Set the Tour’s all-time, single-season money record (surpassed
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): TOUR victories came in Georgia (two in suburban Atlanta, one by Troy Matteson in 2005) and became the first player in Tour
2003 Rheem Classic, Envirocare Utah Classic. in Augusta)...Looking to capture his third TOUR event in Georgia history to top the $400,000 mark in earnings. 2002: Won once
during the year, posted an East Lake Golf Club course-record (Tulsa, OK) on the Hooters Tour. Recorded five top-five finishes,
OTHER VICTORIES (1): 10-under-par 60 in the third round of THE TOUR Championship nine top-10s and finished second on the money list. 2001: Won
2
2006 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge [w/Stewart Cink and Scott en route to a T2 finish, eight behind winner Tiger Woods. final three regular-season events on Hooters Tour, earning the
Verplank]. Opportunity for a 59 passed with a missed bunker shot for birdie nickname “Back-to-Back-to-Back-Zach.” Finished the season as
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: on the par-3 18th hole. Bunker shot was measured at 50 feet, the tour’s leading money winner and Player of the Year. 2000:
1—Valero Texas Open; T9—World Golf Championships-CA 9 inches. Finished seventh in the FedExCup standings to earn a Rookie on the Nationwide Tour...Missed the first six cuts of the
Championship; T10—Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals $700,000 bonus along with $619,500 for T2 finish at East Lake. year but rebounded by making four of the final five cuts with
for Children Open. 2006: First top-10 was solo third in second appearance at World T25 at the Tri-Cities Open his best showing. 1999: Finished third
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, on Prairie Golf Tour after winning twice. 1998: Won once on the
2008 SEASON: defeating Tom Lehman in the consolation final, 3 and 2...Past Prairie Golf Tour and finished sixth on the money list.
Won for the fourth time in his career. At No. 53, finished champion tied for second at BellSouth Classic, 13 shots behind
outside the top 40 on the money list for the first time in his Phil Mickelson. Closed with four consecutive birdies on Sunday PERSONAL:
career. Made the cut in 19 of 25 starts, with seven top-25 (Nos. 15-18) to tie Jose Maria Olazabal for runner-up honors... Began playing golf at age 10…Lists his father and mother among
finishes…Shot 62-64 on the weekend to capture the Valero Runner-up at the Memorial Tournament, his third runner-up his heroes. Father is a chiropractor…Huge Drake University and
Texas Open by two strokes over Charlie Wi, Mark Wilson and finish since he first won on TOUR in 2004...Finished ninth on University of Iowa sports fan…The gallery at BellSouth Classic
Tim Wilkinson. Finished at 19-under-par 261 with four rounds the U.S. Ryder Cup Team list to make his first Ryder Cup Team at first TOUR victory included a group of about 10 men from Iowa
in the 60s. It was his fourth career PGA TOUR victory. The 2007 (1-2-1 record in Ireland). 2005: Posted five top-10s for second who gave him financial support early in his career. Some were
Masters champion entered the week with only one top-10 straight season, including two top-3s...Finished T3 at the Ford seeing him play as a pro for the first time. “It started out as a
finish during the year, a T9 at the World Golf Championships- Championship, thanks in part to a then-career-low 8-under 64 on business, but it ended up as a business family,” Johnson said of
Accenture Match Play Championship, and hadn’t won on the Saturday, which helped him jump 25 spots from T28 to T3 head- his relationship with them. “It’s unbelievable having them here.”
PGA TOUR outside Georgia. Came back the following week ing into the final round...With four rounds in the 60s, finished T2
with his third top-10 effort of the year, a T10 at the Justin at the Buick Open, four strokes behind Vijay Singh. Played with
Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Singh on Sunday and posted a 3-under-par 69. 2004: Became Player STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: just the second player in TOUR history to surpass $2 million in
earnings in his rookie season. Made 24 of 30 cuts and picked 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Recorded two victories, both in the state of Georgia, Scoring Average............................................70.44 (51)
including his first major title at the Masters Tournament. Earned up his first TOUR win in just his 13th career tournament. Along
with Todd Hamilton, became the first pair of rookies to make Driving Distance............................................275.7 (182)
a berth on The Presidents Cup team and finished with a 2-2-0 Driving Accuracy Percentage........................73.91% (4)
record. Finished in the top 40 in first four seasons on TOUR, THE TOUR Championship since 1999, when Notah Begay III and
including three visits to THE TOUR Championship. Earned a Carlos Franco finished in the top 30. Began season outside the Putting Average............................................1.792 (103)
career-best $3,922,338 thanks in part to two wins and a runner- top 200 on the Official World Golf Ranking (207th) and ended the
up finish...Made three birdies in a four-hole stretch on the back season at No. 41...Captured BellSouth Classic in April at age 28 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
nine to win his first major title at the 71st Masters in cold, windy years, 1 month and 10 days. Held the 36- and 54-hole leads after 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent Justin
conditions. Closed with a 3-under 69 for a two-shot victory over opening 69-66-68. Rollercoaster round on Sunday, with birdies Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
Tiger Woods, Retief Goosen and Rory Sabbatini after trailing on five of first 10 holes, followed by four bogeys in five holes. Career Low Round/Round: 60–2007 THE TOUR
54-hole leader Stuart Appleby by two strokes. Johnson finished Converted pars on final three holes to edge Mark Hensby by one Championship presented by Coca-Cola/3
at 1-over 289, matching a Masters record established in 1956 stroke. Became the fourth player to win BellSouth Classic for Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,305,000–2007
for highest winning score. Even though he didn’t go for a par-5 first TOUR victory, joining Tommy Aaron (1970), Paul Stankowski Masters Tournament/1
in two all week, finished 11-under on those holes at Augusta (1996) and Ben Crane (2003). 2003: Earned Nationwide Tour Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 U.S.
National...Posted rounds of 69-67 on the weekend to finish at Player of the Year honors after making the cut in 19 of 20 Open/13
15-under-par with Ryuji Imada at the AT&T Classic. Clinched events, including the last 17 and finishing first on the final
2001 1 Masters CUT T32 1 T20
2002 2 1 1 $57,000 U.S. Open T48 CUT CUT T45 CUT
2003 1 British Open CUT CUT CUT T20 T51
2004 30 24 1 2 5 15 2,417,685/19 PGA T37 T17 CUT CUT CUT
2005 30 21 1 1 5 11 1,796,441/39 THE PLAYERS T8 T58 T16 CUT
2006 27 21 2 1 4 9 2,452,250/24 TOUR Championship 13 16 T2
2007 23 18 2 1 5 10 102,873/7 3,922,338/8 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 3 T33 T33
2008 25 19 1 3 7 93,350/131 1,615,123/53 Bridgestone Invitational T22 T9 T36 T11 T16
Total 139 104 4 4 4 22 53 12,260,837 CA Championship 10 T43 T45 T9 T9
nationwide Tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2007; Ryder Cup, 2006; Algarve World Cup, 2005.
1999 2 1 $945/227
2000 11 4 1 10,280/174
2003 20 19 2 4 3 11 16 494,882/1
Total 33 24 2 4 3 11 17 506,107

Kelly, Jerry
Jerry Kelly
EXEMPT STATUS: 50th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of Hartford (Finance and
FULL NAME: Jerome Patrick Kelly Insurance, 1989)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Son’s sports teams, hockey, all

WEIGHT: 165 sports
BIRTHPLACE: Madison, WI Nationwide Tour Graduate (1995)
RESIDENCE: Madison, WI
FAMILY: Wife, Carol; Cooper Patrick (8/14/98)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: rounds in the 60s for his best showing of the season, two
2002 Sony Open in Hawaii, Advil Western Open. 2007: Competed in the first three events of the PGA TOUR shots out of Brad Faxon-Tjaart van der Walt playoff. 2004:
Playoffs for the FedExCup before missing a spot in THE Finished in the top 30 and made more than $2 million for
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): TOUR Championship by two spots on the points list (No. the third straight season...Did not post a win but matched
1995 Alabama Classic, Buffalo Open. 32). Recorded seven top-10 finishes, two of which came at his career high in top-10s (2003) with eight...Best finish
major championships (Masters, U.S. Open)...At the Masters, came at the season-ending TOUR Championship, where he
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: closed with a 5-under 65 to finish solo third, five strokes
T2—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular, the posted a T5 finish for his best showing at a major, his fifth
made cut in five starts at Augusta...Recorded a fourth con- behind winner Retief Goosen...Saw streak of 27 straight
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Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley; made cuts come to an end when he missed the cut at the
3—Sony Open in Hawaii; T9—Wyndham Championship. secutive top-10 finish came with a final-round 64 to finish
T3 at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. His previous PGA Championship...Contemplated off-season left shoulder
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2008 SEASON: best string of consecutive top-10 finishes was three, coming surgery (AC joint) but decided to try rehab instead. 2003:
Notched a pair of runner-up finishes to secure a ninth in spring 2003...Finished T7 at the U.S. Open, five strokes Earned a career-best 10 top-10s...Tied the TOUR record for
consecutive season in the top 60 of the money list…Began behind champion Angel Cabrera. One of just five players to consecutive birdies with eight (Nos. 7-14) in the third round
the season in Hawaii with consecutive 67s at the Sony record top-10s in first two majors of the year. 2006: Finished of the Las Vegas Invitational at TPC Summerlin...Earned
Open in Hawaii to claim solo third. The 2002 Sony Open in the top 40 (No. 39) on the TOUR money list for the fifth spot on the U.S. Presidents Cup Team. 2002: Finished
in Hawaii champion also claimed top-five finishes at the time in last six years in a year that included two second- top 10 on the money list for the first time in his career...
event in 2003 and 2004…Recorded his second top-five place finishes...Recorded his best finish on TOUR since his Earned first career victory in 200th career TOUR start at
finish of the season with a T2 at the inaugural Puerto Rico two wins in 2002 with a runner-up finish at the Chrysler the Sony Open in Hawaii. Shared first-round lead and held
Open, where he fell one stroke shy of winner Greg Kraft. Classic of Tucson, one behind Kirk Triplett...With four third-round lead outright on way to defeating John Cook by
Final-round 70 featured two birdies and 16 pars…Collected rounds in the 60s, was runner-up to Corey Pavin in home one stroke...Second TOUR victory came just 18 events after
his second runner-up finish of the season with at T2 at the state at the U.S. Bank Championship. Entered final round the first at the Advil Western Open.Four rounds in the 60s,
Memorial Tournament, two behind winner Kenny Perry. Has two strokes behind Pavin, but was unable to make up any including a final-round 65, gave him the come-from-behind
posted two top-10s in 12 starts at the Muirfield Village Golf ground as Pavin matched his 3-under-par 67. 2005: Finished win. Kelly began the day three strokes back of third-round
Club…Claimed his third top-10 Wyndham Championship 58th on the money list, lowest showing since finishing leader Robert Allenby and finished two strokes ahead of
finish in the last four years with a T9 at Sedgefield Country 59th in 2000...Former University of Hartford golfer returned runner-up Davis Love III. 2001: Made more than $1 million
Club with four rounds in the 60s. to area for Buick Championship, finishing T4 with four in a season for the first time in his career, $1,491,607 (35th).
1991 1 Masters T20 48 T31 T20 T5 CUT
1992 1 U.S. Open T57 T37 CUT CUT T40 83 T7 CUT
1993 2 British Open T44 CUT T28 W/D T47 CUT T26 T49 CUT
1995 2 1 $4,733/306 PGA CUT W/D T26 CUT T44 CUT CUT CUT T34 48 CUT CUT
1996 31 17 1 4 5 336,748/59 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T31 CUT T42 4 T11 CUT T6 CUT CUT T28 T32
1997 34 13 3 7 234,257/103 TOUR Championship 4 T13 3
1998 31 17 2 8 340,144/87 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T5 T5 T17 T33
1999 34 22 1 2 8 533,702/77 Bridgestone Invitational 77 T53 T19 T46
2000 32 23 3 12 784,754/59 CA Championship CNL T4 T21 T16
2001 31 21 1 7 11 1,491,607/35
2002 29 21 2 8 14 2,946,889/6
2003 30 23 1 10 16 2,158,342/26 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (1), 2003.
2004 29 27 1 8 15 2,496,222/17
2005 31 21 4 11 1,352,487/58
2006 31 18 2 5 8 1,737,800/39
2007 28 21 1 7 10 94,680/32 1,978,034/36
2008 31 15 2 1 4 8 101,105/51 1,652,400/50
Total 408 260 2 6 5 67 133 18,048,119
nationwide Tour
1993 28 15 1 3 10 $61,074/25
1994 26 19 8 11 60,928/26
1995 28 23 2 1 15 19 188,878/1
Total 82 57 2 2 26 40 310,881

Jerry KELLY
Jerry Kelly (Continued)
For sixth consecutive year, played in 30-plus events...Led victory. Finished rookie season 59th on money list. 1995:
THE PLAYERS Championship through the second and third Named Nationwide Tour Player of the Year. Was leading Player STATISTICS
rounds. Closing 73 dropped him to fourth, four strokes money-winner with $188,878. Won Alabama Classic and
behind Tiger Woods...Held one-stroke third-round lead in Buffalo Open. 1992: Won 1992 Wisconsin State Open. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Reno-Tahoe Open but closed with 71 and lost by one stroke Scoring Average............................................70.84 (91)
to John Cook’s final-round 64. 2000: Finished 59th on the PERSONAL: Driving Distance............................................278.2 (173)
TOUR money list with $784,754. Ranking equaled previous University of Wisconsin volunteer assistant golf coach. Driving Accuracy Percentage........................64.81% (80)
career best when he won $336,748 in 1996. 1999: Made Wife Carol’s brother, Jim Schuman, played on Nationwide Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.60% (122)
cut in 22 of 34 events...Finished third at Greater Milwaukee Tour from 1990-93 and is the Badgers’ head coach and Putting Average............................................1.807 (149)
Open after holding 54-hole lead. Final-round 71 dropped Kelly’s instructor…All-city hockey selection in high
him to solo third, four strokes behind Carlos Franco. 1996: school…University of Hartford golf teammates included MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Madison, WI, native nearly captured first TOUR title in TOUR members Tim Petrovic and Patrick Sheehan… 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–John Deere Classic/3
front of home-state fans. Trailed by three strokes entering Visited troops in the Persian Gulf for Thanksgiving 2006 Career Low Round/Round: 62–2003 The Honda Classic/2
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on a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour with TOUR Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2 times,
final round of Greater Milwaukee Open. Shot closing 64 most recent 2002 Advil Western Open/1
to catch Loren Roberts and force playoff after each shot members Corey Pavin, Donnie Hammond, Frank Lickliter II
and Howard Twitty. Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 FedEx St.
tournament-record 265. Roberts birdied first extra hole for Jude Classic/18
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TPC Summerlin
Hot Shots
Courses with the Shortest Driving Distance (All holes)
Rank Course All Drives (Avg.) # of Drives
1 Pebble Beach GL 264.9 3,360
2 Harbour Town GL 265.9 5,726
3 Innisbrook Resort 266.4 5,616
4 PGA National 266.6 6,146
5 Atunyote Golf Club 271.2 5,726
Courses with the Longest Driving Distance (All holes)

Rank Course All Drives (Avg.) # of Drives
1 TPC Summerlin 296.6 5,810
2 Montreux G&CC 293.8 5,655
3 LaCantera GC 292.6 5,712
4 Firestone CC (South Course) 291.0 4,480
5 East Lake GC 290.6 1,680

Kim, Anthony
Anthony Kim
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 two-time tournament winner FAMILY: Single
(through 2011) EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Anthony Kim SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball, football

BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA
RESIDENCE: Dallas, TX; plays out of Royal Oaks CC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): Championship and the Booz Allen Classic at the age of 23, Received Sponsor Exemption into the Valero Texas Open
2008 Wachovia Championship, AT&T National. and Sergio Garcia (2001), who won the MasterCard Colonial and finished T2 in his TOUR debut, earning an exemption
and the Buick Classic at age 21…Recorded first top-10 fin- into the following week’s Southern Farm Bureau Classic…
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: ish in a major championship (in four starts) with a T7 at the In just two starts, earned $338,067…Also competed in two
1—Wachovia Championship, AT&T National; T2—Verizon British Open…Kept the top-10 streak intact a week later Nationwide Tour events. Amateur: Three-time All-America
Heritage; T3—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, BMW in Ontario at the RBC Canadian Open with a T8, his sixth (2004-2006) and NCAA Freshman of the Year (2004) at
Championship, THE TOUR Championship presented by top-10 of the year. Fired a 29 on his back nine in the second Oklahoma. One of three finalists for 2006 Ben Hogan
Coca-Cola; T7—British Open; T8—RBC Canadian Open. round, needing only 10 putts. On his front nine in the third Award. Two victories as a junior and finished the season
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round, he fired a 4-under 31…Posted all four rounds in the as the seventh-ranked collegiate golfer by Golfweek...
2008 SEASON: 60s on his way to a T3 finish at the BMW Championship, his Member of the victorious 2005 United States Walker Cup
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Capped a sensational sophomore season on TOUR with two seventh top-10 finish of the season…Played a crucial role Team along with J.B. Holmes, Nicholas Thompson and Jeff
victories (Wachovia Championship and the AT&T National) as the United States won the Ryder Cup, including an emo- Overton, all rookies on TOUR in 2006...Four-time American
and a leading role on the victorious U.S. Ryder Cup team. tional victory over Ryder Cup veteran Sergio García 5 and 4 Junior Golf Association All-America.
Made the cut in 19 of 22 starts on his way to a fourth-place in the first match of the Sunday Singles…Jumped to a four-
finish in the FedExCup standings. Notched a career-high stroke lead after an opening-round 6-under 64 at THE TOUR PERSONAL:
eight top-10 finishes, including six top-three finishes… Championship presented by Coca-Cola, and then led by two Owns belt buckles with inscription “AK,” Kim’s nickname…
Making his first start of the season in close proximity to his at the midway point. Rounds of 72-69 on the weekend led Good friends with Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee.
high school, La Quinta High, posted a T3 finish at the Bob a T3 finish, his eighth top-10 finish of the season...Finished
Hope Chrysler Classic. Was one of just three players to post second on TOUR in All-Around Statistical category.
all five rounds in the 60s, eventually finishing four strokes
behind winner D.J. Trahan…Claimed the second runner-up CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Player STATISTICS
finish of his career at the Verizon Heritage, three strokes 2007: Youngest rookie on TOUR in 2007 enjoyed success-
behind champion Boo Weekley. First T2 came in his profes- ful first campaign with four top-10s, including a T3 at the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
sional debut at the 2006 Valero Texas Open…Became the Zurich Classic of New Orleans...Earned TOUR card via T13 Scoring Average............................................69.28 (3)
youngest winner on TOUR in six years with a five-stroke finish at 2006 Qualifying Tournament at PGA West, where Driving Distance............................................300.9 (13)
victory over Ben Curtis at the Wachovia Championship. Kim, the California native grew up playing the game. Qualified Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.34% (155)
22 at the time, finished at a record 16-under par 272, three through all three stages, one of eight players to do so... Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.78% (62)
strokes better than the previous tournament record held by Played into third PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup event, Putting Average............................................1.762 (26)
Tiger Woods. Became the youngest winner since Sergio the BMW Championship, and finished 43rd in FedExCup
Garcia won his third TOUR title at the 2002 Mercedes-Benz MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
points...First top-10 of the season was a T9 at the Nissan 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent THE
Championship…Captured second TOUR title with a two- Open, aided by a final-round 64...Posted rounds of 66-67 TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola/1
stroke victory over Fredrik Jacobson at the AT&T National on the weekend to finish T5 at the Shell Houston Open... Career Low Round/Round: 63–2007 Crowne Plaza
with rounds of 67-67-69-65–268. Overcame a three-stroke Third top-10 was a T3 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Invitational at Colonial/1
deficit to 54-hole leader Tom Pernice, Jr., to move into fifth aided by rounds of 69-65 on the weekend...Tied with Kevin Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,152,000–
in the FedExCup standings and sixth in the U.S. Ryder Cup Na for first-round lead at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at 2008 Wachovia Championship/1
standings. Joined Tiger Woods (4), Kenny Perry (3) and Phil Colonial after a 7-under-par 63. Finished T18...Finished T7 at Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
Mickelson (2) as a multiple winner in 2008. The last two the Wachovia Championship to take the lead for FedExCup Texas Open/6
players with multiple TOUR victories in one season under points among the rookie class. 2006: Turned professional in
age 24 were Adam Scott (2004), who won THE PLAYERS August after three years at the University of Oklahoma…
2006 2 2 1 1 2 $338,067 U.S. Open T20 T26
2007 26 20 1 4 10 93,192/43 1,545,195/60 British Open T7
2008 22 19 2 1 3 8 10 114,419/4 4,656,265/6 PGA T50 T55
Total 50 41 2 2 4 13 22 6,539,527 THE PLAYERS CUT T42
TOUR Championship T3
nationwide Tour Bridgestone Invitational T36
2006 2 1 $1,550/298
Total 2 1 1,550 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2008; Walker Cup, 2005.
european Tour
2008 5 5 2 2 $434,470

Greg KRAFT
Greg Kraft
(through 2010) EDUCATION: University of Tampa (1986, Business)
FULL NAME: Gregory Thomas Kraft SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports
WEIGHT: 190 Q SCHOOL: 1991, 1992, 1995, 2005
BIRTHDATE: April 4, 1964 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BIRTHPLACE: Detroit, MI
RESIDENCE: Clearwater, FL; plays out of Belleair CC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): cut. Finished T16 at the Miccosukee Nationwide Tour event, when it was unofficial event in Hattiesburg, MS. Birdied
his only start on the Nationwide Tour. 2003: Made only nine 72nd hole to defeat Morris Hatalsky and Tad Rhyan by one
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2008 Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
starts on the season, with a best finish of T28 at the AT&T stroke. During season had T6 at Freeport-McMoRan Classic,
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 2002: Made 31 starts on where he was 54-hole leader, one stroke ahead of Payne
2005 Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. the PGA TOUR with his best finishes of T6 coming at the Stewart and Russ Cochran before closing with 3-over-par
Touchstone Energy Tucson Open early in the season. 2001: 75. 1992: Only top-10 finish, T6 at Kemper Open....Birdied
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Opened the season with two top-10s and secured his TOUR last two holes to make cut in Qualifying Tournament, then
1—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular; cared for the 2002 season with seven straight cuts to finish fired 5-under-par 31 on back side of TPC at The Woodlands
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7—Viking Classic; T10—THE PLAYERS Championship. the year. Earned $503,605 and finished 103rd on the money to earn TOUR card.
2008 SEASON: list. 2000: Earned third top-10 at Advil Western Open, the
PERSONAL:
Player Biographies
Earned his first official PGA TOUR title in his 379th TOUR third third-place finish of his career...Also had second con-
secutive top-10s at MasterCard Colonial (T2 in 1999) with Interested in race cars of any kind, but hastens to add: “I’m
start at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open. (Win at the 1993 not so interested that I would attempt to drive one anytime
Deposit Guaranty Classic was unofficial as it was played T6 after rounds of 67-68-71-67...Made 23 cuts in 29 starts
for his best career percentage...Also tied for 13th at the soon.”
opposite the Masters.) Also recorded three top-10 finishes
for the first time since 1999. Surpassed the $1-million mark Memorial Tournament. 1999: For the first time in his career,
for the first time in his career. Carded rounds of 69-66-69-
70–274 in Puerto Rico to overtake Bo Van Pelt. Birdied the
recorded a pair of runner-up finishes in a single season with
second place at Doral-Ryder Open and T2 at MasterCard
Player STATISTICS
71st hole to take a three-shot lead to the last hole, where Colonial...Held share of 54-hole lead at MasterCard Colonial 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
he made bogey to claim a one-shot win over Van Pelt and after tying course record with third-round 61, then closing Scoring Average............................................71.12 (126)
Jerry Kelly…Finished T10 at THE PLAYERS thanks in part to with 70. 1998: Earned best finish of season with T4 at Driving Distance............................................274.1 (187)
a third-round 68, the low round on Saturday…Four rounds United Airlines Hawaiian Open...In contention for three Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.11% (30)
in the 60s helped him finish 7th at the Viking Classic. rounds at Motorola Western Open before final-round 75 Greens in Regulation Percentage.................59.75% (190)
placed him T5. Held first-round lead after opening 67 and Putting Average............................................1.778 (51)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: followed with rounds of 70-66 to stand one off Vijay Singh’s
2007: Finished sixth at the Wyndham Championship, his 54-hole lead. In field as sponsor’s exemption...Fired third- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first top-10 since the 2002 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. round course-record 65 in PGA Championship at Sahalee 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent Valero
2006: Made 14 of 26 cuts on TOUR with two top-25s, includ- CC. Opened 71-73 and closed with another 73 for T23. Texas Open/3
ing a T19 at The INTERNATIONAL. 2005: Finished T18 at 1996: Recorded career-best five top-10 finishes -- Deposit Career Low Round/Round: 61–1999 MasterCard
2005 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to regain status on Guaranty Golf Classic (T3), LaCantera Texas Open (T4), Colonial/3
TOUR. Spent season on Nationwide Tour where he finished Shell Houston Open (T5), Quad City Classic (T9) and GTE Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–2008 Puerto
26th on the money list and picked up his first career victory Byron Nelson Classic (T10). Led by four through 54 holes at Rico Open presented by Banco Popular/1
at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. 2004: Played in only Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic, but 71 on Sunday dropped Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Bob Hope
four tournaments on the PGA TOUR, lowest of his career him into T3, three behind winner Willie Wood. 1993: Chrysler Classic/89
since joining the TOUR in 1992, and did not make a single Captured Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic to claim $54,000
1992 30 11 1 3 $88,824/140 U.S. Open T68 T53 CUT
1993 24 13 1 4 5 290,581/60 British Open T47
1994 30 13 1 1 3 5 279,901/69 PGA T47 CUT CUT T23 T61 T69
1995 35 15 1 7 137,655/139 THE PLAYERS T78 CUT CUT T62 T22 T65 CUT
1997 35 18 5 152,109/139
1998 25 17 2 6 326,571/94 Year 07 08
1999 28 19 2 3 6 810,777/52 PGA CUT
2000 29 23 1 2 6 597,021/81 THE PLAYERS T10
2001 33 19 2 5 503,605/103
2002 31 12 1 2 222,614/171
2003 9 6 71,756/220
2004 4
2006 26 14 2 273,734/179
2007 10 5 1 3 1,335/155 278,590/179
2008 21 11 1 3 5 93,710/125 1,204,559/90
Total 397 211 1 4 3 28 69 5,570,005
nationwide Tour
1990 9 4 2 $2,575/154
1991 28 18 4 12 31,404/36
1992 1 1 1 1 3,031/162
1993 1 1 1 1 5,250/139
1998 2 1 1 1 3,947/167
2004 1 1 1 8,250/206
2005 21 13 1 3 10 172,490/26
2007 16 7 2 29,732/134
2008 2
Total 81 46 1 10 30 256,680

Kresge, Cliff
Cliff Kresge
EXEMPT STATUS: 97th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Mason McCoy (8/16/00)
FULL NAME: Clifford Terry Kresge EDUCATION: University of Central Florida (1991, Liberal
Player biographies

WEIGHT: 195 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Spending time with son Mason,
BIRTHDATE: October 3, 1968 music
BIRTHPLACE: Lakewood, NJ TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991
RESIDENCE: Heathrow, FL; plays out of Heathrow CC Q SCHOOL: 2000
and Ridgefields CC (Kingsport, TN) Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002, 2006)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: Chrysler Classic, three strokes out of a Charley Hoffman-John Q-School’s final round. Was lining up a long par putt at the
T3—2002 B.C. Open, 2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational pre- Rollins playoff. 2006: Finished third on the Nationwide Tour water-guarded ninth green when he kept moving back and
sented by MasterCard. money list to regain his PGA TOUR card for 2007. Posted fell into the water. Climbed out, missed the putt and made
eight top-10s and career-high 14 top-25s in 26 starts, includ- bogey, but managed to finish the back nine in rain pants and
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): ing his third career win, at the Oregon Classic presented by a wet shirt to complete the grueling 108 holes of competition
2002 Virginia Beach Open, Hershey Open. 2006 Oregon Kendall Automotive Group. After finishing regulation tied at 18-under par...Finished 36th on NGA/Hooters Tour money
Classic Pres’d by Kendall Automotive Group. with Ricky Barnes at 17-under 271, parred the third extra hole list. 1998: Member of the Nationwide Tour. 1997: Got off to
to collect the $81,000 first-place prize...Also had three other a successful start in his rookie season on the Nationwide
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: top-threes, a runner-up at the LaSalle Bank Open, a T3 at Tour, posting four top-10s in his first five events. Best finishes
T3—Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard; the Chitimacha Louisiana Open and a T3 at the Cox Classic... were T3 in the Lakeland Classic and Greater Austin Open.
5—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya, Verizon
Section
Had a hole-in-one on No. 9 during the first round of the Amateur: All-America selection in 1990, when he won two
Heritage; T10—the Memorial Tournament presented by Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. 2005: Finished No. 52 on the college events.
Morgan Stanley. Nationwide Tour money list with four top-10s. 2004: Finished
2008 SEASON: No. 175 on the PGA TOUR money list, with a T14 at the Bell PERSONAL:
Canadian Open his best showing. 2003: Finished in the top Greatest thrills in golf were meeting Arnold Palmer and
Finished inside the top 100 (No. 97) for just the second time holing out a pitch shot for eagle to win his first Nationwide
in his career. Also surpassed $1 million in season earnings 100 on the TOUR money list for the first time in his career...
Qualified for his first major championship, finishing T10 at Tour event at the 2002 Virginia Beach Open…His golf
for the first time in his career, thanks to a career-high swing is natural, has never used an instructor…Got started
four top-10 finishes…Finished fifth at the Mayakoba Golf the U.S. Open at Olympia Fields CC...Returned to Chicago
three weeks later for the 100th Western Open and collected in golf at age 8 when parents moved to the 13th hole of
Classic for first top-10 of the season. Closed with rounds of Dubsdread GC in Orlando, FL.
64-67 to finish five strokes behind champion Brian Gay… a career-best $156,375 payday that helped him secure his
Matched his best PGA TOUR finish (2002 B.C. Open) with card for the 2004 season. Paired with Tiger Woods on the
a T3 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Gained a spot in the weekend, shot 69-71 to finish T6, eight shots back of Woods. Player STATISTICS
field when Ernie Els withdrew early in the week. Previous 2002: Earned return to TOUR by finishing fifth ($245,265) on
the Nationwide Tour money list...Notched playoff wins at the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
best Arnold Palmer Invitational finish was a T56 in 2007… Scoring Average............................................70.70 (77)
As the father of an autistic son (Mason), posted another top- Virginia Beach Open and the Hershey Open, along with being
named Player of the Month (May). Chipped in from 45 feet for Driving Distance............................................281.7 (155)
five finish at the Verizon Heritage in April, National Autism Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.32% (122)
Awareness Month. Special Autism Awareness pins were eagle to defeat Arron Oberholser on the second extra hole at
worn by many PGA TOUR players to show their support. the Virginia Beach Open and dropped a four-foot birdie putt Putting Average............................................1.797 (121)
Finished fifth at Harbour Town despite battling a stomach on third extra hole to win a four-player playoff at the Hershey
virus…After opening with rounds of 73-73-74, a final-round Open...Surpassed the $200,000 mark in just 12 events, tying MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
68 led to a T10 effort at the Memorial Tournament. the Tour record set by Ian Leggatt in 2000...Played in just two 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Mayakoba Golf Classic at
PGA TOUR events and recorded tournament-low 10-under- Riviera Maya/3
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: par 62 on final day of B.C. Open to jump from T47 to T3, Career Low Round/Round: 62–2002 B.C. Open/4
Member of the PGA TOUR in 2001, 2003-04 and 2006-08. the second top-10 of his TOUR career. 2001: Was a rookie Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $301,600–2008 Arnold
Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1997-98, 2002 and on the PGA TOUR. Season-best finish came in first start, Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard/T3
2005-06. 2007: Enjoyed a career-best year, earning more T5 at the Touchstone Energy Tucson Open, his only top-10. Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 EDS Byron
than $900,000 in his fourth season on TOUR, thanks to seven 2000: Gained his first PGA TOUR card by virtue of a T21 Nelson Championship/121
top-25 finishes...Only top-10 finish was a T6 at the Bob Hope finish at the Qualifying Tournament. Gained notoriety during
1994 1 U.S. Open T10 T62
1996 1 PGA CUT
1998 1 THE PLAYERS CUT T28 65
1999 2 1 $4,876/328
2000 1
2001 31 12 1 2 220,649/163
2002 2 2 1 1 1 101,370
2003 32 18 3 5 734,667/87
2004 33 10 2 258,062/175
2007 30 23 1 7 88,865/95 901,549/113
2008 28 13 1 4 6 94,830/113 1,068,207/97
Total 165 79 2 10 23 3,289,381
nationwide Tour
1994 4 2 $1,803/192
1995 5 2 1 2,535/193
1996 3 1 490/276
1997 29 21 2 5 11 64,711/34
1998 16 7 2 8,653/131
2000 3 1 1 3,600/214
2002 22 16 2 4 9 245,265/5
2005 28 12 4 8 107,523/52
2006 26 20 1 1 2 8 14 339,763/3
Total 136 82 3 1 4 21 46 774,342

Matt KUCHAR
Matt Kuchar
EXEMPT STATUS: 70th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Georgia Tech (2000, Management)
FULL NAME: Matthew Gregory Kuchar SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, boats, planes, hiking,
HEIGHT: 6-4 skiing
BIRTHDATE: June 21, 1978 JOINED TOUR: 2002
BIRTHPLACE: Winter Park, FL Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006)
FAMILY: Wife, Sybi; Cameron Cole (10/11/07)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): during the final round of the John Deere Classic. 2004: A 1997 U.S. Amateur champion following three consecutive
T10 at the HP Classic of New Orleans was his only top-10 wins by Tiger Woods...Lost in the quarterfinals in 1998
Section
2002 The Honda Classic.
finish in 28 starts. 2003: After winning for the first time, when defending the U.S. Amateur crown at Oak Hill...
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): struggled through a difficult season which saw him fall out As a sophomore in 1998 at Georgia Tech, finished 21st
2006 Henrico County Open. of the top 125 on the money list...Best result came at the at Masters and 14th at U.S. Open. Finish at Masters was
FedEx St. Jude Classic, a 20th-place finish thanks to a pair best 72-hole finish by an amateur in 20 years. There was
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: of 67s on the weekend. 2002: Opened the season with a talk of his turning pro, but Kuchar instead finished out his
2—Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open; T4 at the Sony Open in Hawaii...Two months later earned collegiate career at Georgia Tech, where he was a two-time
2
T3—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya; T7—Verizon his first victory at The Honda Classic. Closed with a pair of first-team All-America selection and the Yellow Jackets’
Heritage; 9—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial; T10— 66s to defeat Brad Faxon and Joey Sindelar by two strokes. second player to be a four-time All-ACC selection (along
the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley.
Player Biographies
Made four consecutive birdies on the back nine to help him with David Duval). Awarded Fred Haskins Award in 1998 as
2008 SEASON: rally from a four-shot deficit to Sindelar at the turn. Victory the nation’s top collegiate golfer...1998 ACC Player of the
Had a career-best five top-10 finishes on the way to a jumped him from No. 149 in Official World Golf Ranking to Year...Six career collegiate victories for Tech was bested
career best in earnings ($1,447,638). In his sixth start of the No. 50 and qualified him for the Masters on the last day to only by Duval’s eight.
season, finished T3 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, posting qualify...Finished T5 at the Fed Ex St. Jude Classic, worth
four rounds in the 60s. Finished four behind champion Brian $133,475 to push him over the $1-million mark for the first PERSONAL:
time in a single season...Finished T9 at Tampa Bay Classic Got started in golf when his mother, Meg, upgraded the
Gay...The following month at the Verizon Heritage, played country club membership to include golf when he was 12
his weekend 36 holes 7-under-par to finish T7 with Michael presented by Buick, posting four sub-par rounds. 2001:
Earned 2002 PGA TOUR card through sponsor exemptions... years old. Matt and his dad tried golf and were hooked...
Letzig, Camilo Villegas, Stewart Cink and Lucas Glover... Father, Peter Kuchar, is an excellent tennis player who was
Work with swing coach, Chris O’Connell, out of Dallas paid Ranked second behind Charles Howell III in PGA TOUR non-
member earnings with $572,669 in only 11 starts. Earnings ranked No. 1 in doubles at one time in the state of Florida...
off in Fort Worth. A second-round, 6-under-par 64 earned Matt’s wife, Sybi, was a standout tennis player at Georgia
ninth place...Posted back-to-back top-10s with his T10 would have ranked him 91st on TOUR official money list...
After missing the cut in his first three TOUR starts, playing Tech, where they met.
finish at the Memorial Tournament. First time he posted
consecutive top-10s since joining the TOUR in 2001... on a sponsor exemption, secured his card for 2002 with
Second-place finish at the Justin Timberlake Shriners two big finishes...Earned first top-10 in a TOUR event in Player STATISTICS
Hospitals for Children Open was his best on TOUR since he sixth start as professional. Professional at Air Canada
won the 2002 Honda Classic. His only other second-place Championship produced T3 worth $197,200. Season earn- 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
finish came in 2001. ings total at that point of $269,253 earned him Special Scoring Average............................................70.42 (48)
Temporary Membership...Best effort of season came in San Driving Distance............................................275.4 (183)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Antonio, where he was two strokes behind Justin Leonard Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.41% (68)
2007: In first season back on the PGA TOUR, had best after 54 holes of Texas Open. Playing in the final group on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.82% (114)
performance since winning in 2002, with two top-10s... Sunday, closed with 69, as did Leonard, for T2 with rookie Putting Average............................................1.787 (81)
Recorded a final-round 6-under-par 66 at the AT&T Pebble J.J. Henry. The Texas Open paycheck of $264,000, clinched
Beach National Pro-Am to finish T6...Former Georgia Tech 2002 TOUR card in only eighth start of season...Made three MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
All-America, posted T3 at the AT&T Classic in Duluth, GA, starts in Nationwide Tour events, including a T2 at the 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent Justin
aided by a third-round 8-under-par 64...Had a hole-in-one Siouxland Open in July...Played from Australia to Mexico, Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
during the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. on the Nationwide Tour, Canadian Tour and the Golden Career Low Round/Round: 63–4 times, most recent 2008
2006: Spent most of his season on the Nationwide Tour, Bear Tour. 2000: After finishing his collegiate career at Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
where he earned his first career win at the Henrico County Georgia Tech in May, decided to stay amateur and briefly Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–2002 The
Open by beating Paul Claxton in a playoff. Finished No. 10 took a job in finance...Played in the Westin Texas Open Honda Classic/1
on the final money list to earn his 2007 PGA TOUR card... at LaCantera in October as an amateur and missed the Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 BellSouth
Missed the cut in six of his eight TOUR starts. 2005: Only cut. One month later, made his professional debut at the Classic/46
top-10 finish came at the MCI Heritage...Had a hole-in-one 2000 Australian Open (won by Aaron Baddeley). Amateur:
1998A 6 5 2 Masters T21 T50 CUT
1999A 4 2 U.S. Open T14 CUT CUT CUT CUT T48
2000A 1 British Open CUT CUT CUT CUT
2001 11 6 1 1 2 4 $572,669 PGA CUT
2002 27 14 1 4 6 1,237,725/49 THE PLAYERS W/D CUT T16 CUT
2003 23 8 2 176,047/182 Bridgestone Invitational T38
2004 28 13 1 4 509,257/139
2005 21 9 1 3 402,786/159
2006 8 2 30,297/241 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Amateur Team Championship, 1998; Walker Cup, 1999.
2007 26 16 1 2 4 89,021/92 886,146/115
2008 27 16 1 1 5 8 94,590/115 1,447,638/70
Total 182 91 1 2 3 15 33 5,262,565
nationwide Tour
2001 3 2 1 1 1 $38,739/95
2006 21 16 1 2 5 11 300,867/10
Total 24 18 1 3 6 12 339,606

Kuehne, Hank
Hank Kuehne (KEE-knee)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Henry III (9/19/05)
FULL NAME: Henry August Kuehne II EDUCATION: Southern Methodist University (1999,
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-2 Communications)
WEIGHT: 205 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, meditation
BIRTHDATE: September 11, 1975 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999
BIRTHPLACE: Dallas, TX JOINED TOUR: 2003
RESIDENCE: Palm Beach Gardens, FL; plays out of Old
Palm GC
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: card for the 2006 season. 2004: Recorded two top-10s and established a school record for low round, firing a 63 at the
T2—2003 Shell Houston Open, 2005 John Deere Classic. finished in the top 100 on the money list...First top-10 was Golf World Invitational.
a solo fifth at the Nissan Open, in his first career start at
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): Riviera…Next top-10 did not come until September, a T6 PERSONAL:
2002 Texas Challenge [Can], TELUS Quebec Open [Can]. at the Deutsche Bank Championship. 2003: Earned TOUR Lists playing in the 1999 Masters and winning the 1998 U.S.
card for 2004 with $872,139 in earnings as a non-member Amateur, with older brother Trip as his caddie, as his big-
OTHER VICTORIES (2): playing primarily on Sponsor Exemptions. Began the season gest thrills in golf…Credits his father for giving him his start
2003 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Jeff Sluman]. 2004 with partial status on the Nationwide Tour...Topped TOUR in golf…Lists Fred Couples as his hero…Sister, Kelli, was
2
Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Jeff Sluman]. in Driving Distance, averaging a record 321.4 yards, unseat- a two-time U.S. Women’s Amateur champion and currently
plays on the LPGA. Brother, Trip, a former All-American at
2008 SEASON: ing John Daly who had won eight consecutive Driving
Section
Distance titles...Finished T3 at the BellSouth Classic and T2 Oklahoma State, won the 2007 U.S. Mid-Amateur and was
Did not compete as he continues to recover from a back in the 2008 Masters field. Trip was the 1994 U.S. Amateur
injury. Coupled with 2006-07 winnings of $24,677, has 18 at Shell Houston Open and earned enough money to push
past the 150th player (Tom Scherrer) on the 2002 PGA TOUR runner-up to Tiger Woods.
events to earn $636,221, equaling No. 125 from 2006.
money list, enabling him to become a Special Temporary
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Member of the TOUR. 2002: Made the cut in four of six tour-
2007: After playing in just three events, was granted a Major
Medical Extension carryover as he continues return from a
naments, including top-25 finishes at the B.C. Open (T19)
and the Kemper Insurance Open (T23)...2002 Order of Merit
Player STATISTICS
back injury...Missed the cut in all three starts, and did not champion on the Canadian Tour. Posted two victories, at
play after the Stanford St. Jude Championship...Played in 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the Texas Challenge and the TELUS Quebec Open...Earned Scoring Average............................................73.15 (N/A)
three Nationwide Tour events, with a best finish of T19 at International Rookie of the Year honors. 2001: Played nine Driving Distance............................................304.7 (N/A)
the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. 2006: Limited to just nine events on the European Tour and had one top-10, a T8 at the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................45.24% (N/A)
events due to a back injury. Missed seven of nine cuts and Moroccan Open. 2000: Made the cut in two of six tourna- Greens in Regulation Pct..............................51.85% (N/A)
did not play again after THE PLAYERS Championship. 2005: ments, with a T13 at the GTE Byron Nelson Classic, his best Putting Average............................................1.786 (N/A)
Despite making only 12 cuts, managed to collect $786,817 showing. 1999: Turned pro midway through the year and
and finish 104th on the money list...Broke through with T2 made two cuts in six starts, with a T29 at the Bell Canadian MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
finish at John Deere Classic, posting four rounds in the 60s Open his best result. Amateur: Missed the cut at the 1999 2008 Low Round/Round: 73–2 times, most recent Stanford
to finish one shot behind champion Sean O’Hair. Matched Masters...1998 U.S. Amateur champion, defeating Tom St. Jude Championship/2
career-best finish at the 2003 Shell Houston Open, and McKnight, 2 and 1, in the finals at Oak Hill CC in Rochester, Career Low Round/Round: 63–2002 B.C. Open/2
$352,000 paycheck was largest of his career...Second top- NY...Began college career at Oklahoma State but later Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $352,000–2005 John
10 was a solo fourth at The INTERNATIONAL, five points transferred to Southern Methodist University. Second-team Deere Classic/T2
behind champion Retief Goosen in the Modified Stableford All-American as a junior at SMU…Winner of two individual Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 HP Classic
scoring system. Improved his season earnings to $739,091 titles during the 1996-97 season...Tied SMU’s all-time low of New Orleans/102
with his $240,000 payday in Colorado, helping secure his 54-hole total of 208 at the Dr Pepper Intercollegiate and
1998A 1 Masters CUT
1999A 2 1 U.S. Open 65
1999 6 2 $19,869/258 PGA CUT
2000 6 2 1 85,656 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT
2002 6 4 2 80,840
2003 23 14 1 1 4 5 872,139
2004 30 15 2 8 816,889/99 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Amateur Team Championship, 1998.
2005 30 12 1 2 3 786,817/104
2006 9 2 24,677/244
2007 3
Total 116 52 2 1 8 19 2,686,886
nationwide Tour
2000 4 1 $2,337/241
2001 2
2002 4
2007 3 2 1 8,518/214
Total 13 3 1 10,855

Martin LAIRD
Martin Laird
EXEMPT STATUS: 125th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Colorado State University (2004,
FULL NAME: Martin Charles Campbell Laird Marketing)
HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: European soccer, watching
WEIGHT: 190 sports, music, cars
BIRTHDATE: December 29, 1982 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004
BIRTHPLACE: Glasgow, Scotland Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007)
FAMILY: Single
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Player STATISTICS
Section
T4—2008 Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, Wyndham 2007: Made the cut in 19 of 27 events on the Nationwide
Championship. Tour, including nine top-25 finishes. Finished the year
2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
No. 13 on the money list, with $252,679. Got off to a
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): strong start with weekend appearances in nine of his Scoring Average............................................71.23 (141)
2007 Athens Regional Foundation Classic. Driving Distance............................................296.3 (31)
first 10 starts. Became the first player from Scotland to Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.58% (114)
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: win on the Nationwide Tour with his one-stroke win over Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.46% (44)
Jeremy Anderson and Justin Bolli at the Athens Regional
2
T4—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, Wyndham Championship; Putting Average............................................1.778 (51)
T7—The Barclays. Foundation Classic. Ended the year in strong fashion with
a T3 at the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Player Biographies
2008 SEASON: at Barona Creek. 2006: Won the 2006 San Juan Open, his 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent
Made 20 of 29 cuts with three top-10 finishes in his rookie second career Gateway Tour win. 2005: Made the cut in Wyndham Championship/4
season on TOUR, landing in the 125th position on the money eight of 19 starts on the Nationwide Tour, with a T18 at Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008
list in the final week...Rookie birdied five consecutive holes the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open his only top-25 Wyndham Championship/4
Sunday (Nos. 2-6) at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open on his finish. 2004: Missed the cut at the 2004 Envirocare Utah Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $224,400–
way to a 6-under 66 and a T4 finish, his first career top-10... Classic in his only career Nationwide Tour start prior to his 2008 Wyndham Championship/T4
Posted his second-consecutive T4 two weeks later at the rookie season in 2005. Won the 2004 Denver Open for his Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 The
Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in first win on the Gateway Tour. Amateur: Two-time All- Barclays/201
Greensboro, NC. Laird, who was the first-round co-leader America selection at Colorado State University, where he
with Bob Heintz after a 63, ended the week with another won four collegiate golf tournaments. Holds school records
7-under-par 63 in the final round...Shot a final-round 67 to for top-10 (23) and top-20 finishes (31).
finish T7 at The Barclays...Entered the final tournament,
the Children’s Miracle Network Classic, ranked 126th on PERSONAL:
the money list. Finished T21 at the Disney tournament to Coached at Colorado State by Jamie Bermel, who was
jump into the 125th spot after Shane Bertsch, ranked 125th Masters champion Zach Johnson’s coach at Drake
entering the week, missed the cut. University.
2008 29 20 3 5 100,393/67 $852,752/125
Total 30 20 3 5 852,752
nationwide Tour
2004 1
2005 19 8 1 $18,488/156
2007 27 19 1 1 5 9 252,679/13
2008 1
Total 48 27 1 1 5 10 271,166

Leaney, Stephen
Stephen Leaney (LEE-knee)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Exemption FAMILY: Wife, Tracey; Sebastian (9/19/03), Sienna
FULL NAME: Stephen John Leaney Grace (12/6/2006)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars, wine, family, cricket

BIRTHDATE: March 10, 1969 JOINED TOUR: 2004
BIRTHPLACE: Busselton, Australia
RESIDENCE: Perth, Australia
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: just third since posting a solo second at 2003 U.S. Open in week. 1998: Won twice on the European Tour and finished
2—2003 U.S. Open. suburban Chicago at Olympia Fields...Second top-10 was a 11th in Volvo Order of Merit. Won Moroccan Open by eight
T7 finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Increased strokes to record maiden victory in Europe. Added TNT
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (7): his season earnings to $696,599 with his $160,050 payday, Dutch Open which he dedicated victory to his close friend,
1995 Victorian Open [Aus]. 1997 Victorian Open [Aus]. 1998 helping him secure his card for the 2007 season. 2005: Did Stuart Appleby, whose wife died in Paris earlier that week...
Moroccan Open [Eur], TNT Dutch Open [Eur], ANZ Players not post a top-10 but finished in the top 125 (No. 105) on the Captured the ANZ Players Championship in homeland of
Championship [Aus]. 2000 TNT Dutch Open [Eur]. 2002 TOUR money list aided by five top-25s, a T11 at Wachovia Australia. 1997: Captured second career Victorian Open.
Linde German Masters [Eur]. Championship, T21 at the Memorial Tournament, T14 at 1995: First professional title of note at the Victorian Open
2
U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee and T12s at Buick in Australia.

BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: Open and Michelin Championship at Las Vegas...Aced the
PERSONAL:
Section
T30—FBR Open. par-3 third hole in the third round of the Shell Houston Open
Two ribs cut out in December 1993 after doctors diagnosed
2008 SEASON: with a 6-iron from 199 yards. 2004: Finished 68th on the
blood clot. Took 18 months to recover…Has twice missed
Made nine of 17 cuts before an injury cut his season short money list in his first official season as a member. Season
included two top-10s, six top-25s and over $1 million in earning a PGA TOUR card by one stroke at the finals of
in July. Will play on a Major Medical Extension in 2009. Qualifying School (1998 and 2000).
Has 11 events to earn $694,789, which coupled with earn- earnings...Finished fourth at the World Golf Championships-
ings of $157,963 in 2008, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 Accenture Match Play Championship, falling to Tiger Woods
money list and earn the Major Medical Extension status for in the semifinals, 2 and 1. In consolation final, lost to Darren
the remainder of the 2009 season. Clarke, 1-up. Four wins came over Fred Funk, Mike Weir,
Colin Montgomerie and Ian Poulter. 2003: Joined the PGA Player STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: TOUR as a Special Temporary Member prior to the Western
2007: Recorded a career-high eight top-25 finishes in a sea- Open, having earned $709,600 in five events, exceeding 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
son in which he eclipsed the $1 million mark in earnings for the No. 150 (Tom Scherrer/$356,657) from the 2002 TOUR Scoring Average............................................71.89 (180)
the second time in his career. Was eligible for the first two money list...Recorded his first top-10 on the PGA TOUR Driving Distance............................................272.7 (193)
events in the PGA TOUR’s Playoffs for the FedExCup, but with T9 at World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.91% (48)
was forced to withdraw after the first round of each due to Play Championship after losing to eventual champion Tiger Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.02% (162)
a wrist injury. Notched his first top-10 finish of the season Putting Average............................................1.821 (174)
Woods (7 and 6). Defeated Justin Leonard and Bob Estes
in his fifth start with a T8 effort at the PODS Championship. in the first two rounds...Posted best TOUR finish, with a
Finished third at the Verizon Heritage after beginning his MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
runner-up at the U.S. Open, three strokes back of Jim Furyk... 2008 Low Round/Round: 67–Buick Open/1
final round with a 30 on the front nine...Second shot on the Represented Australia with Stuart Appleby at the World
par-4 16th hit a tree and caromed out of bounds, resulting Career Low Round/Round: 64–2005 FUNAI Classic at
Cup and played for the International Team at The Presidents Walt Disney World Resort/2
in a double bogey and ending his chances at the title... Cup in South Africa. 2002: Ensured a five-year exemption
Marked his best finish on the PGA TOUR since the 2003 Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $650,000–2003 U.S.
on the European Tour when he won the Linde German Open/2
U.S. Open where he finished in solo second to Jim Furyk. Masters. 2001: Took a six-week break after The TNT Open Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Ford
2006: Retained card for 2007 on the strength of two top- when he returned home to Adelaide to get married. 2000: Championship at Doral/22
10s…Posted first top-10 with a T4 at the Cialis Western Collected a second TNT Dutch Open title in three years,
Open, aided by a final-round 3-under-par 68. Top-10 was leading from start to finish and making just one bogey all
1995 1 Masters T17
1998 2 1 $5,650/306 U.S. Open CUT 2 T40
1999 4 1 British Open CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT T37 T65 CUT
2000 1 PGA 68 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
2001 1 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
2002 2 2 1 26,732 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T9 4 T33
2003 9 6 1 2 3 723,986 Bridgestone Invitational T71 T22
2004 24 17 2 6 1,166,560/68 CA Championship T23 63
2005 29 18 6 758,057/105
2006 27 14 2 5 746,747/116 Year 08
2007 26 15 1 2 8 90,325/74 1,015,200/97 THE PLAYERS CUT
2008 17 9 678/195 157,963/208
Total 143 83 1 1 8 29 4,600,895
NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup (2), 2003, 2004; The Presidents Cup, 2003; Dunhill Cup (2),
nationwide Tour 1999, 2000.
2002 2 2 1 2 $28,477/121
Total 2 2 1 2 28,477

Tom LEHMAN
Tom Lehman (LAY-mun)

EXEMPT STATUS: Top 25 on the PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Melissa; Rachael (5/30/90), Holly
Money List (Minor Medical Extension) (8/13/92), Thomas Andrew (7/24/95), Sean (3/18/03)
FULL NAME: Thomas Edward Lehman EDUCATION: University of Minnesota
HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly fishing, golf course design,
WEIGHT: 215 hunting, all sports
BIRTHDATE: March 7, 1959 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1982
BIRTHPLACE: Austin, MN Q SCHOOL: 1983, 1984
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of DC Ranch Nationwide Tour Graduate (1991)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): PGA TOUR career money list with a secondary exemption of where he lost approximately 25 pounds between August
a Minor Medical Extension for 2009. On the medical exemp- 2005 and February 2006…Finished fourth at the World
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1994 Memorial Tournament. 1995 Colonial National
Invitation. 1996 British Open, THE TOUR Championship. tion, has six events to earn $176,101, which combined with Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship,
2000 Phoenix Open. 2008 earnings of $676,651, would equal 2008’s No. 125 falling to Zach Johnson in the consolation match, 1-up...
earnings and subsequently be upgraded to Major Medical Recorded the 19th runner-up finish of his career, losing
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (4): Extension status for the remainder of 2009...First top-10 of to Dean Wilson in a playoff at The INTERNATIONAL.
1990 Reflection Ridge. 1991 Gulf Coast Classic, South the season was a T8 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It The two ended regulation with 34 points in the Modified
Carolina Classic, Santa Rosa Open. was his fifth top-10 at Bay Hill out of 16 starts in Orlando... Stableford format, but Wilson’s birdie on the second extra
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Recorded his sixth top-10 in his 17th appearance at THE hole dropped Lehman’s career playoff record to 0-3…
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): PLAYERS with a T6 finish. Continued success on the Withdrew from World Golf Championships-American
1993 Casio World Open [Jpn]. 1997 Loch Lomond World
Player Biographies
par-3 17th where he is 11-under par in 62 career rounds, Express Championship following the Ryder Cup to attend
Invitational [Eur]. including hitting land 61 times...Becomes eligible to join Byron Nelson’s funeral. 2005: T2 at the Buick Invitational.
OTHER VICTORIES (7): the Champions Tour at the 2009 AT&T Champions Classic Birdied the last six holes on the North Course during
1995 Hyundai Team Matches [with Duffy Waldorf]. 1996 in March. first round to finish at 10-under 62 (matched career low).
Hyundai Team Matches [with Duffy Waldorf], PGA Grand Increased the lead to three through 36 holes in matching the
Slam of Golf, Skins Game. 1997 Skins Game, Wendy’s
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: tournament record at 15-under 129 (Lenny Clements-1996).
2007: Finished in the top 125 on the money list for the 16th Shared the 54-hole lead with Luke Donald after a 1-over 73.
Three-Tour Challenge. 1999 Target World Challenge pre- consecutive season on the strength of three top-10s…
sented by Williams. 2000 Hyundai Team Matches [with Finished three back of Tiger Woods after bogeying the final
Opened with three rounds in the 60s en route to a T5 finish two holes…Finished as runner-up for the second time in his
Duffy Waldorf]. at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, five strokes behind cham- career at THE PLAYERS Championship. Played 27 holes on
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: pion Vijay Singh...Claimed T5 finish at the Crowne Plaza Monday, including a tournament-best final-round 4-under
T6—THE PLAYERS Championship; T8—Arnold Palmer Invitational at Colonial. Despite numerous rain delays, post- 68, which carried him into the clubhouse at 8-under 280.
Invitational presented by MasterCard. ed four rounds in the 60s for the first time since the 2004 Fell one shot short as Fred Funk converted an up-and-down
Michelin Championship at Las Vegas...Carded three rounds par from a greenside bunker on the 72nd hole. 2004: On
2008 SEASON: in the 60s to finish T6 at the Travelers Championship.
Recorded two top-10s and placed 142nd on the PGA TOUR November 3, was named 2006 Ryder Cup Captain by the
2006: Posted best finish on money list since 2001, dividing PGA of America...After struggling most of the year, posted
money list, his lowest finish since 1991. Also made just time between competition and Ryder Cup Captain duties
17 starts, the fewest since 1991, and didn’t play after The top-10s in four of last five starts. In final three starts, held at
for the United States squad, which lost at Oakland Hills... least a share of the lead entering the final round...Aided by
Barclays. Will use a one-time exemption of Top 25 on the Credited much of on-course success to fitness regimen
1983 22 9 1 $9,413/182 Masters T3 2 40 T18 T12 CUT
1984 26 9 9,382/184 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T6 T19 T33 3 T2 3 T5
1985 26 10 2 20,232/158 British Open T59 T24 1 T24 CUT
1986 2 PGA CUT T39 CUT T14 T10 T29
1987 1 THE PLAYERS T13 T11 CUT T14 T8 6 T2
1990 1 TOUR Championship T13 28 12 1 T15 15
1992 29 25 1 1 9 15 579,093/24 CA Championship T25 CNL T39 61 DNS
1993 27 20 1 6 12 422,761/33
1994 23 21 1 1 1 10 16 1,031,144/4 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1995 18 16 1 1 1 5 12 830,231/15 Masters T31 6 T18 CUT CUT T13 CUT
1996 22 20 2 2 1 13 19 1,780,159/1 U.S. Open T28 T23 T24 T45 CUT CUT
1997 21 18 1 1 9 14 960,584/19 British Open CUT T4 CUT CUT T46 CUT T23 CUT T51 T32
1998 23 18 1 1 5 12 1,033,673/25 PGA T34 W/D CUT T29 CUT CUT CUT T69 T42
1999 23 19 4 5 9 1,435,564/24 THE PLAYERS CUT 8 T12 T28 T39 CUT T2 T27 T23 T6
2000 21 18 1 1 7 13 2,068,499/12 TOUR Championship T15 T18 T15
2001 23 18 2 1 5 12 1,907,660/20 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 T9 T5 T33 T17 4
2002 22 17 3 8 868,632/74 Bridgestone Invitational T15 T31 T38 T41 T42
2003 25 19 1 2 9 1,173,237/61
2004 19 16 1 4 11 1,343,277/53 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (3), 1994, 1996, 2000; Ryder Cup (3), 1995, 1997,
2005 20 15 2 4 7 1,655,416/46 1999, 2006 (Captain); World Cup, 1996; Dunhill Cup (2) 1999, 2000.
2006 20 14 1 4 6 1,692,081/42
2007 19 12 3 5 89,050/90 880,824/116
2008 17 8 2 3 92,830/139 676,651/142
Total 450 322 5 19 8 96 186 20,378,513
nationwide Tour
1990 19 12 1 5 8 $41,338/17
1991 28 27 3 3 11 24 141,934/1
Total 47 39 4 3 16 32 183,272

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a final-round 64, posted his first top-10 of the year, a T4 at Did not make the cut at the British Open after suffering a
the Bell Canadian Open and the first since a T8 at the 2003 separated right shoulder just prior to the event while on a Player STATISTICS
Buick Classic...A month later at the Michelin Championship family outing in England. Was attempting a handstand for
at Las Vegas, finished T2, one back of winner Andre Stolz... his children when the mishap occurred and played with the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Entered final round of Chrysler Classic of Greensboro tied injury the remainder of the year before undergoing surgery Scoring Average............................................70.79 (82)
for the lead with Brent Geiberger at 12-under. Finished T4... in November in the Los Angeles area. 1997: Tied with Tiger Driving Distance............................................282.0 (148)
Tied for the lead with Briny Baird entering the final round Woods after 54 holes at the Mercedes Championships and Driving Accuracy Percentage........................64.53% (87)
of the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort, but was after final round was canceled, the two played off at the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.13% (165)
overtaken by rookie Ryan Palmer’s final-round 62. Finished par-3 seventh hole. Lehman hit his tee shot in the water, Putting Average............................................1.834 (189)
T6. 2003: Earned first top-10 with solo second at AT&T Woods then hit to tap-in range for victory...At U.S. Open,
Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, his best finish since T2 at water at 71st hole kept him from chance at victory and MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 66–Arnold Palmer Invitational
the 2001 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas. Entered 72nd hole finished third, two strokes behind Ernie Els. Joined Bobby presented by MasterCard/1
tied with Davis Love III at 13-under-par. Love two-putted 18 Jones as only player to lead U.S. Open after three rounds Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2005
for birdie to claim one-shot victory 2002: 74th on the money three straight years...With T4 at MCI Classic, moved to Buick Invitational/1
list was the lowest since he returned to the TOUR full-time No. 1 in Official World Golf Ranking. Only second player Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $597,333–2005 THE
in 1992...Converted to a long putter at the WORLDCOM from U.S. to lead World Ranking at the time, following PLAYERS Championship/T2
CLASSIC in April. 2001: Runner-up at Sony Open in Fred Couples, who led for 15 weeks in 1992. Relinquished Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 MCI
Hawaii...Winner of Charles Bartlett Award, given by GWAA spot the next week when Greg Norman was second at Classic/1
for unselfish contributions to golf. Has raised several mil- Spanish Open. 1996: PGA TOUR Player of the Year...
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lion dollars through his charity tournament in Minneapolis Leading money-winner with then-record $1,780,159...First
and is involved with “Match Point,” a Phoenix program victory came at British Open at Royal Lytham and St. PERSONAL:
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that matches adults with troubled children...With opening Annes. After consecutive 67s, shared 36-hole lead with Awarded the first Byron Nelson Prize by the Salesmanship
rounds of 63-62 in Invensys Classic, shared first-round lead Paul McGinley. Followed with a course-record 64 in third Club of Dallas at the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship
and held second-round lead outright. Finished T2, one stroke round to lead Nick Faldo by six strokes, and his closing Opening Ceremony. The Byron Nelson Prize is awarded to
behind Bob Estes. First two rounds tied PGA TOUR record round 73 was enough for a two-stroke victory over Ernie Els a person or organization in the golf world who exemplifies
for opening two rounds. 2000: Had most financially reward- and Mark McCumber. First American professional to win the ideals of “giving back” that Byron Nelson personified.
ing season of 12-year career with earnings of $2,068,499 at that venue and the first since amateur Bobby Jones in The Salesmanship Club of Dallas awarded $100,000 to the
and a 12th-place finish on the TOUR money list...Kicked off 1926...Closed out year with dominant performance at TOUR McKenzie Monks Foundation, an organization that helps
the season in red-hot fashion with three consecutive top- Championship. After sharing first-round lead with Vijay kids cope with cancer. Said Lehman about the honor, “I’ve
10s, including his first official money TOUR victory since Singh at 66, shot 67 to open a four-stroke margin after 36 been inspired in my life by Byron Nelson. He’s inspired
winning the 1996 THE TOUR Championship...At the Phoenix holes. Led by nine after bogey-free 64, eventually winning me to want to be a better golfer but more importantly a
Open, earned his fifth PGA TOUR title. Drained 10-foot putt by six over Brad Faxon. 1995: Earned second win at Colonial better person.”…Credits marriage with giving him focus
for par on final hole, then watched Robert Allenby miss a National Invitation...Opened that season with second at to do well on TOUR…Brother, Jim Lehman, Jr., is his
five-footer that would have forced a playoff...Came close United Airlines Hawaiian Open...After MCI Classic, missed agent…His wife, Melissa, was enlisted as his caddie at
at MCI Classic, where he held clubhouse lead on Sunday a month of the season due to colon surgery...Third at U.S. 1998 Nissan Open when regular caddie Andy Martinez
after shooting 65. Stewart Cink’s own closing 65 snatched Open after sharing 54-hole lead with Greg Norman. 1994: suffered two broken ribs in a pickup basketball game
away win...Withdrew from INTERNATIONAL due to torn First served notice of things to come with breakthrough the night before the start of the event. Went to a lighter
cartilage in right knee, then underwent surgery prior to PGA season that included his first TOUR victory at Memorial carry bag instead of the heavier TOUR version…Lehman
Championship...Participated in third Presidents Cup and Tournament. That win helped him secure first $1-million Design Group design projects include the Somerby Golf
compiled a 3-2 record while lending support to victorious season on TOUR...Earlier that year was runner-up to Jose Club in Byron, MN, former site of the Nationwide Tour’s
U.S. Team...Prior to official money season, was victorious Maria Olazabal at Masters. 1992: In first year back on PGA Rochester Area Charities Showdown at Somerby; the TPC
in unofficial Williams World Challenge. 1999: Made suc- TOUR was 24th on money list, including T2 at Hardee’s Golf Twin Cities, done with Arnold Palmer, as the site of the 3M
cessful return to form after off-season shoulder surgery... Classic. 1991: Won three times on the Nationwide Tour... Championship on the Champions Tour in Minneapolis; and
Four runner-up finishes that year—Bay Hill Invitational, Was that tour’s top money-winner and Player of the Year. The Gallery Golf Club in Tucson, AZ, co-designed with John
Greater Milwaukee Open, FedEx St. Jude Classic and Buick 1990: Won once on the Nationwide Tour in 1990. 1985: Fought, formerly host of the World Golf Championships-
Open—were most ever for him in a single season. 1998: After three lukewarm seasons on TOUR from 1983-85, Accenture Match Play Championship.
Turned in T2 at THE PLAYERS Championship and T5 at the played in Asia, South Africa and elsewhere for the rest
U.S. Open, his third straight top-five finish at the event... of the 1980s.

Justin LEONARD
Justin Leonard
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Amanda; Reese Ella (9/14/03), Avery
(through 2010) Kate (3/29/05), Luke Garrett (7/22/06)
FULL NAME: Justin Charles Garrett Leonard EDUCATION: University of Texas (1994, Business)
HEIGHT: 5-9 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hiking, skiing
BIRTHDATE: June 15, 1972 JOINED TOUR: 1994
BIRTHPLACE: Dallas, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (12): after making a 19-foot birdie putt on the second playoff the FBR Open in Phoenix. 2005: Recorded two victories and
hole, the par-3 11th, to defeat Trevor Immelman and Robert earned a berth on U.S. Presidents Cup squad...Earned his
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1996 Buick Open. 1997 Kemper Open, British Open.
1998 THE PLAYERS Championship. 2000 Westin Texas Allenby. Was three strokes back through 54 holes but ninth career win by firing a final-round 67 and coming from
Open at LaCantera. 2001 Texas Open at LaCantera. 2002 surged up the leaderboard with a final-round 68 and cap- three strokes behind 72-hole leader Joe Ogilvie to win by
WORLDCOM CLASSIC - The Heritage of Golf. 2003 The tured his 12th career win on TOUR. Finished at 4-under 276, three strokes at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Five rounds
Honda Classic. 2005 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, FedEx St. the highest 72-hole total since this event moved to the TPC in the 60s led to his first win in almost two years (Honda
Jude Classic. 2007 Valero Texas Open. 2008 Stanford St. Southwind course in 1989…Finished T7 at The Barclays Classic, March 16, 2003) and the fifth come-from-behind
Jude Championship. thanks in part to a final-round 67. Moved from eighth to fifth win of his career….Collected multiple wins in a season for
2
in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup standings…T7 just the second time in his career after winning the FedEx
OTHER VICTORIES (1): the following week at the Deutsche Bank Championship, St. Jude Classic by a stroke over two-time defending cham-
Player Biographies
2000 CVS Charity Classic [with Davis Love III]. moving to fourth in the FedExCup standings…In third Ryder pion David Toms. Went wire-to-wire for the first time in his
Cup appearance, had a 2-1-1 record for winning American career on TOUR. Held TOUR season-high, eight-stroke lead
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Team. It was his first Ryder Cup start since the U.S. won in through 54 holes but posted a final round 2-over 73 to hold
1—Stanford St. Jude Championship; 2—Bob Hope 1999…Finished T10 at THE TOUR Championship presented on by one over Toms, who posted a final-round 7-under 63.
Chrysler Classic; 4—World Golf Championships-Accenture by Coca-Cola. Second time in his career he has won after posting an over-
Match Play Championship; 5—Buick Invitational; T7—The par score without a single birdie in the final round. He won
Barclays, Deutsche Bank Championship; T8—Mercedes- CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the MCI Heritage in 2002 with a 2-over 73 final-round score
Benz Championship; T10—THE TOUR Championship pre- 2007: Rallied late in the year to win for the 11th time in his without a birdie...No. 11 in U.S. Presidents Cup standings,
sented by Coca-Cola. career and totaled more than $2 million in earnings...Began tabbed as a Captain’s Selection by Jack Nicklaus. Responded
the year with eight consecutive missed cuts and finished
2008 SEASON: with three top-10s in last four starts, including a win at the
with a 3-1-1 record, including a Sunday singles victory over
At age 35, recorded his 12th career victory (Stanford St. Tim Clark. 2004: Near-miss at PGA Championship. Shared
Valero Texas Open...Reunited early in the season with second-round lead with Vijay Singh at 9-under 135 and was
Jude Championship) and went on to play an integral part instructor Randy Smith, who taught Leonard the game from
on the winning U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Made the cut in 24 one back of Singh through 54 holes. Held one-stroke lead
an early age at Royal Oaks GC in Dallas...Finished T2 with over Chris DiMarco and Singh through 71 holes but missed
of 25 starts, with eight top-10 finishes and an eighth-place Jason Gore and Woody Austin at the Buick Open after Brian
finish in the FedExCup standings…Recorded his fourth a 12-footer for par on the 72nd hole to force a three-man,
Bateman birdied the final hole to win...Jumped from No. three-hole playoff. Finished T2 after Singh was only one of
career top-10 finish at the Mercedes-Benz Championship 161 to No. 33 during the PGA TOUR Fall Series, with 16 of
with a T8 effort in his ninth appearance at the event… the three to record a birdie during the playoff. 2003: Earned
20 rounds under-par during that stretch...Carded rounds of eighth career victory at The Honda Classic and had the birth
Posted the 16th runner-up finish of his career at the Bob 65-67-64-65–261 to claim his 11th TOUR title at the Valero
Hope Chrysler Classic. Carried a four-stroke lead into of first daughter…Came from behind to win The Honda
Texas Open. Won with a birdie on the third playoff hole, the Classic with rounds of 63-70-64-67–264. Co-leader through
the final round, but an even-par 72 left him three strokes par-3 17th, to defeat Jesper Parnevik. Posted three birdies
behind tournament winner D.J. Trahan (final-round 65). The 18 holes with Notah Begay III and Jeff Brehaut. Entered
and four pars over the final seven holes to force the sudden- final round one stroke behind Davis Love III, and carded
finish was his fifth top-10 in his last six starts, dating back death playoff. Victory was first since the 2005 Stanford St.
to his victory at the 2007 Valero Texas Open…Finished 5-under 67 to earn one-stroke win over Love and Chad
Jude Championship, a span of 63 tournaments. Joined Campbell. Winning 72-hole total of 264 broke previous
fifth at the Buick Invitational for his third top-10 on three Arnold Palmer to become the only three-time winners of the
starts on the season…Finished fourth at the World Golf Honda Classic record of 266 set by Blaine McCallister in
event. 2006: Had the lowest finish on money list in career 1989...At the Bank of America Colonial, was 10-under-par
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, los- (109th), with two top-10s in 26 starts. Failed to qualify for
ing to Henrik Stenson in the consolation final, 3 and 2. Lost through 17 holes in final round with a chance to post a 59
THE TOUR Championship for just the second time since with a birdie. Bogeyed the 18th hole to finish with a 9-under
to Stewart Cink in the semifinals…Won for the second joining the TOUR full-time in 1995...Best finish was a T7 at
time in Memphis at the Stanford St. Jude Championship 61, tying the course record, and finished T2. Also holds a
1993A 7 5 1 Masters CUT T27 T7 T8 T18 T28 T27 T20 CUT T35 T13
1994 13 5 1 2 4 $140,413/126 U.S. Open T68 T50 T36 T40 T15 T16 CUT T12 T20 CUT T23
1995 31 25 2 7 13 748,793/22 British Open T58 CUT 1 T57 T2 T41 CUT T14 CUT T16 T52
1996 29 23 1 1 8 13 943,140/11 PGA T8 T5 2 CUT CUT T41 T10 T4 CUT T2 CUT
1997 29 25 2 1 1 8 13 1,587,531/5 THE PLAYERS T34 T65 T37 1 T23 T22 CUT T44 T21 T42 CUT
1998 28 22 1 2 8 13 1,671,823/8 TOUR Championship T7 T6 T8 T5 T12 T16 T22 T18 T21 28
1999 28 26 2 2 7 25 2,020,991/8 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T9 T33 T17 T33 T33
2000 28 22 1 3 4 14 2,023,465/14 Bridgestone Invitational 20 T2 T28 T23 T50 T19
2001 30 22 1 9 12 1,783,842/25 CA Championship T11 T25 CNL T11 T28 T46
2002 26 23 1 1 7 17 2,738,235/8
2003 23 19 1 1 4 13 2,450,525/17 Year 06 07 08
2004 25 21 1 3 9 1,531,023/42 Masters T39 T20
2005 24 17 2 4 8 2,665,131/12 U.S. Open CUT CUT T36
2006 26 17 2 5 781,756/109 British Open CUT T16
2007 29 17 1 1 5 9 89,238/86 2,079,248/33 PGA CUT CUT T58
2008 25 24 1 1 8 15 111,638/8 3,943,542/10 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT
Total 401 313 12 16 4 86 184 27,109,459 TOUR Championship T10
Accenture Match Play Championship T33 4
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* Bridgestone Invitational T31 T9 T20
CA Championship T34
NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (4), 1996, 1998, 2003, 2005; Ryder Cup (3), 1997,
1999, 2008; World Amateur Team Championship, 1992; Walker Cup, 1993; Dunhill Cup, 1997;
World Cup (2), 1997, 2003.

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share of the course record (61) at the TPC Las Colinas, the his first three starts...Nearly won his second British Open in
host course of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship... July, losing to Paul Lawrie in three-way playoff with Jean Player STATISTICS
Teamed with American Jim Furyk at World Cup and played Van de Velde...His 45-foot putt on 17th hole at The Country
on his third Presidents Cup squad. 2002: Finished in the top Club during Sunday singles match with Jose Maria Olazabal 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
10 in earnings for the first time since 1999 and captured earned decisive half-point that regained Ryder Cup for U.S. Scoring Average............................................70.06 (15)
TOUR event for third consecutive season...Picked up sev- Won four consecutive holes (12-15) to square match and Driving Distance............................................280.2 (164)
enth career victory at the WORLDCOM CLASSIC. Closed set up his 17th-hole heroics. 1998: Won a tournament for Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.24% (41)
with a 73 to edge Heath Slocum by one stroke. Became first third year in a row and earned $1,671,823 to finish eighth Greens in Regulation Pct..............................66.06% (33)
player to shoot over-par in the final round and win since on money list...Nabbed one of the year’s biggest prizes in Putting Average............................................1.750 (11)
Scott McCarron at the 2001 BellSouth Classic. Also the first March, when he came from five strokes back to overtake
without a birdie in the final round and win since Vijay Singh Lee Janzen on the final day at THE PLAYERS Championship. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Valero
at the 1995 Buick Classic. Singh won with a playoff birdie... Opened with a 72 and followed with rounds of 69-70 before Texas Open/3
Opened with rounds of 72-66 to shared the 36-hole lead at firing a 5-under-par 67 Sunday for a two-stroke victory over Career Low Round/Round: 61–2 times, most recent 2003
the PGA. Had a three-shot lead over eventual champion Tom Lehman and Glen Day. Five-stroke comeback was larg- Bank of America Colonial/4
Rich Beem after posting the only round in the 60s, shooting est ever on PLAYERS Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass and Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–
a third-round 69 amid winds gusting to 40 mph. Closing 77 was one shy of Raymond Floyd’s tournament record estab- 2008 Stanford St. Jude Championship/1
dropped him to T4. 2001: After struggling early in the sea- lished in 1981 at Sawgrass CC. 1997: Won first major Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 Masters
son with a swing change, rallied to once again qualify for championship at British Open. After opening with 67 in Tournament/5
THE TOUR Championship for the seventh consecutive time blustery conditions at Royal Troon, trailed Jim Furyk and
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by earning $1,783,842...Had a very successful year playing Darren Clarke by two strokes. Remained two back after
in Texas by winning once and added three other top-10s in second-round 66, but fell five behind Jesper Parnevik after Open and finished second to Duffy Waldorf at LaCantera
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as many starts. Was able to defend his title in the Texas three rounds. Closing 65 was only round in 60s by a player Texas Open. Finish vaulted him to first TOUR Championship
Open at La Cantera. Became the first player to win in con- who began round under par. Won by three strokes over appearance. 1994: Earned TOUR privileges without making
secutive years at the Texas Open since Arnold Palmer won Parnevik and Clarke. At age 25, was youngest British Open trip to Qualifying Tournament by finishing third at Anheuser-
three in a row (1960-62). Led by three strokes after 36 holes champion since Seve Ballesteros won in 1979 at 22... Busch Golf Classic, his third professional start. Amateur:
and held that lead to capture sixth victory by two strokes Nearly earned second major title at PGA Championship. Played in eight TOUR events as an amateur, making five
over J.J. Henry and Matt Kuchar. Earlier in the year, posted Shared third-round lead with Davis Love III after course- cuts...Member of winning 1993 U.S. Walker Cup team...
a T4 at Shell Houston Open, a T6 at the Verizon Byron record 65 and stood seven strokes in front of next-closest Only golfer in Southwest Conference history to win four
Nelson Classic and a T5 in the MasterCard Colonial. 2000: rival. Closing 71 left him alone in second, five strokes consecutive conference championships...All-American at
Along with a victory, also finished second three times... behind Love...Member of U.S. Ryder Cup team. 1996: First University of Texas in 1993-94...Winner of 1994 Dave
Earned a five-stroke victory at Westin Texas Open. Shot TOUR victory came at Buick Open. Shot 65-64-69 to lead by Williams Award...1992 U.S. Amateur champion.
66-67 and stood one back through 36 holes. Third-round 71 one after 54 holes. Closed with 68 to win by five strokes PERSONAL:
produced share of the lead. His 66 on Sunday ended 21⁄2- over Chip Beck. Became first player since Mark Calcavecchia In late 2001, completed the White Rock Marathon in Dallas
year victory drought and earned fifth TOUR career title. First at 1992 Phoenix Open to win tournament in which he had in 3 hours, 55 minutes. Wife, Amanda, has run several
victory since 1998 PLAYERS Championship and first title in hole-in-one...First victory nearly came earlier that year at marathons, including New York City Marathon…Grew up
home state. 1999: Didn’t record a victory for first time in Phoenix Open where he lost in playoff to Phil Mickelson... playing at Royal Oaks CC in Dallas with Harrison Frazar, his
three years, but was still among the top 10 on money list Played on Presidents Cup Team. 1995: Runner-up twice. roommate at the University of Texas.
for third consecutive year...Posted seven top-10s, including Was one stroke shy of Billy Mayfair at Motorola Western

Michael LETZIG
Michael Letzig
EXEMPT STATUS: 93rd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of New Mexico (2003,
FULL NAME: Michael Richard Letzig Business)
HEIGHT: 6-3 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Power boats, water sports
BIRTHDATE: May 7, 1980 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007)
BIRTHPLACE: Richmond, MO
RESIDENCE: Kansas City, MO; plays out of Shirkey GC
FAMILY: Wife, Lynn
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: on the money list, with $263,948...Tallied a T3 finish at finishing 58th...Winner of four collegiate events while play-
the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship, finishing just ing at the University of New Mexico.
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T2—2008 Ginn sur Mer Classic.
one stroke out of a Nicholas Thompson/David Morland IV
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: playoff. Moved into a share of the lead after 36 holes, but a PERSONAL:
T2—Ginn sur Mer Classic; T7—The Honda Classic, Verizon 7-over 79 in the third round dropped him well down the lea- Grandmother got him started playing golf…Family owns
Heritage; T9—Wyndham Championship; T10—Travelers derboard. Rebounded with a 7-under 65 in the final round to a large farm in Richmond, MO, 40 miles from Kansas City,
Championship. pull within one of the leaders...Matched the third-place fin- where they grow soybeans, wheat and corn…Coach is Jeff
ish later at the Knoxville Open, finishing four strokes behind Southwick, his high school golf coach and seventh-grade
2008 SEASON:
2
champion Chez Reavie...Recorded a second-place finish science teacher.
Rookie who had never played in a PGA TOUR event before by one stroke to Richard Johnson at the season-ending
2008 won more than $1.1 million and had five top-10 fin-
Player Biographies
Nationwide Tour Championship at Barona Creek. Began the
ishes…Recorded the first top-10 of his PGA TOUR career
with a T7 at The Honda Classic…Matched that T7 at the
week with a first-round 60, which was a tournament record. Player STATISTICS
Moved into the top 25 (from No. 26) and earned one of the
Verizon Heritage in April thanks to final-round, 6-under-par coveted PGA TOUR cards for 2008. Also finished inside the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
65, the lowest of the day…Third top-10 of the year, a T10, top 10 at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic (4th), Price Scoring Average............................................70.94 (106)
came via four rounds in the 60s, including a third-round, Cutter Charity Championship (T4), Northeast Pennsylvania Driving Distance............................................291.7 (67)
7-under-par 63, at the Travelers Championship in June…At Classic (T10) and the WNB Golf Classic (T10). 2006: Played Driving Accuracy Percentage........................63.80% (88)
the Wyndham Championship in August, once again posted primarily on the Hooters Tour, finishing sixth on the money Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.72% (146)
four rounds in the 60s to place T9…Held a one-stroke lead list. Won the Indian Lakes Resort Classic and the Statesville Putting Average............................................1.780 (62)
entering the final round at the Ginn sur Mer Classic in early Classic. Played in one Nationwide Tour event, placing T29
November at Palm Coast, FL. After Ryan Palmer broke a six- at the Virginia Beach Open. 2005: Placed eighth on the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
way tie for the lead with a birdie on the 72nd hole, needed Hooters Tour money list...Best Nationwide Tour finish in 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Travelers Championship/3
to birdie the finishing hole to tie. But his wedge spun 35 two starts was a T21 at the Cox Classic. 2004: Recorded Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Travelers
feet down a slope, and he had to settle for par and a 73 to two top-25 finishes on the Nationwide Tour, at the Price Championship/3
finish one shot behind Palmer along with George McNeill, Cutter Charity Championship (fifth) and the Gila River Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $276,000–2008 Ginn
Nicholas Thompson, Ken Duke and Vaughn Taylor. Golf Classic (T12). Has also played on the Canadian Tour. sur Mer Classic/T2
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Verizon
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Amateur: Winner of the 2002 Missouri Amateur...Made Heritage/137
2007: Made the cut in 19 of 28 events on the Nationwide first start in a PGA TOUR-affiliated event at the Nationwide
Tour, with 10 top-25 finishes. Finished the season No. 12 Tour’s Price Cutter Charity Championship as an amateur,
2008 29 15 1 5 7 94,310/117 $1,166,977/93 U.S. Open CUT
Total 29 15 1 5 7 1,166,977 British Open CUT
nationwide Tour
2002A 1 1
2003 2
2004 5 2 1 2 $30,025/121
2005 2 2 1 10,003/185
2006 1 1 2,940/244
2007 28 19 1 2 7 10 263,948/12
2008 1 1 1 1 1 27,300/134
Total 40 26 1 3 9 14 334,216

Lonard, Peter
Peter Lonard (LAW-nard)

EXEMPT STATUS: 66th on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars
FULL NAME: Peter L. Lonard TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989
Player biographies
WEIGHT: 215
BIRTHPLACE: Sydney, Australia
FAMILY: Single
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Colonial. Finished three shots out of Tim Herron-Richard S. check of $135,600 at the Advil Western Open...Only missed
2005 MCI Heritage. Johnson playoff...Added a T9 at the Buick Championship cut of the season was the Buick Challenge, despite shooting
in July. Was tied for the lead after the first round and one 4-under-par 140...Shared Australian PGA Championship with
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (8): stroke back through 36 holes. Weekend rounds of 70-71 Jarrod Moseley when darkness ended playoff after one hole...
1997 Ericsson Masters [Aus]. 2000 Ford Open Championship dropped him to T9. 2005: Had a career year, with $1,897,998 Beat Gavin Coles and Adam Scott in playoff to win Australian
[Aus]. 2001 ANZ Championship [Aus]. 2002 Australian PGA in earnings on the strength of a victory and three top-10s... MasterCard Masters for second time. 2001: Started season
Championship [shared with Jarrod Moseley], Australian Recorded a hole-in-one on the 198-yard, par-3 third hole in style by winning the ANZ Championship to finish second
MasterCard Masters [Aus]. 2003 Australian Open [Aus]. (South Course) with a 5-iron during the first round of the Buick in the 2000-01 Australasian Tour Order of Merit...Finished
2
2004 Australian Open [Aus], Australian PGA Championship Invitational...Following week, finished T4 at the Bob Hope 54th in European Tour Order of Merit, with one top-10 at
[Aus]. 2007 Australian PGA Championship. Chrysler Classic, where he led the field in birdies with 36, the Moroccan Open (solo third)...Played in seven PGA TOUR
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one off the tournament record...Captured first PGA TOUR title events, with one top-25 at the Memorial Tournament (T15).
OTHER VICTORIES (1): at the MCI Heritage in his 99th career TOUR start. After using Best finish in 15 career TOUR events before joining TOUR
2002 Hyundai Team Matches [with Rich Beem]. a long putter over the previous five years, pulled out a short full-time in 2002. 2000: Captured Ford Open on Australasian
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: putter at the start of the week. Switch came due to some bad Tour. Missed portion of season after breaking a bone in his
2—Zurich Classic of New Orleans; T6—World Golf putting in events leading up to MCI Heritage, especially after left wrist during the Volvo Scandinavian Masters in August...
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational; T7—Mayakoba missing the cut at the Masters. Opened with a career-best Had laser surgery on his eyes while recovering from injury.
Golf Classic at Riviera Maya. 9-under 62. His 7-under 277 total was the highest winning 1997: Winner of Ericsson Australian Masters and topped
score at the MCI Heritage since Tom Watson won with a Australasian Order of Merit in 1996-97.
2008 SEASON: 4-under 280 in 1980...Finished T3 at the Bank of America
Made 17 of 30 cuts and recorded seven top-25 finishes… Colonial, posting four rounds in the 60s to finish eight strokes PERSONAL:
In fifth start of the season, finished T7 at the Mayakoba Golf behind champion Kenny Perry...Compiled a 2-2-0 record In 1993-94, sidelined for nearly 18 months after contracting
Classic, his second consecutive top-10 at the PGA TOUR’s for International Presidents Cup squad after being tabbed Ross River Fever, a mosquito-carried virus, which caused
Mexico event…Finished runner-up to Andres Romero at the as a Captain’s Selection by Captain Gary Player...Selected damage to the eyes…Club professional at Oatlands G&CC
Zurich Classic, the first runner-up finish of his PGA TOUR to represent Australia, teamed with Mark Hensby, at the (1994-97) before playing way back onto PGA Tour of
career. Bogeyed the 71st hole after leaving his 10-foot par putt Algarve World Cup in Portugal. 2004: Struggled in his third Australasia and European Tour…Enjoys motorsports, with
short and missed on a 40-foot birdie attempt at the last that season on TOUR, making only 12 cuts in 23 starts...Notched the V8’s at Bathurst in Australia a favorite…Web site is
would have tied him with Romero…Tied the AT&T National first top-10 of season with solo fifth at BellSouth Classic, peterlonard.com.
tournament 18-hole record of 7-under-par 63 in the final round five strokes behind Zach Johnson...Ended the season on a
to finish T12…Finished T6 at the World Golf Championships-
Bridgestone Invitational, thanks to a closing 4-under 66. Has
high note, winning two events in late November and early
December on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Australian
Player STATISTICS
posted back-to-back top-10s at the event (T4 in 2007). Open (11/28) and Australian PGA Championship (12/5). 2003: 2007 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Had a strong second season, finishing in the top 50 for the Scoring Average............................................70.83 (90)
2007: Recorded three top-10 finishes and six top-25s... second consecutive season...Finished fourth at the Accenture Driving Distance............................................283.0 (144)
Posted four rounds in the 60s to finish solo third at the inau- Match Play Championship. Lost to eventual runner-up David Driving Accuracy Percentage........................64.92% (77)
gural Mayakoba Golf Classic...Finished T6 at THE PLAYERS Toms in the semifinals. Fell to Adam Scott in the consolation Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.32% (99)
Championship. Entered the final round two strokes behind match...Played in his first Presidents Cup for International Putting Average............................................1.804 (141)
Sean O’Hair but posted a 73 on Sunday to finish five behind squad. 2002: Rookie out of Qualifying School opened TOUR
champion Phil Mickelson. Made double eagle in the third career with 22 consecutive made cuts to start the season. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
round on the second hole...Third top-10 of the season was a For comparison, Tiger Woods opened his professional career 2007 Low Round/Round: 63–AT&T National/4
T4 at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, with 25 consecutive made cuts...Picked up first career TOUR Career Low Round/Round: 62–2005 MCI Heritage/1
his second career top-10 in a World Golf Championships top-10 with a third at the Genuity Championship...Finished Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $936,000–2005 MCI
11th at the U.S. Open for best career finish in a major cham- Heritage/1
event. 2006: Made 18 cuts in 22 starts but only finished in the Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Bank of
top 25 four times, including three top-10s...In his first appear- pionship, aided by a 3-under-par 67 on Sunday, the best final-
round score among the 72 participants. Began the day T42... America Colonial/23
ance at the season-opening Mercedes Championships, fin-
ished 10th...Second top-10 was a T4 at the Bank of America Surpassed $1 million in rookie-season earnings with his T5
Year 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Masters CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1996 1
U.S. Open T66 11 T20 T31 T42
1997 5 3 1 $37,537/221
British Open T24 T49 T47 T14 T59 CUT 66 T16
1998 1
PGA CUT CUT T17 T29 CUT CUT CUT T68
1999 1 1 11,275/275
THE PLAYERS T56 CUT CUT T45 T6 CUT
2001 7 3 1 91,172
Accenture Match Play Championship 4 T17 T33 T33
2002 24 23 1 4 14 1,413,113/41
Bridgestone Invitational T19 T23 T32 T36 T71 T4 T6
2003 26 21 3 11 1,323,594/50
CA Championship CNL T54 37 T23 T37
2004 23 12 1 5 675,189/118
2005 27 17 1 1 3 6 1,897,998/34
2006 22 18 3 4 837,017/103
2007 27 15 1 3 6 90,550/72 1,259,881/75 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2003, 2005. World Cup, 2005.
2008 30 17 1 3 7 97,565/76 1,462,894/66
Total 194 130 1 1 3 20 55 9,009,671

Davis LOVE III
Davis Love III

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Robin; Alexia (6/5/88), Davis IV (12/2/93)
(through 2010) EDUCATION: University of North Carolina
FULL NAME: Davis Milton Love III SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, reading novels, hunting,
HEIGHT: 6-3 golf course architecture
BIRTHDATE: April 13, 1964 Q SCHOOL: 1985
BIRTHPLACE: Charlotte, NC
RESIDENCE: Sea Island, GA; plays out of Sea Island
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (20): 2008 SEASON: Brunswick, GA. Returned to action the following week at
The Barclays. 2006: Stepped back into the winner’s circle for
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1987 MCI Heritage Golf Classic. 1990 The International. Surged late in the season to win for the 20th time in his
1991 MCI Heritage Golf Classic. 1992 THE PLAYERS career and earn Lifetime Member status…In Fall Series, the first time since 2003 with a win in his home state of
Championship, MCI Heritage Golf Classic, KMart Greater finished T3 at the Turning Stone Resort Championship and North Carolina. The win moved him from 39th on the money
Greensboro Open. 1993 Infiniti Tournament of Champions, T6 at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children list to 15th, qualifying him for his 16th TOUR Championship
Las Vegas Invitational. 1995 Freeport-McMoRan Classic. Open…Got up and down for pars on the last two holes, (27th). Ended season 16th on the money list, the 15th time
1996 Buick Invitational. 1997 PGA Championship, Buick including from a greenside bunker on the last green, to in 21-year career he has finished in the top 20...Runner-up
Challenge. 1998 MCI Classic. 2001 AT&T Pebble Beach win the Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by to Geoff Ogilvy at the World Golf Championships-Accenture
2
National Pro-Am. 2003 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro- Walmart. Closed with an 8-under 64 for a one-shot victory Match Play Championship in February, losing the 36-hole
Am, THE PLAYERS Championship, MCI Heritage, The over Tommy Gainey in the final PGA TOUR event of the year. championship match 3 and 2. Second career runner-up fin-
Player Biographies
INTERNATIONAL. 2006 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Held off a late charge from Gainey, who shot 30 on the back ish at the event, having lost to Tiger Woods 4 and 3 in 2004.
2008 Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by nine of the Magnolia Course and closed with a 64. Among Highlight of the week was holing out on 18th hole of fourth-
Walmart. active players, only Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Phil round match for eagle with a pitching wedge with 111 yards
Mickelson have won more than 20 TOUR events. to defeat Padraig Harrington, 1-up. Career record in seven
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): starts at the event is 18-8, including a 10-3 mark in last
1998 Chunichi Crowns [Jpn]. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: three years. Runner-up was 29th of career, first among
2007: Difficult season ended prematurely as he suffered active players under 50...Picked up first win in over three
OTHER VICTORIES (10): torn tendons in his left ankle after stepping in a hole while years at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro in October at
1990 JCPenney Classic [with Beth Daniel]. 1992 World playing golf at home in Sea Island, GA, in late September. course he redesigned three years prior. Has won five tour-
Cup of Golf [with Fred Couples]. 1993 World Cup of Golf Injury required surgery...Finished T4 at the Mercedes-Benz naments more than once and his second victory at Forest
[with Fred Couples]. 1994 World Cup of Golf [with Fred Championship, his eighth top-10 in 12 career starts at the Oaks Country Club made him the eighth multiple winner of
Couples]. 1995 World Cup of Golf [with Fred Couples], event...Two-time champion finished T4 at the AT&T Pebble the Greensboro, NC, tournament. Win came 14 years, five
World Cup [indiv], JCPenney Classic [with Beth Daniel]. Beach National Pro-Am. Finish was fourth top-10 in last months and 12 days after last Greensboro victory in April
2000 CVS Charity Classic [with Justin Leonard], Target seven trips to the event...Finished T6 at the World Golf 1992. Shared the third-round lead with Chris Couch prior to
World Challenge presented by Williams. 2003 Target World Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. Recorded a defeating Jason Bohn by two strokes. 2005: Finished T2 at
Challenge presented by Williams. 5-under 65 in the second round to move within three strokes the MCI Heritage for his third runner-up finish since the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: of the lead. Weekend rounds of 74-69 resulted in a T6... 2004 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
1—Children’s Miracle Network Classic; T3—Turning Stone Forced to withdraw from his title defense of the Wyndham Championship. Five-time winner of the MCI Heritage earned
Resort Championship; T6—Justin Timberlake Shriners Championship in Greensboro, NC, because of kidney stones. his 11th career top-10 in 20 starts in Hilton Head. Moved
Hospitals for Children Open. Underwent surgery on Friday of tournament week in ahead of Tom Kite for the most top-10 finishes in tourna-
1985A 1 Masters CUT T42 T25 T54 CUT 2 T7 T7 T33
1986 31 22 1 2 7 $113,245/77 U.S. Open CUT T33 T11 T60 T33 T28 T4 T2 T16 CUT
1987 26 18 1 1 4 9 297,378/33 British Open CUT CUT T23 CUT T44 CUT CUT T38 T98 CUT T10 8
1988 29 17 3 9 156,068/75 PGA T47 CUT T17 T40 T32 T33 T31 CUT CUT CUT 1 T7
1989 24 17 1 1 4 10 278,760/44 THE PLAYERS T14 CUT DQ CUT T24 CUT 1 T67 T6 T6 T46 DQ T57
1990 27 20 1 1 4 12 537,172/20 TOUR Championship T12 T19 T25 27 T16 13 3 T8
1991 28 23 1 1 1 8 14 686,361/8
1992 25 22 3 1 1 9 15 1,191,630/2 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1993 26 23 2 1 5 12 777,059/12 Masters 2 T7 CUT T14 T15 T6 CUT T22 T27
1994 28 21 1 5 10 474,219/33 U.S. Open T12 CUT T7 T24 CUT CUT T6 CUT CUT T53
1995 24 22 1 1 1 9 15 1,111,999/6 British Open T7 T11 T21 T14 T4 T5 CUT CUT CUT T19
1996 23 19 1 3 11 14 1,211,139/7 PGA T49 T9 T37 T48 CUT CUT T4 T34 CUT CUT
1997 25 24 2 1 13 17 1,635,953/3 THE PLAYERS T10 T48 CUT CUT 1 T33 T8 CUT T75 T54
1998 21 19 1 1 2 10 16 1,541,152/11 TOUR Championship 2 T8 T15 T5 T5 W/D T4 27
1999 23 21 4 2 13 17 2,475,328/3 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 4 T17 T17 2 T9 2 T33
2000 25 22 3 1 9 16 2,337,765/9 Bridgestone Invitational T10 35 T5 T11 3 T4 T13 T4 T6
2001 20 17 1 3 12 15 3,169,463/5 CA Championship T16 CNL 8 T40 T41 T11 DNS W/D
2002 26 21 2 6 14 2,056,160/21
2003 23 20 4 1 1 11 16 6,081,896/3
2004 24 18 2 1 8 11 3,075,092/10 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1985; Dunhill Cup, 1992; World Cup (5), 1992, 1993, 1994,
2005 24 16 2 9 14 2,658,779/13 1995, 1997; Ryder Cup (6), 1993, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004; The Presidents Cup (6), 1994,
2006 23 18 1 1 4 9 2,747,206/16 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005.
2007 21 14 3 4 89,675/83 1,016,489/96
2008 23 16 1 1 3 7 1,512/154 1,695,237/48
Total 570 450 20 29 15 165 283 37,325,550

Love III, Davis
Davis Love III (Continued)
ment history...Posted four rounds in the 60s at Congressional second at the Advil Western Open. Final-round 66 in
Player STATISTICS
Player biographies
CC to finish T2 at the Booz Allen Classic, two strokes Chicago pulled him within two of winner Jerry Kelly.
behind Sergio Garcia...Collected his 20th top-10 out of 71 Second consecutive year he shot final-round 66 and placed
major championship starts with his T4 finish at the PGA second...Member of his fifth Ryder Cup team. Ryder Cup 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Championship at Baltusrol. Shared the 54-hole lead with record was 2-1-1 for a five-year total of 8-9-3...Ended sea- Scoring Average............................................70.52 (59)
eventual champion Phil Mickelson, but a closing 4-over 74 son with a T5 at THE TOUR Championship. 2001: Returned Driving Distance............................................301.0 (12)
dropped him to T4...Playing in his sixth Presidents Cup, to the winner’s circle after a two-year drought. Earned first Driving Accuracy Percentage........................57.53% (165)
posted a 2-2-1 record, including a 4-and-3 Singles victory win since 1998 MCI Classic at AT&T Pebble Beach National Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.15% (138)
over Nick O’Hern. 2004: Became the third player in TOUR Pro-Am. Entered final round seven strokes down and com- Putting Average............................................1.821 (174)
history to exceed $3 million in earnings in a season without pleted play one stroke up on Vijay Singh after 63. Front nine
a victory...After missing cut in defense of AT&T Pebble featured PGA TOUR record-tying birdie-eagle string: went MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Beach National Pro-Am title, came back strong at World birdie-eagle-five birdies on holes 1-7. Seven-stroke come- 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, back matched the best in tournament history (Bob Rosburg, Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart/4
winning five matches (over Briny Baird, Fred Couples, Adam 1961)...Decision to play in Buick Invitational was last min- Career Low Round/Round: 60–1994 United Airlines
Scott, Phil Mickelson and Darren Clarke) before falling to ute, following his AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Hawaiian Open/2
Tiger Woods, 3 and 2, in the 36-hole championship match... win. Fell just short in attempt at back-to-back wins. Lost in Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,170,000–2003 THE
Finished runner-up at The Honda Classic for the second three-way playoff with winner Phil Mickelson and Frank PLAYERS Championship/1
straight time after closing with a 69. In 2003, lost the lead Lickliter II, eliminated with bogey on the second extra Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 GTE Byron
Nelson Classic/2
to hard-charging Justin Leonard. This time, applied the heat hole...Captured West Coast Swing presented by The St.
on 54-hole leader Todd Hamilton, playing mistake-free Paul title...Withdrew from three events in May due to neck
2
down the stretch, taking the lead on the 17th, and looked pain and disk problem that caused numbness in left arm posting final-round 64 for three-stroke win over Phil
like the winner when he saved par on the 72nd hole of and fingers. First experienced numbness at BellSouth
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Mickelson...Three-time runner-up that year, finishing one

regulation. But Hamilton birdied the 17th and 18th holes to Classic...After being off for two months, returned to T7 at behind Steve Jones at U.S. Open and losing playoffs to
win by a stroke...Finished third on Ryder Cup Team points U.S. Open...Lost head-to-head battle with Scott Hoch for Michael Bradley at Buick Challenge and Tiger Woods at Las
list to make his sixth Ryder Cup squad. 2003: Won a career- Advil Western Open title. Held second- and third-round Vegas Invitational...Won World Cup individual title at TPC
high four times and surpassed the $6-million mark in single- leads. Closing 66 left him one stroke shy of Hoch, who fin- Mission Hills in Shenzhen, China, defeating former PGA
season earnings for first time in career. Led TOUR money ished with 64. 2000: A season of second- and third-place TOUR player Hisayuki Sasaki of Japan in a playoff. 1995:
list for 14 weeks and finished third overall...In second start finishes. T18 at Phoenix Open, worth $41,728, moved him After winless 1994, won Freeport-McMoRan Classic in
of season, captured AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am past Greg Norman and into first place on PGA TOUR career playoff over Mike Heinen to earn place at the following
for the second time in three years, ending 44-tournament money list...Hold on career money position was short-lived, week’s Masters Tournament...At Augusta National, was
drought. Held two-stroke lead after 54 holes over Tom taken away by Tiger Woods, who finished T2 at Buick T11, three strokes behind leaders through 54 holes, before
Lehman, Mike Weir and Rod Pampling. Opened final round Invitational...En route to T3 finish at MCI Classic, toured closing with 66 to finish second, one behind Ben Crenshaw.
with bogeys on two of the first three holes, but battled back course in 95 putts, tying for third-lowest total since TOUR 1993: Won twice, at season-opening Infiniti Tournament of
with seven birdies and only one bogey en route to a final- began keeping stats in 1980...Shared first- and third-round Champions and at year’s final full-field event, Las Vegas
round 68. Clinched one-stroke victory over Lehman with lead and held second-round lead outright at GTE Byron Invitational. 1992: First $1-million season, when he won
two-putt birdie on par-5 18th hole after second shot Nelson Classic. Closing 69 resulted in a berth in the three- three times in a five-week stretch: THE PLAYERS
approach with 4-iron from 224 yards settled to within 15 man playoff won by Jesper Parnevik...Member of his fourth Championship, where he came from three strokes off the
feet of cup...Finished T2 behind Justin Leonard at The President’s Cup Team. 2000 President’s Cup record 4-0-0 pace with closing 67 for four-stroke victory; third MCI
Honda Classic after holding 54-hole lead by one over for a four-year total of 12-5-2...Won Williams World Classic (previous wins 1987 and 1991); and Kmart Greater
Leonard...Won his second PLAYERS Championship in 11 Challenge, shooting a final-round 64...Father Davis Love, Greensboro Open. Erased three-stroke deficit entering final
years. Paired with good friend Fred Couples on Sunday, tied Jr., selected posthumously as the recipient of Harvey round of Kmart GGO with closing 62. Amateur: Winner of
final-round record with an 8-under 64 in windy conditions Penick Teaching Award. 1999: Though he went without a 1984 North & South Amateur and ACC Championship.
to come from two shots behind and win by six strokes over victory for the first time in four years, the season was still
third-round leaders Jay Haas and Padraig Harrington... a success. Finished third on money list with career-high PERSONAL:
Captured fifth tartan jacket at the MCI Heritage at Harbour $2,475,328...13 top-10s included four runner-up finishes... Father was highly regarded teacher who died in a plane
Town GL. Chipped in from 67 feet on 72nd hole to force Had to withdraw after three rounds of MCI Classic due to crash in 1988. Davis III was born shortly after his father
sudden death with Woody Austin after four rounds in the sore back. Was told to take week off, but as defending contended at 1964 Masters. Wrote book, “Every Shot I
60s. Hit 6-iron approach on fourth playoff hole (No. 18) to champion, wanted to play...Ailment diagnosed as recurring Take,” to honor his dad’s lessons and teachings on golf and
three feet and converted birdie putt for third win of sea- problem with lower back disk. Advised by doctors to take at life. Book was named recipient of 1997 USGA International
son...Became second player on the year to go wire-to-wire least two weeks off between World Golf Championships- Book Award...Conducts charity event to benefit Safe
on his way to his second victory at The INTERNATIONAL NEC Invitational and Ryder Cup to recover from pinched Harbour...Inducted into University of North Carolina Order
(first came in 1990). Finished 12 points ahead of his nearest nerve in back. Injury first flared at Sprint International. of Merit in 1997…Named honorary chairman for PGA of
competitors--Retief Goosen and Vijay Singh. Surpassed Went 19 days without touching club. Pinched nerve caused America’s National Golf Day in June 1998...Inducted into
$25-million mark in career earnings. Joined Phil Mickelson pain in shoulder and back and numbness in fingers. 1998: the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame in Augusta in January 2001...
as only two players to win the Castle Pines, CO, event 13th career victory came at MCI Classic, which he had won Owns and raises horses, with a seven-stall barn at home.
twice. Set the 36-hole point record with 36 points (Ernie three times previously. Posted a seven-stroke win over Glen Daughter, Lexie, is a nationally ranked competitive rider
Els/34 points/2000). Posted three eagles during the second Day. 1997: Earned first major championship at PGA in the adult division on Paso Fino horses...Travels to many
round...Played in fifth Presidents Cup for the United Championship at Winged Foot CC. Rounds of 66-71-66-66 PGA TOUR events on Featherlite custom bus...Featured in
States...Won second Target World Challenge in December gave him five-stroke victory over Justin Leonard...Earned episode of “American Chopper” on The Discovery Channel
and earned career-high paycheck (unofficial money) of $1.2 second victory of year at the Buick Challenge where, after in 2004, a pop-culture TV show. Love was given a custom-
million. 2002: Six top-10 finishes included posting runner- setting the 54-hole record at 189, he was a four-stroke built motorcycle by his wife for his 40th birthday...Involved
up finishes in back-to-back starts for the third time in his winner over Stewart Cink. 1996: In third start of season, with brother Mark with Love Golf Design.
career with his T2 at the Canon Greater Hartford Open and trailed by four after 54 holes of Buick Invitational before

Steve LOWERY
Steve Lowery (LAU-ree)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Heather; Kristen Branch (12/27/91),
(through 2010) Lauren Elizabeth (5/30/95), Stephen Brent, Jr. (1/25/98)
FULL NAME: Stephen Brent Lowery EDUCATION: University of Alabama
HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, Alabama football
BIRTHDATE: October 12, 1960 Q SCHOOL: 1987
BIRTHPLACE: Birmingham, AL Nationwide Tour Graduate (1992)
RESIDENCE: Birmingham, AL; plays out of Greystone CC
(Hoover, AL)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Open but a closing 72 and a 9-under-par 63 by Champions
Tour player Craig Stadler dropped Lowery into T2...Finished
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1994 Sprint International. 2000 Southern Farm Bureau 2007: Veteran hampered by left wrist injury suffered at the
Classic. 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. FBR Open, where he was forced to withdraw during the final solo third at Las Vegas Invitational, three behind the playoff
round. Did not play again until the Wachovia Championship between Stuart Appleby and Scott McCarron. 2002: Thanks
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): in May. Granted Minor Medical Extension and had eight to three runner-up finishes (Greater Milwaukee Open, The
1992 Tulsa Open. events in 2008 to earn $282,558 (combined with 2007 earn- INTERNATIONAL and Air Canada), earned a career-best
ings of $502,622 would equal 2007’s No. 125 earnings of $1,885,553 and gained a spot in THE TOUR Championship
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: for the third time in career...Missed 10-foot birdie putt
$785,180), and subsequently be upgraded to Major Medical
2
1—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; T6—the on 18th hole at The INTERNATIONAL which would have
Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. Extension status for the remainder of the 2008 campaign...
Lone top-10 in 22 starts was a T10 in first start of the sea- given him the win by one over Rich Beem. In his final five
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2008 SEASON: son at the Sony Open in Hawaii, aided by rounds of 67-67 holes, Lowery had a birdie on the par-5 14th after getting
At age 47 years, 3 months and 29 days, collected the third on the weekend. 2006: Another solid season with three top- up and down from a water hazard, a hole-out eagle on
PGA TOUR title of his career in a playoff win over Vijay 10s and more than $1 million in earnings. 2005: Started the the par-4 15th and hole-out double eagle on the par-5
Singh at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Singh season with 11 missed cuts in his first 12 starts, but ended 17th (6-iron from 200 yards). 2001: Returned to THE TOUR
bogeyed Nos. 14-16 before making a birdie on 18 to force the year with top-10s in three of his last five TOUR appear- Championship for the first time since 1994 by placing 27th
the playoff. Birdied the first playoff hole, the par-5 18th, ances, helping him secure his card for 2006...Best effort of in earnings...Finished third at the PGA, three behind winner
to record his first win since claiming the 2000 Southern the season was T3 at the Chrysler Championship. Leader David Toms. 2000: His second career victory at the Southern
Farm Bureau Classic, a span of 199 tournaments. Was only after 36 and 54 holes but a closing 3-over 75 dropped him Farm Bureau Classic crowned a season that included nine
1-under for the tournament and in danger of missing the cut to T3. Collected a season-best $216,164 to move inside the top-10s. In season-ending victory, opened with 64 for share
through three holes in Saturday’s third round before playing top-100 on the money list for the 12th time in his 18-year of lead with Frank Lickliter II. Followed with a 67 and 65 for
his last 33 holes in 9-under. Victory gave him a two-year career. 2004: Sank an 8-foot putt on the 72nd hole at the solo lead through 36 and 54 holes. Took three-stroke lead
exemption, which will take him through his 50th birthday Cialis Western Open to finish solo second, earning one of into final round, shot 37 on the front nine and then birdied
on October 12, 2010…Second top-10 finish was a T6 at the the last exemptions into the British Open. Shared second- three of his final six holes to finish tied with Skip Kendall.
Memorial Tournament. It was just his second top-10 (2000- round lead. His $518,400 payday marked a career best. In playoff, ran in 45-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the
T5) in 13 starts at Muirfield Village Golf Club. 2003: Held the outright lead through three rounds of the B.C. first extra hole for the title. 1997: Challenged TOUR scoring
1983 2 Masters CUT T41
1984 1 U.S. Open CUT T33 T16 T56 T60 CUT
1986 1 1 $666/287 British Open T79
1987 4 2 4,190/233 PGA CUT T8 CUT T58 T44 T51
1988 34 17 2 44,327/157 THE PLAYERS T6 DQ T46 T65 CUT CUT T66
1990 8 6 2 2 68,524/159
1991 10 7 1 2 3 87,597/143 Year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1992 7 4 2 22,608/207 Masters T40 T40 CUT CUT
1993 32 25 1 8 188,287/92 U.S. Open T24 CUT T42 CUT CUT
1994 30 20 1 1 1 5 9 794,048/12 British Open T36
1995 30 25 6 15 463,858/38 PGA 3 T10 CUT CUT T60 CUT
1996 31 21 2 7 263,505/80 THE PLAYERS CUT T22 W/D CUT T12 T56 T28 CUT
1997 30 20 2 5 9 480,467/44 TOUR Championship 25 T13
1999 30 19 2 6 385,937/104 Bridgestone Invitational 8 T20
2000 30 23 1 1 9 14 1,543,818/31 CA Championship CNL T15
2001 28 23 1 2 6 11 1,738,820/27
2002 28 21 3 5 10 1,882,553/30
2003 29 15 1 1 2 5 932,293/77
2004 28 17 1 1 2 5 1,191,245/66
2005 32 17 1 3 8 950,274/85
2006 31 19 1 3 6 1,124,950/80
2007 22 15 1 3 1,536/151 502,622/148
2008 25 13 1 2 4 96,190/103 1,524,275/60
Total 542 353 3 9 10 65 140 14,643,503
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1990 3 2 1 $1,420/179
1991 5 2 1 1 1 10,363/93
1992 21 19 1 2 1 7 14 114,553/3
Total 29 23 1 3 1 8 16 126,336

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Steve Lowery (Continued)

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record in final round at Buick Challenge where he was finisher on previous year’s money list. 1988: Lost card after
10-under through 13 holes. He needed to birdie three of finishing 157th on money list. 1987: First earned playing Player STATISTICS
the final five holes to equal record but parred 14, 15 and privileges at Qualifying Tournament. Amateur: 1982 and
16 before birdies at 17 and 18 gave him a 60 and a third- 1983 All-American and Southeastern Conference Player of 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
place finish. 1994: First TOUR victory came at the Sprint the Year while at the University of Alabama. Scoring Average............................................71.62 (165)
International. Tied with Rick Fehr with 35 points through 72 Driving Distance............................................286.9 (102)
holes and then won playoff on first extra hole when Fehr’s PERSONAL: Driving Accuracy Percentage........................57.89% (162)
ball found water. Victory was worth $252,000, more than Enjoys spending time and playing golf with his wife Greens in Regulation Percentage.................58.51% (195)
he had earned in any previous season on TOUR...Year also Heather…Huge Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. Putting Average............................................1.791 (100)
included T2 at Buick Invitational, one stroke behind Craig Grandfather was “Smokey” Harper, who worked with
Stadler, and T3 at NEC World Series of Golf where he held coach Bear Bryant and was part of famed Junction Boys MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at Texas A&M…Has supported the Big Oak Ranch char- 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Frys.
a one-stroke lead through 54 holes at Firestone before com Open/2
closing 72 left him two behind winner Jose Maria Olazabal. ity tournament in Alabama for nearly 20 years. Also sup-
ports FCA charities…Received 1995 Singleton Award as Career Low Round/Round: 60–1997 Buick Challenge/4
1992: Used his play on the Nationwide Tour to return to the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2008 AT&T
PGA TOUR in 1993. Won Tulsa Open to finish third on the Outstanding Professional Athlete in Alabama…Voted into
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in May 2008. Pebble Beach National Pro–Am/1
money list. 1990: Earned Special Temporary Membership Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Disney Golf
in 1990 and 1991 by earning as much as 150th-place Classic/32
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Hot Shots
TPC Southwind
Toughest Courses on TOUR
Rank Course Par Yds Avg Score Avg O/U Par Tournament
1 Royal Birkdale GC (Lancashire) 70 7,173 74.869 4.869 British Open
2 Oakland Hills CC (South) 70 7,395 74.315 4.315 PGA Championship
3 Torrey Pines (South) 71 7,643 74.712 3.712 U.S. Open
4 TPC Southwind 70 7,239 72.534 2.534 Stanford St. Jude Championship
5 Muirfield Village GC 72 7,366 74.397 2.397 the Memorial Tournament
Easiest Courses on TOUR

Rank Course Par Yds Avg Score Avg O/U Par Tournament
1 Palm GC 72 7,010 68.93 -3.07 Children’s Miracle Network Classic
2 TPC Summerlin 72 7,243 69.07 -2.93 Justin Timberlake Shriners
3 PGA West (Palmer Course) 72 6,930 69.504 -2.496 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
4 La Quinta CC 72 7,060 69.891 -2.109 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
5 Plantation Course 73 7,411 70.935 -2.065 Mercedes-Benz Championship

Will MacKENZIE
Will MacKenzie
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Alli; Maverick Noah (7/26/08)
(through 2010) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000
FULL NAME: William Ruggles MacKenzie Q SCHOOL: 2004, 2005
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 170
BIRTHPLACE: Greenville, NC
RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL; plays out of The Dye Preserve
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the Canon U.S.A. Classic in West Palm Beach, FL, on the
Golden Bear Tour and finished ninth on the money list that
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2006 Reno-Tahoe Open. 2008 Viking Classic. 2007: Started the year with a bang thanks to a T4 finish in
first appearance in the Mercedes-Benz Championship. One year. Has also played the Canadian Tour.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: of four first-time participants to finish among the top-10.
1—Viking Classic; T4—John Deere Classic. Opened with a 4-under 69 to share the first-round lead
PERSONAL:
Gave up golf after his sophomore year in high school after
2008 SEASON: with four other players, including eventual winner Vijay being a top junior player and did not pick it up again until
Picked up second career TOUR victory in a playoff at the Singh...Next top-10 came in June at the Stanford St. Jude almost 10 years later. Inspired by Payne Stewart’s 1999
Championship, a T8 at TPC Southwind...Playing in home
2
Viking Classic, one of two top-10 finishes of the year... U.S. Open win at Pinehurst in his home state of North
After missing six cuts in his first 10 starts, underwent right state, North Carolina, at the Wyndham Championship, led Carolina…An outdoor enthusiast who snowboards and rock
knee surgery on May 1 and was sidelined for eight weeks. after a first-round 64, finished T7. 2006: Second year on
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climbs. Also spent some time heliboarding in Alaska. Lived
Returned at the Buick Open in late June…Collected his first TOUR highlighted by first career win at the Reno-Tahoe out of his van in Montana for five years.
top-10 of the season with a T4 at the John Deere Classic. Open, his only top-10 of the season...One of 13 first-time
Held a two-stroke lead after 36 holes at TPC Deere Run. winners on TOUR in 2006...Finished season No. 100 on the
Closed with a 1-under par 70 to miss the three-man playoff money list...Win at the Reno-Tahoe Open came in his 47th
career start. Set tournament first-round scoring record with
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won by Kenny Perry by one stroke. It was his first top-10
since a T7 at the 2007 Wyndham Championship…In the a 9-under 63. Held first-round lead and shared third-round 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
next start, collected his second TOUR title at the Viking lead prior to making a 10-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole Scoring Average............................................70.48 (52)
Classic in a three-man playoff. On Sunday, he birdied four to defeat Bob Estes by a stroke. The birdie on 18 was his Driving Distance............................................290.9 (76)
of the last six holes to record a 4-under 68 and reach a first on the back nine since the second round. Set tourna- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.43% (124)
playoff with Marc Turnesa and Brian Gay. Birdied the par-5 ment record with three eagles in the first round and four Greens in Regulation Pct..............................61.57% (157)
18th hole three consecutive times, including the first two overall. Became tournament’s fourth first-time winner. Putting Average............................................1.802 (131)
playoff holes. Gay dropped out after the first extra hole, and 2005: After finishing 179th on the PGA TOUR money list in
third-round leader Turnesa was eliminated on the second his rookie season, placed T9 at the Qualifying Tournament MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
extra hole. Collected a career-best $648,000 with the win. in December to regain his status for 2006. Lone top-10 was 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Viking
The victory came one day after calling a two-stroke penalty a T8 at the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas. 2004: Classic/2
on himself for moving a loose impediment inside a hazard Earned initial TOUR card by finishing T26 at the Qualifying Career Low Round/Round: 63–2006 Reno-Tahoe Open/1
on the par-5 18th hole, leading to a triple bogey to finish Tournament, his first trip to finals in three attempts. Named Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $648,000–2008 Viking
Player of the Year on the Hooters Tour after finishing Classic/1
the third round. Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Travelers
third on the money list and winning three times, at the
Touchstone Energy Open in Greenville, NC; Buffalo Run Championship/155
Casino in Miami, OK; and Dothan (AL) Classic. 2003: Won
2005 25 12 1 2 $275,529/179 PGA T57
2006 29 16 1 1 3 879,965/100 THE PLAYERS CUT
2007 30 20 3 6 90,448/73 1,116,507/85
2008 21 10 1 2 2 1,289/162 911,194/114
Total 105 58 2 7 13 3,183,195
nationwide Tour
2000 1
2002 2
2004 1 1 $1,564/334
2005 3 3 1 2 19,900/151
Total 7 4 1 2 21,464

Maggert, Jeff
Jeff Maggert (MAG-ert)

EXEMPT STATUS: Top 50 on PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Michelle; five children
Money List EDUCATION: Texas A&M University
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Jeffrey Allan Maggert SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hunting, camping, sport-

HEIGHT: 5-9 ing events
BIRTHDATE: February 20, 1964 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1990)
BIRTHPLACE: Columbia, MO
RESIDENCE: Houston, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): with final-round, 5-under-par 65, aided by an eagle on No. 16 on his way to the title in the inaugural Accenture Match Play
1993 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. 1999 World and a birdie on No. 17. The first-round, 2-over 72 was the high Championship...Participated in his third Ryder Cup and had a
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. start by a winner that year. Needed only 99 putts, one of just record of 2-2-0 at Brookline. 1997: At the PGA Championship,
2006 FedEx St. Jude Classic. two players (Aaron Baddeley, 97’ Verizon Heritage) to use less closed with 65 to finish third, ensuring a position on that year’s
than 100 putts in a 72-hole event that season. Month earlier, Ryder Cup team. 1996: For the second time recorded nine
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): had 100 putts at the Verizon Heritage. 2005: Had two top-10s, top-10s, including three second-place finishes. 1995: Posted
1990 Knoxville Open, Buffalo Open. a T7 at the Shell Houston Open and a T8 at the Valero Texas a 2-2 record in the Ryder Cup. 1994: Compiled a 2-2 record at
Open. 2004: With five top-10s, more than $1.5 million in earn- Presidents Cup. First player to make double eagle on the 13th
2
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): ings and a No. 43 finish on the money list, had his best season hole at Augusta National in the Masters...Teamed with Jim
1989 Malaysian Open [Asia]. 1990 Vines Classic [Aus] since 2000...Finished second, three strokes behind Vijay Singh McGovern to win PGA TOUR division of Diners Club Matches.
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OTHER VICTORIES (2): at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Finished in the 1993: Earned first TOUR victory at Walt Disney World/
1994 Diners Club Matches [with Jim McGovern]. 1997 top-10 for the seventh time in 14 U.S. Open appearances with Oldsmobile Classic by three strokes over Greg Kraft. Victory
Diners Club Matches [with Steve Elkington]. his third-place finish at Shinnecock Hills. Matched his previous came under floodlights at the end of a day in which he played
best Open finish, a third in 2002, which also came in New York 36 holes due to weather delays earlier in the week. 1991:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: at Bethpage Black. 2003: Finished among the top 100 for the Second only to John Daly in rookie earnings with $240,940.
T15—Valero Texas Open; T18—Ginn sur Mer Classic; 13th consecutive season on TOUR...Solo third-round leader at 1990: Nationwide Tour Player of the Year with earnings of
T23—PODS Championship, Zurich Classic of New Orleans; Masters after a 66. Final-round 75 resulted in a career-best $108,644 and victories in Knoxville and Buffalo...Was Vines
T24—Stanford St. Jude Championship; T25—Sony Open fifth-place finish and included a triple bogey on the par-4 third Classic (Australian Tour) champion. 1989: Won Malaysian
in Hawaii. hole when his second shot out of a fairway bunker caromed Open. Amateur: All-American at Texas A&M in 1986.
2008 SEASON: into his body and an 8 on the par-3 12th when he hit the ball in
Recorded six top-25 finishes and placed 162nd on the Rae’s Creek twice. 2002: Broke the $10-million barrier in career Player STATISTICS
money list, his lowest rank since joining the TOUR in 1991. earnings. Second-round hole-in-one on the 180-yard 17th hole
Best finish was a T15 at the Valero Texas Open. Will use with an 8-iron at the Compaq Classic of New Orleans...Earned 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
a Top-50 on the PGA TOUR Career Money List exemption sixth top-10 in his last nine U.S. Open appearances. Two-over- Scoring Average............................................70.98 (112)
for 2009. par total of 282 was good for solo third, five strokes behind Driving Distance............................................287.1 (99)
champion Tiger Woods. 2001: Dropped to 72nd in earnings Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.23% (42)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: with four top-10s, the fewest since 1992...Season-best finish Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.64% (69)
2007: Had seven top-25s and one top-10 during the season... was T4 at the Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic...Made Putting Average............................................1.788 (86)
Armed with new irons and a slightly longer putter, posted double eagle on the par-5 sixth hole in the first round of
first-round 7-under-par 63 to hold 18-hole lead at the U.S. the British Open to become first player with an albatross in MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Bank Championship. Finished T5 for only top-10 of the season. the British Open and the Masters. 2000: Earned $1,138,749, 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Valero Texas Open/3
2006: Won for the first time in more than seven years with good for 39th on money list and marked ninth consecutive Career Low Round/Round: 62–1999 Greater Greensboro
his victory at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, his third career title. year in which he has placed among the top-40. Had six top- Chrysler Classic/2
Win helped him to finish No. 60 on TOUR money list. Earned 10s, including T2 at Buick Challenge. 1999: Notched second Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,000,000–1999 World
first victory since 1999 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, a span career win on the way to earning career-best $2,016,469. Golf Championships–Accenture Match Play Championship/1
of 180 events between wins. After opening 72-66-68, came Became just the 10th player at that time to record $2 million Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 Memorial
from three strokes back of Tim Herron and Tom Pernice, Jr., in single-season earnings. As the 24th seed, won five matches Tournament/14
1986 4 1 1 1 $13,400/192 Masters T21 T50 CUT T7 CUT T23
1987 4 1 936/293 U.S. Open CUT CUT T52 T9 T4 T97 4 T7
1990 2 1 2,060/277 British Open CUT CUT T24 T68 T5 T51 CUT
1991 29 17 2 9 240,940/68 PGA 6 T51 CUT T3 T73 3 T44
1992 26 19 2 4 9 377,408/38 THE PLAYERS CUT T54 CUT 3 T18 T53 CUT T51
1993 28 17 1 2 1 6 13 793,023/11 TOUR Championship 15 7 T27 29 16
1994 26 22 2 2 12 15 814,475/9
1995 23 17 1 1 5 10 527,952/34 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1996 26 20 3 9 12 804,955/23 Masters CUT CUT T20 5 CUT T20
1997 27 19 2 1 6 10 835,884/26 U.S. Open T7 CUT T44 3 CUT 3 T78
1998 24 18 2 8 12 992,964/27 British Open T30 T41 CUT T47 CUT
1999 23 20 1 1 1 6 10 2,016,469/9 PGA CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT T62
2000 27 17 1 1 6 11 1,138,749/39 THE PLAYERS T46 T3 CUT T14 T11 T33 T46 T45 CUT W/D
2002 27 14 1 2 5 733,198/94 Accenture Match Play Championship 1 T33 T33
2004 20 11 1 1 5 5 1,527,884/43 CA Championship T48 39
2005 25 17 2 7 743,780/106
2006 26 14 1 2 4 1,430,376/60
2007 26 15 1 7 88,201/102 845,585/123 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 1994; Ryder Cup (3), 1995, 1997, 1999.
2008 28 16 6 1,287/163 444,484/162
Total 472 307 3 15 11 83 158 15,745,293
nationwide Tour
1990 22 20 2 3 1 13 17 $108,644/1
Total 22 20 2 3 1 13 17 108,644

Hunter MAHAN
Hunter Mahan (MAY-han)

(through 2009) EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University
FULL NAME: Hunter Myles Mahan SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, basketball
BIRTHPLACE: Orange, CA
RESIDENCE: Plano, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Cup and recorded three 62s, all within a three-month Tournament in December. 2004: At age 21 when the season
span during the summer...Made the first double eagle in kicked off, was second-youngest player on TOUR, behind
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2007 Travelers Championship.
PLAYERS Championship history, holing a 5-iron on the par-5 fellow rookie Kevin Na...Posted his first career top-10 with
OTHER VICTORIES (1): 11th hole at TPC Sawgrass in the second round...Earned a T2 finish at the Reno-Tahoe Open. Made a 14-foot putt
2008 Kiwi Challenge. first PGA TOUR victory in 118th career professional start at to save par at the 72nd hole and qualify for the four-man
the Travelers Championship, defeating Jay Williamson in a playoff. Rookie Vaughn Taylor claimed his first TOUR vic-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: sudden-death playoff. At age 25 years, 1 month and 7 days, tory, rolling in an 11-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to
T2—Travelers Championship; T5—Mercedes-Benz became the youngest winner through 26 TOUR events in win...Shot a third-round 62 at the Valero Texas Open. 2003:
2
Championship; T6—Arnold Palmer Invitational presented 2007. Opened with an 8-under-par 62 to lead Chris DiMarco Finished T16 at Qualifying Tournament to earn his first
by MasterCard; T8—BMW Championship; T10—World by two strokes. Posted Friday-Saturday rounds of 71-67 TOUR card for the 2004 season...Made the cut and finished
Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.
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and was one behind 54-hole leader Williamson. Overcame 28th at the Masters as an amateur...Turned professional
2008 SEASON: bogeys on Nos. 16 and 17 with a birdie-3 on the 72nd hole after missing the cut at the U.S. Open, and made four cuts in
Selected to play on his first Ryder Cup team and finished to post a 65 and force a playoff with Williamson. Knocked seven starts the remainder of the season on sponsor exemp-
18th in the FedExCup standings…Opened the year with his 134-yard approach on first playoff hole to 2 feet and tions. Amateur: Co-recipient with Ricky Barnes of 2003
a T5 finish at the Mercedes-Benz Championship thanks in converted birdie while Williamson failed to convert a 7-foot Ben Hogan Award and also won the Jack Nicklaus Award
part to a final-round 64, his ninth round of 65 or better in birdie putt. First victory at the Travelers Championship and Fred Haskins Award as top collegiate golfer in 2003...
his previous 11 starts on the PGA TOUR…Second top-10 came in his sixth appearance at this tournament. Finished No. 1 Amateur in the Golfweek/Sagarin Ratings in 2003...
was a T6 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with weekend T2 in 2006. Made his first career start on the TOUR in Runner-up to Ricky Barnes at the 2002 U.S. Amateur and
rounds of 65-69…Finished T2 in defense of his Travelers Hartford, playing in the 2002 event as an amateur...Posted placed third at the 2002 NCAA Championships...Two-time
Championship title in June. Sank a 3-foot birdie putt at the a third straight top-10 with a T6 at the British Open. Made member of the U.S. Palmer Cup team...Two-time first-team
72nd hole, while Stewart Cink made par on the final hole to the cut on the number and then was low for the field on All-America selection at OSU...Two-time Big 12 Player of
win, giving Mahan his second runner-up finish since 2006. the weekend with rounds of 69-65...One week later, held the Year (2002-03)...Began collegiate career at Southern
The fifth consecutive made cut in Hartford, CT, kept him the 18-hole lead at the Canadian Open after opening with California before transferring to OSU after earning second-
as the leading money-winner in the event’s history with Angus Glen North Course record 9-under-par 62...Was three team All-America honors, as well as Pac-10 Freshman of
$2,046,918…Fourth top-10 finish of the season came at strokes back after 54 holes at The Barclays after tying the the Year in 2001...American Junior Golf Association Player
the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, Westchester Country Club (par 71) course record with a of the Year in 1999 and a three-time AJGA All-American.
where a final-round 68 led to a T10 finish, his best outing 9-under 62 in the third round, finished T17. It marked the Winner of 1999 U.S. Junior Amateur.
in four career World Golf Championships starts…Eagled second time in the season that Mahan equaled a course
the par-4 first hole en route to a first-round, 9-under 62 record (62, Canadian Open, Angus Glen GC – North Course).
and a four-stroke lead at The Barclays in the first event It was also the third time in the season (first-round 62 at the Player STATISTICS
of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Finished T31. Travelers Championship) and the fourth time in his TOUR
career that he has carded a round of 62. In addition, shot 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
The 62 was Mahan’s 12th round of 64 or lower in his PGA Scoring Average............................................70.17 (24)
TOUR career and the fifth time he has recorded 62, includ- a course-record 63 in early June at the Northwood Club
ing a third-round 62 at the 2007 Barclays at Westchester near Dallas in U.S. Open qualifying to earn medalist honors. Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.02% (55)
Country Club…The same week he was named as one of Made first appearance in The Presidents Cup, finishing the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................69.61% (6)
Paul Azinger’s captain’s picks to the U.S. Ryder Cup team, event with a 2-3-0 record. 2006: Finished 83rd on the PGA Putting Average............................................1.800 (129)
finished T8 at the BMW Championship for his fifth top-10 TOUR money list, his best finish in three seasons on TOUR...
finish of the season…Compiled a record of 2-0-3 in his Matched his career high in top-25s with six (2004, 2007)... MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first start at the Ryder Cup at Valhalla…In his second Recorded his first TOUR ace on the eighth hole during the 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–The Barclays/1
appearance in THE TOUR Championship, finished T17...Beat first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, using an Career Low Round/Round: 62–5 times, most recent 2008
Anthony Kim on the second playoff hole at the inaugural 8-iron...In 16th start of the season, posted his first top-10 The Barclays/1
Kiwi Challenge in New Zealand. with a T2 at the Buick Championship. Used a final-round, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–
5-under 65 to finish three strokes behind J.J. Henry. 2007 Travelers Championship/1
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2005: Fell out of the top 125 in his sophomore season, Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Arnold
2007: Won for the first time on TOUR at the Travelers but finished 131st on the money list to earn partial status Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard/30
Championship, was a Captain’s Selection for The Presidents for 2006. Improved status by finishing T9 at the Qualifying
2000A 1 Masters T28 CUT
2002A 1 U.S. Open CUT T13 T18
2003A 2 1 British Open T36 T26 T6 CUT
2003 7 4 2 $106,300 PGA CUT T18 CUT
2004 30 16 1 3 6 813,089/100 THE PLAYERS T40 CUT W/D
2007 27 18 1 6 12 98,696/15 2,858,995/16 Bridgestone Invitational T22 T10
2008 27 18 1 5 13 107,999/18 2,208,855/30 CA Championship T44
Total 158 96 1 3 18 44 7,684,262
NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2007; Ryder Cup, 2008; World Amateur Team
Championship, 2002.

Mallinger, John
John Mallinger
EXEMPT STATUS: 91st on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Long Beach State (2002, Business
FULL NAME: John Charles Mallinger Marketing)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snowboarding, hanging out with

WEIGHT: 165 friends
BIRTHPLACE: Escondido, CA Q SCHOOL: 2006
RESIDENCE: Long Beach, CA; plays out of Virginia CC Nationwide Tour Alumnus
FAMILY: Single
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Held a share 265 and four shots behind winner Jason Gore...Final top-10
3—2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, of the first-round lead after a 7-under-par 65 at Pebble came with a T6 at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic...
T3—Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Turning Stone Resort Beach, and entered the final round one off the lead of Phil Made eagle on the last hole to qualify for the U.S. Open at
Championship, 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Mickelson and Kevin Sutherland. Posted a 1-under 71 at Pinehurst No. 2 and made the cut, finishing T67…Winner
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Pebble Beach on Sunday to finish six behind Mickelson...In of two West Coast Hooters Tour events...Medalist at the
his 11th start of the season, shot a final-round 5-under 67 at 2005 National Qualifying Tournament for the Canadian
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to finish T3 with Anthony Tour...Played in five Hooters Tour events with three top-10s.
T3—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Justin Kim, four shots back of winner Nick Watney...Third top-10 Amateur: First-team All-Big West Conference selection
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Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open; T7—The was a T7 at the Canadian Open. Held a share of the 36-hole (1998-2001) at Long Beach State.
Honda Classic; T10—the Memorial Tournament presented lead with Steve Allan after opening 66-66. Trailed 54-hole
PERSONAL:
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by Morgan Stanley. leader Vijay Singh by one after a third-round 70, and posted
a 71 on Sunday to finish five behind champion Jim Furyk... Grew up in Long Beach, CA, the same place where TOUR
2008 SEASON: Birdied three of his final four holes for a bogey-free, 3-under players John Merrick, Peter Tomasulo and Paul Goydos
Made 20 of 29 cuts and notched four top-10 finishes to 68 in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship. honed their games.
record his second consecutive season with more than $1 The late push helped him to finish T14 and earn a spot into
million in earnings and a spot within the top 100 on the the following week’s BMW Championship. Began the week
money list…Recorded his first top-10 of the season with No. 71 on the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup points
a T3 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, thanks in list and jumped to No. 61...Recorded his third and final top-5 Player STATISTICS
large part to a 7-under 65 on Sunday…Next top-10 finish finish of the season with a T3 at the Turning Stone Resort
was a T7 at The Honda Classic followed by a T10 at the Championship. 2006: Earned PGA TOUR card for 2007 via
Memorial Tourmament…Recorded a third-place finish at a T13 finish at the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament...
Scoring Average............................................70.50 (53)
the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Driving Distance............................................278.9 (169)
Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2005-06...Made the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................68.77% (32)
after opening rounds of 64-64. cut in eight of 15 starts on the Nationwide Tour, with two Greens in Regulation Percentage.................60.30% (184)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: top-10s. Concluded the year 78th on the money list...Tallied Putting Average............................................1.753 (15)
2007: Went from playing on seven different Tours in 2006 his first top-10 of the year with a T8 at the Cox Classic,
to placing second among rookies in earnings...Competed in followed three weeks later by a T4 showing at the National MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
three events in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, Mining Association Pete Dye Classic...Finished sixth on Tour 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Frys.com Open/1
making the cut in all three and finishing 68th on the inau- in Greens in Regulation Percentage (71.36). 2005: Made the Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Frys.com Open/1
gural FedExCup points list...Made 18 cuts in 29 starts and cut in seven of nine starts during his rookie season on the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $374,000–2007 AT&T
recorded four top-10 finishes, three of which were top-5s. Nationwide Tour. Finished 67th on the money list...Notched Pebble Beach National Pro–Am/3
Finished 51st on money list, second amongst rookies, trail- the first of three top-10s with a T9 at the Preferred Health Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Zurich
ing only Brandt Snedeker...In just eighth career start on the Systems Wichita Open...Came back the following week Classic of New Orleans/129
PGA TOUR and fourth of the season, finished solo third with a season-best T3 at the Cox Classic, finishing 19-under
2005 1 1 $13,553 U.S. Open T67 CUT T65
2006 3 1 16,354 PGA T60
2007 29 18 3 4 7 91,688/61 1,681,764/51 THE PLAYERS T64 CUT
2008 29 20 2 4 8 100,493/64 1,201,433/91
Total 62 40 5 8 15 2,913,104
nationwide Tour
2003 1
2004 1
2005 9 7 1 3 4 $77,521/67
2006 15 8 2 4 69,515/78
Total 26 15 1 5 8 147,035

Steve MARINO
Steve Marino
EXEMPT STATUS: 34th on the 2008 money list FAMILY: Single
FULL NAME: Stephen Paul Marino, Jr. EDUCATION: University of Virginia (2002, Sociology)
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, fishing
BIRTHDATE: March 10, 1980 Q SCHOOL: 2006
BIRTHPLACE: Altus, OK Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Palm Beach Gardens, FL; plays out of Bear
Lakes CC
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: Posted four top-10s in 31 starts with earnings in excess of starts on the Nationwide Tour with one made cut, a T54 at
$1.1 million. Played his way through the third event in the the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Amateur: Winner of the
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2—2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun.
PGA TOUR Playoffs, the BMW Championship, and finished 1999 Virginia Amateur...Former standout at the University
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 63rd in the FedExCup standings...Paired with Michelle Wie of Virginia, where he played in every tournament during his
2—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun; for the first two rounds of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Made career from 1999 to 2002. All-Atlantic Coast Conference
T3—RBC Canadian Open, Children’s Miracle Network the cut and finished T34...In fifth start, notched first career as a senior. Helped lead his team to the 2001 Seminole
Classic presented by Walmart; T4—Sony Open in Hawaii; top-10 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Posted four rounds Intercollegiate Championship, when he captured individual
T10—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Deutsche Bank in the 60s to finish solo eighth...Second top-10 finish of medalist honors. Teammates at UVa with 2008 PGA TOUR
2
Championship. the year came at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, member James Driscoll.
earning an exemption into the following week’s Wachovia
2008 SEASON: PERSONAL:
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Championship with a T10...Then-career-best finish came
Sophomore campaign included six top-10 finishes in 32 at the AT&T Classic, where four sub-par rounds earned Started golf at age 3 by swinging a cut-down 3-iron in his
starts. Made the cut in 27 of 32 starts, finishing the a T6. Finished four shots out of the Zach Johnson-Ryuji back yard.
season ranked No. 36 in the FedExCup standings and No. Imada playoff. 2006: Made the cut in 16 of 20 starts during
34 on the money list…Opened season on the PGA TOUR
with a 5-under-par 65 en route to a T4 finish at the Sony
his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour, with 10 top-25 Player STATISTICS
finishes. Finished 42nd on the money list, with $134,038.
Open in Hawaii…Posted a career-best solo second at the Began the year with no status but played his way on the
Mayakoba Golf Classic, aided by a third-round 6-under-par 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Tour through Monday qualifiers and top-25 finishes... Scoring Average............................................70.10 (22)
64. Went bogeyfree over the final 36 holes (64-66) and His first start came at the Henrico County Open, gaining
finished two back of champion Brian Gay…His third top-10 Driving Distance............................................293.6 (50)
entrance by making a birdie on the final hole of the Monday Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.53% (100)
of the season was a T10 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational qualifier to join a 12-man playoff for three spots. Went on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.76% (15)
at Colonial, thanks to a closing 4-under 66…Held a one- to finish T10 that week, one of his five top-10 finishes on Putting Average............................................1.783 (73)
stoke lead after the first round of the AT&T National, the year...Other top-10 performances included career-best
eventually finishing T24…Consecutive 3-under 67s in first T7 outings at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
three rounds at the RBC Canadian Open resulted in a T3… and the Miccosukee Championship, and a T8 finish at the 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Justin
Opened 66-66 at the Deutsche Bank Championship on way Northeast Pennsylvania Classic that ultimately gave him Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
to a T10 finish…Held a share of the 54-hole lead with Scott Special Temporary Membership...Finished the campaign Career Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent 2008
Verplank at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic before a with a T6 finish at the season-ending Nationwide Tour Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
final-round 71 left him in a tie for third. Championship at The Houstonian...Two-time winner on the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $378,000–2008
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Gateway Tour, highlighted by his victory at the Sidney Frank Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya–Cancun/2
2007: One of the top rookies on TOUR after earning card Memorial Tour Championship. The win, worth $60,000, Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Children’s
through a T8 finish at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. was set up by a 13-under 59 in the third round. 2005: Three Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart/103
2005 1 1 $14,542 PGA T60
2007 31 21 4 10 91,002/70 1,179,165/80 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT
2008 32 27 1 2 6 13 102,024/36 2,094,267/34
Total 65 49 1 2 10 23 3,287,974
nationwide Tour
2003 1
2005 3 1 $1,613/317
2006 20 16 5 10 134,038/42
Total 24 17 5 10 135,650

Matteson, Troy
Troy Matteson
EXEMPT STATUS: 89th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Georgia Tech (2003, Civil Engineering)
FULL NAME: Troy Jason Matteson SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing
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BIRTHDATE: November 8, 1979
BIRTHPLACE: Rockledge, FL
RESIDENCE: Alpharetta, GA; plays out of GC of Georgia
FAMILY: Wife, Shauna
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 70 at the TPC Boston to finish T9. Placed 48th place in the Byron Nelson Award winner in 2003...Became the first
2006 Frys.com Open. FedExCup standings. 2006: After an unremarkable start Georgia Tech player to win the NCAA individual champion-
to rookie campaign, ended with five consecutive top-10s, ship (2002). Won six times in his career at Georgia Tech.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): including a victory at the Frys.com Open. One of four rookies Won the 2003 NCAA East Regional by seven shots. Had 15
2005 Virginia Beach Open Presented by ACS Sys & Eng., to win in 2006 (J.B. Holmes, Trevor Immelman, Eric Axley). top-10 finishes in 43 career starts. Ranks fourth all-time at
Mark Christopher Charity Classic Presented by Adelphia. Nominated for PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Recorded Tech, with a 71.91 scoring average, behind Bryce Molder,
his first TOUR victory in his 33rd professional TOUR start David Duval and Matt Kuchar. Carried a 3.28 grade-point
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: at the Frys.com Open. Became the sixth player and third average and was a two-time academic All-American...Led
2
T2—PODS Championship; T6—U.S. Bank Championship in consecutive to capture his first TOUR victory in Las Vegas. his Anderson HS (Austin, TX) team to two 4A state titles
Milwaukee, Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented Four rounds in the 60s, including middle rounds of 65-64, while also a two-time state medalist.
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by Walmart; T7—Ginn sur Mer Classic; T8—Sony Open left him one stroke ahead of Daniel Chopra and Ben Crane.
in Hawaii. The 64 matched his career-low round on TOUR, which came PERSONAL:
Started playing golf when he was 7…Got married shortly
2008 SEASON: during the second round of the 2006 Ford Championship at
after graduating from college…Lists Superman as his hero.
Turned in five top-10 finishes and $1 million plus in earn- Doral. Held a one-stroke lead entering the final round...One
week later, held the 54-hole lead at the FUNAI Classic at Says his real-life heroes are his parents, Steve Matteson
ings for the third straight season on TOUR…Got off to a and Lucy and John Steele, for introducing him to golf, hunt-
strong start by firing three rounds in the 60s to claim a T8 Walt Disney World Resort. Overcome by Joe Durant in the
final round, finishing T2, four strokes behind Durant after ing and fishing at an early age.
at the Sony Open in Hawaii. The finish was his best since
a T3 at the 2007 John Deere Classic…Missed the cut in a final-round 70...Finished in the top 40 on money list to
three of his next five starts before finishing T2 at the PODS gain a Masters invite for 2007. 2005: Two-time winner on
Championship, two strokes behind winner Sean O’Hair… the Nationwide Tour, setting the all-time season earnings Player STATISTICS
One of seven players to hold at least a share of the final- record with $495,009, $127 more than the record Zach
round lead at the U.S. Bank Championship, but faltered Johnson established in 2003...Made the cut in 24 of 27 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
down the stretch to finish T6, four strokes behind Richard starts, including a Tour-leading 12 top-10s...Claimed his Scoring Average............................................71.44 (155)
S. Johnson…Finished T6 at the Children’s Miracle Network first Tour victory in April at the Virginia Beach Open with Driving Distance............................................295.3 (42)
Classic after holding the first-round lead. a final-round, 4-under 68...Two weeks later, took over the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.75% (131)
top spot on the money list, with back-to-back runner-up Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.15% (54)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: finishes at The Rex Hospital Open and the Rheem Classic... Putting Average............................................1.818 (172)
2007: Collected more than $1 million thanks to three top-10 In September, recorded his second win with a 13-under-par
finishes, including two T3s...Made his first career start in 271 at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic. 2004: Made MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the Masters Tournament, but missed the cut…The former the cut in 18 of 28 starts during his rookie campaign on the 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Children’s Miracle Network
Georgia Tech All-America, finished T3 at the AT&T Classic Nationwide Tour...Ranked No. 52 on the final money list, Classic presented by Walmart/1
at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, GA, on the strength of a second- with $114,451...Only top-10 was a solo second at the Gila Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Children’s Miracle
round 8-under 64. Held a share of the 36- and 54-hole leads River Golf Classic. 2003: Turned pro at the FBR Capital Open Network Classic presented by Walmart/1
with Ryuji Imada, but fell from contention with a final-round in June, where he tied for 59th in his initial event on TOUR... Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2006 Frys.
73...Birdied the final two holes on Sunday to finish T3 at the Made the cut in three of four starts on the Nationwide com Open/1
John Deere Classic...Played in three of the four PGA TOUR Tour...Co-medalist at Jennings Mill CC, site for the second Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 FBR
Playoffs for the FedExCup events and finished in the top-10 stage Qualifying Tournament event. Amateur: Three-time Open/73
at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Closed with a 1-under All-American and All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection...
2003 3 2 $18,135 Masters CUT
2006 32 18 1 1 5 7 1,778,597/36 PGA T66
2007 26 17 2 3 7 92,817/48 1,282,421/73 THE PLAYERS CUT T73
Total 91 53 1 2 2 13 21 4,291,172
nationwide Tour
2003 4 3 1 $7,628/211
2004 28 18 1 1 6 114,451/52
2005 27 24 2 3 1 12 17 495,009/1
Total 59 45 2 4 1 13 24 617,087

Billy MAYFAIR
Billy Mayfair
EXEMPT STATUS: 23rd in 2008 FedExCup Points EDUCATION: Arizona State University
FULL NAME: William Fred Mayfair SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, golf-course design
BIRTHDATE: August 6, 1966
BIRTHPLACE: Phoenix, AZ
FAMILY: Wife, Tami; Maxwell (11/15/99)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): standings...Finished fifth at the FBR Open, his fourth career belly putter. 2004: Finished out of the top 125 (No. 140)
top-10 at TPC Scottsdale...Finished T2 at the Wyndham on the money list for the first time in his 16-year career.
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1993 Greater Milwaukee Open. 1995 Motorola Western
Open, THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. Championship, his best finish on TOUR since a second at the Previous low had been No. 116 in 1989, his rookie season...
1998 Nissan Open, Buick Open. 2005 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial…Birdied three Made 22 of 32 cuts but posted just one top-10, his lowest
of his last four holes on Sunday to record his third top-5 fin- output since recording one in 1997...Went to belly putter at
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: ish of the season with a third-place effort at the inaugural the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. 2003: Continued streak
2—RBC Canadian Open, T2—PODS Championship; Fry’s Electronics Open. Marked the second top-5 finish of of finishing in the top 125 on the money list for all 15 years
T4—Shell Houston Open; T10—THE TOUR Championship the season in the Arizona desert for the former Arizona on TOUR...Posted his third top-10 in his last five U.S. Opens
2
presented by Coca-Cola. State star and current Scottsdale resident. 2006: Overcame with a T10 at Olympia Fields CC in Olympia Fields, IL (T10
testicular cancer during the course of the season, diagnosed in 1999, T5 in 2002). 2002: Earned second career top-10 at
2008 SEASON:
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at the Buick Open. Returned two weeks later to play in PGA the U.S. Open with a T5 finish. 2001: Made return to THE
Finished No. 23 in the FedExCup standings on the strength Championship…Tied for the 54-hole lead with Luke Donald TOUR Championship for first time since 1998 after finishing
of two runner-up finishes...Missed the cut in four of his first at The Honda Classic. Finished T3, three strokes behind in the top 30 on the money list...Just missed sixth TOUR
six starts before finishing T2 at the PODS Championship. Donald after posting a final-round 72...Recorded his fourth title at WORLDCOM CLASSIC, losing to Jose Coceres on
Finished at 2-under 282, two behind winner Sean O’Hair… top-10 at the Verizon Heritage with his T3 finish in Hilton fifth playoff hole...Turned in best career performance at a
Made his 600th career start on the PGA TOUR at the Shell Head, SC. Only player in the field to post four rounds in the major and first top-10 in one since a T7 at the 1998 PGA
Houston Open and shot rounds of 69-66 on the weekend to 60s for the week...Underwent surgery for testicular cancer Championship with a T3 at the British Open...Closing 61,
finish T4…Bettered that finish in July at the RBC Canadian on August 3 after being initially diagnosed by doctors at a tournament record, gave him T14 at Buick Open. Key to
Open by being the only player in the field to post all four the Buick Open in Flint, MI. Surgery was performed by Dr. round was PGA TOUR record-tying 27 on back nine. 9-under
rounds in the 60s. His runner-up finish to Chez Reavie, the Gil Brito in Scottsdale at Shea Hospital. Returned to play 27 produced TOUR record in relation to par (nine holes).
15th second-place finish of his career, was his first solo two weeks later in the PGA Championship where he was String of seven birdies and one eagle broke TOUR’s best
second since the 2005 Bank of America Colonial. Waited two back through 36 holes. Finished T37. 2005: After using birdie-eagle streak of seven set by Al Geiberger in 1977 and
greenside to offer Reavie, a fellow former Arizona State a Top 50 on PGA TOUR Career Money exemption, his only matched by Webb Heintzelman in 1989. 2000: Fell out of
University player, a congratulatory hug…Competed in all full exemption available, recorded third-best season on the top-100 money winners for just the third time in 12 full
four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events, with TOUR, finishing 22nd on the money list and earning more seasons on TOUR. 1999: Top showing of season was a T2
his best finish being a T10 at THE TOUR Championship than $2 million for the first time on TOUR...Six top-10s were at season-opening Mercedes Championships...Year ended
presented by Coca-Cola. the most since an identical six in 1995. Included two sets on sad note when father, Dick, died of heart attack in early
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: of back-to-back top-10s...A second at the Bank of America November. 1998: Earned first of two victories that season
2007: Recorded six top-10s and played his way into the Colonial was his best finish on TOUR since a playoff loss to at Nissan Open, where closing 67 forced playoff with Tiger
third PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup event, the Jose Coceres at the 2001 WORLDCOM CLASSIC...Attributed Woods. Birdied first extra hole to defeat Woods...Nearly
BMW Championship, and finished 49th in the FedExCup success to hard work during offseason and switch to the made it two wins in a row the following week at Doral-
1987A 3 1 Masters CUT T12 T42 CUT CUT CUT CUT
1988A 3 2 1 U.S. Open T25 T33 CUT T37 T23 CUT T32 T10 CUT
1988 5 3 1 $8,433/220 British Open T44 T52 CUT
1989 33 18 6 111,998/116 PGA T5 CUT CUT T28 T39 T23 T52 T53 T7 T34 T74
1990 32 23 2 7 15 693,658/12 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T73 T67 T52 CUT T18 CUT CUT T42 CUT T17
1991 33 20 1 7 185,668/89 TOUR Championship 2 30 1 T13
1992 33 23 1 9 191,878/79 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17
1993 32 22 1 1 5 8 513,072/30
1994 32 18 1 7 158,159/113 Year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1995 28 21 2 3 6 9 1,543,192/2 Masters T32 T37 T14 59
1996 28 18 1 1 8 357,654/55 U.S. Open T5 T10 66 CUT
1997 30 16 1 1 5 304,083/79 British Open T3 CUT
1998 27 20 2 1 5 9 1,281,685/16 PGA CUT CUT T61 CUT T37 T60 T47
1999 29 16 1 4 10 741,733/58 THE PLAYERS T5 CUT CUT T58 CUT CUT 72
2000 29 18 2 6 466,345/106 TOUR Championship T26 T24 T10
2001 29 21 1 1 5 15 1,716,002/29 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2002 31 19 3 6 864,745/75 CA Championship CNL T25
2003 31 20 3 7 842,186/79
2004 32 22 1 3 503,251/140
2005 31 27 1 6 13 2,236,455/22 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1987; Four Tours World Championship of Golf, 1991.
2006 29 18 2 4 8 1,367,998/65
2007 30 18 1 1 6 10 92,700/49 1,814,518/44
2008 29 22 2 4 7 106,689/23 1,750,683/44
Total 619 406 5 15 4 66 170 17,653,397

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Ryder Open where he finished T2...Shared 54-hole lead Open, where he defeated Mark Calcavecchia and Ted
at Buick Open following rounds of 70-69-65. Took lead for Schulz in a playoff...T2, one stroke behind Scott Simpson at Player STATISTICS
good on Sunday with first-hole birdie en route to closing the GTE Byron Nelson Classic. 1990: T2 with Ed Dougherty
67. Dedicated his victory to Renay Appleby, the wife of after losing to Jim Gallagher, Jr., on first playoff hole at 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
TOUR player Stuart Appleby, who died tragically in July. the Greater Milwaukee Open...Also lost to Jodie Mudd in Scoring Average............................................70.49 (44)
1997: T2 performance in Las Vegas, the last full-field event season-ending Nabisco Championships when Mudd birdied Driving Distance............................................283.8 (129)
of the season, proved to be his best showing of the year. first extra hole. Amateur: Won 1986 U.S. Public Links and Driving Accuracy Percentage........................71.84% (14)
1996: Seventh career runner-up finish came with a T2 at 1987 U.S. Amateur titles. Also won Fred Haskins Award as Greens in Regulation Pct..............................67.87% (11)
NEC World Series of Golf. 1995: Recorded two victories, nation’s top collegiate player. Putting Average............................................1.824 (183)
three runner-up finishes and earned $1,543,192. Increase
in earnings over previous year—$1,385,033 -- stood at PERSONAL: MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Volunteered as standard bearer at Phoenix Open while in 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Frys.com Open/2
that time as TOUR record...Victories came at Motorola Career Low Round/Round: 61–2 times, most recent 2001
Western Open, where he shot a closing 67, and THE TOUR high school, usually working with the group of his idol,
Jerry Pate…Inducted into Arizona State Sports Hall of Buick Open/4
Championship, where he had a three-stroke lead through Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $604,800–2005 Bank of
54 holes and maintained that margin with closing 73... Fame in November 1998…First golf-course design, The
Golf Club of Virginia, in Roanoke, opened in 2002. In 2006, America Colonial/2
Runner-up finishes came at Phoenix Open, NEC World Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Canon
Series of Golf (both in playoffs) and Las Vegas Invitational. Bison Ranch Golf Club opened in Arizona...Wife Tami
(Proctor) played golf at Arizona State. Greater Hartford Open/25
1993: Collected first victory on TOUR at Greater Milwaukee
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5 Muirfield Village GC 11 5 567 5.044 the Memorial Tournament

2 PGA West (Palmer Course) 11 5 512 4.307 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Scott McCARRON
Scott McCarron
EXEMPT STATUS: 108th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: UCLA (1988, History)
FULL NAME: Scott Michael McCarron SPECIAL INTERESTS: Flying, mountain biking, fly fish-
HEIGHT: 5-10 ing, guitar
BIRTHPLACE: Sacramento, CA
RESIDENCE: Reno, NV
FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; Courtney, C.J.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): claimed his first TOUR title when he rolled in an 11-foot delay. Injury forced him to keep swing shorter and he credited
birdie putt on the first extra hole. 2003: After eight top-25s in Pride (at least in part) for the win...In pairing of long putters,
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1996 Freeport-McDermott Classic. 1997 BellSouth Classic.
2001 BellSouth Classic. first 22 events, broke through in 23rd start, a T10 in adopted teamed with Bruce Lietzke to capture unofficial money title
hometown at the Reno-Tahoe Open...Lost in sudden-death Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout. 1996: Became third
OTHER VICTORIES (4): playoff to Stuart Appleby at the Las Vegas Invitational. Came consecutive first-time winner following Tim Herron (Honda
1998 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout [with Bruce from three strokes back on final day to force the playoff with Classic) and Paul Goydos (Bay Hill Invitational) with victory at
Lietzke]. 2000 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Brad a 6-under-66. The 328 (31-under-par) total broke the tourna- Freeport-McDermott Classic. After opening 68-67 at English
Faxon]. 2001 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Brad ment total of 329 by D.A. Weibring (1991), Andrew Magee Turn G&CC, took one-stroke lead over Tommy Tolles with
2
Faxon]. 2002 Fred Meyer Challenge [with Brian Henninger]. (1991) and Bob Estes (2001). 2002: Made 23 cuts in 28 starts a third-round 69 and closed with 71 on windy Sunday for
and earned a career-best $1,896,714...Earned $1,073,624 of a five-stroke victory. 1995: Third-place finish at Las Vegas
Player Biographies
his season earnings during the West Coast Swing...Opened Invitational spared him a trip to Qualifying Tournament.
2—Wyndham Championship; T5—RBC Canadian Open. with T5 at Mercedes Championships. Finished second at
2008 SEASON: the Nissan Open. The next week was runner-up to fellow PERSONAL:
Sacramento, CA, native Kevin Sutherland in the World Golf After college, gave up golf for four years to work with his
Playing on a Major Medical Extension earned enough to father in the family clothing business. During that period, ath-
finish in the top 125...Recorded a T5 at the RBC Canadian Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. 2001:
Collected his third TOUR victory and his second in Atlanta... letic focus was on flag football, softball, tennis and racquet-
Open. Was four back entering the final round after post- ball. Return to golf was sparked by 1991 visit to Raley’s Senior
ing a third-round 63...Had his sixth career runner-up fin- Opening rounds of 68-67 produced a share of lead at
BellSouth Classic, with 36-hole final on Sunday. Took outright Gold Rush, the Champions Tour event at Rancho Murieta,
ish and first since the 2005 FBR Open at the Wyndham CA. After watching event, went home and built long putter
Championship in August. Got into the field via a Sponsor lead with third-round 72, then closed with 73 for three-stroke
victory over Mike Weir. Victory came in face of high winds on in garage. Nearly won U.S. Mid-Amateur with homemade
Exemption. Briefly led during the final round before being model later that year. Used more sophisticated version to win
overtaken by winner Carl Pettersson. Finished at 261, which Sunday...Posted T3 at Fed Ex St. Jude Classic...Finished in the
top-30 for the first time since 1997 and secured a spot in THE his three TOUR titles…In August 1999, made hole-in-one dur-
broke the old tournament record by four strokes, but was ing first round of CVS Charity Classic immediately following
two behind Pettersson. TOUR Championship, where he finished 18th. 2000: Compiled
season earnings of $495,975, good for 97th on official money ace by Lee Janzen on 17th hole at Rhode Island CC.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: list...Two top-10 finishes came in final stretch of season,
2007: Granted Major Medical Extension carryover for 2008.
Did not play on the PGA TOUR in 2007 as he continued come-
effectively securing full playing privileges. In final official Player STATISTICS
money appearance of year, finished T5 at Invensys Classic of
back from elbow surgery performed in August 2006. 2006: Las Vegas. 1999: Fell out of the top 100 in season earnings 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Limited to 15 events due to season-ending right elbow sur- for first time in four years with 101st-place finish. Lone top- Scoring Average............................................71.20 (135)
gery on August 16 to repair a torn extensor carpi radialis bre- 10 came at Air Canada Championship where high finish was Driving Distance............................................283.4 (141)
vis (muscle that runs from the wrist to the elbow)...Best finish sparked by Northview G&CC course-record 10-under-par 61 Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.51% (25)
was T15 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. 2005: Finished in the final round. Began the day tied for 47th and, starting Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.08% (106)
T2 at the FBR Open in Phoenix, thanks to a pair of 65s on the on the back nine, played his first nine holes in 5-under-par 30. Putting Average............................................1.782 (69)
weekend. Fifth runner-up since his last victory at the 2001 He then birdied five consecutive holes on the front-nine for a
BellSouth Classic...Held the second-round lead (6-under 138) 5-under-par 31. The 61 was two strokes better than his previ- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
by a stroke over three players at the BellSouth Classic. Final- ous best. 1998: Made 14 of 28 cuts, including three top-10s 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–RBC Canadian Open/3
round 76 left him T32 at the weather-shortened, 54-hole on way to 69th-place ranking on money list. 1997: Captured Career Low Round/Round: 61–1999 Air Canada
event.. 2004: Failed to extend streak of $1-million seasons his second PGA TOUR title, winning the BellSouth Classic. Championship/4
to four as money list position fell below No. 100 for the first Opened 70-69 at TPC Sugarloaf, then fired 66 for share of Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $594,000–
time since 1999...Part of a four-man playoff after closing with lead with David Duval. Final-round 69 secured three-stroke 2001 BellSouth Classic/1
1-under 71 at the Reno-Tahoe Open, one of only 11 players victory over Duval and Lee Janzen. Victory came after he Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Genuity
to post an under-par score on Sunday. Rookie Vaughn Taylor pulled hamstring racing Dicky Pride during second-round rain Championship/20
1995 25 12 1 1 2 $147,371/128 Masters T10 T30 T16 T18 CUT T23
1996 27 17 1 2 5 404,329/49 U.S. Open T82 T10 T40 T30 CUT CUT
1997 26 16 1 7 13 852,459/25 British Open CUT T18 T34 CUT
1998 28 14 3 7 414,247/69 PGA T47 T10 CUT T70 T39 T14 CUT T59
1999 27 18 1 7 400,678/101 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T35 CUT T66 T44 CUT CUT T53 CUT CUT
2000 30 19 2 4 495,975/97 TOUR Championship T12 18 T11
2001 25 23 1 1 4 15 1,793,506/23 Accenture Match Play Championship 2 T33
2002 28 23 2 5 10 1,896,714/29 Bridgestone Invitational T75
2003 27 16 1 2 11 1,250,849/54 CA Championship CNL 6
2004 27 17 1 2 7 790,720/105
2005 24 15 1 3 4 977,517/81
2006 15 7 1 175,727/196
2008 22 9 1 2 3 96,901/91 952,070/108
Total 331 206 3 6 2 34 89 10,552,162
nationwide Tour
1992 1 1 $720/268
1995 3 1 1 1,950/204
Total 4 2 1 2,670

McLACHLIN, Parker
Parker McLachlin (muh-GLOCK-lun)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of Waikoloa (HI)
(through 2010) Beach Resort
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Parker Nickolas McLachlin FAMILY: Wife, Kristy

HEIGHT: 6-1 EDUCATION: UCLA (2002, Sociology)
WEIGHT: 165 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Body surfing, ping pong, movies
BIRTHPLACE: Honolulu, HI Q SCHOOL: 2006
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): for 2007 with T16 finish at 2006 PGA TOUR Qualifying Stanford volleyball team…Has posted victories on the PGA
2008 Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Tournament. 2006: Made the cut in 16 of 28 starts during TOUR, Hooters Tour, Tight Lies Tour, Gateway Tour and
his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour, with five top-10s. Spanos Tour…Cites winning the 2008 Legends Reno-Tahoe
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Finished the season 29th on the money list, with $176,881... Open as his biggest thrill in golf…Lists Michael Jordan
1—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open; T5—AT&T Classic; T10— Finished T59 at the PGA TOUR’s Sony Open in Hawaii and Andre Agassi as his heroes…Plays a lot of golf with
Sony Open in Hawaii. after gaining a spot in the field on a Sponsor Exemption. Michelle Wie…Web site is parkermclachlin.com…Earned
Champions Tour player Scott Simpson caddied for him all-state honors in high school in volleyball. Non-golf-
2008 SEASON: that week...T2 at the season-opening Movistar Panama related jobs included high school volleyball referee.
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Season highlighted by first career PGA TOUR win at Championship, only his third career start on the Nationwide
the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open…Playing in his native Tour...T38 at the PGA TOUR’s AT&T Pebble Beach National
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state, opened the season with a T10 at the Sony Open in Pro-Am two weeks later...Did not finish in the top 10 on the
Hawaii…Next top-10 finish came at the AT&T Classic, Nationwide Tour again until notching back-to-back finishes Player STATISTICS
where he shared the first-round lead with four others after at the LaSalle Bank Open (T6) and the Knoxville Open (T2).
a 6-under 66. Went on to equal his then-career-best finish 2004: Missed the cut in his first-career major championship
with a T5…At age 29 years, 2 months and 25 days, posted start at the U.S. Open. 2000: Missed cut in his first PGA
Scoring Average............................................70.73 (80)
his first career victory at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, Driving Distance............................................286.1 (112)
TOUR start at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Amateur: Winner Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.97% (152)
thanks in large part to a career-best, course-record-tying of the 1996 Junior America’s Cup in Vancouver, British
10-under 62 in the second round. Held a four-stroke lead at Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.47% (150)
Columbia, Canada. Was the 1996 Hawaii High School Putting Average............................................1.757 (19)
the midway point, a six-shot advantage after 54 holes and Athletic Association individual champion.
despite a 2-over 74 on the final day finished with a seven-
stroke win (second largest of the season) over Brian Davis PERSONAL: MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
and John Rollins. The win earned him a spot the next week His father, Chris, was the high school basketball coach of 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Legends Reno-Tahoe Open/2
in the PGA Championship, where he missed the cut. newly-elected U.S. President Barack Obama at Punahou Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Legends Reno-Tahoe
High School. His dad played basketball and volleyball for Open/2
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Stanford, while his mom Beth was captain of the 1976 U.S. Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $540,000–2008
2007: Made the cut in 13 of 28 starts during his rookie Olympic volleyball team and served as an alternate in 1968. Legends Reno–Tahoe Open/1
season, including a then-career-best T5 at the Turning Brother Spencer is a 6-7 sophomore outside hitter on the
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 World Golf
Stone Resort Championship. Earned first PGA TOUR card Championships-Bridgestone Invitational/163
2000A 1 U.S. Open CUT
2004 1 PGA CUT
2006 2 2 $34,674
2007 28 13 1 6 1,307/158 627,582/137
2008 27 17 1 3 6 95,670/107 1,311,839/84
Total 59 32 1 4 12 1,974,096
nationwide Tour
2003 2
2005 1 1 $1,888/301
2006 28 16 2 5 9 176,882/29
2007 1 1 1 1 26,400/147
Total 32 18 2 6 10 205,170

George McNEILL
George McNeill
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Ryan Lynn
(through 2009) EDUCATION: Florida State University
FULL NAME: George William McNeill, Jr. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hunting, boating
BIRTHDATE: October 2, 1975 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BIRTHPLACE: Naples, FL
RESIDENCE: Fort Myers, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): season, finished T3 at the Canadian Open with rounds of PERSONAL:
66-66 on the weekend...Captured first career TOUR vic-
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2007 Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for About his time in 2006 as an assistant professional at Forest
Children. tory at the Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for CC in Ft. Myers, FL, McNeill said, “I was there four days a
Children at age 32 years and 13 days, the fourth consecu- week, open to close. I was there at 6 a.m. and I left at 6
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: tive first-time winner at the event. Opened with rounds of p.m. four days a week, so there was a lot of fun, but it’s
T2—PODS Championship, Ginn sur Mer Classic; T6—U.S. 66-64-67 and held a five-stroke cushion entering the final something I definitely do not ever want to do again. That’s
Bank Championship in Milwaukee. round. Responded with a 5-under-par 67 on Sunday to win what drove me back, got my competitive juices flowing
by four strokes over runner-up D.J. Trahan…Became the again, and I had a little different mind set when I came back
2008 SEASON:
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ninth player to win the Qualifying Tournament at the end of out.”...Lists heroes as Cal Ripken, Jr., Mike Schmidt and Bo
In second season on TOUR, surpassed $1 million on one season and capture a TOUR event the following year.
the strength of two runner-up finishes…Posted the first Jackson...One of five siblings...Got his start in golf at age 3
Player Biographies
2006: Medalist at TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Five-stroke when grandfather gave him a set of clubs.
runner-up finish of his career at the PODS Championship. margin (23-under-par total) was largest since Scott Verplank
Final-round, 3-under 69 moved him to 2-under 282 for topped Blaine McCallister by six in 1997. Earned first card
the tournament, just two shy of champion Sean O’Hair…
Posted four rounds in the 60s to finish T6 at the U.S. Bank
in ninth trip to Qualifying Tournament, including second visit Player STATISTICS
to the finals (2002). One of eight players to successfully
Championship. Began the final round one off the lead of negotiate all three stages...Spent much of the year as an 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Nick Flanagan and Gavin Coles, but final-round 68 fell four assistant professional at Forest CC in Fort Myers, FL...Played Scoring Average............................................70.91 (100)
short of champion Richard S. Johnson...Posted rounds of in U.S. Open at Winged Foot, where he missed the cut. Driving Distance............................................295.7 (37)
71-71-71-69 at the Ginn sur Mer Classic for his second 2004: Member of the Golden Bear Tour. 2003: Nationwide Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.62% (154)
runner-up finish of the season, finishing in a five-way tie for Tour member, finishing 115th on the money list, with one Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.86% (34)
second and one behind tournament winner Ryan Palmer. top-10 in 24 starts...Missed the cut at The Honda Classic in Putting Average............................................1.788 (86)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: only TOUR start. 2002: Lone TOUR start was a missed cut at
2007: After earning PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament the U.S. Open at Bethpage Black. 2000: In first career PGA MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
medalist honors in 2006, earned first TOUR victory during TOUR start, missed the cut at the Kemper Insurance Open. 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Frys.com Open/2
the Fall Series at the Frys.com Open...Along with Brandt Amateur: All-ACC and All-America selection at Florida Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Frys.com Open/2
State (1997-98) and turned professional in 1998. Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2007 Frys.
Snedeker (Wyndham Championship), one of two rookies com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children/1
to win on TOUR during the year...In 21st start of rookie Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 PODS
Championship/67
2000 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT 63
2002 1 PGA CUT
2003 1 THE PLAYERS CUT
2006 1
2007 30 18 1 1 2 6 87,702/106 $1,504,627/61
2008 29 19 2 3 9 96,074/104 1,361,532/76
Total 63 37 1 2 1 5 15 2,866,158
nationwide Tour
2000 1 1 $1,920/250
2003 24 8 1 3 31,153/115
2004 1
2006 2 1 1,835/273
Total 28 10 1 3 34,908

Mediate, Rocco
Rocco Mediate (MEE-de-ate)

EXEMPT STATUS: 74th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Florida Southern University
FULL NAME: Rocco Anthony Mediate SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, tennis, home theater
Player biographies

WEIGHT: 190 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1985, 1986
BIRTHPLACE: Greensburg, PA
RESIDENCE: Naples, FL
FAMILY: Wife, Linda; three children
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): death as both players shot even-par 71s. Woods parred the third top-10 in a major and his second at the U.S. Open
1991 Doral-Ryder Open. 1993 KMart Greater Greensboro par-4 seventh hole, the first sudden-death hole, as Mediate (fourth in 2001). Shared the first-round lead at Pinehurst No.
Open. 1999 Phoenix Open. 2000 Buick Open. 2002 Greater made bogey after driving in a fairway bunker and missing 2 after a 3-under 67. Earned a spot into the 2006 Masters
Greensboro Chrysler Classic. a 20-foot par putt. with his top-10 effort. 2004: Finished outside the 125 on the
TOUR money list for the fourth time in his 19-year career
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: and for the first time since he finished No. 155 in 1995...
1992 Perrier French Open. 2007: Had best season since 2003, with a runner-up finish, Did not post a top-10 for the first time since 1989 as back
three top-10s and more than $1 million in earnings...After problems persisted. 2003: Finished 31st on money list
2
OTHER VICTORIES (3): early-season duty as a walking commentator for GOLF and was bounced from the field for season-ending TOUR
1999 Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational. 2002 Franklin CHANNEL, posted T9 in third start of the season at the Championship after missing cut in final full-field event, the
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Templeton Shootout [with Lee Janzen]. 2003 CVS Charity Nissan Open...Led by three strokes through 36 holes of the Chrysler Championship...Began season with two top-fives
Classic [with Jeff Sluman]. Arnold Palmer Invitational after opening 66-65. Rebounded in first three events...Switched to conventional putter for
from third-round 76 with a 67 to finish solo second, his best
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: finish since he was runner-up at the 2003 Deutsche Bank
season-opening Mercedes Championships, and finished T2
2—U.S. Open; T6—the Memorial Tournament presented with K.J. Choi. Tied Jonathan Byrd for low final round, a
Championship – a span of 74 events. Collected $594,000 for 10-under 63...Best finish was a second, four shots behind
by Morgan Stanley. his efforts at Bay Hill. Playing the year on a Minor Medical Adam Scott, at the inaugural Deutsche Bank Championship.
2008 SEASON: Extension, had 10 events to earn $514,999, equaling No. 125 2002: Earned more than $2 million for the first time in his
Became a household name after a duel with Tiger Woods on the 2006 money list. With his $750,650 in total earnings career and had best finish on the money list (22) since fin-
at the 2008 U.S. Open where he lost to Woods in a Monday in just six tournaments, was elevated to the Major Medical ishing 16th in 1993...Picked up first victory since the 2000
playoff…First top-10 of the season was a T6 finish at the Extension category for the rest of the season...Finished Buick Open with win at the Greater Greensboro Chrysler
Memorial Tournament, thanks to a closing 3-under 69. T8 at the AT&T National thanks to a closing 4-under 66. Classic. Had two-stroke lead over Mark Calcavecchia
It was his best finish since a second at the 2007 Arnold He moved over the $1-million mark in season earnings through 54 holes. Final-round 71 gained a three-stroke
Palmer Invitational and his first top-10 in 16 starts at for the first time since 2003. 2006: Limited to 18 events win over Calcavecchia and earned a career-high $684,000
Muirfield Village Golf Club. His previous top-10 on TOUR as he battled long-time back injury. Was granted Minor paycheck...Finished third at THE PLAYERS Championship…
was a T8 at the 2007 AT&T National…In a bid to become Medical Extension for 2007...In contention at the Masters Sixth at the PGA was his second top-10 in a major. First was
the oldest U.S. Open champion at age 45, lost in a playoff Tournament, as he sat T4 through 54 holes. Back problem a solo fourth at the 2001 U.S. Open. 2001: Shot 20-under
to Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, CA. flared up in final round, when he posted an 8-over-par 80 to 264 to finish second to Mark Calcavecchia’s record-setting
Finished regulation at 1-under-par 283 and held the club- finish T36. Not able to play for one month. Resumed play 28-under 256 at Phoenix Open. Finished 1-T2-2 at Phoenix
house lead as Woods and Lee Westwood, both one stroke at the Wachovia Championship. 2005: Playing on one-time Open over three-year stretch (1999-2001)...Finished T2 at
back, played the par-5 18th hole. Woods made birdie to exemption as top-50 all-time money winner, rebounded from Marconi Pennsylvania Classic. Grew up about 20 miles
force an 18-hole playoff. In the Monday playoff, made three subpar 2004 season to finish in the top 125. Rallied down from the Laurel Valley course. 2000: Earned his fourth
consecutive back-nine birdies to take a one-stroke lead to the stretch, with 12 made cuts in final 14 starts…Recorded career victory the way he won his first TOUR title--with a
the last hole. Woods made birdie to tie and force sudden lone top-10 of the season at the U.S. Open (T6). It was his birdie on the final hole at the Buick Open. It was the first
1984A 1 Masters T22 T37
1985 2 U.S. Open CUT CUT T44 T25 W/D
1986 27 10 1 4 $20,670/174 British Open CUT T45 T39 T18
1987 32 19 1 1 7 112,099/91 PGA T31 T69 T16 T40 T68 T36
1988 32 25 1 9 129,829/92 THE PLAYERS T50 CUT T11 T11 T15 CUT T6 T55 T4
1989 30 23 8 132,501/108 TOUR Championship T26 T23
1990 27 17 1 1 3 5 240,625/62
1991 25 19 1 7 14 597,438/15 Year 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1992 25 17 2 6 8 301,896/49 Masters T27 T52 T15 T36 T33 CUT T36
1993 24 22 1 1 6 10 680,623/16 U.S. Open T34 T32 4 T37 CUT T6 CUT 2
1994 6 4 1 2 45,940/193 British Open CUT T52 W/D T47 T19
1995 18 8 2 2 105,618/155 PGA CUT T49 W/D T66 6 T18 CUT W/D 72
1996 21 15 1 4 10 475,255/40 THE PLAYERS CUT T57 CUT CUT T65 3 T45 T58 T44 T54
1999 25 18 1 3 8 963,075/37 Bridgestone Invitational T24 T77 T52
2000 24 18 1 1 3 7 1,320,278/34 CA Championship W/D CNL T15 T16
2001 21 14 2 5 10 1,474,435/36
2002 23 17 1 2 4 11 2,040,676/22
2003 24 18 2 5 8 1,832,656/31 NATIONAL TEAMS: UBS Cup, 2003.
2004 19 8 2 257,692/176
2005 24 16 1 8 696,250/114
2006 18 8 1 145,899/206
2007 22 14 1 3 4 91,129/65 1,166,294/82
2008 27 16 1 2 4 97,490/78 1,420,875/74
Total 545 364 5 10 6 62 158 14,791,140

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time he had led the Buick Open all week. Birdied two of playoff at Kmart GGO, where he birdied fourth playoff hole
final three holes for one-stroke victory over 54-hole leader to defeat Steve Elkington. 1991: Earned first title in sixth Player STATISTICS
Chris Perry. Victory lifted him over $1-million mark in a season at Doral-Ryder Open. Sank 10-foot birdie putts on
single season for first time in his career...Earlier in season, 71st and 72nd holes, forcing playoff with Curtis Strange. In 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
fell one stroke short of his defense of 1999 Phoenix Open Monday playoff, birdied first extra hole from 5 feet. Victory Scoring Average............................................70.87 (97)
with rounds of 67-70-67-67 and finished T2...Following his was one of six top-10s in his first seven starts of the year. Driving Distance............................................278.6 (171)
victory, went to PGA Championship with high hopes but 1990: Final-round 66 jumped him into a T2 at the Canon Driving Accuracy Percentage........................63.82% (87)
chair he was sitting in on clubhouse patio collapsed, he Greater Hartford Open, two strokes back of Wayne Levi. Greens in Regulation Percentage.................62.05% (161)
hit his head on a railing and wrenched his shoulder, neck 1987: T2, one stroke behind John Inman, at the Provident Putting Average............................................1.799 (127)
and wrist in the fall. He withdrew after opening 77. 1999: Classic.
Made clear comeback from 1994 back surgery with victory MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at the Phoenix Open in only his second start of the season. PERSONAL: 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Verizon Heritage/2
Gained interest in golf in high school after years of playing Career Low Round/Round: 62–2001 MasterCard
Held season-best 54-hole lead of six strokes. Final-round 71
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baseball…With help from Champions Tour member Jim Colonial/2
earned him two-stroke victory over Justin Leonard. 1997: Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $810,000–2008 U.S.
Made eight consecutive cuts near end of the year to retain Ferree during college, began to construct his swing…
At Florida Southern, coach Charlie Matlock became large Open/2
full exempt status. 1996: Returned to TOUR under special Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Compaq
medical extension and tied for sixth at Phoenix Open to influence on his game…Started using long putter to save
his back and became the first player to win on TOUR using Classic of New Orleans/12
earn $42,088 and regain full playing privileges. Had three
other top-10s, including T4 at THE PLAYERS Championship, a long putter when he won the 1991 Doral-Ryder Open…
2
where he became the first player to birdie the final six Finished 600th out of 5,619 players in his first appearance
holes at the TPC Sawgrass on his way to a final-round 66. at the 2005 World Series of Poker’s Main Event. Began
playing in 2004.
Player Biographies
1994: Missed most of season with ruptured disk, for which
he underwent surgery in July. 1993: Second win came in
Hot Shots
Courses with the Toughest Par 3s

Rank Course Par 3 Avg
1 Oakland Hills CC (South Course) 3.29
2 TPC Sawgrass 3.28
3 Royal Birkdale GC (Lancashire) 3.25
4 Torrey Pines (South Course) 3.25
5 TPC Southwind 3.24
Courses with the Easiest Par 3s

1 Brown Deer Park GC 2.98
1 El Camaleon 2.98
2 Palm GC 2.95
3 Magnolia GC 2.98 No. 13 at TPC Sawgrass
4 PGA West (Palmer Course) 2.97

Merrick, John
John Merrick
EXEMPT STATUS: 83rd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: UCLA (2004, Sociology)
FULL NAME: John Sampson Merrick SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, watching sports, Los
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-1 Angeles Lakers

BIRTHPLACE: Long Beach, CA Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006)
RESIDENCE: Long Beach, CA; plays out of Virginia CC
FAMILY: Wife, Jody
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: PERSONAL:

T3—2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. 2007: Finished 135th on the money list, but improved Lists his parents as his heroes. Got his start in golf from
his position on TOUR with his T23 finish at PGA TOUR friends and his dad.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Qualifying Tournament...First career top-10 was a T5 at the
2006 Peek’n Peak Classic. Turning Stone Resort Championship. 2006: Finished 21st
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: on the Nationwide Tour money list and improved his status
for the following season’s PGA TOUR with T4 finish at PGA
Player STATISTICS
T3—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun;
TOUR Qualifying School, becoming first player from the
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T6—U.S. Open; T7—Zurich Classic of New Orleans; 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
T8—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Nationwide Tour to improve status through Q-School...First Scoring Average............................................70.50 (53)
full season on the Nationwide Tour included four top-10s Driving Distance............................................298.8 (22)
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2008 SEASON: and his first career Nationwide Tour victory. Fired rounds Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.56% (64)
Doubled his earnings in his second season on TOUR, mak- of 71-69-69-68 to finish tied with Gavin Coles at 11-under Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.33% (21)
ing more than $1.3 million with four top-10 finishes… 277 at the Peek’n Peak Classic. Parred third extra hole to Putting Average............................................1.806 (144)
Finished T3 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic, four strokes win for the first time. 2005: In first PGA TOUR start, missed
behind champion Brian Gay after rounds of 69-67 on the the cut at the 2005 U.S. Open...Made six cuts in a combined MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
weekend…Finished his third round on Sunday morning 10 starts during the 2004 and 2005 Nationwide Tour sea- 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–3 times, most recent
and claimed the 54-hole lead at the Zurich Classic before a sons. 2004: Only top-25 was a T12 at the Envirocare Utah Deutsche Bank Championship/1
final-round 73 left him T7…Finished T6 at the U.S. Open at Classic in his first career start on the Nationwide Tour... Career Low Round/Round: 64–5 times, most recent 2008
Torrey Pines for his first top-10 in a major in just his second Also played on the Spanos Tour. Amateur: Earned All- Deutsche Bank Championship/1
start. He missed the cut at the 2005 U.S. Open…Opened Pac-10 honors after capturing medalist honors at the 2003 Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $220,686–2008 U.S.
with consecutive 5-under 67s at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Pac-10 Championship. Won 2001 Southern California Golf Open/T6
Open to finish T8. Association Amateur at age 19, the youngest person since Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Deutsche
Tiger Woods in 1994 to capture the nation’s second-oldest, Bank Championship/138
continuously contested amateur championship.
2005 1 U.S. Open CUT T6
2007 29 16 1 8 86,200/129 $649,438/135 PGA T52
2008 28 22 1 4 7 101,627/40 1,312,005/83 THE PLAYERS T27
Total 58 38 1 5 15 1,961,443
nationwide Tour
2004 4 2 1 $12,090/178
2005 6 4 7,444/197
2006 29 20 1 4 11 208,506/21
2007 1 1 1 14,400/193
Total 40 27 1 4 13 242,440

Shaun MICHEEL
Shaun Micheel (MICK-heel)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Stephanie; Dade Palmer (11/20/03),
FULL NAME: Shaun Micheel Marin Belle (2/9/07)
HEIGHT: 6-0 EDUCATION: Indiana University (1991)
WEIGHT: 185 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Flying, hunting, skiing
BIRTHPLACE: Orlando, FL Q SCHOOL: 1993, 1996, 2001
RESIDENCE: Memphis, TN, plays out of Ridgeway CC, Nationwide Tour Graduate (1999)
TPC Southwind, Colonial CC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 3), Luke Donald (4 and 2) and Robert Karlsson (2 up) to reach the (No. 104) in 31 events. 1999: Earned his first Nationwide Tour
final. Victory over Woods ended Woods’ five-tournament win title at the Greensboro Open, edging Garrett Willis by one stroke.
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2003 PGA Championship.
streak. 2005: Made 12 cuts in 29 starts...Posted first top-10 of the Was three strokes back of Willis with three holes to play in the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): season (18 starts) in July with a T7 at the Cialis Western Open. final round but played the last three holes in 1-under par while
1999 Greensboro Open. Finished the season on a positive note with a T5 at the Southern Willis played them in 3-over. 1996: T9 at Qualifying Tournament
Farm Bureau Classic, posting four rounds in the 60s. 2004: to regain his TOUR card. 1993: Earned first TOUR card with T37
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Cracked the top 100 on the money list for just the second time in at the Qualifying Tournament.
1998 Singapore Open [Asia]. eight seasons on TOUR, with 20 made cuts in 27 events...In sev-
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: enth start of season, earned first top-10 since capturing the 2003 PERSONAL:
PGA Championship with a T9 at THE PLAYERS Championship... Friends with the rock band KISS and was a backstage guest
T21—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
Player Biographies
Made the cut in all four majors, finishing T24 in defense of PGA of the band in Columbus, OH, the week following the 2003
2008 SEASON: Championship. Posted a second-round 68 to make the cut after PGA victory...Was honored with the 1994 Sons of Confederate
Due to injury, limited to just 16 events. Did not play again after opening with a 77. 2003: Became fifth consecutive first-time Veterans Award for Bravery after saving two people from a
hometown event, the Stanford St. Jude Championship, in early major winner with his victory at the PGA Championship and sinking car while at a golf tournament in New Bern, NC...Wife,
June. Underwent surgery on his left shoulder on June 10 to finished 32nd on the money list, the highest in his six years on Stephanie, graduated from LSU and is an attorney...Father was
repair a torn labrum. Will play on a Major Medical Extension TOUR…Earned first career TOUR victory in 164th start (third one of the original pilots for FedEx in 1973...Shot 58 in the 1998
in 2009. Has 13 events to earn $694,924, which coupled with career major start) at the PGA at Oak Hill CC in Rochester, NY. Omega PGA Championship pro-am in Hong Kong.
2008 earnings of $157,828, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 First player since John Daly (1991) to capture first TOUR event
money list and earn the Major Medical Extension status for the at PGA. Jumped from 169th to 46th in the Official World Golf Player STATISTICS
remainder of the 2009 season. Ranking with the win. Held the lead outright after 36 holes and
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: shared the lead with Chad Campbell through 54 holes. Playing 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Made nearly $1 million and recorded three top-10 fin- 72nd hole with a one-shot lead, rifled 7-iron from 175 yards to Scoring Average............................................72.03 (N/A)
ishes, his most since 2003...Finished T9 at the World Golf within inches of the hole for a memorable birdie and a two-stroke Driving Distance............................................281.0 (N/A)
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Best finish victory over Campbell. Finished week 4-under par with rounds of Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.22% (N/A)
since a runner-up at the 2006 PGA Championship came in August 69-68-69-70--276 and a $1,080,000 payday. 2002: Two top-10s Greens in Regulation Percentage.................56.13% (N/A)
at the Reno-Tahoe Open. First-round 68 led to a T6 finish… nearly matched the three he had in his first 111 events on TOUR Putting Average............................................1.792 (N/A)
Bettered that finish with a T5 at the Viking Classic in September, and one of those, a T3 at the B.C. Open, was the best previous
good for his third top-10 of the year. 2006: Played well down the finish of his career. Held a share of the lead through the first 54 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
stretch with two top-10s in final seven starts to finish in the top holes, but carded a 2-over-par 74 on Sunday, with bogeys on two 2008 Low Round/Round: 67–Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/3
final holes, to finish T3 behind winner Spike McRoy. Finish was Career Low Round/Round: 63–2000 Invensys Classic at
50 on the money list. Ended the campaign with a streak of nine
first top-10 since T5 at the 2000 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas. Las Vegas/4
consecutive made cuts…Former PGA Championship winner fin- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2003 PGA
ished second at the PGA at Medinah, his highest finish on TOUR 2001: T13 at Qualifying School to retain TOUR card following
season. 2000: Recorded three top-10s and four top-25s...After Championship/1
since the 2003 victory. Finished five strokes behind winner Tiger Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 AT&T
Woods...Runner-up to Paul Casey in the HSBC World Match Play earning only $35,689 as a professional in 43 TOUR events prior
to 2000, nearly cracked the top 100 in earnings with $467,431 Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/34
Championship at the Wentworth Club. Beat Tiger Woods (4 and
1989 1 Masters T22 CUT CUT CUT CUT
1990A 1 U.S. Open CUT T40 T28 CUT CUT CUT
1991A 1 British Open T47 CUT CUT T35
1994 19 4 $12,252/247 PGA 1 T24 CUT 2 T32
1997 21 5 14,519/250 THE PLAYERS CUT T54 9 T71 CUT CUT CUT
1998 2 2 8,918/286 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T9
1999 1 Bridgestone Invitational T23 T50
2001 34 18 3 351,095/136
2002 30 21 1 2 8 641,450/105
2003 28 21 1 4 7 1,827,000/32
2004 27 20 1 8 949,919/82
2005 29 12 2 3 487,402/146
2006 29 19 1 2 8 1,632,842/46
2007 29 17 3 7 88,450/99 948,195/108
2008 16 6 1 157,828/209
Total 299 160 1 1 1 17 49 7,498,850
nationwide Tour
1994 3
1996 27 15 1 5 $22,007/82
1997 5 3 1 2 18,140/92
1999 25 19 1 1 2 6 13 173,411/9
Total 60 37 1 1 2 8 20 213,558

Mickelson, Phil
Phil Mickelson
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2005 PGA Championship RESIDENCE: Rancho Santa Fe, CA; plays out of
(through 2010) Grayhawk GC
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Philip Alfred Mickelson FAMILY: Wife, Amy; Amanda Brynn (6/21/99), Sophia
HEIGHT: 6-3 Isabel (10/23/01), Evan Samuel (3/23/03)
WEIGHT: 200 EDUCATION: Arizona State University (Psychology, 1992)
BIRTHDATE: June 16, 1970 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, especially football; flying
BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, CA TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992
JOINED TOUR: June 1992
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (34): finished T6 at the Buick Invitational in his season debut. as a member of the victorious U.S. Ryder Cup team, fol-
1991 Northern Telecom Open. 1993 Buick Invitational Has nine top-10s in 19 starts at the Buick Invitational, lowed by a T3 finish at THE TOUR Championship presented
of California, The International. 1994 Mercedes including three victories…Rallied from four strokes behind by Coca-Cola.
Championships. 1995 Northern Telecom Open. 1996 Nortel J.B. Holmes entering the final round of the FBR Open to
force a playoff with Holmes. Lost on first extra hole to a CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Open, Phoenix Open, GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, NEC 2007: Competed in three of the four PGA TOUR Playoffs for
World Series of Golf. 1997 Bay Hill Invitational, Sprint Holmes birdie. The runner-up finish was the 21st of his
career. Earlier in the final round, gave two tickets to the the FedExCup events and finished third in season-long
International. 1998 Mercedes Championships, AT&T Pebble points. Won three times and earned a career-high
Beach National Pro-Am. 2000 Buick Invitational, BellSouth Super Bowl, which was being played that night in the
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Phoenix area, to a father and his young son in the gallery… $5,819,988, which pushed his career earnings past the
Classic, MasterCard Colonial, THE TOUR Championship. $45-million mark. Finished in the top-10 in money-winners
2001 Buick Invitational, Canon Greater Hartford Open. 2002 Made up for a 2007 playoff loss at Riviera Country Club by
(second) for the seventh time in the last eight seasons.
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Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Canon Greater Hartford Open. defeating Jeff Quinney by two strokes at the Northern Trust
Open. Took lead for good on the short par-4 10th when, Earned a spot on the victorious U.S. Presidents Cup Team...
2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Masters Tournament. Earned 30th career TOUR victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach
2005 FBR Open, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, trailing by one, he drove over the green and got up and
down for birdie while Quinney made bogey. First played National Pro-Am. Shared the lead after each of the first
BellSouth Classic, PGA Championship. 2006 BellSouth three rounds after opening 65-67-70, and closed with a
Classic, Masters Tournament. 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach the event as an amateur 20 years earlier, missing the cut…
With a T5 finish at the Masters, has 11 top-10s in 15 career 6-under 66 at Pebble Beach to win by five over Kevin
National Pro-Am, THE PLAYERS Championship, Deutsche Sutherland. Total of 20-under-par 268 tied Mark O’Meara
Bank Championship. 2008 Northern Trust Open, Crowne professional starts, including two wins and nine top-10s in
his last 10 trips to Augusta National…Hit a wedge from (1997) for 72-hole low. Third career AT&T Pebble Beach
Plaza Invitational at Colonial. National Pro-Am victory was the 10th TOUR win in his home
the left trees to within 9 feet and sank the birdie putt on the
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): final hole to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. state of California...Lost on the third of a sudden-death
1993 Perrier Open [Eur]. 2007 HSBC Champions [Eur]. Tied with Rod Pampling and Tim Clark at 13-under par, playoff (bogey on the par-3 14th) at the Nissan Open to
Mickelson drove left into the trees on the 433-yard, par-4 Charles Howell III. Birdied the 71st hole to take a one-stroke
OTHER VICTORIES (3): finishing hole and faced a difficult second shot from 140 lead, but bogeyed the 72nd hole to fall into a playoff with
2001 Tylenol Par-3 Shootout at Treetops Resort. 2004 Telus yards with one tree to navigate under and a second to go Howell...Overcame one-stroke deficit to 54-hole leader
Skins Game, PGA Grand Slam of Golf. over. His approach cleared the left-front bunker and settled Sean O’Hair to win THE PLAYERS Championship in 14th
career start at TPC Sawgrass. Posted rounds of 67-72-69-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: just right of the hole where he sealed his second victory
69--277 to finish two strokes ahead of Sergio Garcia. Victory
1—Northern Trust Open, Crowne Plaza Invitational at of the season and the 34th of his PGA TOUR career, 13th
on the all-time winners list. Mickelson birdied the finish- was 31st of career. Earned a career-best $1,620,000...
Colonial; 2—FBR Open; T3—THE TOUR Championship Forced to withdraw after 11 holes of his first round at the
presented by Coca-Cola; T4—World Golf Championships- ing hole in every round…Finished T4 at the World Golf
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. Was three back of Memorial Tournament due to a left wrist injury sustained
Bridgestone Invitational; T5—Masters Tournament; while practicing out of rough at Oakmont CC, site of the U.S.
T6—Buick Invitational; T7—PGA Championship. the lead after 36 holes and shared the 54-hole lead, but a
closing even-par 70 dropped him to T4. It was his best finish Open. Second career withdrawal, the first coming at the
2008 SEASON: in a World Golf Championships event since a second at the 2004 Las Vegas Invitational where he withdrew prior to the
Moved his career-win total to 34 with victories at the 1999 Bridgestone Invitational…The next week recorded third round due to food poisoning. Also forced to withdraw
Northern Trust Open and the Crowne Plaza Invitational at a T7 finish at the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, his the following week before playing in the Stanford St. Jude
Colonial, helping him finish seventh in the FedExCup stand- 27th top-10 in a major championship…Capped off the year Championship...Missed back-to-back cuts (U.S. Open-AT&T
ings. Despite being hampered by respiratory problems, National) for the first time since 2002 (AT&T Pebble Beach
1988A 2 Masters T46 T34 T7 3 CUT T12 T6 T7 3 3
1989A 1 U.S. Open T29 T55 CUT T47 T4 T94 T43 T10 2 T16 T7 2
1990A 2 2 1 British Open T73 CUT T40 T40 T24 79 CUT T11 T30 T66
1991A 7 6 1 1 1 PGA T6 3 CUT T8 T29 T34 T57 T9 2 T34
1992A 6 1 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T14 T33 CUT T8 T32 CUT T33 T28
1992 11 7 1 2 4 $171,714/90 TOUR Championship 28 T17 24 12 T22 17 T21 1 T5
1994 18 17 1 3 10 11 748,316/15 Bridgestone Invitational 2 T4 T8 T9
1995 24 15 1 4 9 655,777/28 CA Championship T40 CNL T23
1996 21 19 4 1 1 8 10 1,697,799/2
1997 21 19 2 1 5 15 1,225,390/11 Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
1998 24 19 2 2 1 9 11 1,837,246/6 Masters 3 1 10 1 T24 T5
1999 23 20 2 6 14 1,722,681/14 U.S. Open T55 2 T33 T2 CUT T18
2000 23 21 4 3 12 18 4,746,457/2 British Open T59 3 T60 T22 CUT T19
2001 23 20 2 4 4 13 13 4,403,883/2 PGA T23 T6 1 T16 T32 T7
2002 26 23 2 1 5 12 18 4,311,971/2 THE PLAYERS T3 T40 T14 1 T21
2003 23 20 1 7 10 1,623,137/38 TOUR Championship T19 20 T3
2004 22 19 2 2 3 13 16 5,784,823/3 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T5 T9 T9 T17 T17
2006 19 18 2 1 8 14 4,256,505/6 CA Championship T38 T29 T23 T20
2007 22 16 3 1 2 7 11 109,358/3 5,819,988/2
2008 21 20 2 1 1 8 19 112,201/7 5,188,875/3
Total 384 316 34 21 21 138 213 50,522,901 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (7), 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; Ryder
Cup (7), 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008; Walker Cup (2), 1989, 1991; World Amateur
european Tour
Team Championship, 1990; Dunhill Cup, 1996.
2008 8 8 3 7 $1,181,239

Phil MICKELSON
Phil Mickelson (Continued)
National Pro-Am and Buick Invitational)...Earned his third win the tournament twice (1998). A final-round 1-over 73
victory of the season at the Deutsche Bank Championship left him at 19-under 269, one shy of tying Mark O’Meara’s Player STATISTICS
in a showdown with Tiger Woods. Held off Woods down tournament record set in 1997...The week prior to Masters
the stretch at TPC Boston on Labor Day Monday with a defense, won the 54-hole, weather-shortened BellSouth 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
5-under 66 to win by two strokes over Woods, Arron Classic in a playoff for the second time in his career. Won Scoring Average............................................69.42 (2)
Oberholser and Brett Wetterich. Finished at 16-under 268, the 54-hole 2000 tournament in a one-hole playoff over Driving Distance............................................295.7 (37)
moving atop the standings in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the Gary Nicklaus. This time, combined a birdie putt on the 54th Driving Accuracy Percentage........................55.27% (184)
FedExCup and to second in the Official World Golf Ranking. hole with a missed 5-foot birdie putt by Jose Maria Greens in Regulation Pct..............................65.81% (41)
It was his 17th different tournament win on TOUR and the Olazabal to get into a five-way playoff with Olazabal, Arjun Putting Average............................................1.761 (23)
32nd of the his career. Witnessed a no-hitter by Boston Red Atwal, Rich Beem and Brandt Jobe. Atwal and Jobe were
Sox rookie Clay Buchholz at Fenway Park after Saturday’s eliminated on the first hole while Olazabal left after three. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Northern Trust Open/2
second round...Bypassed the BMW Championship to fall to Mickelson won with a birdie on the fourth extra hole to Career Low Round/Round: 60–2005 FBR Open/2
No. 3 in FedExCup standings...Needed a victory at THE Beem’s par. Playoff record improved to 7-1...Edged Thomas
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Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,620,000–2007 THE
TOUR Championship to have an opportunity to capture the Bjorn and Steve Elkington by a stroke to win the PGA PLAYERS Championship/1
FedExCup and finished 20th. Closed the PGA TOUR Playoffs Championship on Monday morning and clinch his second Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 ADT Skills
for the FedExCup third behind Tiger Woods and Steve major championship title. Became the first left-hander to Challenge/2
Stricker, earning a $2-million bonus...Earned a spot on his win the PGA and the first lefty to win two majors. Moved
seventh consecutive Presidents Cup and compiled a record past Ernie Els to No. 3 in the world with the victory...
of 2-1-2, bringing his career record to 11-13-9. He and Vijay Recorded a hole-in-one on No. 7 during Saturday’s third win at Buick Invitational and capturing THE TOUR
2
Singh are the only players who have played in every round of the 84 LUMBER Classic with a 7-iron from 200 Championship at Atlanta’s East Lake GC with a final-round
Presidents Cup since the event’s inception in 1994...Birdied yards. It was his fifth career ace on the PGA TOUR...Paired 66. 1999: Despite failing to win, posted another strong
Player Biographies
the second playoff hole to beat Englishmen Ross Fisher and with Chris DiMarco at The Presidents Cup for four of five season and had memorable performance in the U.S. Open
Lee Westwood in the European Tour’s HSBC Champions in matches, posted a 3-0-2 record to aid U.S. effort. Halved at Pinehurst. With wife Amy’s delivery of their first child
Shanghai, China. 2006: Captured second Masters and Sunday Singles match with Angel Cabrera. 2004: Won in imminent, lost by one stroke to Payne Stewart. Couple’s
recorded a 13-shot blowout of the field one week prior at his first TOUR appearance of the season for the fifth time first child, Amanda Brynn, was born day after tournament
the BellSouth Classic. Recorded multiple wins in a season in career, capturing the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Posted finished. 1998: Was able to hold off Mark O’Meara and
for the 10th time in 14 seasons on TOUR. Finished among a birdie on first playoff hole to defeat Skip Kendall...At age Tiger Woods on Sunday with a final-round 68 to win
the top-10 money-winners (sixth) for the sixth time in last 33 years, 9 months and 26 days, captured first major cham- Mercedes Championships...Also won the weather-post-
seven seasons…Broke virtually every tournament record pionship in 47th attempt (43rd as a professional), winning poned AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 1997: Two-
en route to wire-to-wire repeat victory at the BellSouth the Masters. Held a share of the 54-hole lead with Chris time winner, with victories at Bay Hill Invitational and
Classic. Posted a 260 total (63-65-67-65) to defeat runners- DiMarco. Posted a back-nine, 5-under-par 31, punctuated Sprint International. 1996: Won four times, including two of
up Zach Johnson and Jose Maria Olazabal by 13 strokes, by an 18-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole, to clinch the his first three starts, successfully defending Nortel Open
the largest margin of victory since Tiger Woods won the one-stroke win over Ernie Els. Only the fourth player in title and defeating Justin Leonard in playoff to win Phoenix
2000 U.S. Open by 15. 28-under total matched John Huston Masters history to win the event on the final putt of the Open. Became first player since Johnny Miller in 1975 to
(1998 United Airlines Hawaiian Open) for 72-hole PGA tournament, joining Arnold Palmer (1960), Sandy Lyle win in Phoenix and Tucson in the same year...Won GTE
TOUR event held on a par-72 course. Total of 31 birdies was (1988) and Mark O’Meara (1998)...Finished second for the Byron Nelson Classic and NEC World Series of Golf, taking
one short of the TOUR record for a 72-hole event by Mark third time in last six years at the U.S. Open. Led Retief the lead at both events after 36 holes. 1995: Won Northern
Calcavecchia (2001 Phoenix) and Paul Gow (2001 B.C. Goosen by one stroke with two holes to play. Lost lead Telecom Open for the second time, following his 1991 vic-
Open)...Captured third career major championship at the when he three-putted the par-3 17th hole for double bogey tory as an amateur. 1994: Won Mercedes Championships
Masters with rounds of 70-72-70-69--281. Coupled with his and Goosen birdied the par-5 16th hole. Finished two at La Costa, defeating Fred Couples in a playoff...Made first
win at the final major of 2005, the PGA Championship, strokes behind Goosen...Won two ESPY Awards, for Best Presidents Cup Team, finishing with 2-1-2 record. 1993:
became the first player since Tiger Woods (2002) to win Championship Performance and Best Male Golfer...Finished Won first two titles as a professional, the Buick Invitational,
back-to-back majors. Held the 54-hole lead by one stroke top-10 in all four majors for the first time in career. Only he and The INTERNATIONAL. Amateur: Last amateur to win
over Fred Couples, and posted just one bogey in the final and Ernie Els accomplished the feat during season. 2003: a TOUR event with victory at 1991 Northern Telecom Open,
round en route to a two-stroke win over Tim Clark...Playing Finished outside the top 30 for first time in 11-year career. by one stroke over Tom Purtzer. Was the first amateur since
in his 14th U.S. Open as a professional, was looking to join Still managed seven top-10s in 23 starts...For the third Scott Verplank in 1985 at the Western Open to win PGA
Tiger Woods (2000-01) and Ben Hogan (1953) as the only consecutive year finished third at the Masters (also fin- TOUR event...In 1990, became only left-handed player to
players in modern era (since inception of the Masters in ished third there in 1996). 2002: Won multiple TOUR events win U.S. Amateur...One of only four golfers to win NCAA
1934) to win three consecutive majors. Held a share of the for seventh time in 10 years...Became second player to top Championship and U.S. Amateur in same year. The others
54-hole lead with England’s Kenneth Ferrie at 2-over. In $20-million mark for career...Captured Bob Hope Chrysler are Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Ryan Moore...Along
final round, held a two-stroke lead after No. 15, but fell into Classic in first appearance of season and first TOUR start with Gary Hallberg, David Duval and Bryce Molder, only
a three-way tie for second, behind winner Geoff Ogilvy, since August 2001. Overcame four-shot deficit with a 64 on four-time first-team golf All-Americans.
with Jim Furyk and Colin Montgomerie, after a bogey on the final day, including a final birdie, to finish tied with
No. 16 and a double bogey on the 18th. 2005: Captured four David Berganio, Jr., at 30-under-par 330. Defeated Berganio PERSONAL:
TOUR events, including second major championship, and with a birdie on the first playoff hole...Shot a final-round 64 After Masters victory in April 2004, did media tour of New
proved to be a vital cog on the victorious U.S. Presidents at the Canon Greater Hartford Open, including a birdie on York and Los Angeles that included appearances on “Late
Cup squad...The 13th player in tournament history to win the final hole, to beat Davis Love III and Jonathan Kaye by Night with David Letterman” and “The Tonight Show with
the FBR Open in Phoenix twice, and in doing so, won for the one stroke. Became first player in 51 Hartford tournaments Jay Leno”…Started hitting golf balls at 18 months…Is
first time in almost a year (2004 Masters). After opening to win in consecutive years. 2001: Posted two victories and right-handed in everything except golf. As his father dem-
with a 2-over 73, bounced back with a career-low 11-under finished second on the money list ($4,403,883)...Won the onstrated right-handed, he followed along left-handed…
60 to tie the course record set by Grant Waite in 1996 and Buick Invitational in hometown of San Diego in playoff with An avid pilot, following in the footsteps of his father, Phil
matched by Mark Calcavecchia in 2001. Finished five Frank Lickliter II and Davis Love III. Beat Lickliter with a Sr., who was a Navy pilot…With wife Amy, has been
strokes ahead of Scott McCarron and Kevin Na...Won in double bogey on the third extra hole...Won for the second involved with the Special Operations Warrior Foundation,
back-to-back weeks for the first time in his career with his time on the season at Canon Greater Hartford Open, keyed Homes for Our Troops and Birdies for the Brave the last two
first wire-to-wire victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach National by a third-round 61...Shot three straight 66s to start the seasons, helping to raise money for these three organiza-
Pro-Am. Held a seven-stroke lead over Greg Owen through PGA at Atlanta Athletic Club. Came down to 18th hole one tions…Mother, Mary, was honored as March of Dimes
54 holes prior to defeating Mike Weir by four strokes. Was behind David Toms. Toms laid up short of the hazard in Mother of the Year in November 1998…First golf-course
the first wire-to-wire winner in the 68-year history of the front of the green. Mickelson’s long birdie putt from the design project, Whisper Rock, near Scottsdale, AZ, opened
tournament. Opened the event with a 10-under 62 at back of the green was just short and Toms got up and down in 2001…Web site is philmickelson.com…Co-Chairman of
Spyglass Hill Golf Club, breaking the old course record by for par and the victory. 2000: Enjoyed fifth multiple-win the American Junior Golf Association.
two strokes. Also set 36-hole (15-under 129) and 54-hole season and second four-win season, including ending Tiger
(20-under 196) records while becoming the ninth player to Woods’ consecutive victory string at six with four-stroke

Moore, Patrick
Patrick Moore
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Jessica; Maggie (8/12/04), Sean
FULL NAME: Patrick Joseph Moore (4/26/06)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-11 EDUCATION: University of North Carolina (1992,

WEIGHT: 160 Industrial Relations)
BIRTHPLACE: Austin, MN Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002)
RESIDENCE: Mesa, AZ; plays out of Minot, ND
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: in just three TOUR events in rookie season due to back where his best finishes were T2s at the Barefoot Classic
T49—2003 Phoenix Open. injury. 2002: Became just the fifth player in Nationwide Tour and the CanAm Days Championship. Finished 16th on Order
history to earn an immediate promotion to the PGA TOUR, of Merit. 2000: Had two runner-up finishes on the Canadian
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): based on victories at the Richmond Open, Lake Erie Charity Tour. Amateur: Three-time All-ACC selection at North
2002 Greater Richmond Open, Lake Erie Charity Classic at Classic and the Nationwide Tour Championship...Finished Carolina...1991 All-American...Selected honorable mention
Peek ‘n Peak Resort, TOUR Championship. first on the 2002 final money list with $381,965, overtaking All-American in 1990 and 1992.
Arron Oberholser in the year’s season-ending event and
2008 SEASON: earned Nationwide Tour Player of the Year honors...One of PERSONAL:
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The 2002 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year has not then-15 players in the history of the Nationwide Tour to win Got his start in golf by going to the practice range with his
played in a PGA TOUR event since 2004 due to continuing as a Monday Qualifier when he posted a tournament record- father in North Dakota...Cites attending the 1995 U.S. Open
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back problems that date to 2003. Coupled with $34,859 tying 20-under-par 268 at the Richmond Open. Made a as his biggest thrill in golf.
earned in 2003-08, has the opportunity to play in 12 events 15-foot eagle putt on the final hole for victory...Used a birdie
to earn $452,636 and match the $487,495 winnings of on the 17th hole at the Lake Erie Charity Classic to post a
2003’s No. 125, Esteban Toledo. If he does so, will play out
of the Major Medical Extension category for the remainder
score of 9-under 275 after beginning the day two behind the
three co-leaders and had to wait as the final groups failed
Player STATISTICS
of the season. to catch him...Birdied four of the last five holes in the third MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: round of the TOUR Championship to move to 10-under-par. Career Low Round/Round: 65–2003 Bob Hope Chrysler
2007: Did not play any PGA TOUR events for the third Inclement weather eventually shortened the tournament to Classic/3
straight season. 2006: Did not compete on PGA TOUR due 54 holes, giving Moore the victory...Did not make the cut in Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $9,720–2003 Bob Hope
to back issues. 2005: Did not play due to back problems. his first PGA TOUR event, Southern Farm Bureau Classic, Chrysler Classic/T61
Started one Nationwide Tour event, missing the cut at after rounds of 68-76. 2001: Finished T130 at the PGA Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Ryder
the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. 2004: Limited to only 14 TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn conditional status on Cup/989
events, playing on a Major Medical Extension. 2003: Played the Nationwide Tour for 2002...Played the Canadian Tour

2002 1
2003 3 2 $19,411/240
2004 14 2 15,448/248
Total 18 4 34,859
nationwide Tour
1992 1 1 $735/261
1999 1 1 945/227
2002 20 16 3 1 9 11 381,965/1
2003 3 2 3,879/253
2005 1
Total 26 20 3 1 9 11 387,524

Ryan MOORE
Ryan Moore
FULL NAME: Ryan David Moore EDUCATION: University of Nevada-Las Vegas (2005,
HEIGHT: 5-9 Communications and Public Relations)
WEIGHT: 170 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, movies
BIRTHDATE: December 5, 1982 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2005
BIRTHPLACE: Tacoma, WA JOINED TOUR: 2006
RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV; plays out of Southern
Highlands GC
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 10th start of season, recorded his first top-10 and matched U.S. Open at Pinehurst and British Open at St. Andrews.
his career-best finish on TOUR with a T2 at the Buick Played in U.S. Open (T57), but opted to turn pro at Barclays
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2—2007 the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan
Stanley, 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, T2—2005 Championship, thanks to four rounds in the 60s. Finished Classic...In 2004, won the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Public Links,
Bell Canadian Open, 2006 Buick Championship. three strokes behind J.J. Henry...Finished T9 at the PGA NCAA Championship, Western Amateur and Sahalee
Championship, his first career top-10 in a major in his first Players Championship. Captured the U.S. Amateur 2-up over
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: major start as a professional. Made four starts in majors as Luke List at Winged Foot and won his second U.S. Amateur
2—EDS Byron Nelson Championship; T5—Bob Hope an amateur with a best finish of T13 at the 2005 Masters. Public Links title 6 and 5 over Dayton Rose at Rush Creek GC
Chrysler Classic; T10—the Memorial Tournament pre- Finished with 67-69 after entering the weekend T42. 2005: in Minnesota...A member of the 2004 U.S. World Amateur
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sented by Morgan Stanley. Low amateur at the Masters Tournament with his T13 team, he was low individual at the competition...Received
finish...Made the cut at the U.S. Open in his last start as a Sponsor Exemption into the 2004 Chrysler Classic of
2008 SEASON:
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an amateur and finished 57...Following week, turned pro- Greensboro and finished T24 at 7-under par. Was T12, four
Earned more than $1 million for a third consecutive sea- fessional at the Barclays Classic, where he finished T51... strokes out of the lead, after 36 holes...Winner of the 2002
son and finished second in a tournament for the fourth Finished T2 at the Bell Canadian Open, one stroke behind U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship at the Orchards
consecutive year...After a 3-over 75 to open the Bob Hope Mark Calcavecchia. Only player in field to post four rounds Golf Club north of Detroit. Defeated Lee Williamson 10
Chrysler Classic, played the final four rounds 24-under par at par or better on the par-70 Shaugnessy Golf and Country and 9 in the 36-hole final...Two-time American Junior Golf
for a T5 finish in his first start of the season...Lost on third Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. His $440,000 payday Association All-America.
hole of a playoff to Adam Scott at the EDS Byron Nelson pushed him into the Special Temporary Member category
Championship when Scott sank a 48-foot birdie putt on the with the ability to earn unlimited sponsor exemptions for PERSONAL:
18th hole. Moore’s 15-foot birdie putt from the fringe then remainder of year...Pushed season non-member earnings Learned the game from his father “as soon as I could
grazed the lip. Both players finished regulation at 7-under to $598,250 (equal to No. 120 on PGA TOUR Money List) walk.”...Has two brothers, Jeremy and Jason, and one
par, with Moore firing a final-round 68...Capped off top-10 with T16 finish at the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas. sister, Alyssa.
finishes at the Memorial Tournament (T10) thanks to a Two off the lead through 36 holes after opening 67-63
closing 69. (career-best), but fell from contention with a third-round Player STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 74...Closed with a 4-under 68 and tied for 13th at the FUNAI
2007: In just his second season on TOUR, collected more Classic at Walt Disney World Resort, earning $88,000. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
than $1.5 million and three top-10 finishes, including a That placed him the equivalent of 113th on the PGA TOUR Scoring Average............................................71.13 (130)
second at the Memorial Tournament...Finished T8 at the money list, making him the first player since Tiger Woods Driving Distance............................................293.3 (53)
PODS Championship, his first top-10 finish of the season... in 1996 to go from college to the PGA TOUR in the same Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.61% (62)
Recorded the third runner-up finish of his TOUR career at season without going to Q School. The only other players Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.03% (178)
the Memorial Tournament. Birdied five of his final six holes to do that since 1980 were Gary Hallberg, Phil Mickelson Putting Average............................................1.770 (40)
on Sunday (66) to move into contention before falling one and Justin Leonard. Amateur: Four-time All-America (two-
shot shy of winner K.J. Choi. Was one stroke back after an time first team) at UNLV and 2005 collegiate player of the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
opening 6-under 66...Held the 36-hole lead at the inaugural year. Three-time Ben Hogan Award finalist and 2005 Hogan 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Justin
Fry’s Electronics Open after rounds of 66-63–129. Carded Award winner and Jack Nicklaus collegiate player of the Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2
weekend rounds of 71-72 to fall to T6, his third top-10 fin- year. 2005 Golfstat Cup low collegiate scoring average... Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2007
ish of the season. 2006: Played in only 22 events due to an Low amateur in the 2005 Masters, finishing T13 at 1-under Fry’s Electronics Open/2
par, thereby earning an invitation to the 2006 Masters via a Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $691,200–2008 EDS
injury during the early part of the season. Underwent sur-
top-16 finish. His 287 total was the lowest for an amateur Byron Nelson Championship/2
gery to repair a fractured hook of hamate in his left hand on Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 World Golf
March 20. Injured the hand in 2005 but tried to play through in the Masters since Lindy Miller shot 286 in 1978...As
reigning U.S. Amateur champion, earned exemption into Championships-Bridgestone Invitational/57
the pain. Missed eight weeks and returned in late May...In
2002A 1 Masters T45 T13
2003A 1 1 U.S. Open CUT T57 CUT
2004A 1 1 1 British Open T42
2005A 2 2 1 PGA T9 CUT CUT
2005 12 8 1 1 4 $686,250 THE PLAYERS T68 T27
2006 22 13 1 4 5 1,122,118/81
2007 28 17 1 3 8 92,464/52 1,554,901/59
2008 24 12 1 3 5 97,002/87 1,214,900/88 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 2004; World Amateur Team, 2004.
Total 91 54 4 11 24 4,578,169

na, Kevin
Kevin Na (NAH)
EXEMPT STATUS: 100th on 2008 money list RESIDENCE: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
FULL NAME: Kevin Sangwook Na FAMILY: Single
Player biographies

BIRTHPLACE: Seoul, South Korea
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: not play again on TOUR until the Frys.com Open, where he His win on the Asian Tour in 2002 qualified him for the
T2—2005 FBR Open, Chrysler Classic of Tucson. finished T24...One week prior, in a rehab assignment on the 2003 World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, where
Nationwide Tour, captured the Mark Christopher Charity he finished T71, his only event in the money on the PGA
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Classic. 2005: Earned more than $1 million and collected TOUR in three career starts. Also played in 11 events on the
2006 Mark Christopher Charity Classic Presented by County two runner-up finishes in second season, including a playoff European Tour with one top-10, a T6 at the Dubai Desert
of San Bernardino. loss in Tucson...In just his fourth start, finished T2 at the Classic. 2002: Played professionally on the Asian Tour,
FBR Open in Phoenix. Shared the second-round lead with where he finished fourth on the Order of Merit. Became the
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Phil Mickelson at 9-under 133. Trailed by four after 54 holes third-youngest winner in Asian Tour history at 19 years and
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2002 Volvo Masters of Asia. and finished five strokes behind Mickelson. Finish came three months when he won the 2002 Volvo Masters of Asia
OTHER VICTORIES (1): one week after he, his parents and manager were involved by two strokes. Added five other top-10s that season.
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2002 Long Beach Open. in a traffic accident that injured his mother...Back in the
state of Arizona two weeks later, lost on the second hole of PERSONAL:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: sudden-death at Chrysler Classic of Tucson to Geoff Ogilvy. At age 8, Na’s family moved from South Korea to the United
T4—Sony Open in Hawaii, FBR Open; T8—RBC Canadian Tied with Ogilvy and Mark Calcavecchia, Na was eliminated States. Took up the game a year later and by the time he left
Open. after Ogilvy birdied the par-5 18th hole, the second extra the junior golf program had become the top junior player in
hole. Highlight of playoff was holed 20-foot par putt on the U.S. Bypassed senior year of high school and college to
2008 SEASON: turn professional at age 17.
Posted a career-best 21 made cuts in 29 starts, including the first extra hole to extend the playoff...In late August,
three top-10 finishes…A second-round, 6-under-par 64 finished T18 at the Reno-Tahoe Open, collected $39,120 to
led to a T4 finish at his season debut at the Sony Open in move over $1-million mark in prize money for the season
Hawaii…Three weeks later, also finished T4 at the FBR for the first time in his career. 2004: The youngest member Player STATISTICS
Open. One of five players to record all four rounds in the 60s on the PGA TOUR...The TOUR rookie carded a final-day 69
at TPC Scottsdale…Third top-10 of the season came with a at The Honda Classic to move up the leaderboard for a T4 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
T8 at the RBC Canadian Open, just his second appearance finish, his first top-10 on the PGA TOUR in his 11th career Scoring Average............................................70.82 (89)
there (T35 in 2005). start...Was among the leaders all week at the MCI Heritage, Driving Distance............................................280.9 (158)
but closing 73 dropped him out of the top 10 to T11...Made Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.80% (39)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: one start on the Asian Tour at the Kolon Korean Open in Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.57% (133)
2007: Finished T4 at the Verizon Heritage, best finish since a September, finished T26...Next top-10 did not come until Putting Average............................................1.757 (17)
playoff loss to Geoff Ogilvy at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson October, when rounds of 66-66 on the weekend helped
in 2005...Carded a first-round 63 at the Crowne Plaza him to season-best T3 finish at the Southern Farm Bureau MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Invitational at Colonial, the lowest round of his PGA TOUR Classic...Ended the year on a high note with a T13 finish at 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–4 times, most recent Justin
career. It also marked the first time he had been a leader/ the Chrysler Championship. His $93,750 payday in Tampa Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
co-leader after the first round of a TOUR event. Finished secured him a spot inside the top 100 on the final season Career Low Round/Round: 63–2007 Crowne Plaza
T7...Third top-10 was a T9 at the Travelers Championship, money list. 2003: Earned first PGA TOUR card at age 20 by Invitational at Colonial/1
posting three rounds in the 60s. 2006: In third full season finishing T21 at the 2003 Qualifying Tournament. Medalist Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $457,600–2005 FBR
on TOUR, limited to 11 events due to a lingering injury by eight strokes at La Purisima CC in Lompoc, CA, during Open/T2
suffered in January when his right hand was slammed in a first stage of tournament. Finished T3 in second stage at Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 The Honda
car door. Was granted Major Medical Extension for 2007. Oak Valley GC in Beaumont, CA. Played his second season Classic/79
Withdrew from the Shell Houston Open in April and did on the Asian Tour and finished 46th on the Order of Merit.
2001 1 PGA CUT
2003 2 1 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T54
2004 32 19 1 2 7 $901,158/87 Bridgestone Invitational T71
2005 32 14 2 2 7 1,095,204/67
2006 11 5 2 146,099/205
2007 27 16 3 5 88,476/98 856,669/122
2008 29 21 3 6 96,794/93 1,041,059/100
Total 134 76 2 1 10 27 4,040,189
nationwide Tour
2001 1
2006 1 1 1 1 1 $90,000/65
Total 2 1 1 1 1 90,000

Jack NICKLAUS
Jack Nicklaus
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1974) FAMILY: Wife, Barbara Bash; Jack II (9/23/61),
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 1962 U.S. Open (Lifetime) Steven (4/11/63), Nancy Jean (5/5/65),Gary
FULL NAME: Jack William Nicklaus (1/15/69), Michael (7/24/73); 19 grandchildren
HEIGHT: 5-10 EDUCATION: Ohio State University
WEIGHT: 185 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hunting, tennis
BIRTHPLACE: Columbus, OH JOINED TOUR: 1962
RESIDENCE: North Palm Beach, FL
PGA TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 13-10 champions TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1
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Events Cuts FedExCup Pts/ Earnings/ Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank 1990 4 2 1 1 4 4 $340,000 15
1958A 2 2 1 1991 5 3 4 5 343,734 17
1959A 7 5 1 1992 4 1 1 3 3 114,548 53
1960A 3 3 1 1 2 1993 6 1 3 5 206,028 42
1961A 6 6 3 4 1994 6 1 5 5 239,278 34
1962 26 26 3 3 4 16 22 $61,869/3
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1995 7 1 2 1 7 7 538,800 22
1963 22 21 5 2 2 17 21 100,040/2 1996 7 2 3 7 360,861 38
1964 25 25 4 6 3 17 24 113,285/1 1997 6 1 3 6 239,932 58
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1965 23 23 5 4 1 17 17 140,752/1 1998 6 3 5 205,723 61
1966 18 18 3 3 3 12 16 111,419/2 1999 3 1 19,673 110
1967 21 19 5 2 3 13 14 188,998 2000 7 1 5 166,422 74
1968 19 19 2 3 1 12 18 148,168/2 2001 7 2 4 266,127 61
1969 23 21 3 1 10 15 131,990 2002 2 1,880 176
1970 21 19 3 2 2 10 14 105,229/9 2003 9 2 6 221,593 62
1971 18 18 5 3 3 15 15 241,873/1 2004 4 1 2 105,464 84
1972 19 19 7 3 14 16 316,911/1 2005 1 2,145 195
1973 18 18 7 1 1 16 17 305,463/1 Total 84 10 5 3 41 65 3,372,207
1974 18 18 2 3 12 17 234,455/2
1975 16 16 5 1 3 14 16 298,149/1 PGA TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
1976 16 15 2 2 1 11 15 266,439
1977 18 16 3 2 1 14 16 284,509/2 Year 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
1978 15 13 4 2 10 12 256,672/4 Masters CUT T13 T7 T15 1 T2 1 1 CUT T5 T23 8
1979 12 12 1 3 6 59,434/71 U.S. Open T41 CUT 2 T4 1 CUT T23 T32 3 1 2 T25 T51
1980 13 12 2 1 3 8 172,386/13 British Open T34 3 2 T12 1 2 T2 T6 1
1981 16 15 3 8 13 178,213/16 PGA T3 1 T2 T2 T22 T3 CUT T11 T6
1982 15 12 1 3 2 7 11 232,645/12
1983 15 14 3 1 8 11 256,158/10 Year 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83
1984 13 13 1 2 1 6 12 272,595/15 Masters T2 1 T3 T4 1 T3 2 7 4 T33 T2 T15 W/D
1985 15 14 2 1 4 8 165,456/43 U.S. Open 2 1 T4 T10 T7 T11 T10 T6 T9 1 T6 2 T43
1986 15 11 1 4 7 226,015/34 British Open T5 2 4 3 T3 T2 2 1 T2 T4 T23 T10 T29
1987 11 9 1 5 64,686/127 PGA 1 T13 1 2 1 T4 3 CUT T65 1 T4 T16 2
1988 9 5 2 28,845/177 THE PLAYERS 1 T18 1 T5 1 T33 T14 T29 CUT T19
1989 10 9 2 4 96,595/129
1990 9 6 1 1 68,045/160 Year 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
1991 8 7 1 4 123,797/122 Masters T18 T6 1 T7 T21 T18 6 T35 T42 T27 CUT T35 T41
1992 8 3 14,868/223 U.S. Open T21 CUT T8 T46 CUT T43 T33 T46 CUT T72 T28 CUT T27
1993 10 4 1 1 51,532/182 British Open T31 CUT T46 T72 T25 T30 T63 T44 CUT CUT CUT T79 T44
1994 8 1 11,514/248 PGA T25 T32 T16 T24 CUT T27 CUT T23 CUT CUT CUT T67 CUT
1995 11 4 1 1 68,180/179 THE PLAYERS T33 T17 CUT CUT CUT T29 CUT CUT
1996 6 3 37,779/208
1997 7 4 1 1 85,383/174 Year 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
1998 5 3 1 1 128,157/172 Masters T39 T6 T54 CUT CUT CUT CUT
1999 2 1 5,075/322 U.S. Open T52 T43 CUT CUT
2000 8 2 17,244/229 British Open T60 CUT CUT
2001 4 PGA CUT CUT
2002 1 1 8,910/241
2003 4 Champions TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
2004 2 1 11,130/251
2005 3 Year 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02
Total 594 506 73 58 34 286 389 5,734,322 Senior PGA Championship T3 1 T10 T9 9 8 T22 T2 T6 T12 12 W/D
nationwide Tour Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ 1 T22 T22 T6 2 T24 T8 6 W/D T34 W/D
U.S. Senior Open 2 1 T3 1 T7 2 16 T5 T13 T21 T4
JELD-WEN Tradition 1 1 2 T9 T4 1 1 T25 T25 T9 T29 69
2003 1 1 2,113/293
2004 1
Total 2 1 2,113
Year 03 04
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* Senior PGA Championship CUT W/D
Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T40
Senior British Open T14
U.S. Senior Open T25
JELD-WEN Tradition T10
NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup (2), 1959, 1961; World Amateur Team Championship, 1960;
World Cup (6), 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1971, 1973 (medalist three times); Ryder Cup (6), 1969,
1971, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1981; Ryder Cup Captain (2), 1983, 1987; The Presidents Cup Captain
(4), 1998, 2003, 2005, 2007.

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Jack Nicklaus (Continued)

PGA TOUR VICTORIES (73):
Player biographies
Championships (1963, ‘71, ‘73, ‘75, ‘80), four U.S. Opens

1962 U.S. Open, Seattle World’s Fair Open Invitational, (1962, ‘67, ‘72, ‘80) and three British Opens (1966, ‘70, Player STATISTICS
Portland Open Invitational. 1963 Palm Springs Golf Classic, ‘78)...Shares with Arnold Palmer the record for most
Masters Tournament, Tournament of Champions, PGA consecutive years with at least one TOUR victory: 17 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Championship, Sahara Invitational. 1964 Phoenix Open (1962-78)...105 consecutive cuts made (11/70-9/76) is Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 1973
Invitational, Tournament of Champions, Whitemarsh Open third only to Tiger Woods and Byron Nelson...Finished in Ohio Kings Island Open/3
Invitational, Portland Open Invitational. 1965 Masters top 10 in 243 of 357 TOUR events from 1962 to 1979 (68.1 Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $144,000–
percent)...From 1971-73, had 41 top-10s in 55 events (88.8 1986 Masters Tournament/1
Tournament, Memphis Open Invitational, Thunderbird
Classic, Philadelphia Golf Classic, Portland Open percent), including 19 victories and seven seconds...Also
has 19 runner-up finishes in majors...Led TOUR in earnings MISCELLANEOUS Champions TOUR STATISTICS
Invitational. 1966 Masters Tournament, British Open, Career Low Round: 64–2 times, most recent 1990 Mazda
Sahara Invitational. 1967 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, eight times (1964, ‘65, ‘67, ‘71, ‘72, ‘73, ‘75, ‘76). 2007:
Teamed with Tom Watson to win the Wendy’s Champions SENIOR TOURNAMENT PLAYERS Championship/4
U.S. Open, Western Open, Westchester Classic, Sahara Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $150,000–3 times,
Invitational. 1968 Western Open, American Golf Classic. Skins Game in February...As Captain, led the United States
most recent 1996 The Tradition/1
1969 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational, Sahara Team to a victory in The Presidents Cup in Montreal. It
Invitational, Kaiser International Open Invitational. 1970 was his fourth time as U.S. Captain, with a 2-1-1 record.
Byron Nelson Golf Classic, British Open, National Four-Ball 2006: Did not play an official event on the PGA TOUR or British Open champion for the third time. 1978: Named
Championship. 1971 PGA Championship, Tournament of Champions Tour for the first time since 1957. Teamed with Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year. 1977: First PGA
Champions, Byron Nelson Golf Classic, National Team Tom Watson for T2 in the Wendy’s Champions Skins Game. TOUR player to reach $3 million (5/2/77). 1976: Named PGA
Championship, Walt Disney World Open Invitational. 2005: Was The Presidents Cup Captain for a third time, Player of the Year for the fifth time (1967-72-73-75-76).
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1972 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, Doral-Eastern Open, leading the U.S. to a win that ended with Chris DiMarco 1975: Captured five TOUR events, including Masters and
Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, Westchester Classic, U.S. making a 10-foot putt to win the match on the 18th hole... PGA Championship. 1974: Tied previous year’s career high
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Professional Match Play Championship, Walt Disney World Made his 45th Masters appearance but did not make the for wins with seven...Inaugural inductee into World Golf
Open Invitational. 1973 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, cut...Three-time British Open champion, playing in his Hall of Fame. 1973: First TOUR player to reach $2 million
Greater New Orleans Open, Tournament of Champions, last British Open at St. Andrews, fired a second-round (12/1/73)...PGA Championship winner, one of career-high
Atlanta Classic, PGA Championship, Ohio Kings Island Open, even-par 72, making a 15-foot birdie putt on 18. Finished seven victories on the season in only 18 events. 1972:
Walt Disney World Golf Classic. 1974 Hawaiian Open, at 3-over 147 and missed the cut by two strokes. 2004: Winner of Masters and U.S. Open, and runner-up at
Tournament Players Championship. 1975 Doral-Eastern Made two starts, including his Memorial Tournament and British Open, one of 19 second-place major finishes. 1969:
Open, Sea Pines Heritage Classic, Masters Tournament, the Masters. Finished T63 at the Memorial...For the second Playing in his first Ryder Cup, showed great sportsmanship
PGA Championship, World Open Golf Championship. 1976 consecutive year played in the BMW Charity Pro-Am on the by conceding a 2-footer to Tony Jacklin after making a
Tournament Players Championship, World Series of Golf. Nationwide Tour near Greenville, SC, with his four sons, 4-footer for par on the last green, resulting in the first tie
1977 Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic, MONY Tournament and missed the cut by one stroke despite shooting 69-71. in Ryder Cup history. 1966: Second consecutive Masters
of Champions, Memorial Tournament. 1978 Jackie Gleason- 2003: Made four starts, including the Masters...Played in victory (and third in four years) and first British Open win.
Inverrary Classic, Tournament Players Championship, British the Ford Championship at Doral, Bay Hill Invitational and 1965: 17 top-10s in 20 events...Five victories included
Open, IVB-Philadelphia Golf Classic. 1980 U.S. Open, PGA as host of the Memorial Tournament...Appeared in more second Masters win. 1964: Runner-up finishes at Masters,
Championship. 1982 Colonial National Invitation. 1984 Champions Tour events than in any other previous season British Open and PGA...Led TOUR in official earnings for
Memorial Tournament. 1986 Masters Tournament. since joining the circuit in 1990...Made his debut on the the first time. 1963: First Masters and PGA Championship
Nationwide Tour at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. victories...Posted 17 top-10s in 24 events, including five
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (10): Appearance at The Cliffs with four sons marked the first wins. 1962: As a rookie, first professional victory came at
1990 The Tradition at Desert Mountain, Mazda SENIOR time all five played together in a professional event. He U.S. Open at Oakmont, where he defeated Arnold Palmer
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS Championship. 1991 The was the only Nicklaus to make the cut...Captained the U.S. in 18-hole playoff. Amateur: Won two U.S. Amateur titles,
Tradition at Desert Mountain, PGA Seniors’ Championship, Presidents Cup Team for a second time in the matches that defeating Charles Coe 1-up in 1959 and Dudley Wysong 8
U.S. Senior Open. 1993 U.S. Senior Open. 1994 Mercedes ended in a tie in South Africa. 2002: Announced on April 3 and 6 in 1961...Finished runner-up to Arnold Palmer in 1960
Championships. 1995 The Tradition. 1996 GTE Suncoast that a bad back would force him to miss the Masters, only U.S. Open as an amateur, shooting 282...Won 1961 NCAA
Classic, The Tradition. the second time the six-time champion didn’t start since Championship at Ohio State.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (11): his debut in 1959. Hip replacement surgery forced him
1963 Canada Cup [indiv]. 1964 Australian Open [Aus], to miss the 1999 tournament...Made one start during the PERSONAL:
season as tournament host of the Memorial Tournament. Founder and host of the Memorial Tournament…The
Canada Cup [indiv]. 1968 Australian Open [Aus.]. 1970 Nicklaus Companies’ global business includes golf course
Piccadily World Match Play Championship [Eur]. 1971 Made his first cut on TOUR since the 2000 Memorial...
Teamed with Tiger Woods to win the Battle of Bighorn over design, development and licensing…Alma mater, Ohio
Australian Open [Aus], Dunlop International [Aus], World State, opened the Jack Nicklaus Museum on campus in
Cup [indiv]. 1975 Australian Open [Aus]. 1976 Australian Sergio Garcia and Lee Trevino. 2000: Named “Golfer of the
Century” by virtually every national and international media May 2002…Named 1999 Father of Year by Minority Golf
Open [Aus]. 1978 Australian Open [Aus]. Association…With wife Barbara, opened and dedicated
outlet...Named Sports Illustrated’s Male Athlete of the
OTHER VICTORIES (11): Century and No. 9 on ESPN’s list of 100 Greatest Athletes the Nicklaus Childrens Hospital in West Palm Beach, FL,
1963 Canada Cup [with Arnold Palmer]. 1964 Canada of the Century...Played in all four majors for the last on Nov. 1, 2004…Awarded the Presidential Medal of
Cup [with Arnold Palmer]. 1966 PGA National Team time, including last U.S. Open and PGA starts...Received Freedom, the nation’s highest civil award, by President
Championship [with Arnold Palmer], Canada Cup [with Distinguished Service Award at PGA Championship. 1998: Bush in November 2005. Arnold Palmer was honored in
Arnold Palmer]. 1967 World Cup [with Arnold Palmer]. 1971 It was announced at the PGA TOUR Awards Dinner that 2004 and others honored with the award in 2005 included
World Cup [with Lee Trevino]. 1973 World Cup [with Johnny PGA TOUR and Champions Tour Player of the Year Awards Muhammad Ali and Andy Griffith…In 2006, was named
Miller]. 1999 Champions Tour-Hyundai Team Matches would be named in his honor (Nationwide Tour honor “Most Powerful Person in Golf” for the third consecutive
[with Tom Watson]. 2000 Champions Tour-Hyundai Team also holds that title now)...Streak of consecutive major year by Golf Inc. Magazine.
Matches [with Tom Watson]. 2005 Wendy’s Champions championships played (146) and consecutive majors for
Skins Game. 2007 Wendy’s Champions Skins Game [with which he was eligible (154) ended...At the Masters, was
Tom Watson]. in contention. Final-round 68 was instrumental in making
him, at 58, the oldest to post Masters top-10...Served as
2008 SEASON: Presidents Cup Captain. 1997: Broke Sam Snead’s record
Teamed with Tom Watson to finish second in the Wendy’s for most rounds played at Augusta National with 147.
Champions Skins Game at the beginning of the season. 1988: First TOUR player to reach $5 million (8/20/88). 1987:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Captain of Ryder Cup at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.
“Golden Bear” considered by many the greatest player 1986: Became oldest player to win Masters (46), shooting
in the history of the sport...Along with Gene Sarazen, a final-round 65, coming home in 30. Masters win was
Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Tiger Woods, owns a career first major victory since capturing U.S. Open and PGA
Grand Slam...Winner of 18 professional major champion- Championship in 1980. 1983: First TOUR player to reach $4
ships: six Masters (1963, ‘65, ‘66, ‘72, ‘75, ‘86), five PGA million. 1980: Captured U.S. Open and PGA...Named Sports
Illustrated Sportsman of the Decade for the 1970s. 1979:

Greg NORMAN
Greg Norman
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 2001) FAMILY: Wife, Chrissie; Children, Morgan-
EXEMPT STATUS: Lifetime Member Leigh (10/5/82), Gregory (9/19/85); Step-
FULL NAME: Gregory John Norman children, Alex (10/12/91), Nicky (6/8/94), Colton (7/14/96)
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hunting, scuba diving
BIRTHDATE: February 10, 1955 JOINED TOUR: 1983
BIRTHPLACE: Mt. Isa, Queensland, Australia
RESIDENCE: Hobe Sound, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (20): Open [Aus], National Panasonic New South Wales Open Challenge [with Brad Faxon], Andersen Consulting World
[Aus], Hong Kong Open, Cannes Invitational [Eur], Suntory Championship. 1998 Greg Norman Holden International
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1984 Kemper Open, Canadian Open. 1986 Panasonic Las
Vegas Invitational, Kemper Open, British Open. 1988 MCI World Match Play Championship [Eur], Kapalua. 1984 [Aus], Franklin Templeton Shootout [with Steve Elkington].
Heritage Golf Classic. 1989 The International, Greater Victorian Open [Aus], Australian Masters [Aus], Australian 2001 Skins Game. 2008 ADT Skills Challenge.
Milwaukee Open. 1990 Doral-Ryder Open, Memorial PGA [Aus].1985 Toshiba Australian PGA Championship
Tournament. 1992 Canadian Open. 1993 Doral-Ryder Open, [Aus], National Panasonic Australian Open [Aus], Dunhill BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH:
Cup [Eur]. 1986 Stefan Queensland Open [Aus], National T3—British Open.
British Open. 1994 THE PLAYERS Championship. 1995
Memorial Tournament, Canon Greater Hartford Open, NEC Panasonic New South Wales Open [Aus], West End Jubilee BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISHES:
2
World Series of Golf. 1996 Doral-Ryder Open. 1997 FedEx South Australian Open [Aus], National Panasonic Western 4—U.S. Senior Open; T5—Senior British Open; T6—Senior
St. Jude Classic, NEC World Series of Golf. Australian Open [Aus], European Open [Eur], Suntory World PGA Championship
Player Biographies
Matchplay Championship [Eur], Dunhill Cup [Eur], PGA
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (70): Grand Slam of Golf. 1987 Australian Masters [Aus], National 2008 SEASON:
1976 Westlakes Classic [Aus]. 1977 Martini International Panasonic Australian Open [Aus]. 1988 Palm Meadows Cup Enjoyed a magical ride at the British Open, carrying a
[Eur], Kuzuhz International [Jpn]. 1978 New South Wales [Aus], ESP Open [Aus], PGA National Tournament Players two-stroke lead into the final round before a 7-over 77 left
Open [Aus], Traralgon Classic [Aus], Caltex Festival of Championship [Aus], Panasonic New South Wales Open him in a tie for third place—his best showing in a major
Sydney Open [Aus], South Seas Classic [Fiji]. 1979 Traralgon [Aus], Lancia Italian Open [Eur]. 1989 Australian Masters championship since finishing third at the 1999 Masters.
Classic [Aus], Martini International [Eur], Hong Kong Open. [Aus], PGA National Tournament Players Championship Finished six strokes behind winner Padraig Harrington. His
1980 Australian Open [Aus], French Open [Eur], Scandinavian [Aus], Chunichi Crowns [Jpn]. 1990 Australian Masters 30th career top-10 finish in a major earned a spot in the
Open [Eur], Suntory World Match Play Championship [Eur], [Aus]. 1993 Taiheyo Masters [Jpn], PGA Grand Slam of 2009 Masters (top four and ties qualify)…Missed the cut
State Express Classic, Benson & Hedges International. Golf. 1994 Johnnie Walker Asian Classic [Eur], PGA Grand in three other PGA TOUR events during the year, including
1981 Australian Masters [Aus], Martini International [Eur], Slam of Golf. 1995 Australian Open [Aus], Fred Meyer the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, where he played
Dunlop Masters [Eur]. 1982 Dunlop Masters [Eur], State Challenge [with Brad Faxon]. 1996 Ford South Australian with son Gregory…Came back a week after his British
Express Classic [Eur], Benson & Hedges International Open [Aus], Australian Open [Aus], Fred Meyer Challenge Open performance with a T5 at the Senior British Open on
[Eur]. 1983 Australian Masters [Aus], Stefan Queensland [with Brad Faxon]. 1997 Telus Skins Game, Fred Meyer the Champions Tour. Also finished T6 in the Senior PGA
1979 2 2 $3,653/208 Masters 4 T36 T30 T25 T47 T2 T2 T5 T3
1981 9 8 3 5 54,272/77 U.S. Open T48 T33 T50 2 T15 T12 T51 W/D T33
1982 4 3 1 2 22,671/142 British Open CUT T29 T10 CUT T31 T27 T19 T6 T16 1 T35 T2
1983 9 9 1 2 4 71,411/74 PGA T4 T5 T42 T39 CUT 2 70 T9 T12
1984 16 15 2 2 7 10 310,230/9 THE PLAYERS T63 CUT T49 T33 T4 T11 T4
1985 16 13 2 6 9 165,458/42 TOUR Championship 3 30 T11
1986 19 17 3 4 1 10 12 653,296/1
1987 18 18 2 2 9 13 535,450/7 Year 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02
1988 14 12 1 2 1 7 11 514,854/17 Masters CUT CUT T6 T31 T18 T3 2 CUT CUT 3 T11 CUT T36
1989 17 16 2 1 1 8 14 835,096/4 U.S. Open T5 W/D CUT T6 2 T10 CUT CUT CUT T59
1990 17 16 2 2 11 15 1,165,477/1 British Open T6 T9 18 1 T11 T15 T7 T36 6 T18
1991 17 15 1 6 7 320,196/53 PGA T19 T32 T15 2 T4 T20 T17 T13 CUT CUT T29 T53
1992 16 15 1 2 8 10 676,443/18 THE PLAYERS T16 T63 T35 T3 1 T37 CUT T53 CUT T53 CUT CUT
1993 15 14 2 4 2 12 13 1,359,653/3 TOUR Championship T7 T7 T2 T13 T9 W/D T12
1994 16 16 1 3 11 14 1,330,307/2 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33
1995 16 15 3 2 1 9 14 1,654,959/1 Bridgestone Invitational T25 T31 35 T55
1996 17 12 1 1 5 10 891,237/15
1997 15 13 2 2 1 7 10 1,345,856/7 Year 03 04 05 06 07 08
1998 3 1 25,925/235 British Open T18 CUT T60 T3
1999 12 9 1 2 6 570,879/69 PGA CUT
2000 12 10 2 4 580,510/84 THE PLAYERS W/D T81
2001 11 7 1 1 256,310/156
2002 13 10 1 4 467,988
2003 7 4 2 119,799/199
2004 7 1 14,160/249 Year 05 06 07 08
2005 2 1 17,522/250 Senior PGA Championship T6
2006 1 Senior British Open 3 T5
2008 4 1 1 1 1 1,595/153 509,618/151 U.S. Senior Open 4 4
Total 325 273 20 31 11 129 191 14,473,229
NATIONAL TEAMS: Hennessy Cognac Cup, 1982; Nissan Cup (2), 1985, 1986; Dunhill Cup
champions TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1 (10), 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996; Kirin Cup, 1987; Four Tours,
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank 1989; The Presidents Cup (4), 1994 (withdrew due to illness), 1996, 1998, 2000.
2005 2 1 2 2 $224,858 63
2008 3 3 3 253,567 61
Total 5 1 5 5 478,425

Norman, Greg
Greg Norman (Continued)

Player biographies
Championship and fourth in the U.S. Senior Open…In late surgery. Returned to action at INTERNATIONAL just five
February, was named Captain of the International Team for weeks later to record second top-10 of year. Finished alone Player STATISTICS
The Presidents Cup, scheduled for Oct. 8-11, 2009, at San in fourth with 38 points after returning to hitting balls
Francisco’s Harding Park Golf Course. Fred Couples will just eight days prior to event...Member of International 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Captain the U.S. Team…Married tennis Hall of Famer Chris Presidents Cup Team where he compiled 1-3 record in Scoring Average............................................73.34 (N/A)
Evert in late June...Teamed up with son Gregory to win the losing effort to American squad...Received honorary life Driving Distance............................................278.8 (N/A)
ADT Skills Challenge in early November. membership on European Tour. 1999: Played reduced Driving Accuracy Percentage........................57.60% (N/A)
schedule as he continued to recover from previous year’s Greens in Regulation Pct..............................55.56% (N/A)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: shoulder surgery. Began year at Accenture Match Play Putting Average............................................1.844 (N/A)
2007: Did not make a PGA TOUR start for the first time Championship where he lost in the second round and
in his career. Also didn’t play on the Champions Tour.. finished T17...Became first player to surpass $12 million MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Finished 64th in the Dubai Desert Classic on the European in TOUR career earnings when he won $29,000 for T19 at 2008 Low Round/Round: 70–4 times, most recent British
Tour in February. 2006: Only official PGA TOUR start he Doral-Ryder Open...Dueled eventual champion Jose Maria Open/2
made was at The INTERNATIONAL, where he missed the Career Low Round/Round: 62–4 times, most recent 1993
Olazabal down the stretch before finishing third at the Doral-Ryder Open/3
cut, and in the Senior Spanish Open (T6). Did not make Masters...On September 12, fell out of top 50 in Official
a start on the Champions Tour or the European Tour... Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $509,618–2008 British
World Golf Ranking after 700 weeks, or since ranking Open/T3
Missed much of the early part of the year after undergoing began. 1998: April shoulder surgery cut his season short.
surgery in February on his right knee to repair damage to Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Wendy’s
Surgery was performed on April 22 by Dr. Richard Hawkins Three-Tour Challenge/1
the meniscus...Did not compete again until August’s Telus at the Steadman Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation in
2
Skins Game in Canada...Teamed with Nick Faldo in the Vail, CO. Procedure involved the shaving of bone spurs
Merrill Lynch Shootout and with son Gregory in the Father- 2008 Champions TOUR STATISTICS
that caused tendinitis in his rotator cuff and the use of a Scoring Average............................................71.00 (N/A)
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Son Challenge. 2005: Had back surgery (laminectomy) at heat probe to shrink the shoulder socket capsule. Followed
the end of March at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Driving Distance............................................302.9 (N/A)
a seven-month rehabilitation period with a victory at the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.61% (N/A)
Center. Did not play golf until about 10 days before the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout, playing with Steve
British Open...Made only two starts on the PGA TOUR Greens in Regulation Pct..............................65.28% (N/A)
Elkington...Won the Greg Norman Holden International in Putting Average............................................1.819 (N/A)
(British Open and The INTERNATIONAL) and spent the Australia in February. Victory was his first in six tries at his
second half of the season playing on the Champions Tour... own tournament. 1997: Began year with victory in finals of MISCELLANEOUS Champions TOUR STATISTICS
Made the cut at the British Open, where he finished T60 Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf...Season 2008 Low Round/Round: 67–2008 Senior British Open/3.
at St. Andrews....The next week made his Champions Tour highlighted by two victories. First win came at FedEx St. Career Low Round: 67–2 times, most recent 2008 Senior
debut at the Senior British Open at Royal Aberdeen in Jude Classic, where he birdied final three holes for a 66 to British Open/3
Scotland and finished solo third, one stroke out of a playoff earn one-stroke victory over Dudley Hart. 20th TOUR victory Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $123,794–2008 U.S.
despite an opening-round 76...In contention throughout the came at NEC World Series of Golf, where final-round 67 Senior Open/4
U.S Senior Open and finished solo fourth near Dayton... earned four-stroke victory over Phil Mickelson...Had two
Had his knee scoped on October 13 at the Steadman Clinic second-place finishes and one third and finished among top
in Vail, Colorado. 2004: Played in seven TOUR events, mak- 15 on money list for third year in a row. 1996: Became the
PERSONAL:
ing only one cut—at THE PLAYERS Championship (T81). Serves as Chairman and CEO of Great White Shark
first to surpass $10 million in career earnings...At Masters, Enterprises, a multi-national corporation. The compa-
2003: Made only seven starts on TOUR and played on the shot record-tying 63 in opening round. Led by six entering
weekend four times...Opened one stroke back of the lead ny’s interests primarily focus around golf and lifestyle.
final round, but lost when he shot 78 and Nick Faldo shot Established in 1993, Great White Shark Enterprises is the
after the first round of the British Open. Rounds of 79-74-68 67, resulting in his eighth career major championship
dropped him into T18 for the tournament. Played in his 19th parent company to various entities including Greg Norman
runner-up. 1995: Won his third Arnold Palmer Award (1986, Golf Course Design, recognized as one of the premier
consecutive British Open without missing a cut dating back ‘90, ‘95)...Named TOUR Player of the Year...First player to
to 1981, the longest active streak. Did not participate four signature design groups; Medallist Developments and
earn $1 million four times (1990, ‘93, ‘94, ‘95)...Did not Southern Cross Developments, developers of residential
years during the streak (1988, 1998, 2000 and 2001). 2002: miss a cut for the fourth time in his career (1983, ‘87,
Played in 13 TOUR events on a reduced schedule, making golf course communities and related real estate; Greg
‘94 and ‘95)...Won three titles—Memorial Tournament, Norman Collection, a leading worldwide marketer and
the cut 10 times and withdrawing once...Turned in first top- Canon Greater Hartford Open and NEC World Series of
10 since a T4 at the 2001 Bay Hill Invitational with a T4 at distributor of men’s and women’s golf-inspired sportswear
Golf—and then-record $1,654,959. 1994: Earned his third and accessories; Greg Norman Estates, producer and
The INTERNATIONAL...Best worldwide finish was a T6 in Vardon Trophy (1988, ‘89, ‘94). 1993: At Royal St. Georges,
the Heineken Classic in Australia. 2001: Played in 11 TOUR distributor of Australian and California wines; and the Greg
trailed Corey Pavin and Nick Faldo by one stroke after 54 Norman Production Company, operator of the PGA TOUR’s
events, with a best finish of T4 at the Bay Hill Invitational... holes, then closed with 64 to defeat Faldo. 1986: Won his
Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame...Captured $1 million Mayakoba Golf Classic and Merrill Lynch Shootout. Other
first British Open title at Turnberry. After an opening 74, branded businesses include Greg Norman’s Australian
at the 2001 Skins Game, shutting out Tiger Woods, Colin shot tournament-record-tying 63 to take two-stroke lead.
Montgomerie and Jesper Parnevik. 2000: Despite playing Grille and Greg Norman Australian Prime. Additionally,
Closed with rounds of 74-69 to defeat Gordon Brand by Norman manages a variety of other licensing and merchan-
a reduced schedule due to medical reasons, still managed two strokes...Led all four majors entering the final round
84th-place ranking on official money list with $580,510... dising activities...Began playing at age 16, caddying for
but won just the British. 1984: Finished in the top 10 on the his mother. Scratch two years later...Initial ambition was
Earned first of two top-10s at Buick Classic. Fourth-place money list for the first of nine times in his career. Defeated
finish was best since third at 1999 Masters and just third to become a pilot in the Australian Air Force but opted for
Mark O’Meara by five strokes for his initial TOUR win at the golf and took just four tournaments to record his first of
top-10 since 1997 season...Sidelined by arthroscopic hip Kemper Open. Four weeks later, won again by two strokes
surgery June 28. Right hip had bothered him for a number more than 80 titles worldwide...Named as the 2008 recipi-
over Jack Nicklaus at the Canadian Open. ent of the Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course
of years. Pain linked to left shoulder problems that required
reconstructive surgery in 1998. After missing cut at U.S. Superintendents of America.
Open and with intense pain and discomfort, opted for

Sean O’HAIR
Sean O’Hair
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Jaclyn; Molly Kate (2005), Luke (2007)
(through 2010) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Football, basketball, racing
FULL NAME: Sean M. O’Hair TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999
BIRTHPLACE: Lubbock, TX
RESIDENCE: West Chester, PA
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): of the lead at the Memorial Tournament. Finished T5... the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Held the lead after 36
Closed with a 3-under 68 at the TPC Boston to finish T9 at and 54 holes, but could not catch Ted Purdy who closed with
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2005 John Deere Classic. 2008 PODS Championship.
the Deutsche Bank Championship, the second event in the a 5-under 65. 2004: Earned his initial TOUR card for 2005
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup...Finished T4 at the after making it through all three stages of the Qualifying
1—PODS Championship; T3—Arnold Palmer Invitational inaugural Fry’s Electronics Open after briefly vaulting into Tournament, including the final stage in his first attempt.
presented by MasterCard, RBC Canadian Open. the lead on Sunday. Double bogey-bogey finish left him five Had been to Q-School every year since 1999. Turned in
behind winner Mike Weir. Played holes Nos. 16-18 6-over then-best finish in 18 career starts on the Nationwide Tour,
2008 SEASON: par on the weekend. 2006: Followed his sensational rookie a T28 at The First Tee Arkansas Classic. 2001: Made just
2
Notched second career TOUR victory among his three season with a strong second year. Entered 30 events, made one cut in seven starts in his only season as a member of
top-10s and topped $2 million in earnings for the second 20 cuts and finished in the top-25 seven times...Played the Nationwide Tour...Spent time on the Cleveland Pro Tour
time in four years...After missing the cut in his two previ-
Player Biographies
well in the major championships, making the cut in three and the Gateway Tour...Turned professional after his junior
ous starts, came back with a two-stroke win at the PODS of the four. Finished T14 at the British Open and T12 at year of high school.
Championship. Finished the event at 4-under 284, the high- the PGA Championship, his best finish in six career major
est winning score in tournament history and the highest championship starts...Finished third at the Canadian Open, PERSONAL:
on TOUR since Angel Cabrera won the 2007 U.S. Open. his best finish since capturing the 2005 John Deere Classic, Steve Lucas, his father-in-law, has served in the past as
Collected a career-best $954,000. At 25 years, 6 months two behind champion Jim Furyk. 2005: Stellar first season his caddie.
and 28 days, became the youngest player to win the PODS on TOUR, which included his first victory and a runner-up
Championship and one of just eight players younger than
30 with two or more wins currently on the PGA TOUR…The
finish...First TOUR win came at John Deere Classic just Player STATISTICS
one day shy of his 23rd birthday in his 18th career TOUR
next week finished T3 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational… start. Posted four rounds in the 60s, including a final-round
Next T3 came in July at the RBC Canadian Open. Was co- 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
6-under-par 65 that overcame a five-stroke J.L. Lewis lead. Scoring Average............................................70.32 (42)
leader after a first-round, 5-under 65, but ended the week Finished the tournament with one bogey over his last 60
T3 with Steve Marino. Driving Distance............................................291.1 (69)
holes. Earned a career-high $720,000 and a spot in the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.44% (138)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: British Open field the following week, jumping to 16th on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.47% (113)
2007: Tallied career highs in top-25s (14) and top-10s (5) and the TOUR money list. Moved to World No. 53 from No. 93 Putting Average............................................1.814 (170)
nearly $2 million in earnings...The 54-hole leader by two and from No. 1155 at the end of 2004. The Wednesday
strokes over Phil Mickelson at THE PLAYERS Championship evening prior to the first round after struggling with his MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
after opening 72-69-66. Playing with Mickelson in the last swing. “I was so desperate, I went to a Borders (bookstore) 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Arnold Palmer Invitational
group on Sunday, saw victory hopes evaporate with a down the road from my hotel to get a couple Jack Nicklaus presented by MasterCard/3
quadruple-bogey on the par-3 17th hole (two balls in the books. Thursday morning I woke up and was trying it in the Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Arnold Palmer
water). Finished 11th after a final-round 76. On his 71st hotel room. I tried it on the range before I went and played Invitational presented by MasterCard/3
hole, O’Hair said: “I went dead after the pin, and it was on Thursday and just hit the ball probably the best I’ve ever Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $954,000–2008 PODS
right on line with the pin, maybe a yard right of the pin, hit it.”...Obtained a last-minute passport for British Open Championship/1
and went in the water. You’ve got to make something trip to St. Andrews. After arriving on Wednesday, finished Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Masters
happen. I didn’t bust it for four days to get second place. T15, his first career start in a major championship...In just Tournament/24
So obviously I paid for it.”...First-round 65 gave him a share his 12th start of his rookie campaign finished solo second at
2005 29 24 1 1 4 9 $2,461,482/18 Masters CUT T14
2006 30 20 1 2 7 1,411,387/62 U.S. Open T26 CUT
2007 28 21 5 14 91,963/58 1,921,226/38 British Open T15 T14 T67 82
2008 25 17 1 2 3 6 97,675/75 2,089,857/35 PGA T59 T12 T42 T31
Total 112 82 2 1 3 14 36 7,883,952 THE PLAYERS T58 11 CUT
TOUR Championship 12
nationwide Tour Accenture Match Play Championship T17
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank Bridgestone Invitational T51 T12
1999A 2 1 CA Championship T35 T54 W/D
1999 1
2000 4
2001 7 1 $1,201/308
2002 2 1 1,243/310
2004 2 1 3,400/260
2005 1 1 1 1 1 54,000/88
Total 19 5 1 1 1 59,844
european Tour
2007 4 2 $41,108

O’Hern, Nick
Nick O’Hern
EXEMPT STATUS: 75th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Alana; Riley (8/9/03), Halle (4/22/06)
FULL NAME: Nicholas Simon O’Hern SPECIAL INTERESTS: Collecting wine, playing guitar
Player biographies

BIRTHPLACE: Perth, Australia
RESIDENCE: Perth, Australia; Orlando, FL
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: Travelers Championship, second-best finish of PGA TOUR the European Tour Order of Merit with T2 finishes at the
T2—2006 Booz Allen Classic. career. It was O’Hern’s best finish of the year and his third ANZ Championship and Telefonica Open de Madrid. 2002:
top-10...A Captain’s Pick by International Team Captain 71st in the European Tour Order of Merit with two top-10s.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): Gary Player, went 1-4-0 in the competition at Montreal. 2001: Six top-10s led to 42nd finish on European Tour Order
1999 Schweppes Coolum Classic [Aus]. 2006 Australian 2006: Made 10 cuts in 15 starts and had two top-10 of Merit. Reached the quarterfinals of the WGC-Accenture
PGA [Aus]. finishes...Finished second to Kevin Stadler at the Johnny Match Play Championship in Australia. 2000: Three top-10s
Walker Classic in Perth, Australia...Made just his second on European Tour. 1999: Came through European Tour
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: start at the U.S. Open, finished T6, his first top-10 in a major Qualifying School on first attempt in 1998. Rookie posted
2
T3—AT&T National; T6—World Golf Championships-CA championship (12 career starts in majors)...One week later, two top-10s in 18 starts.
Championship; T10—the Memorial Tournament presented finished T2 at the Booz Allen Classic, five strokes behind
PERSONAL:
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by Morgan Stanley, Turning Stone Resort Championship. champion Ben Curtis. Posted consecutive 7-under 64s
Started golf at age 9, following his father, a 3-handicapper.
2008 SEASON: (career best) at TPC Avenel...Chipped in from a greenside
Father played baseball for Australia, and Nick for Western
Had most successful year on the PGA TOUR, with sev- bunker on the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff with
Peter Lonard to win the Australian PGA Championship in Australia. It was a tossup between turning professional at
eral career-best numbers, including earnings ($1,370,771), baseball, tennis or golf. Lists pitcher Greg Maddux as his
cuts made (18), top-10 finishes (4) and top-25 finishes mid-December. 2005: Left-hander joined TOUR as a Special
Temporary Member after early-season success...Member favorite athlete.
(9)…First top-10 of the season was a T6 at the World
Golf Championships-CA Championship, thanks to week- of the European Tour since 1999, finished 21st in the Order
end rounds of 67-66…Finished T10 at the Memorial of Merit with four top-10s. Best finish on European Tour Player STATISTICS
Tournament, his second top-10 in just three starts in Dublin, was runner-up at the Heineken Classic in homeland of
OH. He finished T6 in 2005…Third top-10 of the season Australia...Playing in ninth career TOUR event, defeated 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
was a T3 at the AT&T National, falling just shy of career- two-time defending champion Tiger Woods in second round Scoring Average............................................70.28 (36)
best finish on TOUR (a T2 at the 2006 Booz Allen Classic en route to T5 finish at Accenture Match Play Championship. Driving Distance............................................274.9 (183)
which was played just down the street from Congressional Beat Charles Howell III, Woods and Luke Donald before Driving Accuracy Percentage........................72.27% (12)
CC at TPC Avenel)…Final-round 68 led to a T10 finish at the falling to Ian Poulter 3 and 1 in the quarterfinals...Made Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.38% (116)
Turning Stone Resort Championship. his first start at the Masters, finished T45…Next week, Putting Average............................................1.763 (29
finished T9 at the MCI Heritage, his first top-10 in a stroke-
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: playevent on TOUR...Finished T6 in his first appearance at MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Season included more than $1.3 million in earnings, the Memorial Tournament for his third top-10 in six TOUR 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–4 times, most recent Valero
a defeat of Tiger Woods and a spot on the International starts during the season. During the week joined the TOUR Texas Open/1
Team for The Presidents Cup...Finished T5 at the World as a Special Temporary Member for the remainder of sea- Career Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent 2006
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. son...Compiled a 2-3-0 record for International Team in first Booz Allen Classic/3
Defeated Lucas Glover, Rory Sabbatini and Tiger Woods (20 Presidents Cup appearance. 2004: Best season on European Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $408,000–
holes) before falling to Henrik Stenson, 1-up. It marked the 2007 Travelers Championship/3
Tour, with two seconds (French Open and Linde German Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Shell
second time in the event that he had knocked out Woods Masters) and a career-best 11 top-10s. Finished 12th on
(2005, second round), the only player to accomplish that Houston Open/16
the European Tour Order of Merit. 2003: Finished 37th in
feat...Closed with rounds of 66-66 to finish third at the
2000 1 1 $15,707 Masters T45 T19 CUT CUT
2001 4 1 1 1 U.S. Open T49 T6 T23
2003 1 British Open T41 CUT T15 CUT CUT T32
2004 2 2 34,250 PGA CUT T31 CUT CUT T50 CUT
2005 13 10 3 5 550,502 THE PLAYERS T24 CUT CUT T32
2006 15 10 1 2 6 995,235/94 Accenture Match Play Championship T5 T5 T17 T5 T17
2007 22 14 1 3 7 91,575/62 1,342,391/68 Bridgestone Invitational T28 T31 T56 T27
2008 26 18 1 4 9 97,021/86 1,370,771/75 CA Championship T28 T56 T26 T6 T6
Total 84 56 1 2 13 28 4,308,856
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2005, 2007; World Cup (3), 2003, 2004, 2007.
1998 6 3 2 $6,862/143
2002 2 2 1 1 20,540/137
2003 2 2 1 2 31,063/116
2004 2 2 1 1 33,894/114
Total 12 9 3 6 92,360

Arron OBERHOLSER
Arron Oberholser (Oh-BURR-hole-zur)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Angie Rizzo
FULL NAME: Arron Matthew Oberholser EDUCATION: San Jose State University (Broadcast
HEIGHT: 6-0 Journalism, 1998)
WEIGHT: 185 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, music, fitness
BIRTHPLACE: San Luis Obispo, CA Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002)
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of Kukuiula
(Kauai, HI)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Championship if he qualified. A fracture in his left hand had first top-10 of career with a T4 at the Buick Invitational.
been bothersome since mid-June...Returned to action at Held the first-round lead after opening with a 7-under-par
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2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
the Fry’s Electronics Open in his hometown of Scottsdale 65 on the North Course at Torrey Pines. 2002: Finished
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): and recorded a T18 finish in what would be his last event second on the Nationwide Tour money list with $319,883.
2002 Samsung Canadian PGA Championship, Utah Classic. of the season...Underwent successful surgery on October 30 Led the money list for seven of the final eight weeks of
to remove a loose fragment of the hamate bone in his left the season until Patrick Moore’s victory at the Nationwide
OTHER VICTORIES (1): hand, and in turn was forced to withdraw from the Omega Tour Championship...Posted first of two victories at the
2004 Shinhan Korea Golf Championship. Mission Hills World Cup. 2006: Collected his first TOUR title Samsung Canadian PGA Championship, finishing with a
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: and earned more than $2 million, giving him a spot in THE 5-under-par 66 and a tournament record 16-under par 268.
T4—Frys.com Open. TOUR Championship for the first time...Claimed first TOUR Second victory came at the rain-shortened Utah Classic
Player Biographies
victory on his home turf at the AT&T Pebble Beach National with a final-round 5-under-par 67. 2001: Only played in
2008 SEASON: Pro-Am, a course he has played since he was a teenager, three Nationwide Tour events, his first season on the Tour,
Played only 10 times after coming back from hand surgery and a tournament he rarely missed. Closed with an even-par due to a wrist injury. 2000: Finished second on the Canadian
performed in October 2007. Underwent a second surgery to 72 and cruised to a five-shot victory, matching the largest Tour Order of Merit. 1999: Named Ericsson Canadian Tour
remove bone spurs and repair minor cartilage damage in his margin in the 77-year history of the tournament...In the International Rookie of the Year after winning twice. Set
left wrist on July 22...Best finish was a T4 at the Frys.com second round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, set Canadian Tour record for largest margin of victory (11
Open in late October. Shot 65-64 to hold the 36-hole lead... the Cottonwood Valley course record with a 10-under-par strokes) during his win at the Ontario Open.
Will play the 2009 season on a Major Medical Extension. 60. Aiming to become just the fourth player in TOUR history
Has 18 events to earn $397,871, which coupled with 2008 to post a round of 59 in an official event, missed 15-foot PERSONAL:
earnings of $454,881, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 birdie putt on No. 18. Finished T13. 2005: Had three T6s Has helped as men’s assistant golf coach at Santa Clara
money list and earn Major Medical Extension status for the (Buick Invitational, AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, University. The coach he assisted at Santa Clara, John
remainder of the 2009 season. BellSouth Classic)...Finished T9 in his first start in a U.S. Kennaday, is now men’s coach at San Jose State, Arron’s
Open and only his second start in a major championship. alma mater.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
2007: Bothered by back and wrist injuries, but still managed He finished T13 at the 2004 PGA Championship...Injured
to finish 47th on the money list with five top-10s...Unable to his right elbow after the PGA Championship. Planned to
return the week of Las Vegas event but was experiencing
defend his title at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
because of a bulging disc in his back. Withdrew from the lower-back problems. Did not make another start after the Player STATISTICS
season-opening Mercedes-Benz Championship because of PGA. 2004: Shared the third-round lead with eventual win-
ner Vijay Singh at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
back pain. An MRI in late January revealed the full extent Scoring Average............................................70.93 (N/A)
of the problem and began therapy in the Phoenix area... after opening with three rounds in the 60s. Final-round 76
left him T4...Had a one-stroke lead heading into the final Driving Distance............................................281.8 (N/A)
Returned from the injury at the World Golf Championships- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.59% (N/A)
Accenture Match Play Championship, losing to David Toms round at the Wachovia Championship. A closing 72 put
him into a playoff. Lost to Joey Sindelar on the second Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.62% (N/A)
in the first round...Recorded his best career finish in a major Putting Average............................................1.803 (N/A)
championship with a T4 at the PGA Championship. This also playoff hole...Finished T4 at the Booz Allen Classic in his
marked his second career top-10 finish in a major champi- first appearance at the TPC Avenel. His $198,400 payday MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
onship...Best finish of the season was a T2 at the Deutsche pushed him over the $1-million mark in season earnings 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Frys.com Open/2
Bank Championship. Sat one back through 54 holes and for the first time in his career...Made his first start in a Career Low Round/Round: 60–2006 EDS Byron Nelson
was the only player in the field to post four rounds in the major championship at the PGA Championship in Whistling Championship/2
60s. Made a large move in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for Straits, WI, finishing T13...Collected $1 million first prize Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $972,000–2006 AT&T
the FedExCup standings, improving from 67th to 29th... for victory in the Shinhan Korea Golf Championship in late Pebble Beach National Pro–Am/1
Because of hand and wrist injuries, was forced to withdraw November. 2003: Began rookie campaign by making eight Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Deutsche
after nine holes during the first round of the next week’s consecutive cuts including his only two top-10s...In seventh Bank Championship/22
BMW Championship and wasn’t able to play at THE TOUR career PGA TOUR start (fourth as a TOUR member), posted
1999 1 Masters T14 58 T25
2000 1 U.S. Open T9 T16 CUT
2001 1 British Open CUT T45
2003 25 15 2 4 $619,865/103 PGA T13 T28 CUT T4
2004 23 17 1 3 5 1,355,433/52 THE PLAYERS T66 T27 T45 T64
2006 23 20 1 4 13 2,467,772/23 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T17
2008 10 8 1 3 775/186 454,881/160 CA Championship 12 T45 T51
Total 126 91 1 2 19 39 7,617,205
nationwide Tour
1996A 1
1998 1
2000 3 2 1 1 $15,636/157
2001 3 2 1 10,720/167
2002 20 14 2 2 1 8 9 319,883/2
Total 28 18 2 2 1 9 11 346,239

OgilvIE, Joe
Joe Ogilvie (OH-gil-vee)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Colleen; Lauren, Kaitlin, Patrick
(through 2009) EDUCATION: Duke University (1996, Economics)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Norman Joseph Ogilvie SPECIAL INTERESTS: Travel, financial markets, politics

BIRTHDATE: 1974 Nationwide Tour Graduate (1998, 2003)
BIRTHPLACE: Lancaster, OH
RESIDENCE: Austin, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): top-10s (T9 at the Buick Championship, T10 at John Deere came back two weeks later and claimed his fourth career
2007 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Classic and third at Reno-Tahoe Open)...Tied the tourna- win on the Nationwide Tour at The Reese’s Cup Classic.
ment record with a 10-under 62 in the final round of the The win pushed his season earnings over $300,000, mak-
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (4): Reno-Tahoe Open, including birdies on 10 of his final 12 ing him the fastest to earn $300,000 in Tour history. 2002:
1998 Monterrey Open, Greensboro Open. 2003 Jacob’s holes and 11 total. The 62 included an 8-under 28 on the Lost status on TOUR after making only five cuts in 20 starts
Creek Open, The Reese’s Cup Classic. back nine, tied for second-best nine of the season. 2005: and finishing No. 216 on the money list. 2001: No top-10s
Matched his career-best finish with a T2 at the Bob Hope but did make 20 cuts in 34 starts to finish No. 139 on the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Chrysler Classic (T2-2004 HP Classic of New Orleans) after money list. 2000: Finished 92nd on the money list with a
2
T6—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; T9—AT&T sharing the first-round lead and holding the second-, third-, then-career high three top-10s, including a T4 at the FedEx
Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; T10—the Memorial and fourth-round leads. Three-round total of 23-under 193 St. Jude Classic. 1999: Earned his first TOUR top-10 finish
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Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley, Turning Stone matched the low 54-hole mark in tournament history set at the Motorola Western Open with a T9 and a season-best
Resort Championship. by Joe Durant in 2001. Recorded four eagles during the $65,000 payday...First-year earnings of $287,346 were the
2008 SEASON: 90-hole event to tie the tournament record. After start- 10th-best among rookies that year. 1998: Two-time winner
Finished 102nd on the money list after making 22 of 29 ing final round with a two-stroke lead over Peter Lonard, on the Nationwide Tour with victories at the Monterrey
cuts and recording four top-10s…First top-10 of the season posted a 73 on Sunday to finish three strokes behind Justin Open and Greensboro Open. 1997: Earned fully exempt
came in his fourth start with a T9 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Leonard...Posted third runner-up in last 10 months with a T2 status on the Nationwide Tour for the following season in
National Pro-Am…The Lancaster, OH, native collected at The Honda Classic. Began final round two strokes behind his second attempt at Qualifying School, where he missed
his first top-10 at the Memorial Tournament (four career leaders Brett Wetterich and Geoff Ogilvy. Birdied the 17th the cut in 1996. Amateur: 1995 honorable mention All-
starts) with a T10 at Muirfield Village Golf Club…The first hole during a bogey-free final round to get to 14-under 274 American selection and two-time all-ACC at Duke.
player since Kenny Perry (2003-2004) to follow up a U.S. and match Vijay Singh and Padraig Harrington. Eliminated
Bank Championship victory with a top-10, a T6 thanks to from three-man playoff on first extra hole. Moved over the PERSONAL:
$1-million mark for the second straight season. 2004: Made Lists Warren Buffet and Bill Gates as heroes…Started
four rounds in the 60s. The U.S. Bank Championship (since investment advisory firm, Ogilvie Capital, in 2007.
1968) and THE PLAYERS Championship (since 1974) are more money ($1,443,363) than he had in his first four years
the two longest-running tournaments without back-to-back on TOUR combined ($1,197,971)...Jumped from World No.
winners…Claimed a T10 at the Turning Stone Resort 308 at start of year to No. 120 by season’s end...T2 at the Player STATISTICS
Championship. rain-soaked HP Classic of New Orleans. Held the 54-hole
lead after opening 66-67-66, two strokes ahead of Charles 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Howell III and Phil Mickelson at 17-under-par. Despite Scoring Average............................................70.87 (94)
2007: Earned first career PGA TOUR victory at the U.S. Bank posting a 4-under-par 68 in the final round Monday, was Driving Distance............................................287.7 (88)
Championship in 230th career TOUR start at age 32 years, passed by Vijay Singh, who carded a 9-under 63 to earn a Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.20% (81)
11 months and 14 days. Was one of 12 first-time winners one-stroke victory. Nearly holed bunker shot on 72nd hole Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.12% (119)
during the year. Posted rounds of 67-63-69-67--266, over- that would have forced a sudden-death playoff. Did not Putting Average............................................1.756 (15)
coming the one-stroke lead of 54-hole leader Tim Herron. record a bogey over the final 36 holes...Finish came one
Key to final round was eagle-2 on the 16th hole, holing out week after Shell Houston Open, where he was one stroke MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
from 119 yards with a sand wedge. Payday of $720,000 out of the lead after 54 holes, but shot a final-round 76 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Mayakoba Golf Classic at
was largest of career. Ninth first-time champion at the and fell to T19...One stroke off the lead entering the final Riviera Maya-Cancun/3
U.S. Bank Championship and first since Shigeki Maruyama round of the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Finished T8 Career Low Round/Round: 61–2004 Valero Texas Open/3
in 2001...Second top-10 of the season was a T10 at the after even-par 72 on Sunday. 2003: Finished the season Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2007 U.S.
Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, No. 2 on the Nationwide Tour money list with $392,337... Bank Championship in Milwaukee/1
where he had three eagles during his second round at TPC Won the inaugural event at the Jacob’s Creek Open in Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Bank of
Summerlin. 2006: Finished in the top 100 on the money list Adelaide, Australia, his third win on that circuit...After America Colonial/55
for the third consecutive season on the strength of three losing in a playoff to Vaughn Taylor at the Knoxville Open,
1996 1 Masters T25 CUT
1998 1 U.S. Open CUT T40 CUT T36
1999 31 14 2 5 $287,346/137 British Open T25 T34
2000 30 17 3 7 519,740/92 PGA T58 T49 T17 CUT
2001 34 20 4 343,189/139 THE PLAYERS CUT T32 CUT CUT CUT
2002 20 5 1 47,696/216 CA Championship 50
2003 1
2004 32 20 1 1 4 9 1,443,363/49
2005 30 21 2 5 10 1,819,547/37
2006 29 18 1 3 9 1,073,111/86
2007 31 19 1 2 7 89,693/82 1,339,153/69
2008 29 22 4 7 93,470/129 1,035,831/102
Total 269 156 1 3 2 23 59 7,908,976
nationwide Tour
1998 30 19 2 1 7 10 $157,812/3
1999 1 1 850/234
2002 5 3 1 12,690/161
2003 23 21 2 1 7 16 392,337/2
Total 59 44 4 1 1 14 27 563,689

Geoff OGILVY
Geoff Ogilvy (OH-gil-vee)

EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2006 U.S. Open FAMILY: Wife, Juli; Phoebe Elizabeth (10/10/06), Jasper
(through 2011) Michael (1/7/08)
FULL NAME: Geoff Charles Ogilvy SPECIAL INTERESTS: Australian Rules Football, read-
HEIGHT: 6-2 ing, movies
BIRTHDATE: June 11, 1977 Q SCHOOL: 2000
BIRTHPLACE: Adelaide, South Australia
RESIDENCE: Melbourne, Australia; Scottsdale, AZ
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): a share of second place with Chad Campbell, finishing two solo second at The Honda Classic, two strokes behind
strokes behind champion Johnson Wagner…Continued champion Luke Donald. Posted three eagles and one double
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2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson. 2006 World Golf
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, U.S. his solid play in Texas at the Crowne Plaza Invitational eagle on the week and surpassed $2 million in season earn-
Open. 2008 World Golf Championships-CA Championship. at Colonial. In his first trip to Colonial Country Club since ings...Playing in only his third U.S. Open and his 10th major
2005, posted a second-round, 6-under-par 64 on the way to championship, won the 106th U.S. Open at Winged Foot GC,
OTHER VICTORIES (1): a T7…The 2006 U.S. Open champion finished T9 at Torrey posting rounds of 71-70-72-72--285. Entered the final round
2008 Australian PGA. Pines for his sixth top-10 in a major championship out of his one shot off the lead of Phil Mickelson and Kenneth Ferrie.
then-18 career starts. Chipped in for par on No. 17 and managed an up-and-down
2
par on No. 18 to finish at 5-over. Colin Montgomerie suf-
1—World Golf Championships-CA Championship; CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: fered a double bogey on the 72nd hole to fall to 6-over-par.
T2—Shell Houston Open; T7—Crowne Plaza Invitational
Player Biographies
2007: Solid year saw him match his career best with seven In the final pairing, nursing a one-stroke lead. Mickelson
at Colonial; 9—the Memorial Tournament presented by top-10s and earn a berth on the International Presidents double-bogeyed the 72nd hole to fall to 6-over. The result
Morgan Stanley, U.S. Open Championship; T10—PODS Cup Team...Runner-up to Henrik Stenson at the World Golf was Ogilvy’s first major title, the second Australian (David
Championship. Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, los- Graham, 1981) to win the U.S. Open. The 5-over 285 total
ing 2 and 1 in the 36-hole championship match. Beat Chad
2008 SEASON: Campbell in the semifinals 3 and 2 for his 11th consecutive
was the high 72-hole total on TOUR in 2006 and the first
World Golf Championships victory highlighted eighth sea- time since Paul Lawrie captured the 1999 British Open
match win in this event. He is the second player to reach (6-over) that a TOUR tournament was won with an over-par
son on the PGA TOUR. Finished the season No. 32 on the final the year after winning the tournament, with
the FedExCup points list. Claimed two-stroke victory over score...Named Player of the Month in June...Finished the
Tiger Woods winning in 2003 and 2004...Finished T3 at majors with a T9 at the PGA. Did not finish lower than T16
Mathew Goggin at the Australian PGA in December... the World Golf Championships-CA Championship at Doral
After missing the cut in his first three stroke-play events, (Masters, British Open) in any of the four majors...Ended
Golf Resort and Spa...Recorded his fifth top-10 in a major the season making eight consecutive cuts, including a T19
finished T10 at the PODS Championship with an even-par championship in his last 10 appearances with a T6 at the
284 total…Parred the final nine holes at Doral in a Monday in his first TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
PGA Championship. Final-round 69 featured one birdie and 2005: Captured first career TOUR victory in his 108th career
morning finish to win the World Golf Championships-CA 17 pars...Qualified for his first Presidents Cup...One of two
Championship by one stroke over Vijay Singh, Retief start on TOUR at age 27 years, 8 months and 16 days at the
rookies on the International Team at the Presidents Cup and Chrysler Classic of Tucson. Posted rounds of 65-66-67-71--
Goosen and Jim Furyk and two over Tiger Woods, whose played in all five sessions, compiling a 2-3-0 record. Teamed
streak of victories in five consecutive PGA TOUR starts 269 and went on to defeat Kevin Na and Mark Calcavecchia
with fellow Aussie Nick O’Hern to beat Stewart Cink and in a sudden-death playoff. Calcavecchia was eliminated on
ended. Held at least a share of the lead after every round. Lucas Glover in the Four-Ball matches and then defeated
When officials suspended play Sunday night because of the first hole and Ogilvy converted a birdie-4 on the second
Steve Stricker 1-up in the Sunday Singles. 2006: Won twice, playoff hole for the win. Became the fifth first-time winner
darkness following storms during the day, he held a one- including his first major championship, and earned more
stroke lead with nine holes remaining. Made pars on the in Tucson in last six years and won $540,000...Recorded his
than $4 million for the first time in his career...Collected first top-10 in a major with his T5 finish at the British Open
remaining holes, including a chip-in from the greenside his second TOUR victory in first career start at the World
rough on the par-3 13th hole, to finish at 17-under par at St. Andrews...Posted back-to-back top-10s in major cham-
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. pionships for the first time in his career with his T6 finish at
271. For the week, went the first 61 holes without a Ranked No. 52 in the 64-player field, earned a career-
bogey before making a 5 on the par-4 seventh hole during the PGA Championship. 2004: Recorded career-high 14 top-
best $1.3 million in defeating Davis Love III 4 and 3 in the 25s, including a season-best T5 at the Cialis Western Open,
Sunday’s final round, his only bogey of the week. Victory 36-hole Championship Match. First four matches went to
was the fourth of his PGA TOUR career and his second where he trailed by one after 36 and 54 holes and finished
extra holes, including a third-round match that featured a four back of winner Stephen Ames...Led the TOUR in All-
World Golf Championships title after winning the 2006 4-down (with four to play) rally against Mike Weir. Topped
Accenture Match Play Championship…Came back in his Around Ranking (276) and shared the title for Total Eagles
Weir with an eagle-3 on the 21st hole. Played a tournament- with Vijay Singh after recording a career-high 17. 2003:
next start with a runner-up finish, the sixth of his career, at record 129 holes for the week...Two weeks later, finished
the Shell Houston Open. Birdied the final hole to move into
1999 1 Masters T16 T24 T39
2001 23 7 1 1 2 4 $525,338/95 U.S. Open CUT T28 1 T42 T9
2002 27 17 1 3 4 957,184/64 British Open CUT CUT T5 T16 CUT CUT
2003 26 16 1 1 7 10 1,477,246/45 PGA T27 T24 T6 T9 T6 T31
2004 26 19 4 14 1,236,910/61 THE PLAYERS CUT T21 T16 CUT CUT T37 CUT
2005 26 22 1 1 5 9 1,931,676/33 TOUR Championship T19 T17
2006 20 17 2 1 5 13 4,354,969/5 Accenture Match Play Championship 1 2 T33
2007 22 19 1 1 7 13 98,918/13 2,943,203/14 Bridgestone Invitational T41 T36 T51 T68
2008 20 14 1 1 6 8 102,563/32 2,880,099/15 CA Championship T3 1
Total 191 131 4 6 4 39 75 16,306,625
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2007.

Ogilvy, Geoff
Geoff Ogilvy (Continued)

Player biographies
Earned more than $1 million for the first time in his career... Tiger Woods in Johnnie Walker Classic. 1999: Qualified to
Aided by final-round 65, tied career-best finish with T2 at play in the British Open, his only PGA TOUR experience... Player STATISTICS
Buick Open, two strokes behind champion Jim Furyk. 2002: Australian Rookie of the Year...Finished second place in
Slow start to the season until May when he recorded his the Johnnie Walker Classic behind Michael Campbell. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
second career T2 finish on the PGA TOUR at the Compaq 1998: Gained card at first attempt on the European Tour Scoring Average............................................70.25 (31)
Classic of New Orleans...Was one out of the lead through and Australasian Tour. Amateur: Played full-time amateur Driving Distance............................................292.1 (57)
54 holes at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill after golf before turning pro...Visited the UK with some success, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.18% (165)
third-round 66. Closing round of 70 gave him a solo fourth. finishing runner-up in the 1997 Barbazon Trophy and reach- Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.89% (169)
2001: Had a successful rookie campaign on the PGA TOUR, ing the last eight of the 1998 British Amateur at Muirfield... Putting Average............................................1.791 (104)
with two top-five finishes and earnings of $525,338...Part Won 1997 Lake Macquarie Amateur.
of a six-man first-round lead at Touchstone Energy Tucson MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Open after a 67. Finished T3 in first PGA TOUR start... PERSONAL: 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Crowne Plaza Invitational at
A distant relative of Sir Angus Ogilvy, part of Britain’s Royal Colonial/2
Earned second top-10 in fifth start, T2 at Honda Classic. Career Low Round/Round: 62–2007 THE TOUR
Opened with 65 for share of first-round lead. 2000: Joined Family and an even-more distant relative of Scotland’s
King of Bannockburn fame, Robert the Bruce…Was given Championship presented by Coca-Cola/3
Ben Ferguson and Stephen Allan as three Australians Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,350,000–2008 World
who survived PGA TOUR Qualifying School...Played on the a cut-down club by his dad at age 7 and progressed to a
scratch handicap by age 16…Talented junior athlete in Golf Championships–CA Championship/1
Australasian, European and Southern African Tours...Four Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Buick
top-10s rocketed to him to fifth on PGA Tour of Australasia many sports, winning numerous athletics medals at state
and national level…Interested in history of golf. Open/3
Order of Merit in second season...Finished second behind
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Jose Maria OLAZABAL
Jose Maria Olazabal (OH-lah-thaw-bull)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension SPECIAL INTERESTS: Pop music, cinema, hunting,
FULL NAME: Jose Maria Olazabal wildlife, ecology
BIRTHPLACE: Fuenterrabia, Spain
RESIDENCE: Fuenterrabia, Spain
FAMILY: Single
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (6): U.S. Open and the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone 8-under 208 with winner Phil Mickelson, Arjun Atwal, Rich
Invitational and missed the British Open for just the third Beem and Brandt Jobe. Missed another putt inside 5 feet
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1990 NEC World Series of Golf. 1991 The International.
1994 Masters Tournament, NEC World Series of Golf. 1999 time in 22 years dating back to 1984...Rebounded from on the first extra hole that would have produced the win
Masters Tournament. 2002 Buick Invitational. an opening 6-over-par 78 to finish T3 at THE PLAYERS and was eventually eliminated on the third extra hole...Just
Championship, posting rounds of 66-69-67 over the final the second time in his TOUR career he has posted three
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (23): three days to finish three behind champion Phil Mickelson... consecutive top-10s. He ran off five in a row in the early
1986 Ebel European Masters, Swiss Open, Sanyo Open. Forced to withdraw from Omega Mission Hills World Cup part of the 2002 season...Finished T3 at the British Open
1988 Volvo Belgian Open, German Masters. 1989 Tenerife in China due to rheumatism, affecting his shoulders and at St. Andrews. It was his second top-10 in 15 British Open
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Open, KLM Dutch Open, Visa Taiheiyo Masters. 1990 groin. “Devastated” to miss the event, having designed the appearances (3rd, 1992). He was a late addition to the field
Benson and Hedges International Open, Carroll’s Irish Olazabal Course at Mission Hills. 2006: Surpassed $2 mil- in St. Andrews after Seve Ballesteros withdrew. It was his
Player Biographies
Open, Lancome Trophy, Visa Taiheiyo Masters. 1991 Open lion for the first time in his TOUR career but did not qualify best finish in a major since he finished fourth at the 2002
Catalonia, Epson Grand Prix of Europe. 1992 Turespana for THE TOUR Championship as he fell from No. 26 to No. Masters...Won on European Tour for the first time in four
Open de Tenerife, Open Mediterrania. 1994 Turespana 31 after the last full-field event, the Chrysler Championship. years with victory at Mallorca Classic in Spain. 2004: Lone
Open Mediterrania, Volvo PGA Championship. 1997 Concentrated on European Tour after the World Golf top-10 of the season was a T9 at the 84 LUMBER Classic,
Turespana Masters Open de Canarias. 1998 Dubai Desert Championships-American Express Championship…The first top-10 since he finished 10th at the 2003 Memorial
Classic. 2000 Benson and Hedges International Open. 2001 2002 Buick Invitational champion missed out on a chance Tournament. 2003: Finished T8 at the Masters, his second
French Open. 2005 Mallorca Classic [Eur]. to become the eighth multiple winner of the tournament consecutive top-10 in Augusta and his seventh overall there.
when he lost in a three-way playoff that included winner Also recorded 13th top-15 finish in 16 career Masters...
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: Tiger Woods and Nathan Green. Green was eliminated Finished solo 10th at the Memorial Tournament, aided by a
T26—Shell Houston Open. after the first hole and Olazabal lost on the second after bogey-free 6-under-par 66 in the third round, played in cold
2008 SEASON: missing a 3-foot par putt to tie the hole. Playoff record and wet conditions with winds up to 35 mph. Only round in
Played only four times on the PGA TOUR because of rheu- dropped to 0-2 and it was the second straight season that the 60s on the day. 2002: Had a career year with seven top-
matism. Last PGA TOUR start was a T54 at THE PLAYERS he has lost in a playoff (2005 BellSouth Classic)...Second 10s and a victory...Captured sixth career TOUR victory at the
Championship in May. Returned to action in October in top-10 of the season was a seventh-place finish at THE Buick Invitational, becoming the first player to win a TOUR
Spain on the European Tour, playing twice with a best PLAYERS Championship. It marked his best effort at the TPC event after being “on the cutline” (1-under-par 143) since
finish of T15 at the Castello Masters...Will play on a Sawgrass in 13 starts...Two-time past Masters champion Mike Sullivan at the 1989 Independent Insurance Agent
Major Medical Extension in 2009, with 24 events to earn posted low final round, a 6-under-par 66, to finish T3…In Open. Erased a four-shot deficit with a final-round 65 to
$792,552, which coupled with 2008 earnings of $60,200, seventh Ryder Cup appearance for the victorious European top J.L. Lewis and Mark O’Meara by one stroke, and joined
will equal No. 125 from the 2008 money list and earn the squad, compiled a 3-0-0 record to extend career record to Gary Player (1963) as only foreign-born champion in tourna-
Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the 18-8-5. 2005: Finished in the top-10 six times in 16 starts, ment’s 50-year history...Finished second in the West Coast
2009 season. including losing in a five-way playoff at the BellSouth Swing presented by The St. Paul...Earned then-career-best
Classic...Recorded third consecutive top-10 with a T2 at $1,987,027, doubling his career season high on TOUR of
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the weather-shortened, 54-hole BellSouth Classic. Missed $969,900 in 1994. 2001: First year as full-time TOUR mem-
2007: Finished in the top 125 on the money list despite a 5-foot birdie putt on the 54th hole, which would have given ber...In 36-hole finish, earned 19th career European Tour
limited schedule due to injury. Did not play between the him the win. Instead headed into a five-way playoff at victory at French Open. 2000: Split time between European
1985 1 Masters CUT CUT T8 13 2 T42 T7 1 T14
1987 5 3 $7,470/215 U.S. Open T68 T9 T8 T8 CUT CUT CUT T28
1989 4 3 2 2 56,039/160 British Open CUT T25 T16 T11 T36 T23 T16 T80 3 CUT T38 T31
1990 8 7 1 4 7 337,837/38 PGA CUT CUT T14 CUT CUT T56 T7 T31
1991 7 5 1 1 3 3 382,124/43 THE PLAYERS CUT T9 CUT T14 T23
1992 8 5 1 1 63,429/161 Bridgestone Invitational 40 T10 T47 T9 T22 82 DNS
1993 6 3 1 1 60,160/174
1994 8 6 2 1 4 6 969,900/7 Year 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1995 10 8 2 4 213,415/87 Masters T12 T12 1 CUT T15 4 T8 30 CUT T3 T44 CUT
1997 6 5 1 4 173,589/126 U.S. Open T16 T18 W/D T12 CUT T50 CUT T21 T45
1998 7 6 6 208,486/133 British Open T20 T15 CUT T31 T54 CUT CUT T3 T56
1999 13 8 1 3 4 865,167/46 PGA CUT CUT CUT T4 T37 69 T51 CUT T47 T55 CUT
2000 12 7 2 5 320,971 THE PLAYERS T25 T52 CUT T12 T36 CUT CUT 7 T3 T54
2001 15 10 5 458,678/110 TOUR Championship 29
2002 20 16 1 1 7 7 1,987,027/24 Accenture Match Play Championship T5 T17 T5 T33 T17 T17
2003 16 9 2 3 479,155/132 CA Championship T11 T17 T27 T51 T17 T35
2004 17 11 1 4 495,050/142
2005 16 14 1 2 6 8 1,764,227/41
2006 18 14 2 1 4 10 2,120,422/31 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (7), 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2006.
2007 16 11 1 1 4 88,300/100 979,249/101
2008 4 2 235/224 60,200/230
Total 217 153 6 5 5 44 84 12,002,594
european Tour
2008 5 3 1 $41,510

OLazabal, Jose Maria
Jose Maria Olazabal (Continued)

Player biographies
Tour and PGA TOUR...On European Tour, won the Benson that season, won second NEC World Series of Golf by one
& Hedges International Open...On PGA TOUR, missed over Scott Hoch -- giving him his only multiple win season Player STATISTICS
the cut at the THE PLAYERS Championship and Masters, on PGA TOUR. 1991: Second PGA TOUR victory came at The
but rebounded later with T12 at the U.S. Open and T4 at INTERNATIONAL. 1990: First victory on PGA TOUR came in 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the PGA. 1999: Completed one of the greatest triumphs record fashion at the NEC World Series of Golf. Opened Scoring Average............................................72.15 (N/A)
over adversity when he added a second green jacket to with course-record 61, then added three consecutive 67s Driving Distance............................................277.7 (N/A)
the Masters title he won five years earlier. Finished two for tournament records following each round. Led Hale Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.55% (N/A)
shots ahead of Davis Love III for an emotional victory, four Irwin by eight strokes heading into final round and won Greens in Regulation Percentage.................56.02% (N/A)
years after watching the Masters from his bed due to back by 12. 1987: Made debut in Ryder Cup at age 21. During Putting Average............................................1.785 (N/A)
problem. 1998: Captured the Dubai Desert Classic. 1997: storied Ryder Cup career, teamed with countryman Seve
After 18-month absence, during which he could not get Ballesteros for pairing with most Ryder Cup victories (11- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 69–Shell Houston Open/1
out of bed, returned to European Tour at the Dubai Classic. 2-2 record). 1986: Won European Tour Qualifying School Career Low Round/Round: 61–1990 NEC World Series
He then won the Turespana Masters-Open de Canarias in and claimed first European Tour title. Amateur: Won the of Golf/1
his third tournament back. 1996: Started back therapy by British Boys, Youths and Amateur titles—the latter beating Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–
Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt and what Colin Montgomerie in the final. 1999 Masters Tournament/1
was believed to be a foot problem was diagnosed as a
back ailment. 1995: Withdrew from the Ryder Cup suffering PERSONAL: Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 Nissan
Born the day after a golf course opened next door (Real Open/4
from a foot problem, initially diagnosed as rheumatoid pol-
yarthritis in three joints of right foot and two in left. 1994: Golf Club de San Sebastian) where grandfather was
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Won Masters by three strokes over third-round leader Tom greenskeeper. Mother and father also worked there. When out on golf course late in the afternoon starting at age 6…
Lehman, shooting final-round 69 to Lehman’s 72. Moved grandfather died, Jose’s father, Gaspar, took his place Sometimes called “Chemma,” a short way to say Jose
as greenskeeper. Father received a club to cut down and
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into contention with third-round 69, to pull within one Maria in Spanish.
stroke of Lehman, who also shot 69 on Saturday...Later Jose, at age 2, used it to hit balls. Mother would take him
Poppy Hills
Hot Shots

Rank Course
1 Poppy Hills
2 Spyglass Hill GC
3 Royal Birkdale GC (Lancashire)
4 PGA National
5 Pebble Beach GL

Rank Course
1 TPC Summerlin
2 Warwick Hills G&CC
3 Quail Hollow Club
4 Sedgefield CC
5 Glen Abbey GC

Jeff OVERTON
Jeff Overton
FULL NAME: Jeffrey Laurence Overton EDUCATION: Indiana University (2005, Sports
HEIGHT: 6-4 Management)
BIRTHPLACE: Evansville, IN Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Bloomington, IN
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: team All-American in 2004-05. Big Ten Player of the Year
in 2004-05. 2005 Big Ten champion. All-Big Ten first team
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T2—2007 Wyndham Championship. 2007: In only fifth start of the season, a final-round 66 led to
a T10 finish at the Stanford St. Jude Championship...Topped 2002, 2004-05. Winner of eight individual collegiate tourna-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: that finish in mid-August at the Wyndham Championship ments...Member of winning 2005 Palmer and Walker Cup
5—Valero Texas Open; T9—AT&T National; T10—Turning in Greensboro, NC, with a T2. Shared the second-round teams. Secured the winning point in singles with a two-putt
Stone Resort Championship. lead and held a three-stroke lead entering the final round. par on the 18th hole to recapture the Walker Cup for the
Brandt Snedeker’s final-round 63 won the event at Forest U.S...Walker Cup teammates J.B. Holmes and Nicholas
2008 SEASON: Thompson also earned TOUR cards via the Qualifying
Oaks CC, but Overton finished T2 with Tim Petrovic and
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Made last eight cuts of the season, including two top-10s, Tournament...Won the Les Bolstad Award for Big Ten low
to secure his card for 2009. Overcame appendicitis to Billy Mayfair. Finish moved him from 165th to 109th in the
FedExCup standings and into the following week’s PGA season stroke average in 2004-05.
secure PGA TOUR card for 2009…Collected his first top-
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10 of the season with a T9 finish at the AT&T National. TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup at The Barclays...Ended the PERSONAL:
He shared the 36-hole lead with Tom Pernice, Jr., then year on a high note, finishing T6 at the Children’s Miracle Got started playing golf in middle school…Parents are
posted rounds of 71-70 to finish T9. It was his first top-10 Network Classic presented by Walmart and moved up 18 school teachers who taught him the value of hard work.
since the last event of 2007…After missing the cut at the spots on the money list to No. 99. His check for $154,100
Wyndham Championship, was 144th on the money list and pushed him over the $1-million mark for the first time in
proceeded to earn more than half of his season earnings in his career, making him the last of a TOUR-record 99 play- Player STATISTICS
the next eight starts…Finished T10 at the Turning Stone ers to top that number in a single season. 2006: Posted
Resort Championship and fifth at the Valero Texas Open two top-10s in 29 starts as a rookie and finished 136th 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
in consecutive weeks in early October to move into the on the money list...Posted a double eagle on No. 18 at Scoring Average............................................70.95 (101)
Westchester CC during the Barclays Classic as he holed Driving Distance............................................297.6 (26)
top 125 on the money list…Underwent an emergency Driving Accuracy Percentage........................54.31% (187)
appendectomy on Oct. 21 at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, a fairway wood from 239 yards after a 294-yard drive. It
was the fourth in tournament history and the third of the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.14% (118)
AZ. After playing nine holes at Grayhawk GC in preparation Putting Average............................................1.781 (70)
for the Frys.com Open, checked with medical personnel, season...First career top-10 came in 16th start, a T10 at
who suggested he see a doctor and he was operated on the John Deere Classic...Second top-10 was a T9 at the
84 LUMBER Classic, moving into the top 125 on the money MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
that night. Ranked 122nd on the PGA TOUR money list at 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Valero Texas Open/2
the time and fell to 126th…Returned to action the follow- list at No. 123. 2005: Earned initial TOUR card by finishing
T13 at the 2005 Qualifying Tournament. Made it through all Career Low Round/Round: 64–2008 Valero Texas Open/2
ing week at the Ginn sur Mer Classic, where he finished Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $373,333–
T18 and was ranked 125th entering the final event of the three stages in first attempt at Q-School...Missed cut in his
only TOUR start at the Buick Championship...Made cut in all 2007 Wyndham Championship/T2
season…His T21 at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
presented by Walmart put him at 118th on the money list three starts on the Nationwide Tour, including career-best
Texas Open/231
to end the season. T19 finish at the Gila River Golf Classic. Amateur: Second-
2005 1 British Open T70
2006 28 19 2 5 $577,132/136 THE PLAYERS CUT
2007 19 11 1 3 6 87,325/111 1,009,630/99
2008 32 20 3 7 96,446/99 890,489/118
Total 80 50 1 8 18 2,477,250 NATIONAL TEAMS: Palmer Cup, 2005. Walker Cup, 2005.
nationwide Tour
2005 3 3 1 $9,361/187
2006 1 1 1 8,000/200
2007 7 4 3 28,911/140
Total 11 8 5 46,272

Palmer, Arnold
Arnold Palmer
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1974) FAMILY: Wife, Kathleen (Kit); Peggy (2/26/56),
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 1960 U.S. Open (Lifetime) Amy (8/4/58); seven grandchildren
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Arnold Daniel Palmer EDUCATION: Wake Forest University

HEIGHT: 5-10 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Flying, business, clubmaking
BIRTHDATE: September 10, 1929 JOINED TOUR: 1955
BIRTHPLACE: Latrobe, PA
RESIDENCE: Latrobe, PA; Orlando, FL
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank 1980 1 1 1 1 $20,000 4
1981 4 1 1 2 4 4 55,100 4
1949A 1 1 1982 7 2 1 5 7 73,848 4
1953A 2 1 1983 12 1 1 1 8 12 106,590 6
1954A 4 4 1 3 1984 13 3 3 9 12 184,582 4
1954 1
2
1985 13 1 1 2 9 12 137,024 11
1955 30 26 1 1 8 15 $7,958/32 1986 15 1 1 6 13 99,056 21
1956 29 28 2 1 8 13 16,145/19 1987 17 1 8 13 128,910 19
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1957 31 28 4 2 13 20 27,803/5 1988 18 1 1 8 14 185,373 17

1958 32 30 3 5 2 14 23 42,608/1 1989 17 4 11 119,907 38
1959 31 31 3 1 3 16 25 32,462/5 1990 17 5 66,519 65
1960 27 26 8 1 2 19 24 75,263/1 1991 17 4 7 143,967 46
1961 25 24 6 5 2 20 23 61,091/2 1992 18 4 70,815 72
1962 21 21 8 1 13 19 81,448/1 1993 18 1 5 106,232 64
1963 20 20 7 3 14 16 128,230/1 1994 13 1 34,471 91
1964 26 26 2 6 4 18 24 113,203/2 1995 12 1 51,526 86
1965 21 19 1 3 6 13 57,771/10 1996 16 1 48,192 89
1966 21 21 3 2 2 13 15 110,468/3 1997 13 29,052 101
1967 25 22 4 4 1 16 19 184,065 1998 13 20,454 111
1968 23 20 2 2 8 13 87,496/14 1999 10 8,185 135
1969 26 25 2 1 10 16 95,267 2000 14 15,338 122
1970 22 22 1 3 2 11 14 100,941/11 2001 7 4,384 167
1971 24 24 4 1 10 20 162,896/3 2002 8 5,596 150
1972 22 19 1 2 10 15 81,440/24 2003 9 19,311 126
1973 22 20 1 1 7 15 87,275/27 2004 7 14,812 133
1974 20 14 2 7 32,627/75 2005 8 15,701 132
1975 20 16 1 5 12 59,018/36 2006 2 850 194
1976 19 14 6 17,018 Total 319 10 7 9 67 123 1,765,795
1977 21 17 7 21,950/102
1978 15 11 2 4 27,073/95 PGA TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
1979 16 9 1 9,276/159
1980 14 10 3 16,589/136 Year 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65
1981 13 7 4,164/204 Masters T10 21 T7 1 3 1 T2 1 T9 1 T2
1982 11 4 1 6,621/199 U.S. Open CUT CUT T21 7 CUT T23 T5 1 T14 2 T2 T5 CUT
1983 11 6 1 1 16,904/159 British Open 2 1 1 T26 16
1984 8 2 2,452/218 PGA T40 T14 T7 T5 T17 T40 T2 T33
1985 6 2 3,327/214
1986 6 Year 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78
1987 4 1 1,650/269 Masters T4 4 CUT 26 T36 T18 T33 T24 T11 T13 CUT T24 T37
1988 5 U.S. Open 2 2 T59 T6 T54 T24 3 T4 T5 T9 T50 T19 CUT
1989 4 1 2,290/253 British Open T8 T10 12 T6 T14 T16 T55 7 T34
1990 4 PGA T6 T14 T2 W/D T2 T18 T16 CUT T28 T33 T15 T19 CUT
1991 5 1 1 7,738/237 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T51 T40 T77
1992 5
1993 5 1 1,970/316 Year 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91
1994 6 Masters CUT T24 CUT 47 T36 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1995 5 U.S. Open T59 61 CUT CUT T60
1996 3 British Open CUT T23 T27 T56 CUT CUT CUT CUT
1997 2 PGA CUT T72 76 CUT T67 CUT T65 CUT T65 CUT T63 CUT CUT
1998 3 THE PLAYERS T50 T45 CUT T54 T66 T69 CUT
1999 3
2000 3 Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04
2001 4 Masters CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
2004 2 PGA CUT CUT CUT
Total 734 574 62 38 27 245 388 1,861,857
Year 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92
NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup (6), 1960, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967; Ryder Cup (6), Senior PGA Championship 1 2 T3 1 T16 T5 T11 T13 CUT T47
Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T5 1 1 T3 T5 T32 T4 T48 T43 T36
1961, 1963, 1965, 1967, 1971, 1973; Ryder Cup Captain (2), 1963, 1975; Captain and member of U.S. Senior Open 1 6 T11 2 T11 T25 T14 T22 T53 CUT CUT T32
Chrysler Cup Team (5), 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990; The Presidents Cup Captain, 1996; UBS JELD-WEN Tradition T26 T61
Warburg Cup Captain and Player, 2001, 2002, 2003.
Year 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
Senior PGA Championship T27 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT W/D CUT
Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T44 T65 T46
Senior British Open CUT
U.S. Senior Open T52 T57 T51 T43 68 51 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
JELD-WEN Tradition T57 T25 T43

Arnold PALMER
Arnold Palmer (Continued)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (62): 2008 SEASON: in event. 1994: Played his last U.S. Open at Oakmont, 40
1955 Canadian Open. 1956 Insurance City Open, Eastern Did not play in an official event on the PGA TOUR or years after playing his first, and final PGA Championship
Open. 1957 Houston Open, Azalea Open Invitational, Rubber the Champions Tour but participated in the Senior Skins at Southern Hills...Awarded PGA of America Distinguished
City Open Invitational, San Diego Open Invitational. 1958 St. Game and various pro-ams and special events. Teamed Service Award. 1981: Became first person to win U.S.
Petersburg Open Invitational, Masters Tournament, Pepsi with grandson Sam Saunders at the Del Webb Father/Son Open and U.S. Senior Open. 1975: Ryder Cup captain for
Championship. 1959 Thunderbird Invitational, Oklahoma City Challenge late in the year. Was the Honorary Starter at the second time in career (1963, 1975). 1973: Last of 62 TOUR
Open Invitational, West Palm Beach Open Invitational. 1960 Masters for the second consecutive year. victories came at Bob Hope Desert Classic by two strokes
Palm Springs Desert Golf Classic, Texas Open Invitational, over Nicklaus and Johnny Miller. 1969: Named Associated
Baton Rouge Open Invitational, Pensacola Open Invitational, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Press Athlete of the Decade for the 1960s. 1968: Collected
Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, Insurance City Open Fifth on the all-time PGA TOUR win list with 62 victories… at least one victory for the 11th consecutive season...First
Invitational, Mobile Sertoma Open Invitational. 1961 San Arnold Palmer Award given to season’s top money-winner TOUR player to earn $1 million in his career (7/21/68).
Diego Open Invitational, Phoenix Open Invitational, Baton on PGA TOUR and Champions Tour...Tied for seventh with 1967: Won his fourth Vardon Trophy (1961-62-64-67). 1964:
seven professional major championship titles, including Captured his seventh major championship at the Masters
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Rouge Open Invitational, Texas Open Invitational, Western
Open, British Open. 1962 Palm Springs Golf Classic, Phoenix four Masters, two British Opens and a U.S. Open…Won (1958-60-62-64). 1963: Led TOUR in earnings for fourth
Open Invitational, Masters Tournament, Texas Open the 1954 U.S. Amateur…Shares with Jack Nicklaus the time in career (1958-60-62-63). 1962: Named PGA Player
Invitational, Tournament of Champions, Colonial National record for most consecutive years with at least one TOUR of the Year for the second time (1960, 1962). 1960: Final-
Invitation, British Open, American Golf Classic. 1963 Los victory: 17 (1955-71)… Won eight titles in a season twice round 65 at U.S. Open at Cherry Hills defeated amateur
Angeles Open, Phoenix Open Invitational, Pensacola Open (1960, 62), tied for eighth most in a season in TOUR his- Nicklaus by two strokes...Named Hickock Professional
Invitational, Thunderbird Classic Invitational, Cleveland tory…Won 29 times and finished second 10 times over a Athlete of the Year and Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the
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Open Invitational, Western Open, Whitemarsh Open four-season period (1960-63), while posting top-10s in 66 of Year. Amateur: 1954 U.S. Amateur Champion.
Invitational. 1964 Masters Tournament, Oklahoma City 93 (70.97%) starts during those years… Led TOUR in earn-
PERSONAL:
Player Biographies
Open Invitational. 1965 Tournament of Champions. 1966 ings four times, three of which came during that four-year
stretch (1960, 62-63)… His 44 wins during his 30s are the Maintains active business schedule with golf-course
Los Angeles Open, Tournament of Champions, Houston design, construction and development…Principal owner of
Champions International. 1967 Los Angeles Open, Tucson most by a player that age in TOUR history…Finished in the
top 10 on the TOUR money list 13 times, third most in TOUR Bay Hill Club and Lodge, site of Arnold Palmer Invitational,
Open Invitational, American Golf Classic, Thunderbird which was renamed in his honor for 2007 tournament…
Classic. 1968 Bob Hope Desert Classic, Kemper Open. 1969 history. 2006: Played his final round of competitive golf Oct.
13 at the Champions Tour’s Administaff Small Business Golf-course design company, Arnold Palmer Design
Heritage Golf Classic, Danny Thomas-Diplomat Classic. Company, is located at the Bay Hill Club…Consultant to
1970 National Four-Ball Championship. 1971 Bob Hope Classic. Withdrew after four holes but completed the
round as a thank-you to the fans in attendance. 2005: For GOLF CHANNEL…Pilot of considerable renown who set
Desert Classic, Florida Citrus Invitational, Westchester one aviation record…Received Francis Ouimet Award from
Classic, National Team Championship. 1973 Bob Hope the first time in his career did not make a start in a TOUR
event...Married Kit Gawthorp the week of the Turtle Bay Francis Ouimet Caddie Scholarship Foundation in Boston
Desert Classic. in January 1997…Received 1999 Donald Ross Award
Championship in Hawaii in late January. 2004: Celebrated
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (10): his 50th year in professional golf. Announced that it would from the American Society of Golf Course Architects and
1980 PGA Seniors’ Championship. 1981 U.S. Senior Open. be his final Augusta National appearance and recorded his Patriot Award from Congressional Medal of Honor Society
1982 Marlboro Classic, Denver Post Champions of Golf. 50th consecutive start at the Masters. 2003: Came back in 2000…First former champion to become a member at
1983 Boca Grove Classic. 1984 General Foods PGA Seniors’ to Augusta National for his record 49th consecutive start Augusta National GC, joined by Jack Nicklaus in 2001…
Championship, Senior Tournament Players Championship, at the Masters. Missed the cut there and at the Bay Hill Latrobe, PA, airport named after him in honor of 70th birth-
Quadel Senior Classic. 1985 Senior Tournament Players Invitational...Played in nine Champions Tour events, with day…Family named Golf Family of the Year for 1999 by the
Championship. 1988 Crestar Classic. a season’s best 36th at the MasterCard Championship in National Golf Foundation…Received Presidential Medal of
February. 2002: Missed cut at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Freedom at The White House in 2004.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (11): Bay Hill Invitational and the Masters. 2001: Shot his age
1956 Panama Open, Colombia Open [S. America]. 1963 (71) in fourth round of Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. First
Australian Wills Masters [Aus]. 1964 Piccadilly World player in his 70s to shoot his age or better on TOUR since Player STATISTICS
Match Play Championship [Eur]. 1966 Australian Open 77-year-old Jerry Barber had 71 in second round of 1994
[Aus]. 1967 Piccadilly World Match Play Championship Buick Invitational...Added another 71 during the first round MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
[Eur], World Cup [indiv]. 1971 Lancome Trophy [Eur]. 1975 of the Senior PGA Championship. 2000: Reached milestone Low Round/Round: 62–1966 Los Angeles Open/3
Spanish Open [Eur], British PGA Championship [Eur]. 1980 in July when he played in 1,000th combined PGA TOUR Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $50,000–
Canadian PGA Championship [Can]. and Champions Tour event...Joined Jack Nicklaus and 1971 Westchester Classic/1
OTHER VICTORIES (9): Byron Nelson as the first recipients of the Payne Stewart
Award. 1998: Named recipient of third PGA TOUR Lifetime MISCELLANEOUS Champions TOUR STATISTICS
1960 Canada Cup [with Sam Snead]. 1962 Canada Cup Low Round/Round: 63–1984 General Foods PGA Seniors’
[with Sam Snead]. 1963 Canada Cup [with Jack Nicklaus]. Achievement Award at annual PGA TOUR Awards Dinner
Championship/2
1964 Canada Cup [with Jack Nicklaus]. 1966 Canada Cup at La Costa on January 9. 1996: Captained U.S. Presidents Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $48,750–1988 Crestar
[with Jack Nicklaus], PGA Team Championship [with Jack Cup Team to its second consecutive win in biennial series, Classic/1
Nicklaus]. 1967 World Cup [with Jack Nicklaus]. 1984 Doug a 161⁄2-151⁄2 victory over International Team at Robert
Sanders Celebrity Pro-Am. 1986 Unionmutual Classic. Trent Jones GC. 1995: Final British Open appearance at
St. Andrews, came on 35th anniversary of his first time

Palmer, Ryan
Ryan Palmer
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; Mason (1/28/07)
(through 2010) EDUCATION: Texas A&M University (2000, Recreation)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Ryan Hunter Palmer SPECIAL INTERESTS: Ryan Palmer Foundation, cook-

HEIGHT: 5-11 ing, Dallas Cowboys and Texas A&M football
BIRTHDATE: September 19, 1976 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003)
BIRTHPLACE: Amarillo, TX
RESIDENCE: Colleyville, TX; plays out of Colonial CC
and Cowboys GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): Classic of Greensboro. Jumped inside the top 144 on the the Nationwide Tour and enjoyed six top-10 and 10 top-25
2004 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. 2008 FedExCup points list from 188th to 127th. 2006: Another finishes. Finished the season No. 6 on the final money list
Ginn sur Mer Classic. solid season, making 20 cuts in 30 tournaments entered with $286,066...Earned his first career Nationwide Tour win
and collecting more than $1 millions in season earnings... at the 2003 Clearwater Classic in New Zealand in just his
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Notched first top-10 of 2006 with a T10 at the Bob Hope second Tour start. Fired a course-record, 9-under 63 in the
2003 Clearwater Classic. Chrysler Classic...Added second top-10 with a five-way tie second round at the Clearwater Resort. 2002: First start on
for second at the FBR Open, seven strokes behind winner the TOUR as a professional came at the 2002 Valero Texas
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: J.B. Holmes. Shared lead with Holmes through 10 holes on Open...Played the 2002 Tight Lies Tour in 2002 and made
2
1—Ginn sur Mer Classic; T4—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open; Sunday at 17-under. Fell one behind Holmes after a bogey the cut in all 15 events he entered. Won four times in 2002
10—AT&T Classic. on the par-4 11th hole, then dropped six back after triple on the Tight Lies Tour and was the leading money winner
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2008 SEASON: bogeying the par-5 15th hole while Holmes eagled it... with $81,634. Won the Valley Open (Harlingen, TX) and
Claimed second career PGA TOUR win at the Ginn sur Mer Finished T10 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Three off the Sprint PCS Open (Tyler, TX) in consecutive weeks. Added
Classic in the PGA TOUR Fall Series. Posted two additional 54-hole lead, posted a final-round 73 to fall from conten- victories in Lake Charles, LA, and Hattiesburg, MS, to
top-10 finishes en route to 68th place on money list…First tion...Finished fifth at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, close the year. Amateur: Played practice round with Payne
top-10 was a 10th at the AT&T Classic in just his fifth start four back of Davis Love III. His $200,000 payday lifted him Stewart at the 1998 U.S. Open, where he posted rounds of
of the season. It was his best effort on TOUR since he fin- over the $1-million mark for the third time in his three-year 82-73 but missed the cut.
ished T3 at the 2007 Canadian Open…In August, claimed TOUR career. 2005: Made his first start in the Masters and
his best finish on the PGA TOUR since the 2007 Canadian only his second start in a major championship. Finished
Open with a T4 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Birdied T39 in Augusta...First top-10 of the season was a T2 at the
six of his first nine holes in the second round, including the B.C. Open, thanks to a pair of 67s on the weekend. It was Player STATISTICS
first four holes, en route to a 6-under 66…Sank a 10-foot his best finish since winning the 2004 FUNAI Classic at
Walt Disney World Resort...Made his first start in a World 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
birdie on the 18th hole to break out of a six-way tie for the Scoring Average............................................70.62 (66)
lead and win the Ginn sur Mer Classic. Ranked No. 143 on Golf Championships event at the NEC Invitational in Akron
and finished T3, thanks to weekend rounds of 67-69... Driving Distance............................................294.2 (44)
the money list with two tournaments remaining. Had to call Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.94% (100)
a penalty on himself and made bogey on the 10th hole, then Defending champion at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.75% (51)
took double bogey on the next hole with a tee shot into the World Resort and finished T3 aided by a closing 8-under Putting Average............................................1.720 (2)
water. But he rebounded with a birdie on the final hole at 64. 2004: The rookie posted his first tournament title in his
Ginn Ocean Hammock Resort for his second career victory. 34th career start on the PGA TOUR at the FUNAI Classic MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Michael Letzig, the 54-hole leader, needed a birdie on the at the Walt Disney World Resort. Was five strokes back 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent
par-5 18th to force a playoff. But his wedge spun 35 feet through 54 holes but closed with a career-best 10-under 62 Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart/2
down the slope, and he had to settle for par and a 73 to to win by three...Shared first-round lead with Tiger Woods Career Low Round/Round: 62–3 times, most recent 2006
finish one shot behind along with George McNeill, Nicholas at Deutsche Bank Championship after a 65. Eventually Buick Invitational/2
Thompson, Ken Duke and Vaughn Taylor. finished T17...Ended the season on a high note, beginning Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $828,000–2008 Ginn
with a runner-up finish at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. sur Mer Classic/1
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Posted four rounds in the 60s in a single event for the first Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Nissan
2007: In 21st start of the season, finished T3 at the time in his career, including a final-round 64 at Annandale Open/70
Canadian Open aided by a final-round 5-under-par 66. GC. Three weeks later won his first tournament title in
It was his first top-10 since a solo fifth at the Chrysler Orlando. 2003: Made the cut in 18 of 24 appearances on
1998A 1 Masters T39
2004 33 18 1 1 2 6 $1,592,344/37 PGA T47 T49
2005 32 18 1 2 3 7 1,280,002/60 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T75
2007 30 15 1 1 1 85,525/134 524,988/144
2008 22 12 1 3 7 96,773/94 1,453,183/68
Total 149 83 2 3 3 13 29 5,943,370
nationwide Tour
2003 24 18 1 3 6 10 $286,066/6
2004 1 1 1,440/343
2008 5 2 1 2 28,455/132
Total 30 21 1 3 7 12 315,961

Rod PAMPLING
Rod Pampling (PAM-pling)

EXEMPT STATUS: 47th on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, cars, wine
FULL NAME: Rodney Pampling TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994
WEIGHT: 175
BIRTHPLACE: Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia
RESIDENCE: Flower Mound, TX; Brisbane, Australia
FAMILY: Wife, Angela; Samuel, Willa
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): tied him for the lead, but a bogey at the par-4 17th dropped seven strokes behind eventual champion K.J. Choi. 2001:
him two shots behind winner K.J. Choi...Finished the season Led the Nationwide Tour in top-10s with nine but did not
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2004 The INTERNATIONAL. 2006 Bay Hill Invitational
Presented by MasterCard. ranked third in eagles with 14. 2006: Collected second bring home a win in his second season on that tour...Eight of
TOUR title and earned more than $2.6 million as well as his top-10s were top-fives, including three runner-up finish-
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): a spot in THE TOUR Championship for the first time in his es and two thirds...Lost playoff to John Rollins at Hershey
1999 Canon Challenge [Aus]. 2008 Australian Masters. five-year career. Made 21 cuts in 24 starts and recorded a Open after matching course record with 7-under 64 during
career-best six top-10s...Picked up his second career TOUR final round...Came out on short side of three-man playoff
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: win with a one-stroke victory over Greg Owen at the Bay with Mark Wurtz and winner D.A. Points at Inland Empire
2
T2—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial; T3—AT&T National; Hill Invitational presented by MasterCard. Came into final Open...Continued to support PGA Tour of Australasia, play-
T8—PODS Championship, Wachovia Championship; T9—World round with a four-stroke lead over three players, including ing in seven events with two top 10s...Made 46 of 49 cuts
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.
Player Biographies
Owen, whom he dueled down the stretch. Tied at 14-under between 1996-2001 on PGA Tour of Australasia. 2000:
2008 SEASON: after Pampling double bogeyed the par-4 13th hole. One Played in 24 events on the Nationwide Tour, with three
Recorded five top-10 finishes, including the first second- behind Owen going to the par-3 17th. Although Pampling top-25s. 1999: First-round leader at the British Open. Shot
place finish of his nine-year career on TOUR. Topped $1 bogeyed the hole, Owen missed two putts from within 31⁄2 an even-par 71 in Carnoustie, Scotland, then missed the cut
million in earnings for sixth consecutive year...Finished T9 feet to double bogey the hole and the pair headed for the after posting a second-round 86...Won the Canon Challenge
in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play 18th hole tied for the lead. Owen’s second shot found the on the Australasian Tour. 1998: Finished second at the New
Championship. Defeated Justin Rose (2 and 1) and Nick back bunker and he wedged to 13 feet, while Pampling two- Zealand Open on the Australasian Tour.
O’Hern (5 and 4) before falling to Vijay Singh in 25 holes putted for par. When Owen missed the 13-footer, Pampling
in the third round…Came back two weeks later with a T8 became just the second international champion in the PERSONAL:
41-year history of the tournament. The $990,000 check was Began playing primarily in the United States beginning in
finish at the PODS Championship, tying K.J. Choi and Joe 2000, Aussie relocated to Flower Mound, TX...Wife Angela
Durant with a tournament-leading three top-10 finishes at the largest of his career...Made the cut in three of the four
majors. Best finish was T16 at the Masters. 2005: Posted is a clinical psychologist. “She gets to see everything I do
the event…Recorded his third top-10 of the season with out there. I’m kind of lucky. I have a psychologist out there
a T8 at the Wachovia Championship, closing with a 66… first career major championship top-10 with T5 in first start
at the Masters. Along with Mark Hensby, led contingent of 24 hours a day. She doesn’t lie. I can’t kid myself.”
Finished T2 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
Was tied with Phil Mickelson and Tim Clark for the lead at eight Aussies playing in Augusta...The next week, finished
13-under with one hole remaining before Mickelson, in the T6 at the MCI Heritage. First time in his career he managed Player STATISTICS
final pairing with Pampling, birdied the 72nd hole from the back-to-back top-10s since joining the TOUR in 2002. 2004:
left trees. The finish marked the fourth consecutive year he Recorded his first TOUR victory in his 81st career start at 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
finished in the top 12 at Colonial CC in Fort Worth, TX… The INTERNATIONAL. Made a 21-foot eagle putt from the Scoring Average............................................70.81 (87)
Fifth top-10 of the season was T3 at the AT&T National. fringe on the par-5, 71st hole, collecting five points in the Driving Distance............................................288.0 (82)
tournament’s Modified Stableford scoring system to move Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.65% (69)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: into a two-point lead over Alex Cejka...His top-40 finish on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.61% (131)
2007: Fifth consecutive season with more than $1 million in the final money list earned his first invitation to the Masters Putting Average............................................1.784 (82)
earnings and at least nine top-25 finishes...First top 20 of in 2005. 2003: Best finish came late in the season when he
the year came with a T17 at the World Golf Championships- overcame a second-round 73 to finish T3 at the Reno-Tahoe MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Accenture Match Play Championship...Posted a T10 two Open for fifth top-10 of the season. Rebounded with rounds 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Crowne Plaza Invitational at
weeks later at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. It was of 67-68 on the weekend and earned $174,000 to exceed Colonial/3
his best finish since the 2006 Chrysler Championship (T6)... $1 million in earnings on the season for the first time in his Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008
Made an ace at the 188-yard, par-3 16th in the final round career. 2002: One of six Nationwide Tour graduates from Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial/3
of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. He also eagled class of 2001 to retain TOUR card, finishing in the top 100 in Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2006 Bay Hill
the par-5 first hole to become the first player since 1999 to rookie season...Best showing of the season was a T4 at the Invitational Presented by MasterCard/1
card two eagles at that event in the same round...Finished Tampa Bay Classic. In second place after 18 and 36 holes. Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 the
T3 at the Memorial Tournament after taking a three-stroke Dropped out of contention with third-round 2-over-par 73, Memorial Tournament/22
lead into the final round. Eagle at the par-5 15th on Sunday
1999 6 3 $17,476/263 Masters T5 T16 T37
2001 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT T32 CUT T14
2002 29 19 3 11 776,903/89 British Open CUT T27 T78 T35 T27 CUT
2003 27 16 1 5 9 1,064,974/68 PGA T14 T55 CUT CUT T42 CUT
2004 26 22 1 2 10 1,737,725/31 THE PLAYERS CUT T58 T27 CUT T44 CUT
2005 26 21 6 10 1,613,815/48 TOUR Championship T14
2006 24 21 1 1 6 9 2,664,673/17 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T17 T9
2007 25 22 1 2 9 92,446/53 1,475,970/62 Bridgestone Invitational T14 T13 T45 T14 T56
2008 28 14 1 1 5 10 96,510/98 1,702,952/47 CA Championship T37 T41 T38 T28
Total 192 138 2 1 4 29 68 11,054,489
nationwide Tour
1997 5
1998 1
1999 3
2000 24 8 3 $25,591/121
2001 26 21 3 2 9 14 306,573/4
Total 59 29 3 2 9 17 332,164

pavin, Corey
Corey Pavin (PAY-vin)

EXEMPT STATUS: 112th on the 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Lisa; Ryan (5/29/86), Austin (3/5/93),
FULL NAME: Corey Allen Pavin Alexis Le (12/26/07)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-9 EDUCATION: UCLA
WEIGHT: 155 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball, snow skiing
BIRTHPLACE: Oxnard, CA Q SCHOOL: 1983
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (15): his best finish on TOUR since winning the 2006 U.S. Bank U.S Bank Championship, and third wire-to-wire winner in
1984 Houston Coca-Cola Open. 1985 Colonial National Championship. Final-round, bogey-free 66 vaulted him from Milwaukee. Matched the U.S. Bank Championship 72-hole
Invitation. 1986 Hawaiian Open, Greater Milwaukee Open. T26 to T3…Recorded his second and final top-10 of the scoring record of 260 (61-64-68-67) of 2005 champion Ben
1987 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Hawaiian Open. 1988 year with a T10 at the Travelers Championship, thanks in Crane and 2000 champion Loren Roberts. Led the tourna-
Texas Open. 1991 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, BellSouth part to a final-round 64, which tied the low round of the ment in putting and was tied for first in scrambling. His 36-,
Atlanta Golf Classic. 1992 Honda Classic. 1994 Nissan day…Held a share of the 18-hole lead after an 8-under 64 54- and 72-hole totals were all TOUR lows in 2006. The
Los Angeles Open. 1995 Nissan Open, U.S. Open. 1996 at the Buick Open. Finished T12...Named 2010 Ryder Cup 72-hole was matched by Phil Mickelson at the BellSouth
Captain in early December. Classic. His opening 61 was the low start by a winner in
2
MasterCard Colonial. 2006 U.S. Bank Championship in

Milwaukee. 2006...Served as assistant U.S. Ryder Cup Captain. 2005:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Finished in the top 125 for second straight season and for
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INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (12): 2007: Made 15 cuts in 25 starts and competed in one 17th time in first 22 years on TOUR...Best finish was a T5
1983 German Open [Eur], South African PGA Championship event in the PGA TOUR’s Playoffs for the FedExCup...In fifth at the Bay Hill Invitational. 2004: Two top-10s were the
[SAfr], Calberson Classic [Eur]. 1984 New Zealand start of the season, finished T6 at the AT&T Pebble Beach most since he posted three in 1998. Finished in the top 100
Open [Aus]. 1985 New Zealand Open [Aus], U.S. vs. National Pro-Am, aided by rounds of 67-70 on the weekend. (89th) on the money list for the first time since 1998, when
Japan Matches [indiv.]. 1993 Toyota World Match Play Fifth career top-10 at the TOUR’s Monterey Peninsula he was No. 70...Tied career low with a first-round 8-under
Championship [Eur]. 1994 Tokai Classic [Jpn]. 1995 Asian event. 2006: Lone top-10 of the season was his first vic- 62 at the Buick Championship. 2003: Made 18 cuts in 26
Masters [Asia], Million Dollar Challenge [Afr]. 1996 Ssang tory in over 10 years...Win and six other top-25s helped starts...His best effort came in the first start of the year, a
Yong International Challenge [Korea]. 1999 Martel Skins him surpass the $1-million mark ($1,308,084) in earnings T15 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. 2002: Only top-10 of the
Game [Taiwan]. for just the second time (1995-$1,340,079) in his 24-year season came at the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill,
TOUR career...Earned 15th TOUR victory with wire-to-wire a T6, his best finish since a T5 at the 1999 MCI Classic.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: win at the U.S. Bank Championship, 10 years, two months 2001: Lone top-10 a T8 at the MasterCard Colonial. Finish
T3—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; T10—Travelers and 11 days since last win at the 1996 Colonial National produced largest payday, $116,000, since earning $270,000
Championship. Invitational. Set or tied several TOUR records en route to for winning 1996 MasterCard Colonial. 2000: Lone top-10
victory. Birdied first six holes (Nos. 1-6) in the first round en
2008 SEASON: route to a TOUR nine-hole record 26 (8-under par). Finished
was a T9 at the Westin Texas Open...Tied TOUR record with
Collected $924,282 in season earnings, the fifth-largest 18 putts in second round of Bell Canadian Open en route to
first round with a career-low 61, tying Brown Deer Park 65. 1999: After finishing out of the top 150 on the money
total of his career, in his 25th season on the PGA TOUR. Golf Club course record. Matched lowest first 36-hole total
Made the cut in 14 of 20 starts, with six top-25 finishes… list in 1997-98, rebounded to finish 70th. Had as many top-
(61-64—125) in TOUR history. Eighth multiple winner of 10s (3) as he did in the two previous years combined. 1998:
Finished T3 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for
1980A 1 1 Masters T25 T11 T27 T42 50 T22 3 T11
1981A 1 U.S. Open CUT T60 CUT T9 CUT W/D CUT T24 T8 CUT T19
1982A 1 1 British Open T22 T39 CUT CUT T38 T8 CUT T34 T4
1983 3 1 1 $4,209/207 PGA T20 T6 T21 CUT T17 CUT T14 T32 T12 CUT
1984 29 26 1 2 5 14 260,536/18 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T58 T50 T42 T34 CUT T41 T46 T16
1985 27 23 1 1 1 13 19 367,506/6 TOUR Championship T5 21 T10 T2 T7
1986 28 23 2 6 14 304,558/19
1987 27 17 2 7 10 498,406/15 Year 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06
1988 26 17 1 3 7 216,768/50 Masters T8 T17 T7 T43 T41 CUT CUT
1989 28 23 1 10 177,084/82 U.S. Open CUT 1 T40 CUT CUT T34 CUT T19 T54 CUT T17 T11 CUT
1990 29 26 1 1 6 13 468,830/26 British Open CUT T8 T26 T51 CUT CUT CUT CUT T22 CUT
1991 25 24 2 2 2 10 18 979,430/1 PGA 2 CUT T26 CUT T10 CUT T49
1992 25 20 1 3 2 7 13 980,934/5 THE PLAYERS T78 T3 T46 CUT CUT T71 T61 T21 CUT T32 T33 CUT CUT
1993 24 21 2 6 13 675,087/18 TOUR Championship T10 T2 T21
1994 20 16 1 3 1 10 12 906,305/8 Bridgestone Invitational T48
1995 22 18 2 2 1 6 11 1,340,079/4
1996 22 21 1 9 14 851,320/18 Year 07 08
1997 22 11 1 1 99,304/169 PGA T62 T63
1998 23 12 2 3 168,485/155 THE PLAYERS T72
1999 25 18 3 10 569,045/70
2000 25 11 1 3 209,883/160
2001 22 14 1 6 458,401/111 NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 1981; USA vs. Japan, 1982; Nissan Cup, 1985; Ryder Cup
2002 24 14 1 2 362,012/148 (3), 1991, 1993, 1995; The Presidents Cup (2), 1994, 1996.
2003 26 18 2 358,911/148
2004 23 18 2 8 881,938/89
2005 23 15 2 6 736,506/108
2006 23 13 1 1 7 1,308,084/72
2007 25 15 1 3 85,189/138 498,252/151
2008 20 14 1 2 6 96,436/100 924,282/112
Total 619 451 15 16 9 106 226 14,606,155

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Corey Pavin (Continued)
Posted top-10s in two late-season events, Westin Texas his first win at the Coca-Cola Houston Open. Amateur:
Open and the Michelob Championship at Kingsmill...Lost At UCLA, was a two-time first-team All-American (1979, Player STATISTICS
playoff to Stephen Leaney at ANZ Players Championship 1982), won 11 collegiate tournaments, including the 1982
in Australia, where he shot course-record 66 in second PAC-10 title, and was named 1982 college player of the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
round. 1996: Made 21 of 22 cuts and won the MasterCard year. Bruin teammates included former or current PGA Scoring Average............................................70.33 (44)
Colonial...Finished in the top-10 nine times and ranked TOUR members Steve Pate, Jay Delsing, Tom Pernice Jr., Driving Distance............................................261.4 (197)
18th on the money list...Earned berth on second straight and Duffy Waldorf...At age 17, won the Junior World and Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.22% (29)
Presidents Cup squad. 1995: After shooting 72-69-71, Los Angeles City Amateur titles. Greens in Regulation Percentage.................57.95% (196)
entered final round of U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills three Putting Average............................................1.749 (10)
strokes behind Greg Norman. Closing 68 was highlighted PERSONAL:
by 228-yard 4-wood shot to 18th green, where ball came Corey and son Ryan won Disney’s father-child event for MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Ryan’s age group (1996)…Serves as host for Corey Pavin 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Buick
to rest 5 feet from hole. Two-putt par gave him his first Open/1
major championship title...Became only the second player Golf Classic benefiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters in
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Ventura County, CA…Had LASIK surgery in November Career Low Round/Round: 61–2006 U.S. Bank
to win back-to-back at Riviera (Ben Hogan the other) when Championship in Milwaukee/1
he successfully defended his Nissan Open title...Played on 1998…Caddied for former UCLA teammate Jay Delsing
at 2003 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament, where Delsing Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2006 U.S.
his third Ryder Cup Team, compiling a career 8-5-0 record. Bank Championship in Milwaukee/1
1991: Won Arnold Palmer Award, the last player to win earned his card for the 2004 TOUR season…Joined TOUR
members Frank Lickliter II, Jerry Kelly, Donnie Hammond Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Memorial
TOUR money title with less than $1 million. 1988: Captured Tournament/2
the Texas Open, shooting 21-under-par 259 to become fifth and Howard Twitty on a USA/Armed Forces Entertainment
2
player in TOUR history to break 260. 1984: Scored victories tour of the Persian Gulf for Thanksgiving 2006.
in each of his first five full years on TOUR, starting with
Player Biographies

Perez, Pat
Pat Perez
EXEMPT STATUS: 43rd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Arizona State University
FULL NAME: Patrick Perez SPECIAL INTERESTS: ATV, motorcycles, baseball, foot-
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-0 ball (San Diego Chargers), wine

BIRTHPLACE: Phoenix, AZ Nationwide Tour Alumnus
FAMILY: Wife, Athena
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: end of the season, making only 19 starts on the year...Held in the second round of the Reno-Tahoe Open, acing No. 7
2—2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, T2—Buick the first-round lead at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic with with a 6-iron from 210 yards...Turned in the round of the
Classic. a career-low 12-under-par 60 at the Palmer Course at PGA tournament during the final round of the Bell Canadian
West. Tied Justin Rose and Arron Oberholser for low round Open with an Angus Glen Golf Club record 9-under-par 63.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): of the season. Credited his score to an improved physique 2001: Earned first PGA TOUR card by finishing as medal-
2000 Ozarks Open. and psyche. Finished 73rd after slumping with 75-78 on the ist at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament...T3 finish at the
weekend...Collected his first top-10 at THE PLAYERS with Samsung Canadian PGA Championship on the Nationwide
OTHER VICTORIES (1): his T3 finish. It was his first top-10 since a T6 at the 2005 Tour. 2000: Picked up his first victory at the Ozarks Open on
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2002 Champions Challenge [with John Daly]. PGA Championship...Withdrew during the first round of the the Nationwide Tour where he defeated Pat Bates and Mike
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Verizon Heritage in April due to the tendonitis...Played in Heinen in a playoff with a birdie on the first extra hole. Was
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T4—Sony Open in Hawaii; 6—Crowne Plaza Invitational eight more events the remainder of the year, withdrawing 36-hole leader by three strokes and 54-hole leader by four
at Colonial; T7—Frys.com Open; T8—Shell Houston from two and making the cut in two. 2005: Moved into the strokes at the Monterey Peninsula Classic, won by Richard
Open, Valero Texas Open; T10—Turning Stone Resort top 75 on the money list after finishing just outside the Johnson. Amateur: Member of Arizona State University’s
Championship. top 100 over the last two seasons...The San Diego County 1996 NCAA championship team...Won the 1993 Junior
product posted his first career top-10 in four starts at the World title at Torrey Pines, where Tiger Woods finished
2008 SEASON: Buick Invitational, a T6. His dad has been the starter for the fourth, eight strokes back. Won the 1993 Maxfli PGA Junior
Recorded career high earnings…On a blustery Sunday TOUR event at Torrey Pines for a number of years...Clinched two weeks later at Pinehurst, NC.
where only eight players broke par, managed to shoot his first top-10 in a major championship with his T6 finish at
even par to move from T9 to T4 and claim his second the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. 2004: Started PERSONAL:
consecutive top-10 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii… the season slow making only three cuts in his first 12 starts. Brother Mike played on the Nationwide Tour in 2002 and
Fired a final-round, 8-under-par 64 at the Shell Houston Ended the year with a bang, making 50 percent of his 2006. They were the only brothers to play in the 2001
Open on his way to a T8 finish. The 64 was his best round season earnings in his last five starts, including a T3 at 84 Qualifying Tournament finals at Bear Lakes CC in West Palm
since an opening-round 60 at the 2006 Bob Hope Chrysler LUMBER Classic to secure his card for 2005. His $201,600 Beach, FL….Web site is patperezgolf.com.
Classic…Fired a final-round, 5-under-par 65 to finish solo payday in Pennsylvania lifted him over the mark to secure
sixth at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial for back- his card for the 2005 season. 2003: Made the cut in just
to-back top-10 finishes at Colonial Country Club (finished under half of his 33 starts during his sophomore campaign. Player STATISTICS
4th in 2007)…Right at home in Phoenix, claimed his sixth First of two top-10s was T6 at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
top-10 finish of the year at the Frys.com Open following a Set course record with 11-under-par 61, a TOUR career best, 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
final-round, 7-under-par 63. The T7 finish helped make for a at Bermuda Dunes Country Club in second round...Second, a Scoring Average............................................70.08 (22)
new single-season earnings record. T10, came at the Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Driving Distance............................................294.2 (44)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Tires. 2002: Only thing missing from his stellar rookie sea- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................63.27% (97)
2007: Place on the money list was highest since rookie son was a victory but did qualify for his first Masters thanks Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.91% (43)
year in 2002...After injury-plagued 2006 season, got off to a to finishing 40th on the money list...Began season 507th on Putting Average............................................1.780 (66)
strong start in the new year with a T10 in first start at the Official World Golf Ranking list and had moved up to 84th
Sony Open in Hawaii...Best finish was a T3 at the inaugural through THE TOUR Championship...Became eighth rookie in MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
AT&T National thanks to a closing 3-under 67. Earned a TOUR history to surpass $1 million...Finished second at the 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent Frys.
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am after holding a four- com Open/4
spot in the British Open as the leading player, not otherwise Career Low Round/Round: 60–2006 Bob Hope Chrysler
exempt, at the 2007 AT&T National among the top-10 fin- stroke advantage after 36 and 54 holes. Had the lead with
one hole to play but triple-bogeyed the 18th hole at Pebble Classic/1
ishers and ties...Finished T20 at the British Open, recover- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $432,000–2002 AT&T
ing from a 2-over-par 73 in the first round. 2006: Finished Beach to lose by three strokes to Matt Gogel...Second
runner-up finish came at the Buick Classic, tied with David Pebble Beach National Pro–Am/2
in the top 125 on the money list for the fifth time in his Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 AT&T
five-year career...Hampered by tendonitis in both elbows Gossett and Loren Roberts two strokes behind champion
Chris Smith. Paycheck of $261,333 pushed season earn- National/51
that lasted from THE PLAYERS Championship through the
ings over $1 million at $1,006,341...Recorded hole-in-one
2002 30 14 2 6 10 $1,451,726/40 Masters T45
2003 33 16 2 5 578,141/117 U.S. Open CUT T40 CUT T36
2004 32 18 1 1 7 723,724/111 British Open T67 T20 CUT
2005 28 18 4 9 1,258,087/62 PGA 70 T6 CUT T18 T58
2006 19 9 1 1 4 719,507/117 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T32 T3 CUT T42
2007 27 16 1 6 11 93,184/44 1,678,295/52 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2008 27 21 6 12 97,850/71 1,756,038/43
Total 196 112 2 3 26 58 8,165,519
nationwide Tour
2000 19 11 1 1 4 5 $148,094/26
2001 26 16 1 5 10 124,818/32
Total 45 27 1 2 9 15 272,912

Tom PERNICE, JR.
Tom Pernice, Jr. (purr-NIECE)

EXEMPT STATUS: 80th on the 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Sydney; Kristen (9/30/93), Brooke
FULL NAME: Thomas Charles Pernice, Jr. (3/7/95)
HEIGHT: 5-10 EDUCATION: UCLA (Economics, 1982)
WEIGHT: 170 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Gardening, TV, sports, politics,
BIRTHDATE: September 5, 1959 home decorating
BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, MO TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1983
RESIDENCE: Murrieta, CA.; plays out of Bear Creek GC Q SCHOOL: 1985, 1987, 1996, 1997
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): National tournament 18-hole record, with a second round, four players in the field to post four rounds of par or bet-
7-under 63 to share the 36-hole lead. Held a one-stroke ter...Final-round 8-under 64 at Warwick Hills GC moved
Section
1999 Buick Open. 2001 The INTERNATIONAL Presented
by Qwest. advantage heading into the final round but fired a 2-over him into the top 10 at the Buick Open (T7)...Recorded his
72 to drop to T9…Four rounds in the 60s at the Justin career-best sixth top-10 of the season with a T7 at the Frys.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open led to his com Open in Las Vegas. The $129,000 paycheck pushed
T8—Sony Open in Hawaii, Arnold Palmer Invitational final top-10 showing of the season (T8). him over the $2-million mark...T5 in his first trip to THE
presented by MasterCard, Stanford St. Jude Championship, TOUR Championship at East Lake. 2005: Finished strong,
Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open; CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: with a second and a third in his last two starts...Closed
2
T9—AT&T National; T10—PODS Championship. 2007: Atypical season for hard-working veteran, with just with a 3-under 69 at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney
two top-10 finishes in 31 starts...Fired a third-round 65 en World Resort for second place, his best finish on TOUR
2008 SEASON: route to a T10 finish at the Verizon Heritage...In 22nd start,
Player Biographies
since winning The INTERNATIONAL in 2001. Finished one
Finished the season No. 80 in FedExCup points and earn- posted four rounds in the 60s to finish T10 at the Canadian stroke back of champion Lucas Glover who knocked in a
ings, thanks to six top-10 finishes (the second-highest Open...Played in five of the seven PGA TOUR Fall Series bunker shot for birdie on the 72nd hole. Set the FUNAI
total of his career)…Posted four rounds at par or better to events, making the cut in the final four. 2006: Best season Classic all-time 72-hole putting record with 95 putts.
claim a T8 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Next top-10 of 15-year TOUR career with career-high seven top-10s and Followed that with a T3 at the Chrysler Championship. 2004:
finish came at the PODS Championship (T10), finishing at more than $2 million in earnings ($2,396,548). Earned first Among the five top-10s were a career-high two thirds—
even-par 284, four strokes behind champion Sean O’Hair… trip to THE TOUR Championship after finishing 30th on the The INTERNATIONAL and the Buick Championship. 2003:
Posted his third top-10 in just his eighth start of the season money list...Thanks to rounds of 67-68 on the weekend, Played in 31 tournaments and made 21 cuts, including 11
with a T8 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Posted a final- finished solo fifth at The Honda Classic for first top-10... consecutive at the end of the season, longest consecutive
round 63 at the Stanford St. Jude Championship to finish Following week, added a T8 at the Bay Hill Invitational cuts streak of his career...Finished third at the Bell Canadian
T8. Scheduled to see daughter Brooke perform the National presented by MasterCard...Held a share of the 54-hole lead Open to surpass $1 million in earnings. 2002: First top-10 of
Anthem at Los Angeles Dodgers game that evening but with Tim Herron at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Finished the season came at the Shell Houston Open, his 10th start
missed the event as he was forced to wait for a possible with a 1-over-par 71 to place solo second, three strokes of the season, with a T6...Finished the year on a strong note
playoff…Finished T9 at the AT&T National. Set the AT&T behind Jeff Maggert...T5 at the Barclays Classic. One of with three top-15s, including a T7 at the Reno-Tahoe Open.
1983 1 Masters CUT
1986 33 12 5 $40,172/148 U.S. Open CUT T13 CUT T94
1987 20 5 1 1 15,431/195 British Open T66
1988 31 14 1 2 47,108/150
1989 22 10 2 5 81,863/142 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1990 20 7 1 19,504/212 Masters T24 T17
1991 3 1 1,824/306 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T42 T21 T36
1992 1 British Open CUT CUT CUT
1994 1 PGA CUT T27 T51 T45 CUT T23 CUT CUT CUT
1996 1 1 5,235/313 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T69 CUT T72 CUT T27 T28 CUT
1998 27 15 1 1 8 520,400/55 CA Championship T48 T11
1999 31 14 1 1 5 656,140/65
2000 32 16 2 5 387,716/127
2001 33 19 1 4 6 1,318,762/39
2002 31 19 2 8 645,110/104
2003 31 21 1 4 9 1,210,541/57
2004 31 20 2 5 9 1,475,274/47
2005 32 23 1 1 2 11 1,608,057/49
2006 33 20 1 7 14 2,396,548/25
2007 31 20 2 7 88,943/93 927,408/109
2008 30 22 6 8 97,265/80 1,336,277/80
Total 505 271 2 3 4 41 109 12,866,379
nationwide Tour
1990 10 7 3 $6,077/108
1991 4 1 550/305
1992 12 2 1 2 2 12,500/95
1995 28 19 2 11 42,047/48
1996 24 12 3 8 34,224/58
1997 1 1 1,390/213
Total 79 42 1 7 24 96,788

Pernice, Jr., Tom
Tom Pernice, Jr. (Continued)

Player biographies
2001: Collected his second TOUR victory and for the first placed him 127th on money list...Best finish was fourth
time eclipsed the $1-million mark in season earnings...At at Greater Milwaukee Open...Finished 25th at PGA TOUR Player STATISTICS
The INTERNATIONAL, accumulated 12 points in each of Qualifying Tournament to return to TOUR in 1998. 1996:
the first two rounds under Modified Stableford scoring Had three top-10 Nationwide Tour finishes, including T6 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
system and led by two. Added nine points in round three at Miami Valley Open. 1992: Best Nationwide Tour finish Scoring Average............................................70.30 (37)
and increased his lead to three. Recorded only one point T3 at Hawkeye Open. 1986: Earned status on the PGA Driving Distance............................................280.6 (161)
in the final round, but was good enough for one-point vic- TOUR with his second-place finish at the 1985 Qualifying Driving Accuracy Percentage........................63.99% (90)
tory over Chris Riley. Inspirational victory because his two Tournament...Made 12 cuts and finished 148th on the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.10% (120)
daughters Kristen and Brooke, were in attendance. Brooke, money list with $40,172. Amateur: Two-time All-American Putting Average............................................1.773 (47)
then age 6, is visually impaired. 2000: Opened season at at UCLA. Pac-10 Player of Year in 1981.
the Mercedes Championships with T8. His third-round 65 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
was the low round of the championship...His only other PERSONAL: 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent AT&T
Teammates at UCLA included Jay Delsing, Corey Pavin, National/2
top-10 came at the rain-shortened BellSouth Classic, a T5. Career Low Round/Round: 62–2005 FUNAI Classic at
1999: Earned first PGA TOUR victory at Buick Open. His Steve Pate and Duffy Waldorf…All-conference wrestler
in high school…Daughter Brooke has a genetic disease, Walt Disney World Resort/2
closing 65 brought one-stroke victory over Tom Lehman, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2001 The
Ted Tryba and Bob Tway. Victory came in his 213th career Leber’s Amaurosis, which causes blindness. Her retinas
did not develop fully at birth. Tom and Brooke won the INTERNATIONAL Presented by Qwest/1
start on the PGA TOUR. 1998: First season he earned Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 John Deere
fully-exempt status...Although it took more than half a year National Car Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World
Resort father-child event for Brooke’s age group in 2001. Classic/53
because of tournament delay, enjoyed runner-up finish to
2
Phil Mickelson at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Brooke released a Country/Christian recording in 2007
Rounds of 67-69-67 were worth $270,000. 1997: Earned titled “Help from Above” and performed at the 2008
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more than $100,000 for the first time with $173,012, which PLAYERS Championship.
Hot Shots
Courses with the Fewest Total Birdies

Rank Course Total
1 East Lake GC 364
2 Plantation Course 521
3 Torrey Pines (North Course) 526
4 Spyglass Hill GC 529
5 Silver Rock 530
Courses with the Most Total Birdies

Rank Course Total
1 TPC Summerlin 2,131
2 Warwick Hills G&CC 1,963
3 Sedgefield CC 1,789 No. 17 East Lake
4 TPC Deere Run 1,714
5 Annandale GC 1,702

Chris PERRY
Chris Perry
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension EDUCATION: Ohio State University
FULL NAME: James Christopher Perry SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, especially Ohio State
HEIGHT: 6-1 football, hockey, snow skiing, movies, being a dad
BIRTHDATE: September 27, 1961 Q SCHOOL: 1984
BIRTHPLACE: Edenton, NC Nationwide Tour Graduate (1994)
RESIDENCE: Powell, OH
FAMILY: Wife, Katharine; Andrew Christopher (3/1/93),
Emily Ann (3/10/96), Natalie Kay (12/31/97)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): the cut in three and withdrew after first round from two. Received 1997...Made cut in 15 of 20 starts to earn $184,171 and finish
Major Medical Extension for 2003. 2001: Posted lowest finish on 112th on 1996 money list. 1994: Concentrated on Nationwide
Section
1998 B.C. Open.
TOUR money list, No. 91, since finishing No. 112 in 1996...Made Tour and, in the process, earned Player of the Year honors...
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): cut in first nine events of season and posted eight top-25s in that Topped Nationwide Tour money list with $167,148...Collected
1994 Utah Classic. stretch...Had a pair of T8s early in the season at Nissan Open and one victory (Utah Classic), two seconds and two thirds. Made
Bay Hill Invitational...Knee and wrist injuries caused withdrawal cut in last 31 Nationwide Tour events he entered, a record...
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): after round one of British Open...Played in just five events the Won the Mexican Open. 1990: Tied for second with three others,
1994 Mexican Open. remainder of the year and did not make the cut in any of them. two strokes behind Wayne Levi at Canon Greater Hartford Open.
2
2008 SEASON: 2000: Finished in the top 30 for the second consecutive year on 1987: Earned first runner-up finish with T2, seven back of Tom
Continued to rehabilitate elbow, wrist and hand injuries that date the strength of two runner-up finishes and seven top-10s...5 in Kite. Amateur: Three-time All-America selection at Ohio State,
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back to the 2001 British Open. Didn’t play for a second consecutive the third round gave him one-stroke 54-hole lead over eventual where he also captured the 1983 Big Ten Championship.
season. Granted sixth year for Major Medical Extension and has winner Rocco Mediate at Buick Open. Closed with 68 compared
18 events to earn $515,445, equaling the No. 125 money winner to 66 for Mediate to finish T2 worth $291,600, career payday... PERSONAL:
Second runner-up finish came at inaugural SEI Pennsylvania Also played baseball and hockey while growing up…Father,
from 2002. If he is successful, he will play out of the Major Medical Jim Perry, pitched in major leagues for Cleveland, Minnesota,
Extension category for the remainder of the 2009 season. Classic, where tied with four others. 1999: Nearly tripled his best
previous earnings year, ranked fifth on TOUR in earnings with Detroit and Oakland, won 215 games and was the 1970
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: $2,145,707 thanks to two second-place finishes...His 14 top-10 American League Cy Young winner. Uncle Gaylord Perry, win-
2007: Granted fifth year for Major Medical Extension and didn’t finishes were second only to Tiger Woods’ 16...Came close to ner of 315 games, is a member of Baseball Hall of Fame.
play an event. 2006: Played in three PGA TOUR event in fourth second TOUR title at MCI Classic, where he held one-stroke lead
Major Medical Extension. 2005: Played in just one event in third
Major Medical Extension. 2004: Received a second consecutive
through 70 holes, but closed bogey-bogey for fourth-place finish... Player STATISTICS
Closing 68 led to T2 at Reno-Tahoe Open and closing 66 led to
Major Medical Extension. Played in one event. Underwent sur- T2 at Sony Open in Hawaii...Led PGA TOUR with 468 birdies that MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
gery for pinched nerve in elbow in February and didn’t hit a shot year. 1998: Earned first PGA TOUR title in his 377th career start at Career Low Round/Round: 62–1998 Greater Milwaukee
until October. Doctor told him it would take 18 months to 2 years B.C. Open, where he defeated Peter Jacobsen by three strokes. Open/2
to heal properly. 2003: Received a Major Medical Extension and 1997: For first time in career, finished among top 50 on money Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $291,600–2000 Buick
played in three events as he tried to determine extent of injury. list...Finished T2, one stroke behind Gabriel Hjertstedt at the B.C. Open/2
2002: Did not finish in the top 125 for the first time since 1995. Open. 1996: Along with Emlyn Aubrey and Tiger Woods, one of Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 PGA
Schedule was limited to only five events due to lingering left only three non-exempt players to earn full playing privileges for Championship/21
hand and wrist injuries suffered at the 2001 British Open. Missed
1982A 1 Masters CUT
1984A 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T54 T31 CUT
1984 6 3 1 $5,086/201 PGA T28 T17 T26
1985 30 22 1 5 60,801/110 THE PLAYERS T55 T54 T20 T64 T21 T16 T27 CUT
1986 33 22 1 5 75,213/114
1987 31 21 1 4 10 197,593/56 Year 95 96 97 98 99 00 01
1988 33 21 1 1 3 85,546/121 Masters T50 T14 T37
1989 31 24 1 3 7 206,932/67 U.S. Open T56 T43 T25 T42 T32 T19
1990 30 20 1 3 8 259,108/58 British Open W/D CUT W/D
1991 33 20 2 5 116,105/126 PGA T49 74 T10 T34 CUT
1992 29 11 3 53,943/171 THE PLAYERS T31 CUT T32 T33
1993 9 5 3 25,333/202 TOUR Championship 4 T8
1994 2 1 1 14,840/237 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17
1995 30 17 2 113,632/150 CA Championship T7 16
1996 20 15 1 2 5 184,171/112
1997 32 22 1 2 11 460,984/48
1998 31 24 1 1 4 12 730,171/39
1999 31 30 2 1 14 21 2,145,707/5
2000 31 25 2 7 15 1,563,115/28
2001 26 15 2 8 568,391/91
2002 5
2003 3
2004 1
2005 1
2006 3
Total 483 318 1 7 5 46 125 6,866,671
nationwide Tour
1993 13 10 3 $13,337/94
1994 24 24 1 2 2 10 19 167,148/1
1995 1 1 1 1 6,000/150
1996 4 4 1 2 11,190/116
2002 4 2 3,273/243
2003 1
2006 1
Total 48 41 1 2 2 12 25 200,948

Perry, Kenny
Kenny Perry
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 multiple tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Sandy; Lesslye (5/20/84), Justin
(through 2012) (11/23/85), Lindsey (4/27/88)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: James Kenneth Perry EDUCATION: Western Kentucky University

HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Harley Davidson motorcylces,
WEIGHT: 205 drag racing, restoring Chevrolet muscle cars
BIRTHPLACE: Elizabethtown, KY Q SCHOOL: Fall 1986
RESIDENCE: Franklin, KY; plays out of Country Creek GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (12): collected his 10th TOUR title and third at the Memorial coming at age 47 years, 3 months and 8 days…One week
1991 Memorial Tournament. 1994 New England Classic. Tournament with a two-stroke victory over four players at later, notched a T6 at the U.S. Bank Championship aided
1995 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. 2001 Buick Open. 2003 Muirfield Village Golf Club. He became the oldest winner by a final-round 64. Has eight top-10s, including a victory
Bank of America Colonial, the Memorial Tournament, of the Memorial Tournament and on TOUR at the time in 2003, in 13 career starts in Milwaukee. In last 37 rounds
Greater Milwaukee Open. 2005 Bay Hill Invitational in 2008 at 47 years, 3 months and 29 days. Joined Tiger at Brown Deer Park Golf Course, has posted par-or-better
Presented by MasterCard, Bank of America Colonial. 2008 Woods as the only players to collect three titles at Muirfield scores 35 times, including four rounds in the 60s in 2008.
the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley, Village. The winner’s check of $1,080,000 also made Perry Had three wins and six top-10s in last eight starts in 2008…
the all-time earnings leader for the Memorial Tournament Earned a spot on his second Ryder Cup Team and compiled
2
Buick Open, John Deere Classic.

with $3,092,542, moving him past Woods…Recorded his a record 2-1-1 in front of a home crowd for the week, bring-
OTHER VICTORIES (2): fourth top-10 of the season with a T6 at the Travelers ing his all-time Ryder Cup record to 2-3-1…Finished 15th in
Section
2005 Franklin Templeton Shootout [with John Huston]. Championship…Cited his past success at the Buick Open the FedExCup standings.
2008 Merrill Lynch Shootout [with Scott Hoch]. as one reason for not playing in the 2008 U.S. Open and
took full advantage by capturing his 11th PGA TOUR title CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: and second at Warwick Hills G&CC. Won by one stroke over 2007: Struggled the first half of the season, attempting to
1—the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Woody Austin and Bubba Watson. Listened for the crowd’s regain form after knee surgery in 2006. Posted three top-10s
Stanley, Buick Open, John Deere Classic; 2—AT&T reaction from the driving range as Austin three-putted the over final 10 starts, with eight top-25s in that span. Played
Classic; T3—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; T6—Travelers 72nd hole and Watson missed a 15-foot birdie attempt into third PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup event, the
Championship, U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. to tie. Became the oldest champion in the tournament’s BMW Championship, and finished 60th in FedExCup stand-
ings. Finished among the top-125 for the 21st consecutive
2008 SEASON: 50-year history at age 47 years, 10 months and 19 days.
season...Strong play over the second half of the season
Had a career season with three tournament victories Finish virtually assured him of a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup
team at Valhalla Golf Club…Collected his 12th PGA TOUR began with final-round 63 at the Memorial Tournament,
before competing on his second Ryder Cup Team near his vaulting him into a T3 finish. Round of 63 was the lowest
home in Kentucky. Totaled a career-best $4,663,794 in title and third in the past seven weeks in a one-hole playoff
over Jay Williamson and Brad Adamonis at the John Deere final-round score in Memorial history...Two weeks later,
season earnings….Recorded a T3 finish at the Bob Hope posted a T10 at the Buick Open, aided by a second-round
Chrysler Classic, four strokes behind tournament winner Classic. It was his ninth start at TPC Deere Run. Held a one-
stroke lead at 17-under through 17 holes on Sunday only 63. 2006: Did not have a top-10 in 22 starts for the first
D.J. Trahan. It represented his best finish at the tournament time in his TOUR career...Had arthroscopic surgery on his
since winning in 1995. Only seven players at the BHCC have to lose it after making bogey from the fringe of the green.
Williamson and Adamonis made pars on the final hole of right knee on March 13 and was unable to defend his title
more top-10 finishes than his six…In early May, carded that week at the Bay Hill Invitational...Best finish was a
rounds of 68-70 to hold the 36-hole lead at THE PLAYERS regulation. In the playoff, Adamonis and Williamson both
hit approach shots into the pond on No. 18, Perry tapped T11 at the Buick Open, for the past champion (2001). 2005:
Championship and was in Sunday’s final pairing with Paul Finished sixth on TOUR money list. Recorded multiple victo-
Goydos before a final-round 81 dropped him to T15…The in from 1 foot, 4 inches for par and the victory after his
24-footer for birdie stopped just short. Third victory in a sea- ries (2) and finished with more than $3 million in earnings
following week, was one stroke back going into the final for second time in his career...Won for the first time since
round of the AT&T Classic and fired a 3-under 69 to get son tied 2003 for most wins during a season. He also moved
to second behind Tiger Woods in the FedExCup standings. his three-win season of 2003 with a victory at the Bay Hill
into a playoff with Ryuji Imada. On the first playoff hole, Invitational. At age 44, became the oldest winner of the
the par-5 18th, his second shot wound up in the water Win was his ninth in his 40s. Became the oldest player (47
years, 11 months and 3 days) in TOUR history to win three tournament. Beat Graeme McDowell and Vijay Singh be
after it struck a pine tree behind the green and ricocheted two strokes. Held second- and third-round leads. Tied with
back across the green into the water. He made bogey and events in the same season. Julius Boros won three times
in 1967, twice after turning 47, with his final win that year Singh at 12-under par through 71 holes. After Singh hit his
Imada two-putted for par and the win…Two weeks later,
1984 1 Masters CUT T12 CUT CUT
1985 1 U.S. Open T55 T25 CUT T50 CUT
1987 27 15 1 5 $107,239/93 British Open CUT
1988 32 20 3 7 139,421/85 PGA T51 T49 77 T55 T49 2 T23 T10 T34 T30
1989 26 15 1 3 7 202,099/70 THE PLAYERS 33 T21 T56 T57 W/D T65 T62 T55 T4 CUT CUT W/D T27
1990 23 17 1 2 9 279,881/50 TOUR Championship T26 T20 4
1991 24 16 1 3 7 368,784/44
1992 25 17 3 9 190,455/81 Year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1993 29 18 3 8 196,863/88 Masters CUT T39 CUT T29
1994 30 22 1 1 4 10 585,941/26 U.S. Open T45 T3 CUT T23 58
1995 25 21 1 1 1 5 13 773,388/21 British Open T8 T16 T11 CUT
1996 25 17 1 1 9 13 925,079/13 PGA T44 T29 T10 CUT T23 T49 T23 W/D
1997 26 17 2 8 270,081/90 THE PLAYERS T18 T60 T32 T3 CUT T58 T15
1998 25 16 1 5 7 487,551/58 TOUR Championship T5 T18 T9 29 T20 T24
1999 26 16 1 7 426,184/94 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T33 T33 T9 T17 T33
2000 20 18 3 4 9 889,381/52 Bridgestone Invitational T24 T53 T27 T6 T27 T11 T66
2001 26 22 1 6 13 1,786,066/24 CA Championship CNL 22 T28 T32
2002 27 23 2 1 6 13 1,928,598/27
2003 26 24 3 1 1 11 14 4,400,122/6 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (3), 1996, 2003, 2005; Ryder Cup (2), 2004, 2008.
2004 23 17 1 7 13 1,952,043/30
2005 23 19 2 1 7 14 3,607,155/6
2006 22 16 6 818,698/104
2007 24 18 1 3 9 91,773/60 1,197,618/79
2008 26 24 3 1 1 7 13 108,090/15 4,663,794/5
Total 562 408 12 9 12 95 214 26,196,442

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Kenny Perry (Continued)
second shot on No. 18 in the water short of the green, Perry third-round lead and won for fourth consecutive time after
played to the middle of the green and two-putted for par holding/sharing the 54-hole lead...Represented the United Player STATISTICS
and the win...Captured ninth career TOUR title by seven States at The Presidents Cup in November. 2002: Finished
strokes over Billy Mayfair at the Bank of America Colonial. in the top 30 in earnings for fifth time in career. Of his six 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Tenth multiple winner in tournament history, with rounds of top-10s, three came in first four starts...Finished third, one Scoring Average............................................69.83 (7)
65-63-64-69—261. Seven-stroke win was second-largest stroke shy of the Sergio Garcia-David Toms playoff at the Driving Distance............................................296.0 (33)
margin of victory in tournament history (eight strokes, Mercedes Championships...Had two T2s - Phoenix Open Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.97% (108)
Chandler Harper, 1955), and the largest on TOUR since and the MasterCard Colonial...Sat 31st on the money list Greens in Regulation Pct..............................67.47% (13)
Tommy Armour III won by seven strokes at the 2003 Valero heading into the Buick Challenge, the last event before Putting Average............................................1.778 (56)
Texas Open. Entered final round with a seven-stroke lead THE TOUR Championship. T7 finish vaulted him to No.
over Mayfair and Steve Stricker. Set tournament 36- and 27 and earned him a spot in the season-ending event. MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 64–U.S. Bank Championship in
54-hole records with totals of 12-under 128 and 18-under 2001: In finishing 24th on the money list with $1,786,066, Milwaukee/4
192, respectively. Matched 72-hole record of 19-under 261 surpassed the $1-million single-season earnings mark for
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Career Low Round/Round: 61–2003 Bank of America
that he set in 2003. All-time leader in career earnings at the first time...Top-30 finish earned a spot in THE TOUR Colonial/3
Bank of America Colonial, with $2,598,389...Playing in his Championship for the first time since 1996...Year was Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2008 the
third Presidents Cup, finished 1-3-0 but captured Sunday driven by six top-10s...Captured his fourth TOUR title with Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley/1
Singles match, 4 and 3, over Mark Hensby. 2004: Fourth a two-shot victory in the Buick Open. A second-round 64, Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 PGA
consecutive top-30 finish (No. 30) on money list and seven which included a 29 on the front nine of Warwick Hills Championship/7
more top-10s...With his 18-year-old son Justin on the bag, G&CC, came on his 41st birthday and earned a three-
2
finished T3 at THE PLAYERS Championship, four strokes stroke lead. Followed with another 64, this time with a 29
behind Adam Scott...Finished fifth on the Ryder Cup team on the back nine, to extend his lead to five after 54 holes. over David Feherty. Win helped him to 26th on money list
Player Biographies
points list to make his first U.S. Ryder Cup squad...Did not Closed with a 69 to collect the $558,000 paycheck. 2000: and first trip to TOUR Championship. 1991: Claimed first
play again until the final full-field event of the season, the Consistent season, making 18 cuts in 20 tournaments TOUR victory at Memorial Tournament. Moved into lead
Chrysler Championship. Came into event 31st on the money entered and finishing third three times. 1999: Though with then-course-record 9-under-par 63. Was forced into
list and finished T8, good enough to pass Rod Pampling he surpassed $400,000 in earnings, finished 94th on the playoff when Hale Irwin shot 65-66 on weekend. Birdied
for the final spot in THE TOUR Championship. 2003: Won money list, his lowest ranking since joining the TOUR. first extra hole for victory.
three times and had 10 top-10s in 26 starts, along with 1998: Rebounded from sub-standard 1997 season, entered PERSONAL:
$4,400,122 in winnings. Joined Mike Weir and Ernie Els to 25 tournaments and finished in top-10 five times. 1997: Not Took up golf at age 7 with encouragement from his father,
log top-10s in three majors...Picked up first win since the as spectacular a year as 1996, but still managed to retain who spent hours teeing up balls for him...Member of
2001 Buick Open with a six-stroke victory at the Bank of full-exempt status for 11th consecutive season. 1996: Western Kentucky University and Kentucky Golf Halls of
America Colonial. Set 54- and 72-hole tournament records Earned nearly $1 million and 13th spot on money list with Fame...Named winner of the 2002 Charles Bartlett Award,
while tying the course record with a third-round, 9-under nine top-10s, including a second, one third, two fourths given to a professional golfer for his unselfish contribu-
61. Held eight-stroke lead entering final round...Picked up and a fifth...Nearly won PGA Championship at Valhalla GC tions to the betterment of society, by the Golf Writers
second victory of season one week later at the Memorial in home state of Kentucky. Took lead with course-record Association of America. Perry donates five percent of his
Tournament. At age 42, became oldest player to win back- opening 66, followed with 72-71 to fall four back with 18 winnings to Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, to pro-
to-back weeks on TOUR since Hale Irwin won the U.S. to play. Fired 34 on front nine Sunday to take slim lead, but vide scholarships for Simpson County students. Also, Perry
Open and the Buick Classic in consecutive weeks at age bogey-6 on final hole left him at 11-under-par 277. Mark took out a loan to build Country Creek, a public course in his
45 in 1990. Held solo lead after 36 and 54 holes. A win- Brooks forced playoff with closing birdie and won with hometown of Franklin, KY. In 1995, Perry bought 142 acres
ner at Muirfield Village in 1991, became the sixth player birdie on 18 after Perry took four strokes to reach green. of land and borrowed more than $2.5 million to design
to capture multiple titles at the Memorial Tournament... 1995: Season highlighted by February stretch that featured and build the only public course in the town. He designed
Added third consecutive top-three finish with a T3 at the T3 at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, victory at Bob it for mid-to-high handicappers and kept it affordable: 18
U.S. Open. Second time in his 17-year career that he has Hope Chrysler Classic and T2 at Nissan Open. Led all three holes with a cart is $28 on weekdays. Works from time
posted three consecutive top-threes...Picked up third win in tournaments entering final round. 1994: Shot closing 65 at to time behind the counter, often asked, “Do you know
four starts on TOUR at the Greater Milwaukee Open. Held Pleasant Valley to win New England Classic by one stroke Kenny Perry?”

Petrovic, Tim
Tim Petrovic (puh-TRO-vick)

EXEMPT STATUS: 107th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of Hartford (1988,
FULL NAME: Tim Petrovic Communications)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-2 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Autos, music, TV, film, antiques,

WEIGHT: 195 sports
BIRTHPLACE: Northampton, MA TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1988
RESIDENCE: Austin, TX Nationwide Tour Graduate (2001)
FAMILY: Wife, Julie; Bayleigh, Mackenzie
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): at Kapalua, his best effort that season. 2005: Earned first in three (T2, T2, 3rd), since he missed the first event of the
2005 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. TOUR victory with sudden-death playoff win over James season. 2000: Named Player of the Year after finishing first
Driscoll at Zurich Classic of New Orleans. After opening on the Golden Bear Tour money list. 1997: Finished third at
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 72-69-66, entered the final round three shots off the lead Pelz World Putting Championship. Amateur: Division I All-
T7—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, of Chris DiMarco. Posted final-round 4-under 68, surviving America selection at the University of Hartford.
Zurich Classic of New Orleans; T10—Children’s Miracle bogeys on Nos. 15 and 17, rebounding with a 20-foot birdie
Network Classic presented by Walmart. putt on the 72nd hole to finish at 13-under-par. On first play- PERSONAL:
off hole, holed 4-foot par putt on par-5 18th hole to clinch Member of the University of Hartford Hall of Fame.
2
2008 SEASON: victory and career-best $990,000 paycheck. 2004: Qualified Teammates at University of Hartford in 1988 included PGA
Finished in the top 125 on the PGA TOUR money list for the for the Masters for the first time his career, after finishing TOUR members Patrick Sheehan and Jerry Kelly...Devout
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sixth time in seven years on TOUR, thanks to three top-10s in the top 40 on the money list in 2003. At Augusta National, fan of The Doors...Once worked as a pizza baker and deliv-
in 32 starts...In sixth start of the season, posted a T7 at the made the cut and T41...Was two back of the lead through ery man...Lists Ben Crenshaw, Seve Ballesteros and Jim
Mayakoba Golf Classic, aided by rounds of 67-66 on the the first round at the Bank of America Colonial and finished Morrison among his heroes...Brother Stephen served as
weekend...Past champion finished T7 at the Zurich Classic T5 after closing with rounds of 69-68...Collected his second caddie at first PGA TOUR victory at the 2005 Zurich Classic
of New Orleans on the same course, TPC Louisiana, where top-10 of the season with a T6 at The INTERNATIONAL... of New Orleans.
he won in 2005...Ranked 123rd in mid-October, finished Added a T7 at the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas in
strong with a T11 at the Valero Texas Open, a T18 at the
Ginn sur Mer Classic and a T10 at the Children’s Miracle
October, on the strength of four rounds in the 60s. 2003: Player STATISTICS
Moved up 50 spots on the money list (86 to 36) in his
Network Classic. sophomore season, more than doubling his income with 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: earnings over $1.7 million and qualified for first Masters Scoring Average............................................70.99 (109)
2007: Competed in the first two events in the PGA TOUR in 2004...Began season with 12 straight rounds in the 60s Driving Distance............................................284.0 (129)
Playoffs for the FedExCup and collected earnings over $1 and a T3 at the Phoenix Open. Shared the second-round Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.53% (54)
million for the fourth time in his TOUR career. Recorded lead with Harrison Frazar...Finished T2 at the 84 LUMBER Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.17% (144)
Classic thanks four rounds in the 60s. 2002: Rookie season Putting Average............................................1.781 (70)
nine top-25 finishes, the most since 2004, when he record-
ed 11...Finished T2 at the Wyndham Championship, his best included a career-high T2 finish at the FedEx St. Jude
Classic. Led the first round after posting a career-best MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
finish on TOUR since winning the 2005 Zurich Classic of 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–3 times, most recent Valero
New Orleans. Was tied for the lead with Brandt Snedeker 6-under-par 65. Won $410,000, helping him earn a trip the
British Open...Converted the second double eagle in Honda Texas Open/2
late in the back nine until Snedeker made a 32-foot birdie Career Low Round/Round: 63–2003 Phoenix Open/2
putt on the 17th hole. Bogeyed the final hole to finish T2 Classic tournament history on the 534-yard, par-5 16th hole Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2005 Zurich
with Billy Mayfair and Jeff Overton. 2006: Made 16 cuts in at TPC at Heron Bay from 220 yards with a 4-iron. 2001: Classic of New Orleans/1
30 events and posted five top-25s...Started the year with Became fourth player in Nationwide Tour history to earn Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 FedEx St.
a T11 finish in his first trip to the Mercedes Championship more than $100,000 through first four events. Actually did it Jude Classic/65
Year 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Masters T41
1988A 1
U.S. Open T62 T15 T24 CUT
1989 1 1 $2,569/249
British Open CUT CUT CUT
1990 2
PGA CUT CUT CUT
1991 2
THE PLAYERS CUT T53 T27 T38 T15
1992 2
Bridgestone Invitational 66
1996 2 1 2,088/370
2001 1 1 11,443
2002 31 15 1 1 5 797,206/86
2003 32 21 1 1 4 14 1,739,349/36
2004 32 23 3 11 1,193,354/65
2005 32 16 1 3 6 1,711,229/44
2006 30 16 5 601,928/132
2007 32 20 1 1 9 89,890/80 1,052,447/92
2008 32 17 3 8 97,180/82 958,577/107
Total 232 131 1 3 1 15 58 8,070,189
nationwide Tour
1992 1 1 $913/239
1993 13 4 1 3,066/167
1999 26 15 2 7 45,035/63
2001 23 18 2 2 7 12 239,010/7
Total 63 38 2 2 9 20 288,024

Carl PETTERSSON
Carl Pettersson (PEET-er-son)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, DeAnna; Carlie (9/13/04), Chase
(through 2010) (7/29/07)
FULL NAME: Carl Pettersson EDUCATION: North Carolina State University
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports
BIRTHDATE: August 29, 1977 Q SCHOOL: 2002
BIRTHPLACE: Gothenburg, Sweden
RESIDENCE: Raleigh, NC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, with his best finish being Tournament to earn his first TOUR card...Fulfilled the early
21st at THE TOUR Championship. Finished the season No. promise he showed on the European Tour by winning the
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2005 Chrysler Championship. 2006 the Memorial
Tournament. 2008 Wyndham Championship. 21 in FedExCup standings. Algarve Open de Portugal in a playoff with David Gilford...
Also held a share of the first-round lead in the British Open
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: with a 67. Finished T43. 2001: Made a bright start to his
2002 Algarve Open de Portugal [Eur]. 2007: Recorded a career-best 13 top-25 finishes in a season European Tour career, finishing T7 in the Carlsberg Malaysian
in which he made 25 of 31 cuts. Competed in three events Open, his first career start and outright second in the Open de
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup and finished Argentina, his sixth career professional start on the European
2
1—Wyndham Championship; T4—EDS Byron Nelson 38th on the inaugural points list...Finished fifth at the John Tour. 2000: Won the European Amateur and represented
Championship; T6—U.S. Open; T8—Arnold Palmer Deere Classic thanks in part to a final-round 68 and a Putting Sweden in the Eisenhower Trophy before turning profes-
Invitational presented by MasterCard; T10—the Memorial
Player Biographies
Average of 1.571, which led the field for the week. Was one sional in September. Amateur: Won four tournaments while
Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. shot off Nathan Green’s 36-hole lead before a third-round at North Carolina State, including the NCAA East Regionals
71 dropped him out of contention...Held the 54-hole lead at
2008 SEASON: the inaugural Fry’s Electronics Open before a final-round 74
event by four strokes, but was disqualified for signing for an
Won for the third time on TOUR, at the Wyndham incorrect scorecard...Prior to attending N.C. State, was two-
left him T4, five shots behind eventual winner Mike Weir. time national junior college individual champion at Central
Championship in Greensboro, NC, where he lived during Finish gave him his sixth top 10 of the season and pushed his
high school. Qualified for THE TOUR Championship for the Alabama Community College (1997-98).
earnings over the $2-million mark for the second consecutive
second time. Surpassed $2 million in earnings for the third year. 2006: Had a career year, with $2,647,982 in earnings on PERSONAL:
consecutive season. In his eighth start of the season, record- the strength of a victory and six top-10s...Won the Memorial Took up golf at age 10 near course where he lived in
ed his first top-10, a T8 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational… Tournament, his second career title. After winning first TOUR Gothenburg, Sweden…Father, Lars, a low-handicap golfer,
Posted a T4 finish at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. event (2005 Chrysler Championship) in 90th career start, was an executive for Volvo Trucks Division, resulting in
Opened the tournament with a 4-over 74, but was the only needed only 16 subsequent events to earn second career Carl living in England between ages 10-14, then moving to
player in the field to record sub-70 rounds the final three TOUR win. Was just the fifth different international player to Greensboro, NC, for his last two years of high school when
days (68-67-69) to storm back to his second top-10 finish win at Muirfield Village Golf Club...Shot a 59 during a casual his father was transferred. Was the 1996 state 4-A medalist
of the season…The 2006 Memorial Tournament champion round with friends on June 21 at Treyburn CC in Durham, for Grimsley High School. Now lives in Raleigh where he
posted a T10 at Muirfield Village Golf Club, his second top- NC. Had 11 birdies and an eagle on the par-72 course... attended college.
10 in Dublin, OH…Two weeks later finished T9 for his first Recorded his first top-10 in 10 career major championship
top-10 in the U.S. Open (four starts) and just his second top- starts with a T8 at the British Open. 2005: Closed the season
10 in a major. Closed with 3-under 68 at Torrey Pines, his on a high note, making his last eight cuts, including a win and
Player STATISTICS
first career sub-par round in the U.S. Open out of 12 rounds a runner-up finish in his last two starts. As a result, earned
played…At the Wyndham Championship in August, shot a 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the 2005 Fall Finish presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers Scoring Average............................................70.13 (18)
tournament and course-record 9-under-par 61 in the second title and its $500,000 bonus...Notched his first TOUR vic-
round and established a new 72-hole tournament mark Driving Distance............................................286.9 (97)
tory at the Chrysler Championship in Palm Harbor. Won by Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.33% (147)
(21-under 259) at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro en one stroke over Chad Campbell at the Westin Innisbrook
route to a two-stroke win over Scott McCarron. The 61 at Greens in Regulation Pct..............................62.93% (124)
Resort-Copperhead Course. Became just the third Swedish Putting Average............................................1.765 (33)
the refurbished Donald Ross-designed course included two player to win on TOUR, joining Jesper Parnevik and Gabriel
bogeys. He attended Grimsley High School, which is about Hjertstedt. 2004: Won more than $1 million for the first time
seven miles from Sedgefield, after moving to Greensboro MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
in his career and posted a personal-best seven top-10s... 2008 Low Round/Round: 61–Wyndham Championship/2
at age 15. He also played collegeiately at North Carolina T3 finish at the MCI Heritage...Ended the season with five
State and lives in Raleigh, NC, where he commuted to Career Low Round/Round: 61–2 times, most recent 2008
top-10s in his last six starts. 2003: Was just shy of earning $1 Wyndham Championship/2
and from the tournament. He also serves on the board million in his rookie season and finished in the top 75 on the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,035,000–2006 the
of the Wyndham Championship. The win in Greensboro, money list...Lone top-10 occurred in fifth career TOUR start Memorial Tournament/1
his third on the PGA TOUR, was the second time he has (second as a TOUR member), second behind Tiger Woods at Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 U.S. Bank
won a final, regular-season event on TOUR (2005 Chrysler Buick Invitational. Birdied final hole on Sunday to move into Championship in Milwaukee/23
Championship)…Competed in all four events in the PGA solo second. 2002: Finished T21 at the PGA TOUR Qualifying
Year 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Masters T27 T52
2002 3 2 $21,728
U.S. Open CUT CUT T17 T6
2003 26 15 1 1 6 977,076/74
British Open T43 T57 T8 T45
2004 28 22 1 7 11 1,367,962/51
PGA CUT CUT 54 CUT T47
2005 34 20 1 1 3 9 1,993,851/31
THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T8 T28 T51
2006 28 20 1 6 12 2,647,982/18
TOUR Championship 18 21
2007 31 25 6 13 93,572/38 2,040,938/34
Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 T33
2008 29 25 1 5 14 107,394/21 2,512,538/21
Bridgestone Invitational T27 T30
Total 179 129 3 2 1 28 65 11,562,074
CA Championship T54 T17 T35

Player, Gary
Gary Player
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1974) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Breeding thorough-
EXEMPT STATUS: Life Member bred race horses, farming, physical fitness,
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Gary Player The Player Foundation benefiting children’s

HEIGHT: 5-7 education, Black Knight International, including Gary
WEIGHT: 150 Player Real Estate, Gary Player Design, Gary Player Golf
BIRTHDATE: November 1, 1935 Academy and Gary Player Stud Farm
BIRTHPLACE: Johannesburg, South Africa TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1953
RESIDENCE: Palm Beach, FL JOINED TOUR: 1957
FAMILY: Wife, Vivienne Verwey; Jennifer, Marc,
Wayne, Michele, Theresa and Amanda; 20 grandchildren
Year Played Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Rank Rank 1985 1 1 1 1 30,000 44
1957 9 9 1 1 6 3,683/54 1986 17 3 4 2 13 17 291,190 5
1958 14 13 1 2 9 11 18,591/12 1987 20 3 2 3 16 20 333,439 6
1959 9 9 1 1 2 5 5,694/58 1988 20 5 2 3 16 18 435,914 2
1960 13 13 1 5 13 13,879/28 1989 18 2 1 1 11 17 514,116 4
1961 28 28 3 2 4 20 25 64,540/1
2
1990 22 1 4 2 13 20 507,268 9
1962 17 17 1 2 2 10 15 45,838/6 1991 20 1 1 2 9 17 337,253 18
1963 22 22 1 6 1 18 21 55,455/5 1992 21 2 3 9 16 346,798 23
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1964 17 17 2 1 2 9 14 61,450/7 1993 22 1 1 6 15 360,272 26

1965 12 12 1 2 7 10 69,964/5 1994 22 1 1 4 12 309,776 30
1966 10 10 2 4 7 26,391/39 1995 20 1 2 11 309,251 38
1967 14 14 1 2 8 12 55,821 1996 23 3 7 13 494,714 24
1968 15 15 1 1 12 14 48,828/30 1997 22 1 10 208,615 62
1969 16 16 1 3 3 10 13 122,884 1998 18 1 5 15 455,206 37
1970 17 15 1 1 2 8 12 99,267/12 1999 20 2 7 235,181 61
1971 14 14 2 2 1 8 8 119,355/5 2000 21 7 199,579 70
1972 15 15 2 1 8 13 118,041/7 2001 21 3 4 256,013 63
1973 9 9 1 3 7 47,752/59 2002 18 1 1 109,006 90
1974 14 13 3 5 10 105,986/19 2003 15 1 78,690 93
1975 15 14 2 4 8 73,943/27 2004 15 1 62,287 96
1976 16 15 1 4 10 53,669 2005 14 63,547 90
1977 17 17 2 8 12 112,485/21 2006 12 35,052 112
1978 17 17 3 7 10 177,336/9 2007 8 22,386 126
1979 8 7 2 3 6 74,482/53 2008 6 9,708 164
1980 11 10 1 3 4 45,471/78 Total 416 19 21 17 119 223 6,005,261
1981 15 9 3 22,483/123
1982 11 6 3 22,059/147 PGA TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
1983 11 9 2 20,567/147
1984 13 10 1 1 5 93,258/70 Year 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
1985 8 4 1 11,032/175 Masters T24 CUT T8 T6 1 T2 T5 T5 T2 T28 T6 T7
1986 1 U.S. Open 2 T15 T19 T9 T6 T8 T23 1 T15 T12 T16
1987 1 1 4,257/231 British Open 4 T24 7 1 7 CUT CUT T7 T8 CUT T4 T3 1
1988 2 PGA T39 1 T8 T13 T33 T3
1989 2
1990 1 1 1 11,000/225 Year 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81
1991 1 Masters T32 3 T6 T10 1 T30 T28 T19 1 T17 T6 T15
1992 1 U.S. Open T48 T44 T27 T15 12 T8 T43 T23 T10 T6 T2 CUT T26
1993 1 1 3,700/281 British Open T23 CUT T7 T6 T14 1 T32 T28 T22 T34 T19 CUT CUT
1994 1 PGA 2 T12 T4 1 T51 7 T33 T13 T31 T26 T23 T26 T49
1995 2 1 7,935/269 THE PLAYERS CUT T21 T9 T13 T28 CUT T8 CUT
1996 2
1997 2 Year 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94
1998 2 1 11,200/270 Masters T15 CUT T21 T36 CUT T35 CUT CUT T24 CUT CUT 60 CUT
1999 2 U.S. Open CUT T20 T43 CUT CUT
2000 2 British Open T42 CUT CUT CUT T35 T66 T61 CUT CUT T57 CUT CUT CUT
2001 2 PGA CUT T42 T2 CUT
2002 1 THE PLAYERS CUT 61
2003 1
2004 1 Year 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
2005 1 Masters CUT CUT CUT 46 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
2006 1 British Open T68 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
2007 1
2008 1 Champions TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
Total 439 384 24 33 22 177 281 1,834,482
nationwide Tour Year 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98
Senior PGA Championship 1 8 1 T8 1 T8 5 T16 T19 T60 T31 T20 T39
U.S. Senior Open 2 1 1 T9 T3 T8 T3 T17 T13 T19 T60 T21
2004 1
JELD-WEN Tradition 2 2 T15 T20 T17 T27 T17 T9 T51 T17
2005 1
Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T14 1 T3 3 T18 T43 T18 T33 T42 T49 T49
2006 1
2007 1
Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
Total 4
Senior PGA Championship T43 T46 T8 T45 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* Senior British Open T51 CUT T61 T65 76 CUT
U.S. Senior Open CUT 57 CUT T54 CUT CUT
JELD-WEN Tradition T50 T34 T19 T62 75 T64 T73 T76
NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup Captain (3), 2003, 2005, 2007. Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T29 T57 T56 T58 T74

Gary PLAYER
Gary Player (Continued)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (24): Gold Coast Classic. 1982 South African PGA Championship. claimed two other victories for first multi-win season...Was
1958 Kentucky Derby Open. 1959 British Open. 1961 Lucky 1983 Skins Game. 1984 Johnnie Walker. 1986 Nissan Skins the leading money winner on TOUR for the only time in his
International Open, Sunshine Open Invitational, Masters Game. 1988 Nissan Skins Game. 1991 Nissan Skins Game. career. 1959: Claimed his first major title with victory at the
Tournament. 1962 PGA Championship. 1963 San Diego 1994 Skills Challenge. 1995 Alfred Dunhill Challenge. 1997 British Open. 1958: Won first TOUR event of his career at
Open Invitational. 1964 Pensacola Open Invitational, 500 Daiichi Seimei Cup, Nelson Mandela Invitational, South the Kentucky Derby Open.
Festival Open Invitation. 1965 U.S. Open. 1968 British Open. African Open.
1969 Tournament of Champions. 1970 Greater Greensboro
PERSONAL:
Open. 1971 Greater Jacksonville Open, National Airlines
BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISH: Dubbed the “Black Knight,” “ Mr. Fitness” and the
T57—Bank of America Championship “International Ambassador of Golf”…A renowned golf
Open Invitational. 1972 Greater New Orleans Open, course architect with over 200 design projects located
PGA Championship. 1973 Southern Open. 1974 Masters 2008 SEASON: throughout the world. Designer of the course at the
Tournament, Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, British Played in his 51st Masters, setting a record for most TPC Jasna Polana near Princeton, NJ, and The Links at
Open. 1978 Masters Tournament, MONY Tournament of appearances at the Augusta National Golf Club. Shot 83-78 Fancourt in South Africa--the site of the 2003 Presidents
Section
Champions, Houston Open. and missed the cut…Bettered his age twice, first doing so Cup…Operates Black Knight International, which includes
when he carded a 2-under 70 in the opening round of The
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (19): ACE Group Classic on the Champions Tour. Also matched
Gary Player Group, Gary Player Design, Gary Player Golf
1985 Quadel Senior Classic. 1986 General Foods PGA Academy and Gary Player Enterprises - aspects of which
his age on two other occasions, the last time coming include licensing, publishing, videos, apparel, golf equip-
Seniors’ Championship, United Hospitals Senior Golf when he posted a 72 Saturday at the Bank of America
Championship, Denver Post Champions of Golf. 1987 ment and memorabilia…Gary Player Stud Farm has
Championship…Honored in mid-May with the 13th Francis received worldwide acclaim for breeding top horses…
Mazda SENIOR TOURNAMENT PLAYERS Championship, Ouimet Award for Lifelong Contributions to Golf.
2
U.S. Senior Open, PaineWebber World Seniors Invitational. Operates The Player Foundation, with its primary objective
1988 General Foods PGA Seniors’ Championship, Aetna CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: to promote education for underprivileged children. The
Foundation built the Blair Atholl Schools in Johannesburg,
Player Biographies
Challenge, Southwestern Bell Classic, U.S. Senior Open, 2007: Captained the International Team in The Presidents
GTE North Classic. 1989 GTE North Classic, The RJR Cup for the third consecutive playing. The Internationals South Africa, which has educational facilities for more than
Championship. 1990 PGA Seniors’ Championship. 1991 lost to the United States in Montreal...Bettered his age 500 students from kindergarten through the seventh grade
Royal Caribbean Classic. 1993 Bank One Classic. 1995 Bank on consecutive days at the MasterCard Championship at and also supports other educational projects throughout
One Classic. 1998 Northville Long Island Classic. Hualalai, shooting 69s in the first and second rounds... the world…Says his biggest thrill in golf is being the third
Matched his age with a 71 in the second round of both the player in history after Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan to win
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (110): Turtle Bay Championship and the Allianz Championship... all four Grand Slam events…Has traveled more miles than
1955 East Rand Open, Egyptian Matchplay. 1956 East Rand Again matched his age with a second-round 71 at The any athlete in history - more than 14 million and counting.
Open, South African Open, Ampol Tournament, Dunlop ACE Group Classic...Bettered his age for the third time in At one point in his career, traveled with his six children
Tournament at Sunningdale. 1957 Western Province Open, the season when he carded a 1-under 70 Saturday at The and more than 30 pieces of luggage that sometimes took
Australian PGA Championship, Coffs Harbour Tournament. Boeing Championship at Sandestin...Tied Arnold Palmer’s as many as three taxis to transport…Among his heroes are
1958 Australian Open, Natal Open, Ampol Tournament, record for most career appearances at the Masters when Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela and
Coffs Harbour Tournament. 1959 Transvaal Open, South he played in his 50th event at Augusta National in April. Mahatma Gandhi…Among his favorite golf courses are
African PGA Championship, Natal Open, Western Province Missed the cut after posting rounds of 83-77. 2006: Made The Links at Fancourt in his native South Africa, Cypress
Open, South African Masters, Victorian Open. 1960 Sprite his 49th Masters appearance, tied for second most with Point, Carnoustie and the TPC Jasna Polana…One of his
Tournament, Transvaal Open, South African Open, South Doug Ford behind Arnold Palmer (50). Also played in 11 superstitions or lucky charms is wearing black…Favorite
African PGA Championship, South African Masters, Natal Champions Tour events. The 70-year old bettered his age athletes are Michael Jordan and Pele…Web site is
Open, Western Province Open. 1961 Yomiuri Open, Ampol twice with 69s during the first rounds of the Senior British GaryPlayer.com.
Tournament. 1962 Australian Open, Transvaal Open, Natal Open and the Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach...
Open. 1963 Sponsored 5000, Liquid Air Tournament, Recipient of the Payne Stewart Award, given at THE TOUR
Richelieu Grand Prix [Cape Town], Richelieu Grand Prix Championship. 2005: Served as captain of the International
[Johannesburg], Australian Open, Transvaal Open, South Team at The Presidents Cup for the second time. Bettered Player STATISTICS
African Masters. 1964 South African Masters. 1965 his age for the second time in his career when he closed
Australian Open, Piccadilly World Match Play Championship, with a 68 at the Bank of America Championship near 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
South African Open, World Cup [indiv], World Cup [with Boston in June. 2003: Was Captain of International Team Scoring Average............................................78.66 (N/A)
Harold Henning], World Series of Golf, NTL Challenge Cup. in Presidents Cup in South Africa. Match ended in a tie. Driving Distance............................................214.0 (N/A)
1966 Piccadilly World Match Play Championship, Transvaal 2002: Had entered the open qualifier for the British Open, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................75.00% (N/A)
Open, South African Open, Natal Open. 1967 South African but was forced to withdraw due to a pulled rib muscle. Greens in Regulation Percentage.................30.56% (N/A)
Open, South African Masters. 1968 Piccadilly World Match Broke streak of competing in 46 consecutive British Opens. Putting Average............................................2.091 (N/A)
Play Championship, World Series of Golf, South African 1985: Joined the Champions Tour. 1978: Earned the third
Open. 1969 Australian Open, South African Open, South Masters title of his career when he began the final round
MISCELLANEOUS Champions TOUR STATISTICS
African PGA Championship, Australian Masters. 1970 2008 Low Round/Round: 78–Masters Tournament/2
seven strokes behind Hubert Green and shot 64, winning by Career Low Round/Round: 62–1976 Florida Citrus Open/3
Australian Open, Dunlop International. 1971 South Africa one after birdies on seven of the final 10 holes...Went on to
Masters, Piccadilly World Match Play Championship, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $62,500–1984 PGA
win the Houston Open and Tournament of Champions the Championship/T2
General Motors Open, Western Province Open. 1972 South next two weeks for three wins in as many starts. They were
African Masters I, South African Masters II, Western his last victories on TOUR. He has the distinction of winning
Province Open, Japan Airlines Open, South African Open, 2008 champions TOUR STATISTICS
at least one TOUR event in five decades. 1974: Captured Scoring Average (Actual)..............................74.65 (N/A)
Brazilian Open, World Series of Golf. 1973 General Motors both the second Masters title of his career and third British
Open, Piccadilly World Match Play Championship. 1974 Driving Distance............................................246.2 (N/A)
Open. Became the only player in the 20th century to win Driving Accuracy Percentage........................70.00% (N/A)
South African Masters, Rand International Open, General the British Open in three different decades...Inducted into
Motors International Classic, Ibergolf Tournament, La Greens in Regulation Percentage.................55.19% (N/A)
the World Golf Hall of Fame. 1972: Earned his second PGA Putting Average............................................1.852 (N/A)
Manga Tournament, Australian Open, Brazilian Open. 1975 Championship title. 1968: Second British Open title came
Lancome Trophy, South African Open, General Motors at Carnoustie, Scotland, with a two-stroke victory over
Classic. 1976 General Motors Open, South African Masters MISCELLANEOUS Champions TOUR STATISTICS
Jack Nicklaus and Bob Charles. 1965: Won his only U.S. 2008 Low Round: 70–2008 The ACE Group Classic/2.
I, South African Masters II, South African Open. 1977 South Open. Joins Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Career Low Round: 63–1993 GTE West Classic/1
African Open, ICL International, World Cup [indiv]. 1979 Tiger Woods as winners of all four majors. He completed Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $202,500–1989 The
South African Open, South African PGA Championship, the Grand Slam at age 29. 1962: Won the first of two PGA RJR Championship/1
Kronenbrau Championship, Sun City. 1980 Chile Open, Championships. 1961: Won his first of three Masters...Also
Trophy Felix Houphonet-Boigny. 1981 South African Open.

Poulter, Ian
Ian Poulter
EXEMPT STATUS: 65th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Katie; Aimee-Leigh (2/1/02), Luke James
FULL NAME: Ian James Poulter (5/22/04)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-1 EDUCATION: Barclay School

WEIGHT: 189 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars, all ball sports
BIRTHPLACE: Stevenage, England JOINED TOUR: 2005
RESIDENCE: Buckinghamshire, England; Orlando, FL
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: June, added a T9 at the Barclays Classic...The next week of the Year Award thanks to a first in the Italian Open in
2—2008 British Open, T2—2006 World Golf Championships- finished T12 at the U.S. Open...Recorded his first top-10 in October, ultimately finishing 31st on the Volvo Order of
American Express Championship. a major championship with a T9 at the PGA Championship... Merit. 1999: Played the European Challenge Tour with a win
Won the Banco Madrid Valle Romano Open de Madrid at the Open de Cote d’Ivoire.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (7): Golf Masters on the European Tour by five strokes in
2000 Italian Open [Eur]. 2001 Moroccan Open [Eur]. 2002 September...Finished T2 at the World Golf Championships- PERSONAL:
Italian Open [Eur]. 2003 Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open American Express Championship in London, his first top-10 Took up the game at age 4 when his father, Terry, a single-
[Eur], Nordic Open [Eur]. 2004 Volvo Masters Andalucia at the event...Finished T9 at the Volvo Masters, the last digit handicapper, gave him a cut-down 3-wood...Older
2
[Eur]. 2006 Open de Madrid Masters [Eur]. European Tour event of the season. Finished ninth on brother Danny is also a professional...Noted for his colorful
the European Tour Order of Merit. 2005: Did not win on hairstyles and clothing, most notably the 2004 majors where
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European Tour for the first season since joining the tour in he wore trousers that featured pink (Masters Tournament),
1999 Open de Cote d’Ivoire. 2000...Played in a career-high 20 TOUR events with two top- Union Jack (British Open) and United States stars and
stripes (PGA Championship) designs. Has developed his own
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 10s...Playing in his third event of the season, posted a T8 at
clothing line, which is available at his Web site, ianpoulter.
2—British Open. the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic...Semifinalist at the World
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship co.uk. His design company designed the uniforms for the
2008 SEASON: where he fell to eventual champion David Toms 3 and 2. Great Britain and Ireland team in the 2008 Curtis Cup.
Season highlight was a runner-up effort at the British Open, Defeated Jim Furyk, Stuart Appleby, Rory Sabbatini and
four strokes behind champion Padraig Harrington. It rep-
resented his best performance in 23 major championship
Nick O’Hern before losing to Toms. Lost in 20 holes to Player STATISTICS
Retief Goosen in consolation match to finish fourth and earn
appearances…Posted the best individual Ryder Cup record $450,000. 2004: Joined the TOUR as a Special Temporary 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
in Europe’s loss at Valhalla, finishing 4-1-0. Only loss came Member the week of August 4…At the European Tour’s Scoring Average............................................70.27 (34)
in Friday Foursomes. season-ending Volvo Masters, defeated Sergio Garcia in a Driving Distance............................................283.6 (135)
playoff and finished ninth in European Tour’s Volvo Order Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.77% (146)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Greens in Regulation Percentage.................59.75% (190)
2007: Had career-best number of top-10s (5) and top-25s (8) of Merit...In first TOUR start, finished T5 at the World
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, Putting Average............................................1.789 (96)
as he earned more than $1 million for a second consecutive
season...Best finish of the year came in April at the EDS losing to Stephen Leaney, 1-up, in the fourth round. In
first three rounds, defeated Chris Riley, Duffy Waldorf and MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Byron Nelson Championship, finishing T3...Fourth top-10 2008 Low Round/Round: 68–3 times, most recent World
came in August at The Barclays, a T9, his second top-10 John Huston...Member of victorious European Ryder Cup
squad and posted a 1-1 record in Ryder Cup debut. 2003: Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational/2
finish in two starts at Westchester Country Club. Moved Career Low Round/Round: 63–2005 Bob Hope Chrysler
up 14 spots in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup Victorious twice in Europe at the Celtic Manor Resort Wales
Open and the Nordic Open, and finished career-best fifth Classic/4
standings from 73rd to 59th...Ended season with a T10 at Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $899,325–2008 British
the BMW Championship, his fifth top-10 of the season. in Volvo Order of Merit. 2002: Captured the 59th Italian
Open Telecom Italia. 2001: Capped successful sophomore Open Championship/2
2006: Recorded four top-10s in 15 starts, made 13 cuts and Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 LG SKINS
earned more than $1.5 million...Finished T7 at the Zurich campaign with victory at the Moroccan Open. 2000: His
GAME/20
Classic of New Orleans for first top-10 in eighth start...In first year culminated in winning the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie
2000 1 1 $10,970 Masters T31 T33 T13 T25
2001 2 1 1 U.S. Open CUT T57 T12 T36 W/D
2002 1 1 16,223 British Open T64 T50 T46 T25 T11 CUT T27 2
2003 4 4 30,859 PGA CUT T61 T37 T47 T9 T23 T31
2004 9 6 1 2 176,318 THE PLAYERS T33 CUT T27 T28 T21
2005 20 10 2 4 946,890/86 Accenture Match Play Championship T5 4 T33 T9 T17
2006 15 13 1 4 7 1,553,906/51 Bridgestone Invitational T13 T33 T33 T13 T30 T16
2007 18 14 1 5 8 92,275/57 1,431,390/64 CA Championship CNL T44 T18 T2 T16 T57
2008 15 12 1 1 7 95,310/112 1,488,214/65
Total 85 62 2 1 13 29 5,654,772 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (2), 2004, 2008.
european Tour
2008 15 12 1 2 6 $1,445,653

Brett QUIGLEY
Brett Quigley
EXEMPT STATUS: 120th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Amy; Lillian, Lucinda
FULL NAME: Brett Quigley EDUCATION: University of South Carolina (1991)
HEIGHT: 5-11 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Surfing, reading, cars, motor-
WEIGHT: 160 cycles
BIRTHPLACE: Fort Devens, MA Q SCHOOL: 2002
RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL; plays out of Turtle Creek, Nationwide Tour Graduate (1996)
Jupiter, FL
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: tripped on some stairs at home the Tuesday of tournament events, made 10 cuts, including a T5 at the B.C. Open. 1999:
week. Finished three shots behind champion Ben Curtis... Kept status on the PGA TOUR for the next year by finishing
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T2—2001 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic, 2004 U.S.
Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Finished T9 at the World Golf Championships-American 150th on the money list. 1998: Recorded a T4 at the United
Express Championship in London, his first start in a World Airlines Hawaiian Open. 1997: Played in 34 events making 21
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): Golf Championships event. 2005: Finished in the top 100 for cuts...Best finish T12 at the Greater Vancouver Open. 1996:
1996 Philadelphia Classic. 2001 Arkansas Classic. the fourth time in five years. Made cuts in 10 of first 11 starts Earned his first career title at the Philadelphia Classic on
but finished with missed cuts in seven of final eight events… the Nationwide Tour, setting the Philmont CC course record
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Best finishes were T5s at the Sony Open in Hawaii (one back with a 6-under-par 64 in the opening round...Had eight top-
2
T6—THE PLAYERS Championship; T10—the Memorial after 54 holes) and the Cialis Western Open in July. 2004: 10s, including T2 at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic and
Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. Cracked the top 100 on the money list for the third time in the Boise Open. Amateur: Winner of the 1987 U. S. Junior
Player Biographies
2008 SEASON: four years...Posted only top-10 of season, a T2 at the U.S. Amateur...Named Academic All-American in 1990 and 1991
Entered the season needing to earn $67,769 in seven Bank Championship in Milwaukee, his first top-10 on TOUR at University of South Carolina.
starts to receive Major Medical Extension status for since a fourth at the same event in 2003. 2003: Finished
2008. Finished T12 at The Honda Classic and collected in the top 125 for only the second time in TOUR career... PERSONAL:
Opened the season making six consecutive cuts. Resident Caddied for his uncle, Dana Quigley, now a member of the
$115,500, thus earning Major Medical Extension status Champions Tour, when Dana fired a 61 at the 1982 Greater
for the remainder of the year. Went on to finish No. 72 in of nearby Jupiter earned first top-10 in fifth start with T8
at The Honda Classic that included four rounds in the 60s. Hartford Open...His dad, Paul, is one of New England’s top
FedExCup standings and No. 120 in earnings, with 15 made amateur golfers.
cuts in 25 starts…Finished T6 at THE PLAYERS thanks in Finish was second straight top-10 at Honda event...Shared
part to a final-round 71, where he was one of only eight the first-round lead at the U.S. Open with Tom Watson at
players to break par on Sunday…Only other top-10 finish 5-under 65, finished T28...Two weeks after getting married, Player STATISTICS
came at the Memorial Tournament, finishing T10 despite added second top-10 with a fourth-place finish at the Greater
a second-round 78. Milwaukee Open, his best TOUR finish since a T4 at the 2002 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Honda Classic. $168,000 payday in Milwaukee secured his Scoring Average............................................70.90 (97)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: card for the 2004 season. 2002: Only top-10 of the season, Driving Distance............................................287.5 (94)
2007: Coming off career year in 2006, was limited to 25 T4 at The Honda Classic. Was one stroke out of the lead with Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.76% (122)
events, undergoing season-ending arthroscopic right knee two holes to play but bogeyed the last two holes...Shared the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.53% (112)
surgery on Sept. 7 to repair a medial meniscal tear after first-round lead at Canon Greater Hartford Open. After open- Putting Average............................................1.788 (93)
missing the cut at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Granted ing with season-best 64, finished T20. 2001: Posted six top-
Major Medical Extension for the 2008 season...Played in first MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
10s, including a runner-up finish at the Greater Greensboro
Masters Tournament, finishing 51st...Lone top-10 was a T10 2008 Low Round/Round: 67–8 times, most recent Frys.
Chrysler Classic. Won the Arkansas Classic on Nationwide com Open/2
at the Wachovia Championship. 2006: Career year in 10th Tour event early in the season and finished 56th on the PGA
full season on TOUR, setting personal bests for earnings Career Low Round/Round: 62–2001 B.C. Open/2
TOUR money list...The next week committed to the Greater Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $333,500–
($2,617,419) and top-10s (10). Also played in first TOUR Greensboro Chrysler Classic, shot 15-under-par and finished
Championship. The 10 top-10s were tied for fourth-most 2006 Barclays Classic/T3
second to Scott Hoch...Month later earned second TOUR Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Through
on TOUR. Best finish was a solo third at the 84 LUMBER top-10 at MasterCard Colonial with a T5. 2000: Split time
Classic, playing with a left-shoulder injury suffered when he Week Ending: Nov. 20, 2006/56
on the Nationwide Tour and PGA TOUR…In 21 PGA TOUR
1991 2 1 $1,990/298 Masters 51
1992 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT T28 CUT CUT T60
1997 34 21 4 172,023/128 British Open CUT CUT
1998 29 16 2 5 224,076/127 PGA CUT T37 CUT CUT T62
1999 22 12 2 3 209,318/152 THE PLAYERS CUT T42 T24 CUT CUT T6
2002 32 16 1 5 404,422/140 CA Championship T9 T50
2003 27 19 2 7 786,294/82
2004 31 20 1 1 5 836,380/97
2005 31 18 2 9 998,155/80
2006 33 22 2 10 15 2,617,419/20
2007 25 16 1 5 87,000/116 717,411/130
2008 25 15 2 7 97,800/72 878,216/120
Total 334 199 2 2 30 77 9,049,674
nationwide Tour
1992 15 7 1 $7,518/119
1994 1
1995 4 2 1 1 9,540/124
1996 28 17 1 2 8 10 123,763/5
1998 2
1999 1 1 1 2,500/181
2000 8 4 1 1 2 2 56,766/79
2001 4 4 1 2 2 101,776/47
Total 63 35 2 3 1 13 17 301,864

quinney, Jeff
Jeff Quinney
EXEMPT STATUS: 38th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Arizona State University (2001, Finance)
FULL NAME: Jeffrey Michael Quinney SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, poker
Player biographies

BIRTHDATE: November 17, 1978
BIRTHPLACE: Eugene, OR
FAMILY: Single
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: four of 16 previous career starts on TOUR, with a career-
2—2008 Northern Trust Open. 2007: Won more than $1.5 million and recorded five top-10 best T29 at the 2002 INTERNATIONAL...Finished No. 2 on
finishes...Got off to a quick start during his rookie season the Canadian Tour Order of Merit. Registered wins at the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): on TOUR, contending on Sunday at the Bob Hope Chrysler Scottsdale Swing at McCormick Ranch and the Bay Mills
2004 Oregon Classic. Classic, Buick Invitational and FBR Open. Posted first career Open. Amateur: United States Walker Cup and Palmer Cup
top-10 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, a T4 on the strength team member in 2001...Winner of the 2000 U.S. Amateur.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): Holed a 30-foot birdie putt to defeat James Driscoll, 1-up,
2002 Scottsdale Swing at McCormick Ranch [Can], Bay of an ace on the par-3 17th hole at Classic Club in the final
round. One week later, posted a front-nine 31 on the South in 39 holes at Baltusrol in Springfield, NJ. Defeated Matt
2
Mills Open [Can]. Weibring and Lucas Glover in his first two matches that
Course on Sunday at the Buick Invitational to jump into
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: contention. Finished T7, five strokes behind champion Tiger week...Member of the 2000 U.S. World Amateur team...
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2—Northern Trust Open; 3—THE PLAYERS Championship; Woods. Held the outright lead after 36 and 54 holes at the Finished T11 at the 1998 NCAA Championship.
T7—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. FBR Open, near his home at Grayhawk GC. Second-round PERSONAL:
63 gave him a three-stroke lead at the halfway point. Led
2008 SEASON: by two strokes after three rounds. A pair of bogeys on the
Named MVP of his high school basketball team in Eugene,
Came close to surpassing $2 million in season earnings for OR…Youngest of four boys in his family, all of whom played
final two holes on the final day dropped him to third place, Division I sports (Rob played golf at Oregon, Mark played
the first time in his career, but fell just $629 short. Made two shots behind champion and neighbor Aaron Baddeley....
the cut in 16 of 28 starts, with three top-10 finishes and a tennis at BYU and D.J. was a quarterback at Oregon). His
Collected his fourth straight top-10 with his T9 finish at dad, Bob, played college basketball at BYU from 1963-65,
No. 38 ranking on the money list…Claimed his best career the Nissan Open, thanks for closing rounds of 67-69...In
finish with a solo second to Phil Mickelson at the Northern once scoring 35 points in a game against Michigan State…
first career start at THE PLAYERS Championship, posted Cites winning the U.S. Amateur, as well as playing in major
Trust Open. Made an ace at the par-3 sixth hole Saturday third-round 8-under-par 64 en route to a T6 finish, best
to temporarily claim the lead. Played in the final group with championships with Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh, as his
among first-time participants...A T12 at the AT&T National biggest thrills in golf.
Mickelson in the final round and led with nine holes to play was his best finish the rest of the way but he did close the
before three consecutive bogeys led to Mickelson’s win. season by making the cut in five of his final six starts. 2006:
Four of his eight career top-10s have come in California… Played the Nationwide Tour and earned his 2007 TOUR Player STATISTICS
Finished solo third at THE PLAYERS. Joined Paul Goydos card by finishing sixth on the money list. Eight top-10s and
as the only players in the field to card three of their four 16 top-25s were career-highs...Flirted with winning the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
rounds under par. Birdied the par-5 16th to tie Goydos and entire season, evidenced by two runner-up (Scholarship Scoring Average............................................70.79 (82)
eventual champion Sergio Garcia for the lead on Sunday, America Showdown and Mark Christopher Charity Classic) Driving Distance............................................272.5 (193)
but fell one shot shy of their playoff when he couldn’t get and two third-place finishes (Livermore Valley Wine Country Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.98% (119)
up and down from the back bunker on No. 18…Followed Championship and Cox Classic). 2005: Finished No. 90 on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.81% (172)
a top-10 finish at the 2007 PLAYERS Championship with Nationwide Tour money list with one top-10, a T3 at the Putting Average............................................1.750 (11)
a T36 in his rookie year at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Xerox Classic. 2004: Finished No. 46 on the Nationwide
Colonial. Bettered that in 2008 by following up a top-10 at Tour, breaking through for his first victory at the Oregon MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the PLAYERS with a T7 at Colonial Country Club thanks to 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Frys.com Open/3
Classic. Victory came in front of family and friends as he Career Low Round/Round: 63–2007 FBR Open/2
three rounds in the 60s. graduated from South Eugene High before moving on to Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $669,600–
star at Arizona State. Shot a course-record, 9-under-par 2008 Northern Trust Open/2
63 in the final round at Shadow Hills CC near Eugene to Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Travelers
overcome a five-stroke deficit. 2002: Had made the cut in Championship/48
2000A 1 Masters CUT
2001A 1 U.S. Open CUT T29
2001 6 1 $11,400 British Open CUT CUT
2002 5 2 40,310 PGA CUT CUT
2003 2 1 14,550 THE PLAYERS T6 3
2005 1
2007 29 18 1 5 9 92,532/51 1,612,056/57 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Amateur Team Championship, 2000; Walker Cup, 2001.
2008 28 16 1 1 3 6 97,000/88 1,999,371/38
Total 73 38 1 2 8 15 3,677,687
nationwide Tour
2001 1 1 1 $5,868/200
2002 8 6 1 1 24,126/129
2003 8 3 1 1 28,910/117
2004 22 10 1 3 3 127,290/46
2005 24 10 1 1 2 52,981/90
2006 27 21 2 2 8 16 317,802/6
Total 90 51 1 2 3 14 24 556,976

Chez REAVIE
Chez Reavie
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 Tournament winner RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of Whisper Rock
(through 2010) GC
FULL NAME: William Chesney Reavie FAMILY: Single
HEIGHT: 5-9 EDUCATION: Arizona State University
WEIGHT: 160 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars
BIRTHPLACE: Wichita, KS Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: U.S. Public Links Championship, which earned an invitation
to the 2002 Masters (missed cut). Other amateur titles on
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2008 RBC Canadian Open. 2007: Made the cut in 15 of 27 starts on the Nationwide
Tour, including 10 top-25s and four top-10s. Finished No. his resume include victories at the Mesa City Amateur, Las
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 18 on the money list, with $224,532...Followed a T9 finish Vegas Legacy Junior Championship and the World Junior
2007 Knoxville Open Presented by Food City. at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship with Golf Cup U.S. Finals.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: a then-career-best T3 showing at the inaugural South PERSONAL:
1—RBC Canadian Open; T5—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Georgia Classic...Third top-10 finish of the year came at the Chez is short for Chesney, his middle name.
BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs (T10)...Posted rounds of
2
2008 SEASON: 68-70-65-68 to finish at 17-under 271 at the Knoxville Open,
Rookie won for the first time on the PGA TOUR. One of 12 topping Kyle McCarthy by three strokes for his first career Player STATISTICS
Player Biographies
first-time winners on TOUR and four rookie winners during Nationwide Tour win. Collected $85,500 with the win to
the season…Capped off the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic move to No. 5 on the money list. Wouldn’t fall outside of 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
with a 7-under 65, equaling tournament winner D.J. Trahan the top 20 the rest of the way despite failing to crack the Scoring Average............................................70.96 (103)
for low round of the day. Finished T5, the first top-10 of his top 10 again. 2006: Made the cut in 17 of 22 starts during Driving Distance............................................281.8 (152)
career…In July, became the first player since Jerry Pate his rookie season on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with a T6 at Driving Accuracy Percentage........................72.56% (9)
in 1976 to win the RBC Canadian Open in his first start the Peek’n Peak Classic his only top-10 finish...Finished the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.61% (54)
there. Finished at 17-under and led wire to wire, beating season No. 63 on the money list, with $93,713, just missing Putting Average............................................1.793 (112)
Billy Mayfair by three strokes. In addition to jumping 100 out as the top 62 players advanced to the season-ending
spots on the FedExCup points list to 29th, he received Nationwide Tour Championship...Made the cut in his first MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
invitations to compete in the following week’s World Golf 15 starts to extend his career total to 18-for-18 before miss- 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Justin
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, as well as the ing his first cut at the Utah EnergySolutions Championship... Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
PGA Championship in August. Had three career starts on Nationwide Tour prior to 2006, Career Low Round/Round: 64–3 times, most recent 2008
with a T9 at the Gila River Golf Classic his best showing. Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
Has had six career starts on the PGA TOUR, with a career- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $900,000–2008 RBC
best T62 coming at the 2004 U.S. Open. Has also played on Canadian Open/1
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
the Gateway Tour. Amateur: Earned All-American honors
Texas Open/174
three times for Arizona State University. Winner of the 2001
2002A 1 Masters CUT
2003A 1 U.S. Open CUT T62
2004A 1 1 PGA T60
2004 1 1 $7,840 Bridgestone Invitational T52
2005 1
2006 1
2008 30 21 1 2 2 100,806/57 1,444,102/71
Total 36 23 1 2 2 1,451,942
nationwide Tour
2005 3 3 1 1 $16,549/160
2006 22 17 1 9 93,713/63
2007 27 15 1 1 4 10 224,532/18
Total 52 35 1 1 6 20 334,793

Roberts, Loren
Loren Roberts
EXEMPT STATUS: Top 50 on PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Kimberly; Alexandria, Addison
Money List EDUCATION: Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Loren Lloyd Roberts SPECIAL INTERESTS: His home, clubmaking, junior golf
WEIGHT: 215 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1980, 1982, 1983, 1986, 1987
BIRTHPLACE: San Luis Obispo, CA
RESIDENCE: Germantown, TN
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): 2008 SEASON: 2008 PLAYERS Championship on the PGA TOUR...Claimed
1994 Nestle Invitational. 1995 Nestle Invitational. 1996 Did not make a PGA TOUR start for the first time since 1980, his sixth career Champions Tour victory at The Boeing
MCI Classic, Greater Milwaukee Open. 1997 CVS Charity but will take a Top-50 on the PGA TOUR Career Money List Championship at Sandestin in June. Rallied from three
Classic. 1999 GTE Byron Nelson Classic. 2000 Greater exemption for 2009…Was sixth on the final Champions strokes back with a final-round 65, eventually defeating
Milwaukee Open. 2002 Valero Texas Open. Tour money list and eighth in defense of his Charles Schwab Eduardo Romero by three shots...Led the Champions Tour
Cup title…Among his 13 top-10 finishes on the Champions in putting (1.712) and led all players in Birdies (4.37). 2006:
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (8): Tour was a victory at the Commerce Bank Championship, Spent most of the season on the Champions Tour, but
2005 JELD-WEN Tradition. 2006 MasterCard Championship a one-stroke triumph over Nick Price and Lonnie Nielsen, played in four TOUR events, making three cuts...Finished
2
at Hualalai, Turtle Bay Championship, The ACE Group the event’s defending champion. Went wire to wire for his second to Jay Haas in the race for the money title and the
Classic, Senior British Open Championship. 2007 The eighth career Champions Tour title, matching his PGA TOUR Charles Schwab Cup race. Fell 20 points short, the closest
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Boeing Championship at Sandestin, Constellation Energy victory total. race in the six-year history of that competition. Earned a
Senior Players Championship. 2008 Commerce Bank career-best $2,365,395, with four wins, including the Senior
Championship. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: British Open, where he defeated Eduardo Romero in a play-
2007: Finished second to Jay Haas on the Champions off at Turnberry. Outside of a T57 at the Greater Kansas City
BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISHES: Tour money list, with more than $2 million in earnings Golf Classic in July, he never finished worse than T16 and
1—Commerce Bank Championship; 2—Regions Charity ($2,170,627), but claimed the prestigious Charles Schwab he led all players with 18 top-10s in 21 starts...Served as
Classic, Bank of America Championship, AT&T Champions Cup title after losing it on the final hole in the final event an Assistant Captain to Tom Lehman for the U.S. Ryder Cup
Classic; 4—Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Turtle Bay of 2006 to Haas...Played in three PGA TOUR events, making team...Finished T9 at the U.S. Senior Open where he fired a
Championship; 5—FedEx Kinko’s Classic, The Principal the cut in his hometown of Memphis (T63) at the Stanford third-round, 8-under 62, a new U.S. Senior Open and tourna-
Charity Classic; T6—The ACE Group Classic, Administaff St. Jude Championship...Captured the Constellation Energy ment course record...Began the year on the PGA TOUR at
Small Business Classic; 7—MasterCard Championship at Senior Players Championship in October near Baltimore. the Sony Open in Hawaii where he finished T18, his best
Hualalai, JELD-WEN Tradition; T9—3M Championship Six-stroke victory earned an exemption into the field for the effort of the season....Finished T27 at the Verizon Heritage
1981 21 8 2 $8,935/177 Masters CUT T5 T24 T23 CUT
1982 2 U.S. Open T34 CUT CUT T49 T11 T2 W/D T40 T13
1983 24 8 7,724/189 British Open T24 CUT T18 CUT
1984 26 14 3 7 67,515/88 PGA CUT T34 T5 T27 T28 T9 T58 CUT T49
1985 32 22 1 3 5 92,761/83 THE PLAYERS CUT T40 CUT T14 T46 T27 T21 CUT T14 T34 T33 3
1986 33 20 2 5 53,655/133 TOUR Championship T14 T8 11 W/D T8
1987 31 13 4 57,489/138
1988 29 19 3 13 136,890/89 Year 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
1989 30 28 5 11 275,882/46 Masters CUT T3 T37 T33
1990 30 26 1 7 14 478,522/24 U.S. Open T18 T8 T52 T42
1991 29 23 4 12 281,174/58 British Open T29 T7 T13 T28 CUT
1992 28 23 1 1 3 12 338,673/43 PGA T65 CUT T58 CUT T43 T7 T17 CUT
1993 28 19 1 4 9 316,506/53 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT T49 71 T66 CUT CUT
1994 22 19 1 3 1 10 13 1,015,671/6 TOUR Championship T21 27 30
1995 23 19 1 1 1 5 10 678,335/27 Accenture Match Play Championship T9 T33 T33 T17 T33
1996 24 19 2 3 11 725,231/27 Bridgestone Invitational 14 T29 T28
1997 24 17 1 1 1 9 14 1,089,140/15 CA Championship T40 T16
1998 22 18 3 10 467,285/60
1999 26 20 1 7 10 1,258,745/30 champions TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
2000 24 21 1 2 9 15 1,932,280/18
2001 25 17 2 6 584,072/86 Year 05 06 07 08
2002 25 21 1 2 5 11 1,919,047/28 Senior PGA Championship 5 T12 T49
2003 24 21 1 3 10 1,297,739/52 Senior British Open 5 1 T4
2004 22 19 1 2 12 998,677/78 U.S. Senior Open T2 T8 3 T12
2005 18 11 1 2 6 874,330/93 JELD-WEN Tradition 1 T14 T4 T7
2006 4 3 1 134,572/208 Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T3 1 T21
2007 3 1 53/243 12,660/249
Total 629 449 8 10 10 94 223 15,103,510 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2) 1994, 2000; Ryder Cup, 1995, Captain’s Assistant,
2006.
Year Events Played 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank
2005 6 1 1 1 5 6 $959,882 16
2006 21 4 2 2 18 20 2,365,395 2
2007 23 2 3 3 14 21 2,170,627 2
2008 25 1 3 13 22 1,674,939 6
Total 75 8 9 6 50 69 7,170,842

Loren ROBERTS
Loren Roberts (Continued)
at Hilton Head, SC, in April and T29 at the Barclays Milwaukee Open, shares it at GTE Byron Nelson Classic
Classic in June. 2005: Turned 50 in June and played in six and held the 72-hole record for the CVS Charity Classic, Player STATISTICS
Champions Tour events but remained exempt on PGA TOUR which is no longer part of the TOUR schedule. In addition
on the strength of a T2 finish at the final full-field event of to 1996 playoff victory over Jerry Kelly, finished second MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the season, the Southern Farm Bureau Classic...First top-10 at Brown Deer in 1994 and 1997...Recorded top 10s at Career Low Round/Round: 62–4 times, most recent 2003
was T4 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, aided by five three of the majors--Masters (T3), U.S. Open (T8) and Valero Texas Open/4
rounds in the 60s...Nearly won his ninth PGA TOUR title British Open (T7)...Member of his second President’s Cup Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $630,000–2002 Valero
at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic in Mississippi before Team (1994, 2000) with 2-1-0 record good for a two-year Texas Open/1
finishing T2, two behind Heath Slocum. They were tied total of 4-2-1. 1999: Third-round 62 matching career low Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Honda
entering the par-4 17th, where Roberts drove into a hazard produced 54-hole lead at GTE Byron Nelson Classic and Classic/11
and made bogey and Slocum made birdie...Joined the a tournament-record 16-under-par 194. Finished tied with
2008 champions TOUR STATISTICS
Champions Tour in July and had an immediate impact. Was Steve Pate with tournament record 18-under-par 262. Won Scoring Average (Actual)..............................69.69 (3)
16th on the final money list ($959,882) in just six starts. playoff with par on first extra hole. Father, who spent 1998
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Won his first Champions Tour title when he defeated Dana looking after his Alzheimer’s disease-stricken wife, was in Driving Accuracy Percentage........................73.82% (20)
Quigley in a two-hole playoff at the JELD-WEN Tradition in attendance for first time in nearly a year. He joined his son Greens in Regulation Percentage.................72.58% (9)
his third start. 2004: Best finish came in October, a T3 at the when Byron Nelson presented championship trophy. 1997: Putting Average............................................1.746 (6)
Southern Farm Bureau Classic. 2003: While playing consis- Earned fifth title in four years at CVS Charity Classic...
tent golf (14 of 17 cuts made), did not post a top-10 until Finished T2 at Greater Milwaukee Open after Scott Hoch MISCELLANEOUS champions TOUR STATISTICS
18th event, a T7 at the PGA at Oak Hill, where he finished sank winning chip-in eagle on 72nd hole. 1996: Won twice, 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–7 times, most recent 2008
2
eight strokes back of champion Shaun Micheel...Defending at MCI Classic and Greater Milwaukee Open...At MCI 3M Championship/2.
champion at the Valero Texas Open closed with 62 to fin- Classic, 63 on Saturday captured third-round lead, and 265 Career Low Round: 61–2006 MasterCard Championship
Player Biographies
ish T2. The 62 tied his career low, which he had shot three total broke Hale Irwin’s tournament record by one stroke... at Hualalai/3
times previously. 2002: Picked up victory and finished in the Birdied two of final three holes to break tournament record Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $390,000–
top 30 on the money list for the third time in the last four for the first time with a 265 at Greater Milwaukee Open, 2007 Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship/1
years...Captured Valero Texas Open for eighth career TOUR forcing playoff with Jerry Kelly. Birdie on first extra hole
win and first since 2000 Greater Milwaukee Open. At 47 earned GMO victory. 1995: First two PGA TOUR victories
years, three months and five days, became oldest player came at 1994 and 1995 Nestle Invitationals, making him PERSONAL:
to win TOUR event since 48-year-old Tom Watson won the only player to successfully defend a title at Bay Hill Nicknamed “Boss of the Moss” for his putting ability.
the 1998 MasterCard Colonial...Six of eight TOUR victories Invitational until Tiger Woods joined him in 2001 and Nickname coined by fellow TOUR member David Ogrin
occurred since turning age 40. 2001: His 86th-place finish 2002. Became first player to win same event for first two in 1985…Cary Middlecoff said of him in the mid-1980s:
on the money list was the worst since finishing No. 89 in TOUR victories since Calvin Peete (1979 and 1982 Greater “We’ve got a kid back home (in Tennessee) who is just a
1988. 2000: Had most lucrative season on TOUR thanks to Milwaukee Opens)...Member of Ryder Cup Team. 1994: beautiful putter. He’ll just break your heart on the greens,
a victory and nine top-10s...Has been successful at Brown Won The Nestle Invitational with closing 67 to defeat he’s so pure. If he ever gets to believing in himself, he could
Deer Park GC in Greater Milwaukee Open. Won for second Fuzzy Zoeller, Vijay Singh and Nick Price by one stroke... really be something to watch”…Member of Tennessee
time there in five years, shooting tournament-record 260, Had three top-10s in majors: T5 Masters, T2 U.S Open and Hall of Fame (inducted 1995), Cal Poly Athletic Hall of Fame
breaking Carlos Franco’s previous record by four strokes. T9 PGA Championship...Tied with Ernie Els after 18-hole (1998) and Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame (2006).
In four of his eight victories, set tournament records. Owns playoff at U.S. Open, lost on 20th hole.
the tournament record at the MCI Classic and the Greater

Rollins, John
John Rollins
EXEMPT STATUS: 103rd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Virginia Commonwealth University (1997,
FULL NAME: John Rollins Mass Communications)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Playing guitar, billiards, wine

BIRTHDATE: June 25, 1975 Q SCHOOL: 1999
BIRTHPLACE: Richmond, VA Nationwide Tour Graduate (2001)
RESIDENCE: Colleyville, TX
FAMILY: Wife, Heather; Isabella Armain (7/16/03),
Georgia Faith (12/3/07)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): his second career TOUR title with a one-stroke victory at place finish on 2001 Nationwide Tour money list ensured
2002 Bell Canadian Open. 2006 B.C. Open presented by the B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort. Rolled return trip to PGA TOUR...Made just four cuts in first 12
Turning Stone Resort. in a 6-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to finish one shot Nationwide Tour starts but game clicked in July and fin-
ahead of Bob May. The final-round 64 was one off his ished by making 13 consecutive cuts, the most by any player
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): career-low round. Collected $540,000 for his win...Finished during the season...Defeated Rod Pampling with birdie-3 on
2001 Hershey Open. tied for second on TOUR in Total Eagles with 16 behind first extra hole at Hershey Open for first career win. 2000:
the 19 by J.B. Holmes. 2005: Finished No. 99 on money First TOUR top-10 was a T9 at the Greater Milwaukee Open
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: list with one top-10, a T2 at the B.C. Open. It was his best thanks to a final-round 8-under 63. 1999: Earned first TOUR
2
T2—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open; T9—Buick Open. finish since losing in a playoff to Jonathan Kaye at the 2003 card by virtue of his T16 finish at the TOUR Qualifying
2008 SEASON: Buick Classic. 2004: Had a rough start, making three of 14 Tournament. Amateur: Virginia state amateur champion in
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Finished in the top 125 (No. 103) on the money list for the cuts, but made 14 of 15 to end the season, including both 1996 and 1997. Honorable mention All-America selection at
seventh consecutive season, surpassing $10 million in of his top-10s...Made his first appearance in the World Golf Virginia Commonwealth.
career earnings in the process…Finished T9 at the Buick Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Took
Open thanks to a final-round 65 which tied for the low Tiger Woods 18 holes before falling, 1-up, to the eventual PERSONAL:
tournament winner...Recorded an ace in the final round of Plays the guitar.
round of the day. Finish marked the first of two top-10s
of the season…Carded his second top-10 of the year a the John Deere Classic on No. 7 with a 7-iron from 169
month later with a T2 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, his yards. 2003: Made more than $1 million for the second Player STATISTICS
best finish since taking solo second at the 2007 Bob Hope straight season thanks to five top-10s, including his first
Chrysler Classic. career runner-up finish...Lost to Jonathan Kaye on the first 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
extra hole of a playoff at the Buick Classic. Birdied last hole Scoring Average............................................71.06 (113)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: to get to 13-under and hold clubhouse lead, while Kaye was Driving Distance............................................288.9 (80)
2007: Despite not winning, had his best year in earnings, standing on 18th tee. Played 29 holes on Sunday due to rain- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.94% (38)
recorded two runner-up finishes and finished 26th in the shortened Saturday. 2002: Made most of second chance on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.48% (136)
FedExCup standings...Lost in a sudden-death playoff to TOUR, earning his first victory and just shy of $2 million... Putting Average............................................1.804 (153)
Charley Hoffman at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, as Moved up from 408th on Official World Golf Ranking list to
Hoffman posted a birdie on the first extra hole...Finished T67 through THE TOUR Championship...Six top-10s were MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
runner-up for the second time in three weeks, falling one five more than he had during his rookie season in 2000 and 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Buick
stroke behind Aaron Baddeley at the FBR Open, thanks to a his 120 rounds were the most on TOUR...Won Bell Canadian Open/2
closing 8-under 63. 2006: Won for the first time in almost Open with birdie on first extra hole of three-man playoff Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 2007
four years and finished in the top 100 on the PGA TOUR with Neal Lancaster and Justin Leonard. Shot final-round FBR Open/4
money list for the fourth time in six seasons on TOUR... 65 and reached playoff when Lancaster double-bogeyed the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2002 Bell
Opened season making eight straight cuts, including three 18th hole. Came from seven strokes behind on final day, Canadian Open/1
of his four top-10s on the season...Made first cut in his tied with Len Mattiace (FedEx St. Jude Classic) and Spike Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Zurich
fourth career start at the TPC Sawgrass and went on to McRoy (B.C. Open) for best comeback of season...Qualified Classic of New Orleans/40
record his a T8 at THE PLAYERS Championship...Collected for first TOUR Championship and finished T13. 2001: Sixth-
1998 1 Masters 47 CUT T20 CUT
2000 27 8 1 2 $169,570/171 U.S. Open T53 T48 CUT CUT T42 T48
2002 34 27 1 6 15 1,956,565/25 British Open 70 CUT T70
2003 27 17 1 5 8 1,612,314/39 PGA CUT CUT T40 CUT CUT
2004 29 18 2 7 737,957/109 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT T8 T58 CUT
2005 30 18 1 1 8 852,147/99 TOUR Championship T13 25
2008 28 18 1 2 6 96,750/96 1,016,032/103 CA Championship T43 T28 T20
Total 233 147 2 5 25 66 10,332,303
nationwide tour
1997 2
1998 1
1999 20 6 1 1 4 $28,736/82
2000 3
2001 25 17 1 2 6 14 242,841/6
Total 51 23 1 3 7 18 271,577

Andres ROMERO
Andres Romero
(through 2010) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer, mountain biking
FULL NAME: Andres Fabian Romero TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998
WEIGHT: 165
BIRTHPLACE: Tucuman, Argentina
RESIDENCE: Yerba Buena, Argentina
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): four times (2008: T8, Masters; T7, PGA; 2007: 3rd, British 2005: Qualified for the European Tour by finishing 14th on
Open; 2006: T8, British Open)… Qualified for THE TOUR the European Tour’s Challenge Tour rankings. 2004: Played
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2008 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Championship for the first time, where he finished T27. the Golden Bear Tour in Florida.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (6): Finished 28th in the FedExCup standings.
2003 Cable and Wireless Masters Panama, Abierto de PERSONAL:
Medellin [Arg]. 2005 Roberto De Vicenzo Classic [Arg], CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: No relation to his famous countryman, Champions Tour
Morson International Pro-Am Challenge [EurChall]. 2006 2007: Joined the PGA TOUR for 2008 based on finishing in player Eduardo…Took up golf at age 8 after being bedrid-
Masters Tournament Personal Cup [Arg]. 2007 The Deutsche the top 125 in non-member earnings...Used a hot summer to den and on a strict diet with a kidney disease. Started cad-
2
Bank Players’ Championship of Europe [Eur]. make a name for himself, beginning at the British Open at dying at The Jockey Club outside Buenos Aires, Argentina
Carnoustie where he finished third. Led by two strokes after before playing. Turned pro at age 16…Coached by his
Player Biographies
a birdie at the 16th hole on Sunday, but made double bogey uncle, Miguel Romero…Nickname is Pigu…Was forced
1—Zurich Classic of New Orleans; T7—PGA Championship; at the 17th and bogey at the 18th to finish one stroke out of to give up his favorite hobby, monocycling, when he turned
T8—Masters Tournament. the Sergio Garcia-Padraig Harrington playoff. Bettered his professional because it was deemed too dangerous.
previous best finish at the British Open, a T8 in his debut in
2008 SEASON: 2006...Won his first European Tour title the following week
Voted PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Collected his first vic- with a three-stroke victory at The Deutsche Bank Players’
Player STATISTICS
tory in his 12th start, at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Championship of Europe. The victory earned a spot in his
and placed in the top-10 in two major championships... 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first World Golf Championships event, the Bridgestone Scoring Average............................................70.82 (89)
Carded rounds of 73-69-65-68–275 to claim a one-shot Invitational, and the PGA Championship. Moved from 114th
victory over Peter Lonard. Threatening weather on Saturday Driving Distance............................................299.1 (20)
in the Official World Golf Ranking to 29th over those two Driving Accuracy Percentage........................52.83% (192)
forced players to finish their third rounds on Sunday morn- weeks...Finished T6 in the Bridgestone Invitational and
ing and in turn keep the same pairings for the final round. Greens in Regulation Percentage.................58.79% (194)
missed the cut in the PGA...Also finished T5 in the HSBC Putting Average............................................1.777 (49)
Romero finished his round and had to wait roughly two and World Match Play Championship in the European Tour in
a half hours to see if he was the champion as Lonard was in October...Teamed with Ricardo Gonzalez at the Omega
the final pairing. Spent that time on his computer while sit- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Mission Hills World Cup in China. 2006: Recorded four 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent PGA
ting in the players’ dining room. Joined Roberto De Vicenzo, top-10s, including a share of second place behind Johan
Jose Coceres and Angel Cabrera as the only Argentines to Championship/3
Edfors at The Barclays Scottish Open, on the European Career Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent 2008
win on the PGA TOUR. Became the fourth straight first-time Tour...Finished T8 in the British Open in his first major
winner at the Zurich Classic…In first Masters appearance, PGA Championship/3
championship start...Finished in 35th position on the Order Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,116,000–2008 Zurich
logged T8 finish. Finished seven strokes behind champion of Merit before capping the year with victory at the Masters Classic of New Orleans/1
Trevor Immelman…Finished T7 at the PGA Championship Tournament Personal Cup in his homeland...Teamed with Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Shell
thanks to weekend rounds of 65-72. Has played in eight Angel Cabrera to finish T5 in the Barbados World Cup. Houston Open/21
career major championships and finished in the top-10
2006 2 1 1 1 $177,225 Masters T8
2007 3 2 1 2 2 596,414 U.S. Open T36
2008 20 15 1 3 4 105,378/28 2,064,612/36 British Open T8 3 T32
Total 25 18 1 1 6 7 2,838,251 PGA CUT CUT T7
THE PLAYERS CUT
nationwide tour TOUR Championship T27
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank Accenture Match Play Championship T17
2004 1 Bridgestone Invitational T6 T63
2005 1 1 1 $4,305/234 CA Championship T30
Total 2 1 1 4,305
european tour
NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup (2), 2006, 2007.
2008 11 10 3 5 $1,028,993

Rose, Justin
Justin Rose
EXEMPT STATUS: 99th on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: Tennis, football, cars, property
FULL NAME: Justin Rose design, movies
Player biographies

BIRTHPLACE: Johannesburg, South Africa
RESIDENCE: London, England
FAMILY: Wife, Kate
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: three-way playoff...Finished T5 at the Masters Tournament, Delivered the huge potential which first became apparent
T2—2006 Valero Texas Open, 2007 World Golf tying his career-best finish in a major championship. Shared in the 1998 British Open by capturing the dunhill champi-
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, 2008 the Memorial the first-round lead at 69 with Brett Wetterich...Missed onship on the European Tour at the start of the season...
Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley. the better part of two months after the Masters due to a Went on to win the Nashua Masters title in South Africa
back injury...One of five players to record top-10s at first and the Crowns Tournament in Japan, then claimed the
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (5): two majors of 2007, notching a T10 at the U.S. Open at Victor Chandler British Masters after a battle with friend Ian
2002 dunhill championship [Eur], Chunichi Crowns [Jpn], Oakmont CC...Runner-up to Tiger Woods at the World Poulter. 2001: Begun the season with successive second-
Nashau Masters [SAf], Victor Chandler British Masters Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational thanks to a place finishes in South Africa, the country of his birth, to
2
[Eur]. 2006 Australian Masters [Aus]. final-round, 2-under 68, his second career runner-up finish ensure his playing rights for this season. 2000: Finished
on TOUR...Four rounds in the 60s resulted in a T5 at the ninth at European Tour qualifying tournament to retain play-
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BMW Championship...Finished T11 in first career TOUR ing privileges for next season after coming within five spots
T2—the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Championship start. 2006: Posted a T2 at the Valero Texas of retaining his card. 1999: Finished fourth at European Tour
Stanley; T9—PGA Championship. Open after sharing the first-round lead with a 6-under 64... qualifying tournament to earn first card. Amateur: Pitched
2008 SEASON: Set the Palm Course record with a 12-under-par 60 in the in at the last hole to tie for fourth in the 1998 British Open
Surpassed $1 million in earnings for the fifth consecutive first round of the FUNAI Classic, breaking the record of at Royal Birkdale. Won Silver Medal as leading amateur.
season after making the cut in 10 of 15 starts. Finished 61 held by Mark Lye (1984) and Carl Pettersson (2005). Turned professional the next day...At age 17, was the
No. 99 in earnings for fifth consecutive season inside the Missed a 14-foot birdie try on 18 to shoot 59...Won first youngest Walker Cup player ever at 1997 event.
top 100…In fourth career Masters start, shared first-round European Tour title in four years with a two-stroke win in
lead with Trevor Immelman after a 4-under-par 68. Leader the Australian Masters in late November. 2005: Season PERSONAL:
highlighted by a pair of third-place finishes...First was a solo Moved to England from South Africa at age 5, when he
or co-leader after 18 holes at the Masters for the third time started to play seriously at Hartley Wintney GC near his
(2004, 2007, 2008). Finished T36…First top-10 was a T2 third at the Buick Championship, where he held the 36- and
54-hole leads. Opened with bogey-free rounds of 65-63 to Hampshire home. First swung a club in back garden at 11
finish at the Memorial Tournament. In four career starts at months when dad, Ken, handed him a plastic club. Broke
Muirfield Village Golf Club he has two top-5s (2004-4th)… take a four-shot lead over Ben Curtis and Kevin Sutherland.
Led Curtis by one entering final round after a third-round 70 for the first time at age 11. Handicap of plus-1 at age
Finished T9 at the PGA Championship, his first top-10 in a 14...Father Ken passed away in September 2002, and he is
major since finishing T10 at the 2007 U.S. Open…Made 70, but was overtaken by Brad Faxon (61) and Tjaart van der
Walt (64) on Sunday, falling one shot short of a playoff after remembered via the Ken Rose Foundation (kenrosefounda-
first Ryder Cup appearance at Valhalla where he recorded tion.com)...Web site is justinrose.com.
a 3-1-0 record (one of only three winning records on the posting a 1-under-par 69...Second was a T3 at the FUNAI
European team), including a 3-and-2 Singles victory over Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Recorded four rounds
Phil Mickelson. in the 60s, including an 8-under 64 in the third round. 2004: Player STATISTICS
Fared well in his first season as an official TOUR member,
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: making 18 of 22 cuts, including four top-10s and earning 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Played in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup more than $1 million...Making second Masters appearance, Scoring Average............................................70.04 (T18)
events en route to finishing 16th on the points list. Set per- grabbed first- and second-round leads. Shot a 9-over-par Driving Distance............................................286.4 (T103)
sonal bests in earnings ($2,705,875) and top-10 finishes (7) 81 in the third round and finished T22...Shot an 8-under Driving Accuracy Percentage........................64.06% (90)
after making 15 of 16 cuts on the season. Finished in the 63 in the final round of the Bell Canadian Open, where he Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.85% (170)
top 12 at all four major championships...Finished first on the finished T4...Recorded hole-in-one in first round of Chrysler Putting Average............................................1.826 (186)
European Tour’s Order of Merit. Won the Volvo Masters in Classic of Greensboro, acing the par-3 17th hole with a
a playoff in early November to capture the Order of Merit. 3-iron from 232 yards. 2003: As a non-member, made more MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Moved to seventh in the World Ranking with the victory... money than the 125th spot on the TOUR money list to earn 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Travelers Championship/1
Early in the PGA TOUR season, had another near-miss at his initial TOUR card...Playing in his first U.S. Open, finished Career Low Round/Round: 60–2006 FUNAI Classic at
the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, where he held or shared the T5 and shared honors with Fredrik Jacobson for best finish Walt Disney World Resort/1
lead after the second, third and fourth rounds. Entered the by a first-time participant...Solo third in 16th professional Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $635,000–2007 World
final round tied with Lucas Glover at 20-under par. Posted TOUR start at the inaugural Deutsche Bank Championship. Golf Championships–Bridgestone Invitational/T2
76 in the wind-blown final round to finish third, missing First-round 8-under-par 63 set the TPC Boston course record Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Stanford St.
a birdie putt on the 90th hole that would have forced a Jude Championship/6
that was broken one day later by Adam Scott’s 62. 2002:
1998A 1 1 1 1 Masters T39 T22 T5 T36
1999 1 U.S. Open T5 CUT T10 CUT
2001 1 1 $30,756 British Open T4 CUT T30 T22 CUT T12 T70
2002 4 4 1 3 94,816 PGA T23 CUT CUT T41 T12 T9
2003 11 9 1 2 3 599,874 THE PLAYERS T39 T58 CUT CUT CUT
2004 22 18 4 10 1,236,764/62 TOUR Championship T11
2005 28 22 2 3 11 1,365,191/55 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T5 T33
2006 28 21 1 5 11 1,629,288/47 Bridgestone Invitational 5 T33 T2 T27
2007 16 15 1 1 7 11 98,434/16 2,705,875/19 CA Championship T46 T28 T15
2008 15 10 1 2 6 94,710/114 1,047,854/99
Total 127 101 3 4 25 56 8,710,418
NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2008; World Cup (2), 2002, 2003.
european tour
2008 14 11 2 3 $596,067

Rory SABBATINI
Rory Sabbatini (SAB-ih-TEE-knee)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Amy; Harley Aiden (8/28/03), Tylie Jo
(through 2009) (8/3/05)
FULL NAME: Rory Mario Trevor Sabbatini EDUCATION: University of Arizona
HEIGHT: 5-10 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Playing video games, spending
WEIGHT: 165 time with family
BIRTHPLACE: Durban, South Africa Q SCHOOL: 1998
RESIDENCE: Southlake, TX
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup with a T9 at THE TOUR the youngest player to win on the PGA TOUR since 21-year-
Championship, his 10th top-10 of the season...In Presidents old Tiger Woods won the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. The
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2000 Air Canada Championship. 2003 FBR Capital Open. 2006
Nissan Open. 2007 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Cup debut, had an 0-3-1 record. 2006: Picked up his third victory made him the tournament’s fourth first-time winner
career win at the Nissan Open. Held second- and third- in its five-year history. Trailed Grant Waite by three strokes
OTHER VICTORIES (1): round leads, including a four-stroke advantage heading into after 54 holes. Holed a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 17 to go a
2003 World Golf Championships-World Cup [with Trevor Sunday’s final round. Tied with three others at 12-under stroke ahead of playing partner Mark Calcavecchia. Added
Immelman]. after bogeying the 15th hole, took the lead for good when 30-foot birdie putt on final hole for victory...Had one-stroke
he birdied the par-3 16th hole and Fred Couples and Craig lead through 72 holes at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Closed
2
Barlow bogeyed the hole. Finished one stroke ahead of with 68 to finish one stroke behind Jesper Parnevik. 1999:
2—Sony Open in Hawaii; T3—Buick Invitational; Adam Scott. Moved to No. 1 on the PGA TOUR money list Had a successful rookie campaign on PGA TOUR...Held
T8—Valero Texas Open.
Player Biographies
for the first time in his career with more than $2 million in 36-hole lead on his 23rd birthday at BellSouth Classic, and
2008 SEASON: earnings through six starts. 2005: Posted four rounds in the finished T3 worth $145,000...Earned second third-place
After two consecutive seasons of making THE TOUR 60s to finish T6 at the Bank of America Colonial, nine shots finish of season at B.C. Open. 1998: Earned his first PGA
Championship, leveled off a bit with three top-10 finishes behind two-time champion Kenny Perry. Finish was second TOUR membership by finishing 41st at PGA TOUR Qualifying
in 23 starts…Shot 66 in first and third rounds of the Sony top-10 in six starts at Colonial CC...Past champion posted Tournament...Won Southern Arizona Open. Amateur: Won
Open in Hawaii to finish runner-up to champion K.J. Choi. third career top-10 in four starts at Booz Allen Classic. 1993 International Junior Masters...Three-time All-America
Finished T2 at the 2006 Sony Open in Hawaii…A final- Finished sixth, five shots behind Sergio Garcia. 2004: Earned and 1996 individual runner-up in the NCAA Tournament at
round 67, tied for low round of the day, pushed him to a T3 more $2 million for the first time in a season and ranked Arizona...Inducted into University of Arizona Sports Hall of
at the Buick Invitational two weeks later…Finished T8 at 16th on the final season money list. Personal-best seven Fame in 2004.
the Valero Texas Open in the Fall Series. top-10s, including two runner-up finishes...Part of a three-
man playoff with Sergio Garcia and Padraig Harrington at PERSONAL:
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the Buick Classic. Garcia won with a birdie on the third Raised in South Africa, began playing at age 4...Travels
2007: Earned his fourth career win and had his best show- extra hole...In second career World Golf Championships- throughout the season in a tour bus with his family...
ing in a major. One of two first-time participants on the NEC Invitational start, posted T2 finish, four strokes behind Donates money to many charities that support injured sol-
International Presidents Cup Team. Solid play during the champion Stewart Cink...Qualified for his first TOUR diers and their families...Enjoys watching all sports and
year pushed him comfortably inside the top-15 on the Championship and finished T10...Once again teamed with spends most off time at lake boating and fishing...Recently
FedExCup standings, where he finished fourth and earned a Trevor Immelman at the World Golf Championships-World set up the HARTS HOPE Foundation that allows his family
$1.5 million bonus...Posted one of just three rounds in the Cup in Seville, Spain, in defense of their 2003 title. They to give back to community.
60s at the Masters to finish T2, his first top-10 in a major finished T4. 2003: Recorded his second career win, at the
championship...Rolled in a 15-foot birdie putt on the first FBR Capital Open in June. Held second- and third-round
playoff hole at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial leads. Only player in field to post four rounds in the 60s and Player STATISTICS
to beat Jim Furyk and Bernhard Langer for his fourth TOUR second player in 2003 to win a Monday finish. Saturday’s
title and his first in a playoff. After beginning the final third round was washed out and players were forced to play 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
round tied at 11-under, Sabbatini, Furyk and Langer closed 18 holes on Sunday and Monday to finish the tournament... Scoring Average............................................70.63 (68)
with 3-under 67s to finish at 14-under. After Furyk missed Teamed with countryman Trevor Immelman to win the Driving Distance............................................292.0 (58)
a 34-foot birdie try on the 18th hole, the first playoff hole, World Golf Championships-World Cup at Kiawah Island, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.99% (118)
Sabbatini sank his putt. Langer then missed an 8-footer for SC, by four strokes over England’s Justin Rose and Paul Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.08% (65)
birdie...Held a one-stroke lead over Tiger Woods through Casey. 2002: More than half of season’s earnings and three Putting Average............................................1.792 (107)
54 holes at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone of his four top-10s came during four-week stretch (Phoenix
Invitational. Finished T4, eight strokes back of Woods...Only Open to Nissan Open), which included a T2 at the Nissan MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
player to post top-10s in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the Open, one stroke behind winner Len Mattiace. 2001: Began 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Valero Texas Open/3
FedExCup events. Held the first-round lead at The Barclays season with 69-69-65 to take two-stroke lead at Mercedes Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2007
after an 8-under 63. With third-place finish, moved to third Championships. Closing 72 left him one stroke behind win- Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial/3
in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup standings...In ner Jim Furyk. Missed three-foot putt on 72nd hole denied Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–
his first career start at the Deutsche Bank Championship, playoff opportunity...Earned T2 finish, one stroke behind 2007 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial/1
finished T6...T10 finish at the BMW Championship moved Bob Estes in the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas. 2000: With Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Arnold
him to fourth in the FedExCup standings...Closed the PGA win at Air Canada Championship, the 24-year old became Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard/8
1999 27 13 2 2 5 $381,322/108 Masters CUT CUT CUT T36 T2 CUT
2000 26 16 1 1 3 7 1,262,535/36 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T71 CUT T51 T58
2001 23 13 2 3 3 1,038,590/52 British Open T54 T53 T66 CUT T26 CUT CUT
2002 23 13 1 4 6 936,664/68 PGA 77 CUT CUT 68 CUT T74 CUT CUT T39
2003 27 20 1 5 6 1,604,701/41 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT T42 CUT CUT T44 T27
2004 26 19 2 2 7 13 2,500,397/16 TOUR Championship T10 T22 T9
2007 23 18 1 2 3 10 13 105,193/4 4,550,040/6 CA Championship T21 T41 T35 T70
2008 23 17 1 1 3 6 100,177/69 1,559,277/56
Total 248 163 4 11 8 45 75 17,616,264
NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2007; World Golf Championships-World Cup (3),
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* 2002, 2003, 2004.

scott, Adam
Adam Scott
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2004 THE PLAYERS FAMILY: Single
Championship (through 2010) EDUCATION: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Adam Scott SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, biographies, surfing

BIRTHPLACE: Adelaide, Australia
RESIDENCE: Crans sur Sierre, Switzerland
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (6): withdraw because of a broken right pinky finger that he heading into final round. Was his fourth consecutive top-
2003 Deutsche Bank Championship. 2004 THE PLAYERS injured when it was slammed in a car door...Couldn’t play four finish on TOUR...Posted his first top-10, a T8, in his
Championship, Booz Allen Classic. 2006 THE TOUR in the Australian Open in December after suffering a knee seventh British Open start. Has made the cut four times and
Championship presented by Coca-Cola. 2007 Shell Houston injury while surfing. his previous best finish was a T34 in 2005...Posted back-to-
Open. 2008 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. back top-10s in majors for the first time in his career with
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: his T3 at the PGA Championship. It was his best finish at the
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (8): 2007: Competed in all four PGA TOUR Playoffs for the PGA, topping a T9 in 2000, and it was his fourth career top-
2001 Alfred Dunhill PGA Championship [SAf]. 2002 Qatar FedExCup events and finished 12th on the season-long 10 in a major...Following week, finished T10 at the World
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Masters [Eur], Gleneagles Scottish PGA Championship points list. Won his fifth career PGA TOUR title at the Shell Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. Held first-
[Eur]. 2003 Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters [Eur]. Houston Open and earned a spot on his third Presidents Cup round lead after a 63, matching Stewart Cink’s record for
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2005 Singapore Open [Asia], Johnnie Walker Classic [Eur]. Team...Runner-up to Vijay Singh at the Mercedes-Benz low first round at the tournament in 2004...Posted four
2006 Singapore Open [Asia]. 2008 Commercialbank Qatar Championship, his third top-10 in three career starts at The rounds in the 60s at the World Golf Championships-
Masters [Eur]. Plantation Course...Earned fifth career official TOUR victory American Express Championship, finishing T2, his best fin-
at the Shell Houston Open, defeating Stuart Appleby and ish in a World Golf Championships event...Finished the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 54-hole leader Bubba Watson by three strokes with rounds season with a victory at THE TOUR Championship. Posted
1—EDS Byron Nelson Championship; T8—Wachovia of 69-71-65-66--271. Clinging to a one-stroke lead over rounds of 69-67-67-66—269 to defeat runner-up Jim Furyk
Championship; T9—World Golf Championships-CA Appleby on the 72nd tee, hit tee shot into water hazard but by three strokes. First Aussie and youngest player to win
Championship. made an up-and-down par on the 488-yard par 4, holing a THE TOUR Championship since Tiger Woods in 1999
48-foot putt to clinch the win as Appleby found a hazard and
2008 SEASON: made double bogey on the hole. Became the sixth Australian
(Champions Golf Club) at age 23 years, 10 months and one
Won on the PGA TOUR and European Tour despite setbacks day. Third-youngest winner of THE TOUR Championship,
to win the Shell Houston Open...Second-round 62 at the behind Woods and David Duval (1997, 25 years, 11 months
from injury and illness...Fired a final-round, 11-under-par Memorial Tournament propelled him into the 36-hole lead.
61, which broke the course record and set a new personal and 24 days)...On the Asian Tour, successfully defended
Final-round birdies at 15 and 16 brought him into contention Singapore Open over rain-shortened 54 holes, defeating
low, to win the Commercialbank Qatar Masters in late before bogeys at 17 and 18 left him T5, three shots behind
January on the European Tour. Became the tournament’s Ernie Els in a playoff. 2005: Earned unofficial victory at the
champion K.J. Choi...Was 1-3-1 in his third Presidents Cup, Nissan Open, captured fourth career European Tour victory
only two-time winner as he beat Henrik Stenson by three bringing his career record to 7-6-2. 2006: Punctuated season
strokes at Doha Golf Club...First top-10 of the season on and was one of the International Team stars at The
of near-misses with a victory at THE TOUR Championship, Presidents Cup…Captured unofficial victory at rain-short-
the PGA TOUR was a T9 at the World Golf Championships- finishing the season No. 3 on the money list and No. 4 in the
CA Championship. Was among the leaders all week but a ened Nissan Open, where he posted rounds of 67-66 to tie
Official World Golf Ranking. Also notched a career-best 10 Chad Campbell for the 36-hole lead at 9-under-par. Unable
closing 72 dropped him to T9 at Doral Resort...In defense top-10s and finished third in Scoring Average (68.95)...
of Shell Houston Open title, posted a course-record 63 in to complete the third and final rounds, Scott and Campbell
Followed unofficial win at the 2005 Nissan Open with a played off on Monday morning with Scott prevailing on the
the opening round, but was forced to withdraw after the runner-up finish, one stroke behind winner Rory Sabbatini.
second round because of flu-like symptoms...After losing first playoff hole. Victory was worth $864,000 in official
Posted a final-round 7-under 64 at Riviera CC to sit at money...In defense of THE PLAYERS Championship, finished
a three-stroke lead he carried into the final round, sank a 12-under par in the clubhouse about one and one-half hours
9-foot birdie putt on No. 18 to force a playoff at 7-under T8, four shots behind winner Fred Funk, the sixth player to
before the final group. Waited for possible playoff but finish in the top-10 the year after winning THE PLAYERS...In
par, then made a 48-footer playing it again on the third Sabbatini made birdie on the par-3 16th hole to take the
playoff hole to beat Ryan Moore in the EDS Byron Nelson title defense of Booz Allen Classic at Congressional, fin-
tournament...Finished third at the Wachovia Championship ished T2, two shots behind Sergio Garcia, after posting four
Championship. In shooting 68-67-67-71--273 to capture thanks to closing rounds of 66-71, for his second top-five
his sixth PGA TOUR victory, made four birdies in six tries rounds in the 60s. Within two shots of leader Garcia at the
finish...Shared the lead after each of the first three rounds 71st hole, flew sand wedge from 133 yards over green into
on the 429-yard, par-4 finishing hole at TPC Four Seasons at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, but a closing 1-over
Resort, the last of which he made after hitting his drive water hazard and made bogey...Captured the Singapore
71 dropped him to T3 in his first start at the event...Finished Open on the Asian Tour by seven strokes over Lee Westwood
into a fairway bunker. Moore barely missed a tying birdie T4 at the Memorial Tournament, his fourth top-five finish of
putt on the third playoff hole...Continued his solid play into in September...Posted a 3-1-1 record in second Presidents
the season...Posted his second runner-up finish of the sea- Cup. Undefeated (3-0-1) when paired with Retief Goosen in
the next week with a T8 at the Wachovia Championship son thanks to an eagle on the 72nd hole, one of two on the
after making the cut on the number. It represented his first four matches. 2004: Totaled two TOUR wins, including
day, which left him two strokes behind Vijay Singh at the a victory at THE PLAYERS Championship...Totaled seven
final top-10 finish of the season...Paired with Tiger Woods Barclays Classic. Opened with a 6-under 65 to hold a one-
(No. 1 in the world) and Phil Mickelson (No. 2) in first two top-10s in only 16 starts…At age 23 years, 8 months and 12
stroke lead through 18 holes. Trailed Billy Andrade by one days, became the youngest winner of THE PLAYERS, with
rounds of U.S. Open where he finished T26. Nearly had to
2000 6 1 $10,200 Masters T9 T23 CUT T33 T27 T27 T25
2001 6 4 1 93,026 U.S. Open CUT CUT CUT T28 T21 CUT T26
2002 10 7 2 4 339,157 British Open CUT T47 CUT CUT T42 T34 T8 T27 T16
2003 14 11 1 1 2 6 1,238,736/55 PGA CUT T23 T23 T9 T40 T3 T12 CUT
2004 16 12 2 1 1 7 8 3,724,984/7 THE PLAYERS CUT T17 1 T8 T53 T6 T54
2005 19 18 1 6 8 2,592,255/15 TOUR Championship T21 T7 1 T26
2006 19 17 1 3 3 10 14 4,978,858/3 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 3 T9 T5 T17 T33 T17
2007 19 17 1 1 6 10 100,684/12 3,413,185/11 Bridgestone Invitational T64 T55 T36 T10 T36 T56
2008 15 13 1 3 7 101,295/47 1,979,160/39 CA Championship CNL T39 T40 T36 T29 T2 T61 T9
Total 124 100 6 6 5 36 58 18,369,560
european tour NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (3), 2003, 2005, 2007; World Cup, 2002.
2008 11 10 1 2 7 $1,008,396

Adam SCOTT
Adam Scott (Continued)
rounds of 65-72-69-72—276, one shot ahead of runner-up a Special Temporary Member in late April...Claimed his
Padraig Harrington. Held the 18- and 54-hole leads and led fourth European Tour victory with a final-round 3-under-par Player STATISTICS
by as many as five strokes in the final round. At the 72nd 69 to win the Scandic Carlsberg Scandinavian Masters by
hole with a two-stroke lead over Harrington, pull-hooked two shots over Nick Dougherty...Representing the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
6-iron approach shot from 213 yards into water hazard, International Team, was the youngest player on either Scoring Average............................................70.06 (19)
forcing up-and-down recovery from 39 yards. Clinched title Presidents Cup squad. 2002: Earned second European Tour Driving Distance............................................302.1 (8)
with 10-foot bogey putt to earn $1.44 million...Won the victory at the Qatar Maters, with a 19-under-par 269... Driving Accuracy Percentage........................54.66% (185)
Booz Allen Classic in his first appearance at TPC Avenel. Earned Masters invitation based on being ranked in the top Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.72% (128)
Equaled the tournament record of 21-under 263 held by 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking at end of 2001. Putting Average............................................1.794 (116)
Billy Andrade and Jeff Sluman in 1991. First three official Finished T9 at Augusta National. Earnings of $151,200 put
TOUR victories came on TPC courses--Deutsche Bank season PGA TOUR winnings at $288,642, earning an invita- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Shell Houston Open/1
Championship (TPC Boston), THE PLAYERS (TPC Sawgrass) tion to join the PGA TOUR as a Special Temporary Member Career Low Round/Round: 62–4 times, most recent 2007
and Avenel…Earned second career top-10 in a major with for the remainder of the 2002 season...Also captured the
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the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley/2
his T9 at the PGA Championship, matching the T9 at the Qatar Masters on the European Tour for second victory of Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,440,000–2004 THE
2002 Masters. 2003: Earned first TOUR title in 34th career the season. 2001: Finished 13th in the Volvo Order of Merit PLAYERS Championship/1
TOUR start at age 23 years, 1 month and 16 days (youngest in first full season on European Tour...In 16 European Tour Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 AT&T
since Sergio Garcia won the 2002 Mercedes Championships events, compiled five top-10s, including three third-place National/3
at 21 years, 11 month and 27 days) at the inaugural finishes...Captured the Alfred Dunhill PGA Championship
Deutsche Bank Championship. Led Vijay Singh by two on the Southern Africa Tour...Also played in United States,
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strokes after 36 holes, thanks to a course record 9-under- Japan and Australia. 2000: Secured European Tour card for PERSONAL:
par 62. Maintained three-stroke lead over Jonathan Kaye 2001 in just eight starts as a professional, clinching his Golf hero is countryman Greg Norman, who along with
Player Biographies
through 54 holes, and brought home a four-stroke victory place with a T6 at the Linde German Masters in October. coach Butch Harmon, urged Scott to play several seasons
over runner-up Rocco Mediate...Lost to eventual champion Amateur: As a junior, captured both Australian and New on the European Tour.
Tiger Woods in 20 holes in the semifinals of the World Golf Zealand Junior titles, and fired a course-record 62 at Los
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Coyotes Country Club at the U.S. Junior Amateur...Spent
Finished third after defeating fellow Australian Peter one year playing collegiately at UNLV.
Lonard 1-up in the consolation match...Joined the TOUR as

senden, John
John Senden
EXEMPT STATUS: 86th on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: Spending time with family, bike
FULL NAME: John Gerard Senden riding, fishing
Player biographies

BIRTHDATE: April 1971
BIRTHPLACE: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
RESIDENCE: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
FAMILY: Wife, Jackie; Jacob
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): at the PGA Championship. Bogeyed the first three holes of in the top 125, and the Australian was one of them, thanks
2006 John Deere Classic. his final round before settling down with a 32 on the final to eight top-25s...Picked up first career top-10, a T9, in his
nine and a round of 71...Ended the year just behind Tiger 24th event, the Air Canada Championship in September.
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (4): Woods in second in greens in regulation percentage, at 2001: Earned TOUR card at first trip to finals of TOUR
1996 Indonesian PGA Championship. 1998 Interlaken Open 70.33%. 2006: Had a career year, with $1,650,674 in earn- Qualifying Tournament...Member of European Tour 1999-
[Eur Chall], Alliance Open [Eur Chall]. 2006 Australian Open ings on the strength of a victory and three top-10s...After 2001 and played at least a half-dozen events per year on
[Aus]. notching three straight top-10s in December in homeland PGA TOUR of Australasia since 1992. 1999: Highest finish
of Australia, began 2006 PGA TOUR season with T5 finish on European Tour Order of Merit came when he was 69th.
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic...Posted rounds of 64-69-64- 1998: Won twice on European Challenge Tour.
T2—PODS Championship; T6—Wyndham Championship; 68--265 to claim first TOUR victory in 139th career TOUR
PERSONAL:
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T8—Buick Invitational. start at the John Deere Classic. Entered final round with a
If he wasn’t playing golf would be “working on the sheep
2008 SEASON: three-stroke lead over Patrick Sheehan and Heath Slocum,
and cattle station owned by the in-laws.”
Recorded three top-10 finishes including a second for the and edged J.P. Hayes by one stroke to become the fifth
second consecutive year at the PODS Championship… Aussie to win on TOUR in 2006...Recorded a hole-in-one
Finished at 5-under-par 283 at the Buick Invitational, on the par-3 13th hole at Royal Liverpool GC during third
placing T8…Posted a 4-under 67 in the final round of the round of the British Open, finished T35. 2005: Finished in the
top 100 on the money list for the first time in his four-year
Player STATISTICS
PODS Championship to finish T2 and two strokes behind
Sean O’Hair. It was the second runner-up finish of his career...Birdied four of his last five holes on Sunday at the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
career, with both coming at Innisbrook. In 2006, recorded a Bob Hope Chrysler Classic to finish T6, topping his previous Scoring Average............................................70.42 (51)
5-under 66 on the final day to finish one stroke behind Mark career best, a T9 at the 2004 Bank of America Colonial and Driving Distance............................................288.8 (81)
Calcavecchia…Posted 3-under-par 67s in three of the four 2002 Air Canada Championship. 2004: Secured his card by Driving Accuracy Percentage........................68.20% (35)
rounds at the Wyndham Championship in August to finish finishing in the top 125 for the third straight season since Greens in Regulation Percentage.................69.08% (10)
T6 at Sedgefield Country Club. joining the TOUR in 2002...Jumped from T37 through three Putting Average............................................1.815 (173)
rounds to T9 finish at the Bank of America Colonial after
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: a final-round, 5-under 65, his second career top-10 (T9, MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: After collecting his first victory in 2006, enjoyed a 2002 Air Canada Championship)...Was two strokes back of 2008 Low Round/Round: 66–7 times, most recent BMW
steady season with 21 cuts made out of 27 starts, includ- the lead through 36 holes at the Valero Texas Open after Championship/4
ing a runner-up finish early in the season at the PODS opening with rounds of 66-65. Finished 21st and collected Career Low Round/Round: 62–2004 Bob Hope Chrysler
Championship and a career-best five top-10s…Finished $42,000, good enough to secure his card for the 2005 sea- Classic/3
T2 at the PODS Championship, his best finish on the PGA son...Shared first-round lead with Harrison Frazar and Glen Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–2006 John
TOUR since winning the 2006 John Deere Classic. Final- Day at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic, but finished T14. Deere Classic/1
round 66 featured seven birdies and left him one shot shy 2003: Earned $601,670 but did not post a top-10. Best finish Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 The
of eventual champion Mark Calcavecchia...Recorded his was a T13 at the inaugural Deutsche Bank Championship. Presidents Cup/44
first career top-10 finish at a major championship with a T4 2002: Half of the 22 rookies who began the season finished
2002 30 18 1 8 $578,613/114 Masters CUT
2003 33 22 5 601,670/108 U.S. Open CUT
2004 28 21 2 7 698,203/114 British Open CUT T35 T45
2005 29 21 3 6 855,325/97 PGA CUT T4 T42
2006 28 20 1 3 10 1,650,674/45 THE PLAYERS CUT T58 T22 CUT T52 CUT
2007 27 21 1 1 5 8 92,439/55 1,899,558/39 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2008 28 20 1 3 8 101,937/37 1,269,083/86 Bridgestone Invitational 45
Total 203 143 1 2 1 17 52 7,553,125
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2007; World Golf Championships-World Cup (3),
2002, 2003, 2004.

Wes SHORT, JR.
Wes Short, Jr.

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Gail; Elizabeth Ann (11/25/83)
FULL NAME: Wesley Earl Short, Jr. EDUCATION: University of Texas
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports
BIRTHPLACE: Austin, TX Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Austin, TX; plays out of The Hills of
Lakeway
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): by first career victory at the Michelin Championship at Las PERSONAL:
Vegas. Came into season on Major Medical Extension with
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2005 Michelin Championship at Las Vegas. Lists Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson as his heroes…Cites his
17 events to make enough money to keep his card for the father as giving him his start in golf.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: remainder of the season. Did not make it to the weekend
T44—Zurich Classic of New Orleans. in eight of his first 11 events...Win came in his 14th start
2008 SEASON: after posting four rounds in the 60s (67-67-66-67--266)
and outlasting Jim Furyk with a tap-in par on the second
Player STATISTICS
Did not make a PGA TOUR start as he continued to recover playoff hole. Began the week as an alternate and got in the
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from a back injury. Granted a Major Medical Extension and 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
tournament on Tuesday when Arron Oberholser withdrew. Scoring Average............................................72.56 (N/A)
has 15 events in 2009 to earn $743,061 (combined with Became first alternate to win since Gene Sauers at the 2002
2007 earnings of $42,119, would equal 2007’s No. 125 Driving Distance............................................285.4 (N/A)
Player Biographies
Air Canada Championship. At age 41 years, 10 months and Driving Accuracy Percentage........................53.35% (N/A)
earnings of $785,180) and receive Major Medical Extension 12 days, became just the fifth first-time winner over age 40
status for the remainder of the 2009 campaign. Greens in Regulation Pct..............................62.07% (N/A)
since 1995. Paycheck of $720,000 pushed season earnings Putting Average............................................1.846 (N/A)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: to $1,005,702. 2004: Rookie season on TOUR was limited
2007: Limited to 12 starts, suffering a back injury in the to 12 events due to back injury. Best finish was T24 at the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
second round of the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Buick Open. Received a Major Medical Extension for 2005... 2008 Low Round/Round: 68–2 times, most recent
Diagnosed as a sprain but unable to play the rest of the Finished T7 at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun/1
season. Granted Major Medical Extension for 2008...Best rookie TOUR card. 2003: Member of the Nationwide Tour in Career Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent 2006
finish of the campaign was a T44 at the Zurich Classic of 1998 and 2002-03. Made the cut in 17 of 28 events on the Frys.com Open/2
New Orleans. 2006: Totaled three top-25s in 33 starts... 2003 Nationwide Tour, with seven top-10s. Wrapped up the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $720,000–
Started the year with a T11 in his first trip to the Mercedes season No. 30 on the money list, with $146,997...Best finish 2005 Michelin Championship at Las Vegas/1
Championship at Kapalua, his best effort of the season... was a runner-up at The Reese’s Cup Classic. 2002: Finished Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Mercedes
In defense of his title at the Frys.com Open in Las Vegas, No. 65 on the Nationwide Tour money list. Two top-10s, Championships/72
finished T79. 2005: Second season on TOUR highlighted including a T4 at the Louisiana Open.
2002 1 PGA CUT
2004 12 4 1 $75,536/222 THE PLAYERS CUT
2006 33 14 3 422,506/161
2007 12 3 42,119/232
Total 74 28 1 2 7 1,569,801
nationwide Tour
1991 1
1992 1
1993 1
1998 12 3 1 $3,105/182
1999 2 2 1 3,465/165
2001 2 1 1,296/287
2002 26 12 2 7 71,479/65
2003 28 17 1 7 8 146,997/30
2004 5 2 1 8,027/209
2005 7 5 1 3 34,259/118
Total 85 42 1 10 21 268,628

singh, Vijay
Vijay Singh
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 2006) RESIDENCE: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2004 PGA Championship FAMILY: Wife, Ardena Seth; Qass Seth
Player biographies
(Life Member) (6/19/90)

FULL NAME: Vijay Singh SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snooker, cricket, rugby, soccer
WEIGHT: 208 JOINED TOUR: Spring 1993
BIRTHPLACE: Lautoka, Fiji
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (34): 2008 SEASON: stretch his lead to three shots, then holed a 60-foot birdie putt
1993 Buick Classic. 1995 Phoenix Open, Buick Classic. Came on strong late in the year to win three times, including on the next hole and capped his run with a 35-foot birdie on the
1997 Memorial Tournament, Buick Open. 1998 PGA two victories in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, to 17th hole. Beat third-round leader Mike Weir by five strokes in
Championship, Sprint International. 1999 Honda Classic. capture the second FedExCup title. Result came after altering claiming his 34th career TOUR win in finishing at a tournament-
2000 Masters Tournament. 2002 Shell Houston Open, THE swing at the end of 2007, overcoming tendinitis in his left arm record 22-under 262. It was his third victory in the past five
TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. 2003 Phoenix and with improving putting in late 2008. Career victory total of weeks. Finished T44 at the BMW Championship to secure the
Open, EDS Byron Nelson Championship, John Deere Classic, 34 is T13 on the all-time TOUR victory list with Phil Mickelson FedExCup title. Accepted the award and its $10-million bonus
FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. 2004 AT&T and first in TOUR history among international players...Lost a at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola, where he
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Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Shell Houston Open, HP playoff to Steve Lowery at the AT&T Pebble Beach National finished T22.
Classic of New Orleans, Buick Open, PGA Championship, Pro-Am. Holding the lead on the back nine on Sunday, bogeyed CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
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Deutsche Bank Championship, Bell Canadian Open, 84 three consecutive holes (Nos. 14-16) but managed to force a Has won in Malaysia, France, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Morocco,
LUMBER Classic, Chrysler Championship. 2005 Sony Open playoff with a birdie on the 18th hole. Lost when Lowery made Zimbabwe, Singapore, Spain, Germany, England, South Africa,
in Hawaii, Shell Houston Open, Wachovia Championship, a 7-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole, again at the par-5 Sweden, Taiwan, Canada, Korea and U.S. 2007: Captured two
Buick Open. 2006 Barclays Classic. 2007 Mercedes-Benz 18th. Bid to extend the playoff ended with a missed birdie PGA TOUR events to move to T14 all-time in victories with 31,
Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by attempt out of a greenside bunker...Finished T5 at the World tied with Harry Cooper and Jimmy Demaret. It was his sixth
MasterCard. 2008 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. consecutive season with a TOUR win, second behind Tiger
Invitational, The Barclays, Deutsche Bank Championship. Lost to Justin Leonard, 1 up, in the quarterfinals...Defending Woods’ 12. Entered the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup
champion of the Arnold Palmer Invitational finished T3. Held
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (22): a three-stroke lead after 36 holes...The next week finished T2
No. 2 behind Tiger Woods but slipped to 10th in final FedExCup
1984 Malaysian PGA Championship [Asia]. 1988 Nigerian standings...Won the Mercedes-Benz Championship by two
at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship thanks to strokes and became the first player to win an event in the
Open [Afr], Swedish PGA. 1989 Volvo Open di Firenze [Eur], weekend rounds of 63-68. It marked his 25th career runner-up
Ivory Coast Open [Afr], Nigerian Open [Afr], Zimbabwe inaugural FedExCup competition. Became the third player to
finish on TOUR...Finished fifth at the Travelers Championship win both Hawaii tournaments in a career, joining Jim Furyk and
Open [SAf]. 1990 El Bosque Open [Eur]. 1991 King Hassan thanks to four rounds in the 60s. Posted a third-round 64 and
Trophy [Morocco]. 1992 Turespana Masters Open de Ernie Els...Earned his 31st career victory at the Arnold Palmer
was three strokes back entering the final round...Collected Invitational at age 44 years and 24 days. Posted rounds of 67-67
Andalucia [Eur], Malaysian Open [Asia], Volvo German his first World Golf Championships victory at the Bridgestone
Open [Eur]. 1993 Bells Cup [SAf]. 1994 Scandinavian on the weekend to edge Rocco Mediate by two strokes. Win
Invitational. Held the second- and third-round leads and made came in 15th start at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, with 15
Masters [Eur], Trophee Lancome [Eur]. 1995 Passport Open pars on the last five holes to win by one stroke over Stuart
[Asia], 1997 South African Open [SAf], Toyota World Match made cuts and three runner-up finishes. Tied with England’s
Appleby and Lee Westwood. With 32nd career victory, sur- Cooper for most TOUR wins among international players...
Play Championship [Eur], 2000 Johnnie Walker Taiwan passed Harry “Lighthorse” Cooper of England as the TOUR’s
Open. 2001 Carlsberg Malaysian Open, Caltex Singapore Played in seventh consecutive Presidents Cup, joining Phil
all-time leading international winner...Two-putted for birdie on Mickelson as the only players to start in all events since the
Masters. 2007 Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open [Asia]. the second playoff hole to beat Sergio Garcia in The Barclays, debut in 1994...Won the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open in early
OTHER VICTORIES (2): the first tournament in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. October on the Asian Tour by birdieing the final hole to beat Kim
2001 Telus Skins Game. 2003 Telus Skins Game. Made a 27-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole, the par-4 Kyung-tae and Yang Yong-eun by two strokes at the Woo
18th, after Garcia sank a putt of similar length. Kevin Sutherland Jeong Country Club in Cheonan, Korea. 2006: Inducted into the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: was eliminated on that hole with a par. The victory was his World Golf Hall of Fame on October 30. Finished among the top
1—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, 33rd PGA TOUR title and moved him from No. 7 to No. 1 on the
The Barclays, Deutsche Bank Championship; 2—AT&T five on the PGA TOUR money list for the ninth consecutive
FedExCup points list. His 21 wins since turning 40 are the most season and also won for the fifth consecutive season...13 top-
Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, World Golf Championships- by a player over age 40...Made three long birdie putts and closed
CA Championship; T3—Arnold Palmer Invitational present- 10s matched Jim Furyk for most on TOUR...Finished second to
with an 8-under 63 to win the Deutsche Bank Championship for Stuart Appleby at the season-opening Mercedes Championships,
ed by MasterCard; 5—Travelers Championship, World Golf his second consecutive victory in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. falling in a playoff...Won the Barclays Classic, becoming the
FedExCup. Rolled in a 35-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole to
1992 4 4 1 3 $70,680/156 Masters T27 CUT T39 T17 CUT T24 1 T18
1993 14 12 1 1 6 10 657,831/19 U.S. Open CUT T10 T7 T77 T25 T3 T8 T7
1994 21 16 2 3 7 325,959/52 British Open T23 T12 T12 T51 T59 T20 T6 T11 T38 T19 CUT T11 T13
1995 22 17 2 9 13 1,018,713/9 PGA T48 4 CUT CUT T5 T13 1 T49 CUT T51
1996 24 24 1 9 16 855,140/17 THE PLAYERS T28 T55 T43 T8 T31 T54 T20 T33 2
1997 21 21 2 4 9 1,059,236/16 TOUR Championship T16 6 T9 T10 2 T9 T3 17
1998 26 23 2 3 7 18 2,238,998/2 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T33 T17
1999 29 26 1 1 1 11 21 2,283,233/4 Bridgestone Invitational T15 T13
2000 26 24 1 1 3 8 15 2,573,835/5 CA Championship T16 T3 CNL
2001 26 24 2 4 14 22 3,440,829/4
2002 28 24 2 2 11 17 3,756,563/3 Year 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
2003 27 26 4 5 18 24 7,573,907/1 Masters 7 T6 T6 T5 T8 T13 T14
2004 29 28 9 2 1 18 24 10,905,166/1 U.S. Open T30 T20 T28 T6 T6 T20 T65
2005 30 26 4 2 3 18 25 8,017,336/2 British Open CUT T2 T20 T5 CUT T27 CUT
2006 27 25 1 2 13 17 4,602,416/4 PGA 8 T34 1 T10 CUT CUT CUT
2007 27 25 2 1 7 16 101,064/10 4,728,376/3 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T13 T12 T8 T44 CUT
2008 23 18 3 2 1 8 14 125,101/1 6,601,094/1 TOUR Championship 1 T5 9 T4 T8 T7 T22
Total 404 363 34 25 15 165 271 60,709,312 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T17 T9 T17 T5
Bridgestone Invitational T11 T6 T32 T3 T45 T56 1
european tour CA Championship 3 T2 T6 T56 T11 T2
2008 8 6 1 1 3 5 $2,311,290 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (7), 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; World
* Majors and World Golf Championships are considered official on multiple tours* Cup, 2002.

Vijay SINGH
Vijay Singh (Continued)
first three-time winner (1993, ‘95, 2006) in 40-year history of round 76 earned a spot in a playoff after Leonard bogeyed the one stroke behind Tiger Woods. 2000: Extended victory string to
tournament. Has also won Shell Houston Open and Buick Open 72nd hole. Made the only birdie of the playoff on the first hole four straight seasons and captured his second major in
three times. Seventeenth win since turning 40 tied him with (par-4 10th) to secure his fourth playoff win in five tries. Became 20-month period with victory in the Masters. Won by three
Sam Snead for most wins by a player after turning 40. Tied with 18th player in PGA Championship history to win multiple titles. strokes over Els...Had LASIK surgery on May 31. 1999: Earned
David Howell at 8-under 134 through 36 holes, then trailed Billy Final-round 4-over 76 was the highest 18-hole score by a PGA his eighth career TOUR victory in March at the Honda Classic.
Andrade by a stroke at 7-under 206 through 54 holes prior to champion and the highest final-round score for a major winner Stood nine strokes behind Eric Booker after 36 holes and five
beating Adam Scott by two strokes. Shot a final-round 68, one since Reg Whitcombe shot a closing 78 at Royal St. Georges to back through 54 holes but closed with 69 for two-stroke victory
of only seven rounds in the 60s in Sunday’s final round...Held a win the 1938 British Open...Moved to No. 1 in the world with over Payne Stewart. 1998: Recorded consecutive victories in
three-stroke lead over Tiger Woods through 54 holes at the victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship, dueling Woods summer at the PGA Championship and International. In PGA at
Deutsche Bank Championship, thanks to a career-low 10-under down the stretch before topping Woods and Adam Scott by Sahalee opened with even-par 70, followed by a course-record-
61 in the third round. Closed with 3-under 68 to finish second, three strokes for sixth TOUR victory of the year...The following tying 66 that produced a one-stroke lead. Third-round 67 tied
two strokes behind Woods, who shot a final-round 63. 2005: week, win at the Bell Canadian Open took three extra holes Steve Stricker and his closing 68 was good for two-stroke win
Entered the season No. 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking and versus Canadian Mike Weir. Trailed Weir by three strokes over Stricker. Became 10th winner in past 11 years to make
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produced four victories and 18 top-10 finishes. 18 top-10s through 54 holes and posted final-round, 2-under 69 but did not PGA his first major victory...Consecutive cuts made streak
matched career high, posted in 2003 and 2004…Earned 25th get into playoff until Weir bogeyed the 72nd hole...Earned wire- ended at 53 at Masters. Previous missed cut came at 1995
career TOUR victory with one-stroke win over Ernie Els at Sony to-wire victory for the first time in his career at the 84 LUMBER PGA...A week after PGA victory, earned second win in two
Open in Hawaii. Entered final round four back of Shigeki Classic. Elevated his season earnings to $9,455,566, the most weeks and third top-10 in month of August with six-point win
Maruyama after opening 69-68-67. Posted 5-under-par 65 on money earned in one season on TOUR at the time, surpassing over Phil Mickelson and Willie Wood at International...Closed
Sunday that included a birdie-4 on the 72nd hole. Win was Woods’ record of $9,188,321 in 2000...Broke the $10-million year at East Lake GC with playoff loss to Hal Sutton at THE
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eighth consecutive top-10 finish dating back to 2004 Deutsche mark with ninth victory of season at the Chrysler Championship, TOUR Championship after opening week with course record
Bank Championship, second-longest streak of career...Playoff posting four rounds in the 60s en route to record-setting 7-under-par 63. 1997: Won two TOUR events and earned more
Player Biographies
record dropped to 5-2 after losing a three-man playoff at The 18-under performance…Season came to an end with a ninth- than $1 million for second time in career...Made 24 consecutive
Honda Classic to Padraig Harrington on the second extra hole... place finish at THE TOUR Championship. With his $180,000 cuts in 1996 and 21 in row in 1997...First victory came at the
Week later at Bay Hill, tied with Kenny Perry on 18th hole at paycheck, brought his TOUR-record, single-season earnings to Memorial Tournament. Shot 70 in first round and stood four
12-under par after birdies on Nos. 15 and 16 and a bogey by $10,905,166. 2003: A four-time winner on TOUR, clinched first strokes out of lead. Followed with second-round 65 to pull to
Perry on No. 17. Approach shot fell just short of green into water career money title at the season-ending TOUR Championship, within three strokes of lead. Due to heavy rains, tournament
on 18 and double bogeyed the 72nd hole to finish tied with where a T5 finish worth $228,000 brought total official money was shortened to 54 holes. He fired final-round 67 to earn two-
Graeme McDowell, two strokes behind Perry. The runner-up in 27 events to $7,573,907, topping Tiger Woods by $900,494. stroke victory over Jim Furyk and Greg Norman. Memorial was
finish was enough to regain the title of World No. 1 two weeks The season total was also second all-time, at the time, to his first win without a playoff...Second victory came at Buick
after he lost it to Tiger Woods...In 12th Masters appearance, Woods’ $9,188,321 in 2000. A total of 18 top-10s were the most Open. Was his third win at Buick-sponsored event. Closing 66
finished T5 for fourth consecutive top-10 for past winner of the on TOUR since Tim Kite posted 21 top-10s in 26 starts in 1981... matched low round of day and earned six-stroke victory over six
green jacket. Fell to No. 2 in Official World Golf Ranking...On Picked up career victory No. 12 at the Phoenix Open, a tourna- players. 1996: Season featured June-July hot streak: T7 U.S.
April 20, was introduced as an inductee into the World Golf Hall ment he also won in 1995. Fired final-round, 8-under 63 to come Open, T8 Motorola Western Open, T11 British Open and T5 PGA
of Fame. That same week, joined Curtis Strange as the only two from two strokes back of Harrison Frazar after 54 holes to win Championship. 1995: After being hampered by back and neck
three-time winners of the Shell Houston Open with playoff vic- by three strokes over John Huston...Held one-stroke lead problems in 1994, came back to win at Phoenix Open and Buick
tory over John Daly...Defeated Jim Furyk and Sergio Garcia in through 36 and 54 holes at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Classic. 1993: PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year based on Buick
four-hole playoff to earn his third victory of the season at the Went on to win by two over Nick Price. Won for the first time in Classic victory in playoff over Mark Wiebe and T4 in PGA that
Wachovia Championship. Fired a final-round 6-under 66 to his 40s and recorded his fifth multiple-win season of his included a second-round 63.
come from six strokes back to tie third-round leader Garcia... career....Along with Jim Furyk, set the U.S. Open record for best
Successfully defended his Buick Open crown and captured his first 36 holes with a 7-under 133. His 7-under 63 during the PERSONAL:
third overall title at Warwick Hills G&CC...Finished in the top-10 second round tied Johnny Miller (1973), Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fiji’s only world-class golfer...Learned game from his father,
in all four majors. 2004: Put together one of the finest seasons Weiskopf (1980) for best 18-hole score in U.S. Open history. an airplane technician who also taught golf...Admired Tom
in golf history, posting nine wins and earning a TOUR-record Finished T20...Third victory of the season came at the John Weiskopf while growing up and used Weiskopf’s swing as
$10,905,166 while becoming No. 1 in the Official World Golf Deere Classic. Did not lead until final round but was within early model for his own...Noted for his rigorous practice
Ranking. Became just the sixth player in TOUR history to accu- striking distance the entire tournament. Due to rainout of routine...Once held a club professional position in Borneo...
mulate nine wins in a season and first since Tiger Woods in Saturday’s third round, played 23 holes on Sunday and the Of Indian ancestry, first name means “victory” in Hindi...
2000. The others: Paul Runyan (9/1933), Byron Nelson (18/1945), remaining 13 on Monday. Finished the day Sunday at 12-under Served as Honorary Chairperson for 1999 National Golf
Ben Hogan (13/1946, 10/1948) and Sam Snead (11/1950). Led in a tie for lead with J.L. Lewis. Pulled ahead on back nine Day, PGA of America’s annual fundraiser for junior golf...
the TOUR in top-10s for the second straight season with 18 in Monday morning to win by four strokes. Victory moved him to Teamed with son Qass in Office Depot Father-Son from
29 events. The 36 over a two-year period (2003-2004) were the No. 1 on the money list, a position he held for three weeks... 2003-2008...Established, with wife and son, the Vijay Singh
most since Tom Kite recorded 36 during the 1981 (21) and 1982 Won fourth TOUR event of season by posting four rounds in the Charitable Foundation, benefiting charities and non-profit
(15) seasons...Picked up a victory for the third consecutive year 60s at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Held agencies that provide assistance, shelter, counseling and
and sixth out of the last seven with his win at the AT&T Pebble second-round lead and shared third-round lead with Stewart support to women and children who are victims of domes-
Beach National Pro-Am. Shared third-round lead with Arron Cink, John Rollins and Scott Verplank. Paycheck moved him into tic abuse. The Betty Griffin House of St John’s County, FL
Oberholser before final-round 69 gave him a three-stroke vic- the top spot on the money list for second time during season. (Safety Shelter of St. John’s County) was one of the first
tory over Jeff Maggert. Extended his consecutive top-10 streak Became third player (Tiger Woods-5, Davis Love III-4) in 2003 to beneficiaries of the foundation.
to 12 straight, two behind Jack Nicklaus for the modern-day win at least four times, the first time since 1973 (Jack Nicklaus,
record and longest on TOUR since Nicklaus had 12 straight in 7; Tom Weiskopf, 5; Bruce Crampton, 4) three players had won
1975...Top-10 streak of 12 straight ended the next week after at least four times...Played for the International squad at The Player STATISTICS
missed cut at Buick Invitational...Won the Shell Houston Open Presidents Cup for the fifth time in career. 2002: Won multiple
for the second time in three years. Opening 74 was highest events for the first time since 1998 (Shell Houston Open and 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first-round score for winner on TOUR since Mark O’Meara THE TOUR Championship). Third-place finish on money list with Scoring Average............................................69.58 (6)
posted 74 in opening round en route to victory at the 1998 $3,756,563 was best since finishing second in 1998...At the Driving Distance............................................297.8 (25)
Masters...First player since Kenny Perry (2003) to win TOUR Shell Houston Open, collected his first TOUR victory since the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................59.45% (145)
events in back-to-back weeks, coming from four strokes back in 2000 Masters, a span of 50 starts. Set a new 72-hole scoring Greens in Regulation Percentage.................68.45% (10)
the final round to capture the HP Classic of New Orleans for record at TPC The Woodlands with a 22-under-par total and a Putting Average............................................1.792 (103)
18th career TOUR victory. Second time with back-to-back TOUR six-stroke victory over Darren Clarke...Third-round leader at THE
victories (1998 PGA and International) and fourth Monday finish TOUR Championship for third consecutive time at East Lake GC MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
victory (1997 Memorial Tournament, 2003 John Deere Classic, (1998 and 2000) and won for first time by two strokes over 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent
2004 Shell Houston Open)...Won fourth event of season at Charles Howell III. 2001: Despite failing to win for the first time Deutsche Bank Championship/4
Buick Open, holding off John Daly by one shot and Tiger Woods in five years, put together a consistent season with a TOUR-best Career Low Round/Round: 61–2006 Deutsche Bank
by two. Grabbed the lead after 18 holes with a 9-under 63, using 14 top-10s and $3,440,829 in earnings, fourth on the money list. Championship/3
Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,350,000–2008 World
a traditional putter for the first time in several years...Picked up Finished second twice, at the AT&T Pebble Beach National
Golf Championships–Bridgestone Invitational/1
his third major victory by defeating Chris DiMarco and Justin Pro-Am, where he shot a final-round 69 but was passed by Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 the
Leonard in a three-hole playoff in the PGA Championship at Davis Love III’s 63, and at THE PLAYERS Championship, where Memorial Tournament/1
Whistling Straits. Shared second-round lead with Leonard and he made triple-bogey-7 on the par-4 14th, eagle on the par-5
held one-stroke margin over Leonard through 54 holes. Final- 16th and birdie on the par-3 17th to complete a 68 and finish

slocum, Heath
Heath Slocum
EXEMPT STATUS: 63rd on 2008 money list EDUCATION: University of South Alabama (1996,
FULL NAME: Tyler Heath Slocum Physical Education)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-8 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hunting

BIRTHDATE: February 3, 1974 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2001)
BIRTHPLACE: Baton Rouge, LA
RESIDENCE: Alpharetta, GA; plays out of GC of Georgia
FAMILY: Wife, Victoria; Stella (12/07)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): birdies on holes 10-12, but a bogey at the last hole left Open, Knoxville Open and Omaha Classic...Became second
2004 Chrysler Classic of Tucson. 2005 Southern Farm him one shot short...Made first career TOUR Championship player in Nationwide Tour history to complete 72 holes
Bureau Classic. start, finishing T17...Carded a final-round 62 at the Valero without a bogey at Dayton Open, joining Clark Dennis,
Texas Open to finish fifth, his third top-five finish of the who accomplished the feat at the 1997 Upstate Classic...
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): season. Has recorded a 61 (2003, first round) and a 62 at Nationwide Tour record of 106 consecutive holes without a
2001 Greater Cleveland Open, Knoxville Open, Omaha LaCantera Golf Club in his Valero Texas Open history... bogey came to an end during the second round...Completed
Classic. Teamed with hometown friend Boo Weekley to finish sec- the trifecta with a victory at the Omaha Classic, where
ond at the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup in China. Lost Smith also earned his promotion. Held on to his 54-hole,
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: in a playoff to the Scottish team of Colin Montgomerie one-stroke lead to defeat Rod Pampling by a stroke. With
4—Travelers Championship; T5—Wachovia Championship; and Marc Warren. 2006: Collected $1,180,681 in earnings $337,090, became the first player in Nationwide Tour history
T8—AT&T Classic; T9—U.S. Open Championship; T10—
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on the strength of three top-10s, including two third-place to surpass the $300,000 mark in a season. 2000: Regained
Sony Open in Hawaii. finishes...The 2004 champion of the Chrysler Classic of Nationwide Tour membership at TOUR Qualifying School.
2008 SEASON: Tucson posted his third top-10 in five starts at Tucson Amateur: Three-time All-America for South Alabama...
His fifth consecutive season breaking $1 million in earn- National with a T3 (also a T6 in 2002) thanks to four rounds Captured the Sun Belt Conference individual title to help the
ings…Recorded five top-10 finishes and played in all four in the 60s...Finished T3 at the John Deere Classic, aided by Jaguars capture the team championship.
majors for the first time in his career…Fired a 5-under-par rounds of 66-68 on the weekend, three behind champion
65 in the opening round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. John Senden. 2005: After a slow start to the season, ended PERSONAL:
with a bang. Collected a career-best four top-10s, including Contracted ulcerative colitis in November 1997 and dropped
Finished T10, his best result in Hawaii since he began from 150 to 122 pounds. Missed the next year and one-half
playing there in 2002…Finished T5 at the Wachovia winning the final full-field event of the season...Notched
his second TOUR title at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. of golf…Played on the same high school golf team at
Championship after earning a spot in Sunday’s final pairing Milton (FL) HS as TOUR player Boo Weekley. Bubba Watson
with eventual champion Anthony Kim. Recorded one birdie Closed with 64-66 on the weekend. Won with his father,
Jack, as his caddie. Jack, a former Mississippi club pro, attended the same school a couple years later.
during a final-round 73 that left him eight shots behind
Kim…Finished T9 at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, thanks played in the event nine times when it was an unofficial
to a closing 6-under 65. His bogey-free 65 was the lowest event at Hattiesburg CC. 2004: The first of 10 first-time Player STATISTICS
round in a U.S. Open since Vijay Singh posted a 63 in the winners on TOUR, capturing the Chrysler Classic of Tucson.
second round of the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields. In 78th career start he carried his 54-hole lead to a victory 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
His finish was his first top-10 in a major championship (8 with a final-round 65. 2003: Got off to a slow start making Scoring Average............................................70.64 (69)
starts)…Best finish of the season came with a solo fourth the cut in just five of first 16 starts, but changed that in the Driving Distance............................................279.9 (164)
at the Travelers Championship in June, thanks in part to a second half of his season, making 13 of 16...Second career Driving Accuracy Percentage........................73.95% (3)
third-round, 6-under-par 64. The finish was his best since runner-up finish was a T2 at the Greater Milwaukee Open, Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.77% (50)
the 2007 PODS Championship, where he finished T2. thanks to a final-round 66...Shared the first-round lead at Putting Average............................................1.809 (161)
the Valero Texas Open after posting a course-record-tying,
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: career-best 61. 2002: Sixth-ranked player of the 11 rookies MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2007: Had his best year in earnings and position on the who ended the season in the top 125...Had one-stroke lead 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent
FedExCup points and money lists...Played in all four PGA with three holes to play at the WORLDCOM CLASSIC-The Deutsche Bank Championship/1
TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events and finished 30th, Heritage of Golf but a double bogey on the 16th hole left Career Low Round/Round: 61–2003 Valero Texas Open/1
earning a $175,000 bonus...Shared the 54-hole lead at him in second place, one stroke behind winner Justin Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $540,000–2 times,
the PODS Championship with eventual champion Mark Leonard. 2001: Became second person since Chris Smith most recent 2005 Southern Farm Bureau Classic/1
Calcavecchia before a final-round 71 dropped him to T2. in 1997 to earn promotion to PGA TOUR by winning three Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Travelers
Overcame an early double bogey in the final round with Nationwide Tour events in same season - Greater Cleveland Championship/62
2001 8 6 $45,670 Masters T33
2002 32 15 1 2 6 864,615/76 U.S. Open CUT T9
2003 32 18 1 2 5 815,812/80 British Open T32
2004 31 14 1 3 6 1,066,837/72 PGA 22 CUT T47 T29 T23 CUT
2005 29 22 1 4 9 1,606,185/50 THE PLAYERS CUT T58 T53 CUT T44 T69
2007 28 22 1 6 16 95,731/30 2,184,379/30 CA Championship 77
2008 29 23 5 7 100,636/61 1,491,916/63
Total 219 138 2 3 2 25 57 9,256,094 NATIONAL TEAMS: World Cup, 2007.
nationwide tour
1997 19 5 2 $6,567/142
2000 1
2001 18 11 3 2 6 8 339,670/3
Total 38 16 3 2 6 10 346,237

Jeff SLUMAN
Jeff Sluman
EXEMPT STATUS: Top 50 on PGA TOUR Career FAMILY: Wife, Linda; Kathryn Doreen (4/22/98)
Money List EDUCATION: Florida State University (1980, Finance)
FULL NAME: Jeffrey George Sluman SPECIAL INTERESTS: Old cars, stock market, Akitas,
HEIGHT: 5-7 wine
BIRTHDATE: September 11, 1957 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1982, 1984
BIRTHPLACE: Rochester, NY
RESIDENCE: Hinsdale, IL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (6): 2008 SEASON: 2006: Cracked the $1-million mark for sixth straight season
and eighth time in last nine years and has finished in the top
Section
1988 PGA Championship. 1997 Tucson Chrysler Classic. Played in just two events on the PGA TOUR, the Sony Open
1998 Greater Milwaukee Open. 1999 Sony Open in Hawaii. in Hawaii and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Missed cut 100 on the money list 22 consecutive seasons...Finished T6
2001 B.C. Open. 2002 Greater Milwaukee Open. in both events…Won twice on the Champions Tour. First at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot, his first top-10 in a major
win came at the Bank of America Championship, and then since a T10 at the 1998 U.S. Open at Olympic Club. Final-
CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (2): claimed his second victory at the Walmart First Tee Open at round 69 was one of just four rounds in the 60s on Sunday.
2008 Bank of America Championship, Walmart First Tee Pebble Beach in late August. Ended year on the Champions His T6 finish earned him a spot in the 2007 Masters...
Open at Pebble Beach. Tour with T5s at the AT&T Championship and Charles Finished solo third at the U.S. Bank Championship in
2
Schwab Cup Championship…Will take a one-time Top 50 Milwaukee thanks to a closing 6-under 64. 2005: Collected
OTHER VICTORIES (4): his 100th career top-10 at the U.S. Bank Championship in
1999 CVS Charity Classic [with Stuart Appleby]. 2003 CVS on the PGA TOUR Career Money List exemption for 2009.
Player Biographies
Milwaukee in late July with a fourth-place finish...Best
Charity Classic [with Rocco Mediate], Franklin Templeton CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: finish was a T3 at the Memorial Tournament, his best fin-
Shark Shootout [with Hank Kuehne]. 2004 Franklin 2007: Played in 21 PGA TOUR events and made his first ish since finishing solo third at the 2003 Bank of America
Templeton Shark Shootout [with Hank Kuehne]. start in a Champions Tour event in mid-September...All- Colonial...Served as Captain’s Assistant for the second time
BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISHES: time leading money-winner at the U.S. Bank Championship to Jack Nicklaus for the winning United States Presidents
1—Bank of America Championship, Walmart First Tee finished T9 in Milwaukee. Has earned $1,660,363 in 20 Cup Team. 2004: Best finish among three top-10s was a T6
Open at Pebble Beach; T2—Liberty Mutual Legends of career starts at the U.S. Bank Championship, with two wins at the Buick Open...Shot a career-tying 62 in the final round
Golf; 3—Regions Charity Classic, Constellation Energy and eight top-10s...Named United States Presidents Cup of the Buick Championship...Was disqualified after four
Senior Players Championship; T4—Commerce Bank Captain’s Assistant on July 25, the third consecutive time holes during the third round at the Buick Classic for playing
Championship; T5—AT&T Championship, Charles he was named to assist Captain Jack Nicklaus...Debuted on a nonconforming ball under Rule 5-1. He recognized his
Schwab Cup Championship; T6—The ACE Group Classic; the Champions Tour at the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock golf ball did not have the proper markings after he hit his
T8—Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am; T9—Senior PGA Barn on September 16 and finished T15. Made five starts on tee shot on No. 1 and notified a TOUR Rules Official. 2003:
Championship, 3M Championship the Champions Tour and finished in the top-20 four times. Best finish was a third at the Bank of America Colonial...
Masters T45 T8 T27 T29 T4
1980A 1 U.S. Open CUT T62 CUT CUT T14 CUT 2
1983 20 11 2 $13,643/171 British Open CUT T25 T101 CUT
1984 1 1 603/282 PGA T30 T14 1 T24 T31 T61 T12
1985 25 18 4 10 100,523/78 THE PLAYERS T40 2 T45 CUT CUT CUT T40
1986 34 24 7 12 154,129/60 TOUR Championship T27 T26 T10 T13
1987 32 22 2 6 11 335,590/27
1988 32 30 1 1 6 15 503,321/18 Year 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05
1989 23 16 4 6 154,507/89 Masters T17 T25 T41 CUT T7 CUT T31 18 T24 44 43
1990 31 22 1 2 6 264,012/56 U.S. Open T11 T9 T13 T50 T28 T10 CUT CUT T24 CUT
1991 30 24 2 7 13 552,979/23 British Open CUT T59 T45 T60 CUT
1992 30 26 2 1 8 17 729,027/14 PGA T61 T25 T8 T41 CUT T27 T54 T41 CUT T23 CUT T62 CUT
1993 27 21 1 6 187,841/93 THE PLAYERS T46 CUT T49 T41 CUT CUT T46 T17 T33 T4 T32 T26 T46
1994 30 16 1 4 8 301,178/59 TOUR Championship T9 T11 T5 T20 T24
1995 29 20 1 2 7 12 563,681/31 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 T17 T33 T17 T33
1996 30 23 1 7 14 650,128/28 Bridgestone Invitational T39
1997 29 20 1 1 3 9 634,203/34 CA Championship T34 CNL T43
1998 30 25 1 1 1 5 11 1,148,375/21
1999 31 26 1 2 6 13 1,621,491/17 Year 06 07
2000 32 25 1 16 877,390/54 Masters T49
2001 30 23 1 1 1 7 15 1,841,952/21 U.S. Open T6 CUT
2002 32 27 1 1 6 15 2,250,187/15 British Open T41
2003 31 22 1 3 15 1,609,748/40 PGA CUT CUT
2004 28 23 3 8 1,007,635/77 THE PLAYERS T45 CUT
2005 28 21 1 3 6 1,087,506/68
2006 29 21 1 4 6 1,252,025/74
2007 21 8 1 2 1,030/174 273,192/182
champions TOUR TOP TOURNAMENT SUMMARY
2008 2
Year 07 08
Total 698 515 6 15 10 105 248 18,114,866
Senior PGA Championship T9
Senior British Open T21
champions TOUR CAREER SUMMARY PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-0 U.S. Senior Open T18
Year Events Played 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank JELD-WEN Tradition T31
2007 5 4 $125,163 84 Constellation Energy Sr Players Champ T17 T3
2008 26 2 1 2 12 21 1,728,443 4
Total 31 2 1 2 12 25 1,853,606
NATIONAL TEAMS: Presidents Cup, 2003, 2005, 2007 (Captain’s Assistant each year).

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Player biographies
Named Captain’s Assistant for The Presidents Cup Team by of lead. Final-round 67 produced one-stroke victory over
Jack Nicklaus. 2002: Third-round 63 at Greater Milwaukee Steve Jones. 1994: Held the lead through first three rounds Player STATISTICS
Open left him two strokes ahead of Steve Lowery and at at the B.C. Open, but closed with 72 to finish four strokes
20-under-par 193 surpassed the GMO record of 19-under- back of Mike Sullivan. 1992: Finished second at U.S. Open, 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
par set by Loren Roberts in 2000. Sunday 68 gave him four- where final-round 71 was one of only four sub-par rounds Scoring Average............................................72.70 (N/A)
stroke victory, his fifth win in last six seasons, over Lowery that day...Had earlier second-place finish in AT&T Pebble Driving Distance............................................277.0 (N/A)
Driving Accuracy Percentage........................53.01% (N/A)
and Tim Herron...Finished T2 at the Invensys Classic at Las Beach National Pro-Am...T4 at Masters, where he became Greens in Regulation Percentage.................69.44% (N/A)
Vegas, one shot behind champion Phil Tataurangi. 2001: first player to ace fourth hole during opening-round 65 that Putting Average............................................1.800 (N/A)
Finished T2 at Nissan Open. Lost in six-man playoff won produced tie for lead. 1991: Nearly won twice in 1991...
by Robert Allenby at Riviera CC...Earned fifth PGA TOUR Finished one stroke behind Ted Schulz at Nissan Open and MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
title and first playoff victory at B.C. Open. Career playoff lost playoff to Billy Andrade at Kemper Open. 1990: Posted 2008 Low Round/Round: 67–Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/2
record had been 0-6 coming into the event. Tied for 54-hole a runner-up finish at the KMart Greater Greensboro Open. Career Low Round/Round: 62–4 times, most recent 2004
lead with Paul Gow. Each closed with 66, and Sluman 1988: Won first TOUR title at the PGA Championship at Chrysler Championship/1
won playoff with birdie on second extra hole. Win was Oak Tree GC. Trailed Paul Azinger by three strokes through Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $558,000–2002 Greater
third TOUR start since turning 40. Became fifth player with 54 holes, then shot 6-under-par 65 to win by three. 1987: Milwaukee Open/1
upstate New York ties to win B.C. Open. 2000: Streak of First close encounter with victory came at THE PLAYERS Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Mercedes
three consecutive years with a victory ended...Was among Championship. Lost a three-hole playoff to Sandy Lyle. Championships/28
the top-25 16 times in 32 starts. 1999: Won at Sony Open
in Hawaii, where he posted a two-stroke victory. Birdied PERSONAL: 2008 champions TOUR STATISTICS
2
final two holes to seal the victory...Lost in three-man play- Has been a Chicago Bulls season ticketholder since 1996... Scoring Average (Actual)..............................70.01 (8)
off involving winner Glen Day and Payne Stewart at MCI Loves Formula One auto racing...Big fan of the Florida State Driving Distance............................................273.4 (37)
Section
Classic...Earned second runner-up finish at MasterCard Seminoles, Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs...Serious wine Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.85% (46)
Colonial where he was part of five-way T2, one behind collector, owns about 2,000 bottles, dating back to 1957... Greens in Regulation Percentage.................73.20% (7)
Olin Browne...Led TOUR in Sand Saves with 67.3 percent. Co-owner with Dudley Hart of Lakeshore GC in Rochester, Putting Average............................................1.785 (34
1998: Earned more than $1 million for the first time...Lost in NY, a course he played regularly growing up...Good friend
playoff at FedEx St. Jude Classic, where Nick Price birdied of 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal...After dis- MISCELLANEOUS champions TOUR STATISTICS
second extra hole...Earned title at Greater Milwaukee qualifying himself at 1996 Bay Hill Invitational, refused to 2008 Low Round: 61–2008 Liberty Mutual Legends of
Open where third-round 63 produced 54-hole tie for lead take undue credit for act, quoting Bobby Jones: “It would Golf/3.
with Chris Perry. Closing 68 gave him one-stroke victory be like congratulating someone for not robbing a bank.”... Career Low Round: 61–2008 Liberty Mutual Legends of
over Steve Stricker. Won with best friend Rick Bruder, a Teamed with office supply retailer OfficeMax to create The Golf/3
non-golfer, serving as a caddie for the first time. 1997: Jeff Sluman & OfficeMax “Drive for Hope” -- a charity fund Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $315,000–
Had eight second-place finishes in between first and sec- that that raised $450,000 to $750,000 for the City of Hope 2008 Walmart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach/1
ond victories (1988-1997)...Captured the Tucson Chrysler and other charities.
Classic after opening 75, when he stood nine strokes out

Brandt SNEDEKER
Brandt Snedeker
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Mandy
(through 2009) EDUCATION: Vanderbilt University (2004,
FULL NAME: Brandt Snedeker Communications)
HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Nashville, TN
RESIDENCE: Nashville, TN
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): the Torrey Pines North Course record with an 11-under-par Championship. Amateur: Winner of the 2003 U.S. Amateur
61 in the first round of the Buick Invitational. The 9-under- Public Links Championship, which earned a spot in the 2004
Section
2007 Wyndham Championship.
par 27 on his first nine holes (Nos. 10-18) tied the PGA Masters...First-team All-American during his junior season
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): TOUR record for most strokes under par for nine holes (Billy at Vanderbilt University, becoming the first Commodore to
2006 Scholarship America Showdown at Somerby, Permian Mayfair, 2001 Buick Open; and Robert Gamez, 2004 Bob earn that honor. Spent time during his senior season as
Basin Charity Golf Classic. Hope Chrysler Classic). Also held the second-round lead and the nation’s top-ranked golfer according to Golfstat and
shared the 54-hole lead with Andrew Buckle. Finished solo Golfweek...Recipient of the 2003 Southeastern Conference
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: third, three strokes behind Tiger Woods...Sank a 32-foot Male Golfer of the Year award and a three-time, first-team
2
T3—Masters Tournament; T8—PODS Championship; birdie putt on the 71st hole in regulation for a final-round All-SEC selection. Became the first Vanderbilt men’s golfer
T9—FBR Open, U.S. Open; T10—Mercedes-Benz 63 and collected his first PGA TOUR title at the Wyndham to qualify for NCAA Regional play during his sophomore
Championship.
Player Biographies
Championship, the last FedExCup Regular Season event. season...Represented the United States in the 2002 USA
2008 SEASON: Finished 22-under par, two strokes ahead of Tim Petrovic, vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship, going 3-0 to lead
Played in the first three events of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for Billy Mayfair and third-round leader Jeff Overton. Moved U.S. to a 31-29 victory...Two-time Tennessee high school
the FedExCup, eventually finishing No. 34 in the final stand- to ninth on the FedExCup points list entering the PGA TOUR state champion...Two-time Tennessee State Junior Player
ings. Sophomore season on TOUR included 19 made cuts Playoffs for the FedExCup...Became just the 15th rookie to of the Year.
in 26 starts, including five top-10 finishes…Finished T10 qualify for THE TOUR Championship. He finished T29 at East
at the Mercedes-Benz Championship to start the season. Lake Golf Club and 20th overall in final FedExCup standings. PERSONAL:
2006: Finished ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list. Older brother Haymes, who was an all-SEC golfer at
Led briefly during the first round, but cracked the head on Mississippi, caddied for Brandt in the 2004 Masters and
his driver while teeing off on the par-4 17th and finished Member of the Nationwide Tour from 2004-06. Three top-
10s included two firsts and a second...Runner-up came first participated in “Big Break X” on GOLF CHANNEL in 2008.
double bogey, bogey…At the FBR Open in Scottsdale, AZ, Both were introduced to golf by their maternal grandmother,
recorded a pair of 4-under-par 67s in the first and third at the Chattanooga Classic in June, where he lost playoff
to Kyle Reifers. Opened with a career-best 10-under 62... who managed a golf course in West Plains, MO.
rounds to finish T9…Rounds of 69-68 led to a one-stroke
lead after 36 holes at the PODS Championship, but closing Followed that three weeks later with his first career victory
rounds of 73-73 led to a T8 finish, three strokes behind win- at the Scholarship America Showdown, where he birdied
ner Sean O’Hair…In second Masters appearance, first as the second extra hole to defeat Jeff Quinney. Both playoff Player STATISTICS
a professional, finished T3 after playing in the final pairing appearances were set up by eagles on the final hole of
with eventual champion Trevor Immelman for the final two regulation...After missing the cut in early August at the Cox 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
rounds. Posted rounds of 69-68-70-77--284 to finish four Classic, had to sit out five tournaments due to a broken col- Scoring Average............................................70.51 (55)
larbone suffered after tripping over a tree root. Comeback Driving Distance............................................280.8 (160)
behind Immelman. Tied for the lead on Sunday after an Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.51% (137)
eagle-3 on No. 2 but fell back with eight bogeys over the was complete with his second win of the season at the
Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic, finishing at 16-under- Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.36% (140)
final 16 holes…Recorded his second consecutive top-10 in Putting Average............................................1.780 (66)
a major championship with a T9 at the U.S. Open at Torrey par 272 and defeating Aron Price on the first playoff hole
Pines, his fifth made cut in six major championship starts with a 15-foot birdie putt. Made the identical putt on the
at the time. final hole of regulation to set up the extra session. 2005: 2008 Low Round/Round: 66–Wyndham Championship/1
45th on the Nationwide Tour money list. 2004: 45th on the Career Low Round/Round: 61–2007 Buick Invitational/1
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Nationwide Tour money list. Finished second at the Price
2007: Stellar first season on TOUR, which included his first Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $900,000–
Cutter Charity Championship in his second career start on 2007 Wyndham Championship/1
victory and a trip to the TOUR Championship at the end of that Tour...Finished T41 at the Masters Tournament as an
the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Voted PGA TOUR Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 AT&T
amateur. Turned pro soon after...The best finish among his Classic/32
Rookie of the Year…In third start as a member, rookie tied season starts on TOUR was a T27 at the EDS Byron Nelson
2004A 1 1 Masters T41 T3
2004 8 3 $54,215 U.S. Open CUT T23 T9
2005 2 1 12,731 British Open CUT
2007 29 23 1 1 6 13 97,907/20 2,836,643/17 PGA T18 T24
2008 26 19 1 5 7 102,432/34 1,531,442/59 THE PLAYERS T12 CUT
Total 66 47 1 2 11 20 4,435,031 TOUR Championship T29
Accenture Match Play Championship T33
nationwide tour Bridgestone Invitational T43
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank CA Championship T48
2004 11 8 1 5 6 $129,358/45
2005 24 14 4 8 119,288/45 NATIONAL TEAMS: USA vs. Japan Collegiate Golf Championship, 2002.
2006 26 20 2 1 3 8 300,918/9
Total 61 42 2 2 12 22 549,563

snyder iii, Joey
Joey Snyder III

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Dana; Sophie (7/27/06), Caroline
FULL NAME: Joseph Andrew Snyder III (11/7/08)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-2 EDUCATION: Arizona State University (1996, Business

BIRTHDATE: June 7, 1973 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, outdoor activities
BIRTHPLACE: Springville, NY TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of Grayhawk Q SCHOOL: 2004
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: the Modified Stableford scoring system...Finished season
4—2005 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. with a career-best fourth-place finish at the Southern Farm Player STATISTICS
Bureau Classic after holding the 54-hole lead by a stroke,
2008 SEASON: his first career lead on TOUR. 2004: Earned initial TOUR card 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Did not compete on the PGA TOUR for the second con- by making it through all three stages of the 2004 Qualifying Scoring Average............................................70.51 (55)
secutive season as he continued comeback from neck and Tournament, where he finished T13 in the final stage. Had Driving Distance............................................280.8 (160)
shoulder injuries. Granted Major Medical Extension car- attended Q-school every year since 1996, making it to finals Driving Accuracy Percentage........................60.51% (137)
ryover for 2009. Coupled with 2006 winnings of $13,432, in 1997 and 2004...Played the Gateway Tour in 2002-04 Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.36% (140)
2
has 25 events to earn $647,466, equaling No. 125 from and finished fifth in the 2004 Desert Series money list. Putting Average............................................1.780 (66)
2006. If successful, he would play out of the Major Medical 2001: Played Canadian Tour in 2000-01. 1999: Finished
Section
Extension category for the remainder of the 2009 season. 95th on Nationwide Tour money list. 1998: Finished 47th MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
on Nationwide Tour money list. Posted two thirds, at the Career Low Round/Round: 65–3 times, most recent 2005
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Carolina Classic and the Greensboro Open, his best finishes Southern Farm Bureau Classic/3
2007: Did not compete on the PGA TOUR in 2007. 2006: on that Tour. 1997: Played the Asian Tour. Amateur: Two- Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $161,875–2005 The
In second season on TOUR, limited to just six events due time honorable mention All-American at Arizona State. INTERNATIONAL/T6
to neck and shoulder injuries...Made one cut, a T48 at the Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Buick
Ford Championship at Doral, but did not play again the rest PERSONAL: Invitational/124
of the season. 2005: Rookie was one of three first-year Worked on the range and in the bag room at TPC Scottsdale
players to earn more than $1 million (Sean O’Hair and while growing up. Received a sponsor exemption to play in
Greg Owen)...First career top-10 came in 17th start on the 2005 FBR Open when FBR Open Chairman Bryon Carney
TOUR, a T7 at the Booz Allen Classic...Finished T6 at The offered the spot during Snyder’s wedding rehearsal dinner
INTERNATIONAL, eight points behind Retief Goosen in in late 2004.

1996 1
2005 31 20 3 8 $1,042,696/72
2006 6 1 13,432/253
Total 38 21 3 8 1,056,128
nationwide tour
1996 1 1 $525/271
1997 1 1 1,403/212
1998 29 18 2 3 8 61,533/47
1999 26 11 1 3 20,684/95
2000 1
Total 58 31 2 4 11 84,144

Kevin STREELMAN
Kevin Streelman
EXEMPT STATUS: 78th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Duke University (2001, Sociology)
FULL NAME: Kevin Garret Streelman SPECIAL INTERESTS: Guitar
BIRTHDATE: Nov. 4, 1978
BIRTHPLACE: Winfield, IL
FAMILY: Wife, Courtney
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. After holding a Intercollegiate. Helped the Blue Devils to five tournament
one-stroke 54-hole lead, birdied the 16th and 17th holes championships while lettering in 1998, 2000 and 2001.
Section
T4—2008 The Barclays.
in the final round to move to 7-under par, one off the lead. Owns the course record, a 60, at Carmel (CA) Valley Ranch,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Barely missed a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to join breaking the course mark of 63 set by Bobby Clampett and
T4—The Barclays; T6—Wyndham Championship, a playoff. Tournament was played at Ridgewood Country Mark Brooks.
Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart; Club in Paramus, NJ, where his grandparents are buried in
T10—Travelers Championship. a cemetery adjacent to the seventh fairway…Finished T6 at
2008 SEASON: the Children’s Miracle Network Classic. Player STATISTICS
2
Rookie recorded four top-10 finishes and finished 35th in CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the FedExCup Standings. Made 17 of 18 cuts to finish the
Player Biographies
2007: Earned his rookie PGA TOUR card via the Qualifying Scoring Average............................................70.61 (65)
season. Played with Tiger Woods in the third round of Buick Tourmament in his first trip to the finals with a T14 fin- Driving Distance............................................292.8 (54)
Invitational. Finished T29. Last alternate to get in event… ish, joing another former Duke player, Joe Ogilvie, on Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.21% (115)
Held a share of the first-round lead with Justin Hicks at TOUR. One of nine players to negotiate all three stages of Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.44% (31)
the U.S. Open with a 68. Finished T53…A week later at Q-School. Birdied four of last five holes to advance through Putting Average............................................1.783 (77)
the Travelers Championship, claimed the first top-10 finish first stage, making the cut on the number. Co-medalist at
of his career with a T10. His second and third rounds of the second stage at Maricopa, AZ. 2005: First made PGA MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
63-62--125 set a new tournament record for consecutive TOUR cut came with a T29 at the U.S. Bank Championship 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Travelers Championship/3
rounds (36 holes) and were one stroke off the PGA TOUR in Milwaukee after an opening 65. First made cut in four Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Travelers
record for consecutive rounds set by Mark Calcavecchia career TOUR starts. Missed the cut in his only two starts Championship/3
(64-60) in the 2001 Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale…His on the Nationwide Tour. Won the Opelika Classic on the Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $289,333–2008 The
next top-10 came in August at the Wyndham Championship Hooters Tour and had three runner-up finishes in three Barclays/T4
where a second-round, 6-under 64 helped propel him to a years. Collected three wins on the Gateway Tour. Reached Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Wendy’s
T6 with John Senden and Tim Clark…The next week bird- the 12-man finals of The Ultimate Game in Las Vegas in the 3-Tour Challenge/119
ied two of his last three holes to finish T4 at The Barclays, summer. Amateur: Claimed medalist honors at the 2001
his best finish of his PGA TOUR career in the first event of
2003 1 U.S. Open T53
2004 1
2005 2 1 $21,695
2008 32 24 4 8 102,396/35 1,352,705/78
Total 36 25 4 8 1,374,399
nationwide tour
2005 1
2007 1
Total 2

Stricker, Steve
Steve Stricker
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Nicki; Bobbi Maria (8/31/98), Isabella
(through 2009) Nicole (5/10/06)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Steven Charles Stricker EDUCATION: University of Illinois

HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting
BIRTHDATE: February 23, 1967 Q SCHOOL: 1993
BIRTHPLACE: Edgerton, WI Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Madison, WI
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): holes) before falling to Angel Cabrera, 4 and 3, in the third Open...Won The Barclays in his first start in New York since
1996 Kemper Open, Motorola Western Open. 2001 World round…Finished T6 at the World Golf Championships-CA 1995 after carding four rounds in the 60s at Westchester
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Championship, his fourth top-10 in first seven starts…Did Country Club for his fourth career TOUR title. Birdied four
2007 The Barclays. not crack the top-10 again until nine starts later with a T7 of the final five holes to overtake K.J. Choi, including
at the British Open…Held a three-stroke lead after 36 holes birdies on the last three holes. Collected 9,000 FedExCup
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): at The Barclays, but weekend rounds of 77-71 dropped him points and moved into first in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for
1990 Victoria Open [Can]. 1993 Canadian PGA. to T19 in defense of his 2007 title. At one point early in the the FedExCup standings with 104,950 points. First victory
third round was 12-under, but a triple bogey on the 12th since the Accenture Match Play Championship in 2001, a
2
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: hole pushed him back to 7-under…Finished T10 at the period of 148 starts between victories...Finished T9 at the
2—Mercedes-Benz Championship; T4—Sony Open in BMW Championship, his seventh top-20 finish (in as many Deutsche Bank Championship and collected 1,250 FedExCup
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Hawaii; T6—World Golf Championships-CA Championship; attempts) in a PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup event… points but dropped to second place behind Deutsche Bank
T7—British Open; T9—World Golf Championships- Was 0-2-1 for victorious U.S. Ryder Cup team…Made his Championship winner Phil Mickelson...Finished third at
Accenture Match Play Championship; T10—BMW fifth appearance in THE TOUR Championship, finished the BMW Championship to remain in second place in the
Championship. T24….Finished 14th in the FedExCup standings. FedExCup standings. Shared the third-round lead with Aaron
2008 SEASON: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Baddeley and shot 68 in the final round at Cog Hill, but that
Continued his strong play in 2008 with six top-10s, includ- was bettered by Tiger Woods’ final-round 63...Entered THE
2007: Had a career year, with a victory at The Barclays TOUR Championship looking to surpass Tiger Woods and
ing losing in a playoff in the season-opening Mercedes- during the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, a second-
Benz Championship…Was a Captain’s Pick for the victori- win the inaugural FedExCup with a strong performance at
place finish in the FedExCup standings and a spot on the East Lake Golf Club. Finished T17 to finish second overall
ous U.S. Ryder Cup Team…Lost to Daniel Chopra on the U.S. Presidents Cup Team. Finished No. 4 in the Official
fourth playoff hole at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. in the FedExCup standings, earning a $3-million bonus...
World Golf Ranking. Voted PGA TOUR Comeback Player Capped season off with 3-2-0 performance for victorious
Chopra birdied the par-5 ninth as Stricker made par. Final- of the Year for a second consecutive season...Finished
round 64 completed a turnaround after he was even par United States Presidents Cup Team. 2006: Voted PGA TOUR
second to Tiger Woods at the Wachovia Championship, Comeback Player of the Year. Made 15 of 17 cuts out of
through 31 holes of the event before playing his last 41 his best finish (at the time) since winning the 2001 World
holes in 18-under par…Claimed his fourth top-five finish the Past Champion category, where he needed Sponsor
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Exemptions or Top-10s to get into most fields. Earned
in previous six starts the following week at the Sony Open Played the final three holes in 3-over par before losing to
in Hawaii. His T4 finish helped him reach the number three $1,811,811 on the strength of seven top-10s. Finished No.
Woods by two shots...Collected his second runner-up finish 34 on PGA TOUR money list, his highest finish since No. 30
spot in the Official World Golf Ranking. Just six weeks of the season after posting a final-round 70 at the inaugural
earlier, he was ranked 10th…Finished T9 in the World in 2001. The seven top-10s equaled his output over the pre-
AT&T National…Three strokes back of leader Sergio Garcia vious five years on TOUR...In his fourth start of season, fin-
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. through 54 holes at the British Open. Closed with a 74 to
Defeated Daniel Chopra (20 holes) and Hunter Mahan (20 ished third at the Shell Houston Open for his first top-10 of
finish T8, his first top-10 in eight appearances at the British the season...36-hole leader at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot
1990 1 1 $3,974/255 Masters CUT CUT T38 T19 T10 CUT
1991 1 U.S. Open 83 T13 T60 T36 T5 5 T27 CUT T16 CUT
1992 2 1 5,550/261 British Open T22 T62 T52 CUT CUT T42 T59
1993 6 2 1 1 46,171/186 PGA T23 T26 CUT 2 CUT CUT T66 CUT
1994 26 22 1 1 4 6 334,409/50 THE PLAYERS T23 T11 CUT CUT T51 T6 CUT CUT T19 CUT CUT
1995 23 20 4 13 438,931/40 TOUR Championship 3 T5 24
1996 22 19 2 1 4 7 10 1,383,739/4 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 1 T33
1997 20 13 1 3 167,652/130 CA Championship CNL
1998 21 20 2 10 12 1,313,948/13
1999 21 15 4 9 662,461/64 Year 06 07 08
2000 21 11 1 5 418,780/113 Masters CUT CUT
2001 20 15 1 4 7 1,676,229/30 U.S. Open T6 T13 T29
2002 22 13 1 9 789,713/88 British Open T8 T7
2003 21 8 1 150,590/189 PGA T7 T23 T39
2004 27 13 1 3 440,906/151 THE PLAYERS T52 CUT
2006 17 15 1 1 7 10 1,811,811/34 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T9
2007 23 19 1 2 1 9 14 110,455/2 4,663,077/4 Bridgestone Invitational T41 T43
2008 22 16 1 6 13 108,381/14 2,438,304/23 CA Championship T35 T6
Total 337 233 4 8 7 61 120 17,143,884
NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 1996, 2007; Ryder Cup, 2008; Dunhill Cup, 1996.
Nationwide tour
1990 2 2 1 1 1 $10,080/86
1991 12 7 1 4 11,298/85
1992 1 1 1,065/227
1993 3 1 820/226
Total 18 11 1 2 5 23,263

Steve STRICKER
Steve Stricker (Continued)
GC at 1-under 139, but weekend rounds of 76-73 dropped Harrington, Scott Verplank, Justin Leonard, Nick O’Hern,
him to T6. First top-10 in a major since a T10 at the 2001 Toru Taniguchi and Fulke. Third career victory jumped Player STATISTICS
Masters Tournament...One week later, continued strong him from 91st to No. 47 in Official World Golf Ranking.
play with a T2 finish at the Booz Allen Classic, five strokes Had not made a cut in TOUR event since July 2000. Win 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
behind champion Ben Curtis. With $330,00 paycheck, was his first in 89 starts. 2000: For the first time in three Scoring Average............................................70.25 (23)
surpassed $1 million in season earnings for the first time years, managed to finish among top-10 only once. 1999: Driving Distance............................................283.6 (132)
since 2001...Finished T7 at the PGA Championship, thanks Finished fifth at U.S. Open for second consecutive year on Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.25% (178)
in part to a final-round 3-under 69. Second top-10 (2nd in strength of third-round 69, the only player under par that Greens in Regulation Pct..............................63.81% (94)
1998) in nine starts at the PGA. Second time in his career round. 1998: Recovered from off year in 1997 with strong Putting Average............................................1.785 (74)
that he posted two top-10s in majors (1998: T5-U.S. Open, campaign. In a limited schedule of 21 events, made 20 cuts.
2nd-PGA)...Recorded his fifth top-10 of the season with a Played only four times after Aug. 1, due to birth of first MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
2008 Low Round/Round: 63–World Golf Championships-
T7 at the Deutsche Bank Championship, earning a spot in child, and finished in top 10 each time. All in all, had career- CA Championship/4
following week’s Canadian Open field...At the Canadian best 10 top-10 finishes and 12 top-25s...Tied for third-round
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Career Low Round/Round: 62–2 times, most recent 2003
Open, posted four rounds in the 60s to finish solo 10th for lead with Vijay Singh at PGA Championship and closing 70 Phoenix Open/2
his sixth top-10 of the season...Kept hot streak going with left him two strokes shy of Singh...Followed second-place Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,260,000–2007 The
T9 finish at the 84 LUMBER Classic, third top-10 in as many finish at PGA Championship with another runner-up at Barclays/1
weeks and fourth in five starts. 2005: Playing with Past Greater Milwaukee Open...Won Wisconsin State Open by Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 World Golf
Champion status, earned fourth-place finish at the Chrysler 11 strokes. 1996: Impressive season included seven top- Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship/3
Classic of Tucson, one shot out of three-way playoff. 2004: 10s, all either firsts, seconds or thirds...Earned $1,383,739
2
Lost his fully-exempt card for the first time since the 1997 to finish fourth on money list...First PGA TOUR victory came
season after finishing 151st on the 2004 PGA TOUR money at Kemper Open, where he moved to within one stroke PERSONAL:
Player Biographies
list and seeing his three-year exemption for winning the of Jay Williamson’s lead with third-round 65 and closed Wife Nicki, who had been his caddie throughout his profes-
2001 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship expire... with 68 for three-stroke victory...Won again at Motorola sional career, gave up the bag in 1998 to deliver daughter
Lone top-10 was a T4 at the 2004 John Deere Classic with Western Open, with an eight-stroke victory...Also T2 at Bobbi Maria. Returned to caddie in 1999 at Milwaukee…
wife Nicki on the bag. 2003: Finished 189th on the 2003 NEC World Series of Golf, third at United Airlines Hawaiian Father-in-law Dennis Tiziani is the retired golf coach at
TOUR money list, his lowest finish since he joined the Open, Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic and THE TOUR University of Wisconsin…Brother-in-law Mario Tiziani
TOUR in 1994. Did not post a top-10 for the first time in his Championship; and T3 in front of home state fans at Greater played on TOUR in 2005…After failing to earn his TOUR
first 10 years on TOUR. 2002: Finished in the top 100 for Milwaukee Open...Was 2-3 in Presidents Cup...Was 5-0 on card in 2005 by two strokes at PGA TOUR Qualifying
the seventh time in his nine-year TOUR career. 2001: Won victorious Dunhill Cup team. 1994: T2 in second event as School, rediscovered game hitting balls out of a trailer in
first PGA TOUR title since 1996 Motorola Western Open, a TOUR member, Northern Telecom Open...T3 at Canon the December snow on the practice range at Cherokee CC
defeating Pierre Fulke, 2 and 1, in 36-hole final of World Greater Hartford Open. Finished 50th on the money list that in Madison, WI…Inducted into the Wisconsin State Golf
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. year, fourth among rookies. Amateur: All-American selec- Association Hall of Fame in December 2007.
Earned way to $1 million by defeating (in order) Padraig tion at University of Illinois in 1988-89.

sutherland, Kevin
Kevin Sutherland
EXEMPT STATUS: 11th in 2008 FedExCup points EDUCATION: Fresno State University (1987, Business)
FULL NAME: Kevin John Sutherland SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball, baseball
Player biographies

BIRTHDATE: July 4, 1964 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BIRTHPLACE: Sacramento, CA
RESIDENCE: Sacramento, CA
FAMILY: Wife, Mary; Keaton (8/28/00)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): Recorded his second career top-10 finish in a major champi- Mary, gave birth to their first child just 10 days prior to tour-
2002 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play onship with a T9 at the PGA Championship. 2006: Ended the nament. Finished T10. 1999: Finished with four top-10s and
Championship. season 115th on the TOUR money list, the lowest spot since eight top-25s. Top-10s came in Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
he finished No. 135 as a rookie in 1996. But managed to (T8), Buick Invitational (T4), FedEx St. Jude Classic (T6) and
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: retain his fully-exempt status for 10th consecutive season. Las Vegas Invitational (T6). 1998: At Buick Invitational,
T2—The Barclays; T4—FBR Open; T7—EDS Byron Nelson 2005: In first start, earned a T6 at the Buick Invitational... rounds of 68-67-70 left him one stroke shy of second career
Championship; 8—John Deere Classic, Shell Houston Posted unofficial T7 at the rain-shortened Nissan Open, playoff. 1997: Came close to victory at Shell Houston Open,
Open. where he posted rounds of 67-69, three shots out of Adam sharing 54-hole lead with Phil Blackmar. He and Blackmar
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Scott-Chad Campbell playoff. 2004: His four top-10s were shot final-round 70s before Blackmar won with a birdie on
2008 SEASON: the most since he posted seven in 2001...Held a share first playoff hole. 1991-92: Member of Nationwide Tour.
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Had a career year with more than $2 million in earnings and of the 36-hole lead with Jerry Kelly at THE PLAYERS Amateur: Second-team All-American at Fresno State.
qualified for THE TOUR Championship for the first time in Championship after opening 66-69. Finished T6 after rounds
his career. Made 22 cuts in 26 events entered and posted of 73-73 on the weekend. 2003: Finished T9 at the World PERSONAL:
12 top-25s…In third start of the season, was tied for the Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship Brother David was a member of PGA TOUR from 1997-2004.
lead after first round of the FBR Open with a 6-under-par after losing to Adam Scott in the third round (2 and 1). 2002: The two were paired together for the first time on TOUR
65. Shot 66-69 on the weekend to finish T4...Added top-10 Earned first TOUR title in his 184th career start. Became during first two rounds of 1999 Compaq Classic of New
finishes in back-to-back starts at the Shell Houston Open first player to make a World Golf Championships event Orleans…Won 1997 EA Sports Challenge Championship,
(T8) and the EDS Byron Nelson Championship (T7)...Fourth his first career victory with a win at Accenture Match Play defeating defending champion Paul Goydos.
top-10 of the season was an eighth-place finish at the John Championship. Beat fellow Sacramento, CA, native Scott
Deere Classic. Fired a 3-under 68 on the final day at The
Barclays to get into a playoff with Vijay Singh and Sergio
McCarron 1-up in the 36-hole final at La Costa Resort and
Spa. Became the highest seed (No. 62) to win the tourna-
Player STATISTICS
Garcia. Parred the first playoff hole as Singh and Garcia ment. Key shot was and up-and-down for par from the front
made birdies and finished T2 with Garcia after Singh bird- 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
bunker on the final hole. Used claw putting grip to win Scoring Average............................................70.19 (20)
ied the second playoff hole to win. He moved from 57th to just one week after experimenting with it at Nissan Open.
third in the FedExCup standings...Finished 15th in his debut Driving Distance............................................289.5 (74)
2001: Shattered previous mark for top-25s with 13 (previ- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.64% (115)
at THE TOUR Championship. Result placed him 11th in the ous best was 12 in 2000)...Opening 67 gave him six-way
final FedExCup standings...Moved inside the top 20 on the Greens in Regulation Pct..............................67.35% (18)
share of the first-round lead at Touchstone Energy Tucson Putting Average............................................1.797 (118)
money list with a runner-up finish to Cameron Beckman at Open. Closing 68 left him one shy of winner Garrett Willis...
the Frys.com Open. Lost on the second extra hole with a Managed to eclipse the $1-million mark in a single season MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
par by Beckman. for the first time in his career with T7 at the Advil Western 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Frys.com Open/3
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Open...Participated in the British Open for the first time and Career Low Round/Round: 63–7 times, most recent 2008
2007: Had best season since 2003, with a runner-up fin- finished T9, his first top-10 in a major championship. 2000: Frys.com Open/3
ish and three top-10s...Tied for the 54-hole lead with Phil Best showing came at the Buick Invitational, a T5...At Canon Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,000,000–2002 World
Mickelson at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Greater Hartford Open, shot a final-round 65, his lowest Golf Championships–Accenture Match Play Championship/1
Finished runner-up after a closing 1-under 71 at Pebble final-round score of the year, to place T9...Held first-round Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Touchstone
Beach, five strokes behind Mickelson...Finished T6 at the lead at Bell Canadian Open after opening 65. Entered the Energy Tucson Open/32
John Deere Classic, his second top-10 of the season... event as a last-minute commitment due to fact his wife,
1991 1 1 $2,030/296 Masters CUT T33
1995 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT T44 T37 T28 CUT T58
1996 33 21 1 4 144,828/135 British Open T9 CUT
1997 27 17 1 4 6 455,860/52 PGA T76 T44 CUT CUT CUT T43 T18 CUT 77 T9 T63
1998 30 22 1 3 9 444,429/66 THE PLAYERS T42 CUT CUT T58 CUT T48 T6 T68 CUT T58 CUT
2000 27 21 4 12 728,635/66 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 1 T9
2002 28 18 1 3 7 1,569,529/36 CA Championship T27
2003 27 21 3 9 1,092,918/67
2004 27 16 4 5 928,760/85
2005 26 19 3 9 845,875/101
2006 29 21 7 751,626/115
2007 25 17 1 3 7 92,365/56 1,351,942/67
2008 26 22 2 6 12 109,378/11 2,581,311/18
Total 366 258 1 5 1 45 108 13,085,208
nationwide Tour
1990 2 1 1 $1,475/176
1991 26 16 1 2 8 30,221/40
1992 15 6 1 2 4 21,444/63
1993 5 5 1 5 15,113/91
1994 4 3 1 2 10,130/106
1995 26 21 7 12 60,822/32
Total 78 52 2 13 32 139,205

Vaughn TAYLOR
Vaughn Taylor
EXEMPT STATUS: 98th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Augusta State University (1999, Business
FULL NAME: Vaughn Joseph Taylor Administration)
BIRTHDATE: March 9, 1976 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003)
BIRTHPLACE: Roanoke, VA
RESIDENCE: Augusta, GA
FAMILY: Single
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): the TPC Sawgrass, recorded his first top-10 at THE PLAYERS May by Monday qualifying at the Virginia Beach Open and
Championship with his T8 finish...A week after missing the finishing second. Based on his top-25 finish, made it into the
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2004 Reno-Tahoe Open. 2005 Reno-Tahoe Open.
cut in his hometown of Augusta at the Masters, held the field the following week at the SAS Carolina Classic, where
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): first-round lead at the Verizon Heritage with an 8-under 63. he posted his second consecutive runner-up finish. Broke
2003 Knoxville Open. Closed with a 66, Sunday’s low round, to finish T3...Finished through for his first career win on the Nationwide Tour at
T6 at the Wachovia Championship with four under-par the Knoxville Open. Shot a final-round, 8-under-par 64 and
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: rounds. It was his fourth top-10 of the season and third in then won on the first playoff hole against Joe Ogilvie to col-
T2—Ginn sur Mer Classic; T8—Bob Hope Chrysler his last five starts...Collected a career-best fifth top-10 of lect $85,500. 2000: Was a member of the Nationwide Tour.
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Classic. the season with his T7 finish at the Memorial Tournament... Amateur: Qualified for the 1998 U.S. Open at The Olympic
2008 SEASON: Made a 38-foot putt for par on the 72nd hole to finish tied Club in San Francisco. Posted rounds of 76-76 and missed
Player Biographies
Earned more than $1 million for the fifth consecutive for fourth with Scott Verplank at the Buick Open. The putt the cut...Four-time winner on the Hooters Tour...Honorable
season and had career highs in cuts made (21) and starts allowed him to jump from No. 11 on the U.S. Ryder Cup Mention All-American during his senior season at Augusta
(32)…Year was highlighted by a pair of top-10 finishes, team standings to No. 7. A miss would have only moved him State University. Teammate with Richard Johnson, who
bookends to his season…First finished T8 at the Bob Hope to No. 10. Matched his career-low round with a 9-under 63 was No. 1 on the 2007 Nationwide Tour money list.
Chrysler Classic in January…Ranked 129th on the money in the third round...Finished seventh on the U.S. Ryder Cup
list entering the event, finished T2 in November at the Ginn Team list, where he earned one-half point for the team (0-1- PERSONAL:
1)...Ended season second in Putting Average (1.725) behind Moved to Augusta, GA as an infant. Attended high school
sur Mer Classic in the PGA TOUR Fall Series. Moved to (Hephzibah High) and college (Augusta State) there and still
100th with the finish. Daniel Chopra (1.712)...Placed 35th on the money list to earn
a return trip to the Masters (top 40 invited). 2005: Finished resides near his parents.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: No. 36 on the money list to earn invitation to Masters for
2007: Fourth consecutive season with more than $1 million the first time in 2006...In defense of 2004 Reno-Tahoe Open
in earnings and multiple top-10 finishes...Part of the three- title, led wire-to-wire with rounds of 64-67-63-72--267, Player STATISTICS
way 18-hole lead with Paul Casey and Tiger Woods at the topping runner-up Jonathan Kaye by three strokes. The 267
Arnold Palmer Invitational after a 6-under-par 64. Led Ben total (21-under-par) set a tournament record by four strokes. 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Curtis by two strokes through 54 holes, but finished solo Led by six strokes entering the final round after setting a Scoring Average............................................70.67 (71)
third, three strokes behind champion Vijay Singh after a tournament 54-hole record with a 195 total...Jumped to No. Driving Distance............................................288.0 (82)
closing 73...T10 finish at the Masters Tournament marked 31 on the PGA TOUR Official Money List with a third-place Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.40% (110)
his best career finish in a major championship. Was in third finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship, aided by rounds Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.48% (81)
at 143 after two rounds in his attempt to become the first Putting Average............................................1.767 (36)
of 67-68 on the weekend. 2004: One of five rookies to win
Augustan to win the Masters since Larry Mize in 1987...Put on TOUR and one of four to earn more than $1 million in his
his season earnings over the $1-million mark for the fourth MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
first season...Claimed his first TOUR victory by rolling in an 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–AT&T National/3
straight year with a T4 finish at the Verizon Heritage... 11-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to win a four-way
Struggled during the middle of the year but closed by mak- Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 2006
playoff at the Reno-Tahoe Open. Made a 14-foot birdie putt Buick Open/3
ing the cut in six of his last eight starts to wind up No. 70 on the last hole of regulation for a 3-over 75 and tied home-
on the money list. 2006: Posted a career-high six top-10s Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $540,000–2 times,
town favorite Scott McCarron, rookie Hunter Mahan and most recent 2005 Reno–Tahoe Open/1
and made his first U.S. Ryder Cup Team...After becom- Australia’s Steve Allan at 10-under 278. 2003: Finished 11th Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 EDS Byron
ing the only first-time participant at the 2005 Mercedes on Nationwide Tour money list to earn his initial TOUR card. Nelson Championship/37
Championships to finish in the top-10 (T8), followed a year Began season with no status, but stormed out of the gate in
later with a T4 at Kapalua...In just his second career start at
1998A 1 Masters CUT T10 CUT
2000A 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT
2004 27 16 1 4 8 $1,176,434/67 British Open T66 CUT
2005 32 19 1 1 4 8 1,827,574/36 PGA T28 CUT CUT CUT
2006 26 18 1 6 9 1,783,945/35 THE PLAYERS T32 T8 CUT CUT
2007 28 18 1 3 5 91,504/63 1,313,353/70 Bridgestone Invitational T18 T61 T27
Total 147 92 2 1 3 19 37 7,154,727
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2006.
2000 12 7 2 4 $50,986/85
2001 1
2002 10 5 1 2 24,798/127
2003 17 10 1 2 5 6 223,988/11
2004 1 1 1 7,250/214
Total 41 23 1 2 8 13 307,023

Thompson, Nicholas
Nicholas Thompson
EXEMPT STATUS: 41st on 2008 money list FAMILY: Single
FULL NAME: Nicholas David Thompson EDUCATION: Georgia Tech (2005, Business Management)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars

BIRTHPLACE: Plantation, FL Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007)
RESIDENCE: Coral Springs, FL; plays out of
TPC Eagle Trace
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2002, third team in 2004 and honorable mention in 2002-03.
T2—2008 Ginn sur Mer Classic. 2007: Made the cut in 23 of 31 events during the 2007 Part of the 2002 ACC championship team. Won one col-
Nationwide Tour season, with 11 top-25s. Finished No. 6 on legiate tournament during the 2004-05 season and finished
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): the money list, with $328,331. Played in every tournament fifth on school’s all-time career scoring average list.
2007 HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship. with the exception of the Price Cutter Charity Championship.
Closed with a 4-under 68 and then parred the first extra hole
PERSONAL:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: In 2007, his sister Alexis became the youngest player to
T2—Ginn sur Mer Classic; T4—Zurich Classic of New to defeat David Morland IV in a playoff at the HSBC New qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at age 12 years, 4
Zealand PGA Championship. His first Tour win was worth
2
Orleans, EDS Byron Nelson Championship; T5—RBC months and 1 day. She survived the qualifier at Heathrow
Canadian Open; T7—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, $113,684 and moved him into the top spot on the money (FL) CC to make it to Pine Needles (NC) where Nicholas
list. He would fall no lower than sixth the rest of the year.
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The Barclays. helped her in practice rounds before going to that week’s
His victory helped him earn co-Player of the Month honors Nationwide Tour event. Alexis bettered the previous age
2008 SEASON: with Scott Sterling for January/February. Had back-to-back mark of 12 years, 11 months, 21 days set by Morgan Pressel
Sophomore season on TOUR included career-best num- top-10 finishes at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic in 2001.
bers in starts (36), cuts made (21), money ranking (No. (T6) and the Henrico County Open (T8). Fourth top-10 of
41), earnings ($1,869,329), top-10 finishes (6) and top-25 the season came at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs,
finishes (11). Played in the first three events of the PGA where he posted the day’s best round of 64 Sunday to fin- Player STATISTICS
TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup, finishing No. 41 in the final ish one stroke behind tournament winner Nick Flanagan.
standings…Recorded first top-10 finish of the season with Still collected $70,200 for his efforts to virtually lock a PGA 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
a T7 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am…Second TOUR card for the 2008 season. Other top-10 finishes were Scoring Average............................................71.04 (112)
top-10 of the year came at the Zurich Classic, where bogeys posted at the Knoxville Open (T9), Northeast Pennsylvania Driving Distance............................................295.4 (36)
on his final two holes left him three shots shy of eventual Classic (T10) and Albertsons Boise Open (third). 2006: Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.85% (52)
winner Andres Romero. Finished a then-career-best T4… Made the cut in 15 of 32 starts during his 2006 PGA TOUR Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.14% (145)
Matched the T4 just three starts later at the EDS Byron rookie season. Best finish was a T6 at the B.C. Open pre- Putting Average............................................1.801 (138)
Nelson Championship, where a final-round 67 left him five sented by Turning Stone Resort. Shot a final-round 64 to
shots behind champion Adam Scott…Claimed his fourth move from a T24 after 54 holes. Held the 18-hole lead at MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
top-10 of the year with a T5 at the RBC Canadian Open the 84 Lumber Classic after shooting an 8-under-par 64. 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Justin Timberlake Shriners
in July. With the finish, moved to 46th on the FedExCup Earned his TOUR status thanks to a T3 finish at the 2005 Hospitals for Children Open/2
points list and 49th on the money list…Rallied from an Qualifying Tournament. Made it through all three stages in Career Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent 2006
opening 75 to play 10-under par over the final three rounds his first attempt at Q-School after a strong collegiate career 84 LUMBER Classic/1
and placed T7 at The Barclays, moving to 20th in the PGA at Georgia Tech. Medalist during first stage at the TPC Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $276,000–2008 Ginn
TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup standings…Included in a Tampa Bay. Amateur: Member of the winning U.S. team sur Mer Classic/T2
group of five players who finished 6-under 282 and one shot in the 2005 Walker Cup. Teammates included PGA TOUR Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 ADT Skills
behind tournament winner Ryan Palmer at the Ginn sur Mer members J.B. Holmes and Jeff Overton, who also made it Challenge/139
Classic. Collected a career-best $276,000 for his efforts. through Q-School that year. Second-team All-American in
2006 32 15 1 1 $264,717/180 U.S. Open CUT
2008 36 21 1 6 11 101,556/41 1,869,329/41 PGA T24
Total 68 36 1 7 12 2,134,046 THE PLAYERS T21
nationwide Tour
2006 3 2 1 1 $24,468/140
2007 31 23 1 1 1 7 11 328,331/6
Total 34 25 1 1 1 8 12 352,798

David TOMS
David Toms
EXEMPT STATUS: Multiple tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Sonya; Carter Phillip, Anna
(through 2011) EDUCATION: Louisiana State University
FULL NAME: David Wayne Toms SPECIAL INTERESTS: Duck hunting, snow skiing, water
HEIGHT: 5-10 skiing, LSU sports
BIRTHDATE: January 4, 1967 Q SCHOOL: 1991
BIRTHPLACE: Monroe, LA Nationwide Tour Graduate (1995)
RESIDENCE: Shreveport, LA
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (12): Stanford St. Jude Championship, his sixth consecutive top- (0-3-1). 2005: Went over the $3-million mark for the fourth
10 in Memphis...One week later, posted T5 at the U.S. time in his 13 years on TOUR. Missed matching career-high
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1997 Quad City Classic. 1999 Sprint International, Buick
Challenge. 2000 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. Open, four strokes behind champion Angel Cabrera. Second in top-10s by one with 11 (12/2002), including a win, a
2001 Compaq Classic of New Orleans, PGA Championship, career U.S. Open top-10 in 11 starts...Was ranked 24th at second and a third. Recorded four straight top-10s for the
Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. 2003 Wachovia the start of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Had to first time in his career from FBR Open in February to The
Championship, FedEx St. Jude Classic. 2004 FedEx St. Jude withdraw from the Deutsche Bank Championship due to a Honda Classic in March…Earned 11th career TOUR victory
Classic. 2005 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match bad back and dropped to 31st in the standings. Finished T18 with a 6-and-5 win over Chris DiMarco in the final of the
Play Championship. 2006 Sony Open in Hawaii. at the BMW Championship and dropped to 33rd in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
2
standings, thereby missing THE TOUR Championship for the Championship. Took a 6-up lead after the 18-hole morning
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): first time since 1998...Made his third consecutive Presidents session. Was 9-up at one point. The 6-and-5 win marked the
Player Biographies
1995 Greater Greenville Classic, Wichita Open. Cup Team. Entered the 2007 Presidents Cup with a career largest margin of victory in tournament final history. The win
record of 2-7-1, but led the U.S. Team as he went unde- marked the fourth top-10 in six starts (2000-2005) at the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: feated (4-0-1) and totaled 4.5 points. 2006: Collected a first, Accenture Match Play Championship. With the victory,
T8—Viking Classic. second and third for the second straight season. Finished in moved into the top 10 (No. 9) in the Official World Golf
2008 SEASON: the top-15 on the TOUR money list for the seventh time in Ranking for the first time since after the 2004 Nissan Open.
Claimed six top-25 finishes, including a season-best T8 the last eight years…Earned 12th career TOUR victory by With the $1.3 million paycheck, surpassed Nick Price for
at the Viking Classic in September…Past champion held five strokes at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Tied with Chad sixth all-time on the PGA TOUR in earnings with more than
the first-round lead at the Wachovia Championship with a Campbell heading into the final round after shooting a TOUR $20 million...Forced to withdraw from the 84 Lumber Classic
5-under 67 and finished T17…Making his first start at the career-best 9-under-par 61 in the third round. The 61 set the during the first round on Sept. 15. Rushed off the course and
Viking Classic since 1998, posted a 6-under 66 on Sunday course record at Waialae CC. Birdied two of the first three stayed in Pittsburgh’s UPMC-Presbyterian Hospital for over-
to finish T8. It was his first top-10 finish of the season. The holes on Sunday and won going away with a final-round 65, night observation. Doctors diagnosed a heart condition
last time he failed to crack the top-10 in a season was in topping Campbell and Rory Sabbatini by five strokes. One of called Supraventricular Tachycardia, a general term for a
1994…Exempt through 2011 based upon multiple PGA four players with official TOUR victories in each of the last rapid heart rate originating above the ventricles. Non-life-
TOUR victories in multiple years, beginning with a five- four years...Finished T2 at the Ford Championship at Doral, threatening ailment that was cured through surgery in mid-
year exemption for winning the 2001 PGA Championship. one stroke behind champion Tiger Woods. Three-putted November. TOUR members Steve Jones and Phil Tataurangi
Subsequent victories added years to the exempt status. 72nd hole with Woods in the fairway behind him, allowing underwent similar procedures in previous years...One week
Woods to win with a final bogey...Suffered a back injury later, posted a 1-3-0 record at The Presidents Cup, including
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: during the first round of the U.S. Open at Winged Foot in a 2-and-1 Sunday Singles victory over Trevor Immelman.
2007: Another solid season for the TOUR veteran as he led mid-June. Withdrew before the second round and returned 2004: Finished outside the top 10 (No. 22) on the TOUR
the U.S. team with a 4-0-1 record at The Presidents Cup... to action at the Buick Open in early August...Made his third money list for the first time since 2000...Missed the
Best finish was a T3 for the two-time champion at the consecutive U.S. Ryder Cup Team, earning one-half point Mercedes Championships due to December 9, 2003, surgery
1989 5 1 $1,463/278 Masters T6 CUT T49 T31 T36 T8 CUT
1990 3 U.S. Open CUT W/D CUT T16 T66 T45 T5 T20
1992 30 14 1 1 4 148,712/101 British Open T4 CUT 83 CUT T30
1993 32 12 3 5 120,952/123 PGA CUT CUT CUT T41 1 CUT T29 T17
1994 32 16 4 87,607/164 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT T20 T38 T12 T19 CUT CUT
1996 29 16 2 8 205,188/105 TOUR Championship T12 T11 T2 3 T21 T10
1997 27 17 1 2 7 460,355/49 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T5 2 T9
1998 26 18 1 3 11 635,073/44 Bridgestone Invitational T13 T15 T33 T6
1999 32 21 2 1 1 7 17 1,959,672/10 CA Championship T11 T25 CNL T4 5 T13
2000 31 26 1 1 6 19 2,002,068/15
2001 28 23 3 1 9 16 3,791,595/3 Year 05 06 07 08
2002 27 25 3 1 12 20 3,459,739/4 Masters CUT CUT 9 T42
2003 26 19 2 1 7 11 3,710,905/8 U.S. Open T15 W/D T5 T60
2004 24 17 1 7 13 2,357,531/22 British Open DQ CUT
2005 25 19 1 1 1 11 14 3,962,013/5 PGA T10 T16 T42 T15
2006 22 17 1 1 1 6 13 2,911,187/11 THE PLAYERS T68 CUT T64 T32
2007 22 19 1 7 11 94,609/33 2,095,837/32 TOUR Championship T22 T14
2008 20 16 1 6 92,990/136 799,114/131 Accenture Match Play Championship 1 T9 T9 T17
Total 441 296 12 9 7 84 179 28,709,011 Bridgestone Invitational T9 T8 T61 T48
CA Championship T6 53 T45
Nationwide tour
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (3), 2002, 2004, 2006; The Presidents Cup (3), 2003, 2005,
1990 26 12 1 1 5 $20,943/49 2007; World Cup, 2002.
1991 6 4 3 3,372/149
1993 1
1995 27 18 2 1 2 10 15 174,892/3
Total 60 34 2 2 2 11 23 199,206

Toms, David
David Toms (Continued)

Player biographies
on left wrist (bone spurs)...Defending champion became the third title of the season at the Michelob Championship at
third player to win back-to-back titles at the FedEx St. Jude Kingsmill, shooting 67-68 on the weekend to win for the Player STATISTICS
Classic, joining Dave Hill (1969-70) and Lee Trevino (1971- second consecutive year in Williamsburg, VA...Made four-
72). Opened a seven-stroke lead entering the final round man playoff at THE TOUR Championship, losing to Mike Scoring Average............................................70.32 (42)
after opening 67-63-65. Posted final-round, 2-over 73 to Weir’s birdie on the first playoff hole. 2000: Earned fourth Driving Distance............................................282.2 (146)
end streak of 11 consecutive rounds in the 60s at the FedEx PGA TOUR title and for the first time in career won in con- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.58% (72)
St. Jude Classic, but still captured event by six over runner- secutive seasons with playoff victory at Michelob Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.20% (90)
up Bob Estes...Finished sixth on the Ryder Cup team points Championship at Kingsmill. Made five-foot par putt on first Putting Average............................................1.767 (36)
list to make his second U.S. Ryder Cup squad. 2003: Won playoff hole to beat Mike Weir. Victory marked first time he
twice, at the Wachovia Championship and FedEx St. Jude won by coming from behind (trailed by two entering final MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Classic, and had a third straight season inside the money round). 1999: Breakthrough season where he was one of 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–Travelers Championship/3
list top 10...Despite severe food poisoning during the week, seven multiple winners on way to 10th-place finish on Career Low Round/Round: 61–2006 Sony Open in
finished runner-up to Tiger Woods in the World Golf TOUR money list...Picked up second career TOUR title at Hawaii/3
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Was Sprint International. Victory was second wire-to-wire win Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,300,000–2005 World
four down after 18 holes in the 36-hole final at La Costa (1997 Quad City Classic). Birdied last two holes at Castle Golf Championships–Accenture Match Play Championship/1
Resort and Spa, and lost 2 and 1...Earned first victory in 42 Pines GC to defeat David Duval by three points. Came close Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 THE
starts at the inaugural Wachovia Championship. Despite a to wins in back-to-back weeks, finishing T2 at Reno-Tahoe PLAYERS Championship/5
quadruple-bogey 8 on the 72nd hole, held off Vijay Singh, Open...Played through back pain to earn third TOUR title at
Robert Gamez and Brent Geiberger by two shots for eighth Buick Challenge. Shared second-round lead and held
2
career TOUR title...Carded four rounds in the 60s to capture 54-hole lead prior to defeating Stuart Appleby by three bers…In 2003, created the David Toms Foundation. The
the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Used final-round 7-under 64 to strokes. Had to quit Wednesday pro-am after one hole due foundation helps underprivileged, abused and abandoned
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overcome 54-hole leader Richard S. Johnson. Has reached to severe back pain. 1998: Made an impression in first children through funding programs that are designed to
multiple TOUR victories in three seasons (1999, 2001, Masters Tournament appearance in 1998. Shot final-round enhance a child’s character, self-esteem and career pos-
2003)...Underwent surgery on his left wrist on Dec. 9 to 64, one off Augusta National course record and one shy of sibilities. Foundation assisted those displaced by Hurricane
remove bone spurs. 2002: Despite not winning for the first record for any major championship. Hot finish helped Katrina, raising more $1.5 million. Annual charity pro-am in
time on TOUR since 1998, finished fourth on TOUR money Masters rookie to T6 finish. Back-nine 29 tied tournament Birmingham, AL, nets more than $400,000 for the Big Oak
list with $3,461,794...Earned a career-best 12 top-10 fin- record, as did his six consecutive birdies on holes 12-17. Ranch, a home for orphaned children. Since its inception,
ishes, tied for second on TOUR, including three runner-up 1997: Captured first TOUR title at Quad City Classic by the Toms Foundation has made more than $3 million in
finishes (lost in playoff to Sergio Garcia at Mercedes three strokes after sharing 54-hole lead. 1995: Won grants. The Wall Street Journal in 2006 cited the Toms
Championships, T2 at Colonial and solo second at Buick Greenville Classic in playoff over Tom Scherrer...Won Foundation as having the lowest percentage of expenses of
Challenge)...In first Ryder Cup appearance, led U.S. squad another playoff over E.J. Pfister at Wichita Open. 1992: any athletic foundation that gave a minimum of $600,000 to
with a 3-1-1 record, including a singles victory over Sergio Opened Kemper Open with course-record-tying 63, first charity…Grew up playing baseball with future major leagu-
Garcia. 2001: Best season on TOUR, with three victories time he set foot on TPC at Avenel. 1991: First qualified for ers Ben McDonald and Albert Belle…Helped in re-design
(second only to Tiger Woods’ five), nine top 10s and third TOUR by finishing 24th in Qualifying Tournament. Amateur: of Palmetto Dunes Club (Louisiana) in 1999. First David
place on money list ($3,791,595)...Captured first major, the First-team All-American at LSU in 1988-89, when he was Toms signature course, Carter Plantation in Springfield, LA,
PGA Championship, in dramatic fashion. Shot 66-65-65 to named Southeastern Conference Player of the Year...Won opened to the public in October 2003. Worked with Rees
hold the 54-hole lead, which included an ace on the par-3 the Junior World Championship and the PGA Junior Jones on the 18-hole course at Redstone that is the site
15th in Saturday’s third round. Battled playing competitor Championship as a junior golfer in 1984. of the Shell Houston Open. Also worked with Jones on
Phil Mickelson in the final round. Holding a one-stroke lead the redesign of Baton Rouge CC and has a new signature
over Mickelson on the par-4 18th hole, he chose to lay up PERSONAL: course in Larose, LA, opening in early 2009…Shared the
short of a water hazard in front of the green after studying Honorary captain at 2001 LSU-Tulane football game, Golf Writers Association of America’s 2006 Charlie Bartlett
a poor lie from 213 yards away. He wedged to 12 feet and participating in pre-game coin toss. Received a standing Award with Louisianans Kelly Gibson and Hal Sutton for
sank the par putt for the win after Mickelson’s long birdie ovation from 90,000 fans at Tiger Stadium…Teammates their combined $2-million-plus in aid to Hurricane Katrina
putt rolled just short...First victory of the season came on at Louisiana State included Bob Friend, Emlyn Aubrey, Perry and Hurricane Rita victims.
home soil at the Compaq Classic of New Orleans...Won Moss and Greg Lesher, current or former PGA TOUR mem-

D.J. TRAHAN
D.J. Trahan (TRAY-han)

(through 2010) EDUCATION: Clemson University (2003, Sports
FULL NAME: Donald Roland Trahan, Jr. Management)
BIRTHPLACE: Atlanta, GA Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Mt. Pleasant, SC; plays out of Bulls Bay GC
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: cut...Helped lead Clemson to the 2003 NCAA title, the first in
school history. The No. 1-ranked Tigers became the first school
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2006 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. 2008 Bob Hope 2007: In just his third season on TOUR, collected three top-10
Chrysler Classic. finishes, including a runner-up effort at the Frys.com Open ben- in NCAA history to win their conference championship, an
efiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Held a share of the NCAA regional title and the NCAA Championship in the same
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 36-hole lead with George McNeill and Garrett Willis. Finished year...First-team All-American, first-team all-district and four-
2004 Miccosukee Championship. four behind McNeill after weekend rounds of 72-66. 2006: Had time All-ACC selection. Ben Hogan Award finalist. Had three
a successful sophomore season with his first victory and more wins among his nine top-10s during his junior year and was
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: NCAA Player of the Year...Member of the 2001 U.S. Walker
than $1 million in earnings…Collected his first PGA TOUR title
2
1—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; T4—U.S. Open; T5—BMW Cup team...Winner of the 2000 United States Public Links
Championship; T8—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone when he defeated Joe Durant on the third playoff hole at the
Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Was the outright leader after Championship, defeating PGA TOUR member Bubba Watson
Invitational.
Player Biographies
each of the first three rounds (by two strokes). Made a par 5 in the 37-hole final and TOUR member Kyle Thompson in the
2008 SEASON: on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Durant. Birdied the semifinals...ACC Rookie of the Year as a freshman...Won match
Won for the second time in his career and qualified for par-5 18th hole three times in the playoff. Win came in his at age 13 in the 1994 U.S. Junior Championship.
his first TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola... 65th career professional start on TOUR. 2005: Rookie season PERSONAL:
Surpassed $2 million in earnings for the first time in his included three top-10s and $806,304 in earnings...Posted first Father, Don, who has recorded 13 career aces, got him start-
career. At age 27, stormed back from a four-stroke deficit career top-10 in 18th start of career with a T9 at the Zurich ed in the game. Don is a golf instructor in South Carolina.
entering the final round to cruise to a three-stroke win over Classic of New Orleans...The next week finished solo ninth
Justin Leonard at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, marking at the Wachovia Championship and collected a season-best
his second career victory on TOUR. Final-round, 7-under payday of $174,000...Third top-10 of rookie campaign was T10 Player STATISTICS
65 moved him to 26-under 334 for career-best $918,000 at the John Deere Classic, closing with a 7-under-par 64 to
payday. Became just the second player in his 20s to win finish four shots behind champion Sean O’Hair....Shared the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the Bob Hope Chrylser Classic since 1988 (David Duval, 54-hole lead with eventual winner K.J. Choi at the Chrysler Scoring Average............................................70.33 (43)
1999)…Finished T4 at the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. Classic of Greensboro, but closed with a 3-over 75 to finish Driving Distance............................................291.3 (69)
Was one stroke back after 36 holes. It was his first made T13. 2004: Earned initial TOUR card after making it through Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.31% (71)
cut in a major championship in five professional starts… the final stage of the Qualifying Tournament in his second Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.25% (51)
Making just his second start in a World Golf Championships attempt. Finished T11...Spent the season on the Nationwide Putting Average............................................1.790 (97)
event, posted his third and final top-10 finish of the Tour, where he finished 26th on the money list...Wrapped up
FedExCup Regular Season with a T8 at the Bridgestone the final full-field event of the season with his first Tour win MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Invitational…A 7-under 63 (the second-best round of the at the Miccosukee Championship. Entered the final round four 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Travelers Championship/3
week) in the second round of the BMW Championship shots behind 54-hole leader Nick Watney, but a 6-under-par 65 Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Travelers
propelled him to a T5 finish, his fourth top-10 showing of catapulted him to a two-stroke win. 2003: Turned professional Championship/3
the season…Played in his first THE TOUR Championship Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $918,000–2008 Bob
at the FBR Capital Open in early June, where he missed cut...
Hope Chrysler Classic/1
presented by Coca-Cola in Atlanta, where he was born, and Played six PGA TOUR events and made one cut, at the Greater Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
finished T17. Finished 24th in the FedExCup standings. Hartford Open (T71). Amateur: Played in the 2001 Masters Texas Open/62
after winning the 2000 Public Links Championship, missing the
2001A 1 Masters CUT CUT
2003 6 1 $7,880 U.S. Open CUT T4
2004 1 PGA CUT T31
2005 28 14 3 7 806,304/103 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT T51
Total 126 67 2 1 12 24 5,260,168
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: Walker Cup, 2001; World Amateur Team Championship, 2002.
1999A 1
2002A 1 1
2003A 1
2004 27 16 1 5 7 $183,030/26
Total 30 17 1 5 7 183,030
European Tour
2008 6 4 2 2 $550,878

Triplett, Kirk
Kirk Triplett (TRIP-lit)

EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension FAMILY: Wife, Cathi; Conor Logan and Samuel Jacob
FULL NAME: Kirk Alan Triplett (1/19/96), Alexis Marie (3/17/00), Kobe Thomas (5/14/02)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-3 EDUCATION: University of Nevada (1985, Civil

WEIGHT: 200 Engineering)
BIRTHDATE: March 29, 1962 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Adoption
BIRTHPLACE: Moses Lake, WA TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1985
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ Q SCHOOL: 1989
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): due to elbow injury. Underwent right elbow surgery on damaged at Buick Invitational of California, where he placed four strokes
2000 Nissan Open. 2003 Reno-Tahoe Open. 2006 Chrysler tendons on July 21 and didn’t return until October at the FUNAI behind Peter Jacobsen. He then finished two strokes behind Greg
Classic of Tucson. Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Finished out of the top 125 Norman, tying for second at Canon Greater Hartford Open. Also T3
for the first time since joining the TOUR in 1990. Received a Minor at B.C. Open. 1994: Was part of four-way T2 at AT&T Pebble Beach
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Medical Extension. 2004: Made 19 cuts in 24 starts and collected National Pro-Am, one stroke behind Johnny Miller. 1992: Posted
1988 Alberta Open [Can]. six top-10s…Best finish was a T6 at Masters, tying a career-best first second-place finish at Shell Houston Open. 1990: Rookie
in six starts at Augusta. Sunday’s even-par 72 included an ace on on the PGA TOUR, earned status through the 1989 Qualifying
OTHER VICTORIES (1): the par-3 16th hole. 2003: Recorded first top-10 since the 2001 Tournament. 1988: Winner of Alberta Open, Sierra Nevada Open
2
1991 California State Open. Michelob Championship with a T2 at the Bay Hill Invitational...After and Fort McMurray Open...Played Australian, Asian and Canadian
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: withdrawing from the PGA Championship the week before, earned Tours from 1987-89.
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T50—John Deere Classic. second career TOUR victory at the Reno-Tahoe Open. University
of Nevada-Reno graduate tied the 72-hole tournament record of PERSONAL:
2008 SEASON: 17-under-par 271 thanks to a final-round 63.... 2002: Earned third Says of days on foreign tours: “I wouldn’t trade the experience
Played in just nine events on the PGA TOUR in 2008, making top-five finish in last four years at the John Deere Classic with for anything. I learned so much, not only about golf, but about
the cut in four events. Didn’t play until July because of right his third-place finish (T3-1999, second-2000). 2001: Finished in myself. I’ll be telling stories about Asia until the day I die.”...
elbow injury. Will play on a Major Medical Extension in 2009. the top-10 in three of the four majors. Did not play in British Open. Wife, Cathi, active in TOUR Wives Association, has served as
Has 19 events to earn $819,958, which coupled with earnings Best finish in a major before this season included T13 at the PGA his caddie on occasion...Known for his patented “bucket” golf
of $32,794 in 2008, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 money list Championship in 1995 and 1997...Began the defense of Nissan hat...Active in promoting adoption through the Fore Adoption
and earn the Major Medical Extension status for the remainder Open title with first-round 66, good for four-way share of lead. Foundation and the Dave Thomas Foundation. Places a photo
of the 2009 season. Skied to an 81 in second round and missed cut. First player to lead of a local foster child on his golf bag at every TOUR event to
after the first round and miss cut since Rod Pampling at 1999 British raise awareness for foster children. Also spends one afternoon
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: during the week with a local foster child.
2007: Made the cut in 12 of 25 events and recorded three top-25 Open...First top-10 of season came at Masters Tournament, a T6...
Recorded a T7 in season’s second major, U.S. Open at Southern
finishes...Finished outside the top 125 on the money list (No. 177)
for the second time in his 18-year PGA TOUR career. 2006: Lone Hills...Playing in his 10th PGA Championship, placed T10. 2000: Player STATISTICS
top-10 of the season was his third career win. Finished 111th on Earned first victory in 266th TOUR start, a one-stroke win over
Jesper Parnevik in Nissan Open. A clutch four-foot par putt on final 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the money list...Did not play after August, due to complications Scoring Average............................................72.84 (N/A)
with his surgically-repaired right elbow...Picked up his third career hole at Riviera CC brought victory after watching Parnevik drain a
birdie putt. Trailed 54-hole leader David Sutherland by one stroke Driving Distance............................................278.8 (N/A)
win at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson, closing with rounds of Driving Accuracy Percentage........................72.70% (N/A)
64-63. Final 36-hole total of 127 was one off tournament record before closing with 67...Almost won again at John Deere Classic,
where he lost on fourth playoff hole to Michael Clark II, the 2000 Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.78% (N/A)
set by Johnny Palmer in 1948. Final-round 9-under 63 brought Putting Average............................................1.798 (N/A)
him from six strokes behind to defeat Jerry Kelly by one. Opened PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Shot third-round 62 at TPC Deere
round with five straight birdies and closed with four birdies over Run, tying course record set day before by David Frost...Qualified for
last five holes. The 63 was the lowest final round posted by a U.S. Presidents Cup Team and was 3-0-1 in his first appearance in 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Children’s Miracle Network
winner in Tucson since Johnny Miller won with a final-round 61 team competition. 1999: Recorded his fifth and sixth third-place fin- Classic presented by Walmart/1
in 1975 and the comeback matched the tournament record set ishes at Touchstone Energy Tucson Open and John Deere Classic. Career Low Round/Round: 61–2000 Canon Greater
by Gene Littler in 1959. The 63 also matched Tiger Woods at the 1998: Posted four top-10s. 1997: Played in 26 events, finished in Hartford Open/3
Deutsche Bank Championship for low finish by a winner on TOUR the top-10 four times, including a solo third. 1996: Closed with a Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $558,000–2000 Nissan
that year. Win came two and one-half years since his last victory 68, one stroke shy of Willie Wood at the Deposit Guaranty Classic, Open/1
at the 2003 Reno-Tahoe Open, where he also fired a final-round for his fifth career runner-up finish...Won Merrill Lynch Pebble Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 The
9-under 63 to win on the final day. 2005: Limited to 18 events Beach Invitational. 1995: First of two runner-up finishes came International Presented by Qwest/25
1986 1 Masters CUT
1987 1 U.S. Open CUT CUT T33 CUT 66 T52 T23 T40 CUT
1990 26 13 1 2 5 $183,464/88 PGA CUT CUT T15 T13 CUT T13 CUT
1991 28 18 6 137,302/112 THE PLAYERS T36 T68 CUT T39 T45 67 T19 T10 T35
1992 25 10 1 1 2 175,868/85 TOUR Championship T20
1993 27 19 1 2 6 189,418/90
1994 26 19 1 8 15 422,171/38 Year 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
1995 27 24 2 1 7 17 644,607/29 Masters CUT T6 T40 CUT T6 T17
1996 22 16 1 3 8 321,714/65 U.S. Open CUT 56 T7 CUT T28 T20 CUT
1997 26 19 1 4 10 541,023/39 British Open T60
1998 25 18 4 10 472,145/59 PGA T49 T69 T10 T29 W/D CUT CUT
1999 26 19 2 5 12 863,399/47 THE PLAYERS T38 T42 T31 CUT T8 CUT T17 T63 T23
2000 28 21 1 1 1 10 14 2,099,943/11 TOUR Championship T8 T21
2001 26 19 1 5 12 1,388,202/38 Accenture Match Play Championship T33 T17 T9
2002 25 18 1 3 8 843,273/79 Bridgestone Invitational T33 DQ T28 T69
2003 25 20 1 1 5 12 2,001,561/29 CA Championship T14 CNL 65
2004 24 19 6 13 1,566,426/38
2005 18 9 1 7 598,145/128 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup, 2000.
2006 18 11 1 1 2 766,593/111
2007 25 12 3 1,033/173 316,034/173
2008 9 4 87/241 32,794/240
Total 459 308 3 8 8 67 162 13,564,082

Marc TURNESA
Marc Turnesa (tur-NESS-uh)
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner RESIDENCE: Palm Beach Gardens, FL; plays out of
(through 2010) Jonathans Landing GC (Jupiter, FL)
FULL NAME: Marc Brian Turnesa FAMILY: Single
HEIGHT: 6-0 EDUCATION: North Carolina State University (2000,
WEIGHT: 190 Communications)
BIRTHPLACE: Rockville Centre, NY Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): jump from 138th to 75th on the money list. Birdied Nos. 9, PERSONAL:
11, 12, 14 and 17 to reach 26-under before a bogey on the
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2008 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Part of a famous golf family. His great-uncle, Jim, won the
Open. par-4 18th. He broke the event mark of 264 set by George 1952 PGA Championship, and his grandfather, Mike, was
McNeill in 2007. a six-time winner on the PGA TOUR who finished second
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): to Ben Hogan in the 1948 PGA Championship. Mike was
2007 Miccosukee Championship. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: one of seven brothers, six of whom played on PGA TOUR.
2007: Enjoyed a successful rookie season on the Nationwide
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Tour, making the cut in 16 of 30 starts with nine top-25 fin- One of those, Joe, was a 15-time PGA TOUR winner. The
only brother who didn’t turn professional was Willie, the
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1—Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open; ishes. Finished the year No. 16 on the money list and was
T2—Viking Classic. never below No. 63...First top-10 finish of his career came at 1938 and 1948 U.S. Amateur champion and 1947 British
Amateur winner.
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the season-opening Movistar Panama Championship, where
2008 SEASON: he finished T5, three shots behind Miguel Carballo...Posted
Won in his rookie season on the PGA TOUR and ranked
No. 81 on the official money list, with 13 made cuts in 29
a then-career-best T3 finish at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at Player STATISTICS
The Cliffs, finishing two strokes behind tournament winner
starts…Recorded his first PGA TOUR hole-in-one when Nick Flanagan. Had two top-10 finishes the rest of the
he aced the 180-yard seventh hole using a 5-iron at Bay 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
season. The first was a T5 at the Rex Hospital Open. Then Scoring Average............................................71.16 (127)
Hill Club and Lodge during the final round of the Arnold at the last full-field event of the year, shot 15-under 269 to
Palmer Invitational…Held the outright lead after each of Driving Distance............................................285.1 (117)
win his first Tour title at the Miccosukee Championship by Driving Accuracy Percentage........................65.31% (78)
the first three rounds of the Viking Classic. Ended up in a one stroke over Jon Mills and David Mathis. The win, worth Greens in Regulation Percentage.................63.45% (137)
playoff on Sunday with Brian Gay and Will MacKenzie after $103,500, moved him from No. 43 to No. 13 on the money Putting Average............................................1.758 (18)
making double bogey on his 71st hole of regulation. Lost list to earn a berth the 2008 PGA TOUR. 2006: During the
to MacKenzie on the second playoff hole. His runner-up PGA TOUR National Qualifying Tournament, aced the 246- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
finish was a then-career best, topping his T22 finish at yard sixth hole during the fifth round on the Stadium Course. 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Justin Timberlake Shriners
the 2008 Northern Trust Open. He collected a career-best Earned his Nationwide Tour status after rebounding from an Hospitals for Children Open/1
$316,800 for his efforts, moving to No. 130 on the official opening round, 11-over 83 to finish T46 at Q-School. Made Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Justin Timberlake
money list…Completed a wire-to-wire victory for his first his way to the final stage after sharing individual medal- Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
PGA TOUR title, closing with a 4-under 68 to hold off ist honors with Steve Wheatcroft and Maarten Lafeber... Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $738,000–2008 Justin
Matt Kuchar by a stroke in the Justin Timberlake Shriners Finished fifth on the Gateway Tour money list...Winner of Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
Hospitals for Children Open. The fourth rookie to win on the Abacoa Classic on the Minor League Golf Tour. 2002: Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Justin
the PGA TOUR in 2008, he opened with rounds of 62, 64 Made three starts on the Nationwide Tour, with his only cut Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/138
and 69 at TPC Summerlin en route to a tournament-record coming in his first start at the Hershey Open (T20).
25-under 263 total. He earned a career-best $738,000 to

2008 29 13 1 1 2 4 1,174/168 $1,329,920/81
Total 29 13 1 1 2 4 1,329,920
nationwide Tour
2002 3 1 1 $5,128/220
2007 30 16 1 1 4 9 237,890/16
2008 1 1 4,350/228
Total 34 18 1 1 4 10 247,368

van pelt, Bo
Bo Van Pelt
EXEMPT STATUS: 115th on 2008 money list FAMILY: Wife, Carrie; Olivia (5/26/01), Trace (11/26/02),
FULL NAME: Bo Van Pelt Crew (8/9/06)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-4 EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University (1998, General

WEIGHT: 200 Business)
BIRTHDATE: May 16, 1975 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Billiards, basketball, movies,
BIRTHPLACE: Richmond, IN watching sports, boating
RESIDENCE: Tulsa, OK; plays out of GC of Oklahoma TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998
(Broken Arrow, OK) and Cedar Ridge CC Q SCHOOL: 1998
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2001, 2003)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: thanks to four top-10s. Made 23 cuts in 28 events entered... Collected $86,064 and finished 62nd on the final money
T2—2008 Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. In just his second career start at the TPC Sawgrass, recorded list. 1999: Made only seven cuts in rookie season on the
his first top-10 at THE PLAYERS Championship with his T8 PGA TOUR, including a season-best T20 finish at the Bell
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): finish…Finished T5 at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic, Canadian Open. 1998: Earned his first TOUR card with
2003 Omaha Classic. his 15th career top-10 on TOUR. 2005: First top-10 was T7 T17 finish at the 1998 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament.
in 13th start at the Shell Houston Open...The next week, Amateur: First team All-American at Oklahoma State in
2008 SEASON: posted second consecutive top-10 with a T5 finish at the 1997...Member of the 1997 Palmer Cup Team...1998 All Big
Got off to a quick start and used seven top-25 finishes to Zurich Classic of New Orleans...Closed with a 4-under 68 at 12 Team...Won three collegiate tournaments, including the
2
place in the top 125 on the money list for the fifth consecu- Muirfield Village Golf Club for a career-best effort of T3 at 1997 NCAA Central Regional.
tive season…Year started strong with a T2 showing at the the Memorial Tournament....Matched his career-best finish
PERSONAL:
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Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular in March. with a T3 at the Chrysler Championship. 2004: Returned to
Held the 18-, 36- and 54-hole leads at the inaugural event PGA TOUR for a third time, the second via the Nationwide Father, Bob, was fifth-round draft pick by the NFL’s
before finishing T2 behind Greg Kraft. Marked the best Tour money list...Finished 39th on the money list and quali- Philadelphia Eagles in 1967 after collegiate career at
finish of his TOUR career. Narrowly missed a 20-foot eagle fied for his first trip to the Masters in 2005...Posted his first Indiana…Bo and wife Carrie are involved in Habitat for
putt at the 72nd hole that would have tied him with Kraft… career top-10 on TOUR with a T4 at the Buick Invitational...A Humanity. They have donated two houses and were the
Held a share of the 18-hole lead and a two-shot advantage final-round, 5-under 65 gave him a T5 finish at the Bank of hosts for Tulsa’s 2007 and 2008 Habitat for Humanity Golf
through 36 holes of the Buick Open before weekend rounds America Colonial, his eighth top-25 finish of the season... Tournament.
of 73-72 left him T17. Two starts later finished T9 at the Buick Classic...Finished
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: T4 at the Booz Allen Classic, thanks to being one of only four Player STATISTICS
2007: Posted double figures in top-25 finishes (13) for a players with four rounds in the 60s. His $198,400 payday
fourth consecutive year and earned more than $1.5 million... lifted him over the $1-million mark in season earnings for 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Posted a final-round 70 in windy conditions at the Verizon the first time in his career...Claimed fifth top-10 (T7) at the Scoring Average............................................70.96 (103)
Heritage, one of only seven players to break par in the final U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. 2003: Recorded his Driving Distance............................................292.0 (58)
round, jumping from T25 to T10...Carded rounds of 67-64 first Nationwide Tour victory at the Omaha Classic thanks Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.06% (116)
on the weekend to finish T6 at the Travelers Championship. to his 26-under 262 total...Posted 16 top-25s in 24 events on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.30% (34)
Had a hole-in-one on No. 16 in the final round at TPC River the Nationwide Tour on way to fifth-place finish on money Putting Average............................................1.806 (156)
Highlands...Third top-10 was a T8 at the Viking Classic, part list. Finish allowed him to earn his PGA TOUR card for the
of the PGA TOUR Fall Series...Two weeks later, opened third time in his career and second time via the Nationwide MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
with rounds of 66-69 en route to a T5 finish at the Frys.com Tour. 2002: Made the cut in 10 of 28 events on the PGA 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent Buick
Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. Closed his TOUR with his only top-25 a T25 at the BellSouth Classic. Open/1
season with six consecutive cuts made, placing him at 55th Fired career-low, final-round 63 at the Greater Milwaukee Career Low Round/Round: 63–2002 Greater Milwaukee
on the money list. During his final run he posted par-or- Open. 2001: Finished 11th on Nationwide Tour money list Open/4
better scores in 22 of his 24 rounds, including a TOUR-best to earn second TOUR card. Finished in top 25 in 10 of his 17 Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $308,000–2008 Puerto
19 in a row starting with the opening round of the BMW cuts made, including two runner-up finishes at the Dayton Rico Open presented by Banco Popular/T2
Championship. His scoring average over his final six starts Open and Gila River Classic. Lost three-man playoff with Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Booz Allen
was 69.04. 2006: Finished in the top 75 on the money list Jason Caron and winner Ben Crane at Gila River. 2000: Classic/67
for the third straight season. Earned more than $1 million Made 27 starts on the Nationwide Tour, making 16 cuts.
1999 28 7 1 $70,080/210 Masters CUT
2002 28 10 1 139,357/191 U.S. Open T31 T40
2004 30 23 5 13 1,553,825/39 British Open T30 T52 CUT
2005 33 24 2 6 12 1,606,082/51 PGA T31 T17 CUT
2006 28 23 4 11 1,389,927/64 THE PLAYERS CUT T8 CUT CUT
2007 30 22 4 13 91,356/64 1,559,181/58
2008 32 20 1 1 7 97,440/79 903,967/115
Total 209 129 1 2 20 58 7,222,418
nationwide Tour
1999 1 1 1 $3,069/169
2000 27 16 1 3 6 84,064/62
2001 24 17 2 5 10 175,947/11
2002 1
2003 24 19 1 1 7 16 289,248/5
Total 77 53 1 2 2 15 33 552,328

Scott VERPLANK
Scott Verplank
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Kim; Scottie (7/14/92), Hannah (1/26/95),
(through 2009) Emma (8/15/97), Heidi Ann (2/12/04)
FULL NAME: Scott Rachal Verplank EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University (1986, Business)
HEIGHT: 5-9 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Playing with his kids, quail hunt-
WEIGHT: 165 ing, Oklahoma State football
BIRTHDATE: July 9, 1964 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1986
BIRTHPLACE: Dallas, TX Q SCHOOL: 1987
RESIDENCE: Edmond, OK JOINED TOUR: 1986
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: earnings with $166,110 paycheck...Recorded his first top-10
in 21 career World Golf Championships starts with a T9
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1985 Western Open. 1988 Buick Open. 2000 Reno-Tahoe 2007: Earned first TOUR win since 2001 at the EDS
Open. 2001 Bell Canadian Open. 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Byron Nelson Championship. Win for Dallas resident was at the Bridgestone Invitational...Former Oklahoma State
Championship. especially memorable, as he had strong ties to tourna- star finished T9 at the PGA Championship in Tulsa amidst
ment namesake Byron Nelson, who passed away in 2006. thousands of supporters. Found himself in the final pairing
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): Finished 14th in final FedExCup standings on the strength and two shots behind eventual champion Tiger Woods
1998 World Cup of Golf [indiv]. of the win and eight other top-10s...Shared the 36-hole through 36 holes before weekend rounds of 74-71 dropped
lead with Justin Rose at the 90-hole Bob Hope Chrysler him out of contention...With four rounds in the 60s, finished
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Classic after opening 66-66-132. Finished T8...Overcame T5 in eighth career appearance at THE TOUR Championship
2006 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge [w/Stewart Cink, Zach presented by Coca-Cola…Was 4-0-0 for victorious U.S.
Johnson]. a three-shot deficit to Luke Donald in the final round of
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the EDS Byron Nelson Championship. Fired four rounds in Presidents Cup Team. 2006: Finished in the top 50 on the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: the 60s en route to the victory by one stroke over Donald. money list for the seventh consecutive season, and named
T3—Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Nelson died Sept. 26, 2006, at age 94. But Nelson’s wife, as a Captain’s Pick by Tom Lehman for the U.S. Ryder Cup
Walmart; T5—Northern Trust Open; T8—Stanford St. Jude Peggy, holding one of her late husband’s trademark hats, squad…T2 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, his 10th
Championship. was there for a hug. “Byron would be very, very happy for career runner-up finish. Entered final round one behind Chad
Scott. I am, too. The friendship they had, it’s great to see Campbell, but finished with a 1-over-par 73 to place three
2008 SEASON: it culminate this way,” said Peggy Nelson...Finished T7 in behind Campbell...In next start, second runner-up finish of
Made 18 of 24 cuts to go with three top-10s...In 19th time the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial near his Dallas the season came as part of a five-way tie, seven strokes
playing competitively at Riviera Country Club dating back to home. Shot middle rounds of 66-63...T8 following week at behind winner J.B. Holmes at the FBR Open in Phoenix.
1987, claimed his best career finish at the Northern Trust the Stanford St. Jude Championship for fourth top-10 of 2005: First top-10 of the season came at THE PLAYERS
Open. The T5 replaced his previous best of T10 in 1988... the season...One week later, notched fifth career top-10 in Championship, where he finished T2, one behind winner
Recorded a T8 Stanford St. Jude Championship...Finished a major with a T7 at the U.S. Open at Oakmont CC...Solid Fred Funk, after playing 31 holes on Monday. Missed an
T3 at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic on strength of play continued in early July with a T5 at the Buick Open, his 8-foot par putt on the 72nd hole that would have tied Funk.
opening rounds of 64-64. fourth consecutive top-10. Surpassed $20 million in career Just his second top-10 in the event in 13 appearances (T8-
1983A 1 Masters CUT CUT CUT CUT
1984A 1 1 U.S. Open T34 T15 CUT T61 T18 T21
1985A 5 2 1 1 1 British Open CUT CUT
1986A 5 3 1 2 PGA CUT CUT T31 CUT
1986 13 5 1 2 $19,757/177 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT CUT W/D
1987 31 12 2 34,136/173 TOUR Championship T8
1988 28 19 1 1 3 9 366,045/31
1989 28 15 1 3 82,345/141 Year 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1990 27 18 1 1 4 7 303,589/47 Masters CUT CUT 43 T8 29 T20 T16 T30 CUT
1991 26 1 3,195/266 U.S. Open T49 T17 T46 T22 CUT T10 T40 CUT CUT T7 T29
1992 13 1 1,760/309 British Open T15 CUT T30 T37 CUT T7 T23 T31 T57 T58
1994 19 14 1 8 183,015/97 PGA T54 T34 CUT T7 CUT CUT T62 T34 CUT T9 CUT
1995 25 20 4 10 332,886/55 THE PLAYERS T11 T32 T20 T44 T28 T8 T26 T2 CUT T44 CUT
1996 12 10 4 88,801/171 TOUR Championship T5 14 T5 T9 T7 3 T5
1997 21 10 1 4 113,254/159 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T17 T33 T33 T33 T17 T33 T33
1998 27 22 2 1 10 14 1,223,436/18 Bridgestone Invitational T17 T58 T46 T19 T51 T59 T9 T20
1999 26 19 1 8 474,260/82 CA Championship T48 CNL T15 T51 T54 T62 T38 T40
2000 28 24 1 6 16 1,747,643/22
2001 26 24 1 1 1 8 16 2,783,401/10
2002 26 21 4 12 1,217,022/50 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (2), 2005, 2007; Ryder Cup (2), 2002, 2006; World
2003 26 23 1 1 8 13 2,306,714/19 Cup (2), 1998, 2004; Walker Cup, 1985.
2004 24 23 1 1 6 13 2,365,592/20
2005 25 21 2 1 5 13 2,580,213/16
2006 25 20 2 4 9 1,729,319/40
2007 23 19 1 1 10 11 98,812/14 3,114,289/12
2008 24 18 1 3 8 101,197/48 1,359,620/77
Total 535 365 5 11 8 82 185 22,430,292
nationwide Tour
1992 1
1994 1 1 $220/309
Total 2 1 220
european Tour
2008 8 5 1 $233,266

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Scott Verplank (Continued)

Player biographies
2003)...Two strokes back after 36 and 54 holes at the U.S. two Captain’s Choices for Ryder Cup Team. First Ryder Cup
Bank Championship in Milwaukee, but recorded a closing rookie to make team as Captain’s Choice...Three weeks Player STATISTICS
1-over 71 to finish second. It was his fourth runner-up finish later, earned fourth PGA TOUR victory at Bell Canadian
since winning the 2001 Bell Canadian Open, his last victory Open. Second-round 63 at Royal Montreal, after an open- Scoring Average............................................70.40 (49)
on TOUR...Playing in first Presidents Cup, posted a 2-2-1 ing 70, lifted him into contention. Third-round 66 put him Driving Distance............................................278.6 (170)
record for victorious U.S. squad...Finished solo third at THE one stroke ahead of Paul Gow and Dicky Pride. Closing Driving Accuracy Percentage........................73.57% (6)
TOUR Championship, posting four rounds in the 60s. 2004: 67 produced three-stroke victory over Bob Estes and Joey Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.09% (94)
Despite suffering from plantar fasciitis, an ailment in his Sindelar. 2000: Returned to the winner’s circle for the first Putting Average............................................1.773 (47)
right foot, for much of the year, finished among the top time since 1988 with victory at Reno-Tahoe Open. Trailed
30 money winners...5-under-par 67 final round at the Ford third-round leader Jean Van de Velde by five strokes after MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Championship at Doral forced a playoff with Craig Parry. On 54 holes. Final-round 67 earned a tie with Van de Velde, 2008 Low Round/Round: 64–2 times, most recent
the first playoff hole, Parry holed his second shot from the and Verplank won playoff with an 8-foot birdie putt on the Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart/2
fairway on the par-4 18th for an eagle and the victory over fourth extra hole. 1999: Made 26 starts, making cut in 19... Career Low Round/Round: 61–2001 Canon Greater
Verplank...Matched his career-best performance in a major Finished in the top 10 once during the year with solo eighth Hartford Open/4
with a T7 at the British Open. His other T7 came at the at the John Deere Classic. 1998: Lost playoff to Trevor Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,134,000–2007 EDS
2001 PGA Championship. 2003: Recorded top-10s at THE Dodds at Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic on first extra Byron Nelson Championship/1
PLAYERS Championship (T8), Masters (T8) and U.S. Open hole...Finished fifth at THE TOUR Championship...Earnings Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 National
(T10)...Recorded first runner-up finish on TOUR since losing of $1,223,436 placed him 18th on money list, highest finish Car Rental Golf Classic Disney/11
a playoff to Robert Damron at the 2001 EDS Byron Nelson by Q-School grad since John Daly was 17th in 1991...With
2
Classic by finishing T2 at the FUNAI Classic at the Walt Daly, represented United States in World Cup of Golf and
Disney World Resort. 2002: Named winner of the 2002 Ben won individual title with 9-under-par 279, one stroke better 1956 Canadian Open had been the last) when he defeated
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Hogan Award, given by the Golf Writers Association of than Nick Faldo and Costantino Rocca...Chosen by his peers Jim Thorpe in a playoff at the Western Open. Amateur:
America to an individual who has continued to be active in as PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the Year. 1997: Finished 1984 U.S. Amateur and 1986 NCAA Championship win-
golf despite a physical handicap or serious illness...Playing as medalist at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to regain ner...Four-time All-American at Oklahoma State...Played on
in his first Ryder Cup, posted a record of 2-1-0. 2001: PGA TOUR card for 1998. 1996: Required surgery on elbow the U.S. Walker Cup Team in 1985.
Finished in the top 10 on the money list and earned more again and received special medical extension for 1997. PERSONAL:
than $2 million for first time in his career, completing the 1994: Played first part of season under special medical Co-chair of The Next Level campaign at Oklahoma State,
season with a victory...Opened with an 8-under 62 to take extension and was able to retain card by finishing 97th on designed to raise funds to improve the OSU football facili-
first-round lead at Verizon Byron Nelson Classic. Shared money list. 1992: Missed most of season and the prior year ties…Suffers from Type 1 diabetes, and wears a pager-
second- and third-round leads after rounds of 67-68. due to first elbow surgery. 1988: Earned second TOUR title sized insulin pump on the course.
Closing 66 produced playoff with Robert Damron. Damron at the Buick Open, where a final-round 66 produced two-
won playoff with birdie on fourth extra hole...Following T7 stroke victory over Doug Tewell. 1985: Became first ama-
at PGA Championship, selected by Curtis Strange as one of teur in 29 years to win a PGA TOUR event (Doug Sanders at

Camilo VILLEGAS
Camilo Villegas (kuh-ME-lo bee-JAY-gus)

EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 two-time tournament winner FAMILY: Single
(through 2011) EDUCATION: University of Florida (2004, Business)
FULL NAME: Camilo Villegas SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music
BIRTHDATE: January 7, 1982
BIRTHPLACE: Medellin, Colombia
RESIDENCE: Gainesville, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): to beat Sergio Garcia at THE TOUR Championship presented by the B.C. Open and 12th at the Deutsche Bank Championship...
Coca-Cola. Overcame a five-shot deficit with six birdies on his Winner by 10 strokes at the 2004 Forest Oaks Championship on
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2008 BMW Championship, THE TOUR Championship pre-
sented by Coca-Cola. final 11 holes of regulation and captured his second straight the Hooters Winter Tour...Qualified for his first TOUR event at the
victory. He shot a final-round 66. In a four-man race coming to U.S. Open, missed the cut. Amateur: Four-time All-American at
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): the final holes, caught Garcia with a birdie on the 17th, then the University of Florida, including first-team honors in 2001, 2002
2001 Colombian Open. 2007 Coca-Cola Tokai Classic [Jpn]. twice hit lag putts from 45 feet for par on the 233-yard 18th – and 2004...NCAA Academic All-American in 2002 and 2003...SEC
once in regulation to finish at 7-under 273, then in the playoff Player of the Year in 2002 and 2004...Earned first-team All-SEC
OTHER VICTORIES (1): to win. With second-place FedExCup finish, was awarded a honors in 2001, 2002 and 2004...2001 SEC Freshman of the
2
2008 CVS/Caremark Charity Classic [w/Bubba Watson]. $3-million bonus. Year...Posted eight collegiate victories...2003 Players Amateur
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Champion...Co-medalist with Kevin Stadler at the 2002 Western
Player Biographies
1—BMW Championship, THE TOUR Championship presented Amateur (stroke-play portion)...Was the 2001 Colombian Open
2007: Earned more than $1.8 million and ended the year with champion and also won the 1999 Orange Bowl Junior.
by Coca-Cola; 3—AT&T Classic, Deutsche Bank Championship; three top-10 finishes during the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the
T4—PGA Championship; T7—Verizon Heritage; T9—U.S. Open. FedExCup...Finished T2 after a four-man playoff at The Honda PERSONAL:
2008 SEASON: Classic. Posted a final-round 66 to tie Mark Wilson, Jose Coceres Popularity in native Colombia caused Colombian TV to pick up
At the age of 26, captured two PGA TOUR Playoff events and Boo Weekley at 5-under-par 275. Eliminated from playoff on 30 PGA TOUR golf broadcasts beginning in 2006...Featured
(BMW Championship and THE TOUR Championship presented second extra hole on Monday morning after he and Weekley in the July 2006 issue of GQ. Says the article in GQ, “He’s
by Coca-Cola) and finished second in the FedExCup standings. made bogeys on the par-4 10th hole. Held the first-round lead at got a closet full of tight trousers, a set of boxer’s biceps and
Posted career-best numbers with 19 (out of 22) made cuts, 10 the Deutsche Bank Championship after a career-best 8-under 63, more screaming female fans than Justin Timberlake.”...Was
top-25 finishes and seven top-10 finishes...First top-10 of the but finished T9...Finished T7 at the BMW Championship, moving selected as one of People Magazine’s “Hottest Bachelors,”
season was a T7 at the Verizon Heritage in April with opening from 34th to 28th in the FedExCup standings, thereby qualifying in 2006. Was the only professional athlete chosen for
and closing rounds of 4-under-par 67...Finished third at the for THE TOUR Championship...Finished T9 in first career start at People’s feature...In 2005, started using a low-to-the-ground
AT&T Classic. Posted a 5-under 31 on the final nine holes on THE TOUR Championship to finish 24th in the final FedExCup crouching method to better read putts...His brother Manny
Sunday to finish one stroke shy of the Ryuji Imada/Kenny Perry standings. Collected his first title on the Japan Golf Tour in late also played for the University of Florida golf team.
playoff. Posted his third top-10 in his last six starts with a T9 September. Rolled in a 20-footer for birdie on the second playoff
finish at the U.S. Open, his first top-10 in a major champion- hole to beat Toyokazu Fujishima at the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic Player STATISTICS
ship. It was his 14th career top-10...Finished T4 at the PGA in Miyoshi, Japan. 2006: Rookie on the PGA TOUR after finishing
Championship, thanks to weekend rounds of 67-68...T3 finish 13th on the 2005 Nationwide Tour money list...In first start fired 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
at the Deutsche Bank Championship included a third-round a 64 during second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Was two Scoring Average............................................69.49 (5)
63 that moved him from T22 to second. Matched his career- back through 36 holes, but finished T42...First top-10 of the sea- Driving Distance............................................293.3 (53)
low round, shot in the first round of the 2007 Deutsche Bank son came at the FBR Open. Finished in five-way tie for second, Driving Accuracy Percentage........................58.15% (160)
Championship at TPC Boston...Became the first Colombian to seven strokes behind winning rookie J.B. Holmes...Added a Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.60% (91)
win on the PGA TOUR with a two-stroke win over Dudley Hart second runner-up at the Ford Championship at Doral, finishing Putting Average............................................1.756 (18)
at the BMW Championship. Jumped to the first-round lead tied for second with David Toms, one stroke behind Tiger Woods.
with a 5-under 65 and led after every round, adding rounds Shared second-round lead with Woods, Phil Mickelson and MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
of 66-66-68 to become just the second wire-to-wire winner Scott Verplank...Earned a spot into the PLAYERS Championship 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Deutsche Bank
of the season and only the third at the BMW Championship when Chris DiMarco withdrew with an injury. He closed with a Championship/3
since 1934. In the middle of the back nine, made a 12-foot 71 and finished in a four-way tie for third to earn a season-best Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008
par putt on the 12th hole, sank a 10-foot birdie on the 13th $384,000. 2005: Finished 13th on the Nationwide Tour money Deutsche Bank Championship/3
hole and a 35-foot birdie on the 14th to increase his lead to list...Started the year with no status on the Nationwide Tour, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,260,000–2 times,
four strokes during a week when he led the field in putting. gained Special Temporary Membership with five top-10s in his most recent 2008 THE TOUR Championship presented by
Collected 11,000 FedExCup points, as well as a career-best first 10 starts of the season. 2004: Turned professional in early Coca–Cola/1
$1,260,000, to move from No. 25 to No. 2 on the points list June and played on Sponsor Exemptions for the rest of the Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Children’s
behind Vijay Singh...Two-putted for par on the first playoff hole season...Made five of 10 cuts on the PGA TOUR, finishing T7 at Miracle Network Classic presented by Walmart/7
2004 10 5 1 2 $237,984 Masters CUT CUT
2005 2 1 16,300 U.S. Open CUT T59 T26 T9
2006 29 18 2 1 4 7 1,742,112/38 British Open T39
2007 24 17 1 1 6 9 96,608/24 1,866,961/41 PGA CUT T23 T4
2008 22 19 2 2 7 10 124,550/2 4,422,641/7 THE PLAYERS T3 CUT T66
Total 87 60 2 3 4 18 28 8,285,997 TOUR Championship T9 1
Accenture Match Play Championship T33
nationwide Tour CA Championship T26
2005 26 22 1 1 9 14 $233,218/13
Total 26 22 1 1 9 14 233,218
europen Tour
2008 7 6 2 3 $656,103
Japan Golf Tour
2008 7 6 2 2 $637,165

wagner, Johnson
Johnson Wagner
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner RESIDENCE: Charlotte, NC; plays out of Hudson
(through 2010) National GC (Croton, NY)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Montford Johnson Wagner FAMILY: Wife, Katie

HEIGHT: 6-3 EDUCATION: Virginia Tech
WEIGHT: 230 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, watching Seinfeld
BIRTHPLACE: Amarillo, TX Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): the Viking Classic. Was tied for 90th and 10 shots off the Foot. Posted rounds of 69-68-70 to win by five strokes
2008 Shell Houston Open. lead in Mississippi after the opening round. Biggest pay- and collect $23,000 check. Amateur: Winner of the 2001
check of his career vaulted him 40 spots on the money list Metropolitan Open at Bethpage Black...Two-time All-Big
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): to No. 83 and solidified his card for the 2008 season. 2006: East Conference selection and medalist at the 2002 Big East
2006 Chitimacha Louisiana Open Presented by Dynamic Finished No. 2 on the Nationwide Tour money list thanks Conference Championship for Virginia Tech...Twice named
Industries, Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet. to a pair of victories. Made 25 of 28 cuts, including 14 all-state in high school.
top-25s, and finished $10,374 behind Ken Duke, who was
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: No. 1 on the money list. Held the No. 1 spot for 11 weeks PERSONAL:
2
1—Shell Houston Open. from early August to mid-October...On his 26th birthday, Captained his high school hockey team as a junior and
senior...Brother, T.J., played golf at Washington & Lee
2008 SEASON: posted a 4-under 67 during the first round of the Chitimacha
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Louisiana Open. Trailed by one stroke each of the first three University...Father teaches computer sciences at the U.S.
Recorded his first career victory at the Shell Houston Open, Military Academy in West Point, NY...Grandfather M.T.
posting a final-round 71 on his way to a winning total of rounds. Fired a 4-under 67 Sunday to notch his first Tour
title. At 12-under 272, finished one stroke in front of Chad Johnson was a former treasurer of the USGA...Big fan of
16-under 272. Opened the week with a course-record-tying the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
9-under 63 (just one year after setting the previous record of Collins...Added a T4 at the Livermore Valley Wine Country
64) to share the lead with Adam Scott. A 69 in the second Championship and a T5 showing at the BMW Charity Pro-
round gave him solo possession of the lead–a position he Am at The Cliffs, which earned him the Tour’s March/April
Player of the Month honors...Had a double eagle on the
Player STATISTICS
wouldn’t relinquish on his way to a two-stroke win over
Geoff Ogilvy and Chad Campbell. Collected a career-best first hole during the third round of the Scholarship America 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
$1,008,000 for his efforts, moving all the way to No. 18 Showdown with a driver and 3-wood from 270 yards… Scoring Average............................................71.15 (125)
on the FedExCup points list and earning a first-ever trip to Overtook Tripp Isenhour for the top spot on the money list Driving Distance............................................283.2 (138)
the Masters Tournament. Finished the season No. 60 in with his second win of the season at the Cox Classic. After Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.02% (133)
FedExCup standings. opening with rounds of 66-70, shot 64-63 on the weekend, Greens in Regulation Percentage.................61.60% (174)
leaving him at 21-under 263, four in front of runner-up Craig Putting Average............................................1.786 (85)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Bowden. Took home a career-best $117,000. 2005: Had
2007: PGA TOUR rookie got off to a solid start by making three top-10s on the Nationwide Tour, including a T3 at the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
the cut in seven of first eight starts with his best effort a ING New Zealand PGA Championship and a T2 at the Mark 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent Crowne
T13 at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Shared the first-round Christopher Charity Classic. 2004: Posted nine top-25s, Plaza Invitational at Colonial/1
lead at the Shell Houston Open and then set the Redstone including his first runner-up finish, a T2 at the Chattanooga Career Low Round/Round: 63–2 times, most recent 2008
Golf Club’s Tournament Course record with a third-round, Classic...First career start on the PGA TOUR was a missed Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial/1
8-under-par 64 en route to a T9 finish…Missed nine cut at the U.S. Open. 2003: Made the cut in nine of 22 starts Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,008,000–2008 Shell
straight cuts and 13 of 14 during summer stretch. Rallied during his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour. His only Houston Open/1
late with a five-tournament run that started with a T12 at top-25 was a T11 at the Chattanooga Classic. 2002: Made Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Travelers
the Reno-Tahoe Open and ended with a runner-up finish at his professional debut at the Metropolitan Open at Winged Championship/115
2004 1 Masters T36
2007 33 15 1 2 7 86,079/130 $1,013,024/98 U.S. Open CUT CUT
2008 26 15 1 1 2 100,643/60 1,431,001/73 PGA CUT
Total 60 30 1 1 3 9 2,444,025 THE PLAYERS T54
nationwide Tour
2003 22 9 1 $27,737/120
2004 28 19 1 5 9 138,148/42
2005 27 15 1 1 3 7 138,353/36
2006 28 25 2 5 14 372,069/2
Total 105 68 2 2 1 13 31 676,307

Nick WATNEY
Nick Watney
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV; plays out of San Joaquin
(through 2009) CC (Fresno, CA)
FULL NAME: Nicholas Alan Watney FAMILY: Single
HEIGHT: 6-2 EDUCATION: Fresno State University (2003)
WEIGHT: 180 SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, music, video games
BIRTHPLACE: Sacramento, CA Q SCHOOL: 2005
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): on TOUR, posted career-high six top-10s and 11 top-25s to Was the No. 1-ranked college player during his senior year
finish 75th on the money list...Posted his first top-10 of the at Fresno State following four consecutive tournament wins
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2007 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
season (T7) at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am... in the fall season. Helped Fresno State to the Western
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): Five months later, added a T9 at the Buick Championship in Athletic Conference team title in the spring...Five wins
2004 Nationwide Tour Championship. July...Recorded a third top-10 (T5) at the Reno-Tahoe Open during his senior year were more than any other player in
in late August...Posted back-to-back top-10s on TOUR for the nation. Became the WAC’s first three-time Player of
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (1): the first time with a T8 at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic the Year. Freshman of the Year in the WAC. Three-time
2003 Lewis Chitengwa Memorial Championship [Can]. and a T6 at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Shared the All-American...Ben Hogan Award finalist in 2002...Palmer
2
OTHER VICTORIES (1): first-round lead with Brent Geiberger and John Rollins after Cup team member in 2002...Set Fresno State single-season
2005 Callaway Golf Pebble Beach Invitational. an 8-under 64 in Greensboro, and then held the second- scoring record with a 70.53 average during junior year...
Player Biographies
round lead at 9-under 135. The second-round lead was his Coached by his uncle, Mike, at Fresno State.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: first on TOUR. The 64 matched his career-best on TOUR,
T5—Mercedes-Benz Championship. which he shot three times previously...Finished T5 at the PERSONAL:
FUNAI Classic, aided by a third-round 64 on the Magnolia Is an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco
2008 SEASON: 49ers and Sacramento Kings.
Struggled somewhat during the 2008 season, finishing No. Course. 2005: After finishing just out of the top 125 (No. 127)
121 on the money list. Made the cut in 21 of 27 starts, but on the money list, placed T5 at the Qualifying Tournament
managed just one top-10 finish…Held the 18-hole lead at in December to gain a higher status for 2006...Rookie on Player STATISTICS
the Mercedes-Benz Championship in his first trip to the TOUR posted two top-10s, including a T6 at the Michelin
event. T5 finish marked the 13th top-10 in his PGA TOUR Championship at Las Vegas thanks to a final-round 66. With 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
career. a paycheck of $139,000, climbed from 143rd to 118th on the Scoring Average............................................70.79 (82)
money list. 2004: Made the cut in 19 of 25 tournaments on Driving Distance............................................302.9 (7)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the Nationwide Tour, including 12 top-25 finishes. Entered Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.21% (128)
2007: In third full season on the PGA TOUR, earned first vic- the final event No. 19 on the official money list but posted Greens in Regulation Percentage.................68.23% (16)
tory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in his 75th career his first career win at the Nationwide Tour Championship, Putting Average............................................1.797 (127)
start...In his ninth start of the season, earned first TOUR win jumping all the way to No. 5 with $301,988. Finished the
at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at age 25 years, 11 event at 15-under-par 273 after rounds of 69-64-71-69, MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
months and 28 days. Held a two-stroke lead over Ken Duke good for a three-stroke win...After missing five cuts in his 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Justin Timberlake Shriners
through 54 holes after opening 69-67-68. A final-round first seven starts, stormed back by making the cut in 15 of Hospitals for Children Open/1
70 was good for a three-stroke victory over Duke. Earned his last 16 events of the season. 2003: Turned professional Career Low Round/Round: 63–2008 Justin Timberlake
a career-high $1,098,000 paycheck and 4,500 FedExCup in the summer following outstanding collegiate career at Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/1
points, jumping from No. 72 to No. 12 in the standings… Fresno State University...Made pro debut at the FBR Capital Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,098,000–2007 Zurich
Qualified for the U.S. Open, British Open and the PGA Open in Washington, D.C., in June, missed the cut...First Classic of New Orleans/1
Championship for the first time in his career. Made the cut professional win came at the Lewis Chitengwa Memorial Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Wachovia
in the British Open and finished T35. 2006: In second season Championship on the Canadian Tour in August. Amateur: Championship/90
2003 8 2 1 1 $73,255 Masters T11
2004 1 U.S. Open CUT T60
2005 31 15 2 4 605,369/127 British Open T35
2006 29 19 6 11 1,243,816/75 PGA CUT
2007 26 17 1 3 7 93,336/41 1,838,629/43 THE PLAYERS CUT T63
2008 27 21 1 5 95,498/109 878,173/121 Bridgestone Invitational T61
Total 122 74 1 13 28 4,639,243
nationwide Tour NATIONAL TEAMS: Palmer Cup, 2002.
2004 25 19 1 1 8 12 $301,988/5
Total 25 19 1 1 8 12 301,988

watson, Bubba
Bubba Watson
EXEMPT STATUS: 30th in 2008 FedExCup points EDUCATION: Faulkner State Community College,
FULL NAME: Bubba Watson University of Georgia (2008, Consumer Economics)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 6-3 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Video games, collecting Nike

WEIGHT: 180 shoes
BIRTHDATE: November 5, 1978 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2005)
BIRTHPLACE: Bagdad, FL
FAMILY: Wife, Angie
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: a fourth-place finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Collected TOUR players Heath Slocum and Boo Weekley…Self-taught
T2—2007 Shell Houston Open, 2008 Buick Open. his first paycheck on TOUR, a season-best $244,800, more player who learned the game by hitting wiffle balls around
than he earned on the 2005 Nationwide Tour money list his house. “The house had probably an acre and a half yard
OTHER VICTORIES (1): ($202,437)...Best effort of the season was a T3 at the with big trees in downtown Bagdad (FL). The house is sitting
2008 CVS/Caremark Charity Classic [w/Camilo Villegas] Chrysler Classic of Tucson, three strokes behind winner here, and I drew in the dirt driveway. I’d draw a big circle,
Kirk Triplett. Played 72 holes without a bogey...Bogey- and that would be my hole, a 5-foot circle. I’d go around it
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: free streak came to an end at 100 holes after he bogeyed to the left and then I’d go around it to the right. So I learned
T2—Buick Open; T6—Travelers Championship; T8—Arnold the par-4 seventh hole on Doral’s Blue Monster (AT&T to cut it. If you know about wiffle balls or plastic balls, it’s
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Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard. Pebble Beach National Pro-Am-4 holes, Chrysler Classic of hard to cut. Then I learned to hook it the other way, hit it
2008 SEASON: Tucson-72, Ford Championship at Doral-24)...Next top-10 high over limbs, hit it low under limbs. I’d say non-stop every
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Had his most consistent season as a professional, making came in August, a T6 at The INTERNATIONAL. Led the field day from 6 to 12 years old. Instead of playing with trucks out
THE TOUR Championship for the first time and placing in Putting Average (1.457) despite entering the week ranked in the yard, I’d play with a ball and a club.”…Is using the
30th in the final FedExCup standings…First top-10 of the 173rd on TOUR...Led TOUR in Driving Distance with an aver- same putter he has had since he first took up the game…
season was a T8 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Shared age of 319.6 yards. 2005: Finished 21st on the Nationwide Wife Angie is 6-foot-4 and a former University of Georgia,
the 54-hole lead with four other players including eventual Tour money list. One of three left-handers to graduate to the WNBA and European professional basketball player…
champion Tiger Woods. It was his first top-10 since finish- PGA TOUR from Nationwide Tour, joined by Eric Axley and Sponsors the Bubba Watson Invitational at the University of
ing T5 at the 2007 U.S. Open…Recorded his second top-10 Greg Chalmers. Fell from 18th to 21st on money list after the West Florida, a women’s NCAA Division II golf tournament
of the season with a T6 at the Travelers Championship… Nationwide Tour Championship and grabbed the last avail- at Stonebrook Village Golf Course, Watson’s home course
Finished T2 at the Buick Open after missing a 15-foot birdie able spot after graduating class was expanded to top 21 in Pace, FL…Without letting family and friends know, com-
try at the 72nd hole that would forced a playoff with Kenny thanks to a change in the eligibility following Jason Gore’s pleted requirements toward a degree at the University of
Perry. Fell back on Sunday with bogeys at Nos. 8 and 9, victory on the PGA TOUR...Season highlighted by a T2 at Georgia in the summer of 2008, thereby validating his push
but recovered with birdies on four of his next seven holes. the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs...Led Nationwide for kids to stay in school.
Runner-up finish tied the best of his PGA TOUR career (T2 Tour in Driving Distance with an average of 334.0 yards
at 2007 Shell Houston Open)…Competed in all four PGA (second-longest average in Tour history). 2004: Finished
TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events, with his best finish second twice on the Nationwide Tour, losing in a three-way Player STATISTICS
being a T12 at The Barclays. playoff at the Lake Erie Charity Classic and finishing T2 at
the Mark Christopher Charity Classic...Blasted a 422-yard 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: tee shot, the longest recorded drive in Nationwide Tour Scoring Average............................................70.81 (88)
2007: In just his second year on TOUR, collected a career- history, at the Gila River Golf Classic...Finished 37th on the Driving Distance............................................315.4 (1)
best five top-10s, including a runner-up finish at the Shell final Nationwide Tour money list. 2003: Finished 63rd on Driving Accuracy Percentage........................54.47% (186)
Houston Open. Shared the 36-hole lead after opening 69-71 the Nationwide Tour money list. 2002: First career start on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.10% (27)
and held the 54-hole lead by three strokes after a Redstone the PGA TOUR was at the Compaq Classic of New Orleans Putting Average............................................1.817 (170)
Golf Club Tournament Course record-tying 8-under-par after Monday qualifying. Missed the cut. Amateur: Three-
64. Finished three strokes behind champion Adam Scott time AJGA All-America selection...First-team junior college MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
after posting a final-round 72...In just his second career All-American at Faulkner State in Alabama...Attended the 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–2 times, most recent BMW
major championship start, finished T5 at the U.S. Open University of Georgia where he helped the Bulldogs to the Championship/4
at Oakmont. Trailed the leader, Angel Cabrera, by one 2000 SEC title. Second-team all-Southeastern Conference Career Low Round/Round: 64–2007 Shell Houston
stroke through 36 holes, and finished four strokes behind pick. Honorable mention All-American. Open/3
the eventual champion...For the second straight season, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $484,000–2007 Shell
led the TOUR in Driving Distance with an average of 315.2 PERSONAL: Houston Open/T2
yards. 2006: Rookie on TOUR after finishing 21st on the Uses a pink shaft in his driver…Father started him in golf… Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 AT&T
2005 Nationwide Tour money list...Opened the year with Attended the same high school (Milton, FL) as current PGA National/77
2002 1 Masters T20
2006 27 15 1 3 6 $1,019,264/90 PGA CUT 70
2007 26 14 1 5 9 93,634/37 1,654,807/55 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT
2008 29 19 1 3 7 105,003/30 1,533,523/58 TOUR Championship 30
Total 84 48 2 1 11 22 4,207,593
nationwide Tour
2001 1 1 $1,513/269
2003 21 13 2 7 79,854/63
2004 17 14 2 3 8 142,904/37
2005 24 19 1 1 5 9 202,437/21
Total 63 47 3 1 10 24 426,708

Tom WATSON
Tom Watson
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1988) FAMILY: Wife, Hilary; Meg (9/13/79), Michael
EXEMPT STATUS: Life member Barrett (12/15/82), stepchildren Kyle (9/23/86),
FULL NAME: Thomas Sturges Watson Paige (4/22/89), Ross (8/31/91)
HEIGHT: 5-9 EDUCATION: Stanford University (1971, Psychology)
WEIGHT: 175 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Current affairs, hunting, fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, MO Q SCHOOL: Fall 1971
RESIDENCE: Bucyrus, KS JOINED TOUR: 1971
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (39): Classic. 1980 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational, CHAMPIONS TOUR VICTORIES (12):
Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open, MONY Tournament of
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1974 Western Open. 1975 Byron Nelson Golf Classic, 1999 Bank One Championship. 2000 IR SENIOR TOUR
British Open. 1977 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, Champions, Greater New Orleans Open, Byron Nelson Golf Championship. 2001 Senior PGA Championship. 2002
Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational, Masters Classic, British Open, World Series of Golf. 1981 Masters SENIOR TOUR Championship at Gaillardia. 2003 Senior
Tournament, Western Open, British Open. 1978 Joe Tournament, USF&G New Orleans Open, Atlanta Classic. British Open, JELD-WEN Tradition. 2005 Senior British
Garagiola-Tucson Open, Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, 1982 Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open, Sea Pines Heritage, Open, Charles Schwab Cup Championship. 2007 Outback
Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Colgate Hall of Fame Classic, U.S. Open, British Open. 1983 British Open. 1984 Seiko- Steakhouse Pro-Am, The Senior Open Championship pre-
Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic. 1979 Sea Pines Heritage Tucson Match Play Championship, MONY Tournament of sented by Aberdeen Asset Mngt. 2008 Outback Steakhouse
2
Classic, MONY Tournament of Champions, Byron Nelson Champions, Western Open. 1987 Nabisco Championship. Pro-Am, Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.
Golf Classic, Memorial Tournament, Colgate Hall of Fame 1996 Memorial Tournament. 1998 MasterCard Colonial.
Player Biographies
1968A 1 1 Masters T8 T33 1 T2 T2 T12 1 T5 T4 2
1971 6 5 2 $2,185/191 U.S. Open T29 CUT T5 T9 7 T7 T6 CUT T3 T23 1 2 T11
1972 32 22 1 1 8 30,413/74 British Open 1 CUT 1 T14 T26 1 T23 1 1 T2
1973 31 23 2 8 13 73,692/35 PGA T12 T11 9 T15 T6 T2 T12 T10 CUT T9 T47 T39
1974 29 27 1 1 10 20 131,537/10 THE PLAYERS CUT T8 T9 T5 CUT 2 T3 CUT T6 T19 T8
1975 25 22 2 1 1 12 21 153,796/7
1976 25 22 2 1 11 15 138,203 Year 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97
1977 23 22 5 1 3 17 19 310,653/1 Masters T10 T6 T7 T9 T14 T7 T3 T48 T45 13 T14 CUT 4
1978 24 22 5 3 1 15 21 362,429/1 U.S. Open CUT T24 2 T36 T46 CUT T16 CUT T5 T6 T56 T13 64
1979 21 20 5 4 1 15 18 462,636/1 British Open T47 T35 7 T28 4 CUT T26 CUT CUT T11 T31 T10
1980 22 22 7 1 3 16 22 530,808/1 PGA T6 T16 T14 T31 T9 T19 CUT T62 5 T9 T58 T17 CUT
1981 21 19 3 3 1 10 16 347,660/3 THE PLAYERS T55 T58 CUT CUT T11 T36 T20 T2 10 T14 T29 T33 T53
1982 20 19 4 1 1 12 17 316,483/5 TOUR Championship 1 T6
1983 17 16 1 2 10 14 237,519/12
1984 20 17 3 2 1 9 15 476,260/1 Year 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1985 19 17 1 1 7 11 226,778/18 Masters CUT CUT CUT CUT T40 CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT CUT
1986 20 17 4 9 13 278,338/20 U.S. Open CUT T57 T27 T28
1987 20 15 1 1 5 12 616,351/5 British Open CUT CUT T55 CUT CUT T18 T41 T48 CUT
1988 19 15 1 6 11 273,216/39 PGA CUT CUT T9 T66 T48 CUT
1989 18 13 1 2 7 185,398/80 THE PLAYERS T35 T62
1991 16 12 1 1 6 10 354,877/45 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
1992 15 12 1 5 7 299,818/50
1993 16 14 4 9 342,023/46
1994 15 14 1 5 9 380,378/43
1995 16 14 3 7 320,785/58 Year 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
1996 15 14 1 1 4 7 761,238/25 Senior PGA Championship T17 1 T18 T17 T4 T27 T23 T52 T16
1997 16 12 1 5 8 479,146/45 Senior British Open 1 T22 1 T23 1 T5
1998 15 10 1 2 4 5 976,585/29 U.S. Senior Open T10 T16 2 2 T25 T5 2 4 T23
1999 13 7 1 141,410/174 JELD-WEN Tradition T2 5 1 T55 T9 T14 T6 T3
2000 4 3 1 1 158,409/174 Constellation Energy Senior Players T18 T8 T2 T3 T17 2
2001 4 1 9,950/240
2002 4 3 1 1 180,130/177 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup (5), 1977, 1981, 1983, 1989, 1993 (Captain); UBS Cup, 2003.
2003 4 2 1 108,017/204
2004 2 1 10,350/253
2005 2 1 26,243/241
2006 2 1 21,578/245
2007 2 1 1 64,350/223
2008 2
Total 593 491 39 31 23 218 351 10,004,299

Year Events Played 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings Rank
1999 2 1 1 2 $208,240 62
2000 13 1 4 10 13 1,146,361 13
2001 13 1 1 8 11 986,547 17
2002 14 1 5 10 12 1,522,437 8
2003 14 2 5 10 13 1,853,108 1
2004 12 1 1 5 7 475,203 42
2005 13 2 2 2 9 9 1,532,482 5
2006 13 1 1 7 12 961,741 14
2007 12 2 1 1 8 10 1,365,365 9
2008 10 2 1 6 9 972,343 20
Total 116 12 20 6 74 98 11,023,827

watson, Tom
Tom Watson (Continued)

Player biographies
TOUR...Had a near miss at the U.S. Senior Open in July at

Dunlop Phoenix [Jpn]. 1984 Australian Open [Aus]. 1992 Prairie Dunes CC. Held a two-stroke margin over eventual Player STATISTICS
Hong Kong Open [Asia]. 1997 Dunlop Phoenix [Jpn]. winner Allen Doyle after 54 holes but started Sunday’s final
round with bogeys on three of the first six holes and then 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
OTHER VICTORIES (1): could not hold off a Sunday charge from Doyle...Competed Scoring Average............................................71.67 (N/A)
1994 Skins Game. in his 30th British Open and made his 22nd cut in the event, Driving Distance............................................261.1 (N/A)
BEST 2008 CHAMPIONS TOUR FINISHES: finishing T48...Made his 33rd Masters appearance but Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.07% (N/A)
did not make the cut. 2005: Spent most of the season on Greens in Regulation Percentage.................51.39% (N/A)
1—Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, Liberty Mutual Legends Putting Average............................................1.865 (N/A)
of Golf; T3—JELD-WEN Tradition; T5—Senior British the Champions Tour, playing only two events on the PGA
Open; T6—Ginn Championship Hammock Beach Resort; TOUR...Along with Luke Donald, played the first two rounds
of the British Open at St. Andrews with Jack Nicklaus, who MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
T8—MasterCard Championship at Hualalai 2008 Low Round/Round: 74–British Open/1
was making his last appearance in a major championship.
2008 SEASON: Went on to make his second consecutive cut in the event Career Low Round/Round: 63–3 times, most recent 1992
On the PGA TOUR, missed the cut at the Masters and posted a 1-over 289 total to finish T41...Ended almost Buick Invitational of California/1
Tournament and British Open…On the Champions Tour, a two-year official victory drought when he triumphed for Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $414,000–1998
became the first player to successfully defend his title at the second time at the Senior British Open, this time at MasterCard Colonial/1
the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am near Tampa. Edged Scott Royal Aberdeen, his sixth overall title in Scotland...Won the Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 MasterCard
Hoch and Jay Haas by one stroke. Managed to scramble season-ending Schwab Cup Championship and the season- Colonial/13
for a bogey on the final hole after dunking his second long Charles Schwab Cup and its $1-million first prize.
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2008 champions TOUR STATISTICS

shot in the water at No. 18. Victory was his 11th on the Came from six strokes back to defeat Jay Haas, thanks Scoring Average (Actual)..............................70.45 (N/A)
Champions Tour and 50th overall in a Tour-sanctioned to a closing 8-under 64. 2004: Finished T66 at the Bay Hill Driving Distance............................................283.3 (N/A)
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event. Joined Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Hale Irwin Invitational for his first made cut in a TOUR event since the Driving Accuracy Percentage........................69.94% (N/A)
and Lee Trevino as the only players with at least 10 wins 2002 Bank of America Colonial...Played in 12 Champions Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.90% (N/A)
on the Champions Tour, 20 victories on the PGA TOUR and Tour events and collected five top-10s...Won his first Putting Average............................................1.751 (N/A)
a combined 50 titles on both Tours…Followed his victory Wendy’s Champions Skins Game on the third extra playoff
in Tampa by teaming with Andy North to win the Legends hole...Had surgery on his right shoulder in October. 2003: MISCELLANEOUS champions TOUR STATISTICS
Division title at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. The pair Played in just four events for the fourth straight year on 2008 Low Round/Round: 59–2008 Liberty Mutual Legends
opened with a 13-under par 59 and followed with rounds PGA TOUR but participated in all nine majors between the of Golf/1.
of 62-64 for a wire-to-wire victory in Savannah. Played all PGA TOUR and Champions Tour, a record for majors partici- Career Low Round: 59–2008 Liberty Mutual Legends of
54 holes without a bogey for the fourth straight year, a pation...Thanks to two major victories, named Champions Golf/1
stretch of 162 holes. The pair had won three consecutive Tour Player of the Year...Playing on a special exemption, Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $440,000–2 times,
titles in the unofficial Raphael Division before the win in the 53-year old shared the first-round lead at the U.S. most recent 2005 Charles Schwab Cup Championship/1
the Legends Division, which became an official event in Open with Brett Quigley at 5-under 65. Finished T28...
2008…Underwent successful left hip replacement surgery Finished in top 10 in 10 of 14 events on the Champions
on Oct. 2 by Dr. Joel Matta at Saint John’s Health Center Tour including two wins and five runner-ups. Wins came Year Award for sixth time in career (1977, ‘78, ‘79, ‘80, ‘82,
in Santa Monica, CA. in two of the Champions Tour majors: Senior British ‘84). 1983: Won the last of his eight major championship
Open and JELD-WEN Tradition...Finished first in Charles crowns at the British Open. Also captured British Open
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Schwab Cup points and donated entire $1-million bonus titles in 1975, ‘77, ‘80, ‘82, Masters titles in 1977 and 1981
2007: In first start, finished T19 at the AT&T Pebble Beach to ALS research, the disease his caddie Bruce Edwards and the 1982 U.S. Open. 1982: Won only U.S. Open title,
National Pro-Am and was paired with son Michael for the died from...Also the recipient of the Card Walker Award chipping in on the 17th hole at Pebble Beach to nip Jack
event. It was his first top-25 since the 2003 British Open. and the Payne Stewart Award. 2002: Made his 23rd cut Nicklaus...For sixth consecutive year, captured at least
Extended streak to 36 consecutive seasons with at least in 29 appearances at the Masters and finished T40...Was three victories in a season. During that time (1977-82)
one made cut on the PGA TOUR...Also played in his 34th the oldest player to make the cut at the PGA at Hazeltine posted 26 wins, 13 runners-up finishes and 10 thirds along
Masters Tournament and just barely missed the 36-hole National and finished T48. 2001: PGA TOUR record string with being the PGA TOURs leading money-winner four
cut after making a triple bogey-7 on the last hole Friday...At of consecutive years earning at least $100,000 stopped at years in a row (1977-80)...Became one of six players to win
the Senior British Open, prevailed in adverse conditions to 26 (1974-2000)...Picked up a win for third consecutive year U.S. and British Opens in same year (Bobby Jones, Gene
win by one stroke over Mark O’Meara and Stewart Ginn at on Champions Tour at Senior PGA Championship. 2000: Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino and Tiger Woods). 1980:
Muirfield in July. Despite a double bogey at the 72nd hole, Made cut in three of four majors with a best finish of T9 Became first player to earn $500,000 in a season when he
claimed the event for the third time, duplicating victories in in the PGA (missed Masters cut)...Went over $1-million captured six TOUR events to go along with third British
2003 and 2005. Victory gave him eight official wins in the mark in season earnings for first time in his career. 1998: Open...Was last player to win same event three consecu-
British Isles (five British Open titles and three Senior British Earned 34th PGA TOUR title with victory at MasterCard tive years (1978-79-80 GTE Byron Nelson Classics) before
Open titles), including seven in Scotland and 13 major Colonial. At 48, was oldest player to win event (previous Tiger Woods accomplished the feat twice in 2001. 1979:
championships overall. The win also made him the second oldest:46-year-old Ben Hogan when he captured his last Earned third consecutive Vardon Trophy (1977-79). 1974:
three-time champion, joining Gary Player. Triumph at the of five Colonial titles)...Stretch between first win, the 1974 First victory came at Western Open, where he defeated
Senior British was his 10th career win on the Champions Western Open, and most recent (23 years, 11 months, 24 Tom Weiskopf and J.C. Snead by two strokes.
Tour and was his 49th official title on both the PGA TOUR/
Champions Tour combined...First Champions Tour vic-
days) third longest in TOUR history. 1997: Posted T3 at GTE PERSONAL:
Byron Nelson Classic and fourth at Masters Tournament. Active in Kansas City-area charitable endeavors, including
tory of season came in February. Braved chilly and windy Best finish at Augusta National since 1991. 1996: After
conditions near Tampa to win the Outback Steakhouse Children’s Mercy Hospital and development of golf courses
nine-year absence, returned to the PGA TOUR winner’s for junior players. Won the 2003 Card Walker Award as
Pro-Am, holding off both Jay Haas and Andy Bean by a circle with victory at Memorial Tournament...Finished 25th
stroke at the TPC Tampa Bay. The win ended an 0-93 vic- the result of his interest in junior golf…In 1999, named
on the money list, highest ranking since 1987, and made honorary member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of
tory drought in Florida (0-77 on the PGA TOUR and 0-16 first trip to THE TOUR Championship since winning that
on the Champions Tour)...Also teamed with good friend St. Andrews, joining fellow Americans Arnold Palmer,
event in 1987. 1993: Captain of victorious Ryder Cup Team. Jack Nicklaus, former President George Bush and Gene
Andy North to win a third straight Raphael Division title at 1987: Won season-ending Nabisco Championship (now
the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. Duo edged Gary Koch Sarazen…Led the effort to raise awareness of ALS,
THE TOUR Championship) and finished in top five on money the disease that took the lives of longtime caddie Bruce
and Roger Maltbie by one stroke in the 36-hole better-ball list (No. 5) for last time in his career. 1984: Finished in top-3
competition in Savannah. 2006: Spent most of the season Edwards and former TOUR player Jeff Julian. Web site is
six times including three victories...First on final money list bruceedwardsfoundation.org.
on the Champions Tour, playing only two events on the PGA for fifth time in career...Won PGA of America Player of the

Boo WEEKLEY
Boo Weekley
EXEMPT STATUS: 2008 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Karyn; Thomas Parker (8/14/01), Aiden
(through 2010) O’Neal (6/23/08)
FULL NAME: Thomas Brent Weekley EDUCATION: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
HEIGHT: 6-0 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing
BIRTHPLACE: Milton, FL Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006)
RESIDENCE: Jay, FL; plays out of CC of Brewton (AL)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: in the top-25 five times, with a best effort being a T10 at
the Knoxville Open presented by Food City. 2004: Finished
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2007 Verizon Heritage. 2008 Verizon Heritage. Member of the PGA TOUR in 2002 and 2007-8 and the
Nationwide Tour in 2003-06. 2007: The 2006 Nationwide No. 91 on the Nationwide Tour money list. Made 20 starts,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Tour graduate earned his first PGA TOUR victory at the finished in the top-25 four times, including his only top-10,
1—Verizon Heritage; T4—Stanford St. Jude Championship; Verizon Heritage and collected more than $2.5 million for a T7 at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. 2003: In first
T8—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic; T9—FBR Open, World Golf the season...After returning to the PGA TOUR for the second season on the Nationwide Tour, finished No. 67 on the
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. time in 2007, posted first career top-10 in 30th career start money list. Cracked the top 25 on six different occasions,
at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Finished sixth, three shots with two top-10s to his credit. 2002: Was a rookie on the
2008 SEASON:
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behind champion Fred Funk...One week later, finished T2 at PGA TOUR after finishing T23 at the Qualifying Tournament
Won for the second consecutive season at the Verizon in the fall of 2001. Made the cut in five of 24 starts during
Heritage. Made the cut in 19 of 24 starts, including a The Honda Classic after losing in a four-man playoff. Three-
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putted the 72nd hole while holding a one-stroke lead, miss- his rookie season on TOUR. Missed his first 10 cuts before
career-best 11 top-25 finishes. Finished sophomore cam- finally cashing a paycheck, with a T19 at the FedEx St. Jude
paign No. 33 in FedExCup standings and No. 25 in earnings, ing a 3-foot par putt to fall into a four-way tie with Mark
Wilson, Jose Coceres and Camilo Villegas. Eliminated from Classic in late June, his best effort of the season. 2001:
surpassing $2 million in earnings for the second straight Made his first trip to the finals of the Qualifying Tournament
year…Recorded his first top-10 finish of the year with a T8 playoff on second extra hole, the par-4 10th, on Monday
morning when he and Villegas made bogeys...Chipped in for and finished T23. Played mini-tours in late-1990s, winning
showing at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Highlight of the multiple times on the DP Tour and the Emerald Coast Tour.
week came on Saturday when birdies on the final four holes par on the 71st and 72nd holes to win his first TOUR title
at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West equaled the at the Verizon Heritage by one stroke over Ernie Els. Posted PERSONAL:
round of the week with a career-best 10-under 62, topping rounds of 67-69-66-68—270 and overcame a two-stroke Played high school golf with PGA TOUR member Heath
the 63 he posted during the final round of the 2002 FedEx deficit to 54-hole leader Jerry Kelly. Winds in excess of 40 Slocum. TOUR member Bubba Watson also attended and
St. Jude Classic…Overcame a cold to continue solid play mph forced the final round to be postponed from Sunday played golf at their high school, Milton HS, and nearby resi-
in the Arizona desert with four rounds in the 60s at the FBR to Monday. Finished at 14-under par to hold off Els, who dent Joe Durant is a close friend. Slocum’s dad, Jack, served
Open, good for a T9 finish…Finished T9 in his first World nearly holed his second shot for eagle on the final hole. as his caddie during finals of the Qualifying Tournament...
Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Jumped to No. 8 in FedExCup points and earned $972,000 Nicknamed after cartoon hero Yogi Bear’s sidekick, “Boo
Defeated Martin Kaymer (2 and 1) and Sergio Garcia (3 to surpass $1 million in season earnings for the first time... Boo” Bear...Studied turfgrass science in college and later
and 1) before falling to Woody Austin, 3 and 2, in the third Three back after a first-round 68 in his first British Open worked as a laborer at the Monsanto chemical plant in
round…After playing with his mom in the pro-am, success- start, finished T35...Made his first start in a World Golf Pensacola, FL...Used to wear rain pants because cotton
fully defended his Verizon Heritage title at Harbour Town. Championships event at the Bridgestone Invitational. Was pants caused him to break out in a rash...Sponsored by the
After chipping in for par on the last two holes in 2007, holed one stroke back of the lead after the first round, finished outdoors apparel company Mossy Oak, which specializes in
a 78-yard chip for birdie at the par-4 10th hole and went T30...Carded a third-round 65 on his way to a T9 finish at the camouflage apparel…Lists Ben Hogan as his hero.
on to a three-stroke win over Aaron Baddeley and Anthony PGA Championship, his first-career top-10 in a major cham-
pionship...Posted a T21 in first career TOUR Championship
Kim. Became the first back-to-back winner at this event
since Davis Love III in 1991-92. Also the eighth player since start, and finished 25th in the FedExCup standings...Teamed Player STATISTICS
1960 to win his first two TOUR titles in the same event… with Heath Slocum to finish second at the OMEGA Mission
Hills World Cup in late November, losing to Scotland on the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Recorded his fifth top-10 finish with a T4 at the Stanford Scoring Average............................................70.41 (50)
St. Jude Championship. He was the first-round leader third hole of a sudden-death playoff. 2006: Finished seventh
on the Nationwide Tour money list to graduate from that Driving Distance............................................291.7 (61)
with a 5-under 65 and recorded three rounds in the 60s… Driving Accuracy Percentage........................64.75% (85)
One of six rookies and an emotional leader on the winning Tour for the first time and play on the PGA TOUR for the
second time. Posted a career-high nine top-10s (tied with Greens in Regulation Percentage.................67.87% (22)
U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Earned 2.5 points in three matches Putting Average............................................1.830 (188)
for the team, including a 4-and-2 win over Oliver Wilson in Ken Duke for Tour lead) and 14 top-25s on the Nationwide
Sunday Singles. Garnered worldwide attention for riding Tour. Season powered by seconds at the National Mining
his driver “cowboy horse” style down the first fairway, Association Pete Dye Classic (second in a playoff) and 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/3
leading eventually to an appearance on the Jay Leno Show. Miccosukee Championship. Lost in a playoff to Jason Enloe Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Bob Hope Chrysler
Also, dropped the green flag at the fall NASCAR race in in West Virginia. Held the 54-hole lead in Chattanooga after Classic/3
Talladega, AL. posting a season-low 22-under-par 194, before finishing Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2008 Verizon
one shot out of the Kyle Reifers-Brandt Snedeker playoff. Heritage/1
2005: For the second consecutive year finished No. 91 on Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 EDS Byron
the Nationwide Tour money list. Made 22 starts, finishing Nelson Championship/23
2002 24 5 2 $95,206/200 Masters T20
2007 29 20 1 1 1 5 9 96,399/25 2,613,211/23 U.S. Open T26 T26
2008 24 19 1 5 11 102,513/33 2,398,751/25 British Open T35 CUT
Total 77 44 2 1 1 10 22 5,107,168 PGA T9 T20
THE PLAYERS T44 T21
nationwide tour TOUR Championship T21
Year Events Played Cuts Made 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Earnings/Rank Accenture Match Play Championship T9
2002 2 1 1 $6,750/195 Bridgestone Invitational T30 T66
2004 20 13 1 4 49,690/91
2005 22 13 1 5 50,846/91 NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2008; World Cup, 2007.
2006 24 19 2 2 9 14 312,843/7
Total 91 60 2 2 13 30 494,278

Weir, Mike
Mike Weir
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Bricia; Elle Marisa (12/19/97), Lili
(through 2009) (4/3/00)
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Michael Richard Weir EDUCATION: Brigham Young University (1993,
HEIGHT: 5-9 Recreation Management)
WEIGHT: 155 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hockey, fly fishing, skiing
BIRTHPLACE: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Q SCHOOL: 1997, 1998
RESIDENCE: Draper, UT
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): finish with a T2 at the Memorial Tournament, two behind homeland at The Presidents Cup…Recorded his first top-10
1999 Air Canada Championship. 2000 World Golf winner Kenny Perry. In nine starts at Muirfield Village Golf of the season with a T8 at the AT&T National. It was his first
Championships-American Express Championship. 2001 Club, has collected three top-5s (2000-4th, 2003-3rd)…In top-10 since a solo sixth at the 2006 PGA Championship...
THE TOUR Championship. 2003 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, July at the RBC Canadian Open, shared the first-round lead Representing the International Team in home country of
Nissan Open, Masters Tournament. 2004 Nissan Open. at 5-under 65, before finishing T5 with Nicholas Thompson Canada as a Captain’s Pick for Captain Gary Player, posted a
2007 Fry’s Electronics Open. and Scott McCarron. His finish was the best by a Canadian 3-1-1 record including a 1-up victory over World No. 1 Tiger
in that event since he finished second at Glen Abbey in Woods in the Singles matches...Captured eighth career
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (2): 2004. Called the task of carrying the weight of his country TOUR title at the inaugural Fry’s Electronics Open, his first
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1997 BC TEL Pacific Open [Can], Canadian Masters [Can]. on his shoulders “incredibly special and lucky.” …Sporting win since 2004. Carded rounds of 69-64-65-68--266 to edge
a beard reminiscent of his commercial with hockey great runner-up Mark Hensby by one stroke, thanks in part to a
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Wayne Gretzky, finished T7 at The Barclays. Shot 67-67 2-under-par effort over the last five holes. Victory tied him
2003 Champions Challenge [with Dean Wilson]. 1999 in the middle rounds at Ridgewood CC in Paramus, NJ, in with George Knudson (8 wins, 1961-72) as the winningest
Telus Skins Game. 2004 Champions Challenge [with Dean the first event of the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Canadian in TOUR history. 2006: Finished in the top 40 (No.
Wilson]. Was one stroke back through 54 holes…Led after 54 holes 33) on the money list for the sixth time in the last eight
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: at the Deutsche Bank Championship the following week, seasons. Twelve top-25s were the most since he had 16
2—Deutsche Bank Championship, the Memorial but finished second, five behind Vijay Singh, who shot a in 2003...Best finish was a T3 at the AT&T Pebble Beach
Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley; 4—Mercedes- final-round 63. It was his eighth career runner-up finish National Pro-Am...Finished T6 at the U.S. Open at Winged
Benz Championship; T5—RBC Canadian Open; T6—THE and the ninth time in 10 career attempts that he held a Foot and sixth at the PGA Championship. Posted at least
TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola; T7—The 54-hole lead and didn’t win. Shot a career-low and course two top-10s in the majors for the third time in his nine-year
Barclays. record-tying 10-under 61 in taking the first-round lead at TOUR career (2003: 1st-Masters, T3 U.S. Open, T7 PGA, and
TPC Boston…Posted his final top-10 finish of the season 2004: T4-U.S. Open, T9-British Open). 2005: Fell to No. 56 on
2008 SEASON: with a T6 effort at THE TOUR Championship presented by the money list with only two top-10s in 23 starts. Lingering
Ranked sixth in the FedExCup standings, thanks to 8 Coca-Cola...Capped the season with a T10 finish at the neck injury suffered at 2004 Bell Canadian Open affected
top-10s and 13 top-25s. Ended the year with 18 made Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and play...2003 Masters champion rebounded from missed cut
cuts in 24 starts. Topped $3 million in earnings for first T4 at the Frys.com Open, giving him six top-10 finishes in in 2004 with T5 finish in Augusta...Compiled a 2-2-0 record
time in his career...Finished fourth at the Mercedes-Benz his last eight starts. at The Presidents Cup, including a 3-and-2 Singles victory
Championship after holding the 36- and 54-hole leads. Got over Scott Verplank. 2004: Maintained top-10 Official World
off to a rough start on Sunday with bogeys on two of his CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Golf Ranking status on the strength of a victory at Nissan
first four holes before rallying with five birdies on his last 2007: Returned to winner’s circle at the Fry’s Electronics Open and top-10s in two majors...Started the final round
10 holes, falling two strokes shy of the Daniel Chopra-Steve Open and defeated World No. 1 Tiger Woods in Canadian with a five-stroke lead and survived a rainy final round at
Stricker playoff…Recorded his seventh career runner-up
1989A 1 Masters T28 T27 T24 1 CUT T5 T11 T20 T17
1992A 1 U.S. Open CUT T16 T19 CUT T3 T4 T42 T6 T20 T18
1992 1 British Open T37 T52 CUT T69 T28 T9 CUT T56 T8 T39
1993 2 1 $1,940/317 PGA T10 T30 T16 T34 T7 CUT T47 6 CUT T42
1994 1 THE PLAYERS CUT T44 T19 T27 CUT T17 T22 T37 T32
1995 1 TOUR Championship T26 21 1 T19 T4 T6
1996 5 2 1 1 36,624/210 Accenture Match Play Championship T17 T17 T17 T17 T33 T9 T33 T33
1997 4 1 7,709/287 Bridgestone Invitational T24 25 T24 T23 T41 T36 T22 W/D
1998 27 13 2 5 218,967/131 CA Championship T30 1 CNL T15 T28 T18 DNS T50 T20
1999 30 20 1 1 1 7 12 1,491,139/23
2000 28 23 1 1 8 16 2,547,829/6
2001 23 20 1 2 1 6 13 2,777,936/11 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (4), 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; World Cup (3), 2000-
2002 25 22 11 843,890/78 2002.
2003 21 20 3 4 10 16 4,918,910/5
2004 22 16 1 1 7 10 2,761,536/14
2005 23 14 1 2 6 1,363,467/56
2006 24 20 1 6 12 1,883,724/33
2007 23 20 1 4 9 89,198/87 1,986,053/35
2008 26 20 2 8 13 113,118/6 3,020,135/14
Total 288 212 8 8 7 61 124 23,859,860
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Mike Weir (Continued)
Riviera to successfully defend his Nissan Open title. Won top-10 finish for the first time in his five-year TOUR career...
his previous six TOUR events from behind and was 0-for- Tied The Plantation Course record with 10-under-par 63 Player STATISTICS
5 with a 54-hole lead. Closed with an even-par 71 and before finishing T14 at the Mercedes Championships.
became the first back-to-back winner at Riviera since Corey His 63 was the lowest first-round score in Mercedes 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Pavin in 1994-95…Posted back-to-back top-10s at the U.S. Championships history. 2001: Earned over $2 million for Scoring Average............................................70.26 (33)
Open with his T4 finish (T3 in 2003). Then posted back- second consecutive season and picked up a victory for the Driving Distance............................................284.9 (123)
to-back top-10s in a major with a T9 at the British Open third straight year...Finished season by winning THE TOUR Driving Accuracy Percentage........................62.29% (107)
in Scotland...Finished as runner-up at the Bell Canadian Championship. Final-round 68 put him in playoff with Ernie Greens in Regulation Percentage.................64.32% (99)
Open after a bogey on the 72nd hole pushed him into a Els, Sergio Garcia and David Toms. Birdie-3 on first extra Putting Average............................................1.769 (37)
playoff with Vijay Singh. Missed a 5-footer for birdie on hole gave him his first playoff victory and made him first
the second extra hole to win and was defeated by Singh on international player to win THE TOUR Championship. 2000: 2007 Low Round/Round: 61–Deutsche Bank
the following hole after Weir’s approach found the hazard First Canadian to play in Presidents Cup, where he led the Championship/1
just right of the green. Held the second- and third-round International Team with a 3-2-0 record...Collected his sec-
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Career Low Round/Round: 61–2008 Deutsche Bank
leads, including a three-stroke lead heading into Sunday’s ond victory on the PGA TOUR in the season-ending World Championship/1
final round. His best finish and just the second top-10 in 14 Golf Championships-American Express Championship. A Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,080,000–2003
starts in his national Open. 2003: Had breakthrough season bogey-free 67 on Saturday and final-round 67 lifted him Masters Tournament/1
on TOUR with three wins, matching his career total enter- to his first World Golf Championships title. Career-best Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Greater
ing the season, including his first major title at the Masters. $1 million first prize moved him to sixth on the money list Milwaukee Open/3
Missed just one cut all season for the fist time in his career. with $2,547,829, seventh player to surpass the $2.5 million
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Fifth-place finish on money list and earnings over $4.8 mark in single-season earnings...Lost first TOUR playoff at
million were career bests...Claimed fourth PGA TOUR title Michelob Championship when David Toms sank a five-foot PERSONAL:
During busy Presidents Cup week in Montreal in 2007, met
Player Biographies
at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Entered final day four shots par putt on first extra hole. 1999: Went from being medal-
behind Tim Herron but final-round 67, tied for low finalist at 1998 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to TOUR and presented Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
round score, helped him edge Jay Haas by two strokes... Championship...Earned first PGA TOUR title at Air Canada with a personalized TaylorMade golf bag...Dropped the cer-
Won for second time in four events at the Nissan Open, Championship with two-stroke victory over Fred Funk. Key emonial puck before the Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game
finishing strong with a final-round 5-under 66. Defeated to victory was eagle-2 from 147 yards on No. 14 during against the Philadelphia Flyers on April 14, 2003. Prior
Charles Howell III with a birdie on the second playoff final round. First Canadian to win on native soil since Pat to 2003 Presidents Cup, gave teammates Team Canada
hole after beginning the final round seven strokes behind Fletcher won 1954 Canadian Open. First Canadian to win hockey jerseys complete with names stitched on the back...
Howell. Payday moved him past the $2-million mark for the on TOUR since Richard Zokol won 1992 Greater Milwaukee Is friend of former NHL player Adam Oates. Practiced with
third time in the last four seasons...After recording just the Open. 1998: As rookie, earned $218,967 to rank 131st on NHL’s Washington Capitals at beginning of two-week
fourth bogey-free final-round by a winner in the 67-year his- money list. 1997: Led Canadian Tour Order of Merit after break in late September 1999...At age 13, sought advice
tory of the Masters (first since Doug Ford in 1957), defeated winning BC TEL Pacific Open and Canadian Masters. Was from Jack Nicklaus. In a letter, asked whether he should
Len Mattiace in a playoff with a bogey on the first extra first Canadian to lead Order of Merit since Jerry Anderson switch to playing right-handed. Response was to stick to
hole. Nailed a 6-footer for par on the 18th hole to force in 1989. 1993: Named Canadian Tour Rookie of the Year natural swing...Three-time recipient (2000-1 and 2003) of
the playoff. Became first left-hander since Bob Charles after winning Infiniti Tournament Players Championship. Lionel Conacher Award, given to Canada’s Male Athlete of
at the 1963 British Open to win a major...Finished season Amateur: Won 1990 Ontario Amateur Championship... the Year. First golfer to be so honored since 1932...Enjoys
with top-10s in three of four majors…Edged Los Angeles Western Athletic Conference Player of Year and second- taking family to Barnes & Noble for reading nights with his
Dodgers relief pitcher Eric Gagne to win The Canadian team All-American in 1992 at Brigham Young...Winner of children...Web site is mikeweir.com.
Press’s male athlete of the year award for a third time (also 1988 Ontario Junior Championship and 1986 Canadian
2000 and 2001). 2002: Had 11 top-25s but did not have a Juvenile Championship.

wetterich, Brett
Brett Wetterich
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension EDUCATION: Wallace State Community College
FULL NAME: Brett Wetterich SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, all sports
Player biographies

WEIGHT: 205 Q SCHOOL: 1999, 2001, 2005
BIRTHDATE: August 9, 1973 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004)
BIRTHPLACE: Cincinnati, OH
RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL
FAMILY: Wife, Erin
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): year - 437 yards on the par-4 12th hole at the season- tournament in his initial event of the season at the 2003
2006 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. opening Mercedes-Benz Championship and 435 yards Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Opened the event with a
on the par-5 16th hole at the World Golf Championshps- 10-under 62. 2002: Finished 174th on the TOUR money
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): Bridgestone Invitational. 2006: 2005 Q-School graduate list....Recorded first top-10, a T8 at The Honda Classic.
2003 Chitimacha Louisiana Open. 2004 Envirocare Utah earned first PGA TOUR victory at the EDS Byron Nelson Was two behind Mike Weir entering the final round and
Classic. Championship, competed for the United States at the shot 72 to finish five behind winner Matt Kuchar. 2001:
Ryder Cup and claimed 10th place on the TOUR’s money Finished T13 at Qualifying Tournament to earn his card for
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: list…First top-10, a T6 at the Shell Houston Open, came 2002. 2000: Made one cut in nine starts on the PGA TOUR.
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T37—Buick Invitational. in his sixth start of season...One week later, aided by 1999: Finished 35th at the Qualifying Tournament to earn
2008 SEASON: three rounds in the 60s, finished T4 at the Zurich Classic PGA TOUR card for the 2000 season, his first official sea-
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Made the cut in seven of 11 PGA TOUR events he started in of New Orleans...Two weeks later, earned first TOUR vic- son on the TOUR. 1998: Qualified for the U.S. Open at The
2008 but was hampered with injuries. Forced to withdraw tory at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship by one shot Olympic Club, missed the cut.
from the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play over Trevor Immelman and dedicated the emotional win to
Championship because of a shoulder injury and then injured his older brother, Mark, who was killed by a drunk driver PERSONAL:
in Chicago in 2003. The first-place check of $1.1 million Remembers older brother, Mark, who was killed by a drunk
his wrist while preparing for the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. driver in Chicago in 2003, with the initials, MTW, in bold
Last start came in the Memorial Tournament in early June. was nearly as much as Wetterich had made since turning
pro in 1994...Picked up his fourth top-10 in his last six letters on his golf bag…His father started him playing golf
Will play on a Major Medical Extension in 2009 where he at age 2…Only college scholarship he received was at
has 17 events to earn $731,077, which coupled with 2008 starts (since Shell Houston Open) with a T2 finish at the
Memorial Tournament. Prior to the Shell Houston Open, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, AL. From
earnings of $121,675, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 the 2006 Ryder Cup, Wetterich gave his $100,000 charitable
money list and earn the Major Medical Extension status for had just three career top-10s in 76 starts...Finished 10th
on the U.S. Ryder Cup team list to make his first Ryder Cup share to Wallace State.
the remainder of the season.
team...Week after the Ryder Cup, finished T6 at the World
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Golf Championships-American Express Championship in
2007: Started the season with his first appearance in London...Competed in first TOUR Championship, finishing Player STATISTICS
the Mercedes-Benz Championship, where he was tied T22. 2005: Finished T26 at the Qualifying Tournament to
for the first-round lead before finishing T22…Posted a improve his status for 2006 after finishing 132nd on the 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
final-round 67 to finish T8 at The Honda Classic for his 2005 season money list on the strength of two top-10s Scoring Average............................................72.57 (N/A)
first top-10 of the season. Has three career top-10s at and five top-25s...Recorded second top-10 of his career Driving Distance............................................304.1 (N/A)
The Honda Classic, including his first top-10 in 2002... with a T6 at The Honda Classic, three years after a T8 at Driving Accuracy Percentage........................56.26% (N/A)
Finished runner-up to Tiger Woods at the World Golf the 2002 Honda Classic...Next top-10 was a T10 at the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.59% (N/A)
Championships-CA Championship at Doral Resort and Spa, Deutsche Bank Championship, jumping into Top-125 on Putting Average............................................1.833 (N/A)
recording his second top-10 in two starts at the event. He PGA TOUR Money List at No. 118. After Boston, ended
finished T6 in 2006 in the World Golf Championships the year missing four cuts in last six starts, but managed MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
event in England at The Grove...Tied for the lead after 36 to finish strong with T12 at the Southern Farm Bureau 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Crowne Plaza Invitational at
holes at the Masters Tournament before finishing T37... Classic, the last full-field event of the season. 2004: Colonial/1
Collected his second runner-up finish of the season with Career Low Round/Round: 63–2002 Canon Greater
Entered the Nationwide Tour Championship in the No. 23
a T2 the Deutsche Bank Championship. Held a one-stroke Hartford Open/2
spot on the money list but his runner-up showing propelled Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,116,000–2006 EDS
lead through 54 holes at TPC Boston after a third-round him 13 spots to finish No. 10 and earn his way back to the
5-under 66. Could not hold off Phil Mickelson in the final Byron Nelson Championship/1
PGA TOUR...Recorded his second career Nationwide Tour Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 World Golf
round, finishing two strokes back tied with Tiger Woods victory at the 2004 Envirocare Utah Classic. 2003: Finished
and Arron Oberholser...Hit the two longest drives of the Championships-CA Championship/21
24th on the Nationwide Tour after winning his first career
1998 1 Masters T37 CUT
2000 9 1 $7,174/242 U.S. Open CUT CUT
2001 1 British Open CUT CUT
2002 32 12 1 1 203,034/174 PGA CUT T32
2006 25 16 1 2 6 9 3,023,185/10 Accenture Match Play Championship T33
2007 28 17 2 4 7 96,174/27 2,208,282/28 Bridgestone Invitational T36 T30 DNS
2008 11 7 121,675/217 CA Championship T6 2 T61
Total 136 63 1 4 13 22 6,139,379
NATIONAL TEAMS: Ryder Cup, 2006.
nationwide tour
2000 4 2 $3,110/217
2001 4 1 1,535/266
2003 22 16 1 1 3 7 174,805/24
2004 28 16 1 1 5 7 253,637/10
2005 1 1 1 1 13,500/170
2006 1 1 2,850/249
Total 60 37 2 1 1 9 15 449,438

Charlie WI
Charlie Wi (WEE)
EXEMPT STATUS: 61st on 2008 money list FAMILY: Single
FULL NAME: Charlie Wi EDUCATION: University of California-Berkeley
HEIGHT: 5-10 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Skiing, all sports
BIRTHDATE: January 3, 1972 Q SCHOOL: 2004, 2006
BIRTHPLACE: Seoul, South Korea Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: North Hills, CA; plays out of Wood Ranch
GC (Simi Valley, CA)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: Set the Champion Course record at PGA National with Championships-NEC Invitational, where he tied for 63rd.
a first-round, 5-under-par 65 at The Honda Classic. Held 2001: Best finish on the European Tour was a T3 at the
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T2—2007 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, 2008
Valero Texas Open. the 18-hole lead and shared the 36-hole lead with Robert Carlsberg Malaysian Open...Won three times on the Asian
Allenby at 5-under-par 135. Finished T13...Finished a career- Tour including the Volvo China Open. 2000: Made 13 of 25
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (9): best T2 at the U.S. Bank Championship, with birdies on cuts on the Nationwide Tour with his only top-25 a T12 at
1997 Kuala Lumpur Open [Malaysia]. 2001 Volvo China four of the last five holes for a final-round 68...Qualified for the Monterey Peninsula Classic. 1998: Had a pair of top-10s
Open, Shin Han Dong Hae Open, SK Telecom Open [Korea]. the first two PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup events in limited play on the Nationwide Tour. Tied for fourth at the
2002 SK Telecom Open [Korea]. 2004 Pocari Sweat Open and finished T14 at the Deutsche Bank Championship… Wichita Open. 1996: Had one top-10 during his first full year
2
[Korea], Taiwan Open [Asia]. 2005 GS Caltex Masters Added a T5 at the Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro to move on the Nationwide Tour. Amateur: First-team All-America
[Korea]. 2006 Maybank Malaysian Open [Eur.]. up 10 spots on the money list and top the $1-million mark in 1995 at University of California, posting the third-lowest
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for the first time in his career. 2006: Earned a return trip stroke average among collegians that season behind Tiger
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: to the PGA TOUR in 2007 after second successful stint at Woods and Stewart Cink...Won the 1990 California State
T2—Valero Texas Open; T4—John Deere Classic; T7—EDS 2006 Qualifying Tournament, finishing T16...Made the cut Amateur at age 17 (second-youngest to accomplish that
Byron Nelson Championship; T9—PGA Championship. in 13 of 17 starts on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with four feat) and the 1995 Southern California Amateur.
2008 SEASON: top-10s. Finished the season No. 40 on the money list, with
PERSONAL:
Enjoyed his most successful season on the PGA TOUR with $137,238...Turned in one of the most impressive stretches of
the season, with four top-five showings in five starts—a T4 Introduced to golf by his father…Expert skier earned spend-
four top-10s. Missed just six cuts in 27 starts…Opened the ing money during college by being a ski instructor…Student
FBR Open with a 5-under 66 and was one stroke back. Went at the Henrico County Open, a career-best runner-up effort
at The Rex Hospital Open, T5 at the Chattanooga Classic of martial arts, which helps his flexibility in the golf swing.
on to finish T13 at TPC Scottsdale…Posted his first top-10
finish in his 10th start of the season at the EDS Byron and T4 at the Peek’n Peak Classic…Winner of the European
Nelson Championship (T7)…Shared the first-round lead Tour’s Maybank Malaysian Open by one stroke over two-
time defending champion Thongchai Jaidee, denying Jaidee
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with a 7-under 64 at the John Deere Classic and finished
T4. It was his best finish since a T2 at the 2007 U.S. Bank his third straight win at the event. 2005: Rookie season on 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Championship in Milwaukee…In his first career major TOUR the result of successfully navigating through all three Scoring Average............................................70.23 (29)
championship start, was one stroke back after 36 holes at stages of 2004 Qualifying Tournament. T26 in his fourth Driving Distance............................................287.4 (95)
the PGA Championship. Fired rounds of 71-74, including attempt at finals in 2004...Finished No. 196 on the money Driving Accuracy Percentage........................67.33% (45)
being paired with eventual champion Padraig Harrington list during his rookie season. T5 in his last start of the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................66.44% (59)
and runner-up Sergio Garcia in the final round, to finish season at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic...Opened with Putting Average............................................1.787 (88)
T9 at Oakland Hills…Shot a final-round 61 at the Valero a 7-under 65 to share the first-round lead at the 84 LUMBER
Texas Open to move from a T13 to a T2 finish, matching Classic with three others. Finished T32. 2004: Winner of the MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
his career best. Taiwan Open on the Asian Tour. 2003: Made the cut in 10 of 2008 Low Round/Round: 61–Valero Texas Open/4
25 starts on the European Tour with his only top-25 a T16 at Career Low Round/Round: 61–2008 Valero Texas Open/4
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the Dunhill Links Championship. 2002: Made 13 of 17 cuts Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $336,000–2008 Valero
2007: In second start of season, finished T9 at the Buick on the European Tour. Best finish was a T5 at the Dubai Texas Open/T2
Invitational. Opened with a 9-under-par 63 on the Torrey Desert Classic...Won the S K Telecom Open on the Asian Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
Pines North Course, two off the pace of Brandt Snedeker... Tour...First career PGA TOUR start came at the World Golf Texas Open/111
2002 1 1 PGA T9
2005 23 11 1 2 $250,081/186 THE PLAYERS T63
2006 1 Bridgestone Invitational T63
2007 27 18 1 3 8 89,050/90 1,145,975/84
2008 27 21 1 4 11 101,550/42 1,515,395/61
Total 79 51 2 8 21 2,911,451 NATIONAL TEAMS: Asian Dynasty Cup, 2003. Korean International Team, 2004. World Cup,
2006.
nationwide tour
1996 27 12 1 7 $23,601/80
1997 1
1998 13 5 2 2 26,571/77
1999 10 3 2 6,556/148
2000 25 13 1 31,451/106
2005 1
2006 17 13 1 4 6 137,238/40
Total 94 46 1 7 18 225,416

Wilkinson, Tim
Tim Wilkinson
EXEMPT STATUS: 92nd on 2008 money list SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fitness, movies, sports
FULL NAME: Timothy David Wilkinson TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2003
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BIRTHPLACE: Palmerston North, New Zealand
RESIDENCE: Palmerston North, New Zealand
FAMILY: Single
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: managed to crack the top-10 on just two occasions. Began Miccosukee Championship and T7 at the Knoxville Open.
T2—2008 Valero Texas Open. the year with a season-best T7 at the Movistar Panama Made one start on the 2004 PGA TOUR, picking up $29,820
Championship. Finished T9 at the Knoxville Open. 2006: with a T27 at the Buick Championship. Moved up 37 places
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: Made the cut in 13 of 25 starts on the Nationwide Tour in on the final day on the strength of a 6-under 64. 2003: Made
T2—Valero Texas Open; 3—Zurich Classic of New Orleans; 2006, with five top-25s. Concluded the season No. 73 on the cut at the 2003 Deutsche Bank Championship, his first
T6—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. the money list, with $75,676. Shot a 7-under 65, highlighted PGA TOUR start. Has also played on the Australasian Tour.
by a Tour-season-best eight consecutive birdies on Nos. Amateur: Winner of the 2000 New Zealand Amateur.
2008 SEASON: 7-14, to share the first-round lead with Matt Hendrix at
2
The left-hander was one of 14 rookies to come out of the

2007 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Tied for 14th at
the Knoxville Open. Went on to finish T19...Opened with a
7-under 64 to take sole possession of the first-round lead at
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the finals, where a final-round 68 helped him move up from the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open before finish-
T25 position entering the last day…Rookie season had 17 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
ing T57. Shared the 54-hole lead with Ricky Barnes at the Scoring Average............................................71.00 (110)
made cuts in 29 starts, including three top-10 finishes… Oregon Classic, before finishing in third place — his only
Collected the first top-10 of his PGA TOUR career with a Driving Distance............................................279.8 (165)
top-10 of the season — and just one shot out of the Barnes- Driving Accuracy Percentage........................66.72% (53)
T6 finish at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open…Finished third Cliff Kresge playoff. 2005: Made the cut in 12 of 25 starts
at the Zurich Classic after falling two-shots shy of winner Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.39% (85)
during his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour, with four Putting Average............................................1.782 (74)
Andres Romero. Was 5-under through 10 holes in his final top-10s. Wrapped up the season No. 49 on the money list,
round before recording pars on the last eight holes…Four with $109,275. First two top-10 showings of the season
rounds in the 60s (67-69-63-64) led to a career-best runner- MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
were both T9 outings at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The 2008 Low Round/Round: 62–Sony Open in Hawaii/3
up finish to Zach Johnson at the Valero Texas Open, worth Cliffs and the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. Also
a career-best $336,000. Career Low Round/Round: 62–2008 Sony Open in
cracked the top 10 at the Envirocare Utah Classic (T7) and Hawaii/3
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: the weather-shortened Oregon Classic, with a season-best Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $421,600–2008 Zurich
2007: Enjoyed a consistent year on the Nationwide Tour, T2 outing. Would have entered the last round in Oregon Classic of New Orleans/3
making 23 cuts in 26 starts. Finished No. 49 on the money three shots behind leader Jeff Gove before rain forced the Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero
list, with $133,222. Ended the season with 12 top-25s, but shortening of the tournament. 2004: Made six starts during Texas Open/243
the 2004 season, making the cut in two of those, a T5 at the
2003 1 1 $9,900 THE PLAYERS CUT
2004 1 1 29,820
2008 29 17 1 1 3 5 93,430/130 1,167,607/92
Total 31 19 1 1 3 5 1,207,327
nationwide tour
2003 1 1 $1,342/333
2004 6 2 2 2 32,881/115
2005 25 12 1 4 8 109,275/49
2006 25 13 1 1 5 75,676/73
2007 26 23 2 12 133,222/49
Total 83 51 1 1 9 27 352,397

Dean WILSON
Dean Wilson
EXEMPT STATUS: 79th on 2008 money list EDUCATION: Brigham Young University (1992,
FULL NAME: Dean Hiroshi Wilson Secondary Education)
BIRTHDATE: December 17, 1969 Q SCHOOL: 2002, 2004
BIRTHPLACE: Kaneohe, HI Nationwide Tour Alumnus
RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV
FAMILY: Single
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): with at least four top-10s. 2006: In fourth full season on Tournament...Best finish in four starts was T23 at Sony
TOUR, earned first victory in a playoff over Tom Lehman Open in Hawaii...Won twice on the Japan Golf Tour, at the
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2006 The INTERNATIONAL.
at The International, and later earned first TOUR Tsuruya Open and Gateway to the Open Mizuno Open. 2001:
INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (6): Championship berth. Posted a career-best six top-10s and Breakthrough year in Japan with three victories, including
2002 Tsuruya Open [Jpn], Gateway to the Open Mizuno finished 22nd on the TOUR money list…Collected his first the Japan PGA match-play and stroke-play championships,
Open [Jpn]. 2001 Japan PGA Championship, Japan PGA TOUR win in his 118th start by defeating Lehman with a both considered majors on that tour, and made it into the
Match Play Championship, UBE Kosan Cup [Jpn]. 2000 birdie on the second playoff hole at The International. top 70 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Finished second
Aiful Cup [Jpn]. Led the tournament in birdies with 23, including the playoff on the Japan PGA Tour money list, earning over $950,361...
2
birdie. His 12 points during final round were the most by a Also finished T30 at the U.S. Open. 2000: JPGA rookie of the
OTHER VICTORIES (2): winner since Rich Beem recorded 19 in 2002. Began final year. 1999: Member of the Nationwide Tour, finishing with
2003 Champions Challenge [with Mike Weir]. 2004
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round five points behind third-round leader Zach Johnson. two top-25s in eight starts. 1996: One top-25 finish in eight
Champions Challenge [with Mike Weir]. Became fourth first-time winner at Castle Pines GC and first starts on the Nationwide Tour. Amateur: Medalist at the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: since Rod Pampling in 2004. Became the first Hawaiian- 1991 Western Athletic Conference Championship. Member
T3—AT&T National, U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; born player to win on TOUR since David Ishii, who won of the 1990-92 WAC championship teams at Brigham Young
T10—THE PLAYERS Championship. the 1990 Hawaiian Open...Finished T2 at The Valero Texas University. College teammate for three seasons at BYU with
Open. 2005: One off the lead after 18 holes at the Buick TOUR member Mike Weir.
2008 SEASON: Invitational after a posting 9-under-par 63. Disqualified for
Enjoyed a solid season on the PGA TOUR defined by eight failing to sign his scorecard after a second-round 75...First
top-25 finishes and a pair of T3s in the span of three weeks top-10 of year was solo sixth at the Barclays Classic, where Player STATISTICS
in July…Carded a 6-under 66 to claim the 18-hole lead at he posted the third double eagle in tournament history on
the Zurich Classic of New Orleans before finishing T42… the ninth hole in the second round, holing a 4-iron from 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Was one of only two players to break 70 (69) in the final 217 yards. 2004: Played in 33 events on the PGA TOUR Scoring Average............................................70.71 (72)
round of THE PLAYERS en route to finishing T10…Shared and finished No. 133 on money list. Returned to Qualifying Driving Distance............................................276.2 (178)
the second-round lead with five others at the Stanford St. Tournament and finished T13 to regain full playing status in Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.70% (123)
Jude Classic. Weekend rounds of 71-72 dropped him to 2005...After Bell Canadian Open was No. 150 on the money Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.61% (77)
T13…Finished T3 at the AT&T National, thanks to weekend list, posted first top-10 of season with a T3 at the Valero Putting Average............................................1.777 (58)
rounds of 65-67…Closed with rounds of 64-65 to finish Texas Open to earn $203,000. Jumped to No. 121 on money
T3 at the U.S. Bank Championship. Jumped into top-70 in list with best career finish. Led by one stroke through 36 MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
FedExCup standings and cracked $1 million in earnings for holes after opening 64-65. 2003: Came to PGA TOUR after 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Justin Timberlake Shriners
third consecutive season. garnering six victories on the Japan Golf Tour during three- Hospitals for Children Open/2
year stretch (2000-02). Rookie was one of seven (out of 38) Career Low Round/Round: 62–2005 Valero Texas Open/2
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2006 The
2007: After winning in 2006, finished in the top-10 four players to retain full status out of TOUR Qualifying School...
In only his 10th career start on the PGA TOUR, finished T6 at INTERNATIONAL/1
times, with a best finish of T5 at the Stanford St. Jude Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Greater
Championship...Made his first start at the Masters the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. 2002: Earned status for the
2003 season by finishing T11 at the PGA TOUR Qualifying Milwaukee Open/53
Tournament, finished T30...It was his third straight season
2001 2 1 $30,055 Masters T30
2002 4 2 1 41,344 U.S. Open T30 CUT CUT T51 CUT
2003 27 15 2 7 654,345/98 British Open CUT CUT
2004 33 16 1 1 4 561,340/133 PGA CUT CUT T29 CUT T47
2005 27 17 4 7 821,903/102 THE PLAYERS CUT CUT CUT T10
2006 34 23 1 1 6 11 2,509,857/22 TOUR Championship T19
2007 28 18 4 9 90,256/75 1,258,507/76 Bridgestone Invitational T45
2008 32 22 2 3 8 101,713/39 1,350,002/79 CA Championship CNL T22 T16
Total 187 114 1 1 3 20 47 7,227,354
nationwide tour
1993 1 1 $904/216
1995 1
1996 8 1 1 2,463/184
1999 8 5 2 14,061/111
Total 18 7 3 17,428

Wilson, Mark
Mark Wilson
EXEMPT STATUS: 2007 tournament winner FAMILY: Wife, Amy; Lane
(through 2009) EDUCATION: University of North Carolina (1997,
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Mark Joseph Wilson Mathematics)

HEIGHT: 5-8 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Being home, spending time with
WEIGHT: 145 his son, watching “The Office,” projects around the house
BIRTHDATE: October 31, 1974 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997
BIRTHPLACE: Menomonee Falls, WI Q SCHOOL: 2002, 2004, 2006
RESIDENCE: Elmhurst, IL; plays out of Cog Hill G&CC Nationwide Tour Alumnus
(Lemont, IL)
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): time winner in tournament history, and the fourth in the last top-10s. 2003: As a rookie, playing in his 19th career event
2007 The Honda Classic. seven years. Recorded the 200th victory on the PGA TOUR on TOUR, posted first top-10, a solo fourth at the HP Classic
by a Nationwide Tour alumnus. Earned 4,500 FedExCup of New Orleans...Narrowly missed retaining card, finishing
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: points and $990,000. Of his two-stroke penalty, Wilson 128th on money list. 2002: Earned his first trip to the TOUR
T2—Valero Texas Open; T8—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open; said, “I don’t think I would be here if I had not called it on via a T17 finish at the 2002 Qualifying Tournament...Spent
T9—FBR Open, Wyndham Championship; T10—Crowne myself, because I would be thinking about it and if I would season as a rookie on the Nationwide Tour. Only top-10 was
Plaza Invitational at Colonial. be sitting here and had I not called it on myself, every time I a T8 at the SAS Carolina Classic...Missed cut at the Greater
look at that trophy, it would be tarnished.”...Recorded seven Milwaukee Open, his only TOUR appearance...Played the
2
2008 SEASON: straight birdies on holes three through nine in the third Hooters Tour from 1998-2001 and won three times…Played
Surpassed $1 million in earnings for the second consecu- round of the Memorial Tournament, the most on TOUR in the PGA Tour of Australasia from 2000-02. Amateur: Won
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tive season, with a career-high 25 made cuts in 29 starts. 2007. 2006: Playing with No. 126-150 status, finished 156th Ben Hogan Award in 1996 as top NCAA student golfer.
Recorded a career-best 12 top-25s, finishing No. 45 in the on money list with one top-10 in 24 starts...Earned TOUR
FedExCup point standings…In fourth start of the season, card for 2007 with T29 finish at Qualifying Tournament... PERSONAL:
posted four rounds in the 60s to claim a T9 at the FBR Posted first top-10 of the season in his third start, a T9 at Has two career holes-in-one in competitive rounds, both
Open. Was among five players to post all four rounds in the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. Held first-round lead after while playing with former TOUR player Doug LaBelle II…
the 60s…Next top-10 came with a T10 at the Crowne with an 8-under 64. Was the first lead of any kind on TOUR Cites Ben Hogan as his hero…In 2006, donated $30,000 to
Plaza Invitational at Colonial…In August, finished T8 with in his 85th start. 2005: Regained TOUR card for 2005 with Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer Fund, the larg-
John Merrick and Jason Gore at the Legends Reno-Tahoe T26 finish at Qualifying Tournament...Slow start to the sea- est single donation by an athlete in charity’s history. Made
Open to match the number of top-10s he claimed in 2007 son, but finished the second half of the season with three donation before re-earning PGA TOUR card via Qualifying
(three)…Bested that number with a T9 at the Wyndham top-10s, beginning with the Deutsche Bank Championship Tournament.
Championship in August, thanks to a closing 6-under 64… in Boston. Collected first top-10 of season in 18th start with
Four rounds in the 60s (68-66-66-63) led to a season-best
runner-up finish to Zach Johnson at the Valero Texas
a T10 at Deutsche Bank Championship. Marked third career Player STATISTICS
top-10 in 74 TOUR starts...Recorded his best finish to date,
Open. a T3 at the Valero Texas Open. His previous best was a solo 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: fourth at the 2003 HP Classic of New Orleans. His $203,000 Scoring Average............................................70.71 (72)
2007: Earned first career TOUR victory in 111th career start payday almost doubled his season earnings to $429,323... Driving Distance............................................276.2 (178)
at The Honda Classic at age 32 years, 5 months, 3 days. Three starts later posted his third top-10 of the season with Driving Accuracy Percentage........................61.70% (123)
Defeated Jose Coceres with a birdie-2 on the third playoff a T10 at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort, Greens in Regulation Percentage.................65.61% (77)
hole, the par-3 17th, on Monday morning, as play had aided by a career-best 9-under 63 in the third round. His Putting Average............................................1.777 (58)
been suspended due to darkness after one playoff hole on top-10 finish earned a spot in the following week’s Chrysler
Sunday evening. Camilo Villegas and Boo Weekley were Championship. He collected $110,000 at the FUNAI Classic MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
eliminated on the second playoff hole when they made to improve season earnings to $553,623, moving from 151st 2008 Low Round/Round: 63–Justin Timberlake Shriners
bogeys. Posted rounds of 72-66-66-71--275 (5-under-par). on the season money list to 131st with two full-field events Hospitals for Children Open/2
Second-round 66 included a self-imposed two-stroke pen- remaining in the season. Made the cut in the last two full Career Low Round/Round: 62–2005 Valero Texas Open/2
field events of the season to finish 133rd on the final season Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $990,000–2006 The
alty as caddie had given advice regarding club selection to a INTERNATIONAL/1
fellow competitor early in the round. Sank a 47-foot par putt money list. 2004: Playing with No. 126-150 status, partici-
pated in 19 events with one top-10, a T5 at the Reno-Tahoe Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Masters
on the 16th hole on Sunday and made a 31-footer for par Tournament/80
on the first playoff hole to stay alive. Became the 10th first- Open...Also played in six Nationwide Tour events with two
1996A 1 U.S. Open CUT
1998 2 PGA CUT
1999 1 1 $12,765/270 THE PLAYERS CUT T42
2000 1 1 8,500 Bridgestone Invitational T36
2001 2 2 13,727 CA Championship 25
2002 1
2003 30 11 1 3 482,502/128
2004 19 12 1 2 300,317/167
2005 25 12 1 3 3 573,218/133
2006 24 16 1 4 444,318/156
2007 25 18 1 3 6 93,313/42 1,637,112/56
2008 29 25 1 5 12 101,331/45 1,578,337/55
Total 160 98 1 1 1 14 30 5,050,797
nationwide tour
2000 1
2001 3 2 $2,624/237
2002 23 11 1 1 31,312/111
2004 6 2 2 2 26,108/129
2006 1 1 5,550/215
Total 34 16 3 3 65,595

Tiger WOODS
Tiger Woods
EXEMPT STATUS: Winner, 2006 PGA Championship FAMILY: Wife, Elin; Sam Alexis
(through 2011) EDUCATION: Stanford University
FULL NAME: Eldrick T. Woods SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball, fishing, all sports
BIRTHPLACE: Cypress, CA
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (65): INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES (11): final-round 65 and a victory at the Dubai Desert Classic
on the European Tour. Came from four back entering the
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1996 Las Vegas Invitational, Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile 1997 Asian Honda Classic. 1998 Johnnie Walker Classic
Classic. 1997 Mercedes Championships, Masters [Asia]. 1999 Deutsche Bank Open-TPC of Europe [Eur], World final round to win by two strokes over Martin Kaymer for
Tournament, GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic, Motorola Cup of Golf [indiv]. 2000 Johnnie Walker Classic. 2001 his second victory in Dubai...Defeated Stewart Cink 8 and
Western Open. 1998 BellSouth Classic. 1999 Buick Deutsche Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe. 2002 Deutsche 7 in the 36-hole championship match to capture the World
Invitational, Memorial Tournament, Motorola Western Bank-SAP Open TPC of Europe. 2004 Dunlop Phoenix [Jpn]. Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
Open, PGA Championship, World Golf Championships-NEC 2005 Dunlop Phoenix [Jpn]. 2006 Dubai Desert Classic [Eur]. for the third time. The victory was his fourth straight on
Invitational, National Car Rental Golf Classic/Disney, THE 2008 Dubai Desert Classic [Eur]. the PGA TOUR and the 63rd of his career, passing Arnold
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TOUR Championship, World Golf Championships-American Palmer for fourth all-time in career PGA TOUR wins, one
Express Championship. 2000 Mercedes Championships, OTHER VICTORIES (13): behind Ben Hogan. Victory was the seventh in his last eight
Player Biographies
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Bay Hill Invitational, 1998 PGA Grand Slam of Golf. 1999 World Cup [with Mark TOUR events dating back to the World Golf Championships-
Memorial Tournament, U.S. Open, British Open, PGA O’Meara], PGA Grand Slam of Golf. 2000 EMC World Cup Bridgestone Invitational—and he was second in the other
Championship, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, [with David Duval]. PGA Grand Slam of Golf. 2001 Williams one (Deutsche Bank Championship)...Sank a 24-foot birdie
Bell Canadian Open. 2001 Bay Hill Invitational, THE World Challenge, PGA Grand Slam of Golf. 2002 PGA Grand putt on the final hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational
PLAYERS Championship, Masters Tournament, Memorial Slam of Golf. 2004 Target World Challenge. 2005 PGA presented by MasterCard by one stroke, extending his PGA
Tournament, World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational. Grand Slam of Golf. 2006 PGA Grand Slam of Golf, Target TOUR winning streak to five tournament starts and keep-
2002 Bay Hill Invitational presented by Cooper Tires, World Challenge. 2007 Target World Challenge. ing intact his perfect season. Outlasted Bart Bryant and
Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, Buick Open, World Golf BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: won with a birdie putt on the final hole for the first time
Championships-American Express Championship. 2003 1—Buick Invitational, World Golf Championships-Accenture in seven years. The win was the 64th of his career, tying
Buick Invitational, World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational pre- Ben Hogan at No. 3 on the PGA TOUR career victory list.
Match Play Championship, Bay Hill Invitational presented sented by MasterCard, U.S. Open; 2—Masters Tournament; Closed with a 6-under 66 and won at Bay Hill for the fifth
by Cooper Tires, 100th Western Open presented by Golf 5—World Golf Championships-CA Championship. time in his career, becoming the first player in PGA TOUR
Digest, World Golf Championships-American Express history to win four tournaments at least five times...Finished
Championship. 2004 World Golf Championships-Accenture 2008 SEASON: fifth at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship at
Match Play Championship. 2005 Buick Invitational, Ford Won four of six starts, including a victory at the U.S. Open, Doral, two behind winner Geoff Ogilvy, thereby breaking his
Championship at Doral, Masters Tournament, British Open, before ending his season with knee surgery after the streak of wins at five consecutive TOUR starts. Recorded
World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational, World Golf U.S. Open win in June...Won a fourth consecutive Buick nine consecutive top-five finishes, the longest streak of his
Championships-American Express Championship. 2006 Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in late January. career...Runner-up at the Masters Tournament for a sec-
Buick Invitational, Ford Championship at Doral, British The eight-stroke victory over Ryuji Imada was his third ond consecutive year, three strokes behind winner Trevor
Open, Buick Open, PGA Championship, World Golf consecutive on the PGA TOUR and gave him 62 career Immelman. Finished at 5-under 283...On Tuesday, April 15,
Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, Deutsche Bank wins, tying Arnold Palmer for fourth on the all-time victory two days after the Masters, underwent arthroscopic surgery
Championship, World Golf Championships-American list. The four consecutive Buick Invitational titles marked on his left knee in Park City, UT, to repair cartilage damage.
Express Championship. 2007 Buick Invitational, World the second time he has won an event four years in a row. Expected to miss 4-6 weeks. It was the same knee operated
Golf Championships-CA Championship, Wachovia He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational from 2000-2003. on in 1994 for a benign tumor, followed by arthroscopic
Championship, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Only Young Tom Morris (British Open), Walter Hagen (PGA) surgery in 2002. Woods began experiencing pain in mid-
Invitational, PGA Championship, BMW Championship, THE and Gene Sarazen (Miami Open) have done that previously. 2007 when he injured his anterior cruciate ligament while
TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. 2008 Buick Woods has won 13 times in his native California (seven at running at home in Orlando following the British Open but
Invitational, World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Torrey Pines, including the 2008 U.S. Open), followed by opted not to have surgery at that time...In his first start two
Play Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented 11 wins in Florida, where he resides...Birdied five of the months after surgery, parred the first sudden-death hole to
by MasterCard, U.S. Open. final seven holes, including the last two, on the way to a beat Rocco Mediate and win the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
Year 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Masters T41 CUT 1 T8 T18 5 1 1 T15 T22 1 T3 T2
1992A 1
U.S. Open W/D T82 T19 T18 T3 1 T12 1 T20 T17 2 CUT T2
1993A 3
British Open T68 T22 T24 3 T7 1 T25 T28 T4 T9 1 1 T12
1994A 3
PGA T29 T10 1 1 T29 2 T39 T24 T4 1 1
1995A 4 3
THE PLAYERS T31 T35 T10 2 1 T14 T11 T16 T53 T22 T37
1996A 3 2 1
TOUR Championship T21 T12 20 1 2 T13 T7 26 2 2 1
1996 8 8 2 2 5 7 $790,594/24
Accenture Match Play Championship T5 2 T33 1 1 T17 T9 T9
1997 21 20 4 1 1 9 14 2,066,833/1
Bridgestone Invitational 1 1 1 4 T4 T2 1 1 1 DNS
1998 20 19 1 2 2 13 17 1,841,117/4
CA Championship 1 T5 CNL 1 1 9 1 1 1
1999 21 21 8 1 2 16 18 6,616,585/1
2000 20 20 9 4 1 17 20 9,188,321/1
Year 08
2001 19 19 5 1 9 18 5,687,777/1
Masters 2
2002 18 18 5 2 2 13 16 6,912,625/1
U.S. Open 1
2003 18 18 5 2 12 16 6,673,413/2
Accenture Match Play Championship 1
2004 19 19 1 3 3 14 18 5,365,472/4
CA Championship 5
2005 21 19 6 4 2 13 17 10,628,024/1
2006 15 14 8 1 1 11 13 9,941,563/1
2007 16 16 7 3 12 15 123,033/1 10,867,052/1 NATIONAL TEAMS: The Presidents Cup (5), 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007; Ryder Cup (5),
2008 6 6 4 1 6 6 100,000/70 5,775,000/2 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2006; World Amateur Team Championship, 1994; Walker Cup, 1995;
Total 236 222 65 24 17 150 196 82,354,376 Dunhill Cup, 1998; World Cup (3) 1999-2001.
European tour
2008 5 5 3 1 5 5 $4,216,717

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Player biographies
Golf Course. Prevailed after he birdied the par-5 18th hole 5-under 65 at Firestone CC. Joined Jack Nicklaus (Masters/ utive win, in wire-to-wire fashion, came at the World Golf
on Monday afternoon to complete an even-par 71 in an Augusta National), Sam Snead (Miami Open/Miami Springs Championships-American Express Championship outside
18-hole playoff and tie Mediate to force sudden death, G&CC) and Alex Ross (North & South Open/Pinehurst No. London at The Grove...Lost playoff to Padraig Harrington in
beginning on the par-4 seventh hole. Hit the green in regu- 2) as the only players to win six TOUR events on the same defense of Dunlop Phoenix title in mid-November. 2005:
lation and two-putted on the dogleg right while Mediate, course...Carded rounds of 71-63-69-69--272 en route to Earned six TOUR victories, including major wins at the
who was aiming to become the oldest U.S. Open champion winning the PGA Championship, his 13th career major title. Masters and British Open. Earned sixth Vardon Trophy
at age 45, drove into a fairway bunker and then missed Second-round 63 tied the low round in major championship (68.66)...Moved to third in career professional majors with
a 20-foot par putt. Shot a front-nine 30 (his back nine) to history. Birdie putt on final green for 62 lipped out. 10...Picked up his first win in a TOUR stroke-play event
complete a second-round 68 and finished the third round Increased his major championship record to 13-for-13 when since October 2003 (World Golf Championships-American
with a 66-foot eagle putt on the par-5 13th hole, a chip-in holding the 54-hole lead...Matched the low final round of Express Championship) with a three-stroke victory over
birdie from the rough on the par-4 17th and a 35-foot eagle his career with an 8-under 63 to win the BMW Championship Luke Donald, Charles Howell III and Tom Lehman at Buick
putt on the par-5 18th to take the third-round lead. Sank a by two strokes for 60th career TOUR victory. Took the lead Invitational. Played 31 holes on Sunday and came from two
12-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to force the 18-hole for good with a 12-foot birdie on the 13th hole and kept his strokes back through 54 holes to post the ninth come-from-
playoff with Mediate at 1-under-par 283. The victory was distance from third-round co-leaders Aaron Baddeley and behind win of his career...Took over as World No. 1 for the
his third in the U.S. Open, his 14th major championship and Steve Stricker. Finished at 22-under 262, breaking by five first time since the week of Aug. 30, 2004, by defeating Phil
the 65th of his TOUR career, third alone behind Sam Snead shots the record he set four years prior at Cog Hill...Entered Mickelson by a stroke at the Ford Championship at Doral.
(82) and Jack Nicklaus (73). He is 14-for-14 in majors when THE TOUR Championship No. 1 in the FedExCup standings Paired with Mickelson in the final round for just the third
holding the third-round lead. The win was also his seventh and romped for his seventh victory of the season by eight time in his career, began the day two strokes behind.
at La Jolla, CA’s, Torrey Pines (six Buick Invitationals and over Mark Calcavecchia and Zach Johnson with rounds of Caught up to Mickelson at the turn and took a two-stroke
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one U.S. Open), the most in TOUR history on one course. 64-63-64-66--257. Earned a $10-million bonus for capturing lead after an eagle on the par-5 12th hole. Mickelson bird-
The June 16 Official World Golf Ranking marked his 500th the FedExCup along with $1.26 million for winning THE ied the next two and both bogeyed the 16th to remain tied
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week atop the Ranking…Announced on Wednesday, June TOUR Championship. Season earnings were a career-best with two holes to play. Birdied the 17th hole and when
18, two days after winning the U.S. Open, that he would $10,867,052. First player to win THE TOUR Championship Mickelson’s chip on No. 18 lipped out, earned the 42nd
have reconstructive surgery on the anterior cruciate liga- multiple times. The 257 72-hole total was the lowest in victory of his career...Claimed fourth Masters title at age 29
ment in his left knee and miss the remainder of the 2008 TOUR Championship history and third-lowest in TOUR his- years, three months and 10 days with sudden-death playoff
season. “My doctors assure me with the proper rehabilita- tory...Compiled a 3-2-0 record for victorious U.S. Presidents victory over Chris DiMarco. Tied Arnold Palmer for second-
tion and training, the knee will be strong and there will be Cup Team...Completed the year by winning a fourth Target most Masters victories with four, two behind Jack Nicklaus.
no long-term effects,” Woods said. Also announced that World Challenge, tying the tournament record (22-under) Recovered from a first-round 2-over-par 74 and took the
pain in his leg during the U.S. Open resulted from a double and setting the 18-hole mark (second-round 62) in winning 54-hole lead by three over DiMarco with rounds of 66-65.
stress fracture to his left tibia, which he suffered while by seven strokes. 2006: Difficult season off the course, as During that stretch of the third round, posted seven straight
rehabilitating the knee. Doctors say that injury will heal he suffered the loss of father Earl after a long battle with birdies (Nos. 7-13), matching Steve Pate’s 1999 record
with time. Surgery was performed on Tuesday, June 24 in cancer on May 3. Inside the ropes, World No. 1 dominated birdie streak at Augusta National. Final round included
Park City, UT, by Dr. Thomas D. Rosenberg and Dr. Vernon with eight victories, including two major titles (British Open chip-in on par-3 16th hole from behind the green that
J. Cooley, who did arthroscopic surgery on the same knee and PGA Championship). Entered the 2007 season with a extended lead to two strokes and bogeys on two closing
in April. Is expected to start playing again in early 2009. TOUR streak of six consecutive victories. Led the TOUR in holes for a 1-under-par 71, tied with DiMarco at 12-under-
scoring average (68.11) but not eligible for seventh Vardon par 276 total. Rolled in 15-foot birdie putt on first playoff
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Trophy as he did not play 60 competitive rounds. Won hole to earn green jacket and re-claim the No. 1 position in
2007: Won seven times en route to capturing the inaugural Byron Nelson Award for low scoring average...Won his first the Official World Golf Ranking...TOUR record of consecu-
FedExCup, cruising through the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the start of the season for the fourth time in 11 seasons on tive cuts made that started at the 1998 AT&T Pebble Beach
FedExCup with two wins and a T2 in three starts. Captured TOUR. Became the first player in Buick Invitational history National Pro-Am ended at 142 when he made an early exit
13th career major championship (second all-time to Jack to win the tournament four times (1999, 2003, ‘05, ‘06). at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship...Earned 10th pro-
Nicklaus’ 18) and finished the year with 61 official PGA Made an 8-foot birdie on 72nd hole to get into a three-man fessional major title at the British Open at age 29 years, six
TOUR victories, fifth all-time. Adjusted scoring average playoff with Jose Maria Olazabal and Nathan Green. Green months and 17 days in his 35th major as a professional.
was 67.79, matching own record set in 2000. With 60 offi- was eliminated after first hole, Olazabal on the second... Posted rounds of 66-67-71-70—274 at St. Andrews to
cial rounds, won his seventh career Vardon Trophy and also The next week defeated Ernie Els in a one-hole playoff to defeat nearest challenger Colin Montgomerie by five
captured the Byron Nelson Award...In first start of PGA capture the Dubai Desert Classic...Defended his title at the strokes. The youngest and quickest to win each of the four
TOUR season at the Buick Invitational, came from two Ford Championship at Doral, picking up his second TOUR major championships twice. Jack Nicklaus was the first to
strokes back in the final round to post seventh consecutive victory in four starts. Only player in field to record four accomplish the feat at 31 years, one month and seven days
TOUR victory, dating back to the 2006 British Open. Victory rounds in the 60s and just the 13th player to do so on of age when he won his second PGA in 1971 in his 37th
was fifth career Buick Invitational triumph, his third event Doral’s Blue Monster course since 1962. Despite bogeying major as a professional. Sixth player in British Open history
with five-plus victories (CA Championship and Bridgestone last two holes, held on to win by one over David Toms and to win in wire-to-wire fashion – Ted Ray (1912), Bobby
Invitational, both six times), and the 55th of his PGA TOUR Camilo Villegas...In first start since father’s death on May Jones (1927), Gene Sarazen (1932), Henry Cotton (1934)
career. Began the final round two back of Andrew Buckle 3, missed the cut at the U.S. Open at Winged Foot GC. The and Tom Weiskopf (1973)...Picked up his fourth World Golf
and Brandt Snedeker, and posted the low round on Sunday, missed cut was the first as a professional in 39 major Championships-American Express Championship victory by
a 6-under-par 66, to finish two strokes ahead of runner-up championship starts...Captured his 11th major champion- coming from two strokes back and defeating John Daly in a
Charles Howell III...Finished T9 at the World Golf ship at the British Open, tying Walter Hagen for second on two-hole playoff at Harding Park Golf Course in San
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Fell the all-time major professional championships list. Defeated Francisco. Won for the 10th time in 19 World Golf
to Nick O’Hern in 20 holes in the third round, thereby ending Chris DiMarco by two strokes after holding both the sec- Championships starts and improved his career playoff
his seven-tournament TOUR winning streak, the second ond- and third-round leads. First back-to-back British Open record to 8-1. The win was his ninth in California. 2004:
longest in TOUR history behind Byron Nelson’s 11 consecu- winner since Tom Watson in 1982-83. Using a driver just Surpassed Greg Norman for most weeks at No. 1 in the
tive wins in 1945...Logged 56th career TOUR victory and once during the week due to hard and fast conditions, led Official World Golf Ranking following PGA Championship
13th official World Golf Championships title in 24th start at the field in Driving Accuracy (85.7 percent) and was second with his 332nd combined week at the top. Consecutive
the CA Championship at Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Held the in Greens in Regulation (80.6 percent)...Won 12th major at weeks reign at No. 1 ended at 264, as Vijay Singh took over
36- and 54-hole leads before closing out a two-stroke win the PGA Championship at Medinah CC, moving into solo world No. 1 on Sept. 6, the week following the Deutsche
over Brett Wetterich, marking the 39th time winning (in 42 second behind Jack Nicklaus (18) on the career majors list. Bank Championship. Entered 2005 season with streak of
events) when holding at least a share of the third-round First player to win two PGAs at the same course (1999 and 133 consecutive made cuts intact...Captured second con-
lead. Sixth victory at the event, joining Sam Snead, Jack 2006)...Celebrated the eve of his 10th anniversary as a secutive World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
Nicklaus, Alex Ross and Harry Vardon as six-time winners professional on the PGA TOUR with his fifth victory at the Championship for 40th career PGA TOUR win. With six
of a single TOUR event...Claimed the title at the Wachovia World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. match victories, including a 3-and-2 win over Davis Love III
Championship, his 57th professional win and first in North Defeated Stewart Cink on the fourth extra hole (No. 17) in the 36-hole finale, has won 12 consecutive matches, and
Carolina. Carded rounds of 70-68-68-69--273, which was a with a birdie from 8 feet. His 52nd victory moved him into overall Accenture Match Play Championship record is
new tournament record. Eagled the par-5 seventh and a tie with Byron Nelson for fifth in career TOUR victories. 20-3...Paired with Vijay Singh in final round of Deutsche
overcame a double bogey at the par-3 13th in the final Win was his fourth consecutive...Overcame a three-shot Bank Championship to determine who would be World No.
round to beat Steve Stricker by two shots...Collected his deficit to Vijay Singh to win his fifth straight start, shooting 1 at the end of play on Labor Day. Entered Monday’s final
sixth title at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone an 8-under 63 in the final round of the Deutsche Bank round needing to make up a three-stroke deficit to Singh
Invitational in Akron. Won by eight strokes after a closing Championship to beat Singh by two strokes...Sixth consec- but both players shot 2-under 69 and Woods ended up with

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his 14th career runner-up finish and the No. 2 spot in the Completed career Grand Slam with eight-stroke victory at
World for the first time since August 1999...Won Dunlop British Open. His 19-under total at St. Andrews broke the Player STATISTICS
Phoenix tournament in November by eight strokes for first British Open and major championship record in relation to
career victory in Japan. 2003: Captured five events in 18 par...In head-to-head battle with fellow California junior 2008 PGA TOUR STATISTICS
starts to lead in victories for the fifth consecutive season... star Bob May, won PGA in three-hole playoff. Became first Scoring Average............................................67.65 (N/A)
Broke Byron Nelson’s long-standing record for consecutive player since Denny Shute in 1936-37 to defend PGA title. Driving Distance............................................294.3 (N/A)
cuts made with his 114th straight at THE TOUR Woods and May each played the final-round back nine in Driving Accuracy Percentage........................57.86% (N/A)
Championship...With victory at the World Golf 31, with Woods birdieing the final two holes to force the Greens in Regulation Percentage.................71.39% (N/A)
Championships-American Express Championship, became three-hole playoff. Woods went birdie-par-par to win. He Putting Average............................................1.735 (N/A)
the first player in TOUR history to win five times in five finished 18-under, giving him a share of the PGA most-
consecutive seasons...Victory in the World Golf under-par record with May...Won World Golf MISCELLANEOUS PGA TOUR STATISTICS
Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship com- Championships-NEC Invitational the next week by a record 2008 Low Round/Round: 65–Buick Invitational/2
pleted a first-ever career sweep of the World Golf 11 strokes. 21-under 259 total a record for Firestone Career Low Round/Round: 61–3 times, most recent 2005
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Championships events...Underwent arthroscopic surgery on South...In next start, out of a fairway bunker on the par-5 Buick Open/2
his left knee on December 12, 2002, following Target World 72nd hole, faded a 6-iron from 213 yards over water to Largest Career Paycheck/Finish: $1,350,000–4 times,
Challenge. Surgery was performed by Dr. Thomas within 15 feet to secure a one-stroke victory over Grant most recent 2008 U.S. Open Championship/1
Rosenberg at HealthSouth Surgical Center in Park City, UT. Waite. Outdueled third-round co-leader Waite 65-66 on Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 THE TOUR
During the one-hour procedure, fluid on the outside and final day. Joined Lee Trevino (1971) as only players to win Championship presented by Coca-Cola/1
inside of anterior cruciate ligament was removed, and U.S., British and Canadian Opens in same year...Named
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several benign cysts were removed. Missed first five Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year, the first two-time U.S. Amateur title since Jay Sigel in ‘93. In ‘96, became
events of 2003 due to subsequent rehabilitation. 2002: Led recipient (also won in 1996) in the 46-year history of the first player to win three consecutive U.S. Amateur titles.
Player Biographies
the TOUR in earnings and was named Player of the Year for award. Also named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Owns U.S. Amateur records for consecutive match-play
the fourth consecutive season and the fifth time in six Year, becoming only three-time winner of that award. 1999: victories (18) and winning percentage (.909). His six con-
years. Won five times...Became the first player since Jack Earned a TOUR-record $6,616,585, nearly $3 million more secutive years of winning a USGA championship are sec-
Nicklaus in 1972 to capture the Masters and U.S. Open in than his nearest competitor, David Duval. Was named ond only to Bobby Jones’ eight...Made cut in four of six
the same season...Earned third consecutive victory at the Player of the Year, PGA of America and GWAA Player of the major championships as amateur and was low amateur at
Bay Hill Invitational, the first player to win three different Year for second time...Earned his eighth career TOUR title 1995 Masters and 1996 British Open...Named year’s top
TOUR events (the Memorial Tournament [1999-2001] and and first since 1998 BellSouth Classic with two-stroke vic- amateur by Golf Digest and Golfweek in ‘92 and Golf World
the World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational [1999- tory in Buick Invitational...Earned ninth TOUR victory at in ‘92 and ‘93. Golf World’s “Man of the Year” in ‘94...Won
2001]) three straight times. With 30th career PGA TOUR Memorial Tournament, defeating Vijay Singh by two ‘96 NCAA Championship at Stanford and was named
victory, surpassed Jack Nicklaus for most wins before the strokes...Became youngest player since Seve Ballesteros to Collegiate Player of the Year...Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Phil
age of 30...Earned third Masters title, joining Jack Nicklaus win two majors with his victory at PGA Championship at Mickelson and Ryan Moore are the only players to win
(1965-66) and Nick Faldo (1989-90) as the only consecutive Medinah. Won by one stroke over Sergio Garcia...Became NCAA and U.S. Amateur in same year.
winners there...Earned his eighth major title with sixth first player since Nick Price in 1994 to win five TOUR events
wire-to-wire victory in U.S. Open history. Finished 3-under in season with his win at World Golf Championships-NEC PERSONAL:
and won by three strokes over runner-up Phil Mickelson, Invitational...Won his next start at National Car Rental Golf Nicknamed “Tiger” after a Vietnamese soldier who was
the only other player to finish at par or better for the cham- Classic at Walt Disney World Resort to become first player a friend of his father’s in Vietnam...Putted against Bob
pionship. Became the fifth player to win the first two since Tom Watson in ‘80 to win six official TOUR titles in Hope on the “Mike Douglas Show” at age 2, shot 48 for
majors of the year - Craig Wood (1941), Ben Hogan (1951, season...The next week won his third consecutive start at nine holes at age 3 and was featured in Golf Digest at age
‘53), Arnold Palmer (1960) and Nicklaus (‘72). 2001: THE TOUR Championship, becoming the first player since 5...Eighth athlete to be named Wheaties permanent rep,
Captured five TOUR events. Won the Masters to become Duval in ‘97 to accomplish that feat...Following week won following Bob Richards (1958), Bruce Jenner (1977), Mary
the first player to hold all four professional major titles at the World Golf Championships-American Express Lou Retton (1984), Pete Rose (1985), Walter Payton (1986),
once. Won Player of the Year honors for the third consecu- Championship and became first player since Johnny Miller Chris Evert (1987) and Michael Jordan (1988)...Since its
tive year and fourth time in five seasons. Led TOUR in in ‘74 to win eight times in year and first since Ben Hogan inception in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father, Earl, the
Scoring Average (68.81, adjusted) for third straight year and in ‘53 to win four consecutive starts. 1998: Earned second Tiger Woods Foundation has reached an estimated 10 mil-
captured third straight Vardon Trophy. 2000: Set or tied 27 international victory at Johnnie Walker Classic in Thailand, lion young people through character exploration and grant-
TOUR records. Won three consecutive majors (U.S. and defeating Ernie Els on second playoff hole, overcoming making programs. Programs developed and supported by
British Opens, PGA Championship) and career Grand Slam eight-stroke deficit to force playoff with Els...Earned sev- the Tiger Woods Foundation all share a similar mission of
and totaled nine TOUR victories. Non-adjusted scoring enth TOUR victory with one-stroke win over Jay Don Blake empowering young people to dream big and set specific
average of 68.17 best in golf history, surpassing Byron at BellSouth Classic. 1997: PGA TOUR Player of the Year, a goals to achieve their dreams. Launched in February 2006,
Nelson’s 68.33 unofficial mark of 1945. Finished the year season that included four victories and nine top-10 finish- the Tiger Woods Learning Center is an innovative 14-acre,
with 47 consecutive rounds of par or better and completing es...Highlight of year came at Masters, where rounds of after-school campus designed to inspire career exploration.
all 20 events started under par. Won TOUR Player of the 70-66-65-69-270 set 72-hole record. Won by 12 strokes...In Serving members in grades 5 through 12, classes include
Year honors...An eight-stroke victory in the British Open first start after Masters, won GTE Byron Nelson Classic and forensic science, robotics, engineering, aerospace, video
placed him in the same company with Gene Sarazen, Ben later in summer captured Motorola Western Open...Prior to production and marine biology. For more information, go to
Hogan, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as winners of the Masters, won first event of season at rain-shortened twlc.org...Serves as the official host of the AT&T National
career Grand Slam. Became the youngest to do so at age Mercedes Championships, defeating Tom Lehman on first held near Washington, D.C. Proceeds from the tourna-
24...Joined Ben Hogan (1953) as the only men to win three playoff hole...Named PGA of America and Golf Writers ment benefit the Tiger Woods Foundation...Announced
professional majors in one season...Was 53-under in four Association of America Player of the Year. Associated the creation of Tiger Woods Design, a golf-course design
majors, next-best mark was 18-under by Ernie Els...Nine Press chose his Masters win top sports story of 1997, and company, in 2006. The first course, located in Dubai, U.A.E.,
TOUR victories most in one season since Sam Snead won followed by his designation as AP’s Male Athlete of the and to be called Al Ruwaya, is scheduled to open in late
11 in 1950...20th career win at the U.S. Open made him Year (first golfer to be so honored in 26 years). 1996: Turned 2009. The first U.S. course, The Cliffs at High Carolina, will
youngest in TOUR history to win 20 times...Season-opening professional at Greater Milwaukee Open, where he fin- be located east of Asheville, NC, and is scheduled to open
victories at Mercedes Championship and AT&T Pebble ished T60, and followed with two victories (Las Vegas in 2010. A third course, Punta Brava, located in Ensenada,
Beach National Pro-Am gave him wins in six consecutive Invitational and Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic) Mexico, was announced in October 2008 and is scheduled
starts, most since Hogan in 1948. Beat Ernie Els in a playoff and three top-10s in only eight starts...Beat Davis Love III in to open in 2011...Web site is tigerwoods.com.
at Mercedes, then came from seven strokes back with a playoff at Las Vegas Invitational for first TOUR win...
seven holes to play at Pebble Beach, keyed by an eagle- Named PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Also named Sports
birdie-par-birdie finish, for a 64 and a two-stroke win. Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year, becoming youngest to
Finished T2 at Buick Invitational...In Masters, started 75-72 receive honor since gymnast Mary Lou Retton in 1984.
and finished fifth. In first round, made double bogey on 10 Amateur: Won ‘91-93 U.S. Junior Amateurs when no one
and triple bogey on 12...At U.S. Open, won by a major before or since has won more than one...In ‘94, at TPC
championship record 15 strokes (old record: Tom Morris, Sawgrass, became youngest winner of U.S. Amateur at age
Sr., 13 at 1864 British Open) at Pebble Beach. His 12-under 18 years, 7 months, 29 days (surpassed by New Zealand’s
272 total tied the Open record of Jack Nicklaus and Lee Danny Lee - 18 years, 1 month -- at the 2008 U.S. Amateur).
Janzen and broke the Open mark in relation to par... The following year, became first to successfully defend

Other Prominent PGA TOUR Members
Note: Includes other conditionally exempt players who are active and television commentators who are former players.
A ALLEM, Fulton
FULL NAME: Fulton Peter Allem BIRTHDATE: September 15, 1957
Player biographies
BIRTHPLACE: Kroonstad, South Africa RESIDENCE: Heathrow,

ALDRIDGE, Tyler FL HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 215 FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; Nadia
FULL NAME: Tyler John Aldridge BIRTHDATE: September 2, 1984 (7/7/86), Nicholas (1/1/91), Sybil Mary (1/14/01), Sophia Maree
BIRTHPLACE: Caldwell, ID RESIDENCE: Nampa, ID; plays out of (11/4/04) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Riding and breeding horses, fish-
Hunter’s Pointe G&CC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 170 FAMILY: Wife, ing, hunting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1976 JOINED TOUR: 1987
Kyla; Jayde (7/1/01), Chandler (8/8/08) EDUCATION: Boise State OTHER INFORMATION: Played his first full year on the Champions
University TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 Q SCHOOL: 2008 Tour in 2008 and managed to place among the top-40 money-winners,
OTHER INFORMATION: Rookie on the PGA TOUR in 2009 made six his highest finish on any money list on any Tour since 1993 when he
cuts in 23 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, with his best finish was ninth in PGA TOUR earnings. Registered four top-10s, including a pair of runner-up
being a T49 at the WNB Golf Classic. Successfully made it through finishes in the first two-thirds of the season, including a T2 at the Turtle Bay Championship
all three stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn and a T2 at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open in July. Played in one PGA TOUR event in 2008,
card for 2009 season. Did not make a bogey until the fifth round. Finished T11. Shot a 60 finishing T74 at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Has been hampered by back
at a hometown course, Centennial Golf Course in Nampa, ID, while playing a casual round ailments for a number of years. In 2003, final season of 10-year exemption for winning the
with friends the week before the final stage of the qualifying tournament. Finished T74 at 1993 NEC World Series of Golf, played in only 15 events due to wrist surgery (July 14) and
the 2007 Qualifying Tournament and earned Nationwide Tour status for 2008. Won the degenerative discs in his back. In 1994, was a Captain’s Choice for International Team at
2002 PGA Junior at age 17. The Presidents Cup. Was 1-3 in foursomes and four-ball before halving singles match with
EXEMPT STATUS: T11 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament Phil Mickelson. In 1993, pair of victories came on two of the TOUR’s most storied courses:
Nationwide Tour Alumnus Colonial and Firestone. Moved into contention with second-round 63 at Colonial National
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Invitation, then closed with 67 to defeat Greg Norman by one stroke. The victory earned a
Allan, Steve place in the NEC World Series of Golf, where final-round 62 earned him $360,000 first-place
check and a 10-year PGA TOUR exemption. First TOUR victory came at 1991 Independent
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FULL NAME: Stephen Douglas Allan BIRTHDATE: October 18,

1973 BIRTHPLACE: Melbourne, Australia RESIDENCE: Melbourne, Insurance Agent Open, played in October after tournament had been postponed because
Australia; plays out of GC of Scottsdale (Scottsdale, AZ) HEIGHT: 5-11 of rain in April. Played final two rounds in 11-under par to defeat Billy Ray Brown, Mike
WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Bridget; Liam (10/23/06), Joey Hulbert and Tom Kite by one stroke. Joined PGA TOUR in 1987 after finishing second at NEC
(5/22/08) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Photography, course design World Series of Golf, three strokes behind Curtis Strange. Won 1985 Palaborwa Classic and
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 Q SCHOOL: 2000, 2006 OTHER Million Dollar Challenge on South African Tour.
INFORMATION: Playing with partial status and minor medical EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
extension, had a career-high four top-10 finishes. First top-10 of the PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1991 Independent Insurance Agent Open. 1993 Southwestern
season came at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open, where he finished Bell Colonial, NEC World Series of Golf.
T10. Made a dramatic surge in the final weeks of the year to earn conditional status for MONEY & POSITION:
the 2009 season, including four top-20 finishes in final five starts. Finished T4 at the Viking 1986 — 0 1994 — 166,144 — 109 2002 — 92,379 — 201
Classic, thanks to weekend rounds of 67-66. It was his best effort on TOUR since losing in 1987 — 88,734 — 105 1995 — 54,239 — 199 2003 — 19,091 — 242
a four-man playoff to Vaughn Taylor at the 2005 Reno Tahoe Open. Next start resulted in a 1988 — 163,911 — 73 1996 — 162,515 — 132 2004 — 9,792 — 255
1989 — 134,706 — 104 1997 — 237,051 — 102 2005 — 0
season-best T3 finish at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. A T19 at the Valero Texas 1990 — 132,493 — 116 1998 — 118,714 — 176 2006 — 0
Open was followed by a T7 at the Frys.com Open to secure some status for 2009. Returned 1991 — 229,702 — 71 1999 — 112,215 — 192 2007 — 0
to PGA TOUR full-time in 2007 after one year on the Nationwide Tour thanks to a T29 fin- 1992 — 209,982 — 74 2000 — 119,626 — 187 2008 — 11,468 — 253
ish at the 2006 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Limited to 18 events in 2007 due to a 1993 — 851,345 — 9 2001 — 241,680 — 160
double hernia diagnosed on Sept. 14 and subsequent surgery on Oct. 5 that kept him out BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T74—Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.
of action most of the fall. Posted one top-10 in 2007, a T7 at the Canadian Open, in fourth PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1993 NEC World Series of Golf/4
start. Held a share of the 36-hole lead with John Mallinger. Trailed 54-hole leader Vijay 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
Singh by one after a third-round 70. Made the cut in 17 of 25 starts on the 2006 Nationwide CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—401; in money—195; Top-10 finishes—20
Tour, with three top-10s. Finished No. 46 on the money list, with $125,203. Has finished CAREER EARNINGS: $3,155,787
inside the top 125 on the PGA TOUR money list twice – No. 105 in 2003 and No. 121 in Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Buick Invitational of California/52
2004. Opened 2004 tying the Waialae CC’s course record at the Sony Open in Hawaii with a
second-round 8-under-par 62. Had a two-stroke lead heading to the 72nd hole of regulation Andrade, Billy (ANN-drade)
at the 2004 Reno-Tahoe Open. His third shot, from a greenside bunker, flew 10 yards over FULL NAME: William Thomas Andrade BIRTHDATE: January 25,
the green. He missed a 4-foot putt for bogey and made double bogey, dropping to 10-under 1964 BIRTHPLACE: Bristol, RI RESIDENCE: Bristol, RI; Atlanta, GA
and into a four-man playoff. Rookie Vaughn Taylor claimed his first TOUR victory, rolling HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Wife, Jody; Cameron, Grace
in an 11-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole. T2 matched his career-best finish on TOUR EDUCATION: Wake Forest University (1987, Sociology) SPECIAL
(2003 Greater Milwaukee Open). Posted back-to-back top-10s for the only time on TOUR INTERESTS: Family, sports, cooking TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987
with a T2 at the 2003 Greater Milwaukee Open and a T5 at the B.C. Open. Winner of the Q SCHOOL: Fall 1987, 1988 OTHER INFORMATION: Played in 24
2002 Holden Australian Open. Won the 2000 TOUR Qualifying Tournament and also made events in 2008 with his best finish coming at the Verizon Heritage
his card via Q-School by finishing T19 in 2001. Member of PGA TOUR of Australasia since (T14). Made an appearance in 27 events in 2007 and made 16 cuts.
1996 and European Tour from 1997-2000. First victory came at the 1998 German Open at His best finish was T14 at the PODS Championship. In 2006, posted
Sporting Club in Berlin. Works with coach Dale Lynch. Parents emigrated from Edinburgh, 18th consecutive season in the top 125 on the money list. Finished T3 at the Barclays
Scotland, to Australia in 1970. Classic and T2 at the Booz Allen Classic. Logged only one top-10 in 2005, but finished in
EXEMPT STATUS: 139th on 2008 PGA TOUR money list the top 100 on the money list via nine top-25s. In 2004, was on the bubble for fully exempt
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 status in the latter part of the season, made six of last seven cuts to finish No. 124. Finished
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2003 Greater Milwaukee Open, 2004 Reno- solo eighth at the 2003 Las Vegas Invitational to jump into the top 100 on the money list and
Tahoe Open. secure card for 2004. In 2002, posted a career-best finish at THE PLAYERS Championship,
MONEY & POSITION: with a T4, four strokes behind champion Craig Perks. In June 2001, posted top-3 finishes in
1998 — 0 2002 — 359,655 — 149 2005 — 418,428 — 158 back-to-back weeks, at the Buick Classic (T3) and Canon Greater Hartford Open (second).
1999 — 26,343 — 247 2003 — 616,325 — 105 2007 — 568,059 — 141 Made one of the year’s most dramatic moves up the money list after earning $765,000 for
2001 — 156,686 — 185 2004 — 648,480 — 121 2008 — 743,970 — 139 his win at the 2000 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas, the largest payday of his career. Winning
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T3—Turning Stone Resort Championship; T4—Viking week at Las Vegas moved him from 159th to 43rd on the money list. In 1998, came from
Classic; T7—Frys.com Open; T10—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. behind to collect his third title at 1998 Bell Canadian Open. Rolled in 30-foot putt for par to
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2004 Sony Open in Hawaii/2 secure a playoff with 54-hole leader Bob Friend. Won playoff with par on first extra hole. In
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—21; in money—9; Top-10 finishes—4 1997, the closest race ever for top 30, his season earnings of $665,602 missed qualifying for
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—187; in money—96; Top-10 finishes—9 THE TOUR Championship by $5. Entered final week of season 30th on money list, $22,595
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,537,946 behind Andrew Magee, who was 29th. Fell to 31st when Bill Glasson jumped from 54th to
Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 Sprint International/93 27th with Las Vegas Invitational victory. In 1991, became the first player in six years to win
Nationwide Tour Alumnus first two TOUR titles in consecutive weeks. Bernhard Langer (1985 Masters-Heritage) was

previous player. Birdied first playoff hole to defeat Jeff Sluman at 1991 Kemper Open after EXEMPT STATUS: 17th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list
both had carded a tournament-record 21-under-par 263. Defeated Brad Bryant by one stroke PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
the following week in 1991 Buick Classic. Three-time All-American at Wake Forest, where BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2005 BellSouth Classic.
he was member of 1986 NCAA Championship team along with current TOUR player Len NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Chattanooga Classic.
Mattiace. Winner of 1986 Sunnehanna Amateur and North and South Amateur. Top-ranked MONEY & POSITION:
junior in country in 1981. Along with Brad Faxon, runs Billy Andrade/Brad Faxon Charities 1996 — 3,506 — 337 2003 — 0 2006 — 550,535 — 140
for Children, Inc., which was formed in 1991 and has raised more than $7 million for chil- 1999 — 0 2004 — 486,052 — 146 2007 — 135,015 — 207
dren in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. In 1999, duo was honored by Golf 2002 — 0 2005 — 963,768 — 82
Writers Association of America with Charlie Bartlett Award, given to playing professional PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–6 times, most recent 2007 Travelers
for their unselfish contributions to society. Co-host with Faxon at the CVS Charity Classic at Championship/4
Rhode Island CC. Inducted into the Wake Forest Hall of Fame in 2004. CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—98; in money—51; Top-10 finishes—6
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion CAREER EARNINGS: $2,138,877
PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1 Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Buick Invitational/127
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1991 Kemper Open, Buick Classic. 1998 Bell Canadian Open. Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
2000 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas.
MONEY & POSITION:
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1987 — 4,001 — 235 1995 — 276,494 — 69 2003 — 659,694 — 97
1988 — 74,950 — 134 1996 — 433,157 — 46 2004 — 631,143 — 124
1989 — 202,242 — 69 1997 — 665,602 — 31 2005 — 1,120,835 — 65
1990 — 231,362 — 64 1998 — 705,434 — 41 2006 — 1,057,927 — 87 BAKER-FINCh, Ian
1991 — 615,765 — 14 1999 — 345,801 — 118 2007 — 499,197 — 150 FULL NAME: Ian Baker-Finch BIRTHDATE: October 24, 1960
1992 — 202,509 — 76 2000 — 1,004,827 — 45 2008 — 243,490 — 193 BIRTHPLACE: Nambour, Australia RESIDENCE: North Palm Beach,
1993 — 365,759 — 40 2001 — 1,313,047 — 40
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Fla. HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Jennie; Hayley
1994 — 342,208 — 48 2002 — 1,365,707 — 42 (2/7/89), Laura (10/7/91) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Golf course design,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T14—Verizon Heritage; T21—Puerto Rico Open travel, wine collector TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1979 OTHER
Player Biographies
presented by Banco Popular. INFORMATION: Moved to CBS Sports in 2007 after working as
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1995 Canon Greater Hartford Open/3 announcer for ABC Sports and ESPN since 1998. Former British Open
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—24; in money—10; Top-10 finishes—0 champion did not compete on the PGA TOUR in 2008. Captain’s
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—607; in money—369; Top-10 finishes—55 Assistant to Gary Player for the International Team at The Presidents
CAREER EARNINGS: $12,361,151 Cup in 2003, 2005 and 2007, and was also a Captain’s Assistant to Peter Thomson in 1996.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Kemper Insurance Open/42 In 2001, played in his first PGA TOUR event since 1997, missing the cut at the MasterCard
Colonial (74-77). Captured 120th British Open at Royal Birkdale in 1991. Closed with rounds
ATWAL, Arjun (AR-jin AT-wall) of 64-66 to defeat countryman Mike Harwood by two strokes. Birdied five of his first seven
FULL NAME: Arjun Singh Atwal BIRTHDATE: March 20, holes Sunday to set stage for victory. Other PGA TOUR victory came in 1989 Southwestern
1973 BIRTHPLACE: Asansol, India RESIDENCE: Windermere, Bell Colonial by four strokes over David Edwards. Amassed 15 top-10s during the 1990-91
FL HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Ritika; Krishen seasons, earning more than $600,000. Qualified for PGA TOUR by finishing third at 1988
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 Q SCHOOL: 2003 OTHER World Series of Golf, earning $75,840. Led 1984 British Open at St. Andrews through three
INFORMATION: Most recently finished among the 25 graduates rounds before final-round 79 left him T9. Comes from the same area as Greg Norman and
from the 2008 Nationwide Tour, finishing No. 17 on the official Wayne Grady in Queensland, Australia. Also served as an analyst for the Australian PGA
money list. Made the cut in 17 of 23 starts, with 11 top-25 and five Tour Productions golf telecasts in Australia until his return to the United States in 2001.
top-10 finishes. Finished T2 in the season-opening Panama Movistar During his travels enjoys playing all the world’s top golf courses.
Championship after holding the third-round lead by one stroke. Final- EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
round 74 left him one shot behind winner Scott Dunlap. Won for the first time in America PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
when he defeated Webb Simpson at the Chattanooga Classic with a birdie at the first PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1989 Southwestern Bell Colonial. 1991 British Open.
playoff hole. Shot 24-under for the week, including a second-round 60 (12-under), the low MONEY & POSITION:
round on Tour in 2008. Earned his third European Tour victory at the Maybank Malaysian 1984 — 0 1991 — 649,513 — 13 1996 — 0
Open in early March. Fired an 8-under 64 in the final round to erase a seven-stroke deficit 1985 — 4,825 — 202 1992 — 261,817 — 58 1997 — 0
and force a playoff with defending champion Peter Hedblom. Won with par on the second 1988 — 75,840 — 133 1993 — 140,621 — 114 2001 — 0
extra hole when Hedblom three-putted. Finished the 2007 Nationwide Tour season with 11 1989 — 253,309 — 53 1994 — 81,326 — 167
made cuts in 17 starts and No. 60 on the money list, with $101,824. Led the Tour in Putts Per 1990 — 611,492 — 16 1995 — 0
Round (28.53). Fell out of the top 125 on the 2006 PGA TOUR money list, posting one top-10 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1991 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic/1
in 33 starts. Lone top-10 was a T4 at the Buick Invitational. Recorded three eagles over a 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—0; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
five-hole stretch on his first nine (Nos. 14, 16 and 18) during the second round. Missed a CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—166; in money—92; Top-10 finishes—23
7-foot putt for birdie on the 72nd hole that would have put him in a playoff with eventual CAREER EARNINGS: $2,078,743
winner Tiger Woods, Jose Maria Olazabal and Nathan Green. Finished No. 82 on the 2005 Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Honda Classic/67
money list in second full season on TOUR. Led TOUR in Putting Average (1.710). Missed
just one cut in 17 starts. Earned first top-10 of the season in his third start, which he barely BARNES, Ricky
made. Began the week of the BellSouth Classic in Bali, Indonesia, on his honeymoon and as FULL NAME: Richard Kyle Barnes BIRTHDATE: February 6, 1981
the 23rd alternate for the tournament. Parents warned him of impending storms, so he and BIRTHPLACE: Stockton, CA RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out
his wife, Ritika, headed to the their U.S. residence. First round of the weather-shortened, of Whisper Rock GC HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Single
54-hole tournament did not begin until Saturday due to inclement weather. Was informed EDUCATION: University of Arizona (2003, Communications)
Thursday morning that he was second alternate, and when Chris DiMarco and Steve Flesch SPECIAL INTERESTS: Playing and watching sports TURNED
withdrew Friday he was next in the field. Opened with a 77 but came back with rounds PROFESSIONAL: 2003 OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie on the
of 67-64 to make his way into a five-way playoff with winner Phil Mickelson, Rich Beem, PGA TOUR after placing 25th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list.
Brandt Jobe and Jose Maria Olazabal. Eliminated on first extra hole after second shot found Recorded nine top-10s on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, with a best
the water on the 18th hole and could not get up and down for par. His T2 finish was the finish of T3 at the Xerox Classic, which moved him from 30th to 19th
best of his career. In rookie campaign in 2004, missed 14 cuts in 15 starts in the middle of on the money list. He had three consecutive top-10s in May. Endured a two-hour wait after
the season but ended strong by playing on the weekend eight times in last 10 appearances, completing the final round at the Nationwide Tour Championship, where he T37, before
including his first career top-10, a solo sixth at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, aided by watching David Branshaw par the final hole, allowing him to secure the 25th position on
a final-round 66. Was the first native of India to join the PGA TOUR after T7 finish at PGA the money list with $218,902. Member of the Nationwide Tour since 2004. Made the cut
TOUR National Qualifying Tournament. In February 2003, claimed a commanding four-shot in 17 of 28 starts in 2007, with six top-25 finishes. Cracked the top 10 just once, finishing
victory at the Carlsberg Malaysian Open for his second triumph on the European Tour. Held T9 at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic. Made two cuts on the PGA TOUR in 2007,
off Retief Goosen to win. Became the first player on the Asian PGA to surpass $1 million finishing 56th at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and missing the cut at the U.S.
in career earnings after winning the Hero Honda Masters in India. Became the first Indian, Open. Enjoyed a consistent season on Tour in 2006, with 24 made cuts in 26 appearances,
and only the fourth Asian, to win on the European Tour when he recorded a five-stroke including four top-10 finishes. Finished the year with a Tour-leading 23 straight made cuts,
victory in the 2002 Caltex Singapore Masters. Lists Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Jack the second-best streak in Tour history. Wrapped up the year No. 23 on the money list, with
Nicklaus as heroes in golf. Started playing golf at Royal Calcutta after being encouraged to $199,276—missing out on receiving his 2007 PGA TOUR card by $6,137. Made the first
take up the game by his father, Bindi, at age 14. Went to high school in America to study hole-in-one of the season when he aced the 17th hole in the second round of the Movistar
liberal arts for two years. Panama Championship. The ace was part of a second-round, 6-under 64, and he eventually

finished T37. Had a career-best runner-up finish at the Oregon Classic. After holding a share Opened with a 66 for a one-stroke lead, which he extended to three with a second-round
of the 36- and 54-hole leads, finished regulation tied at 17-under with Cliff Kresge, but then 67. Third-round 71 left him tied for lead with Tommy Armour III. Closing 70 produced a
fell to the eventual winner on the third extra hole. Opened the 2005 season with a T7 at one-stroke victory over Bradley Hughes and Bill Glasson worth $450,000. Prior to winning
the BellSouth Panama Championship. Finished the season No. 82 on the money list, with Kemper Open, biggest first-place check was $5,000 he earned for winning 1998 Conrad
Player biographies
$60,014. Had two top-10 finishes in eights starts during his rookie season in 2004, finishing Hilton Open in Socorro, NM. Earned status on TOUR for the 1999 season with a T8 finish
T4 at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic. Has made the cut in seven of 24 career starts at the 1998 Qualifying Tournament in Palm Springs, CA. Played mini-tour events in the Sun
on the PGA TOUR, including a T14 at the 2004 FBR Open. Was the low amateur at the Country PGA Section and was named Player of the Year after victories in Soccoro and Truth
2003 Masters Tournament, finishing 21st after outscoring his playing partner Tiger Woods Or Consequences. Member of the New Mexico State University golf team. Quit the game
by seven shots in the opening round. Shared the 2003 Ben Hogan Award, given annually temporarily in 1995 and sold cellular phones and car stereo systems in Seattle. Watched
to the nation’s top collegiate golfer, with Oklahoma State’s Hunter Mahan. Won the 2002 fellow El Paso, TX, resident J.P. Hayes win 1998 Buick Classic and gained renewed interest.
U.S. Amateur at Oakland Hills CC, defeating Hunter Mahan, 2 and 1, in the final. Teamed Worked in pro shop at El Paso CC prior to joining TOUR. Father, Larry, retired as golf coach
with Mahan to lead the U.S. to victory at the 2002 World Amateur Golf Championship. First- at New Mexico State in 2004.
team All-American in 2003 and second-team in 2000-01. 2000 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. EXEMPT STATUS: 140th on 2008 PGA TOUR money list
2001 Pac-10 Co-Player of the Year. Lists Larry Bird as his hero. Got his start in golf from his PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
parents. His dad, Bruce, is a former punter for the New England Patriots (1973-74). PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1999 Kemper Open. 2002 The INTERNATIONAL Presented by
EXEMPT STATUS: 25th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list Qwest, PGA Championship.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T14—2004 FBR Open. MONEY & POSITION:
MONEY & POSITION: 1999 — 610,555 — 67 2003 — 1,013,950 — 71 2007 — 868,658 — 119
2003 — 0 2005 — 0 2007 — 12,540 2000 — 249,881 — 146 2004 — 230,499 — 183 2008 — 730,001 — 140
2004 — 85,520 2006 — 6,947 2001 — 460,565 — 109 2005 — 701,242 — 113
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2003 Las Vegas Invitational/2 2002 — 2,938,365 — 7 2006 — 658,225 — 126
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—24; in money—7; Top-10 finishes—0 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 3—Wyndham Championship.
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CAREER EARNINGS: $105,006 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–5 times, most recent 2008 Wyndham
Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Mercedes-Benz Championship/343 Championship/4
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—17; Top-10 finishes—1
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CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—279; in money—141; Top-10 finishes—17

Beem, Rich CAREER EARNINGS: $8,461,942
FULL NAME: Richard Michael Beem BIRTHDATE: August 24, 1970 Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Greater Hartford Open/16
BIRTHPLACE: Phoenix, AZ RESIDENCE: Austin, TX HEIGHT: 5-8
WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Sara; Michael Waide (7/23/03), Bailee Begay, Notah III
Tennent (6/23/05) EDUCATION: New Mexico State University FULL NAME: Notah Ryan Begay III BIRTHDATE: September 14,
(1993, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, water sports, 1972 BIRTHPLACE: Albuquerque, NM RESIDENCE: Albuquerque,
cooking TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 Q SCHOOL: 1998 OTHER NM; plays out of Turning Stone Resort (Verona, NY) HEIGHT: 5-11
INFORMATION: Finished outside of the top 125 (No. 140) on the WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, Apryl EDUCATION: Stanford
2008 money list for the third time in the last five years. Recorded 17 University (1995, Economics) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Community out-
made cuts in 29 starts. Made the cut on the number (3-under 137) at reach TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER
the Wyndham Championship in August, then posted matching career-low 7-under 63s on INFORMATION: Earned exemption onto the PGA TOUR with a T11
the weekend to finish in solo third place (his only top-10 finish of the year). In 2007, fought finish at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Birdied three of
down the stretch to secure PGA TOUR card for 2008, notching top-25 finishes at the final the final four holes at PGA West’s Stadium Course in the final round
two PGA TOUR Fall Series events. Carded an ace en route to a final-group pairing with Phil to qualify. Made the cut in three of nine starts on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with his best fin-
Mickelson and Padraig Harrington on Sunday at the Nissan Open, but finished T13 after a ish being a T53 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Played in seven 2007 PGA TOUR events.
final-round 75. Climbed onto car after making ace (7-iron, 176 yards), which was later aired Made 12 starts on the PGA TOUR and 11 on the Nationwide Tour in 2006. In fifth start of
during Nissan commercials. Beem had watched Peter Jacobsen dive into a car after his ace season in July, the 2000 champion recorded a T9 at the 2006 Buick Championship. After
in the Nissan Open 13 years prior. Among the leaders all week at The Barclays, but a clos- finishing No. 129 on the money list in 2004, received a Major Medical Extension for 2005
ing 1-over 72 dropped him to T7. Made the biggest move in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the due to chronic back problems. In 2002, continued comeback from annular tears of L-4 and
FedExCup, improving 21 spots to 113th, gaining eligibility for the following week’s Deutsche L-5 discs in lower back that limited him to 12 events in 2001. Attributed lower-back injury
Bank Championship (top 120 qualified). Shared the 36-hole lead at the Deutsche Bank to over-exuberance in off-season conditioning in 2001, with rest being the only cure. Took
Championship, but closing rounds of 73-74 dropped him to T30 and a final ranking of No. off two months between the Masters in April and the FedEx St. Jude Classic in June. In
110 in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for FedExCup standings. Made the cut in all five starts during 2000, eclipsed first-year earnings with $1,819,323, 20th on the money list. Became the first
the Fall Series. Best finish was T20 at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic, moving from player to win in back-to-back weeks since former Stanford teammate Tiger Woods in 1999.
No. 121 to No. 119 on season-long money list. With five-year PGA Championship exemption Rebounded from five missed cuts in 10 starts with third career victory, a one-stroke win at
(2002), remained eligible for 2007 despite finish outside the top 125 on the 2006 money list. the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Followed with second consecutive victory and fourth of career,
Finished T7 at the Ford Championship at Doral for first top-10. In 2005, picked up first top-10 by one stroke over Mark Calcavecchia at Canon Greater Hartford Open. That victory marked
on TOUR since a second at the 2003 Western Open with his T2 at the weather-shortened, his fourth in 12 months. PGA Championship eighth lifted him to eighth place in U.S. Team
54-hole BellSouth Classic. Birdied two of the last three holes, including No. 18, to get into eligibility and into the 2000 Presidents Cup where he compiled a 3-2 record, playing in team
a five-way playoff with Phil Mickelson, Arjun Atwal, Brandt Jobe and Jose Maria Olazabal. matches with Woods. Nominated for Rookie of the Year honors in 1999 after winning his
Lost to Mickelson on the fourth extra hole. In 2004, did not post a top-25 for first time in first two TOUR titles. Joined Carlos Franco as rookies with two victories. First victory and
six seasons. Collected his first top-10 of the 2003 season with a T10 at the Nissan Open. first top-10 on TOUR came at 1999 Reno-Tahoe Open, the 23rd start of his career. Became
Finished T15 at the 2003 Masters Tournament, his first appearance at the season’s first the first Native American to win TOUR event since Rod Curl at 1974 Colonial. Second TOUR
major. Finished second to Tiger Woods at the Western Open. Had a career year on TOUR in victory came at 1999 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. Birdied final two holes in regula-
2002, finishing seventh on the money list with season earnings of $2,938,365 and gaining tion to force playoff with Tom Byrum. Defeated Byrum with par on second extra hole. In 1998,
consecutive victories, including a major championship title at the PGA. Collected $810,000 became first Nationwide Tour player to record a 59 in tournament play. The 13-under-par
for winning The INTERNATIONAL, his second career victory, more than he had made in any round included a 27 (9-under) on the second nine of his second round at the 1998 Dominion
of his previous three seasons on TOUR. Recorded 19 points on Sunday to come from three Open. Recorded nine birdies and two eagles (one of which was a hole-in-one). Placed 10th
back of third-round leader Craig Barlow and defeat Steve Lowery by a stroke. Eagle on No. on 1998 Nationwide Tour money list and earned exempt status on 1999 PGA TOUR. As an
17 offset Lowery’s double eagle there later. In next start, won his first major title with a amateur, was a member of the 1995 U.S. Walker Cup team. Member of Stanford’s 1994
one-stroke victory over Tiger Woods at the PGA. Shared the lead through 36 holes with four NCAA Championship team, along with Casey Martin, where he was an All-America selection
other players and was three back of Justin Leonard playing in the final pairing on Sunday. for the third time. Shot a 62 in the second round of the 1994 NCAA Tournament. Winner of
With a 66, he became the first final-round, come-from-behind winner in a major since the 15 major junior and amateur titles. Began playing golf at age 6. Father played in a business
1999 British Open, when Paul Lawrie came from 10 back to win a playoff at Carnoustie. league while working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Notah would tag along for the twilight,
Eagled the 13th hole and made a 35-foot birdie putt on the 16th hole at Hazeltine National nine-hole competition. In summer would save spare change for bucket of range balls and then
to hold off Woods. Opened the 2001 season with a bang in the first full-field event, finishing asked head pro at Ladera Golf Course near his home if he could work at course for playing
T9 at Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. Second top-10 came near the end of the season, a privileges. Half Navajo, one-quarter San Felipe and one-quarter Isleta. Has putted left- and
T7 at the Michelob Championship. His $101,850 paycheck in Williamsburg, VA, secured a right-handed, depending upon direction the putt breaks. Brother Clint caddied in his two
2002 card. In 2000, made 13 cuts in 29 starts. Nominated for Rookie of the Year honors in 2000 victories.
1999 after earning his first TOUR victory at the Kemper Open in only his 12th start on TOUR.

EXEMPT STATUS: T11 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament Black, Ronnie
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0 FULL NAME: Ronnie Black BIRTHDATE: May 26, 1958
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1999 Reno-Tahoe Open, Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. BIRTHPLACE: Lovington, NM RESIDENCE: Tucson, AZ
2000 FedEx St. Jude Classic, Canon Greater Hartford Open. HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Sandra; Justin
MONEY & POSITION: (12/14/86), Alex (5/11/88), Anthony (1/26/93), Macy Jewel (9/26/99)
1996 — 0 2002 — 624,026 — 108 2006 — 116,034 — 213 EDUCATION: Lamar University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fish-
1999 — 1,255,314 — 31 2003 — 565,572 — 119 2007 — 19,245 — 241 ing, movies TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 JOINED TOUR: 1982
2000 — 1,819,323 — 20 2004 — 583,537 — 129 2008 — 27,872 — 242 Q SCHOOL: 1981, 1982, 1990, 1995 OTHER INFORMATION: Made
2001 — 100,538 — 197 2005 — 34,545 — 236 his Champions Tour debut at the 2008 Commerce Bank Championship
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T53—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. after open qualifying to get into the event. Finished T49 on the Red
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2004 B.C. Open/2 Course at Eisenhower Park. Made seven more appearances along the way and finished
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—9; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 the season with $191,484 in earnings. Posted first top-10 finish on the Champions Tour
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—184; in money—93; Top-10 finishes—14 in just his second start when he posted three straight sub-par rounds at the En-Joie GC
CAREER EARNINGS: $5,146,004 to finish T7 at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Open in July. Posted five top-20 finishes in his
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 World Golf Championships-NEC eight starts, including a T16 at the Senior British Open. Made two starts on the PGA TOUR
Invitational/19 in 2008 prior to turning 50, with a T39 at the Puerto Rico Open (in his 550th career TOUR
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Nationwide Tour Graduate (1998) start) his best outing. Also played in three Nationwide Tour events, with a T16 at the
South Georgia Classic his best finish. Two-time winner on PGA TOUR since joining in 1982.
BERTSCH, Shane (BIRCH) First victory came at the 1983 Southern Open, where he birdied the fourth playoff hole to
FULL NAME: Shane Thomas Bertsch BIRTHDATE: March defeat Sam Torrance. Won the following year at the Anheuser-Busch Classic, overcoming
30, 1970 BIRTHPLACE: Denver, CO RESIDENCE: Denver, a seven-stroke deficit with a final-round 63 to defeat Willie Wood by one stroke. Winner
CO; plays out of Glenmoore CC (Englewood, CO) HEIGHT: 6-2 of the 1976-77 New Mexico High School Championships. Won 1981 Southland Conference
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WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Monica; Brianna Dakota, Stella Rose Championship while attending Lamar University. Winner of 1989 Pebble Beach Invitational.
EDUCATION: New Mexico Junior College, Texas A&M University First picked up a club at age 9, but it wasn’t until he attended Lamar that he saw a course
(1994, Parks and Recreation) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly fishing,
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with bunkers. Father was a high school basketball coach and brother a PGA professional.
skiing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 Q SCHOOL: 1995, 1996 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
OTHER INFORMATION: Topped $800,000 for the first time in his PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1
career in 2008, but finished No. 126 on the money list. Made 20 of PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1983 Southern Open. 1984 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic.
29 cuts to go with a top finish of T9 at the Wyndham Championship. Limited to just four MONEY & POSITION:
starts due to vertigo in 2007. Did not play after THE PLAYERS Championship. Granted Major 1982 — 6,329 — 200 1990 — 34,001 — 190 1998 — 139,631 — 170
Medical Extension and had 28 events in 2008 to earn $774,164 (combined with 2007 earn- 1983 — 87,524 — 63 1991 — 135,865 — 113 1999 — 306,636 — 131
ings of $39,760 would equal 2007’s No. 125 earnings of $785,180) to receive Major Medical 1984 — 172,636 — 35 1992 — 129,386 — 111 2000 — 190,997 — 167
Extension status for the remainder of the 2008 campaign, which he was able to accomplish. 1985 — 61,684 — 109 1993 — 120,041 — 125 2001 — 271,686 — 152
Returned to the PGA TOUR in 2006 for the first time since 1997 and finished in the top 125 1986 — 166,761 — 56 1994 — 123,404 — 137 2002 — 14,219 — 236
for the first time in his three seasons on TOUR. Six top-25s were three more than he had 1987 — 144,158 — 77 1995 — 122,188 — 143 2003 — 0
in his first two seasons on TOUR (1996-97). Posted his career-low round on TOUR in his 1988 — 100,603 — 112 1996 — 247,320 — 91 2007 — 0
first event of the season, with a third-round 63 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Recorded the 1989 — 264,988 — 51 1997 — 230,224 — 104 2008 — 12,295 — 249
second top-10 of his career and only one of the season, a T7 at the BellSouth Classic, in BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T39—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
April. Finished eighth on the 2005 Nationwide Tour money list with $263,373. Picked up first PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1984 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic/4
victory in almost five years at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. Combined with his win 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
at the same tournament in 2000, is one of just four players on the Nationwide Tour to win CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—551; in money—322; Top-10 finishes—30
the same tournament twice. Collected a career-best $112,500 after rolling in an 18-footer CAREER EARNINGS: $3,082,575
for a birdie on the last hole to cap a six-stroke comeback with a final-round, 7-under 65. Lost Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Greater Milwaukee Open/169
playoff to Joe Daley at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. Finished T4 in Putting
Average (1.748), the sixth straight season inside the top 20 in that category. Member of the Blanks, Kris
Nationwide Tour in 1995 and 1999-2005. Moved up the money list each of last four years FULL NAME: Kristoffer Douglas Blanks BIRTHDATE: November 3,
from 96th in 2002, to 56 in 2003, to 25 in 2004 to eighth in 2005. Lost playoff to Hunter Haas 1972 BIRTHPLACE: Warner Robins, GA RESIDENCE: Frederick,
at the 2004 Knoxville Open. Missed the 2003 season-ending 55-member Nationwide Tour MD HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 240 FAMILY: Wife, Tami; Kristoffer
Championship by $18 to Michael Allen. First victory came at the 2000 Upstate Classic. Was Douglas (10/13/04), Brady Jaxson (9/26/06) EDUCATION:
six strokes back of leader Vaughn Taylor after 36 holes. Moved into contention on Saturday Huntingdon College SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars, video games
with then-career-best round, an 8-under 64. Overcame two-stroke deficit to win by four. TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 JOINED TOUR: 2009 OTHER
Winner of the 1998 Colorado Open. Closed 68-66 for T5 at 1996 Greater Vancouver Open, INFORMATION: A rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing 13th on
his only top-10 finish of his career on the PGA TOUR. A promising junior tennis player, he the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list, with $280,588. Followed a T16
gave up the game to concentrate on golf after losing a big match to future No. 1-ranked finish at the Mexico Open with a T5 effort at the rain-shortened HSBC
Andre Agassi. First tournament win was the 1994 Southwest Kansas Pro-Am. New Zealand PGA Championship, finishing four shots behind winner Darron Stiles. Making
EXEMPT STATUS: 126th on the 2008 PGA TOUR money list the 44th start of his career, posted rounds of 65-70-69-68 to finish 16-under 272 and gain a
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T5—1996 Greater Vancouver Open. one-stroke victory over Bob May at the Bank of America Open. Collected $135,000 to move
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2000 Upstate Classic. 2005 BMW Charity Pro-Am to No. 5 on the official money list with more than $200,000 in season earnings. Injured his
at The Cliffs. back the week after victory and his play suffered until he finished third at the Chattanooga
MONEY & POSITION: Classic, where he hit 63 of 72 greens in regulation (T5). Was one of only two players to
1993 — 2,548 — 300 1998 — 0 2007 — 39,760 — 233 shoot four rounds in the 60s (Daniel Summerhays). Closed the year with a T46 at the
1996 — 65,517 — 188 2002 — 0 2008 — 841,248 — 126 Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch, where he wore red pants on the final
1997 — 73,480 — 182 2006 — 697,059 — 123 day to honor the tournament host Salesmanship Club. Also a member of the Nationwide
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T9—Wyndham Championship. Tour in 2005 and 2007. Has never played in a PGA TOUR event. Made the cut in nine of
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2006 Sony Open in Hawaii/3 15 starts on Tour in 2007 after starting the season with no status. Ended the season with
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—20; Top-10 finishes—1 six top-25 finishes and No. 67 on the money list, with $90,831. Posted a T3 at the LaSalle
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—129; in money—61; Top-10 finishes—3 Bank Open, finishing two strokes behind champion John Riegger. Only other top-10 came
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,719,611 at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open (T7). Finished the season No. 2 in Scoring
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero Texas Open/277 Average (69.79) and Greens in Regulation (74.70). Made the cut in seven of 17 starts during
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2005) his rookie season in 2005, with his lone top-25 coming at the National Mining Association
Pete Dye Classic (T21). Winner of the 2004 First City Classic on the Hooters Tour, where he
defeated Josh Broadaway in a playoff. It was one of three career wins on that Tour. Lists
his dad, who gave him his start in golf, as his hero. His wife, Tami, is a golf professional at
Sea Pines CC in Hilton Head, SC, and has beaten him nine times in nine years. She was also
the top player on the Ohio State women’s golf team from 1990-93 and played in the 1995

U.S. Women’s Open. Non-golf related jobs held include bartending. With a father in the Air Bradley, Michael
Force, he lived in Georgia, Texas, Nebraska, Montana and Virginia. As an adult, he’s called FULL NAME: Michael John Bradley BIRTHDATE: July 17, 1966
Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia and Maryland home. Is named for actor/singer BIRTHPLACE: Largo, FL RESIDENCE: Valrico, FL; plays out of River
Kris Kristofferson. “My mom thought he was cute, and the movie ‘The Rose’ was coming Hills CC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; Brooke
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out at the time she was pregnant. That’s where my name came from.” Kathryn (5/1/96), James Michael (9/30/03) EDUCATION: Oklahoma
EXEMPT STATUS: 13th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list State University, 1988 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports TURNED
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Bank of America Open. PROFESSIONAL: 1988 Q SCHOOL: 1992, 2006 OTHER
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for INFORMATION: In 2008, made more cuts (6) and starts (14) on
Children Open/266 the PGA TOUR than at any time since the 2000 season. Recorded a
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) season-best T25 at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic in his last
start of the year. After re-gaining card through the PGA TOUR Qualifying School, limited to
BORCHERT, Matthew eight events in 2007 due to fracture in right ankle suffered while playing golf in early March.
FULL NAME: Matthew Michael Borchert BIRTHDATE: January Granted Major Medical Extension for 2008 as a result. After Mayakoba Golf Classic, did not
28, 1977 BIRTHPLACE: Cleveland, OH RESIDENCE: Windermere, play again until July at the U.S. Bank Championship, where he posted best finish of the sea-
FL HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Julie Ann son (T46). The 2007 season marked first year with full PGA TOUR status since 2000, having
EDUCATION: University of North Florida (2000, Communications) split most of the decade between the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide Tour. Last top-10, a T9,
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER came at the 2000 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. Had inconsistent 1999 season due
INFORMATION: After attempting to earn his card through the PGA to lingering back problem which had bothered him for several years and ended his streak
TOUR Qualifying Tournament every year since 2001, successfully of finishing in the top 125 at six seasons (1993-98). Earned second TOUR victory in 1998
made it through all three stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Doral-Ryder Open while bothered by herniated disc which prevented him from practicing all
Tournament. 2009 PGA TOUR rookie fired a final-round, 7-under 65 week. Sank a 4-foot par putt on the 72nd hole for a one-stroke win. Enjoyed breakthrough
at PGA West to finish in a seven-way T7 to earn his card. Won the first-stage tournament season in 1996 with his first PGA TOUR victory and 20th-place finish on money list. Victory
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at St. Johns G&CC near Jacksonville, FL, where he attended college at the University of came at Buick Challenge. Opened with 66-68 to share 36-hole lead, then watched it rain
North Florida. Has played in one career Nationwide Tour event, missing the cut at the 2008 for two days. After final two rounds were canceled, entered playoff with Fred Funk, John
Henrico County Open. Says his wife and parents are his heroes and admits that he was too
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Maginnes, Davis Love III and Len Mattiace for title. Birdied first extra hole for victory and
slow to play baseball in high school, so his focus shifted to golf. Biggest thrill in golf was $180,000. His father, John, a retired club pro, has been his only coach, teaching him by feel
playing in the 1999 U.S. Amateur with his father as his caddie. not mechanics. Shot a 59 in Canadian Tour event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
EXEMPT STATUS: T11 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
Boros, Guy PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1996 Buick Challenge. 1998 Doral-Ryder Open.
FULL NAME: Guy Donald Boros BIRTHDATE: September 4, 1964 MONEY & POSITION:
BIRTHPLACE: Fort Lauderdale, FL RESIDENCE: Pompano Beach, 1988 — 1,664 — 282 1997 — 465,887 — 47 2004 — 106,336 — 213
FL HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 265 FAMILY: Wife, Kim; Jamie Christine 1990 — 0 1998 — 576,501 — 48 2005 — 25,254 — 243
(1/25/00), Thomas Julius (9/30/01) EDUCATION: University 1992 — 0 1999 — 257,525 — 146 2006 — 41,790 — 236
of Iowa (1986) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing TURNED 1993 — 126,160 — 121 2000 — 179,510 — 169 2007 — 31,889 — 237
PROFESSIONAL: 1986 Q SCHOOL: 1993 OTHER 1994 — 175,137 — 104 2001 — 47,885 — 215 2008 — 138,454 — 213
INFORMATION: Finished T32 at the 2008 Viking Classic in one of 1995 — 214,469 — 85 2002 — 18,363 — 231
two made cuts out of six total events. Made three cuts in 15 events 1996 — 820,825 — 20 2003 — 49,500 — 230
on the Nationwide Tour in 2008. Finished T49 at the 2007 Reno- BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T25—Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Tahoe Open in only cut made of four attempts. Made six cuts in 22 attempts on the 2007 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1994 Hardee’s Golf Classic/3
Nationwide Tour, with his best finish being a T22 at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—14; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—0
Played both the Nationwide Tour and PGA TOUR in 2006, with 10 Nationwide Tour starts CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—275; in money—149; Top-10 finishes—19
compared to five on the PGA TOUR. Made two cuts in five starts on the PGA TOUR. In return CAREER EARNINGS: $3,277,150
trip to PGA TOUR in 2004, finished 208th on the money list with one top-25, a T18 at the Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 MasterCard Colonial/35
Booz Allen Classic. Played extensively on the 2003 Nationwide Tour, finishing the season Nationwide Tour Alumnus
14th on the money list to earn higher status than his past champion category for the 2004
PGA TOUR season. Grabbed his second career win on the Nationwide Tour at the Lake Erie Brooks, Mark
Charity Classic at Peek’n Peak Resort. Birdied final hole to finish 13-under-par 275, one shot FULL NAME: Mark David Brooks BIRTHDATE: March 25, 1961
in front of Bob Heintz and Chris Couch. Won again five weeks later at the Dayton Open. BIRTHPLACE: Fort Worth, TX RESIDENCE: Fort Worth, TX
Playing in just third PGA TOUR event of 2003 season, finished T10 at the Reno-Tahoe Open. HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 150 FAMILY: Wife, Cynthia; Lyndsay
Top-10 was first since solo third at 1997 season-opening Mercedes Championships, a span (1/24/86), Hallie (9/20/89) EDUCATION: University of Texas
of 72 TOUR events between top-10s. Posted just one top-25 on the PGA TOUR between SPECIAL INTERESTS: Golf course design, collecting antique golf
1999-2002, a T13 at the 2002 SEI Pennsylvania Classic. Won the 2001 Tri-Cities Open while architecture books and historic golf prints, all sports, cooking and
playing 23 events to finish 43rd on the Nationwide Tour money list. Became first son of drawing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1983 Q SCHOOL: 1983, 1984,
a PGA TOUR winner to win a TOUR title in 15 years when he won the inaugural Greater 1985, 1986, 1987 OTHER INFORMATION: Made six cuts in 17
Vancouver Open in 1996. Won the 1989 Atlantic Classic and 1991 British Columbia Open starts with a season best of T30 at the Wyndham Championship
while competing on the Canadian Tour. Led the Canadian Tour Order of Merit in 1991. Has after posting four rounds in the 60s.Carded a season-best T13 in 2007 at the Mayakoba
also played on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Three-time All-Big Ten golfer at University of Golf Classic at Riviera Maya. Played in a career-high 36 events on the PGA TOUR in 2006,
Iowa. Was competing in 1994 Southwestern Bell Colonial when he received word that his making nine cuts. Held the first-round lead at the 2006 B.C. Open presented by Turning
father, two-time U.S. Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer Julius Boros, had died. Stone Resort, thanks to a 7-under 65. Finished T15, his best effort of the season. Lone
Caddied for his father for several years on TOUR. top-10 in 2005 came at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship in May, where he finished
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion T10. In 2004, notched one top-10, a T9 at the Bank of America Colonial, his first since
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1996 Greater Vancouver Open. a solo third at the 2002 Tampa Bay Classic. Finished the 2003 season outside the top
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2001 Tri-Cities Open. 2003 Lake Erie Charity Classic 125 for the first time since 1987 (No. 166). Maintained his position in the Top 100 on the
at Peek ‘n Peak Resort, Dayton Open. money list in 2002 for the 11th time in last 13 seasons. Two top-10 finishes were thirds
MONEY & POSITION: at 2002 The INTERNATIONAL and 2002 Tampa Bay Classic. In 2001 made playoff at U.S.
1990 — 0 1998 — 73,203 — 198 2004 — 130,783 — 208 Open after Retief Goosen three-putted 72nd hole. Three-putted 18th hole in group ahead
1991 — 0 1999 — 4,500 — 330 2005 — 27,765 — 239 of Goosen. Lost by two strokes in 18-hole Monday playoff (70-72). Finished T5 at the 2000
1994 — 240,775 — 76 2000 — 6,796 — 244 2006 — 13,750 — 252 Shell Houston Open, his first top-five on TOUR since winning the 1996 PGA Championship.
1995 — 303,654 — 62 2001 — 15,088 — 231 2007 — 7,269 — 256 In 1999, returned to top 75 on TOUR money list for the first time since 1996. Earned first
1996 — 283,358 — 75 2002 — 82,852 — 207 2008 — 31,565 — 241 top-10 since a T7 at the 1997 THE PLAYERS Championship with a T9 at 1999 Nissan Open.
1997 — 191,139 — 120 2003 — 95,612 — 210 Enjoyed his best season on TOUR with three victories in 1996, including his first major title,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T32—Viking Classic. the PGA. First victory of year came in his second start. Had five consecutive sub-par rounds
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–3 times, most recent 2004 HP Classic of New to win Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. His 23-under-par 337 total was one stroke better than
Orleans/3 John Huston. Won 1996 Shell Houston Open in a playoff over fellow Texan and hometown
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—6; in money—2; Top-10 finishes—0 favorite Jeff Maggert. Rolled in 50-foot birdie putt on first playoff hole for victory, the first
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—232; in money—100; Top-10 finishes—11 in his home state. Birdied 72nd hole at 1996 PGA at Valhalla GC to force playoff with Kenny
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,508,110 Perry, then birdied first extra hole to earn title. In 1995 tied for third with Steven Bottomley
Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Mercedes Championships/152 and Michael Campbell at British Open, one stroke out of John Daly-Costantino Rocca play-
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003) off. Won the 1994 Kemper Open by three strokes over D.A. Weibring and Bobby Wadkins.

Was part of a five-man playoff at 1993 Buick Southern Open won by John Inman. Won Browne, Olin
twice in 1991. Shot a closing 64 to catch Gene Sauers at Kmart Greater Greensboro Open, FULL NAME: Olin Douglas Browne BIRTHDATE: May 22, 1959
then parred third playoff hole for victory. Edged Robert Gamez by one stroke at Greater BIRTHPLACE: Washington, D.C. RESIDENCE: Hobe Sound, FL
Milwaukee Open after opening with 63. His first TOUR victory, the 1988 Canon Sammy HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Pam; Olin, Jr. (7/9/88),
Davis, Jr.-Greater Hartford Open, came with 10-foot putt on second playoff hole to beat Alexandra Grace (10/24/91) EDUCATION: Occidental College
Dave Barr and Joey Sindelar. Three-time All-American at University of Texas. Winner of SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly fishing, environment, politics, international
1979 and 1981 Texas State Amateurs, 1979 Southern Amateur and 1979 Trans-Mississippi affairs TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: 1995 OTHER
Amateur. Served as host of W. Hal Brooks Memorial Golf Tournament and Gala, in honor INFORMATION: Made the cut in 11 of 27 starts on TOUR in 2008,
of his father. Event was held for 11 years in his hometown and benefited hundreds of youth but failed to record a top-25 finish in a full season for the first time in
and teenage programs. Partner in Knott-Linn-Brooks House, a golf-course design company his career. Served with Dave Stockton and Raymond Floyd as Captain’s
based in Palo Alto, CA. His first start-to-finish project, Southern Oaks GC outside Fort Assistants for the winning U.S. Ryder Cup team, captained by Paul Azinger. Missed the first
Worth, TX, opened in 1999. half of 2007 due to torn ligaments in left index finger. Opted for rest and rehabilitation over
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion surgery. First start was a missed cut at THE PLAYERS Championship. In second start of sea-
PLAYOFF RECORD: 4-3 son, finished T9 at the AT&T Classic. Played sparingly the rest of the way and was granted a
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (7): 1988 Canon Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open. 1991 Major Medical Extension for the 2008 campaign. Notched two top-10s in 30 starts in 2006,
KMart Greater Greensboro Open, Greater Milwaukee Open. 1994 Kemper Open. 1996 Bob including T8s at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Enjoyed
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Hope Chrysler Classic, Shell Houston Open, PGA Championship. a career year in 2005 with a victory at the Deutsche Bank Championship and first trip to THE
MONEY & POSITION: TOUR Championship. In his first major championship start since the 2003 U.S. Open, shared
1983 — 6,924 — 194 1992 — 629,754 — 21 2001 — 899,444 — 60 the first- and second-round leads at Pinehurst No. 2. Was three back of two-time U.S. Open
1984 — 40,438 — 122 1993 — 249,696 — 66 2002 — 731,671 — 95 champion Retief Goosen heading into the final round, but a closing 10-over 80 dropped him
1985 — 32,094 — 141 1994 — 523,285 — 31 2003 — 236,489 — 167 from T2 to T23. Earned a spot in the U.S. Open by firing 73-59 at Woodmont CC in Rockville,
1986 — 47,264 — 140 1995 — 366,860 — 48 2004 — 264,076 — 173 MD. Considered withdrawing after first round. Captured third career victory at age 46 years,
1987 — 42,100 — 165 1996 — 1,429,396 — 3 2005 — 273,668 — 180
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3 months and 13 days at the Deutsche Bank Championship. Tied for the lead after 54 holes
1988 — 280,636 — 36 1997 — 213,516 — 108 2006 — 207,958 — 190 with John Rollins, Jason Bohn, Carl Pettersson and Billy Andrade after opening 68-65-70.
1989 — 112,838 — 115 1998 — 219,570 — 129 2007 — 162,839 — 204
Player Biographies
Broke the five-way tie with a final-round 4-under-par 67 to defeat Bohn by one stroke. Earned
1990 — 307,948 — 45 1999 — 557,037 — 74 2008 — 99,582 — 222
1991 — 667,263 — 11 2000 — 528,959 — 90 a career-best $990,000 and surpassed $1 million in season earnings for the first time in his
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T30—Wyndham Championship. career. Two weeks after winning in Boston finished solo second at the Valero Texas Open. In
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–1990 Shearson Lehman Hutton Open/2 2004, made 15 cuts in 30 starts, including two top-10s. Played in the final group on Sunday
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—17; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—0 with Adam Scott at the Booz Allen Classic, finished T7. Second top-10 was a T4 at the U.S.
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—754; in money—413; Top-10 finishes—57 Bank Championship in Milwaukee. In 2003, finished outside the top 125 for the first time
CAREER EARNINGS: $9,131,304 since 1994. In 2002, finished among the top 125 for the seventh consecutive season. Best
Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Diners Club Matches/18 chance to earn first TOUR title since 1999 came in the 2001 AT&T Pebble Beach National
Pro-Am. Shared third-round lead with Phil Mickelson at 14-under-par 202. Closed with 73 to
Brown, Billy Ray finish T3, three shots behind winner Davis Love III. Made 34th ace in U.S. Open history when
FULL NAME: Billy Ray Brown BIRTHDATE: April 5, 1963 he holed a 7-iron from 165 yards on the 11th hole en route to finishing T24. Earned his second
BIRTHPLACE: Missouri City, TX RESIDENCE: Missouri City, TOUR victory in as many seasons with win at the 1999 MasterCard Colonial. Final-round 66,
TX; plays out of Quail Valley CC HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 205 which included two eagles, produced a one-stroke victory. Win came on his 40th birthday.
FAMILY: Wife, Cindy; Kendall Lee (11/15/95), Kati Ray (10/7/99) Also earned a spot in 2000 Mercedes Championships, which he had to miss in 1999 due to
EDUCATION: University of Houston SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, October surgery on his left arm. Leading up to victory, was not allowed to hit more than a
fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987 Q SCHOOL: 1987, 1995, small bucket of balls in practice. Went from late August 1998 to mid-February 1999 without
1996 OTHER INFORMATION: Three-time TOUR winner has not touching his clubs. In 1998, after 14 years as a professional, claimed his first TOUR title at the
played on the PGA TOUR since 2002. Has worked with golf telecasts Canon Greater Hartford Open. Closed with 67 to earn a playoff spot with Stewart Cink and
since 1999, most recently as an on-course commentator for GOLF Larry Mize. On the first extra hole, chipped in for birdie from 40 feet for the win, becoming
CHANNEL. Completed comeback from second wrist surgery with third PGA TOUR victory the first player since Greg Norman at the 1995 NEC World Series of Golf to win a playoff by
at 1997 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic. Was two strokes off lead through 54 holes. After chipping in. In 1996, cracked top 125 on TOUR for the first time when he finished 100th on
double bogey on par-4 17th, needed birdie on par-5 18th for win. Reached green in two money list. In only Nationwide Tour start, earned fourth Nationwide Tour title with a victory
and two-putted for victory worth $180,000. In 1992, closed with rounds of 64-66 to earn in the Dominion Open. In 1993, won Monterrey Open and finished seventh on Nationwide
playoff at rain-shortened GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Beat Bruce Lietzke, Ben Crenshaw and Tour money list to earn exempt status on PGA TOUR. In 1991, won Bakersfield Open and
Raymond Floyd in playoff. In 1991, sank 25-foot birdie putt on first extra hole of playoff with Hawkeye Open to finish second on Nationwide Tour money list and earn exempt status on
Rick Fehr and Corey Pavin to win Canon Greater Hartford Open. In 1990, tied for the lead PGA TOUR. After winning 1993 Monterrey Open in Mexico, gave victory speech in Spanish.
through 54 holes of U.S. Open at Medinah. Missed 15-foot putt on 72nd hole that would Knows language because of his father’s Chilean heritage. Did not start playing golf until he
have put him in playoff with Hale Irwin and Mike Donald. Was a four-time All-American was 19. Got hooked on game while attending Occidental College in Los Angeles.
at Houston and was NCAA medalist as a freshman in 1982. Along with teammate Steve EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
Elkington, led Houston to three NCAA team championships. Father, Charlie, was a tackle for PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
the Oakland Raiders; brother Chuck played center for the St. Louis Cardinals. PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1998 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 1999 MasterCard Colonial.
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 2005 Deutsche Bank Championship.
PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-0 NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1991 Bakersfield Open, Hawkeye Open. 1993
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1991 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 1992 GTE Byron Nelson Monterrey Open. 1996 Dominion Open.
Golf Classic. 1997 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic. MONEY & POSITION:
1986 — 0 1996 — 223,703 — 100 2003 — 479,592 — 130
MONEY & POSITION: 1988 — 0 1997 — 261,810 — 94 2004 — 597,034 — 127
1986 — 0 1992 — 485,151 — 29 1998 — 63,724 — 201 1989 — 0 1998 — 590,240 — 47 2005 — 2,171,928 — 26
1987 — 3,000 — 246 1993 — 173,662 — 97 1999 — 301,472 — 132 1991 — 0 1999 — 834,331 — 51 2006 — 754,061 — 114
1988 — 83,590 — 125 1994 — 4,254 — 284 2000 — 0 1992 — 84,152 — 147 2000 — 494,307 — 98 2007 — 304,605 — 175
1989 — 162,964 — 85 1995 — 56,111 — 196 2001 — 0 1993 — 2,738 — 290 2001 — 815,636 — 62 2008 — 167,029 — 204
1990 — 312,466 — 44 1996 — 67,203 — 185 2002 — 0 1994 — 101,580 — 154 2002 — 615,828 — 111
1991 — 348,082 — 46 1997 — 268,709 — 91
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T29—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–5 times, most recent 1996 United Airlines
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2 times, most recent 2001 Canon Greater Hartford
Hawaiian Open/4
Open/4
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—27; in money—11; Top-10 finishes—0
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,330,389
Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/139
Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 Memorial Tournament/49
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1991, 1993)

Burns, Bob MONEY & POSITION:
FULL NAME: Robert Donald Burns BIRTHDATE: April 5, 1968 1982 — 1,247 — 268 1989 — 221,702 — 64 1997 — 39,705 — 219
BIRTHPLACE: Mission Hills, CA RESIDENCE: Valencia, CA 1983 — 30,772 — 130 1990 — 117,134 — 129 1998 — 88,734 — 188
HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Jayme Lynn; Charles 1984 — 27,836 — 143 1991 — 78,725 — 148 1999 — 3,840 — 335
Player biographies
James (6/28/03), Madelyn Rae (4/14/05) EDUCATION: California 1985 — 6,943 — 193 1992 — 31,450 — 194 2000 — 12,041 — 235
State University-Northridge SPECIAL INTERESTS: Beer brewing, 1986 — 79,454 — 108 1994 — 137,587 — 128 2001 — 0
architecture, outdoors, NHRA, classic cars and engines TURNED 1987 — 212,450 — 46 1995 — 173,838 — 107 2002 — 0
PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q SCHOOL: 1993, 1999, 2001 OTHER 1988 — 208,853 — 55 1996 — 104,226 — 160
INFORMATION: Made seven starts on the PGA TOUR in 2008 with PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1996 Phoenix Open/4
one made cut. Posted a season-best T27 at the WNB Golf Classic on CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—371; in money—202; Top-10 finishes—19
the Nationwide Tour, where he made three of 15 cuts. Made two of five cuts in 2007 and CAREER EARNINGS: $1,576,535
18 of 25 on the Nationwide Tour. Finished out of the top-125 in 2006 after making only three Nationwide Tour Alumnus
cuts in nine starts. Made 15 starts on the PGA TOUR in 2005, placing 231st on the money
list. Made 13 cuts in 30 PGA TOUR starts in 2004 and finished 130th on the money list to Byrum, Tom
earn partial status for 2005. Earned T10 at 2004 PLAYERS Championship, first top-10 since FULL NAME: Thomas Elliott Byrum BIRTHDATE: September 28,
capturing the 2002 Disney Golf Classic. Improved his position on the money list with his 1960 BIRTHPLACE: Onida, SD RESIDENCE: Richmond, TX; plays out
T11 finish at the 2004 84 LUMBER Classic in late September. Moved from No. 127 to No. of The Houstonian G&CC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife,
112. Missed the cut in three of his last four starts to fall out of the top 125. In 2003, slipped Dana; Brittni Rene (4/2/88), Corinne (1/29/91) EDUCATION: New
to 158th. Recorded the first hole-in-one of the 2003 season, acing the 176-yard fourth hole Mexico State University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, all
with a 6-iron at TPC Scottsdale. It was the third ace of his TOUR career. Won for the first sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: 1985, 1991,
time and earned more than $1 million in a single season in 2002. Became the 14th first- 1992, 1995, 1996, 2005 OTHER INFORMATION: Split time between
time winner of the Disney Golf Classic, where he held off 54-hole leader Chris DiMarco by the PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour in 2008, with season-bests T34
(AT&T Classic) and T13 (Henrico County Open), respectively. Failed to
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one stroke and Tiger Woods by two. Entered the week of Disney at No. 118 on the money
list. Held a share of the lead with Hidemichi Tanaka and Jeff Sluman after opening with record a top-25 finish on the PGA TOUR for the first time since joining the TOUR in 1986.
Playing on a Major Medical Exemption, made five cuts in 20 attempts on the PGA TOUR
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a 9-under-par 63. Entered final-round two strokes off the lead, but fired a bogey-free 65.
With a career-best paycheck of $666,000, moved from No. 118 to No. 49 on the money list in 2007, with his best finish a T13 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Playing
with $1,199,802, more than he had earned in his previous five years on TOUR ($1,119,649). out of the Q-School category, was limited to 11 events in 2006 due to right knee injury and
Also jumped from 240th to 98th in the Official World Golf Ranking. Led Nationwide Tour subsequent knee surgery in June. Did not play after the Barclays Classic. Posted one top-25
in earnings with $178,664 in 1998. Captured two events, the 1998 Dominion Open and at season’s first full-field event, the Sony Open in Hawaii (T16). Finished out of the top 125
1998 TOUR Championship, and was Nationwide Tour Player of the Year. Also Nationwide in 2005 but finished T5 at Qualifying Tournament in December. In 2004, earned a career-
Tour member in 1996. First qualified for the PGA TOUR by placing T11 in 1993 Qualifying best $873,139. Position on money list (91st) was best since 1999. Finished T4 at the Buick
Tournament. First year on PGA TOUR got off to rocky start when his home in Northridge, Classic, his first top-10 since a T6 at the 2002 Buick Open. In 2003, finished 109th on the
CA was near the epicenter of massive earthquake in January 1994. Winner of 1990 NCAA money list for the second straight season. Regained fully exempt status in 2002. Recorded
Division II Championship and was an All-American selection that year. first top-10 in five appearances at the U.S. Open with a T8 finish. Playing in 460th career
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion TOUR event, recorded first (second of career) PGA TOUR hole-in-one in the second round
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Disney Golf Classic. of the Reno-Tahoe Open. Ace was the first in the four-year history of the tournament. In
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1998 Dominion Open, TOUR Championship. 2001, involved in what is believed to be the first ace on a par 4 in TOUR history at Phoenix
MONEY & POSITION: Open when Andrew Magee’s drive on the 333-yard, par-4 17th hole caromed off his putter
1992 — 0 2001 — 353,046 — 135 2006 — 49,170 — 234 and went into the hole. Byrum was lining up a putt when the ball deflected off his putter
1994 — 178,168 — 101 2002 — 1,199,802 — 51 2007 — 18,153 — 244 and rolled about 8 feet into the hole. Ended the 2000 season with two top-10s in his last
1995 — 59,243 — 191 2003 — 293,974 — 158 2008 — 6,650 — 259 two starts worth a total of $183,610 to secure his card for the 2001 season. In 1999, lost
1999 — 138,118 — 177 2004 — 581,421 — 130 to Notah Begay III in playoff at Michelob Championship, when Begay parred second extra
2000 — 391,075 — 125 2005 — 44,407 — 231 hole. Nominated for 1997 Comeback Player of the Year after posting back-to-back runner-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 75—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. up finishes at the Canon Greater Hartford Open and Buick Open. Lone TOUR victory came
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2 times, most recent 2004 Bob Hope Chrysler at 1989 Kemper Open. Took two-stroke lead after third-round 65, then shot closing 68 for
Classic/3 five-stroke win over Tommy Armour III, Billy Ray Brown and Jim Thorpe. Brother Curt, now
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—7; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 a GOLF CHANNEL analyst, won Hardee’s Golf Classic that year, making them the first
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—269; in money—127; Top-10 finishes—9 brothers to win in same year since Mike and Dave Hill in 1972. Runner-up finish at the 1995
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,313,226 Tallahassee Open his best outing in 33 career Nationwide Tour starts. After graduating
Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Mercedes Championships/89 from high school in Onida, SD, joined brother Curt in Albuquerque, NM, where Tom worked
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1998) at country club and was a walk-on with University of New Mexico golf team. After two
years, transferred to New Mexico State in Las Cruces. Involved with nine-hole course, The
Byrum, Curt Training Station, where golfers of all ages play three, six or nine holes.
FULL NAME: Curt Byrum BIRTHDATE: December 28, 1958 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
BIRTHPLACE: Onida, SD RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out of PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2
The Golf Club of Scottsdale HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1989 Kemper Open.
Cyndi; Christina (10/13/90), Jake (6/11/92) EDUCATION: University MONEY & POSITION:
of New Mexico SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting and fishing TURNED 1985 — 935 — 257 1993 — 82,355 — 154 2001 — 391,925 — 129
PROFESSIONAL: 1982 OTHER INFORMATION: Works as an ana- 1986 — 89,739 — 93 1994 — 112,259 — 148 2002 — 620,280 — 109
lyst for GOLF CHANNEL. Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1992-93 1987 — 146,384 — 76 1995 — 145,427 — 132 2003 — 590,720 — 109
and 1998-2000. Winning the 1989 Hardee’s Golf Classic on the PGA 1988 — 174,378 — 67 1996 — 166,500 — 126 2004 — 873,139 — 91
TOUR, coupled with brother Tom’s victory at Kemper Open seven 1989 — 320,939 — 32 1997 — 525,161 — 42 2005 — 323,953 — 175
weeks earlier, made the Byrums the first brother pair to win on the PGA TOUR since Dave 1990 — 136,910 — 113 1998 — 252,832 — 116 2006 — 101,094 — 215
1991 — 68,871 — 153 1999 — 495,319 — 80 2007 — 201,508 — 195
and Mike Hill (1972). Surgery on right elbow in 1992 caused a drop to 194th on PGA TOUR 1992 — 94,399 — 136 2000 — 514,193 — 93 2008 — 87,782 — 225
money list. Also had elbow surgery in July 1996. Exceptional high school athlete, all-state BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T34—AT&T Classic.
in both football and basketball. Learned to play on nine-hole course in South Dakota he and PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1993 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic/2
brother Tom used to mow. 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—12; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—0
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—593; in money—327; Top-10 finishes—41
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1989 Hardee’s Golf Classic. CAREER EARNINGS: $6,517,003
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1993 White Rose Classic. 1999 South Florida Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/86
Classic. Nationwide Tour Alumnus

C MONEY & POSITION:
1985 — 1,190 — 239 1994 — 161,018 — 111 2001 — 582,086 — 87
1987 — 0 1995 — 213,796 — 86 2002 — 372,263 — 146
1988 — 33,618 — 166 1996 — 233,265 — 94 2003 — 126,092 — 195
Chalmers, Greg (CHALM-ers) 1989 — 0 1997 — 334,664 — 70 2004 — 6,580 — 257
FULL NAME: Gregory John Chalmers BIRTHDATE: October 11, 1991 — 64,141 — 161 1998 — 755,936 — 37 2007 — 0
1973 BIRTHPLACE: Sydney, Australia RESIDENCE: Colleyville, TX 1992 — 97,921 — 133 1999 — 414,994 — 96 2008 — 0
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Nicole; Max Gregory 1993 — 126,940 — 119 2000 — 493,906 — 99
(6/3/03), Lachlan Robert (6/1/06) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fitness, car PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1996 GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic/2
racing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 Q SCHOOL: 1998 OTHER 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
INFORMATION: Returns to the PGA TOUR in 2009 after successful CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—370; in money—188; Top-10 finish-
year on Nationwide Tour where he finished eighth on the money list. es—25
Claimed 10 top-10 finishes on the Nationwide Tour, highlighted by CAREER EARNINGS: $4,018,410
a playoff victory at the Henrico County Open. Claimed three top-10 Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 MasterCard Colonial/58
finishes on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, following eight made cuts in 28 PGA TOUR starts Nationwide Tour Alumnus
in 2006. Finished 14th on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2005 thanks in large part to his
Clampett, Bobby
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first victory at the Albertsons Boise Open. Defeated Danny Ellis with a birdie on the first
playoff hole. Fell out of top 150 (No. 156) for the first time in his career after posting just FULL NAME: Bobby Clampett BIRTHDATE: April 22, 1960
two top-10s in 2004. In 2003, finished out of the top 125 (No. 142) for the first time since BIRTHPLACE: Monterey, CA RESIDENCE: Raleigh, NC HEIGHT: 5-10
1999 with his lone top-10, a T7 at the 2003 Wachovia Championship. Made 31 starts on the WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Marianna; children, Katelyn, Daniel,
PGA TOUR in 2002, finishing in the top-25 seven times. Posted best round of tournament Michael; stepchildren, Nicholas, Anna EDUCATION: Brigham
at Buick Invitational with final-round 63 to move from T78 to T13 finish, matching the low Young University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Golf instruction,
final round in tournament history (Tommy Nakajima, 1984). Opened the 2001 season with a course design, flying, snow skiing, Bible study, biking TURNED
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T5 at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Earned $237,000 of his $692,170 season total on the West PROFESSIONAL: 1980 JOINED TOUR: 1980 Q SCHOOL: 1990
Coast. Disqualified himself from the 2001 Kemper Insurance Open on Monday morning after OTHER INFORMATION: Joined CBS Sports in 1991 as an on-course
Player Biographies
an inadvertent rules violation. Told his fellow competitor’s caddie, after a bad tee shot: “It reporter for the PGA Championship, and split duties between CBS,
was a 6-iron.” Constitutes as advice to another player and cost him a T9 finish and $94,000. TNT and GOLF CHANNEL in 2008. Most recently, made the cut in three of four starts on
With a strong sophomore campaign in 2000, eclipsed the $1-million mark ($1,063,456) in the 2008 Nationwide Tour. Has just six starts on the PGA TOUR since 2000, with a T37
season earnings for the first time on the strength of career-best five top-10 finishes. Those at the 2000 U.S. Open his only made cut. In 1984, became the youngest player to exceed
winnings also earned him distinction as fourth left-handed player in PGA TOUR history to $500,000 in career earnings. Lone PGA TOUR victory came at the 1982 Southern Open by
win in excess of $1 million in a season, after Phil Mickelson, Mike Weir and Steve Flesch. two strokes over Hale Irwin. Rookie season in 1981 included a career-best 14th-place finish
Had career-best T2 at 2000 Kemper Insurance Open. Made most of his rookie season on on the money list, with four runner-up finishes among a career-best eight top-10 finishes.
PGA TOUR, playing in 34 events and recording seven top-25 finishes. First top-10 of his One of the top amateurs in history. Winner 1978 and 1980 California State Amateur. Low
career came at 1999 Doral-Ryder Open. In 1998, became first player on Australasian Tour amateur 1978 U.S. Open. Winner 1978 World Amateur medal. Three-time All-American
since Bob Shearer to win Australian Open and Australian Amateur (1993 winner). First left- at Brigham Young 1978-1980. Two-time winner of Fred Haskins Award, presented to top
hander to win Open since Claude Felstead in 1909. Australasian Tour Rookie of the Year in collegiate player. Member of 1982 World Cup team. Launched the business, Impact Zone
1995 after three top-10s. Nicknamed “Snake” by Australasian Tour peers. Golf, after such demand for instruction arose from his book, “The Impact Zone,” published
EXEMPT STATUS: 8th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list in 2007. Also active in golf-course design.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2000 Kemper Insurance Open. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2005 Albertsons Boise Open Pres’d by First Health. PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2
2008 Henrico County Open. PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1982 Southern Open.
MONEY & POSITION: MONEY & POSITION:
1998 — 10,305 — 273 2001 — 692,170 — 75 2004 — 402,380 — 156 1980 — 19,801 — 127 1988 — 88,067 — 118 1996 — 0
1999 — 362,635 — 114 2002 — 640,898 — 106 2006 — 151,265 — 203 1981 — 184,710 — 14 1989 — 68,868 — 148 1997 — 10,092 — 272
2000 — 1,063,456 — 41 2003 — 403,254 — 142 1982 — 184,600 — 17 1990 — 29,268 — 194 1998 — 3,488 — 335
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2002 Buick Invitational/4 1983 — 86,575 — 64 1991 — 127,817 — 116 2000 — 22,056 — 227
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—204; in money—114; Top-10 finishes—12 1984 — 41,837 — 117 1992 — 29,175 — 199 2002 — 0
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,726,362 1985 — 81,121 — 94 1993 — 112,293 — 131 2006 — 0
Career High Official World Rank: After 1998 Motorola Western Open/61 1986 — 97,178 — 87 1994 — 105,710 — 152 2007 — 0
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2005, 2008) 1987 — 124,872 — 84 1995 — 5,472 — 299 2008 — 0
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1993 New England Classic/1
Chamblee, Brandel 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
FULL NAME: Brandel Eugene Chamblee BIRTHDATE: July 2, CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—392; in money—224; Top-10 finishes—33
1962 BIRTHPLACE: St. Louis, MO RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, CAREER EARNINGS: $1,423,000
AZ HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 155 EDUCATION: University
of Texas SPECIAL INTERESTS: Tennis, horses TURNED COLLINS, Wil
PROFESSIONAL: 1985 Q SCHOOL: 1987,1990, 1991,1992 OTHER FULL NAME: Wil Christopher Collins BIRTHDATE: August
INFORMATION: Joined GOLF CHANNEL full-time in 2004 as an 24, 1978 BIRTHPLACE: Rapid City, SD RESIDENCE: Rapid
analyst on Champions Tour broadcasts and other shows after working City, SD HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 179 FAMILY: Single
for ABC Sports part-time in 2003. Played in one event in 2008, miss- EDUCATION: University of New Mexico (2002, Business
ing the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Played one Administration) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Spending time with fiancee
TOUR event in 2007, missing the cut at the Fry’s Electronics Open in Scottsdale during the Shelly and her three children. TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2002 Q
PGA TOUR Fall Series. In 2002, finished outside the top 150 (195th) for the first time since SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Rookie on 2009 PGA TOUR
1991, making the cut in six of 15 starts. Was in a six-man Nissan Open playoff won by successfully made it through all three rounds of the 2008 PGA TOUR
Robert Allenby in 2001. Finished among the top 100 on the TOUR money list for the seventh Qualifying Tournament. It was his sixth time in the final stage. In final
straight year. Earned his first TOUR victory at 1998 Greater Vancouver Open. Shared sec- stage at PGA West in La Quinta, CA, fired a fifth-round, 7-under 65 and final-round, 5-under
ond-round lead and made 36-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to cap a 5-under-par 66 and a 67 to finish in an 11-way T18 to earn his card for the 2009 season. Made a one-putt par
19-under 265 for a three-stroke victory over Payne Stewart. Won 1990 New England Classic from 20 feet on the last hole to earn his card. Qualified for the 2005 U.S. Open, but missed
as a member of the Nationwide Tour in its inaugural season. A first-team All-American in the cut after shooting 82-79. Also competed in the 2005 THE INTERNATIONAL, where he
1983 and second-team in 1982 and 1984 at Texas. Winner of 1983 Southwest Conference finished T57. Won the 2005 Colorado Open. Says his dad is his hero.
Championship. While growing up, rode cutting horses and roped calves on ranch at current EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
site of TPC Las Colinas in Irving, TX. After an unpleasant first experience with golf at age MONEY & POSITION:
7, didn’t touch a club for five years. Taught himself the golf swing by mimicking those he 2005 — 11,200
saw on television. 2006 — 0
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 72–2006 Canadian Open/2
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—3; in money—1
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1998 Greater Vancouver Open. CAREER EARNINGS: $11,200
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1990 New England Classic.

Cook, John Crenshaw, Ben
FULL NAME: John Neuman Cook BIRTHDATE: October 2, FULL NAME: Ben Daniel Crenshaw BIRTHDATE: January 11,
1957 BIRTHPLACE: Toledo, OH RESIDENCE: Windermere, FL 1952 BIRTHPLACE: Austin, TX RESIDENCE: Austin, TX; plays out
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Jan; Kristin (7/20/81), of Austin GC HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 157 FAMILY: Wife, Julie;
Player biographies
Courtney (4/11/84), Jason (1/10/86) EDUCATION: Ohio State Katherine Vail (10/6/87), Claire Susan (4/23/92), Anna Riley (2/12/98)
University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Auto racing, skiing, all sports EDUCATION: University of Texas SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing,
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1979 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1979 OTHER bird watching, collecting golf artifacts, golf course architecture, coun-
INFORMATION: Did not play on the PGA TOUR in 2008. Picked up try music TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1973 JOINED TOUR: 1973 Q
his second career Champions Tour win, finishing fifth on the money SCHOOL: 1973 OTHER INFORMATION: Missed the cut in his 37th
list. Made 25 of 26 cuts on the Champions Tour in 2008 leading to consecutive Masters appearance in 2008 (his only PGA TOUR start).
15 top-10 finishes. Played in 13 PGA TOUR events in 2007. Best finish was a T26 at the The year prior, and for the second consecutive year, made the cut, the
Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico. Claimed his first Champions Tour event in his second first time he appeared on the weekend at Augusta National in con-
career start, winning the 2007 AT&T Championship in San Antonio in mid-October by two secutive years since 1994-95. In the hunt twice over 18 appearances
strokes over good friend Mark O’Meara. Win in San Antonio came just 19 days after he on the 2008 Champions Tour, finishing T3 at the Toshiba Classic and
turned 50, making him the youngest winner in tournament history and the eighth-youngest the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship. His T3 finish
all-time on the Champions Tour. Victory at the AT&T Championship ended a personal in the latter proved to be his best effort in a major since finishing
drought of 6 years, 1 month, 25 days between victories (2001 Reno-Tahoe Open) and was solo second at the 2007 U.S. Senior Open. Was the 36-hole leader,
his second title in Texas (1998 Byron Nelson Golf Classic). In 2003, limited to 10 events due a first on Tour since he co-led the 1995 Memorial Tournament (tied
a torn labrum and several cysts in his right shoulder. After missing the cut at the Masters, with Robert Gamez) on the PGA TOUR. Pulled within one stroke of D.A. Weibring down
underwent surgery in Orlando that put him out of action until a rehab assignment at the the stretch but missed a 4-foot birdie putt to tie at No. 17 and then bogeyed the final hole.
Albertsons Boise Open on the Nationwide Tour in September. Received a Major Medical Improved 26 spots on the 2007 Champions Tour money list from the previous season and
Extension for 2004. Posted six top-10s in 2002 for the first time since 1998, including two earned a spot at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Season earnings
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runner-up finishes — the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Memorial Tournament. Collected nearly matched the total of his previous four seasons combined. Best finish was a second
first victory since 1998 at 2001 Reno-Tahoe Open and had highest finish on TOUR money at the U.S. Senior Open, three strokes back of winner Brad Bryant. Won the 2001 Payne
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list (No. 54) since that same year. Victory was 11th of his career. Earned his 10th TOUR Stewart Award. Captain of the 1999 Ryder Cup Team where the U.S. recorded the greatest
victory at 1998 GTE Byron Nelson Classic after entering the final round four strokes behind comeback in the event’s history, winning 81⁄2 points in singles matches on final day to come
Fred Couples. They were tied at 17th hole but Couples found water and made triple bogey. from four points back for victory. Crenshaw’s team was the first U.S. squad to win Ryder
Cook won by three. At 1997 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, trailed leader Mark Calcavecchia by Cup since 1993. Won the Masters in 1984 and 1995 among his 19 career PGA TOUR victo-
five after third round, but matched then-PGA TOUR record for consecutive rounds when he ries. The 1995 victory came after he served as a pallbearer at a funeral of long-time mentor,
closed with 62-63 for one-stroke victory. At 1996 FedEx St. Jude Classic, tied then all-time friend and teacher Harvey Penick. Closed with a 68 to defeat Davis Love III by one stroke.
PGA TOUR record with opening rounds of 16-under-par 126 (64-62) and added third-round Produced a victory each year from 1992 through 1995. Won 1991 Bob Jones Award from
63 to tie TOUR record for first 54 holes of 24-under-par 189. Closed with a 69 to fall one USGA. Won 1989 William Richardson Award. Won 1973 TOUR Qualifying Tournament by
stroke shy of all-time 72-hole record, but won tournament by seven over John Adams. then-record 12-stroke margin. In his first start as a TOUR member, defeated Orville Moody
Added second victory of year at CVS Charity Classic by three strokes over Russ Cochran. by two strokes in the San Antonio-Texas Open. Winner of 1971-73 NCAA Championships,
In 1994, finished in the top five at two of the majors, U.S. Open (5) and PGA Championship sharing title with University of Texas teammate Tom Kite in 1972. Winner of Fred Haskins
(T4). Played on 1993 U.S. Ryder Cup Team. In 1992, surpassed $1 million in season earnings Award as nation’s outstanding collegiate golfer each of those years. Noted golf historian.
for first time, winning three times. Captured five-man playoff at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Introduced to golf by his father and won his first tournament as a fourth-grader. Named as
outlasting Gene Sauers with three birdies and an eagle over four holes. Posted two-stroke a Player Ambassador for the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003.
victories at United Airlines Hawaiian Open and Las Vegas Invitational. Finished as runner- EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
up at the British Open and tied for second at PGA Championship. In 1990, had two playoff PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-8
losses, to Tom Kite on the first extra hole at Federal Express St. Jude Classic and to Bob PGA TOUR VICTORIES (19): 1973 San Antonio Texas Open. 1976 Bing Crosby National
Tway on first extra hole at Las Vegas Invitational. Underwent hand surgery in 1989. Won Pro-Am, Hawaiian Open, Ohio Kings Island Open. 1977 Colonial National Invitation. 1979
the 1987 International. Defeated Johnny Miller on sixth extra hole at 1983 Canadian Open. Phoenix Open, Walt Disney World National Team Championship. 1980 Anheuser-Busch
Teamed with Rex Caldwell to win 1983 World Cup. First TOUR victory came in five-man Golf Classic. 1983 Byron Nelson Golf Classic. 1984 Masters Tournament. 1986 Buick Open,
playoff at 1981 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am. 1978 U.S. Amateur champion, beating TOUR Vantage Championship. 1987 USF&G Classic. 1988 Doral-Ryder Open. 1990 Southwestern
member Scott Hoch in the championship match. Three-time All-American at Ohio State Bell Colonial. 1992 Centel Western Open. 1993 Nestle Invitational. 1994 Freeport-
(1977-79) and member of 1979 NCAA Championship team. McMoRan Classic. 1995 Masters Tournament.
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion MONEY & POSITION:
PLAYOFF RECORD: 3-3 1973 — 76,374 — 32 1985 — 25,814 — 149 1997 — 42,513 — 213
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (11): 1981 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am. 1983 Canadian Open. 1974 — 66,825 — 32 1986 — 388,169 — 8 1998 — 11,393 — 268
1987 The International. 1992 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, United Airlines Hawaiian Open, 1975 — 63,528 — 32 1987 — 638,194 — 3 1999 — 0
Las Vegas Invitational. 1996 FedEx St. Jude Classic, CVS Charity Classic. 1997 Bob Hope 1976 — 257,760 1988 — 696,895 — 8 2000 — 7,400 — 240
Chrysler Classic. 1998 GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic. 2001 Reno-Tahoe Open. 1977 — 123,841 — 16 1989 — 443,095 — 21 2001 — 7,770 — 244
MONEY & POSITION: 1978 — 108,305 — 21 1990 — 351,193 — 33 2002 — 0
1980 — 43,316 — 80 1990 — 448,112 — 28 2000 — 537,105 — 89 1979 — 236,770 — 5 1991 — 224,563 — 75 2003 — 0
1981 — 127,608 — 25 1991 — 546,984 — 26 2001 — 1,022,778 — 54 1980 — 237,727 — 5 1992 — 439,071 — 31 2004 — 0
1982 — 57,483 — 79 1992 — 1,165,606 — 3 2002 — 1,624,095 — 35 1981 — 151,038 — 20 1993 — 318,605 — 51 2005 — 0
1983 — 216,868 — 16 1993 — 342,321 — 45 2003 — 78,931 — 216 1982 — 54,277 — 85 1994 — 659,252 — 21 2006 — 32,060 — 240
1984 — 65,710 — 90 1994 — 429,725 — 37 2004 — 210,448 — 189 1983 — 275,474 — 7 1995 — 737,475 — 23 2007 — 16,530 — 246
1985 — 63,573 — 106 1995 — 186,977 — 97 2005 — 374,185 — 165 1984 — 270,989 — 16 1996 — 176,857 — 119 2008 — 0
1986 — 255,126 — 27 1996 — 831,260 — 19 2006 — 644,505 — 129 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1990 Buick Classic/2
1987 — 333,184 — 29 1997 — 815,903 — 28 2007 — 119,756 — 210 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
1988 — 139,916 — 84 1998 — 1,145,511 — 22 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—650; in money—457; Top-10 finish-
1989 — 39,445 — 172 1999 — 567,168 — 71 es—144
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–5 times, most recent 2002 Sony Open in CAREER EARNINGS: $7,139,756
Hawaii/2 Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/19
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—701; in money—475; Top-10 finishes—97 WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 2002)
Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic/17

D BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T40—Viking Classic.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2001 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas/2
Daly, John CAREER EARNINGS: $9,109,268
FULL NAME: John Patrick Daly BIRTHDATE: April 28, 1966
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World
BIRTHPLACE: Carmichael, CA RESIDENCE: Dardanelle, AR
Resort/23
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 220 FAMILY: Shynah Hale (6/10/92),
Sierra Lynn (6/1/95), Austin (3/8/99), John Patrick (7/23/03)
EDUCATION: University of Arkansas SPECIAL INTERESTS: Most Damron, Robert
sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987 Q SCHOOL: 1990 OTHER FULL NAME: Robert Douglas Damron BIRTHDATE: October
INFORMATION: Made five cuts in 17 starts on the PGA TOUR in 27, 1972 BIRTHPLACE: Pikeville, KY RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL
2008, with best finish a T40 at the Viking Classic. Played a consider- HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Molly; Katherine
able amount internationally, including a T17 at the Hong Kong Open on Rose (9/30/02), William Bernard (3/29/04), Robert Charles
the Asian Tour in late November, where he shot a final-round 62. Season-best finish of the (8/14/06) EDUCATION: University of Central Florida SPECIAL
2006 TOUR season came with a T17 at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play INTERESTS: Sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 Q
Championship. In 2005, lost playoffs to World No. 1 (Tiger Woods) and No. 2 (Vijay Singh).
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SCHOOL: 1996 OTHER INFORMATION: Made four of eight cuts on
Lost in a playoff to Singh at the Shell Houston Open. Birdied final two holes of regulation to the PGA TOUR in 2008 with his best finish coming at the Mayakoba
finish with a 5-under-par 67 to force playoff at 13-under-par. Hit tee shot on first playoff hole Golf Classic (T22). Made 12 starts on the PGA TOUR in 2007, making
into lateral water hazard with 3-wood. Singh won the playoff with a par 4. Lost in a playoff the cut in two events. Best finish was a T34 at the Viking Classic. Made 13 cuts in 31 events
for the second time, falling to Woods on the second extra hole at the American Express in 2006. Posted his first top-10 of the season late in the year with a T8 finish at the Southern
Championship at Harding Park in San Francisco. One stroke back of Colin Montgomerie Farm Bureau Classic, his first top-10 since a T2 at the 2005 John Deere Classic. In 2005, his
through two rounds and one ahead of Montgomerie through 54 before finishing 72 holes tied
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lone top-10 was a T2 at the John Deere Classic. Posted four rounds in the 60s at the TPC
with Woods. On second playoff hole, Daly missed a 3-foot par putt to end the playoff after a Deere Run to finish one shot behind champion Sean O’Hair. It was his best finish since a
Woods tap-in par. Rebirth of career in 2004 started with first PGA TOUR victory since 1995, playoff loss to Sergio Garcia at the 2004 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. In his second-to-
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capped by first TOUR Championship appearance since rookie year in 1991. Most consistent last start of the year finished T15 at the 2005 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort.
season ever, with a career-best 17 made cuts in 22 starts. Won for the first time since the Posted four rounds in the 60s at Disney, including an opening 7-under 65. He collected
1995 British Open with his playoff victory at the Buick Invitational, a span of 189 starts and $68,200 in Lake Buena Vista and improved his season earnings to $739,836, good enough
8 years, 6 months, 22 days between PGA TOUR wins. Defeated Chris Riley and Luke Donald to secure his card for the ninth time in nine years on TOUR. Lost in a three-way playoff with
on the first extra hole by knocking a 99-foot bunker shot to within seven inches and sinking Sergio Garcia and Dudley Hart at the 2004 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, his best finish
the birdie. Earned career-best $864,000 payday. After winning the Buick Invitational, finished on TOUR since winning at the TPC Las Colinas in 2001. A T7 at the 2003 Greater Hartford
T4 at the Nissan Open, posting back-to-back top-10s in consecutive starts for the first time Open was his best finish of the year. Ended 2002 season making nine of the last 11 cuts,
2002. Added a third top-10 with a T10 at the Bay Hill Invitational. Finished runner-up to Vijay including his only top-10 in hometown of Orlando at Disney Golf Classic. First victory of his
Singh at the Buick Open, moving into the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking (No. 57 TOUR career came at 2001 Verizon Byron Nelson Classic and led to best finish on money
to 36). Underwent surgery on his right heel on Sept. 30 to remove bone spurs. In 2003, fell list (51st). After sharing 54-hole lead with Scott Verplank, used birdie on fourth extra hole to
to No. 171 with only one top-10 in 22 starts. Averaged a career-best 314.3 yards off the tee, win. Season-best finish in 2000 was a T3 at THE PLAYERS Championship, rebounding from
but failed to win ninth consecutive Driving Distance crown. Rookie Hank Kuehne averaged opening-round 78 with three consecutive sub-par scores to finish six shots behind winner
321.4 yards. Won the Kolon Korean Open on the Asian PGA Tour, first victory since the 2001 Hal Sutton. Finished fourth in front of hometown fans at 1999 Bay Hill Invitational after
BMW International Open in Germany. In 2002, slipped from 61st to 112th on TOUR money receiving a sponsor’s exemption from host Arnold Palmer. Made 19 cut in 28 starts in 1998
list, but won his 11th Driving Distance crown with a record mark of 306.8 yards per drive. and finished in the top 100 on the money list in his sophomore season on TOUR. Lone top-10
Daly’s 11th category win surpassed the mark of Calvin Peete, who won 10 Driving Accuracy was T7 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Impressive rookie season in 1997 earned nomination
titles in his career. In 2001, had four top-10 finishes and placed 61st on the money list, his for Rookie of the Year honors. Finished year 53rd on money list on strength of four top-five
highest since 1995. Began the season ranked 507th in the Official World Golf Ranking and finishes. Second only to Rookie of the Year Stewart Cink in first-year earnings. Winner of
reached the top 50 by the end of the official PGA TOUR season. Captured European Tour’s five collegiate events while at Central Florida, where he was a three-time All-America.
BMW International Open, his first victory since the 1995 British Open. In 1998, joined Mark Father moved family to Orlando for warmer winter weather after retiring from Kentucky
O’Meara and Tiger Woods to represent U.S. in Dunhill Cup, where he was unbeaten in four coal business. Winter house was at Bay Hill Club, where Robert met Arnold Palmer and
matches. In 1995, added second major title with victory at British Open at St. Andrews. After gained early advice about golf. Palmer helped him get sponsor’s exemption to 1997 Bob
holding 36-hole lead, fell to fourth with third-round 73. Appeared to have one-stroke victory Hope Chrysler Classic.
after closing 71, but Costantino Rocca holed 70-foot putt from “Valley of Sin” short of 18th EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
green. Daly won playoff by four strokes, thanks largely to Rocca’s 7 at par-4 17th. Became PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1
youngest active player on TOUR with two major championship titles and fourth American at PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2001 Verizon Byron Nelson Classic.
the time since World War II to win two majors before his 30th birthday, joining Jack Nicklaus, NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Athens Regional Foundation Classic.
Tom Watson and Johnny Miller. After serving suspension early in 1994 season, earned third MONEY & POSITION:
TOUR victory at BellSouth Classic. Grabbed lead with second-round 64, then withstood chal- 1994 — 0 2001 — 1,059,187 — 51 2006 — 451,299 — 155
lenges of Nolan Henke and Brian Henninger. In 1992, won B.C. Open by six strokes for second 1997 — 455,604 — 53 2002 — 391,867 — 141 2007 — 18,060 — 245
career victory. Beginning as ninth and final alternate into field at Crooked Stick in 1991, won 1998 — 370,211 — 81 2003 — 580,087 — 115 2008 — 94,612 — 224
PGA Championship. Shot opening 69 without benefit of practice round. Added rounds of 1999 — 434,157 — 90 2004 — 933,388 — 84
67-69-71 for three-stroke victory over Bruce Lietzke. Named PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. 2000 — 724,580 — 67 2005 — 739,836 — 107
Played Nationwide Tour in 1990, winning the Utah Classic and finished ninth on money list. BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T22—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun.
Enjoys writing lyrics and playing guitar. Recorded a largely autobiographical album entitled PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2002 Greater Milwaukee Open/2
“My Life,” featuring guest performances by Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, Johnny Lee and 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—8; in money—4; Top-10 finishes—0
Daron Norwood. Instead of flying to tournament sites, purchased large RV and drives to many CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—311; in money—178; Top-10 finishes—19
events. Involved in many charitable causes, most notably Make-a-Wish Foundation and Boys CAREER EARNINGS: $6,252,887
& Girls Clubs of America. Set up a college scholarship fund for the two daughters of the late Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 THE TOUR Championship/76
Thomas Weaver of Fishers, IN, who was struck by lightning during a first-round storm delay at
the 1991 PGA Championship. Donated $25,000 to Nationwide Tour’s Mark Christopher Charity Dawson, Marco
Classic in 2002 and 2003. FULL NAME: Marco Thomas Dawson BIRTHDATE: November
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 17, 1963 BIRTHPLACE: Freising, Germany RESIDENCE: Lakeland,
PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-2 FL; plays out of Grasslands CC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1991 PGA Championship. 1992 B.C. Open. 1994 BellSouth FAMILY: Wife, Heather; Marco EDUCATION: Florida Southern
Classic. 1995 British Open. 2004 Buick Invitational. College (1985, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing TURNED
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1990 Utah Classic. PROFESSIONAL: 1985 Q SCHOOL: 1990, 1991, 1994, 2005, 2006
MONEY & POSITION: OTHER INFORMATION: Made the cut in 12 of 21 starts on the
1986 — 0 1995 — 321,748 — 57 2002 — 593,595 — 112 2008 PGA TOUR, with top-10 finishes at the inaugural Puerto Rico
1989 — 14,689 — 200 1996 — 173,557 — 121 2003 — 220,647 — 171 Open (T6) and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (T10), giving him
1990 — 10,000 — 230 1997 — 106,762 — 165 2004 — 2,359,507 — 21 back-to-back top-10 finishes for the first time since 2003. Only start on the Nationwide
1991 — 574,783 — 17 1998 — 393,740 — 77 2005 — 1,759,921 — 42 Tour in 2008 resulted in T6 at the South Georgia Classic for his first top 10 on that Tour
1992 — 387,455 — 37 1999 — 186,215 — 158 2006 — 192,134 — 193 since finishing second at the 2002 Oregon Classic. Best finish of 2007 came with a T5 at
1993 — 225,591 — 76 2000 — 115,460 — 188 2007 — 248,501 — 188 the Buick Open in early July. Finished 145th on the money list for 2007. Finished out of the
1994 — 340,034 — 49 2001 — 828,914 — 61 2008 — 56,017 — 232
top 125 for the third straight season in 2006 but regained TOUR card for 2007 with T22 fin-

ish at Qualifying Tournament. It was his fifth successful trip to Q-School finals. Posted one 1994 behind Ernie Els and Mike Heinen. Recorded two aces during 1994 Canon Greater
top-10 and 16 made cuts in 27 starts in 2006. Sitting at No. 163 on TOUR money list enter- Hartford Open. First earned TOUR card by finishing 11th at 1993 Qualifying Tournament.
ing the FUNAI Classic, finished T5 with four rounds in the 60s. With payday of $161,575, Made first foray into golf course design business with Salem Glen near Winston-Salem,
moved to No. 139 and earned a top-10 exemption into the season’s final full-field event, NC. Formed Glen Day-Alan Blalock Golf Course Design in 1999. Projects include a course
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the Chrysler Championship, where he missed the cut in final attempt at top 125. Received re-design at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County, AL, and the Auburn Golf Building
a Major Medical Extension for 2005. Ended the season 139th on the money list to earn for Auburn University; also did course re-design at Vestavia Country Club, in Vestavia
partial status for the 2006 season. Upped that status by finishing 12th at the Qualifying Hills, AL, and working on re-design of the entrance at Vestavia CC. Credits grandfather
Tournament. Made six starts in 2004 before season was cut short due to back surgery in with encouraging his pursuit of golf career. Grandfather co-signed loan so he could play in
April. One of six Nationwide Tour graduates from the class of 2002 to retain TOUR card Asia and Europe. Father-in-law Bob Ralston is a former Champions Tour and Nationwide
in 2003, finishing in top 125 for the first time since 1996. Best finish of the year was a T7 Tour player. Has pictures of his daughters on buttons he wears on his cap while playing.
at the 2003 Buick Invitational. Continued to play under Major Medical Extension carryover Serves as host for annual Day For Charity Pro-Am in Little Rock, AR, in support of charities
from 2001 season in 2002. After playing in 19 events in 2001, had one remaining event in throughout central Arkansas.
2002 to earn $174,047 and keep Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the EXEMPT STATUS: T7 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
season. Missed cut at the Touchstone Energy Tucson Open, then spent the remainder of PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
the year on the Nationwide Tour where he finished eighth and picked up his first win at PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1999 MCI Classic.
the 2002 LaSalle Bank Open in Chicago. Only played in 10 TOUR events before undergo- MONEY & POSITION:
ing back surgery on May 30, 2000. In 1999, became the first player in Nationwide Tour 1994 — 357,236 — 45 1999 — 1,109,513 — 34 2004 — 519,935 — 138
history to earn more than $200,000 without benefit of a victory. Finished third on 1999 1995 — 201,809 — 91 2000 — 617,242 — 75 2005 — 370,221 — 167
Nationwide Tour money list to earn TOUR card for 2000. Carded a 69 in the final round of 1996 — 298,131 — 73 2001 — 715,780 — 71 2006 — 134,580 — 207
the Nationwide Tour Championship, the only sub-70 on the last day, and forced a playoff 1997 — 248,323 — 98 2002 — 859,930 — 77 2007 — 397,491 — 163
with eventual winner Bob Heintz. Finished in top 100 for second consecutive season in 1998 — 1,283,416 — 15 2003 — 788,557 — 81 2008 — 435,263 — 165
1996. Posted three top-10s, including a T3 at the 1996 Buick Invitational and T4 at 1996 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T8—RBC Canadian Open.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2004 Booz Allen Classic/2
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CVS Charity Classic. Finished No. 71 on the TOUR money list in 1995. Closest brush with
victory on the PGA TOUR came at the 1995 Greater Milwaukee Open where final-round 67 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—19; in money—13; Top-10 finishes—1
left him in second place, three behind winner Scott Hoch. Was a teammate of Lee Janzen CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—409; in money—246; Top-10 finishes—37
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and Rocco Mediate at Florida Southern. Took up golf at age 9 after his family moved to CAREER EARNINGS: $8,337,428
Coral Springs, FL, and lived adjacent to a course. Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Doral-Ryder Open/30
EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran Member Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—1995 Greater Milwaukee Open.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 LaSalle Bank Open. day, Jason
MONEY & POSITION: FULL NAME: Jason Anthony Day BIRTHDATE: November
1986 — 2,080 — 249 1996 — 261,661 — 82 2004 — 59,550 — 227 12, 1987 BIRTHPLACE: Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia
1990 — 2,154 — 272 1997 — 100,110 — 168 2005 — 526,264 — 139 RESIDENCE: Forest Lake, Queensland, Australia HEIGHT: 6-0
1991 — 96,756 — 137 1998 — 3,173 — 340 2006 — 545,076 — 142 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Surfing, dirt
1992 — 113,464 — 123 2000 — 44,290 — 217 2007 — 521,432 — 145 bike TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2006 OTHER INFORMATION:
1993 — 120,462 — 124 2001 — 172,738 — 182 2008 — 439,964 — 164 PGA TOUR rookie recorded his first career top-10 TOUR finish at the
1994 — 121,025 — 139 2002 — 0 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with a solo sixth. Posted
1995 — 261,214 — 71 2003 — 601,729 — 107 rounds of 69-65 on the weekend to finish T8 at the Shell Houston
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T6—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular; Open. Finished the 2008 season with six top-25 finishes in 28 TOUR
T10—Zurich Classic of New Orleans. starts. Made the cut in 14 of 19 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, with 10 top-25 fin-
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–1991 Chattanooga Classic/1 ishes. Finished the season No. 5 on the money list, with $331,542. In just his second career
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—21; in money—12; Top-10 finishes—2 start on the Nationwide Tour, finished T6 at the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship.
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—369; in money—195; Top-10 finishes—18 Posted a then-career-best T4 at the Fort Smith Classic, posting a career-best, 8-under 62
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,993,141 to wind up two shots back of winner Jay Williamson. Shared the lead after the first and
Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Honda Classic/130 third rounds at the LaSalle Bank Open, but a 73 in the final round led to a T9 - his third
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1999, 2002) top-10 showing of the year. Breakthrough performance came at the Legend Financial Group
Classic, where a final-round 67 and a tournament-record 16-under-par 268 made him the
Day, Glen youngest player to win a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event. At 19 years, 7 months, 26 days,
FULL NAME: Glen Edward Day BIRTHDATE: November 16, 1965 he surpassed the previous youngest players to win on the two Tours, including Johnny
BIRTHPLACE: Mobile, AL RESIDENCE: Palm Beach Gardens, FL; McDermott’s (19 years, 10 months) win at the 1911 U.S. Open and James Oh’s (21 years, 5
plays out of The Alotian Club (Alotian, AR) HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: months, 27 days) victory at the 2003 Mark Christopher Charity Classic. The win made Day
170 FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer Ralston-Day; Whitney Elizabeth the Tour’s 20th different winner from Australia and his victory was the 30th overall by that
(7/26/94), Christina Francis (1/26/96) EDUCATION: University of group, also a Tour record. The win began a five-tournament stretch where he posted four
Oklahoma SPECIAL INTERESTS: Taking his girls to school every top-five finishes, including a T5 at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational, a runner-
day when at home, hunting, tennis TURNED PROFESSIONAL: up effort at the Cox Classic and a third-place finish at the Xerox Classic. Of particular note
1988 Q SCHOOL: 1993, 2006, 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: was a weekend dual in Omaha with eventual winner Roland Thatcher. Shot scores of 62-63
Regained fully exempt status on the PGA TOUR with a T7 finish at the (17-under par) but still finished one stroke behind Thatcher. His 125 total over the final two
2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Got into the field as an alternate and finished T8 at rounds equaled the lowest 36-hole score in Nationwide Tour history. It had been posted on
the 2008 RBC Canadian Open in July. It was his first top-10 finish since the 2006 Southern three previous occasions. Played the front nine Saturday (28) and Sunday (29) at 13-under
Farm Bureau Classic (T5). Veteran made 27 PGA TOUR starts in 2007, with a best finish of par. Was named the Tour’s Player of the Month in July. Suffered a right wrist injury late
T15 at the Canadian Open. Returned to the PGA TOUR after T16 finish at 2006 Qualifying in the 2007 season which forced him to sit out from early October till the end of the year.
Tournament. Spent most of the 2006 season on the Nationwide Tour. Made the cut in eight Made all seven previous career starts on the PGA TOUR in 2006, with strong showings at
of 19 outings, with two top-10s. Played in 12 PGA TOUR events in 2006. Closed with a the Reno-Tahoe Open (T11) and the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee (T13). Finished
6-under 66 to finish T5 at the 2006 Southern Farm Bureau Classic, his fourth career top-10 with five made cuts and $174,508 in earnings. Played on the PGA TOUR of Australasia from
(2004-T3, 2003-T7, 1999-T3) in Madison, MS. Finished out of the top 125 (No. 167) in 2005 2004-05. Enjoyed plenty of success at the amateur level, highlighted by his win at the 2006
for second straight season. Fell out of the top 125 in 2004 for the first time since joining the Australian Amateur Stroke-Play Championship. Decorated amateur career also includes
TOUR in 1994. Played in a career-high 33 events with one top-10, a T3 at the 2004 Southern titles at the Australian Junior Championship, World Junior Championship, Queensland
Farm Bureau Classic. In 2003, earned $379,153 of his $788,557 season total in the final Amateur Championship and the Queensland Medal Championship. Got his start in golf from
seven tournaments, including five top-25s. Runner-up at 2002 Tampa Bay Classic, seven his dad, who died when Jason was 12.
strokes behind K.J. Choi. In 2001, finished 71st and posted best finish since winning the EXEMPT STATUS: 136th on the 2008 money list
1999 MCI Classic with a solo fourth at the 2001 MasterCard Colonial. Initial victory came BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 6—2008 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
in playoff at the MCI Classic. Sank 35-foot birdie putt on first extra hole to defeat Payne NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2007 Legend Financial Group Classic Presented by
Stewart and Jeff Sluman. Was five strokes back entering final round and shot 66 to reach Cynergies Solutions.
playoff. In 1998, led after 18 holes and was second through 54 holes before recording first MONEY & POSITION:
career runner-up finish at THE PLAYERS. T3 at 1998 Freeport-McDermott Classic the next 2006 — 174,508 2008 — 767,393 — 136
week and second at MCI Classic in next start. In 1995, recorded a career-low 62 in first BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 6—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; T8—Shell
round of FedEx St. Jude Classic before finishing 21st. Finished third in rookie earnings in Houston Open.

PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2006 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee/2 first top-10 since a T8 at the 1999 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. Earned membership
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—28; in money—13; Top-10 finishes—2 for the 2004 season with his T28 at TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Played in 26 events and
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—35; in money—18; Top-10 finishes—2 finished in the top-25 twice. Made three cuts in six events on the 2002 TOUR and finished
CAREER EARNINGS: $941,901 18th on the 2002 Nationwide Tour money list. Won his second Nationwide Tour title at the
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Shell Houston Open/120 2002 Omaha Classic. Defeated Jeff Freeman in a four-hole Monday playoff at the 2001
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007) Fort Smith Classic for his first TOUR-related victory. In 1999, recorded four top-10s in his
final 16 events to finish among the top 125 for the first time since 1995. Best TOUR finish
DE JONGE, Brendon (dee-JONG) came at 1993 New England Classic where he finished T2, four strokes behind winner Paul
FULL NAME: Brendon Russell de Jonge BIRTHDATE: July 18, 1980 Azinger. Matched that with another runner-up finish at the 1995 FedEx St. Jude Classic,
BIRTHPLACE: Harare, Zimbabwe RESIDENCE: Charlotte, NC; plays one behind winner Jim Gallagher, Jr. Best finish on TOUR money list remains 52nd in 1992
out of TPC Piper Glen HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 230 FAMILY: Wife, on strength of four top-10s and nine top-25s. Two-time All-America at UCLA where team-
Mary EDUCATION: Virginia Tech (2003, Consumer Studies) mates included Corey Pavin, Steve Pate and Duffy Waldorf. Father, Jim, was an outfielder
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2003 Q for the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Browns and Kansas City A’s from
SCHOOL: 2006 OTHER INFORMATION: Member of the Nationwide 1949-60. Father pinch-ran for midget Eddie Gaedel with the Browns in 1951.
Tour in 2004-06 and 2008 and the PGA TOUR in 2007. Voted 2008 EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran member
Nationwide Tour Player of the Year. Tallied 16 top-25 finishes in 28 BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—1993 New England Classic,1995 FedEx St. Jude
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starts on the 2008 Nationwide Tour, leading to a second-place finish Classic.
on the money list, with $437,035. Finished T8 at the season-opening Panama Movistar NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2001 Fort Smith Classic. 2002 Omaha Classic.
Championship. Next top-10 finishes came with T3s at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open, MONEY & POSITION:
the Bank of America Open and the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational. Shot a 1985 — 46,480 — 125 1993 — 233,484 — 71 2001 — 4,887 — 251
third-round 63 to finish fifth at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open, where he 1986 — 65,850 — 123 1994 — 143,738 — 124 2002 — 22,430 — 228
ranked second in Putting, with 106 putts. Won the Xerox Classic by four shots for his first 1987 — 58,657 — 136 1995 — 230,769 — 80 2003 — 159,654 — 185
1988 — 45,504 — 152 1996 — 117,246 — 153 2004 — 190,184 — 193
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Nationwide Tour victory, ranking first in Putting, with 107 putts. T2 the following week at
the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic, vaulting him to No. 1 on the money list, and added a 1989 — 26,565 — 187 1997 — 102,592 — 167 2005 — 230,851 — 189
hole-in-one for the fourth consecutive season when he made an ace. He started his run 1990 — 207,740 — 74 1998 — 154,683 — 160 2006 — 276,447 — 178
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at the same tournament in 2005, adding aces at the 2006 Livermore Valley Wine Country 1991 — 149,775 — 100 1999 — 431,879 — 91 2007 — 181,809 — 199
Championship and the 2007 South Georgia Classic. His four aces are the most in Tour 1992 — 296,740 — 52 2000 — 132,843 — 182 2008 — 48,000 — 233
history. Held the top spot on the money list until being overtaken at the season-ending BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T14—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.
Nationwide Tour Championship by Matt Bettencourt. Made the cut in 12 of 26 starts PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–1993 Federal Express St. Jude Classic/4
during his rookie season on the PGA TOUR in 2007, with three top-25 finishes. Ended the 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—8; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
season No. 155 on the money list, with $447,172. In fourth career start, rookie closed with CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—554; in money—273; Top-10 finishes—30
a 5-under-par 65 to notch first career top-10 (T9) at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. In July, a CAREER EARNINGS: $3,558,806
first-round 63 helped him claim a T28 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Two Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Buick Classic/145
weeks later, recorded his best PGA TOUR finish with a T6 at the Reno-Tahoe Open. Earned Nationwide Tour Alumnus
rookie PGA TOUR card with T22 finish at 2006 Qualifying Tournament. Made the cut in just
one of five Nationwide Tour starts in 2007, a T59 at the National Mining Association Pete Driscoll, James
Dye Classic. Made the cut in 18 of 27 starts on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, cracking the FULL NAME: James Edward Driscoll BIRTHDATE: October 9,
top 10 six times. Finished the year No. 37 on the money list, with $149,288. Finished T4 at 1977 BIRTHPLACE: Boston, MA RESIDENCE: Brookline, MA
the Virginia Beach Open and Knoxville Open. Had a hole-in-one on No. 11 during the third HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: University
round of the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship. Made the cut in 19 of 25 starts of Virginia SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fitness, reading TURNED
in 2005, with two top-10s. Earned $108,553 to finish No. 51 on the final money list. Best PROFESSIONAL: 2001 OTHER INFORMATION: Recorded 15 of
finish was a T5 at the Envirocare Utah Classic, finishing four shots behind winner Garrett 28 made cuts with seven top-25 finishes in 2008. Posted his second
Willis. Made the cut in 14 of 22 starts during his rookie season on the 2004 Nationwide career top-10 with a T5 finish at the 2008 AT&T Classic, thanks to a
Tour, including three top-25s. Collected $43,792 to place 97th with a season-best T10 at closing 5-under 67 at TPC Sugarloaf. It was his first top-10 finish since
the Miccosukee Championship. Was the top-ranked amateur in Zimbabwe in 1999 and he lost in a playoff to Tim Petrovic at the 2005 Zurich Classic of New
played on the 2000 World Amateur team. Winner of the 1999 Zimbabwe Amateur by a Orleans. Recorded a hole-in-one on the 204-yard second hole with a 5-iron at Annadale Golf
record 14 shots, besting the previous record held by Nick Price. Says that is his biggest Club in the final round of the 2008 Viking Classic. Made the cut in 13 of 24 events on the
thrill in golf. Winner of the 1998 David Leadbetter Junior Invitational. Earned second-team 2007 Nationwide Tour, with eight top-25 finishes. Finished the year No. 24 on the money
All-America honors at Virginia Tech in 2002 and 2003, where he was a teammate of PGA list to earn return trip to the PGA TOUR. Among his four top-10 finishes were runner-up
TOUR member Johnson Wagner. Played through a broken rib to finish ninth at the 2002 showings at the Melwood Prince George’s County Open and the Xerox Classic. Finished
NCAA Central Regional. Was the 2003 Big East Conference champion. Winner of multiple just one shot behind Paul Claxton at Melwood and one stroke behind Nick Flanagan in
collegiate tournaments and became the school’s first player to win twice in one season Rochester. Ended the year strong with a T8 finish at the Nationwide Tour Championship at
(2000). Lists Nick Price as his hero. Barona Creek to help secure his card for 2008. Struggled throughout 2006, making 11 cuts
EXEMPT STATUS: 2nd on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list in 29 starts but failed to crack the top 25. Played his rookie season on TOUR in 2005 and
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T6—2007 Reno-Tahoe Open. was one of only three 2004 Nationwide Tour graduates to retain his card for 2006, finishing
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Xerox Classic. No. 100 in earnings. Lost in a sudden-death playoff to Tim Petrovic at the Zurich Classic
MONEY & POSITION: of New Orleans. After opening 68-71, fired 6-under-par 66 and played with 54-hole leader
2007 — 447,172 — 155 Chris DiMarco in final group Sunday. Missed a 4-foot birdie putt for win on 72nd hole,
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2007 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee/1 shooting a final-round 70 for a 13-under-par 275 total. Petrovic took title with a par 5 on first
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—26; in money—12; Top-10 finishes—2 extra hole after Driscoll three-putted. Missed two months (August-September) due to torn
CAREER EARNINGS: $447,172 ligament in left thumb, suffered in a pickup basketball game. Member of the Nationwide
Career High Official World Rank: Through Week Ending: Nov. 17, 2008/208 Tour in 2004. Made the cut in 18 of 24 tournament appearances and finished seventh on
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) the money list to earn first PGA TOUR card. Notched his first Nationwide Tour victory
with a 15-under-par 273 at the Virginia Beach Open. Made the cut in six of nine events
Delsing, Jay during his rookie season on the 2003 Nationwide Tour. Received a Sponsor Exemption
FULL NAME: James Patrick Delsing BIRTHDATE: October 17, into the 2002 Greater Richmond Open, where he finished T6 in his first career event on
1960 BIRTHPLACE: St. Louis, MO RESIDENCE: St. Louis, MO the Nationwide Tour. A member of the Canadian Tour in 2002. Three-time All-American
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 210 FAMILY: MacKenzie (5/31/89), Gemma at Virginia. Recorded 23 career top-10s for the Cavaliers. Winner of the 1998 Golf Digest
(12/9/91), Brennan (9/21/93), Joanna (10/2/03) EDUCATION: UCLA Invitational. Runner-up to Jeff Quinney at the U.S. Amateur in 2000. Runner-up finish got
(1983, Economics) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, all sports him into the field of the 2001 Masters, where rounds of 68-78 led to a missed cut by one
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: 1984, 1987, 1988, shot. His opening-round, 4-under-par 68 included just 23 putts and was the best first-round
1989, 1996, 1998, 2003 OTHER INFORMATION: Finished T14 at the amateur score since 1983. Member of the U.S. Walker Cup Team in 2001. Amateur wins
Legends-Reno Tahoe Open in his only made cut in eight starts on the included the New England Amateur and the North and South Amateur before turning pro in
2008 PGA TOUR. Posted top-25 finishes in both cuts made in 10 starts 2001. American Junior Golf Association first-team All-America selection during junior golf
on the 2008 Nationwide Tour. Split time in 2007 between the PGA TOUR (6 cuts made in 12 days. Is the youngest of seven children.
starts) and Nationwide Tour (2-7) for the sixth time in previous seven seasons. Only top-10 EXEMPT STATUS: 141st on the 2008 money list
of 2007 was a T5 at the Rochester Area Charities Showdown on the Nationwide Tour. In PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
2006 had one top-10 on each Tour - T5s at the PGA TOUR’s 2006 FedEx St. Jude Classic BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2005 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
and the Nationwide Tour’s 2006 Rheem Classic. In 2005, recorded a T9 at the B.C. Open, his NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2004 Virginia Beach Open.

MONEY & POSITION: 13th on the money list and wrapped up Player of the Month honors for October/November
2001 — 7,208 2005 — 849,891 — 100 2007 — 0 thanks to five consecutive top-10s to finish the season, including his fourth career TOUR
2002 — 34,293 2006 — 219,904 — 187 2008 — 708,549 — 141 victory at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Earned 72 percent ($2,016,450)
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T5—AT&T Classic. of his earnings during the five-tournament stretch. Lost a three-hole playoff to D.J. Trahan
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PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 65–3 times, most recent 2008 Justin Timberlake at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Earned fourth career victory at the FUNAI Classic
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open/2 at Walt Disney World Resort, more than five years after his last win at the 2001 Genuity
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—28; in money—15; Top-10 finishes—1 Championship. Posted rounds of 69-65-64-65—263, overcoming the one-stroke lead of Troy
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—96; in money—43; Top-10 finishes—2 Matteson after 54 holes to defeat Matteson and Frank Lickliter II by four. Closed season
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,819,846 with a third-place finish at THE TOUR Championship, his second top-10 in two starts in
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Zurich Classic of New Orleans/119 the event (T10-2001). Led TOUR in Driving Accuracy (78.43%) for second time in his career
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004, 2007) (2001). In 2005, after bogeying the final five holes of his third round at The Honda Classic,
began the fourth round at The Country Club at Mirasol’s Sunrise Course with seven con-
DUFNER, Jason secutive birdies. Tied Tiger Woods (Masters) for the longest streak of the season. Finished
FULL NAME: Jason Christopher Dufner BIRTHDATE: March fifth at THE PLAYERS Championship after playing 33 holes on Monday. Came into the 72nd
24, 1977 BIRTHPLACE: Cleveland, OH RESIDENCE: Auburn, AL hole one stroke behind winner Fred Funk but bogeyed the hole after his tee shot found the
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Auburn rough. In 2004, finished in the top 100 on the money list for the fifth time in his first nine
University (2000, Economics) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, video years, including second straight. Finished first on TOUR in Greens in Regulation, fourth in
games, sleeping TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000 Q SCHOOL: 2008 Driving Accuracy and fifth in Total Driving. Led TOUR in Greens in Regulation (72.9%) during
OTHER INFORMATION: Successfully made it through final two the 2003 season. A T2 at the FBR Capital Open was his best finish on TOUR since a T2 at the
stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn card 2001 Shell Houston Open. Finished in top 15 on 2001 money list for first time in career. Ran
for 2009 season. In final stage at PGA West in La Quinta, CA, posted off string of eight consecutive cuts made including four top-10s, two victories and rewrote
five of six rounds in the 60s to finish T11. Member of PGA TOUR in several TOUR records. Earned more money in first nine starts of season ($1,778,672) than
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2004 and 2007 and Nationwide Tour in 2001-03 and 2005-06. Returned to PGA TOUR in in entire TOUR career ($1,696,838), which covered 128 events. Indian Wells course-record-
2007 thanks to eighth-place finish on 2006 Nationwide Tour money list. Made 32 starts in tying 61, his career low, in second round of Bob Hope Chrysler Classic gave him three-stroke
2007 and collected five top-25s in 18 made cuts on TOUR. Finished T6 at the 2007 John lead. 136 and 193 were 36- and 54-hole tournament records. Fourth-round 66 lifted him to
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Deere Classic, the best finish of his PGA TOUR career to date. Was looking to become the 29-under 256, establishing then-TOUR record for most strokes under par through 72 holes.
first player to capture the Nationwide Tour’s LaSalle Bank Open (Glenview, IL) and the PGA Closing 65 brought 90-hole records for most strokes under par (36) and fewest strokes
TOUR’s John Deere Classic (Silvis, IL) in consecutive years. Made the cut in 20 of 24 starts (324), breaking marks established by Tom Kite in winning 1993 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with seven top-10s. Notched the 20th top-10 finish of his Continued winning trend in Miami at Genuity Championship, where closing 65 brought
Nationwide Tour career with a one-stroke win over Cliff Kresge at the LaSalle Bank Open. his third TOUR title. Began final round four strokes off lead. $810,000 paycheck lifted him
Collected $135,000 for the win, the richest prize on the Nationwide Tour. Came back the to top of money list with $1,493,267 for three weeks. Shared first-round lead at Shell
following week with a T40 finish at the U.S. Open after qualifying at the sectional tourna- Houston Open and held one-stroke advantage through 54 holes. Closing 74 dropped him
ment. Added a solo third-place finish at the Miccosukee Championship. Finished No. 59 on to T2, three strokes behind Hal Sutton. In 2000, returned to the top 100 after falling out in
the 2005 Nationwide Tour money list with a best finish of T3 at the Scholarship America 1999 due to an injured rib that hindered his play most of the season. Won Par-3 Contest at
Showdown. Rookie on the 2004 PGA TOUR after finishing 10th on the 2003 Nationwide the 1999 Masters. In 1998, became the fifth of eight first-time winners with victory at the
Tour money list. Posted a career-best T8 finish at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Ended Motorola Western Open. Shot 66 for 17-under 271 and two-stroke victory over Vijay Singh.
the year No. 164 on the money list. After missing the cut in his first four appearances on Broke a tie with Singh with birdies at Nos. 14, 15 and 17. In 1997, had successful return
the 2003 Nationwide Tour, reeled off 20 made cuts in his final 22 events, including 10 top- to PGA TOUR, finishing 100th on the money list on strength of three top-10s. Led TOUR
10s (second-best on Tour). Put together streaks of three consecutive top-5s twice during in Total Driving. In 1996, finished third on Nationwide Tour money list with four top-three
the season. Placed No. 77 on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2002. Had no status on finishes. Won Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic by one stroke over Dave Rummells and Brett
the Nationwide Tour to begin the 2001 season. Monday qualified his way into the Hershey Quigley. In 1992, earned first PGA TOUR card at Qualifying Tournament. Named the 1992
Open, where he finished T12. Finish at Hershey earned a spot in the field at the Wichita T.C. Jordan Tour Player of the Year. Three-time NAIA All-American and medalist at 1987
Open. Posted four rounds in the 60s to finish at 22-under par and earn his first career title NAIA Championship while at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. Took six months
by three shots over three others. Made the cut in 11 of 13 events in 2001 and finished away from golf after 1991 Nationwide Tour season. Received license to sell insurance but
21st on money list. Played the Golden Bear Tour in 2000. Honorable-mention All-America sold no policies. Also took job at golf equipment retail house, filling orders and stacking
in 1997. All-SEC selection in 1997-98 and 2000. Redshirted after his junior year at Auburn. boxes. Before returning to TOUR golf, received lecture from wife Tracey about changing
Three-time winner during college. Lost in the 1998 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship his negative outlook on golf course. Gave Chrysler (Town & Country Limited) received for
at Torrey Pines GC to Trevor Immelman, 3 and 2. Lists Ben Hogan as his hero. Did not start victory at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic to Coachella Valley (CA) Youth Center and Boxing Club.
playing golf until he was 15. Owns four horses.
EXEMPT STATUS: T11 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament EXEMPT STATUS: 129th on the 2008 PGA TOUR money list
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T6—2007 John Deere Classic. PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2001 Wichita Open. 2006 LaSalle Bank Open. PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1998 Motorola Western Open. 2001 Bob Hope Chrysler
MONEY & POSITION: Classic, Genuity Championship. 2006 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort.
2001 — 0 2006 — 29,459 2008 — 284,138 — 184 NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1996 Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic.
2004 — 317,770 — 164 2007 — 574,992 — 140 MONEY & POSITION:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T11—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; 1987 — 0 2000 — 612,882 — 76 2005 — 1,039,699 — 73
T13—Stanford St. Jude Championship. 1993 — 4,055 — 279 2001 — 2,381,684 — 14 2006 — 2,811,139 — 13
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2008 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee/2 1997 — 240,936 — 100 2002 — 427,217 — 137 2007 — 723,599 — 129
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—16; in money—8; Top-10 finishes—0 1998 — 651,803 — 43 2003 — 1,119,002 — 66 2008 — 802,568 — 129
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—79; in money—38; Top-10 finishes—2 1999 — 187,062 — 157 2004 — 952,547 — 81
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,206,358 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 5—Children’s Miracle Network Classic; T6—Buick
Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Sony Open in Hawaii/243 Invitational.
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003, 2006) PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2001 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/2
Durant, Joe CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—344; in money—204; Top-10 finishes—34
FULL NAME: Joseph Scott Durant BIRTHDATE: April 7, 1964 CAREER EARNINGS: $11,954,193
BIRTHPLACE: Pensacola, FL RESIDENCE: Molino, FL; plays out of Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/27
Steelwood GC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 170 FAMILY: Wife, Tracey; Nationwide Tour Graduate (1996)
Connor (8/4/91), Hayes (2/27/98) EDUCATION: Huntingdon (AL)
College (1987, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, reading,
music TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987 Q SCHOOL: 1992 OTHER
INFORMATION: In 2008, finished No. 129 on the money list for
the second consecutive season, with top-10 finishes at the Buick
Invitational (T6) and the season-ending Children’s Miracle Network
Classic (5). Led the TOUR in Greens in Regulation for the third time in his career. Made 17
of 28 cuts in 2007 and competed in one event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup.
Best finish was a T14 effort at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.
Finished 129th on the money list, but was already exempt for the 2008 season thanks to his
win at the 2006 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. In 2006, finished a career-best

F brother Daryl, becoming first set of twins in USGA history to reach match play. Assistant
coach at Louisville was TOUR veteran Ted Schulz.
EXEMPT STATUS: T2 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T69—2008 U.S. Open.
FALDO, Nick BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T69—U.S. Open.
BIRTHDATE: Nicholas Alexander Faldo BIRTHDATE: July 18, 1957
BIRTHPLACE: Welwyn Garden City, England RESIDENCE: Orlando, Feherty, David
FL HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, Valerie; Natalie FULL NAME: David Feherty BIRTHDATE: August 13, 1958
(9/18/86), Matthew (3/17/89), Georgia (3/20/93), Emma (7/28/03) BIRTHPLACE: Bangor, Northern Ireland RESIDENCE: Dallas
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly fishing, flying helicopters, photography HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Anita; Fred, Karl,
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1976 OTHER INFORMATION: Served Shey, Rory, Erin SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, golf course
as European Ryder Cup Captain in 2008 for matches won by the design TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1976 Q SCHOOL: 1993 OTHER
United States at Valhalla GC in KY. Did not compete on PGA TOUR INFORMATION: Joined CBS Sports full-time as an on-course com-
in 2008, after taking a reduced playing schedule in 2006 and 2007 mentator in 1997 after working several events in 1996. Captained
to concentrate on other golf interests, including his course design Irish team to Alfred Dunhill Cup title in 1990. Played for Europe in the
company, Faldo Design, and a career as a television commentator. 1991 Ryder Cup at Kiawah Island, SC. Won five times on the European
Following his success in the commentary booth for ABC Sports since
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Tour. Best PGA TOUR finish came in the 1994 New England Classic, a second behind winner
2005, appointed lead analyst in 2007 for PGA TOUR coverage on CBS Kenny Perry. Also writes for various golf publications and has published books. Joined Tom
and GOLF CHANNEL. Played in four tournaments on four different Watson, Tom Lehman, Howard Twitty, Butch Harmon and Joe Inman on an “Operation
tours in 2007. Missed cut at the British Open in only PGA TOUR start Links” trip, sponsored by the USO, in late 2007 to visit with U.S. troops in Iraq.
and T14 at the Senior British Open after tying for the first-round lead BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—1994 New England Classic.
with a 68. Has earned six major championship titles — 1987-90-92 British Opens, 1989- MONEY & POSITION:
90-96 Masters Tournaments. Shot closing 71 to defeat Rodger Davis and third-round leader
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1988 — 8,400 — 221 1992 — 11,668 — 232 1995 — 90,274 — 166
Paul Azinger by one stroke in 1987 British Open at Muirfield. Made up five-stroke deficit 1991 — 38,000 — 187 1994 — 178,501 — 100 1996 — 3,060 — 342
with 65 on final day of 1989 Masters to force playoff with Scott Hoch, which he won with PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 65–1994 New England Classic/1
Player Biographies
birdie on second playoff hole. Successfully defended Masters title with playoff victory over CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—61; in money—31; Top-10 finishes—3
Raymond Floyd in 1990. At 1996 Masters, entered final round trailing Greg Norman by six CAREER EARNINGS: $329,903
strokes, shot 67 to Norman’s 78 and won by five. Gained share of lead at 1990 British Open Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 New England Classic/65
at St. Andrews with second-round 65 and went five strokes ahead after third-round 67.
Recorded five-stroke victory over Payne Stewart and Mark McNulty. Won second British Fehr, Rick
Open at Muirfield in 1992 by a stroke over John Cook. Lost playoff to Curtis Strange in 1988 BIRTHDATE: Richard Elliott Fehr BIRTHDATE: August 28, 1962
U.S. Open at The Country Club. First PGA TOUR victory came at 1984 Sea Pines Heritage BIRTHPLACE: Seattle, WA RESIDENCE: Anthem, AZ HEIGHT: 5-11
Classic, beating Tom Kite by one stroke. After leaving PGA TOUR in 1989, returned full time WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Terri; J.D. (1/26/91), Mitchell
in 1995 and won Doral-Ryder Open by one stroke over Norman. Led Official World Golf (10/26/93), Travis (8/19/96) EDUCATION: Brigham Young University
Ranking for 81 weeks in 1993-94. Led European Tour Order of Merit in 1983 and 1992. 1977 (1984, Finance) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: Fall
European Tour Rookie of the Year. In 1990, became first international player to be named 1985, 1998, 1999 OTHER INFORMATION: In only start of the 2008
PGA of America Player of the Year. Won 1975 British Youths Amateur and English Amateur season, finished 71st at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open for his first
Championships. Holds Ryder Cup records for most matches played (46) and most points won made cut since the 2001 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open (80th).
(25). Operates Faldo Golf Institute at Marriott Grand Vista Resort in Orlando. Awarded MBE Last top-10 finish also came in Tucson, with matching 66s on the
(Member of British Empire) in 1987. weekend leading to a T5 finish in 2000. First reached PGA TOUR winner’s circle at 1986 B.C.
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion Open with a two-stroke victory over Larry Mize. Eight years later, defeated Craig Stadler
PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1 and Fuzzy Zoeller by two strokes to win the 1994 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (9): 1984 Sea Pines Heritage. 1987 British Open. 1989 Masters Had eight runner-up finishes between victories, including four playoff losses at the 1991
Tournament. 1990 Masters Tournament, British Open. 1992 British Open. 1995 Doral-Ryder Canon Greater Hartford Open, 1992 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, 1992 Memorial and 1994
Open. 1996 Masters Tournament. 1997 Nissan Open. Sprint International. Low amateur at 1984 U.S. Open and Masters. Winner 1982 Western
MONEY & POSITION: Amateur. Two-time All-American at Brigham Young. Vice president of business develop-
1979 — 2,613 — 217 1990 — 345,262 — 37 2000 — 276,583 — 142 ment for FirstTour Junior Golf. Member of 1983 Walker Cup Team.
1981 — 35,349 — 102 1991 — 127,156 — 117 2001 — 215,961 — 165 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
1982 — 56,667 — 81 1992 — 345,168 — 42 2002 — 321,208
1983 — 67,851 — 79 1993 — 188,886 — 91 2003 — 262,258 PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-4
1984 — 166,845 — 38 1994 — 221,146 — 83 2004 — 40,460 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1986 B.C. Open. 1994 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile
1985 — 54,060 — 117 1995 — 790,961 — 19 2005 — 184,649 Classic.
1986 — 52,965 — 135 1996 — 942,621 — 12 2006 — 0 MONEY & POSITION:
1987 — 36,281 — 169 1997 — 431,326 — 58 2007 — 0 1985 — 40,101 — 133 1993 — 556,322 — 28 2001 — 5,400 — 250
1988 — 179,120 — 64 1998 — 150,703 — 163 1986 — 151,162 — 61 1994 — 573,963 — 27 2002 — 0
1989 — 327,981 — 31 1999 — 221,544 — 151 1987 — 106,808 — 94 1995 — 147,766 — 126 2003 — 0
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1981 Hawaiian Open/2 1988 — 79,080 — 130 1996 — 273,187 — 78 2004 — 0
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—299; in money—229; Top-10 finishes—52 1989 — 93,142 — 131 1997 — 327,204 — 72 2005 — 0
CAREER EARNINGS: $6,045,627 1990 — 149,867 — 105 1998 — 196,745 — 138 2008 — 5,940 — 262
1991 — 288,983 — 55 1999 — 275,865 — 140
Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Bell Canadian Open/2
1992 — 433,003 — 33 2000 — 313,701 — 132
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1998)
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 71—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 1996 Las Vegas
FATHAUER, Derek Invitational/2
BIRTHDATE: Derek Fathauer BIRTHDATE: January 20,
1986 BIRTHPLACE: Stuart, FL RESIDENCE: Jensen Beach, FL
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 183 EDUCATION: University of Louisville
(2008) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2008 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER
Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 United Airlines Hawaiian Open/45
INFORMATION: Rookie on 2009 PGA TOUR successfully made
it through final two stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying
Tournament. In the finals at PGA West in La Quinta, CA., posted sub-
par scores in all six rounds, with his best being a third-round, 7-under
65. Competed in the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines after finishing
T3 in a Sectional Qualifier. Finished T69. Won a team-high three points as a member of
the 2008 U.S. Palmer Cup Team, which lost 14-10 to the European squad. He and his twin
brother, Daryl, played in the 2007 Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro on the PGA TOUR and
both missed the cut. The brothers also played on the same golf team at the University of
Louisville. Two-time All-American at the Big East Conference school. Has participated in
four U.S. Amateurs, reaching the quarterfinals in 2007 and 2008. Lost in the 2008 quarterfi-
nals at Pinehurst No. 2 to runner-up Drew Kittleson. Qualified for the 2006 event along with

Forsman, Dan Woods. First player in TOUR history to earn more than $1 million in each of first two years
FULL NAME: Daniel Bruce Forsman BIRTHDATE: July 15, ($1,864,584 in 1999). A member of International Team at 2000 Presidents Cup, defeating
1958 BIRTHPLACE: Rhinelander, WI RESIDENCE: Provo, Hal Sutton in singles and teaming with Shigeki Maruyama in Four-ball to beat Tiger Woods
UT HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 210 FAMILY: Wife, Trudy; Ricky, and Notah Begay III. Selected 1999 PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Finished T6 in his first
Player biographies
Thomas EDUCATION: Arizona State University SPECIAL Masters appearance in 1999. Following performance, Paraguay threw a parade for him.
INTERESTS: All sports, the arts, church activities, Truth In his next appearance, won 1999 Compaq Classic of New Orleans. Became first South
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1982 Q SCHOOL: 1982 OTHER American to win on TOUR since Roberto De Vicenzo in Houston in 1968. Earned second
INFORMATION: Split time between PGA TOUR and Champions victory of rookie season at 1999 Greater Milwaukee Open with two-stroke victory over Tom
Tour in 2008, claiming a pair of top-25 finishes in 11 starts on the Lehman and set another tournament record. Became only the eighth rookie to win twice
PGA TOUR and a Champions Tour-best T8 at the AT&T Championship since 1960. With victory became first rookie to surpass $1 million in a season and moved to
in one of eight starts. Finished T6 at the Valero Texas Open to record his only top-10 fin- seventh on money list. Member of the victorious International Team at 1998 Presidents Cup.
ish of the 2007 season in only his 10th start. It was his first top-10 finish in a TOUR event Gained exempt status on PGA TOUR in fall by finishing 36th at 1997 PGA TOUR Qualifying
since finishing T6 at the 2003 Chrysler Championship. Earned more than $1 million for the Tournament. Finished sixth at 1997 World Series of Golf at Firestone in third event ever on
second straight season in 2003 on the strength of four top-10s. Carded 9-under-par 62 at PGA TOUR. Made first big impact outside South America with victory over Sam Torrance
TPC Canyons during the first round of the 2003 Las Vegas Invitational to tie his career low, at 1993 Dunhill Cup when Paraguay defeated host Scotland on opening day. Grew up in
first posted in the second round of the 1988 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. With win at 2002 poverty in Paraguay. Family of nine shared a one-room, dirt-floor home. Father was a greens
SEI Pennsylvania Classic, earned first TOUR victory since 1992 Buick Open, and more than superintendent and caddie at course in Asuncion. All five of his brothers became golf
doubled previous best year on TOUR in earnings with $1,318,570. Span of events between professionals. Brother Angel won the 1993 Dominion Open on Nationwide Tour. Appointed
wins was 246 tournaments, or 10 years, 1 month and 6 days. Eagled the 72nd hole to finish Minister De Deportes (Minister of Sports) in 1999. Raised more than $700,000 for needy
one stroke ahead of Robert Allenby and Billy Andrade. Previous best season came in 1992, patients at hospitals in Asuncion, including victims from the Aug. 1, 2004 fire that claimed
when he won the Buick Open and finished second three times on way to 10th-place fin- nearly 500 lives. Famous for playing events without warming up.
ish on money list. Finished T7 at 1992 PGA Championship and 1992 TOUR Championship. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
2
Third victory came at 1990 Shearson Lehman Hutton Open, by two over Tommy Armour PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
III. Winner of the 1987 MCI Long Distance Driving Competition. Won rain-shortened PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1999 COMPAQ Classic of New Orleans, Greater Milwaukee
Open. 2000 COMPAQ Classic of New Orleans. 2004 U.S. Bank Championship in
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1986 Bay Hill Classic with rounds of 68-67-67. First TOUR victory came at 1985 Lite Quad
Cities Open. Two-time All-American at Arizona State. Grew up in San Francisco Bay area. Milwaukee.
Learned game at Los Altos G&CC. Took six weeks off during 1995 season to coach son’s MONEY & POSITION:
Little League team. 1994 — 0 2001 — 486,665 — 104 2006 — 454,385 — 154
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 1997 — 74,950 — 181 2002 — 652,147 — 102 2007 — 108,021 — 214
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1 1998 — 21,079 — 242 2003 — 672,022 — 94 2008 — 378,769 — 170
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1985 Lite Quad Cities Open. 1986 Hertz Bay Hill Classic. 1990 1999 — 1,864,584 — 11 2004 — 1,955,395 — 29
Shearson Lehman Hutton Open. 1992 Buick Open. 2002 SEI Pennsylvania Classic. 2000 — 1,550,592 — 30 2005 — 1,029,267 — 76
MONEY & POSITION: BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T14—RBC Canadian Open, Legends Reno-Tahoe
1982 — 0 1991 — 214,175 — 78 2000 — 379,349 — 128 Open; T21—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular; T23—Buick Invitational, Zurich
1983 — 37,859 — 118 1992 — 763,190 — 10 2001 — 456,194 — 114 Classic of New Orleans.
1984 — 52,152 — 105 1993 — 410,150 — 36 2002 — 1,305,790 — 44 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2 times, most recent 2004 U.S. Bank
1985 — 150,334 — 53 1994 — 160,805 — 112 2003 — 1,140,209 — 63 Championship in Milwaukee/2
1987 — 157,728 — 63 1996 — 170,198 — 123 2005 — 214,135 — 190 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—257; in money—164; Top-10 finishes—24
1988 — 269,440 — 40 1997 — 443,034 — 56 2006 — 117,126 — 211 CAREER EARNINGS: $9,247,875
1989 — 141,174 — 99 1998 — 312,058 — 99 2007 — 185,522 — 197 Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Kemper Insurance Open/16
1990 — 319,160 — 43 1999 — 439,571 — 88 2008 — 169,106 — 203 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T18—Stanford St. Jude Championship; T25—Viking
Classic. Frazar, Harrison (FRAY-zur)
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2003 Las Vegas FULL NAME: Harrison Frazar BIRTHDATE: July 29, 1971
Invitational/1 BIRTHPLACE: Dallas, TX RESIDENCE: Dallas, TX HEIGHT: 6-0
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—11; in money—7; Top-10 finishes—0 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife, Allison; William Harrison
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—651; in money—422; Top-10 finishes—64 (12/2/99), Charles “Ford” (8/7/02), Richard Slayden (6/19/06)
CAREER EARNINGS: $8,687,983 EDUCATION: University of Texas (1996, Psychology and Business
Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Doral-Ryder Open/51 Foundations) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, fishing, hunt-
ing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER
Franco, Carlos INFORMATION: Medalist at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying
FULL NAME: Carlos Daniel Franco BIRTHDATE: May 24, 1965 Tournament, winning by eight strokes. Shot a fourth-round 59 on the
BIRTHPLACE: Asuncion, Paraguay RESIDENCE: Asuncion, Nicklaus Tournament Course at PGA West. It was the second in Qualifying Tournament his-
Paraguay HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Celsa; Carlos, tory (David Gossett, 2000, Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West). Round included 11 birdies
Alcides, Jessenia Catalina SPECIAL INTERESTS: Charity, fishing and an eagle. Made the cut in 13 of 23 starts in 2008, with a No. 163 finish on the money
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1986 Q SCHOOL: 1998, 2007 OTHER list the worst showing of his career. Only top-10 of the season came with a T4 in August at
INFORMATION: Played in 25 PGA TOUR events in 2008. Had back- the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. The finish was his best since a T7 at the 2007 Crowne Plaza
to-back T14s at the RBC Canadian Open and the Legends Reno-Tahoe Invitational at Colonial and bettered his previous-best finish in Tahoe (fifth in 2003). In 2007,
Open. Started in 12 PGA TOUR events in 2007, making the cut in did not finish inside the top 100 (No. 131) for the first time in 10 seasons on TOUR. At the
six. Best finish was a T21 at the Reno-Tahoe Open. Played in seven 2007 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in Fort Worth, led the field in Driving Distance
events on Nationwide Tour, making the cut in three. Finished T19 at PGA TOUR Qualifying (311.5 yards) for the week and fired four rounds in the 60s to finish T7. In 2006, placed in top
Tournament to earn fully exempt status for 2008. Only top-10 of 2006 was T7 at the Ford 100 in earnings for the ninth consecutive season on TOUR. Posted his first top-10 finish of
Championship at Doral, posting three rounds in the 60s. Finished outside the top-150 on the season with a T7 at the Buick Open. Recorded four top-10s in 2005, all which came from
the money list for the first time since he joined the tour in 1999. In 2005, surpassed $1 July to the end of the season, with three of those in last three starts. Posted three consecu-
million in earnings for fourth time in career despite making only 14 cuts in 25 starts. Posted tive top-10s for the first time in his career, with a T8 at the 2005 Valero Texas Open and a
a second-place finish, one stroke behind Jason Gore, at the 2005 84 LUMBER Classic with pair of T3s at the 2005 Michelin Championship at Las Vegas and the 2005 FUNAI Classic
four rounds in the 60s. Returned to the PGA TOUR winner’s circle in 2004 and earned a at Walt Disney World Resort. Cracked $1 million in earnings for the first time in seven-year
spot in the season-ending TOUR Championship for the first time since 2000. Finished T3 at TOUR career in 2004, finishing a career-best 48th on the money list. With four rounds in
the 2004 Wachovia Championship, one shot out of Joey Sindelar-Arron Oberholser playoff. the 60s, finished runner-up in first start of season at the 2004 Sony Open in Hawaii, falling
Won for the first time in more than four years at the 2004 U.S. Bank Championship in to Ernie Els in a three-hole playoff. Entered the final round with a one-shot lead over Els.
Milwaukee. Became the seventh player in tournament history to win the event twice, hav- Added his fourth career runner-up finish with a T2 at the 2004 Michelin Championship at
ing won it the first time in 1999. Represented Paraguay in the 2003 World Cup for the third Las Vegas. Held outright lead through 18 and 54 holes at the 2003 Phoenix Open and shared
time in his career (1992, 2000). In 2002, rallied to jump from 131st to 102nd on money list 36-hole lead before finishing T3. It was his highest finish since a third at 2000 Compaq
in final five events. Push aided by top-10s in two of final three events, only top-10s of the Classic of New Orleans. Finished T4 at the 2002 Memorial Tournament; was one stroke
season. Didn’t win or post a top-10 in 2001 for the first time since joining the TOUR in 1999. off the lead after 36 holes. Followed effort at the Memorial with T7 at the 2002 Kemper
Successfully defended Compaq Classic of New Orleans title in 2000. Became first TOUR Insurance Open. 2001 was his best year on TOUR since rookie season, despite missing two
player to successfully defend since Jim Furyk won 1998-99 Las Vegas Invitationals. New months due to Aug. 8 surgery to repair torn ligaments in right hip. Earned a $792,456. Was
Orleans victory gave him three victories in 12 months, exceeded at that time only by Tiger one shot back after 36 holes and three off the pace through 54 holes in the 2001 Compaq

Classic of New Orleans, finished solo fourth. Recorded a pair of third-place finishes in 2000 MONEY & POSITION:
and was among the top 100 on the money list. Posted T3 finish at rain-shortened 2000 1983 — 0 1993 — 1,030,717 — 5 2002 — 509,845 — 126
BellSouth Classic, two strokes shy of playoff between Phil Mickelson and Gary Nicklaus. 1985 — 118,537 — 70 1994 — 671,683 — 20 2003 — 583,177 — 114
Second third-place finish came at 2000 Compaq Classic of New Orleans. In 1999, recorded 1986 — 187,944 — 46 1995 — 357,658 — 50 2004 — 402,589 — 155
three top-10s and six top-25s. Finished runner-up at the 1999 Compaq Classic of New 1987 — 518,072 — 11 1996 — 382,947 — 54 2005 — 111,258 — 213
Orleans. Two strokes off 54-hole lead. Nominated for Rookie of the Year honors in 1998 on 1988 — 691,500 — 9 1997 — 458,700 — 50 2006 — 56,960 — 229
the PGA TOUR on strength of three top-10s, including a runner-up finish at 1998 GTE Byron 1989 — 620,430 — 12 1998 — 175,621 — 148 2007 — 0
Nelson Classic. Earned $461,633 and was the second-highest-ranked rookie on the money 1990 — 372,485 — 32 1999 — 360,452 — 117 2008 — 23,554 — 245
list at 63rd. In 1997, parlayed the first 36-hole Sunday in Nationwide Tour history into a 1991 — 171,262 — 93 2000 — 151,123 — 177
three-stroke victory over R.W. Eaks at the 1997 South Carolina Classic. Finished 13th on 1992 — 717,883 — 15 2001 — 504,376 — 101
the Nationwide Tour money list to earn first PGA TOUR card. Turned professional in June of BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T51—British Open.
1996. His only event prior to 1997 was T49 in 1996 Wichita Open. Amateur: Three-time All- PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 60–1990 Northern Telecom Tucson Open/2
American at University of Texas from 1993-95. Grew up in Abilene, TX and moved to Dallas 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—3; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
in 1985. Was a three-time all-state player and won two state championships with Highland CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—529; in money—333; Top-10 finishes—84
Park High from 1986-1990. Graduated from University of Texas in 1996 with a degree in CAREER EARNINGS: $9,178,775
Psychology and Business Foundations. Went to work in Dallas for a commercial real-estate Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 THE PLAYERS Championship/7
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firm working as an analyst for office, retail and industrial acquisitions and development, as
well as golf course management and development. Recently began designing golf courses
in Texas and was a player consultant on D.A. Weibring’s redesign of TPC Las Colinas, home G
of the HP Byron Nelson Championship.
EXEMPT STATUS: 1st at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 Gainey, Tommy
FULL NAME: Tommy Dale Gainey BIRTHDATE: August 13,
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BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2004 Sony Open in Hawaii, T2—1998 GTE Byron
Nelson Golf Classic, 1999 COMPAQ Classic of New Orleans, 2004 Michelin Championship 1975 BIRTHPLACE: Darlington, SC RESIDENCE: Bishopville, SC
at Las Vegas. HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Central
Player Biographies
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1997 South Carolina Classic. Carolina Technical College (1999, Industrial Maintenance)
MONEY & POSITION: SPECIAL INTERESTS: Pool, bowling, shooting basketball
1997 — 0 2001 — 792,456 — 66 2005 — 999,083 — 79 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997 Q SCHOOL: 2007 OTHER
1998 — 461,633 — 63 2002 — 731,295 — 96 2006 — 889,022 — 98 INFORMATION: Rookie, made six of 24 cuts in his first season on
1999 — 530,971 — 79 2003 — 776,876 — 83 2007 — 698,534 — 131 the PGA TOUR in 2008, but saved his best for last at the Children’s
2000 — 608,535 — 79 2004 — 1,446,764 — 48 2008 — 444,059 — 163 Miracle Network Classic where he finished second with rounds
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T4—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. of 68-66-66-64, one stroke behind Davis Love III. Finish at Disney ($496,800) moved him
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–5 times, most recent 2005 B.C. Open/4 from 228th to 148th on the final money list. Finished T19 at 2007 Qualifying Tournament.
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—23; in money—13; Top-10 finishes—1 Earned his TOUR card in his first trip to the finals of the Qualifying Tournament. One of
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—300; in money—177; Top-10 finishes—33 nine players in 2007 to earn their PGA TOUR cards after successfully negotiating all three
CAREER EARNINGS: $8,379,227 stages. Played in four Nationwide Tour events in 2007 and was solo second through 54
Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 COMPAQ Classic of New Orleans/82 holes of the BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs before finishing T30. Finished T8 at the Cox
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1997) Classic thanks in part to a final-round 65. First career start on the PGA TOUR came at the
2007 Wachovia Championship, where he missed the cut. Played on the Tarheel Tour from
Frost, David 2004-2007 and collected four wins during that period. Earned more than $100,000 in 2006
FULL NAME: David Laurence Frost BIRTHDATE: September 11, and 2007 combined on the Tarheel Tour during a period in which he recorded 13 top-five
1959 BIRTHPLACE: Cape Town, South Africa RESIDENCE: Dallas, finishes. Won the Bentonville Open on the Hooters Tour in June 2007 in only his second
TX; plays out of Preston Trail GC HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 190 career start on that tour. Has competed on the Gateway Tour. Goes by the nickname “Two
FAMILY: Wife, Corrie SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports especially Gloves” for wearing two golf gloves when he plays. Developed that habit after playing
rugby, as well as good food and wine from his own vineyard (frost- baseball as a kid. Attended Central Carolina Technical College after high school. Worked
wine.com) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q SCHOOL: 1984 as an assembly line worker in rural South Carolina before deciding to give professional golf
OTHER INFORMATION: Made three appearances on the PGA TOUR a shot. Lists his brother Allen as his only instructor. Was a participant on Golf Channel’s
in 2008 with a best finish of T51 at the British Open. In addition to “Big Break V” and later won “Big Break VII”. Lists his heroes as Fred Couples and rock band
his showing at Royal Birkdale, played 20 other European Tour events Hootie and the Blowfish.
and was fourth at the European Open at London GC in Kent, England. Turns 50 in late 2009 EXEMPT STATUS: 148th on 2008 money list
and is eligible to join the Champions Tour. Started three PGA TOUR events in 2007, missing BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2008 Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
all three cuts. Played BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs on Nationwide Tour, finishing T30. MONEY & POSITION:
Finished out of the top 125 on the money list in 2006 for the third consecutive year and only 2007 — 0 2008 — 562,205 — 148
the fifth time in his 22 years on TOUR. Finished T15 at 2005 British Open. Set the TOUR BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 2—Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
all-time 72-hole putting record with 92 putts at the MCI Heritage in April 2005. The old mark PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2008 Children’s Miracle Network Classic/4
had held up for 16 years (93, Kenny Knox, 1989 MCI Heritage). Frost one-putted his first 11 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—24; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—1
greens in the first round, had 49 one-putts for the week and holed out two times from off the CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—25; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—1
green. He finished T38. Led TOUR in putting average (1.708) in 2001 for the second time in CAREER EARNINGS: $562,205
his career (first in 1993). Led TOUR in scoring average (70.09) in 1987. Following three years Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge/369
without a victory, earned his 10th TOUR title at the 1997 MasterCard Colonial. Dedicated
win to Ben Hogan, who had inspired Frost since he joined the TOUR in 1985. Opened with Gallagher Jr., Jim
back-to-back 63s at 1999 FedEx St. Jude Classic, tying then-PGA TOUR record for opening FULL NAME: James Thomas Gallagher, Jr. BIRTHDATE: March 24,
36 holes with his 16-under 126 total. Won 1998 Dunhill Cup for his native South Africa for 1961 BIRTHPLACE: Johnstown, PA RESIDENCE: Greenwood, MS
second consecutive year. Teamed with Retief Goosen year after winning with Ernie Els. In HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Cissye; Mary Langdon
1993, recorded back-to-back victories at Canadian Open and Hardee’s Golf Classic. Also a (1/15/92), James Thomas III (12/1/93), Kathleen Meeks (7/20/96),
two-time winner in 1992, capturing Buick Classic and Hardee’s. Won 1989 World Series Elizabeth Ruth (11/11/99) EDUCATION: University of Tennessee
of Golf and earned 10-year exemption by defeating Ben Crenshaw on second playoff hole. (1983, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, coaching and
Holed out from 18th hole bunker to defeat Greg Norman in 1990 at New Orleans. Took up watching his children play sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1983
game with father while caddying for him at age 14. Established a 300-acre vineyard in heart Q SCHOOL: 1983, 1984 OTHER INFORMATION: Golf commenta-
of South Africa’s wine producing region in 1994. Web site is frostwine.com. tor since 2003. Made one cut in seven PGA TOUR starts in 2008, a
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 76th-place finish at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Missed the cut in three
PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-3 Nationwide Tour starts. Played in nine TOUR events in 2007, with a season-best T59 at
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (10): 1988 Southern Open, Northern Telecom Tucson Open. 1989 the Ginn Sur Mer Classic, and five Nationwide Tour events, with a best finish of T55 at
NEC World Series of Golf. 1990 USF&G Classic. 1992 Buick Classic, Hardee’s Golf Classic. the Knoxville Open. Has played a minimum of four PGA TOUR events annually since 2002.
1993 Canadian Open, Hardee’s Golf Classic. 1994 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 1997 In 2004, finished T10 at the B.C. Open, his first top-10 since a T5 at the 2002 Greater
MasterCard Colonial. Greensboro Chrysler Classic. Member of PGA TOUR with full playing privileges in 1984,

1986-87, 89-99, and played at least 15 events annually between 1984 and 2002. Twice has Open by four strokes over Mark Calcavecchia. Two months later, holed 7-iron shot from 176
reached the $1-million mark in earnings. First came in 1993, when he won Anheuser-Busch yards for eagle-2 on 72nd hole of the 1990 Nestle Invitational for one-stroke victory over
Golf Classic and THE TOUR Championship. Final-round 65 at Anheuser-Busch was good for Greg Norman. Two wins and $461,407 in earnings led to PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year
two-stroke victory over Chip Beck and helped earn spot on first Ryder Cup team, where he honors. Amateur: Winner of 1989 Fred Haskins and Jack Nicklaus Awards as collegiate
Player biographies
defeated Seve Ballesteros, 3 and 2, to seal U.S. victory. Opened THE TOUR Championship player of the year. Winner of 1989 Porter Cup. Annual charity tournament in Celebration,
at Olympic Club with course-record 63 en route to one-stroke victory over Greg Norman and FL benefits Robert Gamez Foundation. Brother Randy was caddie for the first two victories
David Frost. Second $1-million season came in 1995, when he again won twice. Stood in of Robert’s career. Drove home from Tampa to Orlando area after second round of Chrysler
10th place, seven strokes behind leader Jeff Sluman, entering final round of Kmart Greater Championship on October 31, 2003 to pass out candy to more than 500 trick-or-treaters on
Greensboro Open. Shot final-round 66 for one-stroke victory. Shot second-round 62 to take Halloween. In 2008, became good friend to and supporter of D.J. Gregory, a 30-year-old
lead for good at FedEx St. Jude Classic. First TOUR victory came at 1990 Greater Milwaukee Cerebral Palsy victim who walked every hole of every PGA TOUR event.
Open, where he defeated Ed Dougherty and Billy Mayfair on first playoff hole. Represented EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
United States in 1994 at inaugural Presidents Cup, where his record was 3-1. Leading PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
money winner on Tournament Players Series in 1985. The Gallaghers were selected PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1990 Northern Telecom Tucson Open, Nestle Invitational.
National Golf Month Family for 1995 by PGA of America. Father, Jim, is a PGA professional 2005 Valero Texas Open.
in Marion, IN; wife, Cissye, is a former LPGA member; sister, Jackie Gallagher-Smith, and MONEY & POSITION:
brother, Jeff, are both tour professionals. 1989 — 4,827 — 237 1996 — 249,227 — 89 2003 — 1,519,804 — 43
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 1990 — 461,407 — 27 1997 — 283,434 — 86 2004 — 725,368 — 110
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1 1991 — 280,349 — 59 1998 — 76,148 — 195 2005 — 1,115,364 — 66
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1990 Greater Milwaukee Open. 1993 Anheuser-Busch Golf 1992 — 215,648 — 72 1999 — 71,236 — 208 2006 — 493,641 — 151
Classic, THE TOUR Championship. 1995 KMart Greater Greensboro Open, FedEx St. Jude 1993 — 236,458 — 70 2000 — 259,305 — 145 2007 — 693,464 — 132
Classic. 1994 — 380,353 — 44 2001 — 193,525 — 175 2008 — 249,944 — 190
MONEY & POSITION: 1995 — 206,588 — 89 2002 — 807,892 — 85
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T16—Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
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1984 — 22,249 — 148 1993 — 1,078,870 — 4 2002 — 191,403 — 175

1985 — 19,061 — 159 1994 — 325,976 — 51 2003 — 22,245 — 238 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 60–2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/3
1986 — 79,967 — 107 1995 — 1,057,241 — 8 2004 — 82,385 — 220 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—26; in money—13; Top-10 finishes—0
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1987 — 39,402 — 166 1996 — 277,740 — 76 2005 — 0 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—497; in money—266; Top-10 finishes—37
1988 — 83,766 — 124 1997 — 137,654 — 145 2006 — 6,390 — 259 CAREER EARNINGS: $8,523,981
1989 — 265,809 — 50 1998 — 153,992 — 161 2007 — 38,635 — 234 Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 FBR Capital Open/72
1990 — 476,706 — 25 1999 — 131,758 — 179 2008 — 7,520 — 257
1991 — 570,627 — 18 2000 — 240,514 — 151 GARRIGUS, Robert (gare-UH-gus)
1992 — 638,314 — 19 2001 — 47,424 — 217 FULL NAME: Robert Garrigus BIRTHDATE: November 11, 1977
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 76—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. BIRTHPLACE: Nampa, ID RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–1991 Las Vegas Invitational/4 of TPC Scottsdale HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife,
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—7; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 Ami EDUCATION: Scottsdale Community College SPECIAL
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—540; in money—305; Top-10 finishes—51 INTERESTS: Hockey, baseball, hunting, fishing TURNED
CAREER EARNINGS: $5,995,650 PROFESSIONAL: 1997 Q SCHOOL: 2005, 2006, 2008 OTHER
Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 Quad City Classic/26 INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status with a sixth-place
Nationwide Tour Alumnus finish at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Made 18 of
29 cuts in 2008 with two top-10 finishes. Finished T3 at the Turning
Gamez, Robert (GAM-ez) Stone Championship to match his career-best finish from 2007. Finished T10 at the 2008
FULL NAME: Robert Anthony Gamez BIRTHDATE: July 21, 1968 Children’s Miracle Network Classic. Placed second on the PGA TOUR in Driving Distance
BIRTHPLACE: Las Vegas, NV RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL HEIGHT: 5-9 (311-yard average) behind Bubba Watson (315.1 average). Placed fourth in Driving Distance
WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife: Lynn EDUCATION: University of in 2007. Competed in two events in the inaugural PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup and
Arizona SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, movies, going to Disney finished 74th on the 2007 money list. Recorded four top-10 finishes and seven top-25s in
theme parks TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989 Q SCHOOL: 1989 his most successful season on TOUR. First top-10 of the season came in ninth start, a T5 at
OTHER INFORMATION: Made the cut in 13 of 26 starts on the the Shell Houston Open. Jumped into top-10 with final-round 7-under-par 65, the low round
2008 PGA TOUR, with a season-best T16 at the Bob Hope Chrysler on Sunday. Second top-10 came in the first PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup event,
Classic. Finished 190th on 2008 PGA TOUR money list. Climbed into The Barclays, with a T9. Cracked $1 million in earnings for the season with T3 finish at the
top 150 on final 2007 money list with a T3 finish at the season-ending Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. Collected his fourth top-10 with
Children’s Miracle Network Classic, one of the top-100 in 2007. In 2006, finished out of the a T9 at the inaugural Ginn sur Mer Classic. After finishing 144th on money list in 2006, his
top 150 (No. 151) on the money list and did not post a top-10 for the first time since 2001. rookie season on the PGA TOUR, regained card for 2007 with runner-up finish at Qualifying
Maintained his fully-exempt status on TOUR for 2007 due to his win in 2005. Went over the Tournament. It was his second consecutive successful stint at Q-School. With a six-round
$1-million mark in earnings in 2005 for just the second time in his 16-year TOUR career after total of 18-under-par, finished five strokes behind medalist George McNeill. One top-10 in
ending a victory drought of 15 years and six months, the longest time between victories rookie season in 2006, a T4 at the 84 LUMBER Classic. Entered final round just one off the
in PGA TOUR history (Butch Baird held the old mark, winning the 1976 San Antonio Texas lead of Ben Curtis and Charles Howell III. Also managed three other top-25s in 28 starts in
Open 15 years, 5 months and 10 days after winning the 1961 Waco Turner Open). Claimed 2006. Earned TOUR card for 2006 after finishing T9 at 2005 Qualifying Tournament. Made it
his third career victory at the 2005 Valero Texas Open and first since the 1990 Nestle through the final stage in his fifth attempt. Member of Nationwide Tour in 2000, 2002 and
Invitational, a span of 394 starts. Set the course record at Indian Wells CC in the third round 2004-05. Improved his status on the Nationwide Tour money list each season from 156th
of the 2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic with a 12-under 60. In 2003 returned after a 1998 (2002) to 81st (2004) to 69th (2005). Posted two back-to-back top-10s in 2005, a T8 at the
car accident with a career-best $1,519,804 in earnings. Finished 43rd on the money list for Virginia Beach Open and a fourth at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs. Has also played
best finish since rookie season in 1990 when he finished 27th. Best finishes included a T3 at on the Hooters Tour and the Gateway Tour. Father Tom won a silver medal in trap shooting
the 2003 Phoenix Open and a T2 at the 2003 Wachovia Championship, two strokes behind at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, coached the U. S. Olympic shooting team and carried the
winner David Toms. In 2002, after missing qualifying for TOUR by one stroke at Q-School, torch at one of the Olympic ceremonies. Noted for using a short putter (28 inches).
regained card by finishing in the top 125 (85th) for the first time since 1997. Earned his EXEMPT STATUS: 6th at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
first top-10 since a T5 at the 1997 B.C. Open with a T7 at the 2001 Greater Greensboro BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T3—2007 Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners
Chrysler Classic, a span of 96 starts between top-10s. Entered the week as the seventh Hospitals for Children, 2008 Turning Stone Resort Championship.
alternate. Finished T3 at 2002 B.C. Open, two shots behind champion Spike McRoy, was MONEY & POSITION:
best finish since T2 at 1997 Quad City Classic. The following week, placed second at the 2004 — 0 2007 — 1,260,010 — 74
2002 John Deere Classic. In addition to 19 PGA TOUR events in 1999, played in six events 2006 — 537,595 — 144 2008 — 756,732 — 138
on the Nationwide Tour. In 1998, injuries suffered in car accident at 1998 Kemper Open BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T3—Turning Stone Resort Championship; T10—
kept him out of action for more than a month as he fell from 85th to 195th on TOUR money Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
list. Did not post a top-10 in 1998 for first time in career, dating back to rookie season of PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2007 Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners
1990. Posted three top-10s in 1997, T5 at The Honda Classic, T2 at Quad City Classic and Hospitals for Children/2
T5 at B.C. Open. Best finish in 1996 a solo third at Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic. 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—18; Top-10 finishes—2
Runner-up at 1994 Las Vegas Invitational to Bruce Lietzke, one of a career-best five top-10 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—86; in money—51; Top-10 finishes—7
finishes on the season. Defeated Scott Hoch by four strokes for lone international victory at CAREER EARNINGS: $2,554,337
1994 Casio World Open in Japan. Lost playoff to Fred Couples at 1993 The Honda Classic. Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners
Runner-up at 1992 FedEx St. Jude Classic to Jay Haas. Runner-up twice in 1991, at 1991 Hospitals for Children/149
Greater Milwaukee Open, after opening-round 61 at Tuckaway CC, and at 1991 Southern Nationwide Tour Alumnus
Open. Won his first official start on PGA TOUR in 1990, capturing Northern Telecom Tucson

Geiberger, Brent hole at Pebble Beach to tie Perez for the lead and won the event moments later after Perez
FULL NAME: Brent Andrew Geiberger BIRTHDATE: May 22, triple-bogeyed the hole. Made transition in 2000 from Nationwide Tour to rookie season on
1968 BIRTHPLACE: Santa Barbara, CA RESIDENCE: Palm TOUR. Shared third-round lead with Mark Brooks at 2000 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-
Desert, CA HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Single Am. Due to weather, final round played on Monday and Gogel opened with three straight
EDUCATION: Pepperdine University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hockey, birdies, but a back-nine 40 and Tiger Woods’ eagle-birdie-par-birdie finish earned Woods
basketball TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993 Q SCHOOL: 1996 the victory and Gogel a T2 one stroke back. Finished seventh on the 1999 Nationwide Tour
OTHER INFORMATION: Made three cuts in 12 starts on the 2008 money list to earn TOUR card. Recorded $180,173 in earnings thanks to wins at the 1999
PGA TOUR, with a season-best T9 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Louisiana Open and 1999 Cleveland Open, the fifth and sixth wins of Nationwide Tour
Pro-Am (the 25th top-10 finish of his career). Made 17 starts on TOUR career. First player in Nationwide Tour history to win in four consecutive years (1996-99).
in 2007, making the cut in six. Finished outside the top 125 for the Defeated Casey Martin in Cleveland with a birdie on the second extra hole, running his
second consecutive season in 2006, logging one top-10 in 30 starts. In 14th start, logged career playoff record to 3-0, also a Nationwide Tour record. Member of the Nationwide
lone top-10 with a T10 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. In 2005, hampered by injury, with Tour team at the Ganter Cup Challenge. Won the individual stroke play with a 7-under-par
just one top-10 performance. In sixth start of season, earned T6 at the Chrysler Classic of 65 and defeated Craig Stadler in the match-play portion of the event. Finished 16th on the
Tucson aided by opening rounds of 67-66. Withdrew during final round of THE PLAYERS 1998 Nationwide Tour money list on the strength of two victories, at the Omaha Classic
Championship with a rib injury and missed three months (April-June). The 2004 season and Tri-Cities Open. Finished 19th on the 1997 Nationwide Tour money list. Winner of the
highlight was winning same PGA TOUR event, Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, as father 1997 Laurel Creek Classic in Moorestown, NJ. Collected his first Nationwide Tour title
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Al did in 1976. Brent and Al became first father-son combination to win same TOUR event at the 1996 Boise Open. Winner of the 1995 Kansas Open. Played the Asian Tour. While
in the United States. Tom Morris Sr. and Jr. and Willie Park Sr. and Jr. all won the British playing the 1996 Indian Open in Calcutta, met Mother Teresa. As an amateur, was NCAA
Open in the 1800s. Entered the week at No. 144 on TOUR money list looking to secure card All-America at Kansas in 1994.
for 2005. With second career win, earned two-year exemption and a $828,000 payday. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
Posted final-round, bogey-free 66 to secure two-stroke victory over Michael Allen. Finished PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
among the top 125 on the 2003 money list for the seventh consecutive season. Missed most NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (6): 1996 Boise Open. 1997 Laurel Creek Classic. 1998
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of the season due to a foot injury. Only top-10 came at the Wachovia Championship, a T2. Omaha Classic, Tri-Cities Open. 1999 Louisiana Open, Cleveland Open.
Withdrew after the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Classic due to plantar fasciitis (pain MONEY & POSITION:
1995 — 5,843 — 296 2002 — 1,089,482 — 57 2006 — 108,230 — 214
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in bottom of the foot). Was rehabbing foot and three weeks later severely sprained his left
ankle. Sat out rest of year. Best effort of the 2002 season came at the SEI Pennsylvania 1997 — 0 2003 — 897,410 — 78 2007 — 0
Classic where four rounds in the 60s good for T7. Three top-10s in 2001, including T5s at 2000 — 604,199 — 80 2004 — 817,117 — 98
the Buick Invitational., Greater Milwaukee Open and Air Canada Championship. Started 2001 — 729,783 — 70 2005 — 344,151 — 172
the year with a T8 at the 2000 Mercedes Championships. First PGA TOUR victory came PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2001 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/2
at the 1999 Canon Greater Hartford Open. Victory also marked first time a son of former CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—177; in money—83; Top-10 finishes—16
TOUR champion had won on TOUR since Guy Boros (son of Julius) captured 1996 Greater CAREER EARNINGS: $4,596,216
Vancouver Open. Won in record fashion after rounds of 66-63-66-67 produced three-stroke Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Genuity Championship/54
victory over Skip Kendall. Became the first player since Justin Leonard in 1996 Buick Open Nationwide Tour Graduate (1999)
to win tournament in which he had hole-in-one. In start before victory, finished third at
Motorola Western Open. Also finished third at the Westin Texas Open, one stroke out of Gore, Jason
Duffy Waldorf-Ted Tryba playoff. Ended the season with a third-place finish at THE TOUR FULL NAME: Jason William Gore BIRTHDATE: 1974
Championship. Cracked the top-50 on 1998 TOUR money list. Closed with 66 at Phoenix RESIDENCE: Valencia, CA; plays out of Valencia CC, TPC Valencia
Open to finish T2. Rookie season in 1997 was highlighted by runner-up finish at LaCantera HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 235 FAMILY: Wife, Megan; Jaxon William,
Texas Open. Improved to 11th on 1996 Nationwide Tour money list with $103,817, miss- Olivia Ann EDUCATION: Pepperdine University (2000, Psychology)
ing top-10 money list finish that would have earned place on PGA TOUR by $112. Earned SPECIAL INTERESTS: Guitar, Los Angeles Lakers, cars, family,
TOUR spot anyway with seventh-place finish at 1996 Qualifying Tournament. Rookie on cycling TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997 Q SCHOOL: 2000 OTHER
the Nationwide Tour in 1995. Had six top-10s in 28 starts on way to 23rd-place finish INFORMATION: Made 17 of 33 cuts in 2008 with three top-10
on money list with $74,274. Winner of eight junior college tournaments while attending finishes and eight top-25 finishes. Finished T9 at the AT&T Pebble
College of the Desert in Palm Springs, CA. Father Al, winner of 11 PGA TOUR events and Beach National Pro-Am. Next top-10 came with a T8 at the Legends
nine Champions Tour titles, was the first to shoot 59 in PGA TOUR history (1977 Memphis Reno-Tahoe Open in August, his best finish since a T7 at the 2007 Frys.com Open. Closed
Classic). Brother John is the coach of the Pepperdine University golf team that won 1997 with a 6-under 66 at Annandale Golf Club to finish T8 at the Viking Classic, his third top-10
NCAA Championship. In 1998, made PGA Championship history when he and father Al of the season. Finished a career-best 88th on the 2007 PGA TOUR money list, topping $1
became first father-son combo to compete in same PGA. million for the first time. Recorded three top-10s. In early July, a T2 at the Buick Open was
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion his best finish on the PGA TOUR since winning the 2005 84 LUMBER Classic. In first year of
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1999 Canon Greater Hartford Open. 2004 Chrysler Classic of a two-year exemption for winning the 2005 84 LUMBER Classic, rallied down the stretch,
Greensboro. with eight made cuts in final 10 starts of 2006, with three top-10s in that period. In 2005,
MONEY & POSITION: went from journeyman to U.S. Open contender to three-time winner on the Nationwide Tour
1997 — 395,472 — 62 2001 — 711,194 — 74 2005 — 309,559 — 176 to PGA TOUR champion in the span of three months. Became second player in TOUR history
1998 — 573,098 — 49 2002 — 582,592 — 113 2006 — 590,478 — 133 to win on Nationwide Tour and on PGA TOUR in same season (Paul Stankowski/1996), first
1999 — 1,541,409 — 19 2003 — 588,533 — 111 2007 — 91,750 — 217 sponsor exemption to win since Adam Scott at the 2003 Deutsche Bank Championship and
2000 — 564,918 — 85 2004 — 1,259,779 — 57 2008 — 165,600 — 205 first Nationwide Tour player who was promoted to the PGA TOUR via three wins to win on
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T9—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. TOUR in that same season. Finished 88th in the Official World Golf Ranking after beginning
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2000 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/2 the season No. 668. Began with rounds of 71-67 at Pinehurst No. 2 to share the second-
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—12; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—1 round lead at the U.S. Open in just his third start in a major championship. Was three back
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—290; in money—178; Top-10 finishes—25 of two-time champion Retief Goosen through 54 holes and played in the final grouping on
CAREER EARNINGS: $7,374,382 Sunday. A final-round, 14-over 84 dropped him to a T49. En route to U.S. Open, car was
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Canon Greater Hartford Open/37 broken into. Donations were made in Pinehurst, NC to replace various items. Three weeks
Nationwide Tour Alumnus later, won back-to-back Nationwide Tour events at the National Mining Association Pete
Dye Classic and Scholarship America Showdown. After a two-week break, captured the
Gogel, Matt Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet in Omaha, NE to become the first player in Nationwide
FULL NAME: Matthew John Gogel BIRTHDATE: February 9, Tour history to win three consecutive starts and the seventh player to receive the three-win
1971 BIRTHPLACE: Denver, CO RESIDENCE: Mission Hills, KS promotion to the PGA TOUR. Also, tied Sean Murphy and Matt Gogel for most career wins
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Blair; Kimball Ann on the Tour with six. Eagled his final hole, a par 4, to shoot 59 in the second round of the
(8/14/01), Thomas Matthew (7/8/04) EDUCATION: University of Cox Classic, tying the Nationwide Tour 18-hole mark. Finished the season No. 2 on the 2005
Kansas (1994, Communications) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Thoroughbred Nationwide Tour money list with $356,579. Made first TOUR start as a member at the Buick
racing, fly fishing, skiing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 OTHER Championship in Hartford, where he finished T73. In his fourth start as a member, picked
INFORMATION: Did not compete on the PGA TOUR in 2008. Has up his first TOUR victory at the 84 LUMBER Classic by a stroke over Carlos Franco. Shared
worked as an announcer on GOLF CHANNEL the last two seasons. first-round lead with three others at 7-under 65. After an even-par second round, posted
In 2003, posted best finish on TOUR since his victory at 2002 Pebble 67 in third round to take two-stroke lead over Franco and three others into final round of
Beach National Pro-Am with a third at the 2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. In 2002, play. A 2-under 70 on Sunday good for first TOUR victory in 71st career start. Day after 84
captured his first TOUR victory at the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am two years LUMBER victory, played in Nationwide Tour shootout at Albertsons Boise Open, with Troy
after finishing T2 and being overtaken by Tiger Woods on the back nine. This time he came Matteson and LPGA players Annika Sorenstam, Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis and Juli
from four back after 54 holes to overtake Pat Perez. Made a 35-foot birdie putt on the 18th Inkster, and then in the tournament. Played because the tournament offered a sponsor

exemption when he got out of college. Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1998-2000, 2002 MONEY & POSITION:
and 2004. Made the cut in 13 of 25 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2004, and finished 1995 — 0 2002 — 0 2006 — 674,002 — 124
No. 73 on the money list, with $79,064. Made the cut in 12 of 30 events on the PGA TOUR 1999 — 5,961 — 308 2003 — 128,013 2007 — 785,180 — 125
in 2003, but lost card after finishing No. 177 on the money list. One of four players to 2000 — 0 2004 — 565,014 — 132 2008 — 245,281 — 192
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win multiple tournaments in 2002 on the Nationwide Tour. Back-to-back victories at the 2001 — 8,863 2005 — 401,140 — 160
Oregon Classic and Albertsons Boise Open propelled him to No. 6 on the money list, with BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T14—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.
$241,940. Became the sixth player in the history of the Nationwide Tour to post consecutive PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–3 times, most recent 2008 Wyndham
victories and was the fifth player to do so in consecutive weeks. Finished T14 at the 2000 Championship/2
Qualifying Tournament to earn his 2001 TOUR card. Made the cut in 12 of 30 events, with 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—30; in money—14; Top-10 finishes—0
two top-25 finishes in 2001 on TOUR. Made the cut in 11 of 19 events on the Nationwide CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—158; in money—76; Top-10 finishes—6
Tour in 2000. Posted first career win at the 2000 New Mexico Classic with a 14-under-par CAREER EARNINGS: $2,813,454
total to break Dick Mast’s tournament record by one stroke. Finished 30th on the money list Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Las Vegas Invitational/65
with $133,966. Amateur: Winner of the 1997 California State Amateur and the California Nationwide Tour Alumnus
State Open. Member of Pepperdine University’s 1997 NCAA Championship team. Coach at
Pepperdine was John Geiberger, son of Champions Tour veteran Al Geiberger and brother Gump, Scott
of PGA TOUR member Brent Geiberger. Member of victorious 1997 U.S. Walker Cup team. FULL NAME: Scott Edward Gump BIRTHDATE: December 17,
Appeared on “Last Call” with Carson Daly during the 2005 season. The two played junior 1965 BIRTHPLACE: Merritt Island, FL RESIDENCE: Windermere,
golf together growing up in Southern California. FL HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Christine; Sarah
EXEMPT STATUS: 134th on 2008 money list Gavin (5/13/99) EDUCATION: University of Miami (1987, Business
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2005 84 LUMBER Classic. Administration) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Whitewater rafting, music,
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (6): 2000 New Mexico Classic. 2002 Oregon Classic, movies TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1988 Q SCHOOL: 1990 OTHER
Albertsons Boise Open. 2005 National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic, Scholarship INFORMATION: Made two starts each on the PGA TOUR and
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America Showdown, Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet. Nationwide Tour in 2008, missing the cut in all four starts. In 2007,
MONEY & POSITION: split time between the PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour for the sev-
1998 — 0 2002 — 0 2006 — 717,005 — 118 enth consecutive season. Played in 12 PGA TOUR events, with one made cut, a T55 at the
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1999 — 20,385 — 255 2003 — 208,801 — 177 2007 — 1,105,985 — 88 Mayakoba Golf Classic. Played in 11 Nationwide Tour events, with a best finish of T27 at
2000 — 0 2004 — 0 2008 — 779,664 — 134 the Movistar Panama Championship. T17 at the 2006 B.C. Open is only top-25 TOUR finish
2001 — 180,451 — 178 2005 — 871,135 — 94 since 2000. Led the Nationwide Tour in 2005 in Driving Accuracy for the fourth consecu-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T8—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open, Viking Classic; tive season with an 80.7 average. Won the 2004 Albertsons Boise Open, his third career
T9—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Nationwide Tour title. Beat Michael Long and Jimmy Walker by two. Finished 31st on the
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2 times, most recent 2007 Frys.com Open ben- Nationwide Tour money list that season. Also won twice on the Nationwide Tour in 1994
efiting Shriners Hospitals for Children/1 when he won the Monterey Open and Greater Greenville Classic and placed second on the
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—33; in money—17; Top-10 finishes—3 money list to advance to the PGA TOUR. Failed to secure playing card despite participat-
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—163; in money—78; Top-10 finishes—11 ing in 36 PGA TOUR events in 2000. In 1999, manufactured finest season on PGA TOUR
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,883,427 with career-best four top-10s, including his third career runner-up finish. Also broke into
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Target World Challenge presented by top-40 on TOUR money list for first time with career-best $954,859, thanks to four top-10s.
Countrywide/77 Highlight of season came at THE PLAYERS Championship, a solo second place. In 1998, had
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002, 2005) two top-10s and seven top-25s to finish 73rd on the TOUR money list. Lost by one to Steve
Jones at the Quad City Classic. Earned his card for the first time in 1991 after finishing
GRöNBERG, Mathias (mat-TEE-us grown-BERG) third at the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Finished T2 to Jose Maria Olazabal at the
FULL NAME: Mathias Grönberg BIRTHDATE: March 12, 2001 INTERNATIONAL.
1970 BIRTHPLACE: Stockholm, Sweden RESIDENCE: Monaco EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran Member
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Tara; Lars Van (5/11/02), BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—1998 Quad City Classic,1999 THE PLAYERS
Ava Marie (5/4/05) EDUCATION: Swedish Golf School (1988, Championship, T2—1991 The International.
Economics) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, reading TURNED NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1994 Monterrey Open, Greater Greenville Classic.
PROFESSIONAL: 1990 Q SCHOOL: 2003, 2005, 2008 OTHER 2004 Albertsons Boise Open.
INFORMATION: Made 14 cuts in 30 starts on the PGA TOUR in MONEY & POSITION:
2008 with a best finish of T14 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. 1988 — 0 1995 — 184,828 — 99 2001 — 31,902 — 221
Successfully made his way through two final stages of the 2008 PGA 1989 — 0 1996 — 177,332 — 118 2002 — 23,610 — 227
TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn his card for the 2009 season. Fired a fourth-round, 1991 — 207,809 — 80 1997 — 209,672 — 109 2005 — 0
8-under 64 at PGA West in La Quinta, CA in the final stage and finished T18. For the second 1992 — 148,696 — 102 1998 — 402,092 — 73 2006 — 72,248 — 223
consecutive year in 2007, earned fully exempt status for 2008 (No. 125) late in the year. 1993 — 96,822 — 147 1999 — 954,732 — 40 2007 — 7,805 — 255
In 2006, he was 124th. Recorded the best finish of his TOUR career and his first top-10 1994 — 4,181 — 286 2000 — 193,460 — 165 2008 — 0
of the 2007 season with a T3 at the Valero Texas Open. Carded all four rounds in the 60s PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1998 Canon Greater Hartford Open/2
(65-65-65-69--264) for only the second time in his TOUR career (2005 B.C. Open). Moved 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
from 150th to 130th on the money list. The next week finished T7 at the Frys.com Open to CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—329; in money—192; Top-10 finishes—10
jump to No. 120 on the money list. Managed to stay in the top-125 on the money list thanks CAREER EARNINGS: $2,715,190
to a T37 finish at the Childern’s Miracle Network Classic, the last full-field event of the Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 Kemper Open/98
season. After finishing 160th on 2005 PGA TOUR money list, placed T26 at the Qualifying Nationwide Tour Graduate (1994)
Tournament in December to regain his status. Lone top-10 on TOUR was a T6 at the B.C.
Open. Also played seven events on the 2005 Nationwide Tour, earning one top-10, a T9 at GUTSCHEWSKI, Scott (Goo-CHESS-key)
the LaSalle Bank Open. Was a rookie on the PGA TOUR in 2004 and recorded first top-10 of FULL NAME: Scott Bernard Gutschewski BIRTHDATE: October
his TOUR career in only his 28th career start with a ninth-place finish at the 2004 Wachovia 1, 1976 BIRTHPLACE: Omaha, NE RESIDENCE: Omaha, NE;plays
Championship. Missed the cut in his last 10 starts and finished 132nd on the money list. out of Shadow Ridge CC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 260 FAMILY:
After seven previous attempts at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament, earned TOUR card for Wife, Amy; Luke (3/31/03), Isabelle (5/3/05); Trevor (3/26/07
2004 as medalist at the 2003 Qualifying Tournament. Ended three years without a victory EDUCATION: University of Nebraska SPECIAL INTERESTS:
on the European Tour when he won the 60th Italian Open Telecom Italia in 2003. In 2002, Spending time with family TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999
only played in 15 European Tour events due to the birth of his first child, Lars. Third victory Q SCHOOL: 2006 OTHER INFORMATION: Advanced to the PGA
on the European Tour came when he won the 2000 Mercedes-Benz South African Open. TOUR for the second time via the Nationwide Tour. Recorded four
At the 1998 Smurfit European Open at The K Club, won by 10 strokes, the largest winning top-10s on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, including a victory at the
margin that year. Member of the Dunhill Cup and World Cup teams. Claimed his first Rex Hospital Open. Won by two strokes over Esteban Toledo and Chad Ginn. Was the only
European Tour victory when he won the 1995 Canon European Masters. In his amateur days player in the field to post all four rounds in the 60s (67-69-68-66) on his way to a 14-under
he enrolled at the Gothenburg golf school as a 16-year-old 5-handicapper. Swedish Boys 270 finish and $90,000 payday. The win moved him to No. 8 on the official money list. Was
Champion in 1988, and British Youths champion two years later, then helped Sweden to T8 at the Oregon Classic. His T9 at the Nationwide Tour Championship secured his spot in
win the Eisenhower Trophy by 12 strokes ahead of the United States in New Zealand where “The 25,” finishing No. 21 on the money list. Finished No. 187 on the 2007 TOUR money
he won the individual title. Lists Monaco as home, but also has residences in New Jersey list, with $252,179. Finished inside the top 25 in two events, including a season-best T21
and Florida. Played soccer until age 16. Web site is mathiasgronberg.com. at the Stanford St. Jude Championship. With partial status in 2006, played in 19 events
EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament with first two career top-10s. Finished 167th on money list but retained card for 2007
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T3—2007 Valero Texas Open. with T22 finish at PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. First top-10 of 2006 came at Cialis

Western Open, a T10 with four rounds of par or better. Earned entry into event as a Monday 1987 — 210,786 — 48 1997 — 40,132 — 217 2007 — 0
qualifier. Two weeks later, recorded a career-best TOUR finish with a T6 at the B.C. Open 1988 — 28,551 — 179 1998 — 167,540 — 156
presented by Turning Stone Resort. Rookie on TOUR in 2005 after finishing 17th on the 1989 — 146,833 — 95 1999 — 24,110 — 250
2004 Nationwide Tour money list. Made 16 cuts in 27 TOUR starts and finished 149th on PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–5 times, most recent 1995 B.C. Open/2
the money list to earn partial status for 2006. Posted six top-25s with his best finish, a T13 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—564; in money—288; Top-10 finishes—38
at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Paired with Michelle Wie during the first two rounds CAREER EARNINGS: $2,476,014
of the John Deere Classic. Made the cut in 20 of 25 tournaments on the 2004 Nationwide Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Canon Greater Hartford Open/113
Tour, including seven top-10s and earned $206,308 in his second year on that circuit. Nationwide Tour Alumnus
Finished T2 at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic for his best showing of the season. A
T5 at the Miccosukee Championship propelled him from No. 21 to No. 14 on the money list HAYES, J.P.
with one tournament to play. Finished 26th on the 2003 Nationwide Tour money list during FULL NAME: John Patrick Hayes BIRTHDATE: August 2, 1965
his rookie season. Had eight top-25s in 12 starts, including his first title at the Monterey BIRTHPLACE: Appleton, WI RESIDENCE: El Paso, TX; plays out of
Peninsula Classic. Tournament-record 12-under 276 was four shots better than the previous El Paso CC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Laura; John
record and helped him garner a career-best $81,000. The victory assured him of a Sponsor Henry (9/27/01), Maggy Jean (12/8/03) EDUCATION: University of
Exemption into the 2004 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, where he missed the cut Texas-El Paso (1988, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly Fishing
in his first TOUR start. Has also played on the Tight Lies Tour, Prairie Tour, Hooters Tour TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989 Q SCHOOL: 1991, 1994, 1996,
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and the Canadian Tour. Played at Nebraska from 1997-99 and was part of Nebraska’s best 1997, 2004 OTHER INFORMATION: Made seven cuts in 26 starts
team in school history in 1999. Helped lead the Huskers to a 14th-place finish at the NCAA on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with a season-best T9 at the John Deere
Championships and had a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championship. Lists his father and Classic, where he won in 2002 and finished second in 2006. Finished
grandfather as giving him his start in golf. 176th on the money list, his worst finish since 1993. Gained national attention late in 2008
EXEMPT STATUS: 21st on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list for disqualifying himself from second stage of the Qualifying Tournament for inadvertently
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T6—2006 B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone using a nonconforming ball. Received several Sponsor Exemptions from 2009 tournaments
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Resort. as a result of his act. Competed in two events in the 2007 PGA TOUR’s Playoffs for the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2003 Monterey Peninsula Classic. 2008 The Rex FedExCup, following three top-10 finishes. Withdrew during the fourth round of the 2007
Hospital Open. PODS Championship due to minor chest pains and dizziness. Later diagnosed as vasovagal
Player Biographies
MONEY & POSITION: syncope, which causes low blood pressure. After taking more than a month off to recover,
2004 — 9,858 2006 — 379,488 — 167 finished a career-best T6 at THE PLAYERS Championship. Led after the first round of the
2005 — 485,487 — 149 2007 — 252,179 — 187 Children’s Miracle Network Classic with a 7-under 65 before finishing T9, his third top 10
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2005 Michelin Championship at Las Vegas/1 of the season. In 2006, playing out of the 126-150 category, finished in the top 125 in just
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—69; in money—35; Top-10 finishes—2 19 starts to earn full status for 2007. Finished second at the John Deere Classic. Trailed
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,127,012 54-hole leader John Senden by four entering the final round, but Sunday’s 6-under-par
Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone 65 fell one short of Senden’s 265 total. In 2005, made only 10 cuts in 22 TOUR starts and
Invitational/236 finished out of the top 125 for the second consecutive season. Finished T2 at the B.C. Open
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004, 2008) thanks to closing rounds of 64-66. Finished T4 at the Reno-Tahoe Open in late August. In
2004, finished out of the top 125 (No. 174) for the first time since 1997. Retained his card by
finishing T26 at Qualifying Tournament. Closed with a 5-under 67 to make it on the number
H and finish in the top 30 and ties. Finished in the top 125 (112th) for the sixth consecutive
season in 2003 with seven top-25s, including solo eighth at the Reno-Tahoe Open. In
2002, enjoyed an outstanding season with career-best earnings of $955,271 capped by
HALLBERG, Gary second career TOUR victory at John Deere Classic. T16 at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic was
FULL NAME: Gary Hallberg BIRTHDATE: May 31, 1958 highlighted by PGA TOUR record-tying eight consecutive birdies (13-18, 1-2) at the Palmer
BIRTHPLACE: Berwyn, IL RESIDENCE: Castle Rock, CO Course at PGA West. Shot then-tournament record 7-under 28 on the front-nine at Brown
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 162 FAMILY: Wife, Shirley; Kristina Deer Park in the Milwaukee tournament. Picked up second career victory at the John Deere
(8/19/92), Eric Anders (1/10/94) EDUCATION: Wake Forest Classic, four years, one month and 14 days after his first. Set tournament course record
University (1980) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, sports, business and tied the tournament record with a 10-under 61 in the second round. Set the tourna-
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1980 JOINED TOUR: 1980 OTHER ment record in relation to par at 22-under 262 (David Frost, 21-under 259 at Oakwood CC
INFORMATION: Split the 2008 season between the Champions in 1993). Recorded three top-10s in 2001 to finish in the top 100 on the money list for the
Tour and the Nationwide Tour. Turned in a solid rookie season on fourth consecutive year. In 2000, recorded five top-10s, including the first runner-up finish of
the Champions Tour, with two top-10 finishes. Best finish was a his career and the second third-place finish of his career at the Honda Classic. Later earned
T2 at the 3M Championship. Made only two of six cuts on the Nationwide Tour. Split the second career third-place finish at Greater Milwaukee Open. In 1998, became the fourth
2001-07 seasons between the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide Tour. Played in seven PGA first-time winner with playoff victory over Jim Furyk at rain-shortened Buick Classic. Arrived
TOUR events in 2007, missing the cut in each. Best finish on Nationwide Tour in 2007 was at Westchester CC having broken 70 just once all year and with earnings of $16,712.
a T50 at the Legend Financial Group Classic. Finished T24 at the 2006 B.C. Open presented Started with 66 in first round for T2, two strokes out of lead. Second round took place over
by Turning Stone Resort, his first top-25 finish on the TOUR since the 1998 season. In Saturday and Sunday due to heavy rains. Birdied 17 and 18 Sunday morning to complete 67
2002, won the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic on the Nationwide Tour. In 2001, finished and tie Furyk for lead. Both players recorded 68s in the third and final round, which included
solo second at the Samsung Canadian PGA Championship on the Nationwide Tour. NBC an eagle by Furyk and birdie by Hayes on 54th hole. In playoff, Hayes sank 7-foot birdie putt
and CNBC golf analyst in 2001. Won third career TOUR title at the 1992 Buick Southern on first extra hole to earn two-year exemption and $324,000. Previous best TOUR finish
Open. Collected his second TOUR win at the 1987 Greater Milwaukee Open. Winner of was T6 at the 1992 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic. Best finish of 1997 was a T8 at the Shell
1986 Chrysler Team Championship with Scott Hoch. First TOUR title was at the 1982 Isuzu- Houston Open, where he shot 64 on Saturday for his low round of the year. Finished 135th
Andy Williams San Diego Open. Won 1981 Lille Open in France and 1982 Chunichi Crowns on money list and returned to Qualifying Tournament for fourth time. Finished 13th at 1996
Invitational in Japan. In 1980, became first TOUR player to earn playing privileges without PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to gain fully exempt status on TOUR. Finished 14th on
going through the Qualifying Tournament. PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year in 1980. As an Nationwide Tour money list in on strength of victory at Miami Valley Open.
amateur, was first four-time first-team All-America selection. That feat later was matched EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
by Phil Mickelson, David Duval and Bryce Molder. Won 1979 NCAA Championship and PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
1978-79 North and South Amateur. Member 1977 U.S. Walker Cup team. Started Saturday PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1998 Buick Classic. 2002 John Deere Classic.
Series Pro-Am held in conjunction with TOUR events. NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1996 Miami Valley Open.
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion MONEY & POSITION:
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2 1992 — 72,830 — 155 1999 — 436,302 — 89 2005 — 531,704 — 138
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1983 Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open. 1987 Greater 1993 — 6,650 — 253 2000 — 838,054 — 57 2006 — 701,433 — 122
Milwaukee Open. 1992 Buick Southern Open. 1995 — 111,696 — 153 2001 — 622,964 — 82 2007 — 890,815 — 114
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. 1996 — 0 2002 — 955,271 — 66 2008 — 312,152 — 176
MONEY & POSITION: 1997 — 160,722 — 135 2003 — 585,331 — 112
1980 — 75,844 — 56 1990 — 128,954 — 121 2000 — 19,212 — 228 1998 — 555,272 — 51 2004 — 260,816 — 174
1981 — 45,793 — 92 1991 — 273,546 — 62 2001 — 15,296 — 230 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T9—John Deere Classic.
1982 — 36,192 — 113 1992 — 236,629 — 67 2002 — 0 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2002 John Deere Classic/2
1985 — 108,872 — 75 1995 — 99,332 — 160 2005 — 7,160 — 262 CAREER EARNINGS: $7,042,010
1986 — 68,479 — 121 1996 — 2,544 — 358 2006 — 35,693 — 237 Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 Memorial Tournament/86

HEINEN, Mike MONEY & POSITION:
FULL NAME: William Michael Heinen, Jr. BIRTHDATE: January 1999 — 0 2004 — 0 2008 — 301,015 — 178
17, 1967 BIRTHPLACE: Rayne, LA RESIDENCE: Lake Charles, 2000 — 127,412 — 184 2005 — 355,488 — 171
LA HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 215 FAMILY: Wife, Kathy; Olivia 2002 — 127,346 — 192 2007 — 649,342 — 136
Player biographies
Kathryn (1/25/96), William Michael III (6/16/99), Christopher Thomas BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T11—Stanford St. Jude Championship, Legends
(12/22/04) EDUCATION: University of Louisiana-Lafayette SPECIAL Reno-Tahoe Open.
INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989 Q PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2008 Wyndham Championship/1
SCHOOL: 1993, 2002 OTHER INFORMATION: Missed all seven 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—17; in money—7; Top-10 finishes—0
cuts in 2008 PGA TOUR appearances, while making three of 13 cuts CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—132; in money—46; Top-10 finishes—4
on the Nationwide Tour. Had two top-25 finishes on the Nationwide CAREER EARNINGS: $1,560,603
Tour in 2008. Played 21 Nationwide Tour events in 2007, garnering two top-25s, including Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 BMW Championship/358
a T6 at the Oregon Classic. Missed cut in only start on PGA TOUR at the Mayakoba Golf Nationwide Tour Graduate (1999)
Classic. Split 2006 between the Nationwide Tour (15 events) and PGA TOUR (five) with
five made cuts on the Nationwide Tour. Had one top-25 in 2005, a T16 at the Chitimacha HENSBY, Mark
Louisiana Open on the Nationwide Tour. Lone PGA TOUR top-10 in 2004 was a T8 at the FULL NAME: Mark Adam Hensby BIRTHDATE: June 29, 1972
Chrysler Classic of Tucson. Earned a career-best $432,417 in 2003 to finish 138th on the BIRTHPLACE: Melbourne, Australia RESIDENCE: Mesa, AZ
final money list. Recorded his career-low round on TOUR at the 2003 Greater Milwaukee HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 150 FAMILY: Chase (2/7/00) SPECIAL
Open with a 62 at Brown Deer Park Golf Course. Split time between PGA TOUR and INTERESTS: Cars, movies TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 OTHER
Nationwide Tour in 2002. Made $138,041 and finished 26th on the Nationwide Tour money INFORMATION: Made the cut in nine of 26 starts on the 2008 PGA
list. Turned in his first TOUR top-10 since 1998 with his T5 at the 2002 John Deere Classic. TOUR, with three top-25 finishes. Posted a T4 at the EDS Byron
Held first-round lead after a 63. Lone TOUR victory, a three-stroke win at the 1994 Shell Nelson Championship for his only top-10 and his first since finishing
Houston Open, came in 10th start. Lost playoff to Davis Love III at 1995 Freeport-McMoRan runner-up at the 2007 Fry’s Electronics Open. Stood one shot behind
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Classic. Prior to earning membership on TOUR, played Canadian and Nationwide Tours. 36-hole leader Adam Scott, but a third-round 73 derailed his title
Two-time NCAA All-America at Louisiana-Lafayette. hopes. Ended the 2007 season by recording his only top-10 finish with a runner-up effort at
the inaugural Fry’s Electronics Open that earned his TOUR card for 2008. Second-round 61
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EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion

PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 was a career best and moved him from T80 to T2. Runner-up finish to Mike Weir marked his
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1994 Shell Houston Open. first top-five finish since the 2005 John Deere Classic (T4). His $540,000 check moved him
MONEY & POSITION: from 151st on the money list to 99th with $969,731 in his final start of the season. Plagued
1991 — 0 1999 — 0 2005 — 6,300 — 265 by a nagging foot injury in 2006, fell out of the top 150 on the money list as he was limited
1994 — 390,963 — 40 2000 — 5,018 — 249 2006 — 0 to just 16 events. Injury stemmed from a car crash suffered earlier in the year, Consulted
1995 — 350,920 — 52 2001 — 50,838 — 213 2007 — 0 with Jose Maria Olazabal, whose career was nearly cut short in the 1990s due to foot prob-
1996 — 102,588 — 161 2002 — 246,853 — 166 2008 — 0 lems, later diagnosed as back problem. In 2005, recorded top-10s in two majors (Masters
1997 — 3,000 — 330 2003 — 432,417 — 138 and U.S. Open) and earned a berth on International Presidents Cup squad. In Masters debut
1998 — 93,134 — 185 2004 — 166,185 — 195 and second career major championship start, posted first major top-10 with a T5. Along
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2003 Greater Milwaukee Open/4 with Rod Pampling, led group of eight Australians that participated. In his U.S. Open debut
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—7; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 two months later, finished T3, five strokes behind champion Michael Campbell. Captured
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—208; in money—90; Top-10 finishes—9 his first win on the European Tour by defeating Henrik Stenson on the second playoff hole
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,848,216 of the Scandinavian Masters after finishing with a final-round 65 to make it into the play-
Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 Buick Classic/90 off. Won first TOUR title at the 2004 John Deere Classic and made first trip to THE TOUR
Nationwide Tour Alumnus Championship. Runner-up finish at BellSouth Classic, one stroke behind Zach Johnson.
First TOUR victory came with a par 3 on the second playoff hole to beat John E. Morgan
HEINTZ, Bob at the John Deere Classic. Posted rounds of 68-65-69-66—268, overcoming four-shot lead
FULL NAME: Robert Edward Heintz BIRTHDATE: May 1, 1970 of Jose Coceres in the final round. Earned a career-best $684,000. Became the 16th first-
BIRTHPLACE: Syosset, NY RESIDENCE: Clearwater, FL; plays time winner in John Deere Classic history. Recorded an ace in the first round, becoming
out of Countryside CC (Clearwater, FL) HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 210 the first player since Jim Furyk (2002 Memorial Tournament) to post an ace and win in the
FAMILY: Wife, Nancy; Eryn (5/20/96), Phillip John (6/8/99), Daniel same week. In first TOUR Championship appearance, finished T4 to jump to No. 40 in the
Robert (3/28/02) EDUCATION: Yale University (1992, Economics) Official World Golf Ranking. Made the cut in 17 of 23 events on the 2003 Nationwide Tour.
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Novels, chess, family vacations, puzzles, cars Collected $276,519 to finish No. 7 on the final money list. Earned his third career victory
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992 Q SCHOOL: 2001, 2004, 2006, at the Henrico County Open. Posted a final-round 9-under 63 to finish regulation tied with
2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Played the PGA TOUR in 2000, 2002, Zach Johnson at 20-under-par. Birdied the first playoff hole for the victory. In 2001, his
2006 and 2008 and the Nationwide Tour in 1994, 1999, 2001, 2003-04 first season on TOUR, finished 186th on money list and recorded only top-10, a T9 at the
and 2006-07. Made seven cuts in 17 starts on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with a best finish Touchstone Energy Tucson Open, during his first event as a member. Second Nationwide
coming with a T11 at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Successfully made his way through Tour victory came during the 2000 season at the Carolina Classic. Defeated Manny Zerman
final two stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status for on seventh extra playoff hole. In 1998, set tournament mark with 20-under 260 at Fort Smith
the 2009 season. Finished 136th on the 2007 money list with three top-25s, including two Classic, his first Nationwide Tour victory. Winner of numerous other tournaments, including
top-10 finishes in 27 starts. Birdied the final three holes of the final round to finish T5 at the 1996 Illinois Open by eight strokes and the 1994 Illinois State Amateur.
the 2007 U.S. Bank Championship, matching best career finish on the PGA TOUR (2005 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
Valero Texas Open). One week later, finished T5 at the 2007 Canadian Open with four PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
rounds in the 60s. Top-10s in two-week span matched career totals. In two weeks, jumped PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2004 John Deere Classic.
from 174th to 121st on the season money list. Earned TOUR card for 2007 with T8 finish NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1998 Fort Smith Classic. 2000 Carolina Classic.
at 2006 Qualifying Tournament. Finished 43rd on Nationwide Tour money list in 2006, with 2003 Henrico County Open.
four top-10s in 29 starts. Best finish was T5 at The Rex Hospital Open. In 2005, posted lone MONEY & POSITION:
TOUR top-10 of the season and only the second of his career with his T5 finish at the Valero 1995 — 0 2003 — 8,880 2007 — 969,731 — 102
Texas Open. His $133,000 paycheck was more than he made in his first two seasons as a 1996 — 3,799 — 332 2004 — 2,718,766 — 15 2008 — 480,483 — 156
member of the TOUR. Finished 77th on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2004. Also logged 1997 — 0 2005 — 1,312,637 — 59
two top-10s in 2003 where he finished 44th on money list. In 2002, posted two top-25s and 2001 — 155,629 — 186 2006 — 251,883 — 183
finished 192nd on TOUR money list. First career top-10 was T10 at the 2000 B.C. Open in BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T4—EDS Byron Nelson Championship.
his rookie season. Won twice on Nationwide Tour in 1999, at the Shreveport Open and PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2007 Fry’s Electronics Open/2
season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship. Playoff victory in final event moved him 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—26; in money—9; Top-10 finishes—1
from 16th to sixth on final money list and gave him his first TOUR card. From January 1996 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—150; in money—77; Top-10 finishes—14
through March 1997, gave up on golf to pursue career as a financial analyst. Three-time Ivy CAREER EARNINGS: $5,901,807
League champion at Yale. 1992 Academic All-America. Recruited to play basketball at Yale. Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro/27
Lists heroes as Jack Nicklaus in golf and former President George H.W. Bush in politics. Nationwide Tour Graduate (2000, 2003)
Dad brought him to local municipal course at age 6 or 7 to learn golf.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T5—2005 Valero Texas Open, 2007 U.S. Bank
Championship in Milwaukee, Canadian Open.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1999 Shreveport Open, TOUR Championship.

HJERTSTEDT, Gabriel (YET-stead) old to win twice in a single season since Hale Irwin in 1990. Only Julius Boros (age 47
FULL NAME: Gabriel Hjertstedt BIRTHDATE: December 5, 1971 and 48 in 1967 and ‘68), Sam Snead (age 47 in 1960) and Irwin had won multiple times at
BIRTHPLACE: Umea, Sweden RESIDENCE: Atlantic Beach, FL age 45 or older. Victory at 2001 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic was first in 94 starts
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Wife, Angela; Axel Gabriel and at 45 years, five months and five days, made him the oldest TOUR winner since Tom
(12/14/00), Bianca Marie Ealy (9/7/05) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snow Watson won the 1998 MasterCard Colonial at age 48. Fired a closing-round 64 to claim the
skiing, surfing, boating TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1990 Q Advil Western Open, edging Davis Love III by a stroke. Won second Greater Milwaukee
SCHOOL: 1996 OTHER INFORMATION: Made one cut in four starts Open in 1997 and that year, had a career-high 11 top-10 finishes, including a second at
on the PGA TOUR in 2008 and six cuts in 16 starts on the Nationwide THE PLAYERS Championship, T6 at the PGA Championship and T10 at both the U.S. Open
Tour, with his best finish being a T19 at the Mexico Open. Claimed and THE TOUR Championship. Won 1996 Vardon Trophy with 70.08 scoring average. Six
back-to-back T22s on the 2007 Nationwide Tour in February. Did not top-three finishes in 1996, topped by wire-to-wire victory at the Michelob Championship at
make a cut on the PGA TOUR in 2007. Earned his first top-10 on the PGA TOUR in almost Kingsmill. Shot back-to-back 65s on weekend at 1995 Greater Milwaukee Open for three-
five years with a T9 at the 2006 Chrysler Classic of Tucson, an event he won in 1999. The stroke victory. Lost playoff to Payne Stewart at 1995 Shell Houston Open after holding a
1997 B.C. Open champion recorded his second top-10 of the season and the ninth of his five-stroke lead through 54 holes. After four years without a victory, captured 1994 Bob
career with a T6 finish at the 2006 B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort. Led by one Hope Chrysler Classic. Three weeks after playoff loss to Nick Faldo at 1989 Masters, won
through 54 holes at Atunyote Golf Club. Has spent much of the past five years splitting time Las Vegas Invitational in playoff over Robert Wrenn. Donated $100,000 of his winnings to
between the PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour. Best finish since winning in 1999 was a T4 at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital in Orlando. Has a floor named after him at the Arnold
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the 2001 Greater Greensboro Classic. In 1999, had career high in earnings of $933,033 (No. Palmer Hospital thanks to his family’s donations. Although son Cameron was success-
41). Earned second PGA TOUR title at 1999 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open and became fully treated elsewhere for rare bone infection in right leg, he and wife Sally are strong
the first Swedish player to earn two victories on TOUR. Final-round 68, which included a supporters of Orlando facility. First victory came in rookie season of 1980, winning first of
double bogey on 72nd hole, earned a tie with Tommy Armour III. Sank a 25-foot birdie two Quad Cities Opens. Runner-up to John Cook at 1978 U.S. Amateur. Member of 1975
putt on first extra hole for victory that marked second time in three years he had won on national championship team at Wake Forest. An All-America selection in 1977 and 1978
TOUR. Became first Swedish player to win on the PGA TOUR with victory at the 1997 B.C. when he won the Atlantic Coast Conference title. Has had 30 holes-in-one in his career.
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Open in what likely would have been his last start of the year, earning $234,000. Trailed Brother Buddy was a professional bowler, while their father won All-American honors in
by one through 54 holes. Final-round 70 enough for win and moved him from 226th to 84th baseball at Wake Forest.
Player Biographies
on season money list. In 1996, after overcoming dislocation of temporomandibular joint,
which helped force him off European Tour in 1995, earned PGA TOUR card for following PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-2
year via ninth-place finish in Qualifying Tournament. In 1990, competed on the PGA Tour of PGA TOUR VICTORIES (11): 1980 Quad Cities Open. 1982 USF&G Classic. 1984 Miller
Australasia and earned 1990 Rookie of the Year honors. Born in Sweden, family emigrated High Life QCO. 1989 Las Vegas Invitational. 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. 1995 Greater
to Queensland, Australia, when he was 11 and he learned to play golf there. Turned pro- Milwaukee Open. 1996 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. 1997 Greater Milwaukee
fessional at age 18 and played on Australian, European and Japanese Tours prior to PGA Open. 2001 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic, Advil Western Open. 2003 Ford
TOUR. Credited move to Jacksonville, FL, area in November 1998 with helping improve his Championship at Doral.
game as he could practice with neighbors David Duval, Fred Funk and Vijay Singh. MONEY & POSITION:
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 1980 — 45,600 — 77 1989 — 670,680 — 10 1998 — 1,237,053 — 17
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0 1981 — 49,606 — 87 1990 — 333,978 — 40 1999 — 1,172,692 — 33
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1997 B.C. Open. 1999 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. 1982 — 193,862 — 16 1991 — 520,038 — 27 2000 — 1,368,888 — 33
MONEY & POSITION: 1983 — 144,605 — 37 1992 — 84,798 — 146 2001 — 2,875,319 — 7
1997 — 279,624 — 89 2001 — 296,273 — 147 2005 — 0 1984 — 224,345 — 27 1993 — 403,742 — 37 2002 — 1,465,173 — 38
1998 — 167,072 — 157 2002 — 69,186 — 210 2006 — 251,235 — 184 1985 — 186,020 — 35 1994 — 804,559 — 11 2003 — 1,198,250 — 59
1999 — 933,033 — 41 2003 — 12,780 — 248 2007 — 0 1986 — 222,077 — 36 1995 — 792,643 — 18 2004 — 1,239,360 — 60
2000 — 296,189 — 138 2004 — 22,870 — 243 2008 — 11,495 — 252 1987 — 391,747 — 20 1996 — 1,039,564 — 9 2005 — 31,130 — 237
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T63—AT&T Classic. 1988 — 397,599 — 26 1997 — 1,393,788 — 6 2008 — 11,385 — 254
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 65–3 times, most recent 2006 Chrysler Classic of BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T65—The Honda Classic.
Tucson/3 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/2
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—4; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—202; in money—78; Top-10 finishes—9 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—643; in money—497; Top-10 finish-
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,339,756 es—163
Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 PGA Championship/112 CAREER EARNINGS: $18,498,499
Nationwide Tour Alumnus Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Las Vegas Invitational/11
HUSTON, John
HOCH, Scott (HOAK) FULL NAME: Johnny Ray Huston BIRTHDATE: June 1, 1961
FULL NAME: Scott Mabon Hoch BIRTHDATE: November 24, 1955 BIRTHPLACE: Mt. Vernon, IL RESIDENCE: Palm Harbor, FL;
BIRTHPLACE: Raleigh, NC RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL HEIGHT: 5-11 plays out of Innisbrook Golf Resort HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 155
WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Sally; Cameron (5/1/84), Katie (5/16/86) FAMILY: Wife, Suzanne; Jessica (11/9/87), Travis (3/29/93)
EDUCATION: Wake Forest University (1978, Communications) EDUCATION: Auburn University SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1979 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1983 Q SCHOOL: 1987, 2008 OTHER
Q SCHOOL: Fall 1979 OTHER INFORMATION: In 2008, made his INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status with a T4 finish at
first appearance on the PGA TOUR since 2005 at The Honda Classic the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Made the cut in 11 of
and finished T65 at PGA National. Teamed with Kenny Perry to win 18 starts on the 2008 PGA TOUR, with five top-25 finishes (the most
the Merrill Lynch Shootout in mid-December. Was the first multiple since the 2005 season). Finished outside of the top 125 (No. 153) for the third consecutive
Champions Tour winner in 2008, claiming a pair of titles in Florida in back-to-back starts. season. Three consecutive 70s left him just one behind the 54-hole leader at the Ginn sur
Was among the top-three in three other events and pocketed more than $1.4 million in Mer Classic, before a final-round 73 left him two back with a season-best T7. Played in
earnings, his best money-making year since 2002. First win of the 2008 season came at the 16 events on the 2007 TOUR with best finish a T21 at the Frys.com Open. In 2006, made
Allianz Championship in Boca Raton. Birdied three of his final four holes on the Old Course 12 cuts in 27 events entered and posted one top-10, a fourth-place finish at the Bob Hope
at Broken Sound to prevail by one stroke over Bruce Lietzke and Brad Bryant. Won the fol- Chrysler Classic. Fell out of the top 125 for just the second time in his 19-year TOUR career.
lowing week near Naples at The ACE Group Classic. Trailed by two strokes after 36 holes In 2005, his best stretch of the season was a two-week period in September that included
but a closing, 4-under-par 68 included a critical birdie on the 18th hole that eventually got a T11 at the Bell Canadian Open and a T5 at the 84 LUMBER Classic. Clinched spot in
him into a playoff with Tom Kite, Tom Jenkins and Bryant. Made an 8-foot birdie on the first top 125 on the money list with T20 finish at Chrysler Championship. Turned in his best
extra hole to win. Victory gave him multiple wins in a season for the first time since 2001 finish in a World Golf Championships event with a T9 at the 2004 Accenture Match Play
on the PGA TOUR. Played his first full season on the Champions Tour in 2007 and finished Championship. Held a share of the 54-hole lead with Vijay Singh at the 2004 Shell Houston
22nd on the money list, posting his first career win by two strokes over D.A. Weibring at the Open at 7-under-par. Finished solo third. Won for the second time in the 2000s with his
FedEx Kinko’s Classic near Austin, TX, in May. Was perhaps the PGA TOUR’s most consis- victory at the 2003 Southern Farm Bureau Classic, his seventh career victory. Birdied three
tent performer from 1982 through 2002 when he finished among the top 40 on the money of final four holes to defeat Brenden Pappas, who shot a final-round 10-under 62, by a
list every year during that 20-year span except for 1992 when surgery to repair a shoulder stroke. Collected his sixth TOUR victory in 2000 and was among the top-10 eight times.
injury slowed him. Last of 11 PGA TOUR victories came at the 2003 Ford Championship Earned three-stroke victory at the inaugural Tampa Bay Classic, his fifth victory in the state
at Doral, his fifth win since turning 40. Shared the third-round lead with Bob Tway, then of Florida. Win occurred on home course, Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course. Won
went on to defeat Jim Furyk with birdie on the third extra hole. Play was suspended due consolation match at 1999 Accenture Match Play Championship, defeating Steve Pate. Best
to darkness on Sunday night while both players were on the green on the second playoff four-day performance at the time by any player on TOUR at 1998 United Airlines Hawaiian
hole. Had his career year in money earnings in 2001 when at age 45, he made $2,875,319 Open, where he broke the 72-hole scoring record in relation to par with a 28-under-par 260
(seventh on money list) and claimed a pair of tournament titles. Became the first 45-year- to capture his fourth TOUR title. Rounds of 63-65-66-66 included 31 birdies and only three

bogeys. Record has since been eclipsed. Closed year with fifth TOUR victory at National Car 15 as member of Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association. Played with Aaron Stewart, the
Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort and for first time in career earned two wins late Payne Stewart’s son, in the 2004 Father-Son Challenge.
in a season. Shot course-record 61 at Muirfield Village GC during second round of the 1996 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
Memorial Tournament. Earned third victory at 1994 Doral-Ryder Open. Entered final round PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
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four strokes behind, but closing 66 good for three-stroke victory. Fired closing 62 to overtake PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): 1992 Northern Telecom Open. 1993 Phoenix Open, U.S. Open.
Mark O’Meara and win the 1992 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic, where winning 1994 Buick Classic. 1995 THE PLAYERS Championship, Kemper Open, Sprint International.
total of 26-under-par 262 was one off TOUR record for most strokes below par in 72-hole 1998 U.S. Open.
event. Earned first TOUR victory at windswept 1990 Honda Classic, where he held off MONEY & POSITION:
strong Mark Calcavecchia challenge to win by two strokes. Medalist at the 1987 Qualifying 1988 — 3,686 — 256 1995 — 1,378,966 — 3 2002 — 1,127,740 — 56
Tournament. Won 1985 Florida Open (non-TOUR event). Sister Julie Jones caddied for him 1989 — 5,100 — 233 1996 — 540,916 — 31 2003 — 1,132,001 — 64
during record-breaking performance at 1997 United Airlines Hawaiian Open. With daughter 1990 — 132,986 — 115 1997 — 877,832 — 24 2004 — 837,482 — 96
Jessica, won the Father-Daughter tournament at 1997 National Car Rental Golf Classic at 1991 — 228,242 — 72 1998 — 1,155,314 — 20 2005 — 422,748 — 155
Walt Disney World Resort. Suffered bursitis in left shoulder in 1997. Sleeps on magnetic 1992 — 795,279 — 9 1999 — 849,994 — 48 2006 — 524,198 — 146
mattress cover and wears magnets in soles of shoes for relief. 1993 — 932,335 — 7 2000 — 753,709 — 62 2007 — 409,189 — 160
EXEMPT STATUS: T4 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament 1994 — 442,588 — 35 2001 — 905,628 — 59 2008 — 500,155 — 152
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T10—PODS Championship.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (7): 1990 Honda Classic. 1992 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–1993 Southwestern Bell Colonial/4
Classic. 1994 Doral-Ryder Open. 1998 United Airlines Hawaiian Open, National Car Rental 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—28; in money—17; Top-10 finishes—1
Golf Classic/Disney. 2000 Tampa Bay Classic. 2003 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—525; in money—354; Top-10 finishes—62
MONEY & POSITION: CAREER EARNINGS: $13,956,088
1987 — 1,055 — 287 1995 — 294,574 — 64 2003 — 1,565,119 — 42 Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 Skins Game/13
1988 — 150,301 — 78 1996 — 506,173 — 37 2004 — 874,280 — 90
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1989 — 203,207 — 68 1997 — 151,840 — 141 2005 — 657,970 — 120

1990 — 435,690 — 30 1998 — 1,544,110 — 10 2006 — 431,025 — 159 FULL NAME: Stephen Kent Jones BIRTHDATE: January 8, 1967
1991 — 395,853 — 40 1999 — 1,519,387 — 21 2007 — 170,570 — 202 BIRTHPLACE: Portales, NM RESIDENCE: Albuquerque, NM
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1992 — 515,453 — 26 2000 — 1,631,695 — 25 2008 — 496,876 — 153 HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 150 FAMILY: Wife, JoAnna; Lauren Marie
1993 — 681,441 — 15 2001 — 505,252 — 100 (10/11/00), Samuel Kent (10/8/02) EDUCATION: University of New
1994 — 731,499 — 16 2002 — 1,299,053 — 45 Mexico (1990, Business Administration; 1991, Masters, Business
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T7—Ginn sur Mer Classic. Admininstration) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Reading, fishing TURNED
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2 times, most recent 2002 Buick Challenge/3 PROFESSIONAL: 1992 Q SCHOOL: 1997, 2007, 2008 OTHER
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—18; in money—11; Top-10 finishes—1 INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status for the second con-
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—533; in money—351; Top-10 finishes—82 secutive season via the PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Made it
CAREER EARNINGS: $14,762,421 through the final two stages at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Tampa Bay Classic/16 status for 2009. Fired six rounds of par or better at PGA West in La Quinta, CA. in the final
stage to finish T18. Claimed four top-25 finishes on the PGA TOUR in 2008 with his best
finish being a T19 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Finished T11 at 2007 the
J Qualifying Tournament. Ended the season 134th on the money list in 2007. At the 2007
Viking Classic recorded his best effort of the season with a T8, his best performance since a
T6 at the 2006 84 Lumber Classic. Two weeks later, continued to climb up the TOUR money
JANZEN, Lee list with a T10 at the 2007 Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. With
FULL NAME: Lee MacLeod Janzen BIRTHDATE: August 28, 1964 paycheck of $96,000, jumped from No. 152 to No. 141 with three events remaining in the
BIRTHPLACE: Austin, MN RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL HEIGHT: 6-0 season. Has recorded eight of his nine career top-10s in the last five years. In 2006, rallied
WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Beverly; Connor MacLeod (10/20/93) down the stretch to retain his card, finishing a career-best 101st, his fourth consecutive
EDUCATION: Florida Southern College (1986, Marketing) season in the top 125. T6 at the 84 Lumber Classic was his best finish. Placed in the top
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Christian music, reading, snow skiing, com- 125 for the third consecutive season in 2005. Finished the year missing the cut in the last
edy TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1986 Q SCHOOL: 1989 OTHER two full-field events, but his $629,944 total was enough to secure 123rd on the money list
INFORMATION: Finished 152nd on the 2008 PGA TOUR money list, for 2005. In 2004, finished in the top 125 for the second straight season, thanks in part
his fourth consecutive season outside of the top 125. Made the most to a T17 at the final full-field event of the season, the 2004 Chrysler Championship. In
of a sponsor exemption at the 2008 PODS Championship, finishing 2004, recorded top-10s at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and AT&T Pebble Beach National
T10, his first top-10 finish since the 2006 Frys.com Open (T5). At even-par 284, finished four Pro-Am to secure top-125 status. Entered the 2003 season with conditional status after
shots behind champion Sean O’Hair. He was the last qualifier at No. 144 in the standings finishing 131st on the 2002 money list. Seven top-25s allowed him to finish in the top 125
for The Barclays, the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup. Finished at on the money list for the first time in his career. Earned first top-10 of TOUR career at the
even par in New Jersey to jump to 119th — the second-to-last spot for the Deutsche Bank 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with a T8. In 2000, was two-time winner on
in Norton, MA. Four consecutive 73s at the 2007 U.S. Open gave two-time U.S. Open cham- Nationwide Tour at the Shreveport Open and Greensboro Open. Earned his card for 1999 by
pion his best finish of the year, a T13. Finished 160th on the money list, third consecutive finishing T35 at the 1998 Qualifying Tournament. College teammate of PGA TOUR member
year out of top 125. Using one-time, top-50 all-time PGA TOUR money list exemption for Tim Herron. Season ticket holder for New Mexico basketball and football. Traveled with his
2006, finished 146th on the money list. Finished third at the Southern Farm Bureau Classic, wife and dog for three years in recreational vehicle while playing the Canadian Tour (1993-
one stroke out of a playoff with Joe Durant and D.J. Trahan. It was his best finish since 94) and the Hooters Tour (1995). Finally sold the vehicle after putting more than 200,000
being runner-up to Kenny Perry at the 2003 Memorial Tournament. Finished outside the miles on it. Was inducted in the Carlsbad (NM) Athletic Hall of Fame.
top 125 in 2005 for the first time since joining the PGA TOUR in 1990. Posted four rounds EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
in the 60s at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee to record his lone top-10 of the BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T6—2006 84 LUMBER Classic.
season, a T7. Captured his second U.S. Open title in six years in 1998 by recording the best NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2000 Shreveport Open, Greensboro Open.
final-round U.S. Open comeback in 25 years. Five strokes behind Payne Stewart through 54 MONEY & POSITION:
holes. Closed with 68 to win by one over Stewart. Five-stroke comeback best since Johnny 1996 — 5,415 — 309 2001 — 87,308 — 201 2005 — 629,944 — 123
Miller came from six back to win 1973 U.S. Open. It was his first victory on TOUR since 1995 1997 — 0 2002 — 489,879 — 131 2006 — 860,766 — 101
and eighth career win. Won three times in 1995, at THE PLAYERS Championship, Kemper 1998 — 133,339 — 171 2003 — 539,737 — 122 2007 — 651,108 — 134
Open and Sprint International. Trailed Bernhard Langer and Corey Pavin by one entering 1999 — 64,217 — 218 2004 — 674,909 — 119 2008 — 304,432 — 177
final round at TPC Sawgrass. Shot closing 71 for one-stroke victory. Birdied 72nd hole at BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T19—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; T20—
Kemper Open to tie Pavin then birdied 18th again to win playoff. Birdied holes 14-17 on Wyndham Championship; T22—RBC Canadian Open; T24—Justin Timberlake Shriners
Sunday to overtake Ernie Els and win Sprint by one point under Modified Stableford scoring Hospitals for Children Open.
system. Won the 1994 Buick Classic by three strokes over Els, who won U.S. Open the fol- PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2005 Deutsche Bank Championship/3
lowing week. First U.S. Open title came in 1993 in head-to-head battle with Payne Stewart 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—23; in money—11; Top-10 finishes—0
at Baltusrol GC. Shot 67-67-69-69—272 to equal U.S. Open scoring record set by Jack CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—290; in money—144; Top-10 finishes—9
Nicklaus in 1980 and defeat Stewart by two strokes. Earlier that year, defeated Andrew CAREER EARNINGS: $4,441,055
Magee by two strokes for Phoenix Open title. First TOUR victory came at the 1992 Northern Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 MCI Heritage/165
Telecom Open. Closing 65 gave him one-stroke win over Bill Britton. Won 1986 Division Nationwide Tour Graduate (2000)
II national championship while at Florida Southern. First-team All-American in 1985-86.
Began to take golf seriously at age 14 after family moved to Florida from Maryland, where
he played Little League baseball. Still avid Baltimore Orioles fan. Won first tournament at

JONES, Matt third straight year with victory at the 1998 Quad City Classic. Closed with 66 for one-stroke
FULL NAME: Matthew Paul Jones BIRTHDATE: April victory over Scott Gump. In 1997, followed up U.S. Open victory with second multiple-
19, 1980 BIRTHPLACE: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia victory season of career. Dominated 1997 Phoenix Open, winning by 11 strokes over Jesper
RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 170 Parnevik. Closed with 69 for one-stroke victory over Greg Norman at 1997 Canadian Open.
FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Arizona State University (2001) After spending nearly three years off TOUR due to ligament and joint damage to left ring
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fantasy football, watching TV, relaxing finger suffered in Nov. 25, 1991 dirt-bike accident, completed comeback with victory in
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2001 OTHER INFORMATION: Made 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills. Became first sectional qualifier to win since Jerry Pate in
17 of 30 cuts on TOUR during his rookie season in 2008 with a pair 1976. Led by one after 71 holes, then parred 18 to defeat Tom Lehman and Davis Love III
of top-10 finishes. Recorded the first top-10 finish of his PGA TOUR by a stroke. Won three times in 1989, opening year with back-to-back wins. Defeated Jay
career with a T4 at The Honda Classic. Rookie held a share of the Haas and David Frost by two at 1989 MONY Tournament of Champions and followed with
54-hole lead with Luke Donald and Mark Calcavecchia. Hit his tee shot in the water on the playoff win over Paul Azinger and Sandy Lyle at 1989 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Third win
par-3 17th on Sunday and made double bogey, eventually finishing three behind winner came at 1989 Canadian Open. Earned first TOUR victory in playoff over Bob Tway at 1988
Ernie Els. Ended a streak of six missed cuts with a T4 finish at the Buick Open. Recorded AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Medalist at 1986 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament.
Friday’s low round with a 63 that featured two eagles. Vaulted into contention with an eagle Second-team All-American at the University of Colorado and joins former CU grads Hale
on the par-5 13th on Sunday, but bogeyed the par-5 16th and finished two behind winner Irwin and Dale Douglass on the Champions Tour in 2009. Semifinalist at 1976 U.S. Junior
Kenny Perry. Only previous PGA TOUR start was a missed cut at the 2005 FBR Open. Made Amateur. Reverse overlap grip he uses is by-product of injury to left index finger two years
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the cut in 18 of 25 Nationwide Tour starts in 2007, including nine top-25s. Was a runner-up after original injury to left ring finger. Play at U.S. Open inspired by Ben Hogan book sent
four times, one shy of the Tour record, and ended the season No. 7 on the money list with to him by friend. In addition to golf, ran track and was an all-state basketball player in high
$302,226. Posted the first of four runner-up finishes at the South Georgia Classic, finish- school. A two-time Colorado state sand greens champion.
ing 9-under 279 and just one shot behind John Kimbell. During a five-tournament stretch, EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
posted second-place finishes at the National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic (one PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1
shot behind Jimmy Walker), the Oregon Classic (falling in a playoff to Kyle Thompson) and PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): 1988 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 1989 MONY
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the Mark Christopher Charity Classic (dropping a playoff to Richard Johnson). Other top-10 Tournament of Champions, Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, Canadian Open. 1996 U.S. Open.
finishes came at the Melwood Prince George’s County Open and the Albertsons Boise Open, 1997 Phoenix Open, Bell Canadian Open. 1998 Quad City Classic.
MONEY & POSITION:
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both T5s. Member of the Nationwide Tour from 2004-07. Made the cut in 17 of 24 starts in
2006, with five top-10 finishes. Ended the season No. 49 on the money list, with $123,066. 1982 — 1,986 — 250 1991 — 294,961 — 54 2001 — 264,456 — 155
Ranked T6 in Driving Distance (302.1 yards). Made the cut in eight of 14 events in 2005, with 1984 — 788 — 264 1994 — 8,740 — 254 2002 — 169,315 — 180
three top-25s, and finished the season No. 98 on the money list. Made the cut in 12 of 22 1985 — 43,379 — 129 1995 — 234,749 — 79 2003 — 68,756 — 222
starts on the 2004 Nationwide Tour, including seven top-25s, and placed 68th on the money 1986 — 51,473 — 136 1996 — 810,644 — 22 2005 — 124,144 — 212
list. Made the cut in four of eight appearances on the 2002 Nationwide Tour. Has also 1987 — 154,918 — 66 1997 — 959,108 — 20 2006 — 308,360 — 173
played on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Was 2001 first-team All-American at Arizona State 1988 — 241,877 — 45 1998 — 741,544 — 38 2007 — 34,922 — 236
University. Helped lead the Sun Devils to a sixth-place finish at the NCAA Championship. 1989 — 745,578 — 8 1999 — 360,706 — 116
1990 — 350,982 — 34 2000 — 548,070 — 87
Shared medalist honors at the 2001 NCAA West Regional with fellow 2007 Nationwide
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2002 Invensys Classic at
Tour grad Kyle Thompson. Finished third at the 2001 Pac-10 Championship.
Las Vegas/1
EXEMPT STATUS: 135th on 2008 money list
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T4—2008 The Honda Classic, Buick Open.
MONEY & POSITION:
2005 — 0 2008 — 775,899 — 135 Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Tucson Chrysler Classic/14
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T4—The Honda Classic, Buick Open.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2008 Buick Open/2
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—31; in money—17; Top-10 finishes—2 K
CAREER EARNINGS: $775,899
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 The Honda Classic/165 Kaye, Jonathan
Nationwide Tour Gradutate (2007) FULL NAME: Jonathan Andrew Kaye BIRTHDATE: August 2, 1970
BIRTHPLACE: Denver, CO RESIDENCE: Phoenix, AZ; plays out of
JONES, Steve Silverleaf GC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer;
FULL NAME: Steven Glen Jones BIRTHDATE: December 27, 1958 Ryelie (6/24/05), Breeze (6/26/07) EDUCATION: University of
BIRTHPLACE: Artesia, NM RESIDENCE: Tempe, AZ HEIGHT: 6-4 Colorado (1993, Bachelor of Science) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cooking,
WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Bonnie Buckingham; Cy, Stacey avid indoorsman, coloring TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993 Q
EDUCATION: University of Colorado SPECIAL INTERESTS: Bow SCHOOL: 1994, 1998, 2006 OTHER INFORMATION: Made the
and rifle hunting, fly fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q cut in three of eight starts on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with his best
SCHOOL: 1981, 1984, 1986 OTHER INFORMATION: Missed all of finish being a T44 at the AT&T Classic. Playing on a Major Medical
the 2008 PGA TOUR season due to injuries, including his left elbow. Extension in 2009. Has 13 events to earn $743,805, when combined with $41,375 earned
Underwent left-shoulder surgery in November. Becomes eligible for in 2008, will equal No. 125 on the 2007 money list and play out of the Major Medcial
Champions Tour at the 2009 Allianz Championship in February but Extension category for the remainder of the season. After re-gaining TOUR card through
debut could be delayed as he continues to recover from injuries. Long-time member of the the PGA TOUR Qualifying School, unable to play in 2007 after undergoing surgery on right
PGA TOUR whose career spanned more than 20 years with 443 career starts to his credit. big toe early in the year. Toe had plagued him the last few years. Granted Major Medical
A mainstay in the top 125 from 1987-2000 before health issues intervened. Most recent Extension for 2008. Struggled in 2006, falling outside the top 125 for the first time since
activity came in 2007 and played fewer than 10 events on the PGA TOUR for the first time 1998. Posted just one top-10 in 32 starts. Improved status for 2007 with T29 finish at PGA
since 1994. Best finish was a T44 at the Canadian Open. Also played four events on the TOUR Qualifying School. Birdied last five holes of the Buick Invitational to tie for fourth
Nationwide Tour and twice on the European Tour in 2007. Held a three-stroke lead after place and finish with a final-round 4-under 68. Finished in the top 80 (No. 53) in 2005 for
first round of 2005 THE PLAYERS Championship, as 8-under 64 was one off the tournament the seventh straight season and earned more than $1 million for the fourth consecutive
best for an opening round at THE PLAYERS before a T75 finish. Served as Hal Sutton’s year. Among the leaders all week during the season-opening Mercedes Championships.
Assistant Captain for the 2004 Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills, the site of Jones’ U.S. Open Finished second, one back of Stuart Appleby after a closing 2-under 71. Struggled with
title in 1996. Sidelined for part of the 2003 season and all of 2004 following elbow surgery. injuries during the middle of the season, including ulnar inflammation. With second career
Missed the rest of the 2003 season after May due to tennis elbow in his right elbow. Was runner-up finish at the Reno-Tahoe Open, moved to second on the tournament’s all-time
having problems with both elbows throughout the summer and finally had surgery on his money list with $722,750. Finished three behind wire-to-wire champion Vaughn Taylor.
right elbow on August 7, 2003. Continued rehabilitation on both elbows throughout the Collected second TOUR title of his career at the 2004 FBR Open. Picked up $936,000 with
season. Troubled by an irregular heartbeat in 2002, called superventricular tachycardia, for his victory and moved to the top of the PGA TOUR money list for the first time in his career.
most of the past four seasons. Underwent a laser procedure to correct the condition on Aug. Win was second in his last 14 starts on TOUR. His wife, Jennifer, won the TOUR Wives
14, 2002. The ailment isn’t life threatening, but mirrors symptoms of a heart attack. Phil Golf Classic held early in the week with players caddying for the wives. Dealt with injuries
Tataurangi underwent the procedure a month earlier and David Toms did so in late 2005. throughout the remainder of season — back pain, which occurred during his first match
In 2000, continued to regain old form after battling through injury-plagued 1999 season. of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, and a bad wrist,
Finished with two top-10s and ranked 87th on the 2000 money list. Recorded three top-10 which he aggravated prior to The INTERNATIONAL. Captured first career victory in his 195th
finishes in abbreviated 1999 season in which he logged 19 appearances. Suffered from an start on TOUR at the 2003 Buick Classic. Defeated John Rollins with an eagle-3 on the first
irregular heartbeat first two months of season and a shoulder injury sidelined him from extra hole to raise his playoff record to 1-1. Birdied 72nd hole to force playoff. Shared third-
1999 Masters through 1999 John Deere Classic, with exception of U.S. Open. After missing round lead with Briny Baird, Skip Kendall and John Rollins. Due to rain-shortened Saturday,
cut at Augusta National, did not touch a club during nine weeks of shoulder rehab. Won for played 30 holes on Sunday. Earned first top-10 at a major championship with a T10 at the

2003 U.S. Open. In only second World Golf Championships appearance, finished second at ing Paul Claxton with a birdie on the third playoff hole. Spent most of 2006 season on TOUR
NEC Invitational, four shots behind Darren Clarke. Posted T2 at the Canon Greater Hartford (14-22 cuts) but also made two cuts in four starts on the Nationwide Tour. Only top-10 was
Open in 2002, one behind winner Phil Mickelson. Lost a playoff to Chris Riley at the Reno- a T9 at the PGA TOUR’s Buick Championship. Fell out of the top-125 (No. 202) in 2005 for
Tahoe Open. Opened with 64, one off first-round lead at 1999 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. the first time since 1996. Earned fourth career runner-up finish in second start of season at
Player biographies
Followed with second-round 83 and next round shot 62 to tie Tamarisk course record. the 2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, falling to Phil Mickelson on the first playoff hole. Held
His 21-stroke improvement from second round to third was best turnaround since Bob a one-stroke lead over Thomas Levet after 36 holes of the British Open in Scotland before
Murphy shot 88-69 in first two rounds to improve 19 strokes at 1985 Bing Crosby National finishing T11. Two days before the start of the 2003 Memorial Tournament, cut most of the
Pro-Am. Regained TOUR membership for 1998 with T2 at Qualifying Tournament. Granted top of his left index finger above the first knuckle off while cutting a bagel for breakfast. He
Major Medical Extension in 1997 but played in only two events. Had rotator cuff surgery put the finger on ice and rushed to Columbus, OH, hospital and had a two-hour procedure
in February 1996. Missed majority of 1996 and 1997 seasons but played several times on to reattach the finger. Ten days later, was able to resume practice. Three weeks after the
PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour. In rookie season in 1995, had brush with first TOUR victory accident, returned to the TOUR with a reverse overlap grip at the Buick Open, was tied for
at Quad City Classic. In tournament shortened to 54 holes due to weather, stood on final third-round lead and finished T4. Has 25 career TOUR top-10s and 26 on the Nationwide
tee leading D.A. Weibring by one stroke. When he bogeyed and Weibring birdied from off Tour. Won twice on the Nationwide Tour in 1994, the Inland Empire Open and the Carolina
the green, fell to second. Won 1992 Ping Intercollegiate as an amateur in playoff over Phil Classic. His three other runner-up finishes on TOUR came at the 1992 Buick Invitational
Mickelson. A self-taught player who has never had a teacher. “There’s nobody who could (playoff loss), 1999 Canon Greater Hartford Open and 2000 Southern Farm Bureau Classic
teach my swing,” he explains. (playoff loss). Graduated to TOUR via fifth-place finish on 1994 Nationwide Tour. First year
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension on TOUR came in 1993 after earning co-medalist honors at 1992 Qualifying Tournament. As
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1 an amateur, won 1988 and ‘89 Wisconsin State Opens. Serves as host for the Children’s
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2003 Buick Classic. 2004 FBR Open. Hospital of Wisconsin/Skip Kendall Pro-Am for Kids, which began in 2000. Credited with
MONEY & POSITION: showing the “claw” putting grip to Chris DiMarco in 1995. Putts with conventional grip.
1995 — 191,883 — 94 2000 — 1,096,131 — 40 2005 — 1,416,109 — 53 EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran Member
1996 — 5,070 — 318 2001 — 683,210 — 79 2006 — 578,714 — 135 PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-3
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1997 — 10,693 — 266 2002 — 1,082,803 — 60 2008 — 41,375 — 235 BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—1998 Buick Invitational, 1999 Canon Greater
1998 — 86,496 — 190 2003 — 2,474,837 — 16 Hartford Open, 2000 Southern Farm Bureau Classic, 2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
1999 — 845,051 — 49 2004 — 1,695,332 — 34 NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1994 Inland Empire Open, Carolina Classic. 2007
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BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T44—AT&T Classic. Chitimacha Louisiana Open Presented by Dynamic Industries.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–3 times, most recent 2001 Canon Greater Hartford MONEY & POSITION:
Open/1 1987 — 0 1995 — 93,606 — 164 2002 — 653,594 — 101
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—8; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 1988 — 0 1996 — 5,415 — 309 2003 — 1,022,244 — 70
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—293; in money—181; Top-10 finishes—30 1990 — 2,118 — 275 1997 — 320,800 — 74 2004 — 1,206,438 — 64
CAREER EARNINGS: $10,207,704 1991 — 0 1998 — 796,564 — 32 2005 — 180,561 — 202
Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 The Honda Classic/14 1992 — 0 1999 — 962,642 — 38 2006 — 439,934 — 157
1993 — 115,189 — 129 2000 — 947,118 — 50 2007 — 116,346 — 211
Kelly, Troy 1994 — 8,392 — 257 2001 — 753,701 — 67 2008 — 7,910 — 256
FULL NAME: Troy Edward Kelly BIRTHDATE: August 2, 1978 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T54—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
BIRTHPLACE: Tacoma, WA RESIDENCE: Tacoma, WA; plays PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–7 times, most recent 2007 Mayakoba Golf
out of Tacoma G&CC HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 210 FAMILY: Single Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun/3
EDUCATION: University of Washington (2003, Sociology) SPECIAL 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—6; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
INTERESTS: Traveling TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2003 Q CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—386; in money—245; Top-10 finishes—25
SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Successfully made it CAREER EARNINGS: $7,632,572
through all three stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 BellSouth Classic/69
to earn a spot on TOUR in 2009. As the only La Quinta, CA, resident Nationwide Tour Graduate (1994)
to make it to the final stage at PGA West in La Quinta, CA, posted all
six rounds in no worse than a 2-under 70. Spent time on the Gateway Tour in 2003, 2005 KLAUK, Jeff (CLOWK)
and 2006 and the Golden State Tour in 2007 and 2008. Also played on the Nationwide FULL NAME: Jeffrey Michael Klauk BIRTHDATE: November
Tour in 2007 and spent part of the year on the Canadian Tour in 2008. Of the six starts he 28, 1977 BIRTHPLACE: Boynton Beach, FL RESIDENCE: St.
made on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, he posted a season-best T25 at the Preferred Health Augustine, FL; plays out of Palencia Club HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 185
Systems Wichita Open. Has been a multiple winner on Gateway and Golden State Tours. FAMILY: Wife, Shanna; Jackson Matthew (5/18/05), Bridget Anne
Qualified for the 2005 U.S. Open, where he missed the cut at Pinehurst No. 2. Shot 83-67. (9/18/2008) EDUCATION: Florida Southern College (2000, Sports
Older brother Ryan, an accomplished amateur and a former pro, caddied for Troy at the U.S. Management) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, Florida Gators foot-
Open. Third-team All-American in 1999 and second-team all-Pac-10 in 2000. Second at the ball and basketball TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000 OTHER
NCAA Championship in 1999. Won the 2000 Topy Cup in Japan. Golf career began at age 6 INFORMATION: A member of the Nationwide Tour since 2002,
when he was the youngest player ever to start competing in Washington State Junior Golf never finishing outside of the top 100 on the money list. Ranked fourth
Association Tournaments. Played WJGA events a record 12 years. WJGA state champion in Nationwide Tour career earnings, one of just five players in Tour history with over $1
at age 11 and 13. Compiled more than 40 junior golf tournament titles, with his first win million in career earnings. Will be playing his rookie season on the PGA TOUR after plac-
coming at age 7. Cites Fred Couples and Michael Jordan as his heroes. ing third on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list. Earned his second career Nationwide
EXEMPT STATUS: T11 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament Tour win with a one-stroke victory at the 2008 Melwood Prince George’s County Open in
MONEY & POSITION: May. Held the first- and second-round leads and was part of a four-way tie for the 54-hole
2005 — 0 lead. Was in front for most of the day before bogeys at Nos. 16 and 17 dropped him into
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 67–2005 U.S. Open/2 a tie. Rolled in a 12-foot birdie putt on the final hole to earn the victory over Jeff Brehaut
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 and David Mathis. First-place check of $117,000 pushed him over the $200,000 mark and
into the No. 2 spot on the money list, virtually assuring the seven-year Nationwide Tour
Kendall, Skip member of his first trip to the PGA TOUR in 2009. Also had a second at the Nationwide Tour
FULL NAME: Jules I. Kendall BIRTHDATE: September 9, 1964 Championship at TPC Craig Ranch, T2s at the Panama Movistar Championship and Utah
BIRTHPLACE: Milwaukee, WI RESIDENCE: Windermere, FL Championship, a T4 at the Henrico County Open and a T6 at the Cox Classic. Shot a 6-under
HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 150 FAMILY: Wife, Traci; Noah Jules (6/4/98), 65 in the final round of the season to finish second at the Nationwide Tour Championship
Remi Lynn (12/12/06) EDUCATION: University of Nevada-Las Vegas and claim the No. 3 position on the money list with $407,418. First career victory came at
(1987, Business Education) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Reading, sports, the 2003 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. Fired rounds of 66-69-64-66 to finish
Green Bay Packers, gardening TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987 Q 19-under-par, one shot in front of Mark Hensby and Mike Brisky. During his rookie season
SCHOOL: 1992 OTHER INFORMATION: Member of PGA TOUR in 2002, accumulated $146,316 in earnings, good enough for No. 22 on the final money list.
1993, ‘95, 1997-06 and Nationwide Tour in 1991-92, ‘94, ‘96 and 2007- Only previous PGA TOUR start was a missed cut at the 2003 AT&T Pebble Beach National
2008. Is a veteran member on the PGA TOUR thanks to 245 career Pro-Am. Member of three-time NCAA Division II national championship team at Florida
made cuts entering the season. Made only one of six cuts on TOUR in 2008. Made the cut Southern. Won the 2000 NCAA Division II individual title by seven strokes, earning the
in 15 of 24 Nationwide Tour events in 2008 with two third-place finishes. In second start Arnold Palmer Award for medalist honors. Named the NCAA Division II National Player
of the 2007 season, finished T9 at the inaugural 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic, aided by a of the Year. Member of the 2000 U.S. Palmer Cup team that competed in England. Credits
third-round 7-under-par 63. Made the cut in 13 of 23 events on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, his father for giving him his start in golf. Father, Fred, served as the superintendent at TPC
including five top-25 finishes. Finished the year No. 26 on the money list, with $195,802, just Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, before retiring in 2008. Father was chosen as Golfweek
$1,094 behind Jimmy Walker, who claimed the final PGA TOUR card for 2008. Recorded his Golf Father of the Year in 2000. Wife, Shanna (Nagy), won nine collegiate titles and was
third Nationwide Tour win when he captured the 2007 Chitimacha Louisiana Open, defeat- NCAA Division II Championship winner in 1996 and 1998 at Florida Southern. Was a 2006

inductee into the Florida Southern College and the Sunshine State Conference Hall of
Fame. Brother John joined the 2004 Nationwide Tour after a successful college career at Koch, Gary (COKE)
the University of Texas. Younger brother, Jason, was a distance runner for the University FULL NAME: Gary Koch BIRTHDATE: November 21, 1952
of Florida track team. BIRTHPLACE: Baton Rouge, LA RESIDENCE: Tampa, FL
EXEMPT STATUS: 3rd on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 170 FAMILY: Wife, Donna; Patricia,
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2003 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. 2008 Rachel EDUCATION: University of Florida (1974, Public Relations)
Melwood Prince George’s County Open. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Golf course design, reading, music
MONEY & POSITION: TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1975 Q SCHOOL: Fall, 1975 OTHER
2003 — 0 INFORMATION: Longtime broadcaster played in nine Champions
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 74–2003 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/3 Tour events in 2008, his most since 2005. Made the cut in all nine
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 events with seven top-25 finishes. Posted a T2 at the 2008 Dick’s
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge/226 Sporting Goods Open, his best finish since 2004. Finished T8 at the 2008 ACE Group Classic.
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) Spent most of the 2007 season focusing on his broadcast duties on NBC Sports golf tele-
casts. On the Champions Tour, teamed with NBC colleague Roger Maltbie to place second
KNOST, Colt (KNOWST) in the Raphael team division of the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf, one stroke behind the
FULL NAME: Colt Knost BIRTHDATE: June 26, 1985 Tom Watson-Andy North team. Also missed the cut at the Senior British Open. Played in
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BIRTHPLACE: Cleveland, OH RESIDENCE: Dallas, TX; plays out seven Champions Tour events in 2006, with a best finish of T6 at The ACE Group Classic.
of Royal Oaks CC HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 215 FAMILY: Single Best career Champions Tour finishes are T2s in 2004 at The ACE Group Classic and Liberty
EDUCATION: Southern Methodist University (2007, Sociology) Mutual Legends of Golf individual competition. Has six career PGA TOUR victories, the last
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Casinos TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2007 coming in 1988. Finished among the top 100 money winners in six of seven years between
OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing 1982-88. Best financial year was 1988, with $414,694, 24th on the money list. Winner of
sixth on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list with $329,509. Picked 1968-70 Florida State Juniors. Was 1970 USGA Junior Amateur champion and added the
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up his first career win in come-from-behind fashion at the Fort Smith Orange Bowl Juniors and the Florida State Open in 1969. Won the 1973 Trans-Mississippi
Classic. Fired a final-round 65 to overcome a six-stroke deficit on the Amateur and was 1973 and 1974 All-Southeastern Conference. First-team All-American
final day and win by one over Darron Stiles. Finished at 12-under and collected a $99,000 from 1972-74. Member 1973 NCAA Championship team at Florida. Winner of 10 collegiate
Player Biographies
first-place check, which moved him to No. 7 on the money list at the time. Finished T29 at events. Member of 1973, 1975 Walker Cup and 1974 U.S. World Amateur teams. Was
the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic and won the pro-am team competition with his partner, college teammate of Andy Bean.
hockey legend Brett Hull. Collected his second win of the year with a four-stroke win at EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
the Price Cutter Charity Championship. Grabbed the first-round lead with an 8-under 64 PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-0
at Highland Springs CC and never looked back. Held the lead after the second and third PGA TOUR VICTORIES (6): 1976 Tallahassee Open. 1977 Florida Citrus Open. 1983 Doral-
rounds. Temporarily lost the lead to newcomer Webb Simpson and was two shots back in Eastern Open. 1984 Isuzu-Andy Williams San Diego Open, Bay Hill Classic. 1988 Panasonic
the final round when he made the turn. Holed out from the fairway for an eagle-2 at the Las Vegas Invitational.
par-4 10th and then eagled the par-5 11th to regain the lead. Added several more birdies MONEY & POSITION:
on the back nine and pulled away down the stretch for the only wire-to-wire win on Tour 1974 — 0 1984 — 262,679 — 17 1993 — 702 — 329
in 2008. First-place check propelled him to No. 2 on the money list and sewed up his 2009 1976 — 38,195 1985 — 121,566 — 68 1994 — 0
PGA TOUR card. Became second of four multiple winners on Tour (Jarrod Lyle, Scott Piercy, 1977 — 58,383 — 52 1986 — 180,693 — 50 1995 — 0
Matt Bettencourt). Closed the season with strong play in his hometown at the Nationwide 1978 — 58,660 — 55 1987 — 33,727 — 175 1996 — 0
Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch near Dallas. Finished T3 at the season-ending event, 1979 — 46,809 — 84 1988 — 414,694 — 24 1997 — 0
advancing from 11th to sixth on the money list. Played five TOUR events in 2008 making 1980 — 39,827 — 84 1989 — 86,348 — 138 1998 — 4,000 — 324
the cut in one, the Mayakoba Golf Classic, finishing T36. First career appearance on the 1981 — 11,999 — 165 1990 — 36,469 — 186 1999 — 5,250 — 318
PGA TOUR came as an amateur at the 2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, where a 1982 — 43,449 — 100 1991 — 7,189 — 243 2001 — 6,825 — 247
second-round 64 led to a T67 finish. Made the cut in his next two starts, including in his 1983 — 168,330 — 27 1992 — 3,690 — 274 2002 — 0
professional debut at the Valero Texas Open (T49) and the Frys.com Open (T39). Concluded PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–4 times, most recent 1986 Southern Open/2
his four-tournament season with a missed cut at the Fry’s Electronics Open. Enjoyed a fine CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—401; in money—275; Top-10 finishes—44
amateur career in 2007, winning the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship CAREER EARNINGS: $1,629,482
and leading the U.S. to a victory in the Walker Cup, calling the latter his biggest thrill in
golf. Joined Bobby Jones (1930) and Jay Sigel (1983) as the only players to win three Kratzert, Billy
USGA events in a season. One of just six players to win two USGA individual tournaments FULL NAME: William A. Kratzert, Jr. BIRTHDATE: June 29, 1952
in a season. By turning pro, turned down invitations to play in the 2008 Masters, U.S. BIRTHPLACE: Quantico, VA RESIDENCE: Ponte Vedra Beach,
Open and British Open. Was ranked as the top amateur in the country when he turned FL HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 205 FAMILY: Wife, Janie; Rebecca
pro. Was awarded the inaugural Mark H. McCormack Medal by the Royal & Ancient GC Brea (9/6/87), Tyler Brennen (12/5/80), Thomas Andrew (4/29/91);
of St. Andrews in 2007. Earned all-conference, all-conference tournament and all-region one granddaughter EDUCATION: University of Georgia (1974,
honors at SMU. Winner of the 2006 Pinehurst Intercollegiate, his second win at the famed Business Finance) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, reading, country
course. Won the prestigious 75th Annual Dixie Amateur Championship. Was also the 2004 music, architecture, all sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1974 Q
Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year. SCHOOL: Spring, 1976 OTHER INFORMATION: Continued broad-
EXEMPT STATUS: 6th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list casting work, primarily for TNT. After competing in 14 events on the
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T36—2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya- Champions Tour in 2003, has not participated in any Champions Tour events the last five
Cancun. seasons. Played the PGA TOUR from 1976-1996 and won four official events. Last TOUR
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2008 Fort Smith Classic, Price Cutter Charity appearance was at the 1997 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Had his best year
Championship. in 1978 when he placed eighth on the money list with $183,683. Won the 1968 Indiana
MONEY & POSITION: Amateur and 1969 Indiana Open. 1973 and 1974 All-American at Georgia. Inducted into the
2007 — 27,483 2008 — 16,129 Indiana Golf Hall of Fame in 1993.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T36—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2007 EDS Byron Nelson Championship/2 PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1976 Walt Disney World National Team Championship. 1977
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—9; in money—4; Top-10 finishes—0 Sammy Davis Jr.-Greater Hartford Open. 1980 Greater Milwaukee Open. 1984 Pensacola
CAREER EARNINGS: $43,612 Open.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 British Open/212 MONEY & POSITION:
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) 1976 — 21,253 1984 — 149,827 — 44 1992 — 16,439 — 217
1977 — 134,758 — 10 1985 — 180,331 — 37 1993 — 78,993 — 156
1978 — 183,683 — 8 1986 — 47,421 — 139 1994 — 42,127 — 196
1979 — 101,628 — 35 1987 — 78,232 — 114 1995 — 4,548 — 308
1980 — 175,771 — 12 1988 — 43,519 — 158 1996 — 3,030 — 344
1981 — 55,513 — 76 1989 — 7,773 — 220 1997 — 0
1982 — 22,779 — 140 1990 — 14,630 — 218
1983 — 14,744 — 166 1991 — 19,819 — 208
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1988 Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational/3

L to earn his first Champions Tour title in his fourth start on the circuit. Opened the event
with a course-record, 10-under 62 at Augusta Pines and eventually equaled the all-time
Champions Tour 54-hole scoring mark of 25-under 191 (Loren Roberts, 2006 MasterCard
Championship at Hualalai; Bruce Fleisher, 2002 RJR Championship). Eight-stroke triumph
LANCASTER, Neal
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over Mark O’Meara was the second-largest victory margin of the season. Had a nice year
FULL NAME: Grady Neal Lancaster BIRTHDATE: September on the PGA TOUR in 2007 with nine made cuts in 14 events including four top-10 finishes.
13, 1962 BIRTHPLACE: Smithfield, NC RESIDENCE: Smithfield, Best finish since the 2001 FedEx St. Jude Classic (second) came in late May after firing
NC; plays out of CC of Johnston HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 170 four rounds in the 60s at the 2007 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial to force a playoff
FAMILY: Wife, Ashley SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, movies, auto with Rory Sabbatini and Jim Furyk. Missed an 8-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole to
racing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1985 Q SCHOOL: 1989, 1990, finish T2 with Furyk after Sabbatini made a 15-footer. Recorded a hole-in-one in the third
1999 OTHER INFORMATION: Made the cut in five of nine starts in round at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, his first PGA TOUR ace. For 20 years, was in
2008, with best finishes coming with T28s in his first two events of the upper echelon of Europe’s best players and is Germany’s greatest golfer. Won 58 titles
the season, the Mayakoba Golf Classic and Puerto Rico Open. Shot around the world as a professional and his three victories on the PGA TOUR include a pair
64 for first-round lead at the 2007 John Deere Classic before finishing of Masters titles (1985, 1993). Won first Masters by two strokes over Seve Ballesteros,
T6. Top-10 finish was his first on the PGA TOUR since the 2004 Funai Classic at the Walt Raymond Floyd and Curtis Strange, and then followed with a win at the 1985 Sea Pines
Disney World Resort. Playing out of the 126-150 category in 2006, made five cuts in 19 Heritage Classic, the last man to win the Masters and the event afterward. Won his second
events entered. Fell out of the top-125 in 2005 for the first time in six seasons, with one Masters by four strokes over Chip Beck. Best year of his career was in 1985, his first as
top-10. In 2004, finished in the top 125 for the fifth straight season and 12th time in 15-year a member of the PGA TOUR, when he claimed seven tournaments on five different conti-
TOUR career. A T10 finish at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World in late October nents and was ranked number one in the world. In addition to victories at the Masters and
improved his season earnings to $689,203, good enough to secure his card for 2005. Had Heritage Classic, also claimed the Australian Masters, the Casio World Open in Japan, the
one top-10 in 2003, a T6 at the Buick Open. Lost in three-man playoff at 2002 Bell Canadian Sun City Million Dollar Challenge in South Africa and a pair of titles in Europe. Last of 42
Open when John Rollins birdied the first extra hole. Two top-10s and one top-15 in last victories on the European Tour came at the 2002 Volvo Masters Andalucia when he was
five starts in 2001 left him at No. 80 on money list and secured his TOUR card for another
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declared a co-champion with Colin Montgomerie at Valderrama after a playoff was halted
season. Finished T4 at the 2000 Bay Hill Invitational for the best effort of the season. In by darkness. Led the European Tour Order of Merit twice (1981, 1984) and was among
1999, fell out of the top 125 on the money list for the first time since joining the TOUR in the top 30 money-winners every year but one (39th in 1996) from 1980-2002. Became the
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1990, with 139th-place ranking. Forced to earn full playing privileges for the 2000 season first German inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in Fall 2002 after being elected via
through third-place finish at 1999 Qualifying Tournament. Finished 125th on the 1997 International Ballot. Played on 10 European Ryder Cup teams and every team from 1981-
season money list to earn playing privileges for 1998. Made history for second time at the 97. Also captained the European Ryder Cup team to a record 18 1/2-9 1/2 victory over the
1996 U.S. Open. Played first 27 holes 7-over par, then posted a 29 on back nine at Oakland Americans in the 35th Ryder Cup matches held at Oakland Hills CC in Bloomfield, MI. To
Hills to easily qualify for final two rounds. Made a birdie on No. 11, eagle on No. 12 and combat putting yips, has used a variety of putting grips, most recently utilizing a long putter
birdies from Nos. 13-15. During 1995 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, became first player to that he began using at the end of the 1996 season. Father settled in Bavaria after jumping
shoot 29 in U.S. Open for nine holes. Moved from 46th-place tie to fourth on final day after a Russian prisoner-of-war train bound for Siberia. Developed fever cramps several times as
posting 36-29—65 to finish four strokes behind Corey Pavin. Birdied holes 11-14, 16 and 17. a child (ages 2-5) and nearly died as a result. Took up golf at age 7 through caddying and
Lone TOUR victory came at rain-shortened 1994 GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Birdied the final turned pro at 15. Developed back problems when he was 19, during an 18-month stint as a
two holes in regulation to join in TOUR-record, six-man playoff. Birdied first extra hole to member of the German Air Force. Marching with 30-pound pack and rifle led to two stress
defeat David Edwards, Tom Byrum, Mark Carnevale, David Ogrin and Yoshinori Mizumaki. fractures and bulging discs. Devout Christian, helped organize the regular meetings of the
Winner of 1989 Pine Tree Open in Birmingham, AL, and the 1999 Utah Open. Didn’t take European Tour Bible Class. Web site is bernhardlanger.de. Conducts an annual charity
first golf lesson until 1992. First lesson was given to him by L.B. Floyd, father of Raymond event for Youth for Christ. Event has raised $140,000.
Floyd. With $93 bankroll and driving a van, gave mini-tours a try in 1989. Earned $96,000 in EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
four months before going to Qualifying Tournament. PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-2
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1985 Masters Tournament, Sea Pines Heritage. 1993 Masters
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1 Tournament.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1994 GTE Byron Nelson Golf Classic. MONEY & POSITION:
MONEY & POSITION: 1981 — 14,500 — 154 1991 — 112,539 — 129 2001 — 1,810,363 — 22
1990 — 85,769 — 142 1997 — 179,273 — 125 2004 — 701,239 — 113 1982 — 1,356 — 263 1992 — 41,211 — 183 2002 — 559,395 — 119
1991 — 180,037 — 90 1998 — 346,563 — 86 2005 — 532,185 — 137 1983 — 0 1993 — 626,938 — 23 2003 — 555,981 — 121
1992 — 146,867 — 103 1999 — 283,140 — 139 2006 — 54,680 — 231 1984 — 82,465 — 75 1994 — 118,241 — 142 2004 — 943,589 — 83
1993 — 149,381 — 107 2000 — 466,712 — 105 2007 — 229,053 — 191 1985 — 271,044 — 13 1995 — 394,877 — 46 2005 — 952,451 — 84
1994 — 305,038 — 58 2001 — 657,580 — 80 2008 — 70,138 — 227 1986 — 379,800 — 10 1996 — 34,183 — 212 2006 — 561,513 — 138
1995 — 182,219 — 101 2002 — 813,230 — 83 1987 — 366,430 — 23 1997 — 158,508 — 136 2007 — 1,153,603 — 83
1996 — 210,000 — 104 2003 — 590,627 — 110 1988 — 100,635 — 111 1998 — 141,715 — 168 2008 — 147,250 — 212
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T28—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. 1989 — 195,973 — 73 1999 — 162,257 — 169
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1998 Canon Greater Hartford Open/2 1990 — 35,150 — 187 2000 — 189,955
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—9; in money—5; Top-10 finishes—0 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T15—THE PLAYERS Championship.
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—551; in money—318; Top-10 finishes—28 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/3
CAREER EARNINGS: $6,183,731 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Bell Canadian Open/146 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—304; in money—228; Top-10 finishes—62
LANGER, Bernhard (BURN-hard LAHNG-ur) Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 THE TOUR Championship/2
FULL NAME: Bernhard Langer BIRTHDATE: August 27, 1957 WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 2002)
BIRTHPLACE: Anhausen, Germany RESIDENCE: Boca Raton, FL
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Wife, Vikki; Jackie (7/9/86); LEGGATT, Ian
Stefan (6/8/90), Christina (2/3/93), Jason (3/20/00) SPECIAL FULL NAME: Ian Donald Leggatt BIRTHDATE: September 23, 1965
INTERESTS: Skiing, football, tennis, cycle riding, Christianity BIRTHPLACE: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada RESIDENCE: Chapel
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1972 JOINED TOUR: 1985 OTHER Hill, NC; plays out of The Club at Bond Head (Bond Head, Ontario,
INFORMATION: Made one of two cuts on the PGA TOUR in 2008 Canada) HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 170 FAMILY: Wife, Lori; Mia
inlcuding a T15 at THE PLAYERS Championship. Was a major force Riess (4/25/2002), Aidan (9/25/04) EDUCATION: Texas Wesleyan
in his first full season on the Champions Tour in 2008 and was the University (1990, Sports Management) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars,
only player to finish among the top-10 in all five senior majors. fishing, movies, reading TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1990 Q
Named Champions Tour Player and Rookie of the Year. Won the SCHOOL: 2001, 2005 OTHER INFORMATION: Made four cuts in
Arnold Palmer Award as the Champions Tour’s leading money win- five starts on the 2008 PGA TOUR, with a season-best T33 at the
ner, with $2,035,073 and narrowly earned the Byron Nelson Award Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. In 20 Nationwide Tour starts, made seven cuts but failed to
as the scoring leader over Jay Haas. Finished with a 69.65 to 69.66 crack the top 10. Finished the year No. 111 on the money list. Of 19 Nationwide Tour starts
for Haas. Overall, claimed three victories on the Champions Tour in in 2007, best finish was a T7 at the National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic. Didn’t
2008. First battled Haas over the course of seven playoff holes to make a cut on the PGA TOUR in 2007 and finished T141 at the 2007 PGA TOUR Qualifying
claim the Toshiba Classic title. Claimed a second title two starts later when he steamrolled Tournament. Played on a major medical extension in 2005 and 2006 because of carpal
the field at The Ginn Championship at Hammock Beach. Added a third crown to his resume tunnel syndrome in left wrist. In 2006, had a T6 at The INTERNATIONAL, his first top-10
when he prevailed by two strokes over Lonnie Nielsen at the Administaff Small Business on TOUR since a T7 at the 2002 SEI Pennsylvania Classic. Limited to 12 events in 2005 and
Classic in October. Played his first five events on the Champions Tour in 2007, making the didn’t play until MCI Heritage in April. Played in only five events in 2004 because of an
cut each time. Dominated the field at the Administaff Small Business Classic near Houston injury. In 2003, suffered through injury-plagued season after capturing his first TOUR title

in 2002. Best finish of the season was a T20 at the 2003 U.S. Open at Olympia Fields. Beat LEVIN, Spencer (luh-VEEN)
Loren Roberts and David Peoples by two shots to capture his first PGA TOUR title in his 46th FULL NAME: Spencer Joseph Levin BIRTHDATE: June 15,
start on TOUR at the 2002 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. Final-round 64 was a career 1984 BIRTHPLACE: Sacramento, CA RESIDENCE: Elk Grove,
low and 20-under-par 268 total was the lowest score at Tucson since David Frost shot CA; plays out of Valley Hi CC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 155
266 in 1988. Surpassed the $1-million mark for the first time in his career with a $108,000 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: University of New Mexico
payday for his T11 finish at 2002 The INTERNATIONAL. Teamed with Mike Weir at the SPECIAL INTERESTS: Watching television, sleeping TURNED
World Cup in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Retained TOUR card for 2002 with T5 finish at 2001 PROFESSIONAL: 2005 OTHER INFORMATION: Turned in a solid
Qualifying School. PGA TOUR rookie made 12 cuts in 29 starts in 2001 with two top-10s and rookie season on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, finishing 22nd on the
three top-25s. Rookie member of the Nationwide Tour in 2000, finishing fifth on the money money list to earn his TOUR card for 2009. Making his 16th career
list and winning a playoff over Chris Smith at the 2000 Dayton Open. Fourth Canadian at the Nationwide Tour start, posted his first top-10 finish, at the Bank of
time to win on the Nationwide Tour (Jerry Anderson, Glen Hnatiuk and Rick Todd). Member America Open. Finished T5, four strokes behind champion Kris Blanks. Shot four rounds in
of the 1998 Canadian World Cup Team, which played in New Zealand. NAIA All-American the 60s, on the strength of only three bogeys the entire week, to finish T7 at the Knoxville
at Texas Wesleyan in 1988-89. Met his wife while she was working for one of his coaches, Open. Earned career-best T2 finish at Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open with four
Mark Evershed. Served as Athletic Director for the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Tarrant sub-70 rounds. Another consistent display gained him a T8 at the Utah Championship, his
County in Fort Worth, TX. Works with kids with disabilities and is sponsored by the Ronald fourth top-10 of the season. Followed that with a T6 at the Albertsons Boise Open and a
McDonald Children’s Charities to raise money for kids. Worldwide ambassador for Ronald solo third at the Oregon Classic the next two weeks. Those finishes moved him to No. 22 on
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McDonald Children’s Charities of Canada. Father got him started in the game. Provincial the money list, marking his first appearance in “The 25.” Moved to 17th on the money list
and national speed skating champion in Canada. with a T4 at the WNB Golf Classic, his fourth consecutive top-10. A T16 at Nationwide Tour
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion Championship earned $15,000 and 22nd position on the final money list. Entering the 2008
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open. season, had made three of five cuts on the Nationwide Tour, including a T39 as an amateur
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2000 Dayton Open. at the 2003 Monterey Peninsula Classic. Enjoyed his best showing with a T15 at the 2006
MONEY & POSITION: Jacob’s Creek Open Championship. Has made the cut in six of 12 starts on the PGA TOUR
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1992 — 0 1999 — 4,725 — 329 2004 — 8,280 — 256 (2004-2008), including a career-best T13 at the 2004 U.S. Open (low amateur) and a T20 at
1994 — 0 2000 — 0 2005 — 63,283 — 223 the 2005 Buick Championship. Finish in the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills was the best fin-
1995 — 0 2001 — 368,862 — 133 2006 — 377,903 — 168
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ish by an amateur at the U.S. Open since 1971 when Jim Simon finished T5. Recorded first
1996 — 4,780 — 323 2002 — 1,245,048 — 47 2007 — 0 career hole-in-one with an 8-iron in first round of the U.S. Open on the 170-yard 17th hole
1998 — 4,420 — 319 2003 — 271,014 — 161 2008 — 62,481 — 229 at Shinnecock Hills. Two-time winner on the 2007 Canadian Tour, winning the Iberostar
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T33—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. Riviera Maya Open and Times Colonist Open. Along with his two victories, also had five
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–4 times, most recent 2002 Buick Challenge/2 other top-10 finishes in 10 starts and eventually earned Player of the Year honors. Has also
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—4; Top-10 finishes—0 played on the A.G. Spanos Tour. First-team All-America for New Mexico in 2004-2005 and
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—150; in money—65; Top-10 finishes—6 second-team All-America in 2003-2004. Played for the U.S. team in the 2005 Palmer Cup.
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,410,796 Won the 2004 California State Amateur, Porter Cup and Scratch Players Championship.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 The INTERNATIONAL/124 Lost in a playoff at the Pacific Coast Amateur and placed second at the Southern Amateur.
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2000) Played his first collegiate season at UCLA before transferring. Lost to eventual champion
Ricky Barnes in the 2002 U.S. Amateur quarterfinals. Father Don Levin was a two-time All-
LEISHMAN, Marc America golfer at San Jose State and played the PGA TOUR in the early 1980s, with a best
FULL NAME: Marc Leishman BIRTHDATE: October 24, finish of T6 at the 1981 Texas Open. Middle name of Joseph given after Joe Montana, the
1983 BIRTHPLACE: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame quarterback.
RESIDENCE: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia HEIGHT: 6-2 EXEMPT STATUS: 22nd on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list
WEIGHT: 200 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Surfing, cricket TURNED BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T13—2004 U.S. Open.
PROFESSIONAL: 2005 OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie on the MONEY & POSITION:
PGA TOUR after placing 19th on the Nationwide Tour money list, 2005 — 78,082 2007 — 0
just 56 cents ahead of the 20th position. Earned his first career 2006 — 11,520 2008 — 15,518
Nationwide Tour win with an 11-stroke victory at the WNB Golf BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T45—Sony Open in Hawaii.
Classic, tying the Nationwide Tour largest-winning-margin record PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 67–3 times, most recent 2008 Sony Open in
(Chris Smith, 1997 Omaha Classic). Was 21-under par in becoming the sixth Australian to Hawaii/1
win in 2008. Advanced from 56th to 19th on the money list. T9 at the Livermore Valley Wine 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
Country Championship. Second top-10 of the year came at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, where CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—12; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—0
he T6. Led after 36 holes of the Utah Championship, shooting a record-equaling, 8-under CAREER EARNINGS: $105,120
63 in the second round. Playing in the last group in the final round, he hit his tee shot at Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Valero Texas Open/188
hole No. 12 out of bounds, shot 72 and finished in a six-way T2, six strokes back of winner Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
Brendon Todd. Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch finish of T7 advanced
him four spots on the final money list to 19th to secure his 2009 PGA TOUR card. Played LEwIS, J.L.
his rookie season on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, making the cut in five of eight starts and FULL NAME: John L. Lewis BIRTHDATE: July 18, 1960
posting four top-25 finishes. Concluded the season No. 92 on the money list, with $63,643. BIRTHPLACE: Emporia, KS RESIDENCE: Austin, TX; plays out of
Opened the year with two top-10 finishes, including a career-best T3 at the Jacob’s Creek The Hills Country Club HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 210 FAMILY: Wife,
Open Championship and a T10 at the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship. Had made Dawn; Cole (5/12/84), Sherry (4/30/87) EDUCATION: Texas State
two previous Tour starts in 2006, with only made cut—a T43 at the Jacob’s Creek Open University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, basketball TURNED
Championship. Highly successful career in Australia, including wins on the Von Nida Tour at PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: 1988 OTHER INFORMATION: In
the 2007 Toyota Southern Classic, the 2006 Queensland Cairns Classic and the 2006 Toyota 16 PGA TOUR appearances in 2008, posted three made cuts and a
Southern Classic. Led that Tour’s Order of Merit in 2006 based on multiple wins. Amateur season-best T47 at the Shell Houston Open. Made eight Nationwide
victories posted at the 2001 Victorian Junior Masters, 2001 South Australian Junior Tour starts in 2008, with a T64 at the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic his
Masters and the 2001 Victorian Boys champion. Won the Warrnambool Club Championship only made cut. In 2007, played in just four events in comeback from strained MCL in left
as a 13 year old while playing in the same group as his father. knee suffered in May 2006 as well as a lingering elbow injury. Granted Major Medical
EXEMPT STATUS: 19th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list Extension carryover for 2008. In 2006, limited to 17 events due to strained MCL in left knee
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 WNB Golf Classic. and elbow injury. Finished out of the top 125 for the first time since 1995. Best finish was
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge/244 a T6 at the Shell Houston Open. Did not play after withdrawing from Booz Allen Classic in
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) June. In 2005, finished in the top 125 for the eighth consecutive season and earned more
than $1 million for just the second time in his 10th year on TOUR. Past champion was the
36- and 54-hole leader at the John Deere Classic. Entered the final round with a three-shot
lead over Hank Kuehne, Richard S. Johnson and Craig Bowden. Finished T4, two strokes
behind champion Sean O’Hair, after a 1-over-par 72 on Sunday that included a bogey-bogey
finish. In 2004, finished 102nd on TOUR money list, lowest finish since ending the 1998 sea-
son at No. 104. In 2003, finished a career-best 28th on the money list thanks to his second
win, a career-high six top-10s and more than $2 million in earnings. Had never earned more
than $1 million entering the season. First win in over four years came at the 84 LUMBER
Classic of Pennsylvania. Set course and tournament records with final-round, career-
best 10-under 62 and 72-hole total of 22-under 266. Came from seven strokes back on a
36-hole Sunday. Earnings were enough to qualify for his first TOUR Championship, where

he finished 28th. In 1999, broke through to earn first PGA TOUR title, after 113 events, at Enjoyed a bear-hunting trip to Alaska with Fuzzy Zoeller in spring 2000, fall 2003 and spring
the John Deere Classic. Birdied 72nd hole to force playoff with Mike Brisky, then birdied 2006. Visited U.S. troops at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Korea and on a USO/Armed Forces
fifth playoff hole to earn $360,000. Holed bunker shot on second playoff hole (No. 16) for Entertainment tour to the Persian Gulf with TOUR players Corey Pavin, Donnie Hammond,
birdie. Brisky birdied from 12 feet to match him. Was 12th first-time winner at Oakwood Jerry Kelly and Howard Twitty at Thanksgiving 2006. Has taken a lead in raising aware-
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CC. $622,883 he earned was more than he had earned in his career on the PGA TOUR and ness and provide funding for the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).
Nationwide Tour combined. In 1998, returned to the PGA TOUR after prior membership in The WWP, based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, assists soldiers who have been injured in Iraq.
1989 and 1995. Finished 104th on the final money list, his first ever in the top 125. In 1997, In December 2005 at TPC Sawgrass, set THE PLAYERS Stadium Course record with a 62,
played the Nationwide Tour full-time and finished seventh on the final money list thanks, including the first double eagle on the par-5 11th hole.
in part, to a third-place effort at the Nationwide Tour Championship. Member of winning EXEMPT STATUS: 149th on the 2008 PGA TOUR money list
PGA Cup team in 1994. First-team All-America in high school. Named to the 1978 all-state PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
high school basketball team and earned golf scholarship to Emporia State (KS) University. PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2001 Kemper Insurance Open. 2003 Chrysler Classic of
Later transferred to Texas State University on a golf scholarship; finished second and team Tucson.
won Division II national title in 1983. Wife, Dawn, caddied for him most of 1997. Worked as NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1995 Boise Open.
head professional at Forest Creek GC in Round Rock, TX, for three years before giving TOUR MONEY & POSITION:
golf another shot. Three-time Player of the Year in South Texas Section of PGA and Player 1994 — 0 2000 — 889,153 — 53 2005 — 486,581 — 147
of the Year in Southwest Section PGA in Nevada. Introduced into Emporia High School Hall 1996 — 138,847 — 138 2001 — 1,941,911 — 19 2006 — 1,655,678 — 44
of Fame in 2001. Inducted into Texas State University Hall of Honor in 2002. 1997 — 221,049 — 107 2002 — 740,460 — 93 2007 — 584,084 — 139
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 1998 — 600,847 — 45 2003 — 1,340,436 — 49 2008 — 548,113 — 149
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0 1999 — 872,422 — 44 2004 — 1,259,234 — 58
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1999 John Deere Classic. 2003 84 Lumber Classic of BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T13—EDS Byron Nelson Championship; T17—Arnold
Pennsylvania. Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard; T19—Buick Invitational.
MONEY & POSITION: PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–3 times, most recent 2006 FUNAI Classic at Walt
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1985 — 0 1996 — 26,118 — 228 2003 — 2,039,259 — 28 Disney World Resort/4

1992 — 0 1999 — 622,883 — 66 2005 — 1,031,159 — 74 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—394; in money—252; Top-10 finishes—43
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1993 — 5,965 — 261 2000 — 610,432 — 78 2006 — 438,669 — 158 CAREER EARNINGS: $11,278,816
1994 — 3,299 — 291 2001 — 508,618 — 98 2007 — 12,915 — 248 Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 Bell Canadian Open/41
1995 — 59,750 — 190 2002 — 957,182 — 65 2008 — 34,003 — 239 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T47—Shell Houston Open.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2004 FUNAI Classic at Walt LUNDE, Bill (Lun-DEE)
Disney World Resort/1 FULL NAME: William Jeremiah Lunde BIRTHDATE: November
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—16; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 18, 1975 BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, CA RESIDENCE: Las Vegas,
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—346; in money—190; Top-10 finishes—24 NV; plays out of TPC Las Vegas HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 220
CAREER EARNINGS: $7,454,438 FAMILY: Wife, Dana EDUCATION: University of Nevada-Las
Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/66 Vegas (1998, Economics) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998 OTHER
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1997) INFORMATION: A rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing fifth on
the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list, with $341,446. Earned first
LICKLITER, Frank II Nationwide Tour victory at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital
FULL NAME: Franklin Ray Lickliter II BIRTHDATE: July 28, 1969 Invitational with chip-in birdie on the final hole for a one-stroke win
BIRTHPLACE: Middletown, OH RESIDENCE: Ponte Vedra Beach, over Dustin Bray. Finished fifth at the season-opening Panama Movistar Championship, his
FL HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Fiancee, Diane Owen; best finish since a T3 at the 2005 Henrico County Open. Posted four rounds in the 60s and
Steele Ablon and Storm Edwards (1/11/08) EDUCATION: Wright finished fourth at the BMW Charity Pro-Am. Followed victory with four sub-70 rounds at Cox
State University (1991, Sociology) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, Classic for a T6 finish. Also finished T6 at the Albertsons Boise Open, where he shared the
fishing, reading, Wounded Warrior Project and supporting our troops. 54-hole lead with tournament winner Chris Tidland. Was in third place, five strokes back
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q SCHOOL: 1995, 1996, 2005, entering final round of Chattanooga Classic. Final-round 74 dropped him to T6. Finished
2007 OTHER INFORMATION: Finished 149th on the PGA TOUR T21 at Nationwide Tour Championship to close the season. Member of the Nationwide
money list in 2008, the lowest finish of his career. Ended the 2007 Tour from 2004-05. Made a start at the 2007 Albertsons Boise Open but missed the cut.
season 132nd on the money list but improved his position on TOUR after winning the Posted his first made cut (in three career starts) in a PGA TOUR event at the 2007 Frys.com
Qualifying Tournament by four strokes. He opened Q-School with a pair of 62s to lead the Open, finishing T44. Completed the 2005 Nationwide Tour campaign outside of the top 100
field by nine strokes in the six-round event in Orlando. Recorded four top-25 finishes in 30 after making just nine of 22 cuts. Made the cut in 12 of 25 tournaments during his rookie
starts in 2007. Finished 44th on the 2006 TOUR money list, his best showing since finish- season in 2004, finishing with five top-25 finishes. Ranked No. 51 on the final money list,
ing 14th in 2001. Five of his six top-10s came in his last 11 starts beginning with a T4 at with $114,700. Shot rounds of 69-70-73-73 to post 3-under-par 285 at the New Zealand
the 2006 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Began the final round of the 2006 FUNAI PGA Championship, finishing three strokes behind champion Gavin Coles. His T2 finish was
Classic at Walt Disney World Resort tied for 32nd, eight shots back of Troy Matteson, then worth $56,086. Missed the cut in the 1998 Oregon Classic, his only Nationwide Tour start
tied career low with a 10-under-par 62 to finish T2, four shots behind champion Joe Durant. prior to 2004. Qualified for the 2003 U.S. Open and posted rounds of 74-73 to miss the cut
Fell out of the top 125 in 2005 for the first time since 1996, his rookie season. Was able by three strokes. Made the cut in 10 of 12 starts on the 2003 Gateway Tour Desert Series.
to up his status by finishing T26 at the TOUR Qualifying Tournament in December. Lone Multiple winner on the Butch Harmon Vegas Tour in 2007. Has also played on the Hooters
top-10 of the 2005 season was a T6 at the weather-shortened, 54-hole BellSouth Classic. Tour and the Gateway Tour. Member of the 1998 UNLV NCAA Championship team with
Bogeyed the 72nd hole in regulation to miss a five-way playoff by a stroke. In 2004, his four current PGA TOUR member Chad Campbell. Won one tournament in college. First-team
top-10s were the most since 2001, when he had eight. Tied the Waialae CC course record all-conference and third-team All-America in 1997. Grandfather got him, as well as current
with a second-round, 8-under-par 62 en route to a fourth-place finish at the 2004 Sony Open PGA TOUR member Charley Hoffman, started in the game. Worked in sales for the Las
in Hawaii. Posted second career top-10 at THE PLAYERS Championship, near his home of Vegas Founders—the group that ran the PGA TOUR event there. Lists winning the 1998
Ponte Vedra Beach, finishing T3, four strokes behind champion Adam Scott. Earned second NCAA Championship as his biggest thrill in golf.
career TOUR victory with two-shot win over Chad Campbell at 2003 Chrysler Classic of EXEMPT STATUS: 5th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list
Tucson. Nursing a one-stroke lead on the 72nd hole, was able to get up and down for par BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T44—2007 Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners
after hitting drive into water hazard skirting the 18th fairway. Finished T2 at 84 LUMBER Hospitals for Children.
Classic later in year. Finished in the top 30 on the 2001 TOUR money list for the first NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Invitational.
time on the strength of a career-high eight top-10s and a victory. Rounds of 69-65-66-68 MONEY & POSITION:
produced one-stroke victory over J.J. Henry at 2001 Kemper Insurance Open. Nearly won 1998 — 0 2003 — 0 2007 — 12,093
early in the season until a triple bogey on third extra hole lost Buick Invitational playoff to BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T44—Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for
Phil Mickelson. Final-round 66 put him into extra holes with Mickelson and Davis Love III. Children.
In 2000, held third-round led at Phoenix Open before final-round 74 dropped him to T10. In PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 67–1998 Las Vegas Invitational/2
2000, recorded T3s at Michelob Championship and Tampa Bay Classic. In 1999, finished 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
solo second at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, one stroke behind Payne Stewart. CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—3; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
Breakthrough season in 1998 with five top-10s and over $600,000 in earnings. Highlight of CAREER EARNINGS: $12,093
the season a T4 at the PGA Championship at Sahalee CC near Seattle. Rookie on TOUR in Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge/228
1996 after T20 at 1995 Qualifying Tournament. Returned to Q-School after finishing 138th Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
on 1996 money list and regained TOUR card with 36th-place finish. Played the Nationwide
Tour full-time in 1995 and was 15th on the money list, including victory at Boise Open.

LYE, Mark BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T48—U.S. Open.
FULL NAME: Mark Ryan Lye BIRTHDATE: November PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2 times, most recent 2007 Fry’s Electronics
13, 1952 BIRTHPLACE: Vallejo, CA RESIDENCE: Naples, FL Open/3
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, Lisa; Lucas (3/18/05), 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
Eva (1/24/07) EDUCATION: San Jose State University SPECIAL CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—26; in money—15; Top-10 finishes—0
INTERESTS: Guitar, fishing, boating TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1975 CAREER EARNINGS: $414,288
Q SCHOOL: Fall 1976 OTHER INFORMATION: Has served as an Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Bank of America Colonial/142
analyst for GOLF CHANNEL the last few years and last played in a Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006, 2008)
PGA TOUR event at the 1995 B.C. Open. Played in two Champions
Tour events in 2008, with a 76th-place finish at the ACE Group LYlE, Sandy
Classic his best showing. Made eight Champions Tour starts in 2007, with a best finish of FULL NAME: Alexander Walter Barr Lyle BIRTHDATE: February 9,
T26 at the FedEx Kinko’s Classic. Made 486 starts on the PGA TOUR in a career that began 1958 BIRTHPLACE: Shrewbury, England RESIDENCE: Balquhidder,
in 1977. Made 332 cuts and earned $1,800,654 in his three decades on the TOUR. Lone Perthshire, Scotland; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 187
victory occurred when he came from eight strokes down the final day with a closing-round FAMILY: Wife, Jolande; Stuart (1983), James (1986), Alexandra
64 to earn a one-stroke win over John Mahaffey, Jim Thorpe and Sammy Rachels at the Lonneke (1993), Quintin (1995) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Motorcycles,
1983 Bank of Boston Classic. Finished with birdies on three of the last four holes to claim cars, airplanes TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1977 OTHER
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the $63,000 first-place check, the largest of his career. Finest season came in 1989, when INFORMATION: Made Champions Tour debut in 2008, making
he earned $242,884 and was 56th on the money list. Closed that season with four straight 14 of 16 cuts with four top-25 finishes. Top finish was a T3 at the
top-10s. Built a three-stroke lead after 36 holes at the 1984 Masters Tournament and trailed 2008 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. Made one of two cuts on the
by only one after 54 holes before finishing T6. Won the 1976 Australian Order of Merit. PGA TOUR in 2008. At age 49, made cuts in only two events entered in 2007 (43rd at the
College star at San Jose State, where he earned All-America honors in 1975. Diagnosed as Masters and T65 at the British Open). Also T21 at the Irish Open on the European Tour.
a diabetic in high school. One of the few players to use an elongated putter while playing Winner of 29 tournaments worldwide, including five on the PGA TOUR. Winner of 1985
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on TOUR. Often traveled with his guitar on TOUR, and at one point in his career teamed with British Open and 1988 Masters. Finished seventh on 1988 TOUR money list after winning
Peter Jacobsen and the late Payne Stewart to form “Jake Trout and The Flounders.” three times. Won individual title at 1980 World Cup of Golf. Led European Tour Order of
Merit three times. Member of five consecutive European Ryder Cup teams (1979, ‘81, ‘83,
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PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1983 Bank of Boston Classic. ‘85, ‘87) and the 1977 Great Britain/Ireland Walker Cup team. Awarded Member of British
MONEY & POSITION: Empire. After becoming first British winner of Masters, put haggis, a Scottish dish, on menu
1977 — 22,034 — 101 1984 — 152,356 — 43 1991 — 147,530 — 104 at Champions Dinner the next year.
1978 — 13,648 — 126 1985 — 112,735 — 72 1992 — 9,921 — 243 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
1979 — 51,184 — 75 1986 — 78,960 — 111 1993 — 106,936 — 139 PLAYOFF RECORD: 3-1
1980 — 109,454 — 39 1987 — 73,625 — 121 1994 — 63,394 — 178 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (6): 1985 British Open. 1986 Greater Greensboro Open. 1987
1981 — 76,044 — 57 1988 — 106,972 — 108 1995 — 0 Tournament Players Championship. 1988 Phoenix Open, KMart Greater Greensboro Open,
1982 — 67,460 — 62 1989 — 242,884 — 56 Masters Tournament.
1983 — 164,506 — 28 1990 — 201,011 — 77 MONEY & POSITION:
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–1984 Walt Disney World Golf Classic/3 1980 — 8,950 — 175 1990 — 51,280 — 175 2000 — 198,990 — 164
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—486; in money—332; Top-10 finishes—41 1981 — 2,350 — 225 1991 — 59,794 — 166 2001 — 11,551 — 238
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,800,654 1982 — 804 — 284 1992 — 73,459 — 154 2002 — 28,163 — 223
1983 — 0 1993 — 86,121 — 153 2003 — 0
LYlE, Jarrod 1984 — 15,532 — 169 1994 — 47,538 — 191 2004 — 49,142 — 229
FULL NAME: Jarrod Lyle BIRTHDATE: August 21, 1985 — 40,452 — 132 1995 — 22,908 — 235 2005 — 46,433 — 229
1981 BIRTHPLACE: Shepparton, Victoria, Australia 1986 — 143,415 — 64 1996 — 94,490 — 168 2006 — 0
RESIDENCE: Shepparton, Victoria, Australia HEIGHT: 6-2 1987 — 286,176 — 34 1997 — 71,860 — 183 2007 — 47,494 — 229
WEIGHT: 235 FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cricket 1988 — 726,934 — 7 1998 — 176,354 — 146 2008 — 24,750 — 244
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 OTHER INFORMATION: Two- 1989 — 292,293 — 43 1999 — 113,004 — 190
time Nationwide Tour graduate to the PGA TOUR placed fourth on BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 45—Masters Tournament.
the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list to earn a spot on the 2009 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1988 KMart Greater Greensboro Open/2
PGA TOUR. Finished T48 at the U.S. Open in only 2008 PGA TOUR 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
start. Won twice and led the Nationwide Tour money list for 14 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—270; in money—141; Top-10 finishes—22
weeks in 2008 through late August. First career win came at the inaugural Mexico Open CAREER EARNINGS: $2,720,236
in Morelia. Shared the 54-hole lead at 9-under with Greg Chalmers. Then carded the low Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/55
round of the week, an 8-under 63, to win by five strokes over Matt Every. Posted a 6-under
29 on the front nine during the final day. Maintained his top spot on the money list with a
T5 at the Moonah Classic. Was T7 at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic. Regained M
the top spot on the money list with his second victory of the year at the Knoxville Open,
where he defeated Chris Kirk with a birdie at the first extra hole after both had tied at
19-under 269. Shot four rounds in the 60s to finish second at the Xerox Classic despite MAGEE, Andrew
three bogeys in the final six holes. in 2007 during rookie season on the PGA TOUR, made FULL NAME: Andrew Donald Magee BIRTHDATE: May
24 starts with three top-25s and finished 164th on the money list. The best finishes were 22, 1962 BIRTHPLACE: Paris, France RESIDENCE: Paradise
T12s at the Reno-Tahoe Open and Fry’s Electronics Open. At the Fry’s event, was three Valley, AZ HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, three
behind after 54 holes but fell with a 3-over 73. Finished 18th on the 2006 Nationwide Tour children EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma (1984)
money list. Posted seven top-10s in his rookie season on that Tour. Opened the season SPECIAL INTERESTS: Travel, swimming, fishing, whistling
with a T4 at the Jacob’s Creek Open Championship and a T2 at the ING New Zealand PGA TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: 1984 OTHER
Championship, just one shot behind tournament winner Jim Rutledge. Added a third-place INFORMATION: Made three starts on the 2008 PGA TOUR, with
effort at the PalmettoPride Classic. Also missed the cut at the British Open (his first career only made cut a T64 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by
TOUR start) and finished T4 at the European Tour’s Volvo China Open. Has also played on MasterCard. Competed in one tournament in 2007, the AT&T Pebble
the PGA TOUR of Australasia and the Asian PGA Tour. Represented Australia at the 2004 Beach National Pro-Am, and missed the cut. Spent much of 2007 and 2008 as a co-host
World Amateur Team Championship. Runner-up at the 2004 Australian and New Zealand on GOLF CHANNEL’s “The Approach,” where he and Alex Miceli would debate in a player
Amateurs. Winner of the 2003 and 2004 Lake Macquarie Amateur. Got his start in golf at versus the media forum. In 21st year on TOUR, limited to 19 events in 2006 due to cancer
age 7 when he caddied for his father. In 1999 at age 17, was diagnosed with acute myeloid surgery and subsequent recovery. Underwent successful surgery to remove a cancerous
leukemia and was confined to his bed for nine months while undergoing chemotherapy tumor from his left kidney at the Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic Feb. 18. Dr. Indebir Gill performed
treatments at the Royal Children’s Hospital. It took another 12 months before he had the the operation and said that the tumor and 15 percent of the kidney were removed “with
energy to walk a golf course again. Forged a friendship during that time with TOUR member excellent margins,” and that no radiation or chemotherapy procedures would be needed.
Robert Allenby. Returned to action at the Shell Houston Open in late April. Received a Non-Exempt, Major
EXEMPT STATUS: 4th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list Medical Extension for 2007. Finished 140th on 2005 money list playing on a Major Medical
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T12—2007 Reno-Tahoe Open, Fry’s Electronics Extension after missing the entire 2004 season due to Achilles tendon surgery on Oct. 24,
Open. 2003. Posted consecutive top-10s, his first since 1997, in the 2005 Sony Open in Hawaii
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2008 Mexico Open, Knoxville Open. (T7) and Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (T8). Used Top-50 career money winners exemption
MONEY & POSITION: for 2002. Actually 51st, but with the ranking of the late Payne Stewart (No. 15), moved
2006 — 0 2007 — 390,303 — 164 2008 — 23,985 into top 50. Finished T3 at the 2002 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, his first top-10

on TOUR since the 2000 Tampa Bay Classic. Made history in the first round of the 2001 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–3 times, most recent 1989 Walt Disney World/
Phoenix Open, recording an ace on the 333-yard, par-4 17th hole. Magee’s drive bounded Oldsmobile Classic/2
onto the green at TPC Scottsdale, caromed off Tom Byrum’s putter and went into the hole CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—493; in money—327; Top-10 finishes—55
for what was believed to be the first hole-in-one on a par 4 in TOUR history. “It looked like CAREER EARNINGS: $2,212,879
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a hole-in-one and sounded like a hole-in-one. But I still wasn’t sure it was one,” Magee
said. Byrum was squatting down looking over a putt when the ball deflected off his putter MARUYAMA, Shigeki (SHE-gek-ee MARE-oo-yaw-muh)
and rolled about 8 feet directly into the hole for a rare double-eagle ace. Earned $500,000 FULL NAME: Shigeki Maruyama BIRTHDATE: September 12,
in the 1999 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, losing to Jeff 1969 BIRTHPLACE: Chiba, Japan RESIDENCE: Chiba, Japan;
Maggert in the final. Most recent victory came at 1994 Northern Telecom Open. In 1991, Los Angeles, CA HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife,
won twice, at the rain-shortened Nestle Invitational over Tom Sieckmann and then beat Mizuho; Sean (6/2/00) EDUCATION: Nihon University TURNED
D.A. Weibring on second playoff hole at Las Vegas Invitational. First TOUR victory came PROFESSIONAL: 1992 JOINED TOUR: 2000 OTHER
at 1988 Pensacola Open, where he rallied from four strokes back on final day. Three-time INFORMATION: Finished 207th on the 2008 money list, with one-
All-America at University of Oklahoma. Born in Paris, where his father worked in the oil top 25, the lowest finish of his TOUR career. Didn’t play again after
business. With Gary McCord, conducts Santa Claus Open, annual charity pro-am at TPC withdrawing from the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Used a
Scottsdale. With Scott Verplank and Brian Watts, runs ClubCorp Pro-Am in Dallas to benefit T2 at the Ginn sur Mer Classic, the next-to-last event of the season,
health clinic at his former junior high school. Won 1999 Southern Company Citizenship to jump into the top 125 in 2007. Was 137th on the money list entering the event. Improved
Award for work with charities. to 103rd with his finish. In 2006, made a career-high 30 starts with four top-10s, including
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion a third-place finish at the B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort. In 2005, finished
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0 32nd on the money list on the strength of five top-10s, but no wins for second consecutive
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1988 Pensacola Open. 1991 Nestle Invitational, Las Vegas season. At the Sony Open in Hawaii finished T3 and posted an ace on fourth hole in third
Invitational. 1994 Northern Telecom Open. round with a 4-iron from 202 yards. Second ace of season, the fifth of his TOUR career,
MONEY & POSITION: came in second round at John Deere Classic, holing a 7-iron from 173 yards on No. 3. In
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1984 — 1,701 — 238 1992 — 285,946 — 53 2000 — 867,372 — 55 2004, was five back of lead going into the final round of Nissan Open. Fired a final-round 67
1985 — 75,593 — 99 1993 — 269,986 — 62 2001 — 175,108 — 180 to finish one back of 54-hole leader Mike Weir. Missed a 12-foot par putt on the 72nd hole
1986 — 69,478 — 120 1994 — 431,041 — 36 2002 — 543,035 — 122
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to finish second. Posted career-best finish in a major with a T4 at the U.S. Open. Shared
1987 — 94,598 — 99 1995 — 256,918 — 72 2003 — 578,558 — 116 first-and second-round leads. In 2003, despite being plagued by nagging neck injury during
1988 — 261,954 — 43 1996 — 332,504 — 60 2005 — 488,779 — 145 the early season, finished 37th on money list for third time in four years on the strength
1989 — 126,770 — 109 1997 — 752,007 — 30 2006 — 52,711 — 232 of win at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro. Recorded a hole-in-one for the third straight
1990 — 210,507 — 71 1998 — 964,302 — 30 2007 — 0 season when he aced the eighth hole with a 6-iron from 177 yards during the first round
1991 — 750,082 — 5 1999 — 911,565 — 42 2008 — 12,238 — 250 of the MasterCard Colonial. One of only five players to collect a win in each of the last
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T64—Arnold Palmer Invitational. three seasons (Tiger Woods, Justin Leonard, Jim Furyk and Retief Goosen) with his win
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 1996 Quad City Classic/4 in Greensboro. Became the first player in TOUR history to surpass $1 million in first four
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—3; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 seasons. In 2002, turned in best finish on money list to that point in three-year career, along
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—601; in money—361; Top-10 finishes—64 with most earnings. Won the Verizon Byron Nelson Classic and became the first Asian with
CAREER EARNINGS: $8,512,753 multiple TOUR victories. Closed with a 2-under 68 for a two-stroke victory over rookie Ben
Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 BellSouth Classic/35 Crane. Posted the first ace of the 2002 U.S. Open, using an 8-iron from 154 yards on No. 14
at Bethpage Black. T5 at British Open. Tied for lead with eventual champion Ernie Els and
MALTBIE, Roger three others after 36 holes at 6-under-par 136. Teamed with Toshi Izawa to win the World
FULL NAME: Roger Lin Maltbie BIRTHDATE: June 30, 1951 Cup. In 2001, finished in the top 40 on TOUR money list and captured his first win at the
BIRTHPLACE: Modesto, CA RESIDENCE: Los Gatos, CA Greater Milwaukee Open. Defeated Charles Howell III with birdie-4 on first playoff hole.
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Donna; Spencer Victory made him first Japanese player to win a TOUR event on U.S. mainland (Isao Aoki
Davis (3/3/87), Parker Travis (3/12/90) EDUCATION: San Jose captured 1983 Hawaiian Open). In 2000, became first Japanese player to top $1 million
State University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, 49ers football in one TOUR season. Had three top-5s included among seven top-10s, his best a T2 with
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1973 Q SCHOOL: 1974 OTHER Tiger Woods at Buick Invitational, four strokes behind Phil Mickelson. During qualifying
INFORMATION: Continued work as a golf commentator for NBC for U.S. Open, shot 13-under 58 (11 birdies and one eagle) at Woodmont CC in Rockville,
golf telecasts. Teamed with fellow NBC broadcaster Gary Koch MD, during first round. Second round was 74, giving him total of 132 and second place at
to claim the unofficial Raphael Division title at the Liberty Mutual qualifier to medalist David Berganio, Jr.’s 130. Earned spot on International Presidents Cup
Legends of Golf in Savannah, GA, on the Champions Tour. The pair closed with a 12-under team and finished with a 1-2-0 record. In 1999, earned his 2000 TOUR membership by virtue
60 to defeat Bob Charles and Stewart Ginn by one stroke. T2 at the 2007 Liberty Mutual of his strong play in the World Golf Championships: Accenture Match Play Championship
Legends of Golf with Koch, one behind Tom Watson-Andy North. Missed the cut in last PGA (T5) and NEC Invitational (sixth). In October, won the Bridgestone Open on the Japan Golf
TOUR appearance (2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am). Teamed with Koch to win Tour for the third time (first two came in 1995-96). In 1998, first came to attention of golf
the Raphael Division at 2003 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf on the Champions Tour. During world when he was surprise star of Presidents Cup with a 5-0 record. In 1997, won four
rookie year on TOUR in 1975, won back-to-back titles at Quad Cities Open and Pleasant times on the Japan Golf Tour--Japan PGA Championship, Pocari Sweat Yomiuri Open, PGA
Valley Classic. Two biggest career wins came in Ohio, the inaugural Memorial Tournament Match Play Promise Cup and Golf Nippon Hitachi Cup. Known for his ever-present smile on
at Muirfield Village in Dublin in 1976 and the 1985 World Series of Golf at Firestone CC in the golf course with a nickname as the “Smilin’ Assassin.” First shot even-par at age 11.
Akron. Finished a career-best eighth on money list in 1985. Tied for 54-hole lead at the 1987 Early in career, made regular appearances on Japanese TV variety show called Yume-ga-
Masters, eventually finishing T4. Big San Francisco 49ers fan and possessor of Super Bowl MoriMori (Lots of Dreams). Followed up on his dream with his father by launching his own
rings given to him by former 49ers’ owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr. Underwent two shoulder junior golf foundation, which his company operates, in Japan. No relation to fellow TOUR
surgeries during playing career. Winner of 1972 and 1973 Northern California Amateur and player Daisuke Maruyama.
1974 California State Open. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2001 Greater Milwaukee Open. 2002 Verizon Byron Nelson
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1975 Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open, Pleasant Valley Classic. 2003 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro.
Classic. 1976 Memorial Tournament. 1985 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic, MONEY & POSITION:
NEC World Series of Golf. 1994 — 0 1999 — 79,137 — 202 2004 — 2,301,692 — 23
MONEY & POSITION: 1995 — 0 2000 — 1,207,104 — 37 2005 — 1,933,049 — 32
1975 — 81,035 — 23 1986 — 213,206 — 40 1997 — 0 1996 — 50,588 — 196 2001 — 1,441,455 — 37 2006 — 1,154,115 — 79
1976 — 117,737 1987 — 157,023 — 65 1998 — 0 1997 — 111,781 — 161 2002 — 2,214,794 — 16 2007 — 951,288 — 105
1977 — 51,727 — 59 1988 — 150,602 — 77 1999 — 0 1998 — 78,556 — 193 2003 — 1,669,292 — 37 2008 — 160,175 — 207
1978 — 12,440 — 130 1989 — 134,333 — 105 2000 — 0 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T25—Sony Open in Hawaii.
1979 — 9,796 — 156 1990 — 58,536 — 169 2001 — 0 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–3 times, most recent 2005 John Deere
1980 — 38,626 — 86 1991 — 37,962 — 188 2002 — 0
1981 — 75,009 — 59 1992 — 109,742 — 125 2003 — 0 Classic/2
1982 — 77,067 — 56 1993 — 155,454 — 103 2004 — 0 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—18; in money—9; Top-10 finishes—0
1984 — 118,128 — 56 1995 — 61,664 — 187 2006 — 0 CAREER EARNINGS: $13,353,024
1985 — 360,554 — 8 1996 — 48,800 — 199 Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 THE PLAYERS Championship/19

MAthis, David PLAYERS Championship. Best effort of the season came at Tampa Bay Classic, a T3. In
FULL NAME: David Haynes Mathis BIRTHDATE: February 22, hometown of Ponte Vedra Beach, finished T5 at THE PLAYERS Championship in 1998. Won
1974 BIRTHPLACE: Winston-Salem, NC RESIDENCE: Raleigh, first Compaq World Putting Championship in 1996. Earned TOUR membership for 1996 via
NC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 168 FAMILY: Wife, Chastity Qualifying School after finishing 69th on Nationwide Tour money list. Rookie on TOUR in
EDUCATION: Campbell University (1997, Business) SPECIAL 1993 after earning initial TOUR card through Qualifying School. Captured 1984 Florida High
INTERESTS: Stocks, investing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997 School Championship. Member of Wake Forest’s 1986 NCAA Championship team, along
OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing with current PGA TOUR player Billy Andrade. Was first encouraged to play golf by his father
14th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list. Missed the cut in Louis at age 6. Is left-handed but plays golf right-handed. Has his own charitable organiza-
three of his first five starts before reeling off four consecutive top-25 tion, “Len’s Friends” foundation, that aids Jacksonville, FL, charities with a series of golf
finishes on the Nationwide Tour, culminating with his first top-10 events. Web site for event is lensfriends.org.
of the season at the South Georgia Classic (T6). Earned his first career win at the BMW EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
Charity Pro-Am where he nearly went wire to wire. Posted rounds of 65-65 to grab the PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2
second-round lead. Third-round 68 put him at 17-under and one shot ahead. Three birdies PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2002 Nissan Open, FedEx St. Jude Classic.
in the first five holes of Sunday’s final round gave him the cushion he needed. He was MONEY & POSITION:
never challenged the rest of the way and won by three strokes over Roger Tambellini. 1988 — 0 1999 — 403,115 — 100 2005 — 209,638 — 191
First-place check of $121,500 jumped him from No. 44 to No. 4 on the money list at the 1991 — 0 2000 — 762,979 — 61 2006 — 66,540 — 226
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time. Also collected the keys to a BMW X5 for the win. One week after his victory, was 1993 — 74,521 — 160 2001 — 592,781 — 84 2007 — 0
T2 at the Melwood Prince George’s County Open. Shared the 54-hole lead with three oth- 1996 — 238,977 — 92 2002 — 2,194,064 — 18 2008 — 35,333 — 237
ers and shot a 2-under 70 to finish one shot back of winner Jeff Klauk. Runner-up check 1997 — 315,656 — 77 2003 — 1,221,476 — 56
pushed his season total over the $223,000 mark and vaulted him to No. 1 on the money 1998 — 418,416 — 68 2004 — 213,707 — 188
list. Followed a poor stretch of play, where he missed four cuts in six events, with a T8 at BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T49—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.
the Utah Championship, shooting 65 in the final round and creeping back into the top-10 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–7 times, most recent 2002 FedEx St. Jude
Classic/4
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on the money list. A T21 at the Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch left him
14th on the final money list, with $276,412. Ranked third in Putting for the year. Made the 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—11; in money—4; Top-10 finishes—0
Player Biographies
cut in 14 of 24 starts on the 2007 Nationwide Tour, including eight top-25 finishes. Finished
the year No. 47 on the money list, with $135,218. Made the cut in 16 of 27 starts during CAREER EARNINGS: $6,747,202
his rookie season on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with three top-25 finishes, including a Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Wachovia Championship/24
career-best T12 at the Chattanooga Classic. Ended the season No. 99 on the money list, Nationwide Tour Alumnus
with $51,303. Had missed the cut in all seven career starts on the Nationwide Tour prior
to 2006. Has missed the cut in all five starts on the PGA TOUR, including most recently McCallister, Blaine
at the 2005 Bell Canadian Open. Member of the Canadian Tour from 2001-05. Playing on FULL NAME: Blaine McCallister BIRTHDATE: October 17, 1958
what turned out to be a broken foot, notched his first career win on that Tour at the 2005 BIRTHPLACE: Fort Stockton, TX RESIDENCE: Jacksonville,
Michelin Morelia Classic. Posted a final-round 64 to storm back from six shots down. The FL HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife, Claudia; Kelly,
victory helped him finish a career-best fourth on the Tour’s final money list. Has also won Paul; three grandchildren EDUCATION: University of Houston
on the Tarheel Tour. Earned All-Big South Conference honors in 1993 and 1994, helping SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, tennis, baseball TURNED
lead Campbell University (Buies Creek, NC) to the conference championship both seasons. PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1981, 1982, 1985, 1997,
Got his start in golf from his dad. 1999, 2001 OTHER INFORMATION: Made his Champions Tour
EXEMPT STATUS: 14th on Nationwide Tour money list debut at the 2008 AT&T Championship, finishing T64 in his only
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 BMW Charity Pro-Am. appearance of the season. Missed the cut in his only two events on
MONEY & POSITION: the PGA TOUR in 2008. Competed in 13 events between the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide
1997 — 0 1999 — 0 2005 — 0 Tour, with one made cut at the Shell Houston Open. Played a combined 18 events in 2006
1998 — 0 2004 — 0 on the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide Tour with best finish a T13 at the Nationwide Tour’s
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 70–1999 Canon Greater Hartford Open/1 Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship. Split 2005 season between Nationwide Tour
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 (10 events) and PGA TOUR (9) with three top-25s on the Nationwide Tour. Posted three
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Travelers Championship/238 top-25s in 2004, while making just six cuts in 27 events on TOUR. Spent a season on the
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) Nationwide Tour in 2003 for the first time in his career. Finished 12th on the money list
after posting seven top-10s in 18 starts, including his first victory on that Tour at the 2003
Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. The victory was his first on any Tour since winning the
MATTIACE, Len (mat-teece) 1993 B.C. Open. Kept TOUR card for 2002 with T32 finish at 2001 Qualifying Tournament.
FULL NAME: Leonard Earl Mattiace BIRTHDATE: October 15,
In 1999, finished 134th on TOUR money list, leaving him non-exempt for the 2000 season.
1967 BIRTHPLACE: Mineola, NY RESIDENCE: Jacksonville, FL
Went to 1999 Qualifying Tournament and finished first, securing full privileges for 2000.
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Kristen; Gracee Lauren,
In 2000, he earned a career-high $963,974, his most lucrative year in golf thanks to three
Noelle Anna EDUCATION: Wake Forest University (1990, Sociology)
top-10s, including a runner-up and third-place finish. Lost playoff to Carlos Franco at 2000
SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1990
Compaq Classic of New Orleans. Owns five victories on TOUR, including the 1988 Hardee’s
Q SCHOOL: 1992, 1995 OTHER INFORMATION: In 2008, made
Golf Classic, 1989 Honda Classic and Bank of Boston Classic, 1991 H.E.B. Texas Open and
four cuts in 11 starts, with a best finish of T49 at the Legends Reno-
1993 B.C. Open. In first TOUR victory at Hardee’s Golf Classic, middle rounds of 62-63
Tahoe Open. Made seven Nationwide Tour starts, with one made
tied then-TOUR record for lowest consecutive rounds in TOUR history. First qualified to
cut. Competed in 10 events on the PGA TOUR in 2007, missing the
play on the TOUR in 1982. Natural left-hander who plays the game right-handed but putts
cut in all 10. Made two out of 16 cuts on the Nationwide Tour in 2007. Played in 22 events
southpaw. Is involved with eyesight organizations as a result of his wife, Claudia, suffering
in 2006 and made six cuts. Played out of the Past Champions category in 2007, 2008 and
from pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), a rare eye disease. Roomed with Fred Couples for
2009 after being fully exempt in 1993 and 1996-2004. Struggled in 2005 with only nine
one year and with CBS Sports golf host Jim Nantz for three while attending the University
made cuts in 34 starts. Best finish was T12 at the 2005 Barclays Classic. Injured both
of Houston. Joined Couples and Nantz in Three Amigos Celebrity Tournament, first held in
knees in December 2003 while skiing in Vail, CO. Following surgery, made his comeback in
October 1994. One of the beneficiaries of the event was PXE research.
March 2004 at The Honda Classic, where he missed the cut. Did not post a top-10 for the
first time in his 10-year PGA TOUR career. Playing in his first Masters in 2003 as a profes-
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-2
sional and first in 15 years (1988 as an amateur), fired the best round of the tournament,
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1988 Hardee’s Golf Classic. 1989 Honda Classic, Bank of
a 7-under 65, in the final round to tie Mike Weir and force the first Masters playoff since
Boston Classic. 1991 H.E.B. Texas Open. 1993 B.C. Open.
1990. Began the day five strokes back of third-round leader Jeff Maggert. Held a two-stroke
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2003 Northeast Pennsylvania Classic.
lead over Weir during the back nine before he bogeyed the 18th hole and Weir birdied No.
MONEY & POSITION:
15 and made a 6-footer for par on the 18th to force the playoff. Weir won the playoff with 1982 — 7,894 — 186 1992 — 261,187 — 59 2001 — 280,589 — 149
bogey on the first extra hole. Career year in 2002 on the strength of two victories. Made 1983 — 5,218 — 201 1993 — 290,434 — 61 2002 — 123,349 — 194
25 cuts in 28 starts and collected more than $2 million in a single season for the first time. 1984 — 0 1994 — 351,554 — 47 2003 — 65,820 — 223
Captured first career TOUR victory at the Nissan Open in 220th start. Tied for the lead on 1986 — 88,732 — 94 1995 — 238,847 — 77 2004 — 162,700 — 198
the tournament’s 72nd hole, he two-putted from 30 feet while co-leader Scott McCarron 1987 — 120,005 — 87 1996 — 179,427 — 117 2005 — 64,253 — 222
was unable to get up-and-down for par. Rounds of 69-65-67-68--269 was one better than 1988 — 225,660 — 49 1997 — 140,966 — 143 2006 — 32,190 — 239
McCarron, Brad Faxon and Rory Sabbatini. Won the Fed Ex St. Jude Classic by one stroke 1989 — 523,891 — 15 1998 — 228,304 — 125 2007 — 11,330 — 250
over Tim Petrovic. Seven strokes off the pace after 54 holes and closed with a 64. Paycheck 1990 — 152,048 — 103 1999 — 295,932 — 134 2008 — 0
of $684,000 was largest of career. Career-best five top-10s in 2000, including a T9 at THE 1991 — 412,974 — 36 2000 — 963,974 — 49

PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1988 Hardee’s Golf Classic/2 EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—614; in money—335; Top-10 finishes—40 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1993 Shell Houston Open.
CAREER EARNINGS: $5,227,278 NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1990 Lake City Classic, New Haven Open,
Player biographies
Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 PGA Championship/89 Texarkana Open.
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003) MONEY & POSITION:
1989 — 0 1997 — 140,756 — 144 2004 — 72,377 — 223
McCord, Gary 1991 — 88,869 — 141 1998 — 106,726 — 180 2005 — 7,932 — 259
FULL NAME: Gary Dennis McCord BIRTHDATE: May 23, 1948 1992 — 169,888 — 92 1999 — 7,940 — 301 2006 — 26,070 — 243
BIRTHPLACE: San Gabriel, CA RESIDENCE: Paradise Valley, AZ 1993 — 587,495 — 27 2000 — 266,647 — 143 2007 — 27,333 — 240
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife, Diane, Krista (5/14/68), 1994 — 227,764 — 79 2001 — 271,494 — 153 2008 — 136,088 — 214
four grandchildren EDUCATION: University of California-Riverside 1995 — 402,587 — 44 2002 — 86,862 — 203
(1971, Economics) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Acceleration, giving a 1996 — 116,727 — 154 2003 — 115,148 — 202
name to each age spot on my body TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1971 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T36—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun.
Q SCHOOL: 1982 OTHER INFORMATION: Continued to split time PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler
between playing the Champions Tour and as an analyst for CBS Classic/3
golf telecasts. In 2008 Champions Tour debut, earned a T3 finish 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—26; in money—11; Top-10 finishes—0
at the Toshiba Classic in March. It represented his best finish in seven starts during the CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—379; in money—198; Top-10 finishes—14
season, and his best outing since a runner-up finish at the 2004 SBC Championship. Has CAREER EARNINGS: $2,858,703
won twice on the Champions Tour, both in 1999. Writes for Golf Digest and has published Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 Freeport-McDermott Classic/98
three books: “Golf for Dummies,” “Golf For Dummies II” and “Just a Range Ball in a Box of Nationwide Tour Graduate (1990)
Titleists.” Also hosted “Golf for Dummies” instructional DVD. Led U.S. Team as captain to
Mcroy, Spike
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victory in 2004 Tommy Bahama Challenge. Operates the Kostis-McCord Learning Center in
Scottsdale, AZ, with Peter Kostis. Served as technical consultant for and appeared in the FULL NAME: Robert Lynn McRoy, Jr. BIRTHDATE: May 20, 1968
Kevin Costner movie “Tin Cup.” Ran charity pro-am with Andrew Magee, the Santa Claus BIRTHPLACE: Huntsville, AL RESIDENCE: Huntsville, AL; plays out
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Classic, in Scottsdale for 10 years. Was backed by the late Lawrence Welk early in his pro of Valley Hill CC HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 155 FAMILY: Wife, Rica;
career and once appeared on the musical conductor’s variety show. Played the PGA TOUR Rily Alexander (2/27/99), Parker Kumar (4/17/01), Meera Sophia
from 1974-98 with more than $600,000 in earnings in 376 tournaments. Top performances (9/3/2002) EDUCATION: University of Alabama (1991, Corporate
in his TOUR career were a solo second at the 1975 Greater Milwaukee Open and a T2 at Finance) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Guitar, fishing, stock market, Bible
the 1977 Greater Milwaukee Open. Was a five-stroke victor at the 1991 Gateway Open. study TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q SCHOOL: 1996, 1997
Two-time All-America selection at Cal-Riverside and the winner of the 1970 NCAA Division OTHER INFORMATION: Split time between the PGA TOUR and
II Championship. Got started in golf when he used to go with his mother to her golf class Nationwide Tour in 2008. Made two of four cuts on the TOUR and
in Garden Grove, CA, when he was 12. Attended the same high school (Garden Grove HS) four of 13 cuts on the Nationwide Tour. Best finish was a T18 at the 2008 Melwood
as comedian Steve Martin. Lists the smell of free range balls in the morning as his biggest Prince George’s County Open on the Nationwide Tour. Played in 18 tournaments combined
thrill in golf. Favorite athlete is Seabiscuit. between the PGA TOUR (six starts) and the Nationwide Tour (12 starts) and made the cut
EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran Member in two events on each tour in 2007. In 2006, split time between the PGA TOUR (9 starts)
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—1975 Greater Milwaukee Open, T2—1977 and Nationwide Tour (12 starts) with a best finish of T21 at the Nationwide Tour’s 2006
Greater Milwaukee Open. Peek’n Peak Classic. Lone top-10 on TOUR in 2005 was a T9 at the Reno-Tahoe Open,
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1991 Gateway Open. aided by rounds of 70-68 on the weekend. Best finish on Nationwide Tour was T2 at the
MONEY & POSITION: 2005 Mark Christopher Charity Classic. Finished 159th on 2004 TOUR money list. Had 35
1973 — 499 — 265 1982 — 27,380 — 131 1991 — 7,365 — 241 starts in 2003, tied for most on TOUR with Pat Bates, Esteban Toledo and Neal Lancaster.
1974 — 32,140 — 76 1983 — 55,756 — 94 1992 — 64,503 — 160 Finished a career-best 110th on 2002 TOUR money list with $616,814 after entering season
1975 — 43,028 — 59 1984 — 68,213 — 86 1993 — 16,456 — 225 with partial TOUR status. Earned first career TOUR title in 115th career start at the 2002
1976 — 26,480 1985 — 32,198 — 140 1994 — 25,602 — 216 B.C. Open, one of a record 18 first-time winners. Rolled in a 31-foot birdie putt on the 72nd
1977 — 46,318 — 65 1986 — 27,747 — 160 1995 — 15,813 — 245 hole to finish a 7-under-par 65. The 19-under 269 total topped Fred Funk by a stroke. After
1978 — 15,280 — 118 1987 — 3,689 — 240 1996 — 2,548 — 357 a two-year hiatus from the TOUR, earned $401,654 to finish 127th on the 2001 money
1979 — 36,843 — 105 1988 — 15,502 — 204 1997 — 2,880 — 332 list. Needing $4,598 to retain TOUR card for 2002, missed cut at final event, the 2001
1980 — 13,521 — 151 1989 — 29,629 — 181 1998 — 0 Southern Farm Bureau Classic. One top-10 finish, T3 at the 2001 Kemper Insurance Open.
1981 — 20,722 — 131 1990 — 32,249 — 191 1999 — 0 The 2000 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year after winning the season-ending Nationwide
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1986 Provident Classic/3 Tour Championship at Highland Oaks GC in home state of Alabama. Earned $99,000 for
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—378; in money—242; Top-10 finishes—24 second win of the season, pushing his season total to a then-Tour-record $300,638. First
CAREER EARNINGS: $662,359 Nationwide Tour victory came at the 2000 Dakota Dunes Open. In 1999, split time between
Nationwide Tour and TOUR with 11 events on both Tours. In 1998, posted only one top-10,
Mcgovern, Jim T6 at 1998 Buick Invitational, in 32 TOUR starts. Finished 190th on 1997 TOUR money list in
FULL NAME: James David McGovern BIRTHDATE: February 5, 27 events with one top-25 finish. Runner-up to Rafael Alarcon at the 1997 Compaq World
1965 BIRTHPLACE: Teaneck, NJ RESIDENCE: Oradell, NJ; plays Putting Championship. Finished T5 at Qualifying Tournament in fall of 1997 to regain TOUR
out of Hackensack GC HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, card for the 1998 season. Winner of 1992 Alabama Open and two Hooters Tour events that
Lauren; Melanie (2/5/95), Emily (4/6/96), Elizabeth Ann (2/24/99), Sean year. Winner of the 1990 Cajun Classic. Earned his nickname from a great uncle who was
Harold (7/16/01) EDUCATION: Old Dominion University SPECIAL a fan of the Detroit Tigers and star player Ty Cobb. Cobb was known for his aggressive
INTERESTS: Family, all sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1988 Q baserunning, with spikes up going into bases. The great uncle sent Spike a miniature Tigers
SCHOOL: 1991, 1996, 1997, 2007 OTHER INFORMATION: Has split uniform when he was born. Wife obtained Doctorate in Optometry from Southern College
time between the Nationwide Tour and the PGA TOUR since 2000. of Optometry in Memphis in 1996.
Made the cut in 11 of 26 events on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with his EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
best showing being a T36 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Missed the cut in both Nationwide PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 B.C. Open.
Tour starts. Competed in five events on the PGA TOUR in 2007, making the cut in three and NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2000 Dakota Dunes Open, TOUR Championship.
recording a season-best T49 finish at the Viking Classic. Finished 45th on the Nationwide MONEY & POSITION:
Tour money list with four top-10s, including a T2 at the season-opening Movistar Panama 1991 — 0 2001 — 401,654 — 127 2005 — 173,919 — 205
Championship. Finished T19 at the 2007 Qualifying Tournament to earn playing status on 1997 — 66,274 — 190 2002 — 616,814 — 110 2006 — 18,225 — 247
the 2008 PGA TOUR. PGA TOUR member from 1991-99, playing an average of 32 tourna- 1998 — 179,770 — 145 2003 — 480,773 — 129 2007 — 18,280 — 243
ments a year from 1991 to 1998. Winner of 1994 Diners Club Matches with Jeff Maggert. 1999 — 49,701 — 226 2004 — 374,187 — 159 2008 — 15,641 — 247
Enjoyed his best season on TOUR in 1993 when he captured his lone victory, defeating John BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T45—Viking Classic.
Huston with a birdie on second playoff hole to win the rain-shortened 1993 Shell Houston PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2001 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/4
Open. Had two other top-10s that year and finished 27th on the money list. Won 1990 Lake 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—4; in money—2; Top-10 finishes—0
City, Texarkana and 1990 New Haven Opens en route to second-place finish on the 1990 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—226; in money—85; Top-10 finishes—8
Nationwide Tour money list. Winner of the 1988 Metropolitan Open and 1987 Metropolitan CAREER EARNINGS: $2,395,237
Amateur. 1987 Virginia State Intercollegiate champion. First exposed to the game when Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 British Open/200
parents bought house adjacent to Hackensack (NJ) GC. Brother Rob played linebacker in Nationwide Tour Graduate (2000)
the NFL. Jim and his family were honored with the Metropolitan Golf Writers Family of the
Year Award for 1996.

Miller, Johnny ing on his parents’ farm stepped into a hole and threw him. Finished T3 at the 2000 MCI
FULL NAME: John Laurence Miller BIRTHDATE: April 29, 1947 Classic, best finish since playoff loss to Olin Browne at 1998 Canon Greater Hartford Open.
BIRTHPLACE: San Francisco, CA RESIDENCE: Salt Lake City, UT In 1999, earned $386,554, giving him 11 consecutive years in which he had made more than
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 205 FAMILY: Wife, Linda; John S. (6/’2/70), $200,000. At 1998 Canon Greater Hartford Open, lost in playoff to Olin Browne’s chip-in on
Kelly (12/26/72), Casi (7/30/74), Scott (5/12/76), Andy (2/3/78), first extra hole. Enjoyed first two-victory season in 1993, his first wins since 1987 Masters
Todd (1/2/80); 16 grandchildren EDUCATION: Brigham Young triumph. Trailed Dudley Hart and Phil Mickelson by three strokes through 54 holes of
University (1969, Physical Education) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, Northern Telecom Open before closing 67 defeated Jeff Maggert by two. Came from four
ranching, church activities, course architecture, golf club design strokes off Fuzzy Zoeller’s third-round lead to win Buick Open. Made 140-foot chip-in to
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1969 Q SCHOOL: Spring 1969 OTHER win the 1987 Masters. Birdied the final hole at Augusta National to force playoff with Greg
INFORMATION: Played last TOUR event at the 1997 AT&T Pebble Norman and Seve Ballesteros. After Ballesteros was eliminated on first extra hole, used
Beach National Pro-Am. Participates in several unofficial events each year. Teamed with sand wedge from the right of the second extra hole, the par-4 11th, to chip in for birdie and
sons in the Father-Son Challenge through 2006. Has played just two official events in his defeat Norman. First TOUR victory came at 1983 Danny Thomas-Memphis Classic, where
Champions Tour career since turning 50 in 1997. Works primarily as the lead analyst for 25-foot birdie putt on final hole defeated Fuzzy Zoeller, Sammy Rachels and Chip Beck.
NBC golf telecasts. Son Andy was a member of the PGA TOUR in 2003, earning his card Worked on a Masters scoreboard at the third hole during his early teen years.
through the Qualifying Tournament. Andy qualified for the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
Black, and fired a hole-in-one on third hole in final round of NBC telecast, finishing T62. PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-3
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Played the TOUR full time from 1969-1994 and won 24 official titles. Victory at 1994 AT&T PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1983 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic. 1987 Masters
Pebble Beach National Pro-Am made him the most recent grandfather to win a TOUR event Tournament. 1993 Northern Telecom Open, Buick Open.
(first since Art Wall, Jr., at 1975 Greater Milwaukee Open). Biggest victory came when he MONEY & POSITION:
won the 1973 U.S. Open at Oakmont, shooting 63 in the final round, the lowest score by a 1980 — 1,189 — 252 1990 — 668,198 — 14 2000 — 425,624 — 111
winner at that prestigious event. Was the TOUR’s leading money winner and Player of the 1981 — 0 1991 — 279,061 — 60 2001 — 440,179 — 115
Year in 1974 when he won eight times, the only player other than Jack Nicklaus or Tom 1982 — 28,787 — 125 1992 — 316,428 — 47 2002 — 7,634 — 244
1983 — 146,325 — 35 1993 — 724,660 — 13 2003 — 93,713 — 211
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Watson to win money title between 1971 and 1980. Member of 1975 and 1981 U.S. Ryder
Cup teams, where he compiled a 2-2-2 record in the biennial matches. Winner 1964 U.S. 1984 — 172,513 — 36 1994 — 386,029 — 42 2004 — 136,020 — 206
1985 — 231,041 — 17 1995 — 289,576 — 67 2005 — 206,969 — 193
Player Biographies
Junior Amateur. Elected to World Golf Hall of Fame in 1996. His family was the recipient
of 1997 Jack Nicklaus Golf Family of the Year Award, presented by the National Golf 1986 — 314,051 — 17 1996 — 317,468 — 67 2006 — 217,971 — 188
Foundation. Is the co-founder of the Utah Junior Golf Association and is still its honorary 1987 — 561,407 — 6 1997 — 246,773 — 99 2007 — 105,740 — 216
1988 — 187,823 — 62 1998 — 464,294 — 62 2008 — 190,804 — 199
chairman. 1989 — 278,388 — 45 1999 — 386,554 — 103
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T10—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-5 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1985 Los Angeles Open/2
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (25): 1971 Southern Open Invitational. 1972 Sea Pines Heritage 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—16; in money—7; Top-10 finishes—1
Classic. 1973 U.S. Open. 1974 Bing Crosby National Pro-Am, Phoenix Open, Dean Martin CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—602; in money—407; Top-10 finishes—86
Tucson Open, Sea Pines Heritage Classic, Tournament of Champions, Westchester Classic, CAREER EARNINGS: $7,825,217
World Open Golf Championship, Kaiser International Open Invitational. 1975 Phoenix Open, Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Federal Express St. Jude Classic/20
Dean Martin Tucson Open, Bob Hope Desert Classic, Kaiser International Open Invitational.
1976 NBC Tucson Open, Bob Hope Desert Classic, British Open. 1980 Jackie Gleason- Molder, Bryce
Inverrary Classic. 1981 Joe Garagiola-Tucson Open, Glen Campbell-Los Angeles Open. 1982 FULL NAME: Bryce Wade Molder BIRTHDATE: January 27, 1979
Wickes-Andy Williams San Diego Open. 1983 Honda Inverrary Classic. 1987 AT&T Pebble BIRTHPLACE: Harrison, AR RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ; plays out
Beach National Pro-Am. 1994 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. of Whisper Rock GC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife,
MONEY & POSITION: Kelley EDUCATION: Georgia Tech (2001, Management) SPECIAL
1969 — 8,203 1979 — 49,266 — 79 1989 — 66,174 — 150 INTERESTS: Basketball, fishing, skiing, golf course architecture
1970 — 49,270 — 37 1980 — 127,117 — 30 1990 — 8,900 — 235
1971 — 80,459 — 18 1981 — 193,167 — 12 1991 — 2,864 — 269 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2001 OTHER INFORMATION: Earned
1972 — 95,350 — 18 1982 — 169,065 — 20 1992 — 4,312 — 269 PGA TOUR for second time in three years via the Nationwide Tour.
1973 — 124,766 — 9 1983 — 230,186 — 14 1993 — 0 Member of the TOUR in 2002, 2007 and 2009 and the Nationwide
1974 — 346,302 — 1 1984 — 139,422 — 47 1994 — 225,000 — 81 Tour from 2003-06 and 2008. Made the cut in 19 of 27 events on
1975 — 226,119 — 2 1985 — 126,616 — 64 1995 — 0 the Nationwide Tour in 2008, posting four top-10 finishes. Entered the final round of the
1976 — 135,888 1986 — 71,444 — 118 1997 — 0 Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch tied for the lead with Matt Bettencourt
1977 — 61,025 — 48 1987 — 139,398 — 78 and posted his second consecutive T3 finish of the year, good enough to jump from No.
1978 — 17,440 — 112 1988 — 31,989 — 169 32 to No. 23 on the money list and earn a trip to the PGA TOUR in 2009. Finished T2 at
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2 times, most recent 1984 Panasonic Las Vegas the South Georgia Classic for his first top-10 finish since winning the 2006 Miccosukee
Invitational/3 Championship. Fired 66 in the final round of the Chattanooga Classic to finish 10th. Shot
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—385; in money—332; Top-10 finish- four rounds in the 60s the following week at the Miccosukee Championship to finish T3. In
es—105 2007, finished No. 185 on the PGA TOUR money list, with $257,593. Among his seven (out
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,747,484 of 21) made cuts was a season-best T6 finish in his last start of the year at the Children’s
Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Franklin Funds Shark Shootout/177 Miracle Network Classic. Returned to the TOUR for the first time since 2002 after finish-
ing 22nd on the 2006 Nationwide Tour money list. Four top-10s that year included a first,
Mize, Larry second and a third. In the final full-field event of the season, the Miccosukee Championship,
FULL NAME: Larry Hogan Mize BIRTHDATE: September 23, captured first career victory, one ahead of Boo Weekley. Did not post a top-10 on the
1958 BIRTHPLACE: Augusta, GA RESIDENCE: Columbus, GA Nationwide Tour in 2003 and 2005 but had five in 2004, when he finished 50th on the
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Bonnie; David (4/17/86), money list. Made the cut in 10 of 22 TOUR events in 2002, with four top-25 finishes. T9 at
Patrick (2/12/89), Robert (4/2/93) EDUCATION: Georgia Tech the Compaq Classic of New Orleans in early May for his first top 10 of the season. Strong
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Spending time with family, fishing, piano, track record at English Turn G&CC, having captured an American Junior Golf Association
wakeboarding TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1980 Q SCHOOL: Fall event there in 1996 with a field that included David Gossett, Bubba Watson, Charles Howell
1981 OTHER INFORMATION: Made the cut in seven of 16 starts III and Matt Kuchar. Joined the TOUR as a Special Temporary Member during the 2002 sea-
on the PGA TOUR in 2008 with a best finish of T10 at the inaugural son after earning enough money to qualify but did not make enough to earn his TOUR card
Puerto Rico Open. Played in four Champions Tour events in 2008, for the following season. Finished second in his first career Nationwide Tour start at the
with his best showing being a T13 at the Administaff Small Business Classic. Competed in 2002 Jacob’s Creek Open Championship. Four-time, first-team All-America at Georgia Tech,
12 PGA TOUR events in 2007 with one top-10 finish, a T9 at the inaugural Mayakoba Golf joining former Yellow Jacket David Duval, Phil Mickelson and Gary Hallberg as the only
Classic. Made three out of five cuts on the Nationwide Tour in 2007. Made eight cuts in four to be so honored. Winner of Fred Haskins Award and named Dave Williams National
18 TOUR events entered in 2006. Finished T6 at the B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Player of the Year following senior year in 2001. Named Jack Nicklaus Player of the Year
Resort and was the only player to record four rounds in the 60s at Atunyote Golf Club. It in 1998 and 2001. Three-time ACC Player of the Year (1999-2001) and ACC Rookie of the
was his first top-10 on the PGA TOUR since a T2 at the 2001 Marconi Pennsylvania Classic. Year (1998). Represented United States at the Walker Cup (1999 and 2001) and Palmer Cup
Played in 18 events in 2005, with top-25s at the 2005 Sony Open in Hawaii (T20) and 2005 (1998-1999-2001). Two-time Academic All-America (2000-01). Born with no left pectoral
Buick Open (T18). Limited to 10 events in 2002 due to injury and did not finish in the top 125 muscle (which makes that side of his chest concave), and also has Poland Syndrome, a fairly
for the first time in 21 seasons on TOUR. Granted Major Medical Extension for 2003 due to rare defect that made his left hand much smaller than his right. Underwent two surgeries
lower back injury suffered at the 2002 Greater Milwaukee Open. Did not play the remainder before he was age 5 because three fingers on his left hand were webbed together up to
of the season. Got a late start to the 2002 season after suffering a cracked scapula in his the knuckle. Shot a 12-under-par 60 at Chenal CC in Little Rock while playing with fellow
shoulder, broken rib and a minor concussion in December 2001 when a horse he was rid- Arkansas native and then-U.S. President Bill Clinton in August 1999.

EXEMPT STATUS: 23nd on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list Championships while at the University of Florida. Earned a spot on the 1975 U.S. Ryder Cup
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 3—2001 Reno-Tahoe Open. team. Has had 18 career holes-in-one, 12 in competition. Initially coaxed out of the ESPN
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2006 Miccosukee Championship. broadcast booth by Lee Trevino, who advised him to play the Champions Tour on a full-time
MONEY & POSITION: basis. Has a history of severe arthritis, which he overcame to continue his golf career.
Player biographies
2001 — 211,105 2003 — 0 2007 — 257,593 — 185 Recipient of the 1996 Ben Hogan Award from the Golf Writers Association of America for
2002 — 348,028 2004 — 10,716 2008 — 0 his comeback from arthritis. Worked on CBS golf telecasts during the 1980s.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T6—Children’s Miracle Network Classic. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2002 Verizon Byron Nelson Classic/1 PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-5
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1968 Philadelphia Golf Classic, Thunderbird Classic. 1970
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—59; in money—21; Top-10 finishes—3 Greater Hartford Open Invitational. 1975 Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic. 1986 Canadian
CAREER EARNINGS: $827,442 Open.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Buick Classic/178 MONEY & POSITION:
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2006, 2008) 1968 — 104,040 — 8 1976 — 47,627 1984 — 35,344 — 133
1969 — 52,679 1977 — 52,874 — 58 1985 — 99,031 — 79
MORSE, John 1970 — 110,215 — 6 1978 — 73,598 — 34 1986 — 182,673 — 49
FULL NAME: John Paul Morse BIRTHDATE: February 16, 1958 1971 — 59,791 — 33 1979 — 66,916 — 62 1987 — 64,110 — 128
BIRTHPLACE: Marshall, MI RESIDENCE: Marshall, MI; plays 1972 — 78,433 — 26 1980 — 106,874 — 41 1988 — 23,875 — 191
out of Marshall CC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, 1973 — 88,709 — 23 1981 — 87,192 — 50 1989 — 0
Kelly; Christina (7/31/92) EDUCATION: University of Michigan 1974 — 55,762 — 42 1982 — 30,952 — 123 1990 — 0
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q 1975 — 127,471 — 11 1983 — 63,403 — 82 1992 — 0
SCHOOL: 1997 OTHER INFORMATION: Playing on the Champions PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–3 times, most recent 1983 Walt Disney World
Tour for the first time, posted three top-10 finishes in nine starts dur- Golf Classic/3
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ing the 2008 season. Open-qualified for the AT&T Championship and
finished T3 in San Antonio near the end of the season. Final-round, CAREER EARNINGS: $1,642,330
8-under 63 was a career best on either the PGA TOUR or Champions Tour and included a
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front-nine, 6-under 29. Enjoyed a successful Champions Tour debut, firing a closing-round
67 to finish T5 at The Principal Charity Classic. The top-10 finish earned him a berth in the N
Bank of America Championship, where he finished T7. Made three cuts in seven starts on
the PGA TOUR in 2008, with a season-best T63 at the AT&T Classic (his first made cut since
T60 at the 2004 B.C. Open). Also made seven starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, with NITTIES, James
a season-best T39 at the Mexico Open. Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1993 and 2001- FULL NAME: James Evangelo Nitties BIRTHDATE: October 23,
08, with a career-best No. 5 finish in earnings during rookie season in 1993. His T4 finish 1982 BIRTHPLACE: Melbourne, Australia RESIDENCE: New
at the 2002 Tampa Bay Classic presented by Buick marked first top-10 on the PGA TOUR South Wales, Australia HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185
since a T8 at the 1997 Shell Houston Open, and his best performance since a T3 at the 1995 FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Clubbing, girls, mov-
LaCantera Texas Open (a span of 87 events). Won the 1995 United Airlines Hawaiian Open ies TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER
with closing 68 to defeat Tom Lehman and Duffy Waldorf by three strokes. Closed with 70 INFORMATION: After having competed in the PGA TOUR Qualifying
to finish fourth in 1996 U.S. Open at Oakland Hills CC in home state of Michigan. Earned Tournament each year since 2005, finally broke through in 2008.
first TOUR card by finishing fifth on 1993 Nationwide Tour money list. Winner of 1993 New After holding the outright lead after two rounds in the final stage at
England Classic. Played Australasian Tour from 1989-92. Winner 1990 Australian Open in PGA West in La Quinta, CA, finished second to Harrison Frazar and
playoff over Craig Parry. Big Ten champion at University of Michigan. earned his PGA TOUR card for 2009. Competed in two events on the Nationwide Tour in
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 2008, making one cut. In October, claimed the Aspen Group WA (Western Australian) Open
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1995 United Airlines Hawaiian Open. Championship by two strokes. Prior to that win, spent most of the 2008 season competing
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1993 New England Classic. on the Nationwide Tour and Hooters Tour. In 2007, finished fifth at the HSBC New Zealand
MONEY & POSITION: PGA Championship. Best finishes of the 2005 season on the Nationwide Tour were a T10 at
1984 — 0 1996 — 322,090 — 64 2004 — 6,420 — 259 the Jacob’s Creek Open Championship and a T11 at the Chattanooga Classic. Was featured
1987 — 0 1997 — 161,363 — 134 2005 — 0 on GOLF CHANNEL’s show “Big Break.” While playing in the U.S. mini-tours in 2005, spent
1988 — 0 1998 — 43,140 — 210 2006 — 0 nearly a month in a Texas hospital with pain in his right hip and knee. Was diagnosed with
1991 — 9,117 — 230 2001 — 3,880 — 255 2007 — 0 reactive arthritis, a chronic condition where fluid builds up in the joints. Takes medication
1994 — 146,137 — 122 2002 — 125,260 — 193 2008 — 25,705 — 243 to alleviate the pain. Started a physical fitness routine and by 2007 finished T5 behind Craig
1995 — 416,803 — 42 2003 — 22,361 — 237 Parry at the Australian Open.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T63—AT&T Classic. EXEMPT STATUS: 2nd at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2 times, most recent 1997 GTE Byron Nelson Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 World Golf Championships-Accenture
Golf Classic/2 Match Play Championship/274
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—7; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,282,275 Nobilo, Frank (KNOB-il-o)
Career High Official World Rank: After 1996 The Presidents Cup/70 FULL NAME: Frank Ivan Joseph Nobilo BIRTHDATE: May 14, 1960
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1993) BIRTHPLACE: Auckland, New Zealand RESIDENCE: Auckland,
New Zealand HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife,
Murphy, Bob Selena; Bianca (1990) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Squash, motor rac-
FULL NAME: Robert Joseph Murphy, Jr. BIRTHDATE: February ing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1979 Q SCHOOL: 2000 OTHER
14, 1943 BIRTHPLACE: Brooklyn, NY RESIDENCE: Delray Beach, INFORMATION: Hasn’t played on the PGA TOUR since 2002 due to
FL HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 205 FAMILY: Wife, Gail; Kimberly two ruptured disks in his back. Joined GOLF CHANNEL as a full-time
(1/11/69); two grandchildren EDUCATION: University of Florida analyst in 2004, working primarily on Champions Tour broadcasts.
(1966, Physical Education) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, stock Missed several events at the end of 2002 due to a shoulder injury and
market, collecting wine TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1967 JOINED finished No. 135 on the TOUR money list. Has participated in three Presidents Cups (1994,
TOUR: 1968 OTHER INFORMATION: Once again, worked a full 1996, 1998) and will be a Captain’s Assistant to Greg Norman for the International Team
schedule of golf telecasts on NBC Sports and played just five events in 2009 at Harding Park in San Francisco. Captured first PGA TOUR title in second season
on the Champions Tour, his fewest in a season. Best individual effort on TOUR at the 1997 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. Final-round 67 moved him into
was a T57 at The ACE Group Classic near Naples, FL. Has 11 career Champions Tour vic- tie with Brad Faxon. Parred first playoff hole for win. Also in 1997, captured the Hong Kong
tories, including four in 1995 when he placed a career-high fourth on the money list. Last Open and Mexican Open. Won 1996 Deutsche Bank Open on PGA European Tour and
victory on the PGA TOUR came at the 1986 Canadian Open. Had not won since the 1975 second consecutive Subaru Sarazen World Open, marking first successful defense of his
Jackie Gleason-Inverrary Classic, but, at age 43, defeated Greg Norman by three strokes career. Two-time New Zealand PGA Champion (1985-87). Has dealt with back problems
at Glen Abbey GC. In his rookie year of 1968, he set a goal to win $40,000 but instead relating to the fact his right leg is shorter than his left. Ancestors were Italian pirates who,
took home $105,595, a record at the time for a first-year player. Won back-to-back tourna- after running out of things to pillage on the Adriatic, resettled in New Zealand in the early
ments at the Philadelphia and Thunderbird Classics that season and was second at the 1900s. Victim of a freak accident one week after marrying Selena Syer in Orlando in 1998.
Westchester Classic prior to his pair of victories. Also won the 1970 Greater Hartford Open. Errant tee shot at Lake Nona struck him above left eye, requiring 30 stitches.
Defeated Bob Dickson to win the 1965 U.S. Amateur. Was medalist at the 1966 NCAA

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PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1997 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic.
MONEY & POSITION:
1992 — 7,000 — 252 1996 — 262,292 — 81 2000 — 236,476 — 152 O’MEARA, Mark
1993 — 14,500 — 230 1997 — 891,315 — 23 2001 — 462,650 — 108 FULL NAME: Mark Francis O’Meara BIRTHDATE: January 13,
1994 — 41,292 — 198 1998 — 269,134 — 108 2002 — 447,324 — 135 1957 BIRTHPLACE: Goldsboro, NC RESIDENCE: Windermere, FL
1995 — 52,119 — 203 1999 — 191,734 — 155 HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Michelle (3/14/87), Shaun
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2000 Doral-Ryder Open/2 Robert (8/29/89) EDUCATION: Long Beach State (1980, Marketing)
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—173; in money—109; Top-10 finishes—12 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Golf course design, fly tying, fly fishing
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,875,836 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1980 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1980 OTHER
Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill/21 INFORMATION: Played in just six events on the 2008 PGA TOUR,
making one cut. Competed in 16 Champions Tour events, with two
North, Andy top-10 finishes. Finished T7 at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf and
FULL NAME: Andrew Stewart North BIRTHDATE: March 9, 1950 followed that the next week with a T10 at the FedEx Kinkos Classic. Played in only four PGA
BIRTHPLACE: Thorpe, WI RESIDENCE: Madison, WI HEIGHT: 6-4 TOUR events after turning 50 in January 2007. From there, recorded seven top-10 finishes
in 16 Champions Tour starts. Has been a member of the PGA TOUR since 1981. Finished
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WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife, Sue; Nichole (11/30/74), Andrea
(8/22/78) EDUCATION: University of Florida (1992, B.S.) SPECIAL outside the top 150 (No. 192) in 2006 for the third consecutive year. The 16-time winner is
INTERESTS: All sports, gardening, snow-shoeing, biking TURNED tied for 50th on the career TOUR wins list. Included among those victories are two major
PROFESSIONAL: 1972 OTHER INFORMATION: Two-time U.S. championships (1998 Masters Tournament and PGA Championship) and five wins at the
Open champion has served as an TV analyst and on-course com- AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. At age 41, became oldest player to win two major
mentator. In 2008, teamed with Tom Watson to win the Legends championships in the same year and was voted 1998 PGA TOUR Player of the Year. Has 22
Division at the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf in Savannah in April. career runner-up finishes. Collected two wins in a season six times (1985, 1990, 1995-98).
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The pair opened with a 13-under par 59 and followed with rounds of 62-64 to nip the team Best earnings year came in 1998 with the two major titles and $1,786,699. His highest
of Craig Stadler and Jeff Sluman by one stroke. In going wire to wire, they played all 54 finish on the money list came in 1984, placing second on the money list with a career-high
Player Biographies
holes without a bogey, running their string of consecutive bogey-free holes to 162. They 15 top-10s, including his first victory at the Greater Milwaukee Open, five seconds and
had won three consecutive unofficial titles in the Raphael Division at the event. The win three thirds. TOUR Rookie of the Year in 1981. Member of five U.S. Ryder Cup and two U.S.
was the first official title for North since his 1985 U.S. Open victory. North also won the Presidents Cup teams. Has eight international wins, including his last at the 2004 Dubai
team title with Jim Colbert in 2000 and 2001. Wisconsin native competed at the 2007 Desert Classic. Defeated John Cook in 1979 U.S. Amateur. Has won on five continents -
U.S. Bank Championship on the PGA TOUR on a Sponsor Exemption (missed cut), with North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
Sports Illustrated golf writer Gary Van Sickle serving as his caddie. In June 2005, earned EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
$350,000 by winning the ING Par-3 Shootout on the Treetops course in Gaylord, MI, over PLAYOFF RECORD: 3-4
Gary McCord, Fred Couples and Phil Mickelson. Awarded Special Exemption by USGA for PGA TOUR VICTORIES (16): 1984 Greater Milwaukee Open. 1985 Bing Crosby National
2005 U.S. Senior Open at NCR Country Club. Previous best finish in an official Champions Pro-Am, Hawaiian Open. 1989 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 1990 AT&T Pebble
Tour event was a solo second at the 2001 Emerald Coast Classic in Pensacola, FL, where Beach National Pro-Am, H.E.B. Texas Open. 1991 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic.
he lost in a one-hole playoff to Mike McCullough. Joined the PGA TOUR in 1973 and played 1992 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. 1995 Honda Classic, Bell Canadian Open. 1996
full-time until the 1992 season when he was slowed by various physical woes. Underwent Mercedes Championships, Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. 1997 AT&T Pebble Beach
six knee surgeries and operations to remove skin cancers from his nose and cheek, suffered National Pro-Am, Buick Invitational. 1998 Masters Tournament, British Open.
from right elbow bone spurs and also battled shoulder and neck problems. Two-time winner MONEY & POSITION:
of the U.S. Open and one of 19 players with more than one Open win. First victory came 1981 — 76,063 — 56 1991 — 563,896 — 20 2001 — 438,620 — 116
at Cherry Hills CC in Colorado in 1978 and the second at Oakland Hills CC in Birmingham, 1982 — 31,711 — 120 1992 — 759,648 — 11 2002 — 730,132 — 97
MI, in 1985. Had four-stroke lead at Cherry Hills with five holes to play. By the time he 1983 — 69,354 — 76 1993 — 349,516 — 43 2003 — 388,349 — 143
reached the 18th hole, needed only bogey to win. He secured that for victory over Dave 1984 — 465,873 — 2 1994 — 214,070 — 86 2004 — 543,866 — 135
1985 — 340,840 — 10 1995 — 914,129 — 10 2005 — 190,970 — 198
Stockton and J.C. Snead. Victory at Oakland Hills came with a 279 total, one stroke better 1986 — 252,827 — 30 1996 — 1,255,749 — 5 2006 — 203,667 — 192
than international runner-up trio of Tze-Chung Chen of Taiwan, Dave Barr of Canada and 1987 — 327,250 — 30 1997 — 1,124,560 — 13 2007 — 42,914 — 231
Denis Watson of Zimbabwe. Other PGA TOUR victory came in 1977 when he prevailed in 1988 — 438,311 — 22 1998 — 1,786,699 — 7 2008 — 10,920 — 255
the Westchester Classic. Shared the PGA TOUR’s nine-hole scoring record of 27, recorded 1989 — 615,804 — 13 1999 — 868,796 — 45
at the 1975 B.C. Open, with Billy Mayfair and Mike Souchak before Corey Pavin’s 26 broke 1990 — 707,175 — 10 2000 — 424,309 — 112
the mark in 2006. Played on the 1985 U.S. Ryder Cup team and also represented the U.S. BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 66—Buick Invitational.
in the 1978 World Cup. Three-time All-America selection at the University of Florida. Avid PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 1996 Greater Greensboro
follower of University of Wisconsin sports and at one time assisted the Badger football Chrysler Classic/3
staff. Won the 1969 Wisconsin Amateur and 1971 Western Amateur. 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—654; in money—438; Top-10 finish-
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1977 American Express Westchester Classic. 1978 U.S. Open. es—119
1985 U.S. Open. CAREER EARNINGS: $14,136,017
MONEY & POSITION: Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 Sony Open in Hawaii/2
1972 — 923 — 259 1982 — 82,698 — 50 1992 — 16,360 — 218
1973 — 44,890 — 64 1983 — 52,416 — 99 1993 — 14,500 — 230 Oh, James
1974 — 55,455 — 43 1984 — 22,131 — 149 1994 — 3,165 — 292 FULL NAME: James Oh BIRTHDATE: April 5, 1982 BIRTHPLACE:
1975 — 44,730 — 53 1985 — 212,268 — 24 1995 — 0 Los Angeles, CA RESIDENCE: Lakewood, CA HEIGHT: 5-8
1976 — 71,267 1986 — 41,652 — 146 1996 — 0
1977 — 116,794 — 18 1987 — 42,876 — 163 1997 — 0 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: University of Nevada-
1978 — 150,398 — 14 1988 — 10,759 — 212 1998 — 0 Las Vegas SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, music, watching sports
1979 — 73,873 — 54 1989 — 13,620 — 204 1999 — 3,841 — 333 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2001 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER
1980 — 55,212 — 70 1990 — 99,651 — 137 2000 — 0 INFORMATION: Gained first PGA TOUR card by finishing T7 at the
1981 — 111,401 — 30 1991 — 24,653 — 201 2006 — 0 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament in his first time reaching
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–1985 Anheuser-Busch Golf Classic/2 the final stage. Has never made a PGA TOUR start entering 2009.
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—483; in money—315; Top-10 finishes—50 Member of the Nationwide Tour from 2003-06 and played five events
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,365,530 on that Tour in 2007-2008 with one made cut. Struggled through the 2006 season, making
the cut in three of 18 starts on the Nationwide Tour and failing to record a top-25 finish.
Posted a T24 at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic, his only top-25 finish in 19 starts on
Tour in 2005. Also struggled during his sophomore season on Tour in 2004, with a T58 at
the First Tee Arkansas Classic representing his only made cut in 18 starts in 2004. One of
a record eight players who played their way onto the 2003 Nationwide Tour. Made the cut
in all eight appearances on Tour. Despite limited action, still finished No. 46 on the money
list, with $97,334. Became the 16th Monday qualifier in Tour history to go on to victory
with his triumph at the Mark Christopher Charity Classic. Shared the lead after each of the
first two rounds and held a one-stroke lead over Jess Daley after 54 holes. Birdied the final
hole of regulation to force a playoff and then birdied the third extra hole to defeat Daley. At
21 years, 5 months, 27 days, became the youngest winner in Tour history (since surpassed

by Jason Day), supplanting David Duval, who was a little more than three months older Owen, Greg
when he won the 1993 Wichita Open. For the season, posted par-or-better scores in 26 of FULL NAME: Gregory Clive Owen BIRTHDATE: February 19,
32 rounds. Played one year at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2000-01 and had four 1972 BIRTHPLACE: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
top-10 finishes in 10 tournament starts, including a T4 at the John A. Burns Intercollegiate RESIDENCE: Windermere, FL HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 212
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in Honolulu. Two-time American Junior Golf Association first-team All-American. Two-time FAMILY: Wife, Jacqui; Lauren (6/19/02), Sophie (1/5/08)
medalist at the Rolex Tournament of Champions. Won the 1998 U.S. Junior Championship. SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies, spending time with fam-
Quarterfinalist at the 1999 U.S. Amateur, Junior Amateur and Public Links. World Junior ily TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992 Q SCHOOL: 2004 OTHER
team member in 1999 and 2000. INFORMATION: Finished No. 10 on the 2008 Nationwide Tour
EXEMPT STATUS: T7 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament money list, with 14 made cuts in 17 starts, including seven top-10
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2003 Mark Christopher Charity Classic. finishes. Posted four top-four finishes in his first eight starts on the
Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Ryder Cup/673 2008 Nationwide Tour. Making his first career start on Tour, T3 at the Chitimacha Louisiana
Nationwide Tour Alumnus Open, one of three third-place finishes on the year (Xerox Classic, Albertsons Boise Open).
Shared the first- and third-round lead at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic before
Olson, Leif falling in a playoff to Robert Damron. Also finished runner-up two weeks later at the South
FULL NAME: Leif Henry Olson BIRTHDATE: July 17, 1981 Georgia Classic, moving to No. 5 on the money list. Played in one 2008 PGA TOUR event,
BIRTHPLACE: Denver, CO RESIDENCE: Palm Beach Gardens, FL missing the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Finished No. 157 on the 2007
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Duke PGA TOUR money list, with $426,601. Made the cut in 11 of 29 starts, with a best finish of
University (2003, Economics) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Skiing, bas- T4 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, aided by a final-round 5-under 67 Sunday at
ketball TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER Pebble Beach. In 2006, finished among the top 75 (No. 69) on the PGA TOUR money list for
INFORMATION: Advanced through all three stages of the 2008 PGA a second straight season. Was a career-best second at the Bay Hill Invitational, one stroke
TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn his 2009 PGA TOUR rookie card. behind Rod Pampling, in his eighth start of the season. Tied at 14-under after Pampling
Began the final round tied for 25th and shot a 5-under 67 to earn his double bogeyed the par-4 13th hole, he birdied Nos. 14 and 16 to take a one-stroke lead
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card on the cut line. Made only four pars in the round and shot 33 on into the par-3 17th hole. Although Pampling bogeyed the hole, Owen missed two putts from
the back nine with six birdies, including four of his final five holes at the PGA West Nicklaus within 31⁄2 feet to double bogey. The pair headed for the 18th hole tied for the lead. Owen’s
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Tournament Course. Only PGA TOUR start entering 2009 was a missed cut at the 2004 U.S. second shot on No. 18 found the back bunker and he wedged to 13 feet. Pampling two-
Open at Shinnecock Hills. Has made three career Nationwide Tour starts, including two in putted for par, and when Owen’s par putt lipped out he fell one shot short. The PGA TOUR
2004 and a T64 at the 2008 Price Cutter Charity Championship. Played at Duke from 1999- rookie retained his card after finishing 57th on the 2005 money list, with more than $1.3
2003 and compiled the most competitive rounds in Duke history (152). College teammate million in earnings. In his third start of the season and 10th of his TOUR career, posted his
of TOUR player Kevin Streelman. Father, Robert, played football at Northwestern. Diabetic first top-10 with a solo third at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. First rookie to earn
since age 3. more than $1 million during the season. Playing in his first PGA TOUR National Qualifying
EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament Tournament in 2004, made it through all three stages to finish T4 and earn his initial TOUR
MONEY & POSITION: card. Has also played the European Tour since 1996, where he finished in the top 40 on the
2004— 0 Volvo Order of Merit from 2000-03. In 2003, posted his best finish in Europe at No. 21 on
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 76–2004 U.S. Open/1 the Order of Merit. Picked up his first career victory on that tour with a win at the British
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0 Masters. Best finish in a major came at the 2001 British Open, where he finished T23 and
posted a double eagle on the 11th hole in the third round. Won the 1996 Gosen Challenge
OOSTERHUIS, Peter on the European Challenge Tour. Was ranked No.1 as a tennis player in Nottinghamshire
FULL NAME: Peter Oosterhuis BIRTHDATE: May 3, 1948 at age 13. Wife, Jacqui, was a national gymnast. Cites his win at the 2003 British Masters
BIRTHPLACE: London, England RESIDENCE: Charlotte, NC as his biggest thrill in golf. Got his start in golf from his dad. His brother, Steve, is in the
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 230 FAMILY: Wife, Ruth Ann; two New Zealand Air Force.
sons, Robert, Richard; two stepsons, Byron, Matt SPECIAL EXEMPT STATUS: 10th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list
INTERESTS: Golf-course architecture, dining out, bird watching BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2006 Bay Hill Invitational.
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1968 JOINED TOUR: 1974 OTHER MONEY & POSITION:
INFORMATION: Continues career as analyst for CBS Sports golf 1999 — 0 2002 — 0 2006 — 1,316,685 — 69
telecasts and also works with GOLF CHANNEL on its studio shows 2000 — 11,843 2003 — 0 2007 — 426,601 — 157
and live coverage of events. Joined CBS in 1998 after serving as 2001 — 43,630 2005 — 1,352,878 — 57 2008 — 0
lead analyst for GOLF CHANNEL’s coverage of the European Tour from 1995 to 1997. PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 65–2006 Shell Houston Open/2
Amassed more than 20 victories worldwide, including a PGA TOUR victory at the 1981 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
Canadian Open. Competed on TOUR full-time between 1975 and 1986. Participated in 314 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—85; in money—47; Top-10 finishes—6
TOUR events during his career. Runner-up at the 1974 and 1982 British Opens and led the CAREER EARNINGS: $3,151,637
European Tour Order of Merit for four consecutive years (1971-74), a record that stood Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Shell Houston Open/49
until broken by Colin Montgomerie in 1997. Played in six Ryder Cups for Great Britain and Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
Europe between 1971 and 1981, sharing the European team mark for most singles victories
with Nick Faldo and Montgomerie. Member of the 1967 Walker Cup team. Between 1987
and 1993, served as Director of Golf at Forsgate CC in Jamesburg, NJ, and at Riviera CC in P
Pacific Palisades, CA. Son Robert, the former head professional at the TPC Four Seasons
Resort at Las Colinas, site of the HP Byron Nelson Championship, is now the Director of
Golf Operations for JC Resorts in San Diego. PARNEVIK, Jesper (YES-per PAR-nuh-vick)
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion FULL NAME: Jesper Bo Parnevik BIRTHDATE: March 7, 1965
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 BIRTHPLACE: Stockholm, Sweden RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1981 Canadian Open. HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Mia; Peg (9/3/95),
MONEY & POSITION: Penny (5/9/97), Phillipa (5/16/99), Phoenix (2/16/01) SPECIAL
1971 — 0 1978 — 50,480 — 66 1985 — 41,805 — 130 INTERESTS: Magic, vitamins, bridge, backgammon, yoga, yacht-
1972 — 1,675 — 222 1979 — 41,104 — 93 1986 — 15,364 — 188 ing, tennis TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1986 Q SCHOOL: 1993
1973 — 16,269 — 108 1980 — 30,662 — 107 1987 — 969 — 291 OTHER INFORMATION: Had the lowest finish on the money list of
1974 — 21,914 — 93 1981 — 115,862 — 28 1988 — 0 his career, at 143rd. Made 16 of 29 cuts in 2008. Two best finishes
1975 — 59,936 — 34 1982 — 95,038 — 43 1989 — 0 came with T12s at the Wachovia Championship where he fired a
1976 — 41,323 1983 — 68,893 — 78 final-round, 5-under-par 67 and then at the Ginn sur Mer Classic in the PGA TOUR Fall
1977 — 60,083 — 50 1984 — 74,314 — 79
Series. Had the option late in 2008 to take a one-time Top 50 on the PGA TOUR Career
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1986 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/2
Money List exemption for 2009. In 2007, logged 14th consecutive season in the top 125 on
the TOUR money list. Held the lead over the first three rounds at the Valero Texas Open
before falling to Justin Leonard on the third playoff hole. First-round 61 broke his previous
TOUR career low of 62. In 2006, had the 10th runner-up finish of career with a T2 at the
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Aided by rounds of 62-67 on the weekend, finished three shots
behind Chad Campbell. In 2005, finished out of the top 100 for just the third time in his first
12 years on TOUR. In 2004, opened the season with three top-10s in his first five events.
Totaled five on the season, including a T2 at the Chrysler Championship. In 2003, played

in a career-high 31 events. In 2002, finished second at the BellSouth Classic and played PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
in third Ryder Cup. In 2001, won a TOUR event for the fourth consecutive season to place PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2002 World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational. 2004 Ford
31st on the money list. Shared first-round lead at Honda Classic and led the remainder of Championship at Doral.
the tournament for his fifth TOUR victory. Was a Captain’s Choice for the European Ryder MONEY & POSITION:
Cup team, his third appearance. In 2000, posted first career multiple-win season despite 1987 — 0 1995 — 293,413 — 65 2002 — 1,466,235 — 37
dealing with increasing hip pain that eventually required corrective surgery. Won first 1988 — 1,650 — 283 1996 — 454,203 — 43 2003 — 257,281 — 165
tournament of year at Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, with five rounds in the 60s. Second win 1990 — 43,351 — 181 1997 — 387,603 — 63 2004 — 1,308,586 — 55
came at GTE Byron Nelson Classic. Outlasted Davis Love III and Phil Mickelson with a par 1991 — 63,767 — 162 1998 — 312,710 — 98 2005 — 629,887 — 124
on third playoff hole to win. Underwent hip surgery to repair labrum on Sept. 23. Surgery 1992 — 241,901 — 64 1999 — 962,376 — 39 2006 — 283,282 — 177
was performed by Dr. Marc Philippon, the same surgeon who operated on Greg Norman 1993 — 323,068 — 50 2000 — 507,308 — 95 2008 — 86,311 — 226
and Steve Elkington earlier in the year. In 1999, earned his second career title by two 1994 — 354,602 — 46 2001 — 503,923 — 102
strokes over Jim Furyk at Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. In November, withdrew from BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T70—British Open.
World Golf Championships-American Express Championship due to an irregular heartbeat PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–7 times, most recent 2004 THE PLAYERS
and took remainder of year off to undergo tests and rest. Was 3-1-1 as member of European Championship/3
Ryder Cup team. In 1998, first TOUR title came at the Phoenix Open, a three-stroke victory 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—4; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0
over Tommy Armour III, Steve Pate, Brent Geiberger and Tom Watson. Earned distinction CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—306; in money—213; Top-10 finishes—38
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as second Swede to win on TOUR, following Gabriel Hjertstedt at 1997 B.C. Open. In 1997, CAREER EARNINGS: $8,481,456
fired a third-round 66 at British Open to open a two-stroke lead over Darren Clarke and five- Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Honda Classic/23
stroke edge over Justin Leonard heading into final round. Sunday 73 not good enough to
hold off Leonard, so settled for British Open second place for second time in career. In 1994 Paulson, Carl
at Turnberry, held two-stroke lead entering final hole of the British Open, but made bogey FULL NAME: Carl Albert Paulson BIRTHDATE: December 29, 1970
to finish 11-under-par 269. Nick Price went eagle-birdie-par on final three holes to capture BIRTHPLACE: Quantico, VA RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL HEIGHT: 5-9
WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Heather; Ned Maxwell (2/10/98), Robert
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one-stroke victory. In 1993, first European Tour win came at Bell’s Scottish Open. Joined
TOUR in 1994 after finishing T4 in 1993 Qualifying Tournament. Father, Bo, is Sweden’s Henry (6/7/01), Anastasia Wynn (8/10/04) EDUCATION: University of
most famous comedian. Son is named Phoenix, where Jesper first won on TOUR in 1998. South Carolina (1994, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, USC
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Credited with introducing former family nanny, Elin Nordegren, to now-husband and World sports, fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 Q SCHOOL: 1994,
No. 1 Tiger Woods. 1995, 2004 OTHER INFORMATION: Member of the PGA TOUR
EXEMPT STATUS: 143rd on the the 2008 PGA TOUR Money List (possible Top-50 PGA from 1995-96 and 2000-08 and a member of the Nationwide Tour
TOUR Career Money List) from 1997-99. Playing on a Major Medical Exemption the last three
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1 years, has not competed on the PGA TOUR due to back injuries since 2005. Coupled with
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1998 Phoenix Open. 1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler $198,214 earned in 13 events in 2005, has the opportunity to play in 15 events in 2009
Classic. 2000 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, GTE Byron Nelson Classic. 2001 Honda Classic. to earn $428,522 and match the $626,736 winnings of 2005’s No. 125, Nick Price. If he
MONEY & POSITION: does so, will play out of the Major Medical Extension category for the remainder of the
1994 — 148,816 — 120 1999 — 1,055,468 — 36 2004 — 1,550,135 — 40 season. Regained 2005 TOUR card with T13 finish at 2004 Qualifying Tournament, but was
1995 — 222,458 — 84 2000 — 2,413,345 — 8 2005 — 732,845 — 109 limited to 13 events in 2005 due to a back injury. Did not play the rest of the year after
1996 — 389,266 — 53 2001 — 1,574,208 — 31 2006 — 1,308,310 — 71 withdrawing from the U.S. Bank Championship in July. In 2002, finished in the top 125 for
1997 — 1,217,587 — 12 2002 — 964,304 — 63 2007 — 1,075,216 — 90 third consecutive year on TOUR. Hospitalized in January for three days with viral meningitis
1998 — 1,290,822 — 14 2003 — 570,587 — 118 2008 — 635,819 — 143 and in late February father, Ned, underwent triple bypass surgery. Missed first four cuts
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T12—Wachovia Championship, Ginn sur Mer Classic; of his season during this period. Solo 54-hole leader by one over eventual champion Craig
T13—EDS Byron Nelson Championship; T24—The Honda Classic, The Barclays. Perks at THE PLAYERS Championship after third consecutive 69. Final-round 77 dropped
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2007 Valero Texas Open/1 him into a T4 finish. Career-best season in 2000, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—16; Top-10 finishes—0 Tampa Bay Classic. Earned fully exempt status on the 2000 PGA TOUR by finishing No. 1
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—344; in money—252; Top-10 finishes—55 on the 1999 Nationwide Tour money list. Set a Nationwide Tour record for consecutive
CAREER EARNINGS: $15,149,185 starts when he teed it up at the Omaha Classic, his 79th straight tournament. Captured
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 GTE Byron Nelson Classic/7 his first career victory at the Utah Classic and then the Boise Open. Medalist at the 1995
Qualifying Tournament. All-America selection and Southeastern Conference Player of the
PARRY, Craig Year in 1993 at South Carolina. Not related to TOUR member Dennis Paulson. Chronicled
FULL NAME: Craig David Parry BIRTHDATE: January 12, 1966 his first season on the PGA TOUR in the book, “Rookie on Tour.” Played select-level soccer
BIRTHPLACE: Sunshine, Victoria, Australia RESIDENCE: Sydney, until high school.
Australia; Orlando, FL HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension
Jenny; April, Ryan and Brendan SPECIAL INTERESTS: Boating, BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2000 Tampa Bay Classic.
cricket, rugby, computers, Australian Rules Football, golf course NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1999 Utah Classic, Boise Open.
design TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1985 JOINED TOUR: 1993 MONEY & POSITION:
OTHER INFORMATION: Made three cuts in four starts on the PGA 1995 — 64,501 — 183 2000 — 741,995 — 64 2003 — 365,177 — 147
TOUR in 2008, with a best finish of T70 at the British Open. Competed 1996 — 116,071 — 155 2001 — 508,208 — 99 2004 — 70,088 — 224
in the first two events on the Nationwide Tour in 2007 and recorded 1999 — 0 2002 — 568,924 — 117 2005 — 198,214 — 195
his best finish, a T5, at the Jacob’s Creek Open, where he was tied for the lead through PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1995 Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic/1
36 holes. Did not compete in any PGA TOUR events. Won the Australian Open in Sydney CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—202; in money—99; Top-10 finishes—9
by one stroke in mid-December 2007. In 2006, played in the minimum amount of 15 PGA CAREER EARNINGS: $2,633,179
TOUR events for the second consecutive season and finished 177th on the money list. Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 Shell Houston Open/104
Made seven cuts with a best finish of T14 at the Memorial Tournament. Finished 124th on Nationwide Tour Graduate (1999)
the money list in 2005. Won the 2005 Heineken Classic on the European Tour for his sixth
victory on that circuit and 22nd worldwide. Defeated Nick O’Hern with a birdie on the fourth Paulson, Dennis
extra hole to run his playoff record to 3-0 on the European Tour. Made a miraculous eagle FULL NAME: Dennis Jay Paulson BIRTHDATE: September 27, 1962
from the fairway, on the par-4 18th (the first playoff hole), to beat Scott Verplank and win BIRTHPLACE: San Gabriel, CA RESIDENCE: Encinitas, CA; plays out of
the 2004 Ford Championship at Doral. His eagle, a 6-iron from 176 yards, came on the Doral Rancho Santa Fe Farms GC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Wife,
Golf Resort and Spa Blue Course signature hole. It was his first start of the season on TOUR. Linda; Dillon Jay (6/10/97), Ethan James (5/10/00) EDUCATION: San
Nearly missed first-round 7:54 a.m. tee time as he slept through his alarm. Sub-par year in Diego State University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, being
2003 as position on final money list (165th) was lowest of TOUR career to date. In 2002, had a great dad TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1988 Q SCHOOL: 1993
career highs in money earned ($1,466,235) and money list position (37th). Earned first TOUR OTHER INFORMATION: Member of the PGA TOUR from 1994-
win in his 236th start at the 2003 World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational. Victory was 95 and 1999-2006 and the Nationwide Tour from 1997-98. Most
20th worldwide and second of 2002 (TelstraSaturn Hyundai New Zealand Open). Became recently, made the cut at the 2008 Legends Reno-Tahoe Open (T62)
Special Temporary TOUR Member in April 1992 after finishing T6 at 1992 THE PLAYERS in his only start of the season and just fourth appearance since the 2005 season (missed
Championship and Freeport-McMoRan Classic in consecutive weeks. From 1992-2000 fin- all three cuts in 2007). Missed entire 2006 season due to shoulder surgery on January 17.
ished in top-100 on the money list every year. Three-time International Presidents Cup team Returned to play at the 2006 Qualifying Tournament in late November but was unsuccess-
member (1994, 1996, 1998). International victories consist of 20 in Australia, five in Europe, ful in his attempt. Slumped to 188th on the 2005 TOUR money list with one top-10 at the
two in Japan and one each in Asia, Canada and New Zealand. Nicknamed “Popeye” for his weather-shortened, 54-hole BellSouth Classic (T10). Playing with partial status in 2004,
well-developed forearms. Built own Web site: craigparry.com. finished 117th on the money list with two top-10s to earn full status for 2005. Lost to Robert
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion Allenby in six-way playoff at 2001 Nissan Open, but T2 finish was best on TOUR since win-

ning the 2000 Buick Classic. Playoff victory at Buick Classic over David Duval came nearly PIERCY, Scott
a year after losing a playoff to close friend Duffy Waldorf in 1999. Opened with 65-68 at FULL NAME: Scott Piercy BIRTHDATE: November 6, 1978
2000 Buick Classic and held the lead through first two rounds. Third-round 75 dropped him BIRTHPLACE: Las Vegas, NV RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV; plays
two strokes off 54-hole leader Waldorf. Final-round 68 forced playoff and he made a par 4 out of Spanish Trail CC HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife,
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on the fourth extra hole for first TOUR victory. Opened with 68 to hold outright first-round Sara; Cole, Brennan EDUCATION: San Diego State University (2001,
2000 Masters lead and finished T14. Enjoyed his best finish at a major with a T11 at the Public Administration) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2001 OTHER
2000 British Open. In third season on TOUR in 1999, had seven top-10s and lone appear- INFORMATION: A rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing 9th on
ance at THE TOUR Championship. In 1998, won Nationwide Tour Huntsville Open, defeating the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list with $320,187. Earned first
Brent Schwarzrock in playoff. Played three years on Asian Tour and won Philippines Open Nationwide Tour victory at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita
in 1990. Also captured the California State Open that season. Won National Long Driving Open with tournament record, 22-under 262. Also set 36-hole (126,
Championship in 1985. Nickname is “The Chief.” 16-under) and 54-hole (191, 22-under) tournament records. The $94,500 winner’s check
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion helped him jump 88 spots on the money list. The following week he birdied his final hole
PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-2 at the Xerox Classic to T6, shooting four sub-70 rounds. Won for the second time in three
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2000 Buick Classic. weeks, at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic, coming from four strokes back to win by
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1998 Huntsville Open. two on the strength of a final-round 64. Went from 123rd to 12th on the money list in the
MONEY & POSITION: space of three weeks. Runner-up at the Albertsons Boise Open, where he tied the course
1986 — 0 2000 — 896,098 — 51 2005 — 232,147 — 188 record with a 10-under-par 61 in the final round and moved up to No. 3 on the money list.
1994 — 142,515 — 125 2001 — 811,105 — 64 2007 — 0 Finished T31 at Nationwide Tour Championship and closed the season ranked 3rd in Driving
1995 — 103,411 — 158 2002 — 344,121 — 151 2008 — 6,420 — 260 Distance (307.7) and 2nd in Birdies. Had made a total of seven starts on the Nationwide
1998 — 4,557 — 317 2003 — 452,648 — 135 Tour before 2008, with all three career cuts coming in 2003. Posted a career-best T22 at
1999 — 1,313,814 — 27 2004 — 677,035 — 117 the Envirocare Utah Classic. Throughout his career, has made the cut in eight of 20 TOUR
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T62—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. starts, including three in 2005 and four in 2006. Posted a career-best T15 finish at the 2006
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–1994 Freeport-McMoRan Classic/2
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FBR Open. Long-time mini-tour player, has played predominantly on the Hooters Tour since
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 the 2001 season. Notched his first win on that Tour at the 2006 Michelob Ultra Classic.
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Recorded a 5-under 31 on the back nine to overcome a three-stroke deficit with five holes
CAREER EARNINGS: $4,983,871 to play to win the 2007 Ultimate Game at the Wynn Las Vegas G&CC. Posted rounds of
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Buick Classic/26 68-65 to win, which resulted in a first-place check of $2 million. The win came on his fifth
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1998) wedding anniversary. Cites winning the Ultimate Game as his biggest thrill in golf. Helped
lead his high school to two state championships in soccer. Says his dad is his hero. Got his
PERKS, Craig start in golf from a childhood friend.
FULL NAME: Craig William Perks BIRTHDATE: January EXEMPT STATUS: 9th on Nationwide Tour money list
6, 1967 BIRTHPLACE: Palmerston North, New Zealand BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T15—2006 FBR Open.
RESIDENCE: Lafayette, LA HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2008 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open,
FAMILY: Wife, Maureen Elizabeth; Meghan Elizabeth (6/26/ 96), Northeast Pennsylvania Classic.
Nigel William (10/6/98) EDUCATION: University of Southwestern MONEY & POSITION:
Louisiana (1990, Behavioral Science) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family 2003 — 0 2005 — 47,140 2007 — 0
time TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993 Q SCHOOL: 1999, 2000 2004 — 0 2006 — 132,042 2008 — 7,630
OTHER INFORMATION: Did not make a start on the PGA TOUR in BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T60—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun.
2008 after announcing his retirement at the completion of the 2007 PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2006 Reno-Tahoe Open/2
season. Played in 16 events between the PGA TOUR and the Nationwide Tour in 2007, 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
missing the cut in all 16. Struggled all season in 2006, making just one cut along the way, CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—20; in money—8; Top-10 finishes—0
but maintained eligibility for winning the 2002 PLAYERS Championship. In 2005, best CAREER EARNINGS: $186,812
play came with three consecutive made cuts in May and a season-best T13 in July at the Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Through Week Ending: 09/15/2008/182
Cialis Western Open. In 2004, earned his highest finish since his win at the 2002 PLAYERS Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
Championship with a fourth-place performance at the Bank of America Colonial. Held the
first-round lead after a 6-under 64, his first lead on TOUR since his victory. Finished season Points, D.A.
on a strong note, making seven of his last eight cuts. Finished in the top 150 for the fourth FULL NAME: Darren Andrew Points BIRTHDATE: December 1,
consecutive season in 2003. In 2002, became the first player to win his first PGA TOUR 1976 BIRTHPLACE: Pekin, IL RESIDENCE: Ocoee, FL HEIGHT: 6-1
event at THE PLAYERS, earning $1,080,000 and the final invitation to the 2002 Masters WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, Lori EDUCATION: University of Illinois
(three-year exemption). Joined Jack Nicklaus (1974) and Hal Sutton (1983) as only players (1999, Speech Communications) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing
to win THE PLAYERS in first attempt. After opening with 71-68-69, entered final round TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999 Q SCHOOL: 2005 OTHER
one stroke behind leader Carl Paulson. Even-par 72 on Sunday included one putt over the INFORMATION: Made the cut in 16 of 25 starts on the 2008
final three holes (chip-in for eagle on par-5 16th, 28-foot birdie putt on par-3 17th and Nationwide Tour, with 10 top-25 finishes. Finished No. 16 on the
chip-in for par on par-4 18th). His 72-hole 280 total was two strokes better than runner-up official money list and became one of five players in Tour history with
Stephen Ames. Entered the event ranked No. 203 in the Official World Golf Ranking and $1 million in career earnings. Collected the first top-10 of the year
moved to No. 64 with victory. In 2001, made two of his first 16 cuts, but had a T2 at The with a T5 at the 36-hole HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship, finishing four shots behind
Honda Classic. Retained playing privileges with a T8 finish at the 2000 TOUR Qualifying tournament winner Darron Stiles. Became the only player to notch top-10s in both events
Tournament. In 2000, earned his first career TOUR top-10, a T4 at the Bell Canadian Open. Down Under after a T7 effort at the Moonah Classic. Was 36-hole co-leader with Kyle
Lost the 2000 Crown Lager New Zealand Open in a playoff on the Australasian Tour. In McCarthy at the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic after opening rounds of 69-62. Finished T10.
1999, posted his second runner-up finish on the Nationwide Tour at the Oregon Classic. Led by two shots going into the final round of the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic where a
In 1996, lost a one-hole playoff to Glen Hnatiuk at the Carolina Classic on the Nationwide final-round 73 dropped him into a T9. Won the Miccosukee Championship in spectacular
Tour. In 1995, collected his fourth career Hooters Tour victory at Natchez, MS. All-America fashion when he holed a 125-yard shot from the fairway at the 72nd hole. He then defeated
selection at Oklahoma (1986) and Southwest Louisiana (1990). Left New Zealand at age Matt Bettencourt with birdie on the first playoff hole. Win was his fourth career Nationwide
18 to come to the United States to play college golf, where he was an All-American at Tour title. Was T43 and seven strokes back after 36 holes. Third-round 62 was his second
Oklahoma and Southwestern Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette). Followed countryman 62 this season. Win vaulted him from 40th to 15th on the money list and secured a spot on
and PGA TOUR member Grant Waite to Oklahoma. the 2009 PGA TOUR. Made the cut in 16 of 29 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, with
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion five top-25 finishes. Concluded the year No. 39 on the money list, with $156,799. Posted a
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 THE PLAYERS Championship. season-best runner-up finish at the Albertsons Boise Open. Posted back-to-back eagles dur-
MONEY & POSITION: ing a third-round 63. Finished the 2006 campaign on the PGA TOUR No. 162 on the money
1993 — 0 2002 — 1,632,042 — 34 2005 — 171,379 — 206 list, with $405,984. Posted three top-25 finishes, including his first career top-10—at The
2000 — 297,912 — 136 2003 — 368,163 — 146 2006 — 11,880 — 254 Honda Classic (T10). After finishing 161st on the PGA TOUR money list in his rookie season,
2001 — 457,127 — 113 2004 — 423,748 — 152 2007 — 0 earned his way back on TOUR by finishing T3 at the 2005 National Qualifying Tournament.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–3 times, most recent 2004 Bank of America Posted four top-25s in 2005, including T13s at the unofficial Nissan Open and the B.C. Open.
Colonial/1 Spent the 2001-04 seasons on the Nationwide Tour. Finished second on Tour in 2004, with
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—202; in money—68; Top-10 finishes—7 $332,815 to earn his initial TOUR card. Posted his second Tour victory at the 2004 Northeast
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,362,251 Pennsylvania Classic in a playoff over James Driscoll. Came back a few weeks later and
Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 MasterCard Colonial/61 won the inaugural Pete Dye West Virginia Classic. Led Tour in Birdie Average. Finished No.
Nationwide Tour Alumnus 50 on the 2003 Nationwide Tour money list and No. 66 in 2002, with the latter set up by a
season-best T4 at the Gila River Golf Classic (set up when he matched the Whirlwind GC

record with a 10-under 61 in the third round). In rookie season on Nationwide Tour, won the Price, Nick
Inland Empire Open. Ranked No. 30 on the final 2001 money list. Third-team All-America at FULL NAME: Nicholas Raymond Leige Price BIRTHDATE: January
Illinois. Three-time Illinois Amateur champion. Reached the quarterfinals of the 1996 U.S. 28, 1957 BIRTHPLACE: Durban, South Africa RESIDENCE: Hobe
Amateur at Pumpkin Ridge GC, where he lost to eventual champion Tiger Woods, 3 and 2, Sound, FL HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife, Sue; Gregory
in the quarterfinals. Lists his parents and his nephew (Carson Chorney) as his heroes. Six- (8/9/91), Robyn Frances (8/5/93), Kimberly Rae (9/9/96) SPECIAL
year-old Carson has neuroblastoma, a rare, curable form of cancer. INTERESTS: Water skiing, tennis, fishing, flying, golf course archi-
EXEMPT STATUS: 16th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list tecture TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1977 Q SCHOOL: 1982 OTHER
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T10—2006 The Honda Classic. INFORMATION: Finished 12th on the Champions Tour money list in
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (4): 2001 Inland Empire Open. 2004 Northeast 2008 with 12 top-10 finishes. Was among the top-five in more than
Pennsylvania Classic, Pete Dye West Virginia Classic Presented by National Mining Assn. a third of his appearances on the Champions Tour. Finished fourth
2008 Miccosukee Championship. on the circuit in scoring average (69.71) and went over seven figures
MONEY & POSITION: in official money for the first time since the 2003 PGA TOUR season
2004 — 0 2006 — 405,984 — 162 despite taking two months off during the summer to vacation with
2005 — 400,540 — 161 2008 — 126,918 his family. Had first brush with a victory in his second start of the
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T14—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. year at The ACE Group Classic in Naples. Had a chance of joining the
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2005 Reno-Tahoe Open/2 four-man playoff, which included eventual-winner Scott Hoch, but
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2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—3; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 missed a birdie opportunity at No. 18 leaving him one stroke shy and
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—66; in money—30; Top-10 finishes—1 in a T5. Second shot at a win came in early May at the FedEx Kinko’s Classic. Appeared
CAREER EARNINGS: $933,442 to be in control midway through the final round at The Hills but eventually finished T2 in
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Frys.com Open/259 the event, one stroke back of fellow countryman Denis Watson. Finished T2 again at the
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004, 2008) Commerce Bank Championship, one stroke back of Loren Roberts. Teed it up at the PGA
TOUR’s Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya in 2008 and was T14 after 54 holes before
Price, Aron
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a final-round 74 left him T42 in Mexico. Rookie season on the Champions Tour in 2007
FULL NAME: Aron Price BIRTHDATE: May 6, 1982 BIRTHPLACE: saw him compete in 15 events and finish 40th on the final money list. Best showing of the
Sydney, Australia RESIDENCE: Jacksonville Beach, FL HEIGHT:
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season came in May at the Senior PGA Championship. In the final grouping Sunday for the
6-0 WEIGHT: 170 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Georgia first time in his Champions Tour career when he was T2 after 54 holes. Eventually finished
Southern University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fitness TURNED third at Kiawah Island, SC, three strokes back of childhood friend Denis Watson. Carded a
PROFESSIONAL: 2005 OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie on the final-round 63 at The Boeing Championship at Sandestin. Sunday score was his career-best
PGA TOUR after placing 18th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money on the Champions Tour and was a 17-stroke improvement over Saturday round. Debuted
list with $249,144. Earned his first career title with a playoff victory on the Champions Tour at the Allianz Championship in Boca Raton, FL, and finished T20 on
at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship. Final-round 72 The Old Course at Broken Sound. Did not play on TOUR in 2007 and played one event on
helped him overcome a four-stroke deficit and force a playoff with TOUR in 2008. Enjoyed a long and distinguished PGA TOUR career with 18 career victories,
rookie J.J. Killeen, the first-, second- and third-round leader. Price collected the $108,000 more than $20 million in career earnings, three major championship wins and two Player
first-place check when Killeen missed a short par putt on the second extra hole. Victory of the Year Awards. Won PGA TOUR money titles in 1993 and 1994. During a four-year
jumped him from No. 48 to No. 4 on the money list. He joined Jarrod Lyle, Ewan Porter and span (1991-94), he won 14 titles, including four in 1993 and six in 1994. In 2002, won the
Gavin Coles as Australians to win on Tour in the first six events of 2008. Tied low round MasterCard Colonial, the 18th win of his career. Needed only 104 putts on the week en
of the day (68) Sunday at WNB Golf Classic to finish solo third, jumping five spots on the route to his second MasterCard Colonial title. Earned 17th PGA TOUR title and 16th in
money list. Shot final round 65, including a front-nine 29, at Nationwide Tour Championship decade of the ‘90s by making birdie on second playoff hole at TPC Southwind to defeat
to T16 and secure his spot in “The 25.” Made the cut in 17 of 26 starts on the 2007 Jeff Sluman and win the 1997 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Along with Tiger Woods, 15 victories
Nationwide Tour, with eight top-25 finishes. Finished the season No. 42 on the money list, were the most by any player in the 1990s. Captured the 1997 MCI Classic and climbed back
with $144,208. Recorded a runner-up finish for the second year in a row, this time at the into top 20 on money list for first time since 1994. The second of only three wire-to-wire
Livermore Valley Wine Country Championship. Made the cut in seven of 11 starts during his winners on TOUR that year. Had one of the most prolific years ever on TOUR in 1994, win-
rookie season on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, including three top-10s. Finished the season ning six times, including the British Open and PGA Championship. One of only three players
No. 52 on the money list, with $117,858. Began the year with a T4 at the Jacob’s Creek in the 1990s to win two major titles in the same season, joining Nick Faldo in 1990 and
Open Championship, followed by a T21 at the ING New Zealand PGA Championship. Didn’t Mark O’Meara in 1998. One of only nine players since 1945 to capture consecutive majors
play again until a missed cut at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open in late July. (Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Tiger Woods, Phil
Only previous start on the Nationwide Tour prior to his rookie season was a 70th-place Mickelson and Padraig Harrington). In the 1994 British Open at Turnberry, played final three
showing at the 2005 Gila River Golf Classic. Missed the cut in his only two career starts on holes eagle-birdie-par to make up two-stroke deficit on Jesper Parnevik. Took five-stroke
the PGA TOUR. Winner of two Gateway Tour Beach Series events in 2005. One of three for lead at 1994 PGA Championship at Southern Hills with second-round 65, then cruised to
the 2005 Ben Hogan Award, given annually to the nation’s top golfer. Winner of seven col- six-stroke win over Corey Pavin. The 1994 PGA TOUR Player of the Year. One year earlier,
legiate tournaments during his career at Georgia Southern, including four during his senior posted four wins including a five-stroke victory at THE PLAYERS Championship. Later that
season (the Coca-Cola Tournament of Champions, the Ashworth Collegiate Invitational, the year won three consecutive starts: Canon Greater Hartford Open, Sprint Western Open and
Hyatt Plantation Club Intercollegiate and the Courtyard by Marriott Intercollegiate). Named Federal Express St. Jude Classic. Chosen as the 1993 PGA TOUR Player of the Year. Shot
first-team All-American in 2005 to go along with third-team honors in 2004. Winner of two third-round 63 in 1986 Masters (with a bogey on the first hole) and shares Augusta National
prestigious amateur titles -- the 2004 Rice Planters Amateur Championship and the 2004 course record with Greg Norman. Captured his first title in 1983 when he went wire-to-wire
Players Amateur Championship. Won back-to-back medalist honors in the stroke-play com- to defeat Jack Nicklaus by two strokes at the World Series of Golf. Played on a number of
petition at the Western Amateur Championship (2003-04), helping him advance to the round International teams including two World Cups (1978, 1993), eight Dunhill Cups (1993-2000)
of 16 in match play both years. In 2004, he lost, 1-down, to eventual winner Ryan Moore at as well as five Presidents Cup teams (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000 and 2003). His Presidents
the U.S. Amateur in the round of 16. Grew up hoping to become a professional rugby player Cup record was 8-11-4, including a 4-2-2 mark in foursomes. Named as recipient of 2002
and is still an avid fan of the Cronulla Sharks. Picked up his first golf club at age 12, getting Payne Stewart Award by the PGA TOUR, the 2002 ASAP Sports/Jim Murray Award by the
his start in the game from his grandparents. Lists Greg Norman as his inspiration to take GWAA and the 2005 Bob Jones Award by the USGA, awards based on good sportsman-
up the game and still his hero. Favorite American sport is baseball and is a big fan of the ship, respect for the traditions of the game and good working relationships with the media.
Atlanta Braves. Favorite food is Australian barbecue. Born in South Africa, moved to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) at an early age. Published “The
EXEMPT STATUS: 18th on Nationwide Tour money list Swing” in 1997. After a decade of collaborating with a variety of architects, formed his own
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Livermore Valley Wine Country design company, Nick Price Golf Course Design. Web site is nickprice.com.
Championship. EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
MONEY & POSITION: PLAYOFF RECORD: 3-3
2005 — 0 PGA TOUR VICTORIES (18): 1983 World Series of Golf. 1991 GTE Byron Nelson Golf
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 68–2005 B.C. Open/2 Classic, Canadian Open. 1992 PGA Championship, H.E.B. Texas Open. 1993 THE PLAYERS
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 Championship, Canon Greater Hartford Open, Sprint Western Open, Federal Express St.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship/264 Jude Classic. 1994 Honda Classic, Southwestern Bell Colonial, Motorola Western Open,
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) British Open, PGA Championship, Bell Canadian Open. 1997 MCI Classic. 1998 FedEx St.
Jude Classic. 2002 MasterCard Colonial.

MONEY & POSITION: Pride, Dicky
1983 — 49,435 — 104 1992 — 1,135,773 — 4 2001 — 1,286,756 — 42 FULL NAME: Richard Fletcher Pride III BIRTHDATE: July 15,
1984 — 109,480 — 66 1993 — 1,478,557 — 1 2002 — 2,170,912 — 19 1969 BIRTHPLACE: Tuscaloosa, AL RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL
1985 — 96,069 — 80 1994 — 1,499,927 — 1 2003 — 2,271,111 — 20 HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Kim; Isabelle (10/12/99),
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1986 — 225,373 — 35 1995 — 611,700 — 30 2004 — 796,086 — 103 Fletcher (10/2/01) EDUCATION: University of Alabama SPECIAL
1987 — 334,169 — 28 1996 — 402,467 — 50 2005 — 626,736 — 125 INTERESTS: Basketball, reading, University of Alabama football
1988 — 266,300 — 42 1997 — 1,053,845 — 17 2006 — 208,938 — 189 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992 Q SCHOOL: 1993, 1997, 1998,
1989 — 296,170 — 42 1998 — 1,019,404 — 26 2008 — 11,900 — 251 2000, 2006 OTHER INFORMATION: Finished 200th on the PGA
1990 — 520,777 — 22 1999 — 1,572,402 — 18
1991 — 714,389 — 7 2000 — 1,804,433 — 21 TOUR money list with 14 starts and five made cuts. Only top-10 was
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T42—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun. a T8 at the Viking Classic. It was his first top-10 since finishing fourth
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–3 times, most recent 2003 FedEx St. Jude at the 2007 Ginn sur Mer Classic at Tesoro. Recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 second
Classic/4 hole with a 4-iron from 204 yards in the second round and was only one stroke back after
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 36 holes. It was his 13th start at Annandale Golf Club and his fourth top-10 at the event.
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—481; in money—385; Top-10 finish- Competed in 25 tournaments on TOUR in 2007 and recorded one top-10 finish, 4th, at the
es—137 inaugural Ginn sur Mer Classic. Marked his best finish on TOUR since a T3 effort at the
CAREER EARNINGS: $20,563,108 1996 Canon Greater Hartford Open. Regained PGA TOUR card for 2007 with a T29 finish
Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 Kemper Open/1 at 2006 Qualifying Tournament, his fifth successful trip to the finals. Split 2006 season
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 2003) between TOUR (made six of nine cuts) and Nationwide Tour (13-19) earning one top-10,
a T9 at the TOUR’s U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. Playing with partial status
on TOUR in 2005, concentrated primarily on the Nationwide Tour. Made the cut in 13 of
Price, Rick 25 starts on the Nationwide Tour, with four top-10s. Ended the year 37th on the money
FULL NAME: Richard N. Price III BIRTHDATE: May 18, 1968 list with $131,757. Notched a career-best finish on the Nationwide Tour with a T3 at the
BIRTHPLACE: Reading, PA RESIDENCE: Jupiter, FL; plays out
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Henrico County Open. Fired a final-round, 10-under-par 62, which represented his career-
of The Dye Preserve HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Wife, low round on either Tour. Finished 184th on 2004 TOUR money list. Only top-10 of the
Melinda; Cody, Taylor EDUCATION: Methodist College SPECIAL
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season came in October, a T5 at the Michelin Championship at Las Vegas. It was his best
INTERESTS: Sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987 OTHER finish on TOUR since a fifth at the 1999 Motorola Western Open. Missed four months of
INFORMATION: A member of the Nationwide Tour in 1999-2001 the 2002 season due to an attack of gallstones and pancreatitis. Had to be fed through a
and 2003-08. Has just two career starts on the PGA TOUR, missing tube for 21⁄2 months and had his gallbladder removed. After T25 finish at the Touchstone
the cut at the 1990 Hardee’s Golf Classic and the 1991 U.S. Open. A Energy Tucson Open in late February, did not play again until late June at the Canon Greater
rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing 12th on the 2008 Nationwide Hartford Open. Won 1994 Federal Express St. Jude Classic in rookie season. A 20-foot putt
Tour money list, with $284,922. Collected his first top-10 finish of the season with a solo- on 72nd hole earned spot in playoff with Hal Sutton and Gene Sauers. Holed 25-foot birdie
third place effort at the rain-shortened HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship. Finished at putt on first extra hole to win. Early in 1994, rescheduled his wedding day so it wouldn’t
8-under 136, two shots shy of tournament victor Darron Stiles. Earned his second career conflict with Qualifying Tournament. That year’s victory at Federal Express St. Jude Classic
win with a playoff victory over Chris Anderson at the $1-million Nationwide Tour Players made qualifying unnecessary. Later that season won a Buick for soon-to-be wife Kim with a
Cup. Posted an 8-under 64 to grab the first-day lead at the Pete Dye GC in West Virginia. hole-in-one at Buick Challenge. Despite not playing golf as a freshman at Alabama, and not
Held the third-round lead and posted an even-par 72 to finish at 15-under 273. Needed only seeing any action as a sophomore walk-on, went on to become a two-time all-Southeastern
a bogey on the first extra hole to secure the win. His $180,000 first-place check was the Conference choice at Alabama. Semifinalist in 1991 U.S. Amateur.
largest to date and propelled him from No. 46 to No. 3 on the money list. Win secured a EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
spot in “The 25,” allowing him to move onto the PGA TOUR in 2009 and avoid attempting PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-0
to qualify via Q-school, which he has done 19 times. Was the July Player of the Month. PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1994 Federal Express St. Jude Classic.
Made the cut in 15 of 29 starts in 2007, with seven top-25 finishes. Ended the season No. MONEY & POSITION:
55 on the money list, with $114,325. Had a hole-in-one on No. 11 during the first round of 1992 — 0 1999 — 381,040 — 109 2005 — 36,931 — 234
The Rex Hospital Open. Made the cut in 17 of 28 starts on Tour in 2006, with four top-25 1994 — 305,769 — 57 2000 — 233,720 — 153 2006 — 174,674 — 197
finishes—including a season-best T17 at the Xerox Classic. Finished the season No. 82 on 1995 — 97,712 — 161 2001 — 206,022 — 170 2007 — 415,792 — 159
the money list, with $65,107. Made the cut in 12 of 26 starts in 2005, with three top-10 1996 — 167,852 — 125 2002 — 142,556 — 190 2008 — 182,890 — 200
finishes. Ranked No. 29 on the money list with $162,102. Got up and down on the 72nd 1997 — 45,830 — 207 2003 — 483,923 — 127
hole to record a one-stroke victory over Andrew Pratt in the inaugural Xerox Classic for his 1998 — 27,680 — 234 2004 — 230,329 — 184
first Tour win. Finished with a tournament-record 11-under-par 269 total at the Irondequoit BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T8—Viking Classic.
CC and collected $99,000. The first-place check helped him jump from No. 117 to No. 26 on PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2006 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee/4
the season money list at the time. Made the cut in 13 of 28 starts in 2004, including three 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—14; in money—5; Top-10 finishes—1
top-25 finishes. Ranked No. 57 on the final money list, with $104,008. Made the cut in 13 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—350; in money—145; Top-10 finishes—14
of 23 events on the 2003 Nationwide Tour. Wrapped up the season with $70,307 and the CAREER EARNINGS: $3,132,718
No. 71 spot on the final money list. Made the cut in 14 of 23 starts on the 2001 Nationwide Career High Official World Rank: After 1995 Ideon Classic at Pleasant Valley/177
Tour, with four top-25 finishes. Made the cut in eight of 19 events in 2000, with two top-25 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
finishes, both T19 showings. Finished 14th on the 1999 TearDrop Tour money list. Won the
1999 New Bern Classic in North Carolina. Has 20 mini-tour wins. Qualified for the 1991 PURDY, Ted (PER-dee)
U.S. Open at Hazeltine in Minnesota. Posted rounds of 77-74 to miss the cut, one of just FULL NAME: Theodore Townsend Purdy BIRTHDATE: August
two career starts on the PGA TOUR. Was an assistant golf professional before becoming a 15, 1973 BIRTHPLACE: Phoenix, AZ RESIDENCE: Phoenix, AZ;
touring pro. Married to former LPGA player Melinda Daniels-Price. plays out of Moon Valley CC and Whisper Rock HEIGHT: 5-10
EXEMPT STATUS: 12th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Arlene Rebecca; Samuel (6/19/03),
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2005 Xerox Classic. 2008 Nationwide Tour Players Andie Joanne (12/22/05) EDUCATION: University of Arizona (1996,
Cup. Finance) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Stock market, skiing, boating, fam-
MONEY & POSITION: ily time TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 Q SCHOOL: 1998, 2008
1990 — 0 1991 — 0 OTHER INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status with a T18
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 74–1991 U.S. Open/2 finish at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Finished out
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 of the top 125 on the money list (191) for the second straight season in 2008. Only top-10
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Deutsche Bank Championship/357 of the season came at the inaugural Puerto Rico Open, where he finished T10. Was solo
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) third through 36 holes before weekend rounds of 73-73 dropped him out of contention.
Paid homage to tournament luminary Chi Chi Rodriguez with putter swordplay after mak-
ing a long birdie putt. “Not good enough, needs more passion,” Rodriguez joked. Monday
qualified for the PODS Championship, earning last spot when competitor didn’t show for
the playoff. Used local high school golfer Kenny Cavender as his caddie in the qualifier and
in the tournament. Severed tendons in his left index finger in June after an accident with
a kitchen knife. Made only four of 11 cuts after the month of June. Forced to change from
overlapping to interlocking grip. Finished 127th on the TOUR money list in 2007, his first
year out of the top 125 since 2003. Best finish was a T9 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National
Pro-Am. In 2006, earned more than $1 million on the strength of three top-10s, with a best
finish of T4 at the 84 LUMBER Classic. Collected his first TOUR title in 2005 at the HP
Byron Nelson Championship in his 82nd career TOUR start. Trailed by two entering the final

round, but closed with a 5-under 65 and won by one shot over 54-hole leader Sean O’Hair. slide into No. 125 position by $21,824. Rookie season in 2003 was cut to six events due
Recorded his first top-10 finish in a major championship with his T10 finish at the 2005 PGA to a herniated disk in his back and a shoulder injury. Withdrew after a first-round 75 at
Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. Made his first appearance at the season-ending 2005 The Honda Classic and did not play the remainder of the season. Received Major Medical
TOUR Championship, finished T17. Believing he had missed the 2005 MCI Heritage cut, Extension for 2004. Finished No. 14 on the 2002 Nationwide Tour money list with $187,494
flew to Atlanta on the way home to Phoenix. Learned in Atlanta airport that he had made to earn TOUR card for 2003. Notched first career victory at the Permian Basin Open, where
the cut, then rented a car and drove back to Hilton Head, SC. Clubs were on flight home, so he holed out from 138 yards with a pitching wedge for an eagle on the first playoff hole to
he borrowed Mark Hensby’s clubs, purchased a shirt at a local drugstore and finished T59. defeat Mark Hensby. Earned All-America and Scholastic All-America honors in 1997 at the
Had breakthrough season in 2004, just his second season as a full-time member. Played University of Arkansas. Named to the All-SEC second team from 1995-97. Father is a club
in 34 tournaments, making 22 cuts and posting a career-best four top-10s, including two professional at South Lakes GC in Jenks, OK. Had a hole-in-one on the fifth hole at Shoal
runner-up finishes. Lost in a five-hole playoff to Stewart Cink at the 2004 MCI Heritage. Creek GC, only to lose the ball two holes later. Cites Gary Player as his hero.
Earned his second runner-up finish of the season at the 2004 B.C. Open, one behind win- EXEMPT STATUS: 147th on the 2008 PGA TOUR money list
ner Jonathan Byrd after missing a 3-foot birdie putt on final hole. First-round leader at the BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2–2004 Michelin Championship at Las Vegas.
2004 Valero Texas Open, with a course-record-tying, 9-under-par 61. Finished T5. Posted 11 NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Permian Basin Open.
top-25s in 25 starts to finish 15th on Nationwide Tour money list in 2003 to earn his PGA MONEY & POSITION:
TOUR card for the second time. Notched initial career win at the 2003 First Tee Arkansas 2000 — 0 2005 — 891,812 — 91 2008 — 568,494 — 147
Classic by defeating Chris Tidland on third hole of playoff. In 1999, made the cut in eight of 2003 — 31,275 — 234 2006 — 498,242 — 149
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27 events during his rookie season on the PGA TOUR. Earned his 1999 TOUR card by virtue 2004 — 623,262 — 125 2007 — 351,590 — 168
of a T14 finish at the 1998 Qualifying Tournament. 1997 Indian Masters champion. Named BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T9—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; T10—
Rookie of the Year in 1997 on the Asian PGA Tour. Winner of the Arizona State Amateur. Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
Two-time All-American at the University of Arizona. Roomed with TOUR player Jason Gore PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2004 Michelin Championship at Las Vegas/4
during freshman season at Arizona. Winner of the 1996 Ping Arizona Intercollegiate by six 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—14; Top-10 finishes—2
strokes over Stanford’s Tiger Woods. Says his mother and grandfather started him in the CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—136; in money—68; Top-10 finishes—10
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game of golf while he was still in diapers. Lists Jimmy Buffett as his hero. Coached for more
than 25 years by Pam Barnett, one of the few female instructors on TOUR. Web site for his Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 The Honda Classic/120
foundation is TedPurdyFoundation.org. Personal site is Purds.com. Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002)
Player Biographies
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 RILEY, Chris
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2005 EDS Byron Nelson Championship. FULL NAME: Chris J. Riley BIRTHDATE: December 8, 1973
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2003 First Tee Arkansas Classic. BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, CA RESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV
MONEY & POSITION: HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Wife, Michelle Louviere; Taylor
1998 — 0 2003 — 0 2006 — 1,216,428 — 76 Lynn (9/2/04), Rose Rene (6/7/06) EDUCATION: University of Nevada-
1999 — 46,660 — 230 2004 — 1,636,876 — 36 2007 — 758,734 — 127 Las Vegas (1996, Communications) SPECIAL INTERESTS: San
2000 — 72,000 2005 — 2,198,368 — 24 2008 — 248,207 — 191 Diego Chargers TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 Q SCHOOL: 1998,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T10—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status with a
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2004 Valero Texas Open/1 T18 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Finished 166th on
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—25; in money—10; Top-10 finishes—1 the 2008 money list with one top-10. Recorded four rounds in the 60s
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—191; in money—105; Top-10 finishes—12 and finished T3 at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee for his first top-10 since the
CAREER EARNINGS: $6,177,275 2006 Valero Texas Open. Played in 17 events on the PGA TOUR in 2007 and recorded five
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 Through Week Ending: 01/02/2006/64 top-25s, with a T11 at the Valero Texas Open being his best. Third consecutive season out
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2003) of the top 125 on TOUR. Competed in four Nationwide Tour events and won in a playoff over
amateur Jamie Lovemark at the Rochester Area Charities Showdown at Somersby. Marked
his first victory in 28 career starts on the Nationwide Tour. Finished 65th on the Nationwide
R Tour money list. In 2006, posted one top-10 in 27 starts in final year of two-year United
States Ryder Cup team exemption. Shared the first-round lead at the PGA Championship
with a 6-under 66. Finished T41. T5 at the Valero Texas Open, his first top-10 finish on the
RIDINGS, Tag PGA TOUR since a T4 at the 2004 PGA Championship. Finished out of the top 125 on the
FULL NAME: Taggart Twain Ridings BIRTHDATE: September 7, 2005 TOUR money list and posted no top-10s for the first time in his seven years on TOUR.
1974 BIRTHPLACE: Oklahoma City, OK RESIDENCE: Roanoke, Finished T2 at the 2004 Buick Invitational after being involved in three-man playoff with
TX HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Brenda; Carter John Daly and Luke Donald, his third runner-up finish in last seven months (2001 Greater
EDUCATION: University of Arkansas (1997, Marketing) SPECIAL Hartford Open, John Deere Classic). He and Donald were eliminated on first extra hole
INTERESTS: Xbox, fishing, down-home cooking, enlightening books, after Daly made birdie and Riley lipped out a putt from 5 feet. Picked up second top-10
entertaining movies TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997 OTHER in 12 career major appearances, with a T4 at the PGA Championship; the other was a
INFORMATION: Made the cut in 14 of 29 appearances on the 2008 third at the 2002 PGA. A three-putt bogey on the 72nd hole left him one stroke out of the
PGA TOUR, with two top-10 finishes. Finished the season ranked No. three-man playoff between winner Vijay Singh, Chris DiMarco and Justin Leonard. Finish
147 in both the FedExCup standings and the money list. Finished a enabled him to jump from 18th to 10th on the final Ryder Cup team points list and qualify
season-best T9 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Opened with rounds of 66-66 for his first Ryder Cup squad. Collected a career-high six top-10s in 2003, including three
on his way to T10 at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic in his last start of the year. top-3s -- T3 at the MCI Heritage, solo second at the Greater Hartford Open and T2 at the
Finished T6 at the Albertsons Boise Open in only 2008 Nationwide Tour start. Split time in John Deere Classic. Earned first TOUR victory in his 109th career start at 2002 Reno-Tahoe
2007 between the PGA TOUR (nine made cuts in 18 starts) and the Nationwide Tour (seven Open after defeating Jonathan Kaye in a one-hole playoff. Tied for the lead with Kaye and
made cuts in 11 starts). Posted three top-10 finishes on the Nationwide Tour. Best finish Steve Flesch after 54 holes, came from two strokes down on the back nine to tie Kaye in
on TOUR came in his last start, finishing at 14-under 274 and T3 at the Children’s Miracle regulation. Used two-putt par to win on the first hole of the playoff. At 2002 PGA, posted
Network Classic. Finished second on the Nationwide Tour in Driving Distance with a 312.0 a final-round, 2-under-par 70, good for solo third. In 2001, eclipsed the $1-million mark in
average. Slipped outside the top 125 in fourth season on the PGA TOUR in 2006, with one season earning for the first time in his career thanks to four top-10s, with a best of second
top-10 in 33 starts. In seventh start of season, picked up his first top-10, a T5 at the Ford at The INTERNATIONAL. Four top-10s in 2000, including two fourth-place finishes. Earned
Championship at Doral. Totaled five top-10s in 2005 and won $891,812, including a second top-10 in his first start as a member of the PGA TOUR in 1999, a T7 at Sony Open in Hawaii.
consecutive late-season rally to secure his card. Best finish of the year was a T3 at the Finished 28th at 1998 TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn status in 1999. Rookie on the
Chrysler Championship, thanks to a closing 5-under 67. Improved his earnings to $796,883 Nationwide Tour in 1998. Finished second in only his second start as a Nationwide Tour
with his $216,164 payday, lifting him over the mark to secure his TOUR card for the 2006 member, two behind Eric Johnson at South Florida Classic. Four-time All-America selection
season. Posted back-to-back top-10s for the first time in his career with his T5 finish at the at UNLV. Teammate of Tiger Woods at 1995 Walker Cup at Royal Porthcawl. Brother Kevin
Southern Farm Bureau Classic, the last full-field event of the season. Playing on a Major was member of Nationwide Tour in 1998-99. Riley brothers were second of three sets of
Medical Extension in 2004, finished No. 125 on the money list to retain full playing privi- brothers to be Nationwide Tour members in same year, joining Tom and Curt Byrum (1994)
leges for 2005. Earned his first top-10 on TOUR in 22 career events, a T2 at the Michelin and Brenden and Deane Pappas (2001). Fred Brown, a retired teacher who coached the golf
Championship at Las Vegas, thanks to a career-best, final-round, 11-under 61. Began the team at San Diego’s Madison High when Chris was a student there, caddied for Chris in
final round tied for 54th, eight strokes behind third-round leader Tom Lehman and finished 1999 and 2000. Teammates at UNLV with Chad Campbell and Edward Fryatt. Married LPGA
in a three-way T2, one stroke behind winner Andre Stolz. The $298,666 payday allowed golfer Michelle Louviere on December 14, 2002 in New Orleans.
him to jump from 191st on the money list to 136th with three tournament remaining in the EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
season. Entered the season’s final full-field event, the Chrysler Championship, No. 137 on PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1
the money list. Finished T11, aided by a final-round, 7-under-par 64, to earn $120,000 to PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Reno-Tahoe Open.

NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2007 Rochester Area Charities Showdown at SCHULZ, Ted
Somerby presented by Think. FULL NAME: Ted Schulz BIRTHDATE: October 29, 1959
MONEY & POSITION: BIRTHPLACE: Louisville, KY RESIDENCE: Louisville, KY
1996 — 0 2002 — 2,032,979 — 23 2006 — 495,314 — 150 HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife, Diane; Samuel
Player biographies
1999 — 367,805 — 112 2003 — 2,178,133 — 23 2007 — 403,199 — 161 Tucker (11/10/91), Shelby Ann (12/10/95), Sophie Marie (2/10/96)
2000 — 660,707 — 71 2004 — 1,292,732 — 56 2008 — 388,850 — 166 EDUCATION: Louisville SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, Bible
2001 — 1,198,225 — 45 2005 — 268,735 — 184 study TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1984 Q SCHOOL: 1986, 1988
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T3—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. OTHER INFORMATION: Playing for the first time in seven years,
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2 times, most recent 2003 Greater Hartford made the cut at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open in his only appearance
Open/3 of 2008. Finished T62. Fired 12-under-par 272 to claim one-stroke
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—17; in money—9; Top-10 finishes—1 victory over Jeff Sluman at 1991 Nissan Los Angeles Open. Two-time victor in 1989, at
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—254; in money—163; Top-10 finishes—28 Southern Open and in unofficial Chrysler Team Championship with David Ogrin. Played
CAREER EARNINGS: $9,286,680 Asian Tour after losing card in 1988. Won 1983 Kentucky State Amateur, 1984 and 1988
Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 World Golf Championships-Accenture Kentucky State Opens. Serves as the director of golf instruction at The Cardinal Club,
Match Play Championship/22 the course of his alma mater, the University of Louisville. Also an assistant coach for the
Nationwide Tour Alumnus Cardinals’ golf team where TOUR rookie Derek Fathauer played.
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
S PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1989 Southern Open. 1991 Nissan Los Angeles Open.
MONEY & POSITION:
1987 — 17,838 — 190 1993 — 164,260 — 100 1999 — 20,377 — 256
SCHERRER, Tom 1988 — 2,854 — 263 1994 — 37,537 — 202 2000 — 0
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FULL NAME: Thomas Cregg Scherrer BIRTHDATE: July 20, 1989 — 391,855 — 30 1995 — 29,290 — 227 2001 — 0
1970 BIRTHPLACE: Skaneateles, NY RESIDENCE: Raleigh, NC 1990 — 193,127 — 82 1996 — 10,259 — 275 2008 — 6,420 — 260
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 210 FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer; three sons 1991 — 508,058 — 29 1997 — 0
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EDUCATION: University of North Carolina (1992, Geography) SPECIAL 1992 — 259,204 — 60 1998 — 4,137 — 322
INTERESTS: Family, reading TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T62—Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.
OTHER INFORMATION: Member of the PGA TOUR in 1996, 1999- PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–3 times, most recent 1991 Chattanooga
2003 and in 2008 and the Nationwide Tour from 1994-95, 1997-98 Classic/1
and 2004-07. Played in 20 events on the PGA TOUR in 2008 with one 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
top-10 finish. Finished 13th at the 2008 Viking Classic, the first event CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—287; in money—138; Top-10 finishes—15
in the Fall Series on the TOUR schedule. It marked his first top-25 effort on the TOUR since CAREER EARNINGS: $1,645,215
a T16 finish at the 2003 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania. Followed with a T7 at the 2008 Career High Official World Rank: After 1994 Buick Invitational of California/174
Ginn sur Mer Classic, his first top-10 since 2002. Made the cut in 15 of 26 starts on the 2007
Nationwide Tour. Best stretch of the season came with eight straight made cuts beginning SHEEHAN, Patrick (SHEE-han)
with the LaSalle Bank Open. Closed with a 67 at the inaugural Nationwide Children’s FULL NAME: Patrick James Sheehan BIRTHDATE: August 9,
Hospital Invitational to finish at 2-under 282, four shots behind Daniel Summerhays. Came 1969 BIRTHPLACE: Providence, RI RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL; plays
back the next week to finish the Price Cutter Charity Championship at 26-under 262, four out of Tuskawilla CC HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife:
strokes better than Franklin Langham. Had a hole-in-one on No. 13 during the second round Pamela; Emily (9/26/98), Kelly (12/30/01) EDUCATION: University of
in Springfield, making him the first player since Chris Nallen (2004 Gila River Golf Classic) Hartford (1992, Secondary Education) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family,
to make an ace and go on to victory that same week. Collected $100,080 with the win to music, movies TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992 OTHER
move to No. 14 on the money list. Posted three top-20 finishes the rest of the season, but INFORMATION: Member of the PGA TOUR from 2003-06 and 2008.
failed to make the cut in six tournaments and fell to No. 27 on the money list heading into Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1997, 2001-02 and 2007. Made
the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship at Barona Creek. Finished T3, just two the cut in 27 of 35 starts on the PGA TOUR with a pair of top-10 fin-
shots behind champion Richard Johnson, and moved into the top 25 on the money list. ishes. Was solo sixth at the Mayakoba Golf Classic and T6 at the U.S. Bank Championship
Made 15 of 24 cuts on that Tour in 2006 with one top-10, a T6 at the Mark Christopher in Milwaukee. Fell out of the top-125 on the money list the final two weeks of the season,
Charity Classic. Finished 70th on the 2006 Nationwide Tour money list. Did not make a ending the campaign No. 128. Made the cut in 23 of 30 starts during the 2007 Nationwide
cut in four PGA TOUR starts in 2006. Missed earning TOUR card via the Nationwide Tour Tour season, including a career-high 14 top-25 finishes. Concluded the year No. 9 on the
money list for a third time by one place in 2005. Finished 22nd thanks in part to a second money list, with $281,523. Posted the second runner-up showing of his career when he
at the Henrico County Open and a T3 at The Cleveland Open. Made Masters debut in 2001 finished second at the season-opening Movistar Panama Championship. Finished the 2006
(finished 25th) after forfeiting invitation in 1993 as runner-up to Justin Leonard in 1992 U.S. PGA TOUR season ranked No. 165 on the money list, with $386,797. Recorded a hole-in-one
Amateur. Turned professional before 1993’s first major. Earned his first PGA TOUR title in on the par-3 fifth hole during Friday’s second round of the Buick Championship. He used a
his 84th career start at the 2000 Kemper Insurance Open, where he defeated five players 3-iron from 212 yards to post the 20th ace since the tournament moved to the TPC River
by two strokes. Only player to shoot sub-70 rounds each day. Recorded a career-high four Highlands in 1984 and in doing so won a Rolex watch. Not only did he dunk his first ace
top-10s in 2000. Finished in the top 100 on money list in 1999 (92nd) and 2000 (35th) for only on the PGA TOUR, he also holed out from 164 yards on the 17th to save par after incurring
two times in career. As a member of 1998 Nationwide Tour, captured the Upstate Classic a penalty stroke for stepping on his ball and one for taking a drop after he thought his tee
and finished 14th on money list to earn TOUR card for 1999. Rookie on the PGA TOUR in shot had gone into a hazard. Continued strong summer play with a T7 at the John Deere
1996. Finished sixth on 1995 Nationwide Tour money list. Set Nationwide Tour record in Classic. Finished five strokes behind champion John Senden. Finished in the top 125 for
1995 by appearing in playoffs in three consecutive weeks. Won one of those playoffs at third consecutive season on TOUR in 2005, despite just one top-10. In his ninth start of
the Knoxville Open. Runner-up to Justin Leonard at 1992 U.S. Amateur. Member of 1991 the season, posted a T5 at the Bay Hill Invitational. Posted career-low, 8-under-par 62 to
Walker Cup team. Winner of 1990 North and South Amateur. Captain of hockey team that hold the first-round lead the Bank of America Colonial. Had a career year in just his second
won state high school championship in New York. season as a full-time TOUR member in 2004. Made over $1 million and had three top-10s,
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion including a runner-up finish. Notched his first top-10 of his career in his 46th TOUR start
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2000 Kemper Insurance Open. with a T3 at the MCI Heritage. Recorded career-best runner-up finish to Bart Bryant at the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 1995 Knoxville Open. 1998 Upstate Classic. 2007 Valero Texas Open, with four rounds in the 60s. Challenged Bryant until three-putt bogey
Price Cutter Charity Championship. on 15th hole derailed title hopes. Finished three strokes behind Bryant. Earned a career-
MONEY & POSITION: best $378,000 to surpass $1 million for the season for the first time in his career. In 2003,
1992 — 0 2001 — 212,091 — 167 2006 — 0 finished 104th with $618,019 during his rookie season on the PGA TOUR. One of six out of
1996 — 136,323 — 141 2002 — 356,657 — 150 2007 — 0 15 Nationwide Tour graduates to finish among the top 125. Earned his first PGA TOUR card
1997 — 6,372 — 292 2003 — 122,431 — 198 2008 — 288,391 — 183 by finishing 12th ($201,231) on the 2002 Nationwide Tour money list. Went wire-to-wire
1999 — 427,849 — 92 2004 — 0 to win the Price Cutter Charity Championship for his first career victory. Made the cut in
2000 — 1,263,585 — 35 2005 — 27,333 — 240 nine of 23 tournaments on the 2001 Nationwide Tour. Had one top-10 and three top-25s,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T7—Ginn sur Mer Classic. including a T5 at the Omaha Classic. 1998 Golden Bear Tour Player of the Year. Played
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–1999 Canon Greater Hartford Open/1 in 13 Nationwide Tour events in 1997, making the cut in four. Best showing came at the
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—20; in money—8; Top-10 finishes—1 Cleveland Open where he finished second, one stroke behind winner Mike Small. Played
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—206; in money—94; Top-10 finishes—9 junior hockey growing up in Rhode Island. Father got him started in golf. College teammate
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,841,030 of TOUR members Tim Petrovic and Jerry Kelly at University of Hartford.
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill/75 EXEMPT STATUS: 128th on 2008 PGA TOUR money list
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1995, 1998) BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2004 Valero Texas Open.
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Price Cutter Charity Championship.

MONEY & POSITION: top-10s. Finished out of the top 125 in 2000 on the money list for the first time since 1994
2002 — 0 2004 — 1,234,344 — 63 2006 — 386,797 — 165 with 126th position. Was 125th heading into final official money event, the World Golf
2003 — 618,019 — 104 2005 — 675,038 — 118 2008 — 805,897 — 128 Championships-American Express Championship, but did not qualify for event. Best finishes
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 6—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun, of year was a T5 at weather-shortened BellSouth Classic and T5 at Buick Classic. In 1999,
U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. had a share of Shell Houston Open 36-hole lead with Hal Sutton but finished T10. Four top-
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2005 Bank of America Colonial/1 10s in 1998. Recorded a T10 in the PGA Championship at Winged Foot in 1997. It was his
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—35; in money—27; Top-10 finishes—2 best performance in a major since T6 finish at 1992 U.S. Open. Won Hardee’s Golf Classic in
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—170; in money—110; Top-10 finishes—7 1990, where he defeated Willie Wood in playoff. In 1998, had a career year when he posted
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,720,095 10 top-10 finishes, including two victories (The Honda Classic and The INTERNATIONAL),
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 MCI Heritage/130 two seconds and one third. Finished third on money list. In 1987, defeated Jeff Sluman for
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002, 2007) second B.C. Open title by four strokes at En-Joie GC. Winner MCI Long Distance Driving
competition in 1986. Came from four strokes back to gain first TOUR title, at 1985 Greater
SImpson, Webb Greensboro Open, by one over Isao Aoki and Craig Stadler. Won first of two B.C. Opens,
FULL NAME: James Frederick Webb Simpson BIRTHDATE: August by one stroke over Mike Reid. As an amateur, won the 1972 New York State Junior, 1980
8, 1985 BIRTHPLACE: Raleigh, NC RESIDENCE: Raleigh, NC New York State Amateur and 1981 New York State Open. Three-time All-American at Ohio
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Wake State University and member of 1979 NCAA Championship team at Ohio State. Winner of
Section
Forest (2008, Religion) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2008 Q 10 collegiate titles, including 1981 Big Ten Championship by 12 strokes. Named 1981 Ohio
SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Turned pro after complet- State Athlete of the Year. Childhood friend of fellow PGA TOUR member Mike Hulbert.
ing a stellar amateur career at Wake Forest. Finished T7 at the PGA Inducted into the Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992.
TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn rookie card for 2009. Made EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
three of six cuts on the 2008 PGA TOUR, with a best finish of T31 as PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1
an amateur in his PGA TOUR debut at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. PGA TOUR VICTORIES (7): 1985 Greater Greensboro Open, B.C. Open. 1987 B.C. Open.
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Received Sponsor Exemption for his amateur record. Turned pro in June and T64 in his 1988 Honda Classic, The International. 1990 Hardee’s Golf Classic. 2004 Wachovia
professional debut at the Stanford St. Jude Championship. Also T37 at the Travelers Championship.
Championship the following week. Played eight events on the 2008 Nationwide Tour, with MONEY & POSITION:
Player Biographies
two runner-up finishes -- four behind Colt Knost at the Price Cutter Charity Championship 1982 — 0 1991 — 168,352 — 94 2000 — 388,341 — 126
in late July and losing a playoff to Arjun Atwal at the Chattanooga Classic in mid-October. 1983 — 4,696 — 203 1992 — 395,354 — 35 2001 — 654,864 — 81
Finished T11 at the Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch to finish 45th on 1984 — 116,528 — 59 1993 — 391,649 — 38 2002 — 790,750 — 87
the money list with $148,991. Four-time All-American for Wake Forest, including first team 1985 — 282,762 — 12 1994 — 114,563 — 145 2003 — 691,328 — 92
in 2008, and four-time All-ACC. ACC Player of the Year as a senior in 2008 and freshman 1986 — 341,231 — 14 1995 — 202,896 — 90 2004 — 1,536,881 — 41
of the year in 2005. Set a new ACC Tournament record of 14-under 202 in 2008, bettering 1987 — 235,033 — 40 1996 — 275,531 — 77 2005 — 1,060,238 — 70
the mark of 204 set by former Wake Forest star and PGA TOUR veteran Gary Hallberg in 1988 — 813,732 — 3 1997 — 200,069 — 114 2006 — 802,507 — 105
1980. Member of the victorious Walker Cup team in 2007 that defeated Great Britain and 1989 — 196,092 — 72 1998 — 466,797 — 61 2007 — 310,717 — 174
Ireland at Royal County Down Golf Club in Newcastle, Northern Ireland. Also a member 1990 — 307,207 — 46 1999 — 413,993 — 97 2008 — 34,351 — 238
of the Palmer Cup Team. Won the 2007 Southern Amateur at Pinehurst and the Dogwood BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T28—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun.
Amateur in Atlanta. Attended the same high school (Broughton) and college (Wake Forest) PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–4 times, most recent 2005 Buick
as current Champions Tour player Scott Hoch. Grew up playing against Brendon Todd, Championship/2
another PGA TOUR rookie in 2009, during their youth in the Raleigh, NC, area. One of six 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—2; Top-10 finishes—0
children. CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—699; in money—456; Top-10 finishes—83
EXEMPT STATUS: T7 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament CAREER EARNINGS: $11,196,462
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T31—2008 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Buick Classic/71
MONEY & POSITION:
2008 — 38,460 SMITH, Chris
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T31—Arnold Palmer Invitational. FULL NAME: Christopher McClain Smith BIRTHDATE: April
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 67–2 times, most recent 2008 Travelers 15, 1969 BIRTHPLACE: Indianapolis, IN RESIDENCE: Peru,
Championship/3 IN; plays out of Rock Hollow GC HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 190
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—6; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 FAMILY: Wife, Beth; Abigail (2/28/93), Cameron McClain (3/24/97)
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—7; in money—3; Top-10 finishes—0 EDUCATION: Ohio State University (1991, Economics) SPECIAL
CAREER EARNINGS: $38,460 INTERESTS: Horse racing, U.S. trivia, sheep shearing, bird watch-
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Wendy’s 3-Tour Challenge/328 ing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q SCHOOL: 1998 OTHER
Nationwide Tour Alumnus INFORMATION: A T28 finish at the Puerto Rico Open was his only
made cut in five starts on the 2008 PGA TOUR. Finished No. 57 on the
SINDELAR, Joey (SIN-dih-lahr) Nationwide Tour money list, with top-10 finishes at the season-opening Movistar Panama
FULL NAME: Joseph Paul Sindelar BIRTHDATE: March 30, Championship (fourth) and the Knoxville Open (T5). Competed in eight PGA TOUR and 22
1958 BIRTHPLACE: Fort Knox, KY RESIDENCE: Horseheads, NY Nationwide Tour events in 2007, with two top-10s on the Nationwide Tour. Finished outside
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 220 FAMILY: Wife, Suzanne Lee; Jamison the top 150 (No. 195) on the 2006 PGA TOUR money list for the second straight season.
Prescott (2/2/90), Ryan Joseph (5/13/93) EDUCATION: Ohio Made cut in 12 of 21 starts with one top-25, a T24 at the B.C. Open presented by Turning
State University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, electronics Stone Resort. Made cut in two of five Nationwide Tour events in 2005 with his only top-10
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1983 OTHER of the season, a T4 at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Posted just one top-10 for the third
INFORMATION: Had six top-10s in 2008 during his rookie season straight season, a T5 at the 2005 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. His consistent
on the Champions Tour. Best finish was T3 at the Senior PGA play late in the 2004 season secured a spot in the top 125, after falling out in 2003.
Championship. Made two of five cuts on the PGA TOUR in 2008. Captured first TOUR victory at the 2002 Buick Classic in his 148th TOUR start. Had sole
Competed in 25 events on the PGA TOUR in 2007 and made 13 cuts, with his best finish possession of 54-hole lead. Sewed up first-place check of $630,000 with a one-stroke vic-
coming at the Wyndham Championship, a T13. Turned 50 on March 30, 2008. Spent much tory over David Gossett, Pat Perez and Loren Roberts. Fired career-low 63 during third round
of 2007 saying good-bye to tournament directors and staff at PGA TOUR events that he of the Buick Challenge. In 2000, established a Nationwide Tour record with five runner-up
had met throughout his 24-year TOUR career. Ranks fourth all-time with 24 consecutive finishes. Sixth-place finish on money list earned his TOUR card for 2001 season. Tore
years making over $100,000 on TOUR behind Jay Haas, Tom Watson and Craig Stadler. tendon in left wrist at 2000 Omaha Classic in August which sidelined him for seven weeks.
Made 15 cuts in 29 starts in 2006 and recorded four top-10s. Best finish was a T6 at the In 1999, had a 427-yard drive in the final round of The Honda Classic, which at the time
Wachovia Championship, thanks to a closing 3-under 66, the day’s low round. Finished T4 was the longest recorded drive at a TOUR event (surpassed by Davis Love III’s 476-yarder
at the 2005 Deutsche Bank Championship, five strokes behind champion Olin Browne for in 2004). Earned three of his five Nationwide Tour victories in 1997, making him the first
second top-10 of season. Enjoyed rebirth of career in 2004 with his seventh TOUR title at player to take advantage of a three-win promotion to the TOUR. Won the Upstate Classic,
the Wachovia Championship in a two-hole playoff over Arron Oberholser, a span of 370 Dakota Dunes Open and the Omaha Classic. Named Player of the Year. Finished seventh on
events since his last TOUR win at the 1990 Hardee’s Golf Classic. Collected the winner’s 1995 Nationwide Tour money list to graduate to PGA TOUR for first time. Two-time winner,
check of $1,008,000 to surpass the $1-million mark in a single season for the first time in at the Gateway Classic and the Dakota Dunes Open, in a three-week period. All-American
his 21-year career. In 2003, finished in the top 125 for the 17th time in 20th season on at Ohio State in 1991 and Big Ten medalist. 1990 Indiana State Amateur Champion and
TOUR. Posted a T2 for the second consecutive season in 2002 after having posted just one Player of the Year. Lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, became friends with former catcher Tom
second-place finish or better from 1991-2000. This one came at The Honda Classic, where Pagnozzi the week of his 1995 Gateway Classic victory in St. Louis. Says one of his career
he finished in a tie with Brad Faxon, two strokes behind Matt Kuchar. Bounced back from highlights was teaming with Bob Benson to win the 2008 Truck Cup Invitational, an informal
a disappointing 2000 campaign in 2001 to finish 81st in earnings with $654,864 and two competition held annually on the Nationwide Tour in Fort Smith, AR.

PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Buick Classic. STANKOWSKI, Paul
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (5): 1995 Gateway Classic, Dakota Dunes Open. 1997 FULL NAME: Paul Francis Stankowski BIRTHDATE: December
Upstate Classic, Dakota Dunes Open, Omaha Classic. 2, 1969 BIRTHPLACE: Oxnard, CA RESIDENCE: Flower Mound,
MONEY & POSITION: TX HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Regina; Joshua
Player biographies
1991 — 0 1998 — 184,933 — 144 2004 — 692,785 — 115 (8/11/99), Katelyn (2/25/02) EDUCATION: University of Texas-El
1993 — 24,000 — 207 1999 — 116,794 — 184 2005 — 454,375 — 154 Paso SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, music, watching our children
1994 — 3,075 — 294 2001 — 932,810 — 58 2006 — 183,411 — 195 grow up TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q SCHOOL: 1993, 1995,
1996 — 41,112 — 206 2002 — 1,361,094 — 43 2007 — 50,381 — 228 2006 OTHER INFORMATION: Made five of 13 cuts in 2008 with
1997 — 120,768 — 151 2003 — 479,523 — 131 2008 — 22,775 — 246 three top-25 finishes. Granted Minor Medical Extension for 2008,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T28—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. but was not able to earn enough to gain member status on TOUR for
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–3 times, most recent 2006 U.S. Bank Championship remainder of 2008. Limited to 18 events due to right shoulder injury in 2007. Did not play
in Milwaukee/1 after the Wyndham Championship in August 2007. Underwent surgery on October 15, 2007
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 to remove bone spurs from right shoulder. Logged four top-25s in 18 starts in 2007, his
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—289; in money—153; Top-10 finishes—17 best finish being T12 at the Reno-Tahoe Open in early August. Despite first-round 79 at the
CAREER EARNINGS: $4,667,835 2006 Qualifying Tournament, finished T8 to regain TOUR card for 2007. Played 2005-06 on
Career High Official World Rank: After 2002 Canon Greater Hartford Open/56 Major Medical Extensions, and missed remaining in that category for the rest of the 2006
Nationwide Tour Graduate (1995, 1997, 2001) season by $3,033 after the John Deere Classic in July. Did some work as a guest analyst for
GOLF CHANNEL and XM Radio’s PGA TOUR Network in 2005. Limited to 14 events in 2004
STADLER, Kevin and did not play after Booz Allen Open. Underwent surgery on his left wrist on August 17,
FULL NAME: Kevin Stadler BIRTHDATE: February 5, 1980 2004. Underwent right wrist surgery in May 2003 for torn cartilage after missing cut at HP
BIRTHPLACE: Reno, NV RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZ HEIGHT: 5-10 Byron Nelson Championship. Tried to return in July but withdrew from 100th Western Open
WEIGHT: 250 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: University of after opening 77. Runner-up at the 2001 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, four strokes behind the
Southern California (2002) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hockey, foot-
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record-smashing Joe Durant. Runner-up finish was worth a career-best $378,000. At the
ball, all sports, reading TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2002 OTHER 2001 Compaq Classic of New Orleans, opened the event with course-record and career-
INFORMATION: Had one top-10, a T4 at the inaugural Puerto Rico
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best 61. In 1999, needed a T3 in the season-ending Southern Farm Bureau Classic to jump
Open. Bogey-free 67 was the low final round and allowed him to from No. 140 on the TOUR money list to No. 113 to keep his card. Qualified for 1997 TOUR
move from T14 to T4. In 2007, finished in the top-125 (No. 124) to Championship after finishing career-high 21st on TOUR money list. Defeated Jim Furyk and
maintain his membership on TOUR, thanks to a solid finish. It was Mike Reid in playoff at 1997 United Airlines Hawaiian Open to capture second TOUR title.
first time finishing in the top 125. Made his first start at the British Open, finishing T51. At Breakthrough year came in 1996, featuring his first victory on TOUR at BellSouth Classic
the Reno-Tahoe Open, fired consecutive 67s on Friday and Saturday that led to a T2 finish, in just his third full season. Defeated Brandel Chamblee with birdie on first extra hole.
his best TOUR finish which came in the city where he was born. T7 at the 2007 Wyndham Arrived in Atlanta as sixth alternate after winning Nationwide Tour’s Louisiana Open the
Championship moved him to 106th in the FedExCup standings. He was 157th following the week before. Is the only player to win Nationwide Tour and PGA TOUR events back to back.
Canadian Open one month before and moved to 121st with his finish at the Reno-Tahoe After season won unofficial 1996 Lincoln-Mercury Kapalua International and the Casio
Open. Ended the year with a T15 finish at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic. Collected World Open on Japan Golf Tour. Earned first TOUR card via a T26 at the 1993 Qualifying
$73,600 to earn enough money to finish in the top-125, moving from 127th to 124th. In 2006, Tournament. Three-time All-America at Texas El-Paso. First played golf on Easter Sunday
finished with an eagle for the third consecutive day to win the Johnnie Walker Classic in in 1978; 18 years later, won BellSouth Classic on Easter. Uncertain he would return to
February and his biggest professional victory. The (then) 26-year-old son of 1982 Masters Masters, so bought souvenir glass, filled it with bunker sand and placed tee and ball inside
champion Craig Stadler had a 3-under 69 final round for a 20-under 268 total on The Vines as remembrance of first visit to Augusta National in 1996. Returned in 1997 and 1998.
Resort’s Lakes Course and a two-stroke victory over Australia’s Nick O’Hern. He earned Underwent LASIK surgery in September 1998.
$365,340 in the event sanctioned by the European, Australasian and Asian Tours. Finished EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
12th on the Nationwide Tour money list to earn membership on the PGA TOUR in 2007. PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-0
Made 15 starts on the Nationwide Tour, highlighted by two wins, at the Xerox Classic and PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1996 BellSouth Classic. 1997 United Airlines Hawaiian
Albertsons Boise Open. Made six starts on the PGA TOUR, highlighted by five made cuts Open.
and a T13 finish at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational. In 2005, was NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1996 Louisiana Open.
a rookie on TOUR after finishing 13th on the 2004 Nationwide Tour money list in his first MONEY & POSITION:
season on that circuit. Posted first career top-10 in 13th professional start on TOUR with 1994 — 170,393 — 106 1999 — 362,889 — 113 2004 — 442,872 — 150
a T9 at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson. Tied for fifth at the Michelin Championship at Las 1995 — 144,558 — 133 2000 — 669,709 — 70 2005 — 0
Vegas. Was three off the lead entering the final round, but was disqualified (Rule 4-1/1) 1996 — 390,575 — 52 2001 — 743,603 — 69 2006 — 319,597 — 171
for having a non-conforming club (shaft in wedge was bent) in his bag. Won his first start 1997 — 929,405 — 21 2002 — 565,294 — 118 2007 — 282,389 — 178
of the 2004 season on the Nationwide Tour with a 9-under 279 at the Lake Erie Charity 1998 — 322,036 — 96 2003 — 719,436 — 89 2008 — 156,077 — 210
Classic, outlasting Bubba Watson and Michael Long in a four-hole playoff. His father, Craig, BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T12—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun;
won the Champions Tour’s Bank of America Championship in Massachusetts just minutes T24—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am; T25—Viking Classic.
earlier, making the father-son duo the first to accomplish such a feat since Bob Duval PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2001 Compaq Classic of New Orleans/1
won the Emerald Coast Classic on March 28, 1999, the same day his son David won THE 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—13; in money—5; Top-10 finishes—0
PLAYERS Championship. Became the first Sponsor Exemption to win on the Nationwide CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—337; in money—181; Top-10 finishes—28
Tour since Chris Couch won the 2001 Florida Classic. Two weeks later won in a playoff at CAREER EARNINGS: $6,218,833
the Scholarship America Showdown, with a tournament record 11-under-par 269. The win Career High Official World Rank: After 1997 Bell Canadian Open/25
came in just his fourth career start on the Nationwide Tour, giving him the honor as the Nationwide Tour Alumnus
fastest player to two wins in Tour history. Made the cut in four of five appearances on the
PGA TOUR. As an amateur, was named Pac-10 player of the year as a senior at Southern STERLING, Scott
California in 2002. Led the Trojans to their second consecutive Pac-10 Championship and FULL NAME: William Scott Sterling BIRTHDATE: February 2,
finished his senior year with six top-five finishes in NCAA play, including four seconds. As 1972 BIRTHPLACE: Beaumont, TX RESIDENCE: Baton Rouge,
a senior at Kent Denver School in Englewood, CO, won the Colorado High School champion- LA; plays out of University Club HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 150
ship and was a second-team 1997 AJGA All-America. He also won the 1997 Junior World FAMILY: Wife, Stephanie; William (10/12/04), Jonathan
Championships (he and father Craig are the only father/son champions in the history of (7/2/07) EDUCATION: Louisiana State University (1994, General
the event). Studies) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, music, family TURNED
EXEMPT STATUS: 145th on 2008 money list PROFESSIONAL: 1995 OTHER INFORMATION: Playing rookie
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2007 Reno-Tahoe Open. season on the 2008 PGA TOUR, secured conditional status on the
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (4): 2004 Lake Erie Charity Classic, Scholarship PGA TOUR for 2009 with No. 144 finish on the money list. Made
America Showdown. 2006 Xerox Classic, Albertsons Boise Open. the cut in 17 of 28 starts, with two top-10 finishes. Made late season push with T8 finish
MONEY & POSITION: at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and T6 at season-ending
2003 — 0 2005 — 367,775 — 168 2007 — 810,876 — 124 Children’s Miracle Network Classic (thanks to second-round 63) to secure some status for
2004 — 49,541 2006 — 75,973 2008 — 598,945 — 145 2009. Only previous TOUR start came at the 2006 FedEx St. Jude Classic, where he tied
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T4—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. for 38th after gaining entry as a Monday qualifier. Shot a second-round 65 to get to the
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2008 Frys.com Open/2 weekend. Made the cut in 17 of 28 Nationwide Tour events in 2007, including seven top-
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—30; in money—16; Top-10 finishes—1 25s and a win. Making his 122nd career start on the Nationwide Tour, won the Jacob’s
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—108; in money—56; Top-10 finishes—5 Creek Open in Australia, finishing the tournament at 12-under 276. Moved to the 54-hole
CAREER EARNINGS: $1,903,110 lead with rounds of 70-69-66 and then posted a 1-under 71 on the final day to defeat local
Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Nissan Open/92 pro David Lutterus by one stroke. Collected a career-best $108,000 for the win, nearly as
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004, 2006) much as the $112,357 he won in his best season on Tour in 2002. Would never drop out of

the top 25 the rest of the season. Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2002-05 and 2007. MONEY & POSITION:
Led the 2006 Tight Lies Tour money list with $72,227, winning the Fore Kids Oklahoma 1999 — 0 2005 — 499,827 — 143 2007 — 215,379 — 192
Classic and the FINA Abilene Open. Finished 111th on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2003 — 346,694 — 151 2006 — 157,559 — 201
2005, with his only top-10 finish coming in his first start, a sixth at the BellSouth Panama CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—95; in money—46; Top-10 finishes—2
Championship. Made the cut in 11 of 28 starts on the 2004 Nationwide Tour, with five top- CAREER EARNINGS: $1,219,458
25s. Completed the year No. 80 on the official money list, with $63,608. Had a hole-in-one Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 FedEx St. Jude Classic/247
during the second round of the LaSalle Bank Open. Made the cut in 16 of 28 appearances Nationwide Tour Graduate (2002, 2004, 2008)
on the 2003 Nationwide Tour, with seven top-25s, and earned $94,017. Had a hole-in-one
at the Gila River Golf Classic. Enjoyed solid rookie season in 2002, making the cut in 18 of Stroud, Chris
26 Nationwide Tour starts, with a best finish of T5 at the BMW Charity Pro-Am. Finished FULL NAME: Christopher James Stroud BIRTHDATE: February
T42 at the 2001 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament at Bear Lakes CC, missing his TOUR card 3, 1982 BIRTHPLACE: Nederland, TX RESIDENCE: Houston,
by only two strokes. Played in seven tournaments on the Nationwide Tour in 1999, finishing TX HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Tiffany
No. 274 on the money list. Winner of the 2001 NGA Hooters Tour Championship. Earned EDUCATION: Lamar University (2004, Management Information
All-American honors at Louisiana State University. Won three collegiate tournaments and Systems) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cooking, fishing, snow skiing, “Rock
had 10 top-10 finishes at LSU. Named to the all-SEC first team in 1994 and second team Band” on PS3 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 Q SCHOOL: 2006,
in 1993. College teammate of Nationwide Tour member Perry Moss and 2007 Buick Open 2007, 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Earned his PGA TOUR card for
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champion Brian Bateman. Medalist at 1993 U.S. Amateur Qualifying Tournament. Avid fan a third consecutive time via the Qualifying Tournament with a T4
of the band Pearl Jam. finish. Placed 155th on the 2008 PGA TOUR money list. Finished the
EXEMPT STATUS: 144th on 2008 PGA TOUR money list season strong with top-10s in two of his last six starts and placed no worse than T29 in
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T6--2008 Children’s Miracle Network Classic. those tournaments. Best finish of the season was a T4 at the Valero Texas Open. Also T10
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2007 Jacob’s Creek Open Championship. at the Children’s Miracle Network Classic, the final event of the season. Finished 133rd on
MONEY & POSITION: the PGA TOUR money list in 2007, but improved his status by finishing third at PGA TOUR
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2006 — 20,280 2008 — 624,822 — 144 Qualifying Tournament. Made 24 starts on TOUR in 2007 and made nine cuts. Managed
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T6—Children’s Miracle Network Classic; T8—Justin to finish in the top-25 five times in his nine cuts made. In sixth start of the season, posted
Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. four sub-par rounds at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to finish T5 for first career top-
Player Biographies
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–2008 Children’s Miracle Network Classic/2 10. Recorded his second top-10 finish of the season with a T6 at the Valero Texas Open.
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—28; in money—17; Top-10 finishes—2 Third-round 64 marked the low 18-hole score of his TOUR career. Earned first PGA TOUR
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—18; Top-10 finishes—2 card after getting through all three stages of the 2006 Qualifying Tournament, finishing T16
CAREER EARNINGS: $645,102 at the finals. Played nine events on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with two top-10s – a T5 at
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Sony Open in Hawaii/278 the BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs and a T6 at the LaSalle Bank Open. Finished 96th
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007) on Nationwide Tour money list. Also played NGA Hooters Tour and Tight Lies Tour since
turning professional in 2004. Finished 18th on the 2006 NGA Hooters Tour money list on the
STiles, Darron strength of two runner-up finishes. Captured the 2003 North and South Amateur. Two-time
FULL NAME: Darron Gary Stiles BIRTHDATE: June 1, 1973 All-America and four-time Southland Conference Player of the Year at Lamar University.
BIRTHPLACE: St. Petersburg, FL RESIDENCE: Pinehurst, T3 at 2003 NCAA Men’s Golf Championships. Played for U.S. at 2004 Palmer Cup and was
NC HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 215 FAMILY: Wife, Kim; Sydney one of five finalists for 2004 Ben Hogan Award. Lists Arnold Palmer and Sean Connery as
(10/1/03); Xander (9/23/06) EDUCATION: Florida Southern College heroes. One of four children (three sisters).
(1995, Accounting) SPECIAL INTERESTS: TV, Internet, fam- EXEMPT STATUS: T4 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
ily TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 Q SCHOOL: 2006 OTHER BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T5—2007 Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
INFORMATION: Claimed four top-10 finishes on the Nationwide MONEY & POSITION:
Tour in 2008, highlighted by a win at the HSBC New Zealand 2004 — 10,350 2007 — 673,106 — 133
Championship and a runner-up finish at the Fort Smith Classic. Made 2005 — 0 2008 — 482,405 — 155
it to the PGA TOUR via Nationwide Tour graduation for a fourth time (also 2002 and 2004). BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T6—Valero Texas Open; T10—Children’s Miracle
Made eight cuts on the PGA TOUR in 2007 and finished T47 at the 2007 PGA TOUR Qualifying Network Classic.
Tournament. Split time on the Nationwide Tour and the PGA TOUR in 2006. Regained TOUR PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–3 times, most recent 2008 Valero Texas Open/2
card for 2007 with T16 finish at 2006 Qualifying Tournament. Member of Nationwide Tour 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—12; Top-10 finishes—2
in 1997, 1999-2002, 2004 and 2008 and PGA TOUR in 2003, 2005 and 2006. Made 15 starts CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—55; in money—22; Top-10 finishes—4
during the 2006 season on TOUR, making seven cuts and finishing 201st on the money CAREER EARNINGS: $1,165,862
list. Held the 36-hole lead at the FedEx St. Jude Classic at 7-under-par 133 after opening Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 World Golf Championships-Accenture
69-64. Finished T22. Made the cut in 11 of 15 starts on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with four Match Play Championship/315
top-10s. Finished the season No. 33 on the money list, with $167,458. Captured his fourth Nationwide Tour Alumnus
career Nationwide Tour title at the Rheem Classic. After taking a four-stroke lead into the
final round, finished in a tie with Michael Putnam at 13-under-par 267 and then claimed
the victory with a par on the first extra hole. Made 12 cuts in 27 TOUR starts in 2005 and T
finished 143rd on the money list to earn partial status for 2006. Recorded two top-10s, a
T9 at the 2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson and a T9 at the 2005 Buick Championship. Ended
2004 No. 15 on the Nationwide Tour money list, with $212,894. Despite not winning, was TATAURANGI, Phil (Ta-toe-rung-ee)
one of the most consistent players on Tour, with 15 top-25s. Posted more top-10s (nine) and FULL NAME: Phillip Mikaera Tataurangi BIRTHDATE: October 31,
rounds in the 60s (43) than any other player on Tour in 2004. Spent 2003 as a rookie on the 1971 BIRTHPLACE: Auckland, New Zealand RESIDENCE: Taupo,
TOUR and finished 151st on the money list. Best effort was a T11 at the Greater Hartford New Zealand; plays out of Cape Kidnappers (Hawkes Bay, New
Open, where he carded a TOUR career-best 63 in the second round. Finished ninth on the Zealand) HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Melanie;
2002 Nationwide Tour money list, with $222,845 to earn his first TOUR card. Notched third Kahurangi Jack (6/30/00), Talia Aniwaniwa (5/1/04) SPECIAL
win of his career at the Knoxville Open, thanks to two eagles on par 4s in the final round INTERESTS: Music, cooking, friends, sports, golf-course design
that helped give him the two-stroke victory over Steve Ford and Aaron Baddeley. Posted TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993 Q SCHOOL: 1993, 1996, 2001
three top-10s in 2001, including a third at the Richmond Open. Recorded four top-10s in OTHER INFORMATION: Missed all six cuts in PGA TOUR events in
2000, including his second win at the Tri-Cities Open. Had four top-10s in 1999. Holed a 2008. Made five of 11 cuts on Nationwide Tour with a pair of top-25
125-yard 9-iron for eagle on the final hole to win the Dominion Open, becoming the 11th finishes. Played in 2007 on his third consecutive Major Medical Extension and was unable
player in Tour history to win as a Monday qualifier. Winner of two TearDrop Tour titles in to earn $560,930 in two events in order to play out the season on that extension. Made
1999 and the 1996 Terciera Invitational Pro-Am in Portugal, setting course and tournament two cuts in eight events and recorded one top-25 finish. Suffered from a herniated disk at
records. A three-time All-America at Florida Southern. Member of the 1995 Division II the base of his spine to cause Medical Extensions which began in 2003. Played in his first
National Championship team. Had successful surgery to remove cancerous tumor from jaw Masters in 2003, made the cut and finished T39. In 2002, was one of a record 18 first-time
in 1989. Surgeons grafted bone from his hip to repair the jaw. Says his biggest thrill to date winners, getting his victory at the Invensys Classic of Las Vegas. Had heart surgery in
is holing out on No. 18 to win the 1999 Dominion Open. July to control a heart condition that he has had for several years called superventricular
EXEMPT STATUS: 7th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list tachycardia, a rapid heartbeat that occurs and disappears suddenly. Carded a final-round
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T9—2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson, Buick 10-under 62 to capture first TOUR win at the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas. Started the
Championship. day five shots behind leader David Duval, but posted 10 birdies without a bogey to claim
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1999 Dominion Open. 2000 Tri-Cities Open. 2002 a one-stroke victory at 29-under-par 330 over Stuart Appleby and Jeff Sluman in 90-hole
Knoxville Open. 2006 Rheem Classic. event. Paycheck of $900,000 was a career best. Limited in 12 PGA TOUR events in 2001 due
to lingering neck injury. Finished solo second to David Duval at the Michelob Championship,

his best career PGA TOUR finish at that time. In 1996, earned his first career title at the MONEY & POSITION:
Nationwide Tri-Cities Open, finishing at 21-under par and six strokes ahead of runner-up 2003 — 0 2005 — 326,299 — 173 2008 — 445,212 — 161
Skip Kendall. Won the Australian PGA Championship at the end of the season. Gained 2004 — 247,987 — 177 2006 — 74,250
exempt status for the 1997 on the PGA TOUR by finishing T7 at PGA TOUR Qualifying BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T7—EDS Byron Nelson Championship; T9—Mayakoba
Player biographies
Tournament. Medalist at 1992 World Amateur Team Championship as member of New Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-Cancun.
Zealand’s winning team. 1993 New Zealand Amateur Champion. PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya-
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion Cancun/3
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2002 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas. 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—15; in money—7; Top-10 finishes—2
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1996 Tri-Cities Open. CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—67; in money—29; Top-10 finishes—4
MONEY & POSITION: CAREER EARNINGS: $1,093,748
1994 — 47,587 — 190 2000 — 0 2006 — 55,792 — 230 Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 The Presidents Cup/181
1996 — 3,743 — 333 2001 — 141,581 — 189 2007 — 77,102 — 220 Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007)
1997 — 256,930 — 96 2002 — 1,643,686 — 33 2008 — 0
1998 — 335,821 — 89 2003 — 354,083 — 149 TOdd, Brendon
1999 — 232,078 — 150 2004 — 6,540 — 258 FULL NAME: Brendon Dean Todd BIRTHDATE: July 22, 1985
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2002 Invensys Classic at Las Vegas/5 BIRTHPLACE: Pittsburgh, PA RESIDENCE: Atlanta, GA; plays
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—6; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 out of GC of Georgia (Alpharetta, GA) HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 180
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—203; in money—79; Top-10 finishes—10 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: University of Georgia (2007, Business
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,154,942 Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Football, movies, ping-pong
Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am/64 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2007 OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie
Nationwide Tour Alumnus on the PGA TOUR after placing 20th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour
money list, just 56 cents behind 19th position. Former Georgia All-
THATCHER, Roland
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FULL NAME: Roland Churchill Thatcher IV BIRTHDATE: April 11, winning by six shots and setting the tournament record in the process (22-under, 262).
1977 BIRTHPLACE: Hampton, VA RESIDENCE: The Woodlands, TX; He jumped from 53rd to 15th on the money list. Held the second-round lead and shared
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plays out of The Club at Carolton Woods HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 185 the third-round lead at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic, where he was playing in
FAMILY: Wife, Lindsey EDUCATION: Auburn University (2000, front of friends and family. Making his fourth career start, recorded his first top-10 with a
Political Science, Criminal Justice) TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000 T9 at the South Georgia Classic. Second top-10 finish came at the BMW Charity Pro-Am,
Q SCHOOL: 2003, 2004 OTHER INFORMATION: Made the cut in where he T6. Two starts later he finished T8 at The Rex Hospital Open in his hometown of
seven of 15 events on the 2008 PGA TOUR before a right wrist injury Raleigh, NC. Finished T9 at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic for his fourth top-10 of the
sidelined him after late May. Will play on a Major Medical Extension season. Was T8 at the WNB Golf Classic. Earned his seventh top-10 of the year with a T8
in 2009. Has 13 events to earn $407,540, which coupled with earn- at the Miccosukee Championship. Nationwide Tour Championship finish of T37 dropped
ings of $445,212 in 2008, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 money list and earn the Major him from 18th to 20th on the final money list. Missed the cut at the 2007 Nationwide
Medical Extension status for the remainder of the 2009 season. Set the El Camaleon Golf Children’s Hospital Invitational in his only previous Nationwide Tour start. Has never played
Club at Mayakoba course record with a 9-under-par 61 in the third round of the Mayakoba in a PGA TOUR event entering 2009. Played on the Tarheel Tour and the Hooters Tour in
Golf Classic en route to a T9 finish. The previous course record was 62 set by Fred Funk 2007. Winner of the 2007 Musgrove Mill Classic on the Tarheel Tour. Winner of the 2007
(first round, 2007) and later matched by Brent Geiberger (second round, 2007). Made the cut Dothan Classic on the Hooters Tour. Won the pre-qualifier in Athens, GA, for the 2007 PGA
on the number and jumped from T64 to the top-10 with rounds of 61-68 on the weekend. TOUR National Qualifying Tournament. Then was low medalist at the first-stage event held
Missed the cut in four of his next six starts before finishing T7 at the HP Byron Nelson in Durham, NC. Earned All-American honors all four years of college, including first-team
Championship to round out his top-10 finishes for the year. Regained his TOUR card for honors in 2007. Earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors three times. Winner
2008 by virtue of his second-place finish on the 2007 Nationwide Tour money list. Led the of the 2007 NCAA East Regional Championship. Medalist at the 2004 SEC Championship as
money list until the final event of the year, the Nationwide Tour Championship, as Richard a freshman. Went on to be named SEC Freshman of the Year in 2004. Cites being a mem-
Johnson passed him. Made the cut in 16 of 28 starts in 2007, with a career-high 15 top-25 ber of the winning NCAA Championship squad as one of his biggest thrills in golf. Others
finishes. His $415,124 doubled his career money in three previous seasons on Tour. One of include earning medalist honors at the SEC Championship and winning his first Hooters
the most consistent performers on the Nationwide Tour with six top-10 finishes. Earned his Tour event. Grew up playing against Webb Simpson, also a rookie in 2009, in the Raleigh,
second career Nationwide Tour win at the Peek’n Peak Classic with a tournament-record, NC area. Lists his parents, brothers, Jack Nicklaus, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras as his
15-under 273 final score and a three-stroke victory over Paul Claxton. Took over the top heroes. Got his start in golf at of 5 when he tagged along with his dad and brothers. Played
spot on the money list with second victory of 2007 at the Cox Classic, collecting $117,000. in the No. 3 position on his college golf team all four years.
Finished a Tour-best 24-under 260 in Omaha, clipping Jason Day by one stroke. Set up his EXEMPT STATUS: 20th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list
victory with a 64-63 start, the lowest first-36 hole score in 2007 and added a 68 in the third NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2008 Utah Championship.
round to equal the low 54-hole total for the year. Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2006 Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 ADT Skills Challenge/260
and made the cut in 17 of 29 starts. Needed a late surge at the PalmettoPride Classic (T4) to Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008)
lock up his playing status for 2007. Made the cut in 12 of 26 starts on the 2005 PGA TOUR
with his only top-10 finish a T8 at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. Earned 2005 card via T9 fin- TOMASULO, Peter (tom-uh-SUE-low)
ish at PGA TOUR Qualifying School. Finished 177th on 2004 PGA TOUR money list in rookie FULL NAME: Peter Jeffrey Tomasulo BIRTHDATE: October 22,
season. Recorded his first top-10 in his 17th career start, a T5 at the 2004 Reno-Tahoe Open 1981 BIRTHPLACE: Long Beach, CA RESIDENCE: Long Beach, CA;
and collected a career-best payday of $109,500. Missed a 7-foot birdie try on the last hole plays out of Virginia CC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 160 FAMILY: Single
of regulation that would have put him in a playoff. Earned first PGA TOUR card by finishing EDUCATION: University of California (2004, Legal Studies) SPECIAL
T28 at the 2003 Qualifying Tournament. Finished in the top 30 on the Nationwide Tour in INTERESTS: All sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 OTHER
2002-03, including 29th in 2003. Established a Kooyonga GC course record with a 6-under- INFORMATION: Earned a spot on the 2009 PGA TOUR by finishing
par 65 in the opening round of the 2003 Jacob’s Creek Open in Australia. Season’s top finish 11th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list. Rookie has played in
was a T2 at the Price Cutter Charity Championship. Enjoyed standout rookie season on the four previous PGA TOUR events, with two made cuts, both in 2005 - a
2002 Nationwide Tour, including his first victory at the Bank of America Monterey Peninsula T51 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and a T24 at the Bell
Classic. Missed six straight cuts before a course-record 6-under 66 in the opening round of Canadian Open. Never finished worse than 48th on the money list in four seasons on the
that tournament gave him a one-shot lead. Led by one after 36 holes and by five after 54 Nationwide Tour. Had seven top-10 finishes, including two thirds, on the 2008 Nationwide
holes. Final-round 74 good enough to hold off Aaron Baddeley by two shots. Finished T47 Tour. After three rounds of 69, a final-round 63 earned a T3 finish and a $46,405 check at
at the 2001 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament at Bear Lakes CC. Entered the final hole of the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic. Added another T3 finish at the Nationwide Tour Players
Q-School needing a par to earn his TOUR card, but his approach hit a cart path and bounced Cup. Made Nationwide Tour history at the Utah Championship, where he became the first
on the top of the Bear Lakes clubhouse. He dropped into an unplayable lie and finished of four players to record a hole-in-one during the first round (Chris Stroud, Brian Stuard
with a triple-bogey 7, missing his TOUR card by three strokes. Still shot final-round 69. and Jonathan Fricke). The ace was his second of the season, with his first coming at the
Played the Golden Bear Tour in 2000-01. 2000 Southeastern Conference champion. Earned Melwood Prince George’s County Open. Also became the first player to make a double
first-team All-SEC honors and second-team All-American honors. 1998 and 2000 Scholastic eagle on the Nationwide Tour in 2008 when he holed his 239-yard second shot at par-5
All-American. Named four consecutive years (1997-2000) to the Scholastic All-SEC team. 18th during the second round of the Chattanooga Classic. Finished fifth at the season-
Lived off the fifth hole at TPC The Woodlands since age 2. ending Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch, helped by a third round,
EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension 8-under 63, jumping from 16th to 11th on the money list. Made the cut in 20 of 27 starts
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T5—2004 Reno-Tahoe Open. on the Nationwide Tour in 2007, including seven top-25 finishes. Made the cut in 19 of 29
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2002 Bank of America Monterey Peninsula Classic. starts on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with three top-10 finishes. Made the cut in eight of
2007 Peek’n Peak Classic, Cox Classic Presented by Chevrolet. nine starts during his rookie year on the 2005 Nationwide Tour, with two top-10 finishes.

Despite limited starts, concluded the season No. 35 on the money list, with $140,896. MONEY & POSITION:
Notched his first career victory, at the Alberta Classic, with a 9-under-par 275 finish. Set 1981 — 582 — 295 1991 — 322,931 — 52 2001 — 1,121,858 — 48
the victory up with a course-record 10-under 61 in the second round, including an 8-under 1982 — 9,039 — 177 1992 — 47,632 — 179 2002 — 1,160,399 — 55
28 on the front nine (equaling the best nine-hole score of the season). Collected a career- 1983 — 12,089 — 174 1993 — 148,120 — 109 2003 — 2,601,600 — 13
best $81,000 with the victory. Entered the Alberta Classic having risen all the way to No. 3 1984 — 1,719 — 237 1994 — 114,176 — 146 2004 — 966,553 — 79
on the Canadian Tour Order of Merit, thanks to six top-10 finishes and five straight top-five 1985 — 164,023 — 45 1995 — 787,348 — 20 2005 — 1,072,387 — 69
finishes heading into the tournament. Winner of the 2005 Montreal Open on the Canadian 1986 — 652,780 — 2 1996 — 529,456 — 35 2006 — 299,726 — 175
Tour. Other victory came at the 2005 Long Beach Open. In 2004, was named a First-Team 1987 — 212,362 — 47 1997 — 507,523 — 43 2007 — 456,767 — 154
All-American and captained the University of California’s NCAA championship team. Was 1988 — 381,966 — 29 1998 — 1,073,447 — 24 2008 — 785,641 — 132
selected as a semifinalist for the 2004 Ben Hogan Award, given annually to the nation’s top 1989 — 488,340 — 17 1999 — 899,484 — 43
collegiate golfer. Played in 2004 U.S.-Japan Team Matches. As a junior, set the school’s 1990 — 495,862 — 23 2000 — 417,646 — 114
all-time single-season stroke average at 70.98. As a sophomore, became the youngest BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T4—Buick Open.
Cal player ever to be selected first team All-Pacific Region and All-Pac-10. Member of the PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2 times, most recent 2003 Valero Texas Open/1
2003 U.S. Palmer Cup squad. Three-time U.S. Amateur Championship qualifier. Runner-up 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—20; in money—14; Top-10 finishes—1
at the 2004 Nevada State Open to go along with a third-place finish at the Idaho State CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—670; in money—462; Top-10 finish-
Open. High school soccer team won the state championship. Lists his dad, who gave him es—103
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his start in golf, as his hero. Proud of his Italian heritage. Great-grandparents hailed from
San Fele in the southern part of Italy. Favorite movie is “Talladega Nights” and is a big fan Career High Official World Rank: After 2003 Chrysler Championship/25
of Will Ferrell.
EXEMPT STATUS: 11th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T24—2005 Bell Canadian Open. U
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2005 Alberta Classic.
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MONEY & POSITION:
2005 — 55,027 2008 — 0 URESTI, Omar
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 68–2 times, most recent 2008 AT&T Pebble Beach FULL NAME: Omar David Uresti BIRTHDATE: August 3, 1968
Player Biographies
National Pro-Am/2 BIRTHPLACE: Austin, TX RESIDENCE: Austin, TX; plays out of
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0 Onion Creek Club HEIGHT: 5-6 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife,
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—4; in money—2; Top-10 finishes—0 Anita; Omar David, Jr. (8/18/04); Isabelle Michelle (4/16/07)
CAREER EARNINGS: $55,027 EDUCATION: University of Texas (1991, Organizational
Career High Official World Rank: After 2005 THE TOUR Championship presented by Communication) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing with his son, mov-
Coca-Cola/232 ies and Longhorns football TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) SCHOOL: 1994, 1995, 2003, 2004 OTHER INFORMATION: Claimed
four top-25 finishes on the PGA TOUR in 2008 in 24 starts, with his
Tway, Bob best finish being a T11 at the U.S. Bank Championship following a final-round, 6-under 64.
FULL NAME: Robert Raymond Tway BIRTHDATE: May 4, Member of the PGA TOUR in 1995-2000, 2004-06 and 2008 and the Nationwide Tour in
1959 BIRTHPLACE: Oklahoma City, OK RESIDENCE: Edmond, 1993-94, 2001-03 and 2007. Made the cut in 16 of 25 starts on the 2007 Nationwide Tour,
OK HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, Tammie; Kevin including 12 top-25 finishes. Finished the year No. 15 on the money list, with $247,355.
(7/23/88), Carly Paige (11/8/93) EDUCATION: Oklahoma State Recorded the first of six top-10 finishes with a victory at the Livermore Valley Wine Country
University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Snow skiing, fishing, all sports Championship, ending at even-par 288, the second-highest winning score in Tour history.
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q SCHOOL: 1984 OTHER His 72-hole score was topped only by Roger Salazar’s 3-over-par total at the 1991 South
INFORMATION: Eligible to join the Champions Tour at the 2009 Texas Open. His final-round 76 was also the second-highest final-round score by a winner
Regions Charity Classic in May. Long-time member of the PGA TOUR, in Tour history; only Salazar’s 79 in 1991 was higher. The second win of his career was a
with 670 career starts from 1981-2008. One of the busiest players two-stroke victory over Skip Kendall and Aron Price and was good for $112,500, moving him
on TOUR, with 20 starts per season from 1985-2008. Most recently, made 20 starts in to second on the money list. His win set a new record for time elapsed between victories,
2008 with a season-best T4 at the Buick Open (his first top-10 since finishing T5 at the coming 12 years, 11 months, 8 days since his last win—at the 1994 Shreveport Open. Win
2005 Viking Classic). Last of eight wins came in 2003 when he had a career year. Won snapped a string of 383 starts in PGA TOUR-sponsored events since his last victory. Playing
$2,469,750 on the strength of a victory, four top-threes and seven top-10s. Won the Bell out of the No. 126-150 category in 2006, finished 134th on the PGA TOUR money list, thanks
Canadian Open in a three-hole playoff over Brad Faxon. Improved his playoff record to to two top-10s. Finished T3 at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, making the most out of
4-4 and victory came 8 years, 4 months and 21 days from his last victory at the 1995 MCI the Sponsor Exemption that allowed him only his sixth TOUR start of the season, matching
Classic, a span of 233 events. Playoff win over Faxon was his third consecutive victory in a his best career finish (1997 Bay Hill Invitational) and winning $359,600. His previous top-10
playoff. It also allowed him to collect a career-high $756,000 which put him over $2 million came at the Nelson in 2005, a T6. Finished T4 at the B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone
for the season for the first time in his career. In 1998, was in second place after second and Resort for his second top-10 of the season and 12th of his career. Played in 27 TOUR events
third rounds of U.S. Open before final-round 73 at The Olympic Club produced third-place in 2005 and recorded one top-10, a T6 at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship, thanks to
finish, his best in U.S. Open. In 1995, he returned to the winner’s circle after four-year a final-round 66. Returned to Q-School after finishing 163rd on 2004 TOUR money list and
hiatus (1991-94) at MCI Classic, defeating Nolan Henke and David Frost in a playoff and finished T21 to retain playing privileges for 2005. In first start of 2004, carded final-round
finished that year with eight top-10s. Described 1995 MCI Classic victory as “better than 65 at the Sony Open in Hawaii to finish T10, his lone top-10 of season and best finish on
any other win I’ve had, because I was down so low.” Named Comeback Player of the Year TOUR since a T8 at the 2000 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic. Finished T7 at 2003
by his peers. Shared lead at 1992 U.S. Open with nine holes to play, but fell to T10. In 1990 Qualifying Tournament. Tied course record in third round (63) and shot final-round 64 to
made par on first playoff hole to defeat John Cook at Las Vegas Invitational and in 1989 move into top 30. Best TOUR season came in 1999 when he made the cut in 20 of 31 events
defeated Fuzzy Zoeller by two strokes at Memorial Tournament. Had an outstanding 1986 and earned $405,201 to finish No. 99 on the money list. First earned TOUR card by finishing
campaign. Collected four titles, including the PGA Championship, while finishing second 14th at 1994 Qualifying Tournament. Earned his first career Nationwide Tour title at the
on the money list behind Greg Norman. Holed out from green-side bunker on 18th hole 1994 Shreveport Open. Had his biggest thrill during the tournament when he posted nine
at Inverness to win PGA Championship by two strokes over Norman. Also won Shearson consecutive birdies, a Nationwide Tour record that also bettered the all-time PGA TOUR
Lehman Brothers-Andy Williams Open, Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic and mark by one. 1985 Texas Junior champion. Counts among biggest thrills in golf a hole-in-
Georgia Pacific Atlanta Classic. Named PGA of America Player of the Year in 1986. Three- one at age 8. Nickname is “O-man.”
time All-American at Oklahoma State and member of two national championship teams EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran member
(1978, 1980). Winner of 1981 Fred Haskins Award as nation’s top college player. Winner BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T3—1997 Bay Hill Invitational, 2006 EDS Byron
of 1985 and 1987 Oklahoma State Opens, as well as the 1978 Trans-Mississippi Amateur. Nelson Championship.
Introduced to golf at age 5, following his father and grandfather around course. Played his NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1994 Shreveport Open. 2007 Livermore Valley Wine
first tournament at age 7. His son Kevin, the 2005 U.S. Junior Amateur winner, is a sopho- Country Championship.
more at Oklahoma State. Caddied for Kevin in the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, where MONEY & POSITION:
he missed the cut. Bob’s brother, Scott, caddies for Scott Verplank. 1991 — 0 1999 — 405,201 — 99 2006 — 583,704 — 134
EXEMPT STATUS: 132nd on 2008 PGA TOUR money list 1995 — 104,876 — 156 2000 — 213,433 — 157 2007 — 64,350 — 223
PLAYOFF RECORD: 4-4 1996 — 171,797 — 122 2001 — 47,450 2008 — 346,285 — 173
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (8): 1986 Shearson Lehman Brothers Andy Williams Open, 1997 — 203,516 — 113 2004 — 345,797 — 163
Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic, Georgia-Pacific Atlanta Golf Classic, PGA 1998 — 281,347 — 107 2005 — 538,238 — 136
Championship. 1989 Memorial Tournament. 1990 Las Vegas Invitational. 1995 MCI Classic. BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T11—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee; T20—
2003 Bell Canadian Open. AT&T Classic; T22—RBC Canadian Open; T24—Stanford St. Jude Championship.

PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–5 times, most recent 2008 U.S. Bank MONEY & POSITION:
Championship in Milwaukee/4 1988 — 1,494 — 290 1996 — 302,288 — 72 2003 — 150,999 — 188
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—24; in money—13; Top-10 finishes—0 1990 — 50,076 — 177 1997 — 362,320 — 68 2004 — 239,318 — 180
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—304; in money—155; Top-10 finishes—12 1991 — 9,307 — 229 1998 — 245,636 — 118 2005 — 38,855 — 232
Player biographies
CAREER EARNINGS: $3,305,995 1992 — 0 1999 — 253,209 — 148 2006 — 96,950 — 217

Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 U.S. Bank Championship in 1993 — 411,405 — 35 2000 — 1,142,789 — 38 2007 — 75,347 — 221
Milwaukee/179 1994 — 71,695 — 172 2001 — 539,227 — 93 2008 — 12,540 — 248
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2007) 1995 — 240,722 — 76 2002 — 332,947 — 152
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T61—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 60–1996 Phoenix Open/4
V 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—8; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0
Career High Official World Rank: After 2001 Bay Hill Invitational/92
VRANESH, Brian (VRAN-ish) Nationwide Tour Alumnus
FULL NAME: Brian Jeffrey Vranesh BIRTHDATE: October 26,
1977 BIRTHPLACE: Northridge, CA RESIDENCE: Northridge, CA WALDORF, Duffy
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: College FULL NAME: James Joseph Waldorf, Jr. BIRTHDATE: August
of the Canyons SPECIAL INTERESTS: Baseball TURNED 20, 1962 BIRTHPLACE: Los Angeles, CA RESIDENCE: Northridge,
PROFESSIONAL: 1999 OTHER INFORMATION: After making just CA HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 225 FAMILY: Wife, Vicky; Tyler Lane
one cut in 12 starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, successfully (7/16/90), Shea Duffy (4/23/92), Kelli Ann (1/14/94), Justin James
made it through all three stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying (7/20/96) EDUCATION: UCLA (1985, Psychology) SPECIAL
Tournament. In the final stage at PGA West in La Quinta, CA., INTERESTS: Wine collecting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1985 Q
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posted six sub-par scores, including a pair of 7-under 65s. Played SCHOOL: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1990 OTHER INFORMATION: Finished
the Nationwide Tour in 2007. Has played on multiple mini-tours in his career. Has waited outside the top 125 on the money list for a fourth consecutive season
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tables, worked at restaurants, at a catering company, at various golf courses and delivered in 2008, making only four starts, with only made cut a T61 at the
pizzas to support his golf career. Once caddied in the same group as Tiger Woods in Tiger’s Puerto Rico Open. Didn’t play again after that finishing and underwent knee surgery in
tournament at Sherwood Country Club near Los Angeles. Good friends with TOUR players May. Will play 2009 on a Major Medical Extension. Has 19 events to earn $845,402, which
Pat Perez and Charley Hoffman. Cousin is Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jon Garland, who coupled with earnings of $7,350 in 2008, will equal No. 125 from the 2008 money list and
earned a World Series ring with the 2005 Chicago White Sox. earn the Major Medical Extension status for the remainder of the 2009 season. Earned his
EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament PGA TOUR card for 2008 after a T14 finish at the TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Played in
Nationwide Tour Alumnus 23 events in 2007 and made 11 cuts with three top-25 finishes. Playing with Past Champion
status, finished just outside the top 125 (131st) in 20th season on TOUR in 2006. Finished
W T3 at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson to pick up his first top-10 on TOUR since a T7 at the
2004 84 LUMBER Classic. In 2005, finished outside the top-125 (No. 153) for just the fourth
time in 19 seasons. Did not post a top-10 finish for the first time in PGA TOUR career. Tied
for 18- and 36-hole leads at the 2002 British Open. Fell out of contention with third-round
WAITE, Grant 76, but recovered with final-round 69 for best career British Open finish, a T18. For the first
FULL NAME: Grant Osten Waite BIRTHDATE: August 11, 1964 time in his career, won in back-to-back seasons with victory at 2000 National Car Rental
BIRTHPLACE: Palmerston North, New Zealand RESIDENCE: Ocala, Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Came from six strokes back of 54-hole leaders
FL HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 FAMILY: Wife, Lea; Osten Holland Steve Flesch and Tiger Woods with a final-round 62 to win by one. Final round highlighted
(6/1/94), Tanner Brian (6/2/95) EDUCATION: University of Oklahoma by 10 birdies, including the winning putt from 12 feet on the 18th green. Best season of
(1987, Finance) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Wind surfing, reading, skiing, TOUR career was 1999, with wins at the Buick Classic and Westin Texas Open. Shared
fitness TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1987 Q SCHOOL: 1989, 1992, 54-hole lead at Buick Classic. Closed with 71, during which he birdied last two holes at
2003, 2007 OTHER INFORMATION: Made 10 of 21 cuts on the Westchester CC to produce a playoff with Dennis Paulson. Birdied first extra hole. Became
Nationwide Tour in 2008 with his best finish a T6 at the Panama a two-time champion of Westin Texas Open, sinking a 45-foot birdie putt on first hole of
Movistar Championship. Made only one of eight cuts on the PGA playoff to defeat Ted Tryba. The two began final round two strokes behind Stephen Ames.
TOUR in 2008. Competed in 18 events combined between the PGA TOUR (12) and the Posted a T5 at Masters in 1996, best career finish in a major. First TOUR victory came in
Nationwide Tour (six) in 2007. Made six cuts on the PGA TOUR and two on the Nationwide 1995 in decisive fashion at LaCantera Texas Open. Held 36-hole lead after shooting back-
Tour with his best finish coming at the 2007 Reno-Tahoe Open, T25. Made 25 starts to-back 66s and led Jay Don Blake by one stroke through 54 holes. Shot closing 65 to defeat
between the Nationwide Tour (made six of 17 cuts) and the PGA TOUR (2-8) in 2006. Best runner-up Justin Leonard by six strokes and next-closest competitors by 12. Qualifying
finish was a T3 at the Nationwide Tour’s BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs in late April Tournament medalist in fourth attempt in 1990. Winner of 1984 California State Amateur
2006. The 1993 past champion finished T13 at the Booz Allen Classic, his best finish on the and Broadmoor Invitational. 1985 College Player of the Year at UCLA. A connoisseur of fine
PGA TOUR since a T11 at the 2004 BellSouth Classic. Has split time between both Tours wine. Enjoys wearing colorful caps and shirts. His wife and children mark, with messages
since 2003. In 2002 finished out of the top 150 (No. 152) for the first time since finishing and reminders, the golf balls he uses each week. Duffy adds a few designs too. During
No. 172 in 1994. In 2000, earned more than $1 million for the first time in his career on the 2000 victory at Disney World Resort, drew a picture of Mickey Mouse on one side of his
strength of two runner-up finishes in Canada. Shared first-round lead and held 54-hole lead golf ball and on the other his wife wrote, “Mouse in the House.” Got his nickname Duffy
before finishing one stroke back of champion Rory Sabbatini at Air Canada Championship. from his grandparents when he was small. Tagged along on the golf course and they called
Following week, lost to Tiger Woods by one stroke at Bell Canadian Open. Held share of him “Little Duffer.”
54-hole lead with Woods, who closed with 65 compared to his 66. Two-week Canadian EXEMPT STATUS: Major Medical Extension
stay produced earnings of $680,400. Had a T2 with Duffy Waldorf in 1997 Michelob PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1
Championship at Kingsmill The two lost a playoff to David Duval, who birdied the first extra PGA TOUR VICTORIES (4): 1995 LaCantera Texas Open. 1999 Buick Classic, Westin
hole. Posted an 11-under-par 60 in the final round of the 1996 Phoenix Open. Was 11-under Texas Open. 2000 National Car Rental Golf Classic Disney.
after 15 holes at TPC Scottsdale and needed only one birdie in his final three holes for a MONEY & POSITION:
59, but recorded three closing pars. Earned career-high spot on money list, No. 35, and first 1985 — 0 1993 — 202,638 — 84 2001 — 427,461 — 120
TOUR victory at 1993 Kemper Open. Was the first- and second-round leader and just one 1986 — 0 1994 — 274,971 — 71 2002 — 909,003 — 71
stroke back of Tom Kite after 54 holes. Closing 70 gave him a one-stroke victory over Kite 1987 — 52,175 — 148 1995 — 525,622 — 35 2003 — 1,206,005 — 58
and the $234,000 winner’s check. Three-time All-American at Oklahoma. Twice Australian 1988 — 58,221 — 143 1996 — 604,382 — 30 2004 — 1,487,912 — 46
Junior champion. Missed defense of his 1993 Kemper Open title when his first child, Osten, 1989 — 149,945 — 94 1997 — 458,074 — 51 2005 — 462,725 — 153
was born on the eve of the 1994 event. Had registered at the tournament site, but left to be 1990 — 71,674 — 157 1998 — 290,092 — 103 2006 — 625,513 — 131
with his wife. Played on the New Zealand Junior soccer team. 1991 — 196,081 — 86 1999 — 1,302,784 — 28 2007 — 359,018 — 166
EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion 1992 — 582,120 — 23 2000 — 1,384,508 — 32 2008 — 7,350 — 258
PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T61—Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1993 Kemper Open. PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2003 Valero Texas Open/3
Career High Official World Rank: After 2000 Skins Game/35

WAlker, Jimmy behind champion Ben Curtis. In 2005, earned more in his first three starts than he did in
FULL NAME: Jimmy M. Walker BIRTHDATE: January 16, 1979 26 starts in 1999. Surpassed the $1-million mark with four top-10s, with a best finish of T3
BIRTHPLACE: Oklahoma City, OK RESIDENCE: San Antonio, TX; at the Chrysler Classic of Greensboro, where he shot a first-round 62 and a final-round 65.
plays out of Oak Hills CC HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Concluded the 2004 Nationwide Tour season No. 8 on the Tour money list, with $275,138
Erin EDUCATION: Baylor University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, and two victories. At the Samsung Canadian PGA Championship, tallied his second career
car racing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2001 Q SCHOOL: 2008 win with a final score of 19-under 269, seven strokes ahead of his closest competitor.
OTHER INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status for 2009 with Became the eighth player (and second in 2004, along with Daniel Chopra) to win in consecu-
a T11 finish at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Made 13 tive starts on Tour when he came back in his next start to win the Cox Classic in Omaha,
cuts in 24 starts on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with three top-25 finishes. Nebraska. Finished the event at 21-under-par 267, one stroke ahead of John Elliott. Finished
Posted one top-25 finish in five starts on the Nationwide Tour in 2008, the 2003 Nationwide Tour No. 28 on the money list. Recorded a hole-in-one during the final
a T19 at the Utah Championship. Made the cut in 21 of 29 starts on the 2007 Nationwide round of the SAS Carolina Classic and another two weeks later during the first round of
Tour. Finished the season as the final Tour graduate in the 25th spot. Notched the third win the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. Best finish of the season was a T2 at the Albertsons
of his career at the National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic. Trailed by seven strokes Boise Open. Made the cut in 17 of 24 starts in 2002, with seven top-25s. Wound up No. 16
entering the final round but fired a 5-under 67 to wipe out the deficit and win by one over on the final money list, less than $10,000 behind Todd Barranger and the final exemption
Justin Hicks and Matthew Jones. Collected $108,000 with the victory, moving to No. 16 on spot for the 2003 PGA TOUR. Earned his first career title at the BMW Charity Pro-Am at
the money list. Made the cut in nine of 21 starts on the PGA TOUR in 2006. Finished the The Cliffs, with a record-tying 23-under-par total. Joined Jonathan Byrd (2001 winner) as
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season No. 202 on the money list, with his best finish a T24 at the U.S. Bank Championship the second consecutive Clemson University graduate to win in Greenville, about 45 minutes
in Milwaukee. Limited to nine events on the 2005 PGA TOUR due to neck injury suffered in from campus. Had surgery on his left shoulder in late February 2001 and played in just 10
Hawaii, two days prior to start of the Sony Open at the beginning of the season. Did not play events on the Nationwide Tour. Posted five top-10s in 2000 on the Nationwide Tour. Rookie
after May, with best finish a 17th-place showing at the MCI Heritage. In 2004, became sec- on the PGA TOUR in 1999 after making it through the 1998 Qualifying Tournament on his
ond-youngest player to earn Nationwide Tour Player of the Year honors after winning twice first attempt with a T17 finish. Made the cut in eight of 26 TOUR events, with one top-25
and finishing No. 1 on the money list, with $371,346. At 25, trails only Stewart Cink, who finish. Winner of 1997 NCAA Championship and 1997 and 1998 Atlantic Coast Conference
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was 23 when he won the award in 1996. Captured his first career victory at the inaugural championship. First-team All-America selection in 1996-98. Winner of the 1998 Dave
BellSouth Panama Championship. His 7-under 273 was good for a five-stroke victory over Williams Award as country’s top collegiate player. One of only two Clemson Tigers to notch
two top-10 finishes in the NCAA Championship during their career. College teammates
Player Biographies
Tom Scherrer. Claimed his second title in only the fourth event of the year at the Chitimacha
Louisiana Open, making him the quickest in Tour history to win two events, topping the old included TOUR players Lucas Glover and Jonathan Byrd.
mark set in 1990 by Dick Mast, who won his second title of the year in the season’s eighth EXEMPT STATUS: 130th on 2008 PGA TOUR money list
event. Entered the final round eight shots off of the lead in Louisiana, marking the second- BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2007 Reno-Tahoe Open.
largest come-from-behind victory in Tour history. Made the cut in 13 of 18 events on the NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2002 BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs. 2004
2003 Nationwide Tour. Finished the season No. 31 on the money list with three top-fives, Samsung Canadian PGA Championship, Cox Classic.
including a season-best T2 at the Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic. Also captured wins on MONEY & POSITION:
the Tight Lies Tour. Made the cut in eight of 10 starts on the 2001 Nationwide Tour, with a 1999 — 67,784 — 213 2004 — 0 2007 — 1,068,440 — 91
pair of top-10 finishes. Won the Scottsdale Swing at Eagle Mountain on the Canadian Tour. 2000 — 22,056 2005 — 1,007,276 — 77 2008 — 800,694 — 130
Won events on the Gateway Tour. Played in the 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills CC, where 2003 — 11,984 2006 — 1,018,841 — 91
he T52. His second-round 66 tied for the third-best round of the week, behind only 64s by BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 3—FBR Open; T10—Turning Stone Resort
Mark Brooks (second round) and Tom Kite (fourth round). Was an All-American selection at Championship.
Baylor University. Learned the game from his father, who was a scratch golfer. Biggest thrill PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2005 Chrysler Classic of Greensboro/1
in golf so far has been playing in the 2001 U.S. Open. Met his wife, Erin, at a Nationwide 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—29; in money—12; Top-10 finishes—2
Tour event in 2004 where she was a tournament volunteer. CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—146; in money—77; Top-10 finishes—11
EXEMPT STATUS: T11 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament CAREER EARNINGS: $3,997,075
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 17—2005 MCI Heritage. Career High Official World Rank: After 2006 Wachovia Championship/123
NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (3): 2004 BellSouth Panama Championship, Chitimacha Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004)
Louisiana Open. 2007 National Mining Association Pete Dye Classic.
MONEY & POSITION: WATKINS, Aaron
2001 — 13,164 2004 — 0 2008 — 282,249 — 185 FULL NAME: Aaron Reed Watkins BIRTHDATE: July 24, 1982
2002 — 0 2005 — 155,850 — 207 BIRTHPLACE: Winter Park, FL RESIDENCE: Mesa, AZ; plays out
2003 — 0 2006 — 153,950 — 202 of Alta Mesa CC HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 170 FAMILY: Single
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T19—U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, Valero EDUCATION: Kansas State University (2004, Social Science)
Texas Open; T21—Children’s Miracle Network Classic. TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 Q SCHOOL: 2008 OTHER
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2008 Children’s Miracle Network Classic/1 INFORMATION: Successfully advanced through all three stages of
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—24; in money—13; Top-10 finishes—0 the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament to earn his rookie PGA
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—60; in money—26; Top-10 finishes—0 TOUR card. Made the cut on the number. At PGA West in La Quinta,
CAREER EARNINGS: $605,214 CA, posted four of six rounds in the 60s in the finish T18. Also made
Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 World Golf Championships-American the final stage in 2006, where he missed his PGA TOUR card by one stroke but received
Express Championship/260 his Nationwide Tour card. Has played in 31 career Nationwide Tour events, with a best
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2004, 2007) finish of T8 at the 2007 Chitimacha Louisiana Open. Of the three Nationwide Tour events
in which he started in 2008, best finish was 11th at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita
WArren, Charles Open. Has played in one PGA TOUR event, missing the cut at the 2005 Chrysler Classic of
FULL NAME: Charles Otis Warren BIRTHDATE: June 21, 1975 Tucson. Holds the Kansas State records for career rounds played (136) and career tourna-
BIRTHPLACE: Columbia, SC RESIDENCE: Greenville, SC; plays ments played (49) and is fourth in career stroke average at 74.30 and had the fourth-lowest
out of Thornblade Club and The Cliffs HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 160 stroke average in a season at 73.34 during the 2002-03 season. Second former Kansas
FAMILY: Wife, Kelly; Charles IV (9/27/06) EDUCATION: Clemson State golfer to qualify for the PGA TOUR, following Jim Colbert. Has regularly played`with
University (1998, Marketing) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fish- his father in his Saturday group at Alta Mesa CC in Mesa, AZ and with his grandfather in
ing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998 Q SCHOOL: 1998 OTHER his Thursday group. Five members of his Mesa, AZ, high school golf team are still playing
INFORMATION: Finished out of the top 125 on the PGA TOUR for professionally at some level.
the first time in four years. Played in the final group at the 2008 FBR EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
Open, entering the final round two behind J.B. Holmes’ 14-under lead. MONEY & POSITION:
Birdied the final hole to claim solo third, his best finish since a T2 at the 2007 Reno-Tahoe 2005 — 0
Open, and his only top-10 of the season. Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1998 and PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 68–2005 Chrysler Classic of Tucson/2
2000-04 and a member of the PGA TOUR in 1999 and 2005-2008. In 2007, finished in the CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
top 100 (No. 91) on the PGA TOUR money list for the third consecutive season with three Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
top-10s, including a career-best runner-up finish at the Reno-Tahoe Open. Led the TOUR in Invitational/867
the Total Driving (totaling rank in Driving Distance and Driving Accuracy). In 2006, recorded Nationwide Tour Alumnus
a career-high nine top-25s with a best finish of T6 at the 84 LUMBER Classic, five strokes

WEIBRING, Matt (Y-bring) putt on the first extra hole that would have extended the playoff as Mahan drained a 2-foot
FULL NAME: Matthew Kirk Weibring BIRTHDATE: December birdie putt for the win. Earned a career-best $648,000. Two months prior to near-miss at
4, 1979 BIRTHPLACE: Dallas, TX RESIDENCE: Dallas, TX; plays the Travelers Championship, earned first career Nationwide Tour victory at the Fort Smith
out of Royal Oaks CC HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Classic, closing with a 63 to earn $94,500. Joined the PGA TOUR in early July as a Special
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Stephanie EDUCATION: Georgia Tech (2002, Management) Temporary Member for the remainder of 2007. In 2006, playing under a Major Medical
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, hunting, music TURNED Extension, made the cut in six of 18 starts on TOUR. Despite making only seven starts,
PROFESSIONAL: 2002 OTHER INFORMATION: A rookie on the posted two top-10 finishes on the Nationwide Tour, including a season-best T5 at the
PGA TOUR after placing 24th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. Limited to 16 events on TOUR in 2005 due to knee injury.
list, with $228,155. Earned his first top-10 of the year with a T5 at Underwent surgery on June 29 and did not play after the Barclays Classic. Lone top-10 of
the Fort Smith Classic, where he held the 54-hole lead. Final-round the season came in his eighth start, a T10 at the weather-shortened, 54-hole BellSouth
75 dropped him four shots behind winner Colt Knost. Finished third at the BMW Charity Classic. In 2004, finished in the top 125 for the fifth consecutive season on the strength of
Pro-Am, where he played in the final group for the second consecutive week. Final-round two top-10 finishes. In 2003, only top-10 was T3 at the BellSouth Classic. Finished 125th
71 left him four shots in back of winner David Mathis. Shared the 54-hole lead with three on the 2002 money list, thanks to T16 finish at the Buick Challenge and a T5 finish at the
others at the Melwood Prince George’s County Open the following week. Final-round 73 season-ending Southern Farm Bureau Classic, which pushed him past David Frost by $5,600
resulted in his third consecutive top-10 finish, a T9. Added his fifth top-10 of the year with for the final fully-exempt spot on TOUR. In 2001, finished strong after changing his putting
a T8 at the Nationwide Tour Players Cup. Added another T8 performance at the Oregon grip to “the claw.” Best effort of season came at the Marconi Pennsylvania Classic with a
Classic in September. Finished T6 at Chattanooga Classic, assisted by a first round 63 (-9). T6 which pushed him from No. 131 to 105th on money list. Made the most of his exempt
His $16,188 check moved him past $210,000 for the year. Final-round 74 and T42 finish at status in 2000, playing in 32 events and making the cut in 20 of those. Lone top-10 came
Nationwide Tour Championship was good enough to secure 24th position on money list. at Bay Hill Invitational, a T7. In 1999, only top-10 was a T4 at the rain-shortened AT&T
Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2003 and 2005-07. Finished the 2007 season No. 85 on Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and finished 144th. Returned to Qualifying Tournament to
the money list, with $70,497. Made the cut in nine of 25 starts, with three top-10 finishes, improve his position for the next season on the PGA TOUR and finished T2. Member of the
including a season-best T5 at the inaugural Melwood Prince George’s County Open. Made Nationwide Tour in 1998. Finished 18th on the money list thanks to two runner-up finishes.
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the cut in 15 of 28 starts on the 2006 Nationwide Tour, with two top-10 finishes. Ended Lost to good friend Matt Gogel in a four-hole playoff at the Omaha Classic. Late in the
the year No. 69 on the money list, with $84,560. Made the cut in 15 of 24 starts on Tour season, finished alone in second at the Inland Empire Open in Moreno Valley, CA. Rookie
on the PGA TOUR in 1995. Best finish was a T4 at the Ideon Classic at Pleasant Valley.
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in 2005, with five top-10s. Ended the year No. 42 on the money list, with $123,825. Best
finish was a fourth at The Rex Hospital Open. Made the cut in seven of 19 starts on Tour in Winner of 1991 Kansas Open. Named Senior Scholar Athlete at Trinity College in 1989.
2003, finishing No. 149 on the money list. Made 7 of 11 cuts as a member of the Canadian Played baseball and hockey in college. Avid hockey fan.
Tour in 2004. Has played in only four PGA TOUR events in his career, with his best finish a EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
T58 at the 2004 Buick Championship. Third-team All-American as a senior at Georgia Tech. PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2
Named to the 2002 All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team and finished T2 at the ACC BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2007 Travelers Championship, T2—2008 John
Championship that year. Top Yellow Jacket finisher at the 2000 NCAA Championship, a Deere Classic.
T6. Helped Georgia Tech to runner-up finish. Team lost playoff to Oklahoma State. College NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2007 Fort Smith Classic.
teammate of current PGA TOUR member Bryce Molder. Reached the semifinals of the 2001 MONEY & POSITION:
Western Amateur after finishing third in stroke play. Four-year all-state selection at Bishop 1995 — 120,180 — 145 2001 — 476,031 — 106 2006 — 86,150 — 221
Lynch High in Dallas and two-time state medalist. First-team all-state basketball player. 1996 — 82,773 — 175 2002 — 515,445 — 125 2007 — 835,515
Father, D.A., is a five-time winner on the PGA TOUR and has six Champions Tour victories. 1997 — 3,409 — 317 2003 — 627,132 — 101 2008 — 758,862 — 137
Lists his dad as his hero. 1999 — 263,618 — 144 2004 — 660,038 — 120
EXEMPT STATUS: 24th on the 2008 Nationwide Tour money list 2000 — 460,024 — 109 2005 — 382,653 — 163
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T58—2004 Buick Championship. BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T2—John Deere Classic.
MONEY & POSITION: PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 62–2 times, most recent 2008 John Deere Classic/3
2002 — 0 2004 — 9,324 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—33; in money—18; Top-10 finishes—1
2003 — 0 2005 — 0 CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—325; in money—166; Top-10 finishes—17
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 65–2004 Buick Championship/1 CAREER EARNINGS: $5,271,830
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—4; in money—1; Top-10 finishes—0 Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 AT&T National/119
CAREER EARNINGS: $9,324 Nationwide Tour Alumnus
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Frys.com Open/333
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) Willis, Garrett
FULL NAME: Garrett Michael Willis BIRTHDATE: November
WILLIAMSON, Jay 21, 1973 BIRTHPLACE: Charlotte, NC RESIDENCE: Knoxville,
FULL NAME: Justin Arch Williamson IV BIRTHDATE: February 7, TN HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer
1967 BIRTHPLACE: St. Louis, MO RESIDENCE: St. Louis, MO; plays EDUCATION: East Tennessee State University (1996,
out of Bellerive CC HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 180 FAMILY: Wife, Communications) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Dining, TV, video games
Marnie; Whitney Lain (5/11/99); Justin Thomas (8/5/02), George TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 Q SCHOOL: 2000 OTHER
Marshall (9/29/05) EDUCATION: Trinity College (1989, Political INFORMATION: Will play out of the Past Champion’s category for
Science) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Stock market, current events, sports the third straight year in 2009. Made 11 starts on the PGA TOUR
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1990 Q SCHOOL: 1994, 1995, 1998, in 2008, with a best finish of T15 at the Wyndham Championship.
2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Regained fully exempt status with Was in second place after 36 holes (64-64). Also played eight times on the Nationwide
a T18 finish at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Made Tour in 2008. In 2007, posted a second-round 10-under-par 62 at TPC Summerlin en route
18 cuts in 33 starts on TOUR in 2008, finishing No. 66 in the FedExCup standings. Had his to T7 finish at the Frys.com Open benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children. Held a share
third PGA TOUR hole-in-one at the Wachovia Championship when he aced the sixth hole of the 36-hole lead with George McNeill and D.J. Trahan. Top-10 performance was third
in the second round at Quail Hollow Club. Finished T2 at the John Deere Classic, losing in in 142 career starts on the PGA TOUR. Split 2006 season between PGA TOUR (made four
a three-man playoff with Brad Adamonis and eventual winner Kenny Perry. Adamonis and of 10 cuts) and Nationwide Tour (7-16) with a best finish of T4 at the Nationwide Tour’s
Williamson hit their approach shots on the first playoff hole, the par-4 18th, into a green- PalmettoPride Classic in mid-October. Played primarily on the 2005 Nationwide Tour where
side pond and Perry won with a two-putt par. With a final-round 69, earned a spot in the he finished career-best 33rd on money list and picked up his first victory at the Envirocare
British Open, played the next week (finished T39). Fourth major championship appearance Utah Classic. Finished at 13-under 275, one shot ahead of Kris Cox, Brian Henninger and
and his first at the British Open. He competed in the U.S. Open in 1999, 2001 and 2003, Mathew Goggin. Posted just two top-25s in 2004 on TOUR. In 2001, made first TOUR start
with his best finish a T20 in 2003. Played in the first three events of the PGA TOUR Playoffs a winning one, defeating Kevin Sutherland by one stroke at Touchstone Energy Tucson
for the FedExCup, before a T52 at his hometown’s BMW Championship failed to advance Open. Third-round 64, after opening 71-69, lifted him to within two strokes of lead. Closed
him to THE TOUR Championship. Finished 137th on the PGA TOUR money list. In 2007, with 69. Third TOUR player to win his first start as a member, joining Ben Crenshaw (1973)
finished equivalent of 123rd on the PGA TOUR money list, with his $835,515 total in 14 and Robert Gamez (1990). Member of the Nationwide Tour in 1997-2000. Won the 1997
events entered. As a nonmember, needed to collect more than the 125th place finisher on Panama Open, coming from seven strokes back on the final day. Won 1996 Hooters Tour
the 2007 PGA TOUR money list in order to earn his card for the 2008 season. Playing on a event in Decatur, AL in his first professional tournament. First-team All-America at East
Sponsor Exemption in just his second TOUR start of 2007, finished second at the Travelers Tennessee State.
Championship, falling in a playoff to Hunter Mahan. Held a share of the 36-hole lead with EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
David Toms and led Mahan by one through 54 holes. Missed a 12-foot birdie putt on the PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2001 Touchstone Energy Tucson Open.
72nd hole that would have secured first TOUR victory. Was unable to convert 7-foot birdie NATIONWIDE TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2005 Envirocare Utah Classic.

MONEY & POSITION: Wood, Willie
1998 — 0 2003 — 467,213 — 134 2007 — 233,569 — 190 FULL NAME: Willie West Wood BIRTHDATE: October 1, 1960
1999 — 0 2004 — 165,210 — 196 2008 — 176,815 — 201 BIRTHPLACE: Kingsville, TX RESIDENCE: Edmond, OK; plays out of
2001 — 684,038 — 77 2005 — 52,251 — 228 Oak Tree GC HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 145 FAMILY: Wife, Jenny;
2002 — 444,483 — 136 2006 — 60,541 — 228 William (12/17/86), Kelby (6/15/88), Hayden (4/8/96 EDUCATION:
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T15—Wyndham Championship; T24—John Deere Oklahoma State University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, physi-
Classic. cal fitness TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1983 Q SCHOOL: 1983,
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 61–2002 Valero Texas Open/2 1992 OTHER INFORMATION: Split time between PGA TOUR and
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—11; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—0 Nationwide Tour from 2000-08. Missed all five cuts on TOUR in
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—155; in money—68; Top-10 finishes—3 2008, but managed to post two top-25 finishes in eight starts on the
CAREER EARNINGS: $2,284,118 Nationwide Tour, with a season-best T19 at the Fort Smith Classic. In 2007, made one of
Career High Official World Rank: After 2004 Ryder Cup/349 six cuts on the PGA TOUR and two of six cuts on the Nationwide Tour. Best finish was a
Nationwide Tour Alumnus T14 at the Knoxville Open on the Nationwide Tour. Made three of 11 cuts on TOUR in 2006
and just one of three on the Nationwide Tour. Played primarily on 2005 Nationwide Tour,
WITTENBERG, Casey earning his first top-10 since 2001 with a T5 at the Chattanooga Classic. Recorded a T18
FULL NAME: Casey Wittenberg BIRTHDATE: November at the 2003 Greater Hartford Open, best effort on TOUR since finishing 12th at the 2001
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30, 1984 BIRTHPLACE: Memphis, TN RESIDENCE: Memphis, Southern Farm Bureau Classic. Member of the TOUR since 1983. Enjoyed his best TOUR
TN; plays out of TPC Southwind HEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 158 earnings season in 1998 when he finished 76th on the money list and made $397,110
FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Oklahoma State University SPECIAL on strength of a runner-up showing at the Sprint International and T4 at the CVS Charity
INTERESTS: Hunting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 OTHER Classic. Recorded a T12 at the 1997 Masters. First career victory came at the 1996 Deposit
INFORMATION: A rookie on the PGA TOUR after placing 15th on the Guaranty Golf Classic, by one stroke over Kirk Triplett. Lost playoff to Joey Sindelar at 1990
2008 Nationwide Tour money list. Earned his first top-10 of the year Hardees’ Golf Classic. Medalist at 1983 Qualifying Tournament. Winner of 1990 and 1995
with a third-place finish at the Athens Regional Foundation Classic.
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Oklahoma Opens. Played in the 1982 Masters as an amateur, finishing T41. Outstanding
Started the final round five shots back of the leaders and posted a 67 junior career featured victories at 1977 U.S. Junior, 1978 PGA Junior and 1979 Western
to move within one shot of a playoff between Robert Damron and Greg Owen. Also finished
Player Biographies
Junior. Sister Deanie was member of LPGA Tour.
third at the Bank of America Open, where a four-day total of 13-under 275 left him just EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion
three strokes behind champion Kris Blanks. The finish in Chicago was his sixth top-20 in his PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
last eight starts of the season. Held a one-stroke lead over Justin Hicks entering the final PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1996 Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic.
round of the Ford Wayne Gretzky Classic, but a bogey on the 71st hole—combined with a MONEY & POSITION:
birdie by Hicks—led to a tie at 17-under. Despite losing in the playoff, he cashed a check 1983 — 8,400 — 185 1992 — 57,748 — 168 2001 — 196,113 — 173
for $86,410. Four sub-70 rounds earned him a T6 at the Cox Classic. Shot 64 in the second 1984 — 115,741 — 61 1993 — 146,206 — 112 2002 — 85,871 — 204
round of Nationwide Tour Championship at TPC Craig Ranch and finished T25. Earned 1985 — 153,706 — 49 1994 — 87,102 — 165 2003 — 118,280 — 200
$271,919 for 15th position on the final money list. Played in the Viking Classic on the PGA 1986 — 172,629 — 52 1995 — 64,697 — 182 2004 — 78,937 — 221
TOUR on a sponsor’s exemption and posted a 3-under 69 Sunday to finish a career-best T4. 1987 — 95,917 — 98 1996 — 255,158 — 87 2005 — 0
His previous best effort on TOUR (in 25 career starts) was a T13 finish at the 2004 Masters 1988 — 53,064 — 146 1997 — 190,283 — 121 2006 — 27,774 — 242
Tournament when he was an amateur. With his top-10 finish in Madison, he earned a spot 1989 — 9,677 — 212 1998 — 397,110 — 76 2007 — 8,700 — 254
in the field at the next TOUR full-field event, the Turning Stone Resort Championship, where 1990 — 179,972 — 90 1999 — 115,884 — 185 2008 — 0
he finished T43. His T13 finish at the 2004 Masters, with even-par 288, was the lowest 1991 — 48,033 — 176 2000 — 45,345 — 216
finish by an amateur at the Masters since Charlie Coe’s ninth-place effort in 1962. Was PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 63–3 times, most recent 1990 Hardee’s Golf
T36 that season in the U.S. Open. Described the week in the following way, “Every move Classic/2
I made was a dream come true.” Appearance in Augusta set up by runner-up finish at the 2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0
2003 U.S. Amateur at Oakmont CC, falling on the first playoff hole to Nick Flanagan. Earned CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—485; in money—261; Top-10 finishes—23
second-team All-America honors in 2004. Member of the U.S. Walker Cup team in 2004. Is CAREER EARNINGS: $2,712,346
a big fan of “House,” a show he tries to never miss. Says Tokyo is the favorite city he has Career High Official World Rank: After 1999 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-
visited. Favorite food is steak, medium-rare. “I’m a red-meat Southern boy.” The first Web Am/128
site he visits each morning is weather.com. Splits college football allegiances between LSU Nationwide Tour Alumnus
and his alma mater, Oklahoma State.
EXEMPT STATUS: 15th on 2008 Nationwide Tour money list Woodland, Gary
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T4—2008 Viking Classic. FULL NAME: Gary Lynn Woodland BIRTHDATE: May 21, 1984
MONEY & POSITION: BIRTHPLACE: Topeka, KS RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL HEIGHT: 6-1
2003 — 0 2005 — 67,548 2008 — 167,520 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: Kansas Universtiy
2004 — 85,670 2006 — 10,868 (2007, Sociology) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hanging out with fam-
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T4—Viking Classic. ily and friends TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2007 Q SCHOOL: 2008
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 65–2006 FedEx St. Jude Classic/2 OTHER INFORMATION: Rookie on the PGA TOUR in 2009 after
2008 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—4; in money—2; Top-10 finishes—1 successfully making it through all three stages of the 2008 PGA TOUR
CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—26; in money—11; Top-10 finishes—1 Qualifying Tournament. Posted six sub-par rounds in the final stage at
CAREER EARNINGS: $331,606 PGA West, highlighted by a second-round, 8-under 64. Previous expe-
Career High Official World Rank: After 2008 Ryder Cup/247 rience in competitive golf includes playing the Hooters Tour in 2007 and 2008. Noted for
Nationwide Tour Graduate (2008) his distance off the tee. Played freshman year of college basketball at Washburn University
in Topeka, KS, before transferring to Kansas University to play golf. Averaged six points per
game at guard in 2002-2003 at the Division II school, which reached the NCAA regional
semifinals. Named all-state in basketball in high school where his school won two state
titles. Lists Michael Jordan as his hero.

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Yang, Y.E.
Player biographies
FULL NAME: Yong-Eun Yang BIRTHDATE: January 15, 1972

BIRTHPLACE: Jeju-do, Korea RESIDENCE: Seoul, South Korea
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 195 FAMILY: Wife, Young Ju Park;
Hyeonwoo (1999), Isu (2000), Kyungmin (2005) SPECIAL
INTERESTS: Sports, fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 Q
SCHOOL: 2007, 2008 OTHER INFORMATION: Made 17 cuts in
23 starts on the PGA TOUR in 2008, his second year on TOUR. His
best finish was a T9 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Earned full exemption for 2009 via the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying
Tournament where he successfully made it through the final two stages to earn his card. At
PGA West in La Qunita, CA., posted five of six rounds in the 60s to finish T18. He was one
of 14 rookies to come out of the 2007 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Tied for sixth in
the 2007 finals. Has played in 14 TOUR events over the years and made eight cuts, including
five of nine in 2007. Best finish was a T30 at the Masters. Had three top-25 finishes on the
European Tour in 2007, all T21s. Posted Asian Tour victories in 2006 at the Korea Open in
a field which included Retief Goosen and the HSBC Champions Tournament (co-sanctioned
event with the European Tour). The latter victory was worth a career-best $833,000 and
came by two strokes over Tiger Woods. Win was worth full status on the European Tour
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and moved him into the top 40 at the time in the Official World Golf Ranking. Victory made
him just the second Korean player to win on the European Tour, joining K.J. Choi. Four-time
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winner on the Japan Golf Tour, with his most recent victory coming at the 2006 Suntory
Open in September, thanks to a final-round 63. Other Tour wins came at the 2004 Sun
Chlorella Classic, 2004 Asahi-Ryokuken Yomiuri Memorial and the 2005 Coca-Cola Tokai
Classic. First-round 66 had him one stroke off the lead in the 2004 Shinhan Korea Golf
Championship, a PGA TOUR-affiliated event. Third-round 80 dropped him out of contention.
Finished T11 behind winner Arron Oberholser. Started going to a local driving range in
Korea at age 19 on a friend’s advice.
EXEMPT STATUS: T18 at the 2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T9—2008 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
MONEY & POSITION:
2004 — 0 2007 — 53,480
2005 — 22,856 2008 — 461,726 — 157
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T9—AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
PGA TOUR CAREER LOW ROUND: 64–2008 Frys.com Open/3
Career High Official World Rank: After 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic/29

Prominent International Players
Includes top 100 in Official World Golf Ranking through Nov. 3, 2008, active World Golf Hall of Famers, previous major championship winners and previous two
Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup team members.
B CLARKE, Darren
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 215 BIRTHDATE: August 14, 1968
Brown, Mark BIRTHPLACE: Dungannon, Northern Ireland RESIDENCE: Chobham,
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 170 BIRTHDATE: February 9, 1975 England FAMILY: Children, Tyrone (1998), Conor (2000) SPECIAL
BIRTHPLACE: Lower Hutt, New Zealand RESIDENCE: Auckland, INTERESTS: Films, reading, cars, fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL:
New Zealand FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, 1990 OTHER INFORMATION: First top-10 of the PGA TOUR season
cooking, rugby TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 OTHER was a T6 finish at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
INFORMATION: In the spring of 2008 won in consecutive weeks Invitational. It was his third top-10 in nine starts at the event. It was
in India. Won the Asian Tour’s SAIL Open followed by the European just his second start of the season on the PGA TOUR. Missed the cut
Tour’s Johnnie Walker Classic in New Delhi, India, finishing with a the next week at the PGA Championship. Won twice on the European
back-nine 31 to post a three-stroke victory over Greg Chalmers, Scott Tour, his first wins there since 2003. Captured the BMW Asian Open in April in China,
Strange and Taichiro Kiyota. As an amateur, finished fourth in the sinking a 40-foot birdie putt on the final green to beat Robert-Jan Derksen by one. In late
1994 World Amateur Team Championship, placing one stroke better than Tiger Woods. August, won The KLM Open in The Netherlands by four strokes over Paul McGinley. Was
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After an unsuccessful start to his professional career, he worked as a junior development limited to 11 events in 2006 due to wife Heather’s long-term illness and passing on Aug.
officer at the Wellington Golf Association before rededicating himself to the game where 13, 2006 at age 39 after a battle with cancer. Was granted special release as he fell shy of
he won the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2006. PGA TOUR-minimum appearances of 15 in 2005 and 2006. Did not play following a missed
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 76—2008 World Golf Championships-CA cut at the 2006 British Open until the 2006 Ryder Cup, where Captain’s pick compiled a
Championship. 3-0-0 record for winning European squad. At the 2006 Nissan Irish Open, he chipped out
MONEY AND POSITION: into the fairway on No. 9 in the final round, basically taking a penalty stroke, despite finding
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2000 — 0 2006 — 0 2008 — 57,000 a perfect lie on Monday after a rain-induced suspension of the final round Sunday. After
2001 — 0 finding the rains had dramatically improved the position of his ball, he explained his thought
process: “Honesty is part and parcel of the game and I could not have acted any other way.”
Player Biographies
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 76—World Golf Championships-CA Championship.
Clarke made a bogey on the hole and finished two behind Thomas Bjorn. Won once annually
worldwide from 1997-2004. Won the 2003 World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational at
C Firestone CC in Akron, OH, joining Tiger Woods as the only players to win multiple World
Golf Championships events. Second career World Golf Championships victory came by four
CAMPBELL, Michael strokes at Firestone CC, earning a career-best $1,050,000. In 2000, became first European
HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 198 BIRTHDATE: February 23, 1969 to win a World Golf Championships event. Defeated David Duval in semifinals and Tiger
BIRTHPLACE: Hawera, New Zealand RESIDENCE: Gulf Harbour, Woods in final to capture Accenture Match Play Championship. In 1999, at Smurfit
New Zealand FAMILY: Wife, Julie; Thomas (1998), Jordan (2000) European Open, first player on European Tour to shoot 60 twice (first 60 came at 1992
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly fishing, wine collecting TURNED European Monte Carlo Open). Equaled three records: most birdies (12), consecutive birdies
PROFESSIONAL: 1993 OTHER INFORMATION: Came on in late (eight) and low round on European Tour (ninth time 60 had been shot). Tied for runner-up
2008 to record six top-25s and four top-10s on the European Tour, honors to Justin Leonard at the 1997 British Open at Royal Troon. As an amateur, won the
including consecutive finishes of T3 and third at the Mercedes-Benz East of Ireland Amateur, Spanish Open Amateur, Irish Amateur, North of Ireland Amateur
Championship and the British Masters. Made the cut in three of four and the South of Ireland Amateur. Darren Clarke Foundation helps further the development
major championship appearances, with a best finish of T42 at the PGA of junior golf in Ireland and raises money for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Championship. Last victories came in 2005 when he won the U.S. Open and two other inter- PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 2000 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
national wins. Won the 2005 Nissan Irish Open in a playoff over Thomas Bjorn and Peter Championship. 2003 World Golf Championships-NEC Invitational.
Hedblom. In his first start in 2005 on the PGA TOUR, captured his first PGA TOUR title at the MONEY AND POSITION:
U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, becoming the first New Zealander to win a major since left- 1994 — 0 1999 — 139,118 — 176 2004 — 2,009,819 — 28
hander Bob Charles won the 1963 British Open. He began the final round four strokes behind 1995 — 12,955 — 249 2000 — 254,114 2005 — 1,465,921 — 52
1996 — 41,850 — 202 2001 — 330,870 2006 — 660,898 — 125
defending and two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen and closed with a 1-under 69 1997 — 282,816 — 87 2002 — 665,911 2007 — 107,981 — 215
to beat Tiger Woods by two strokes. He was the 57th player to make the U.S. Open his first 1998 — 121,628 — 175 2003 — 763,931 — 85 2008 — 0
career major championship title. Also finished T5 at the British Open at St. Andrews and T6 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T6—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
at the PGA Championship in 2005. Defeated Paul McGinley 2 and 1 in the 36-hole champi- Invitational.
onship match of the 2005 HSBC World Match Play Championship in Wentworth, England. 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–2; in money–1; Top-10 finishes–1
Participating in his second Presidents Cup, compiled a 2-1-2 record including a singles
victory over Fred Funk. Played on the 2003 PGA TOUR after earning Special Temporary
Member status in early 2002, but missed nine cuts in 14 starts. Best finish was a T33 at the
2003 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. In 1995, led British
Open at St. Andrews by two strokes after three rounds. Closed with 76 for T3. Wrist injury
produced lengthy fall following that year, in which he finished fifth on the European Tour
Order of Merit. Was fit again in 1998. Ended 1999 calendar year by defeating Australian
Geoff Ogilvy, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods to win first event of 2000 European Tour season,
the Johnnie Walker Classic in Taiwan. Received Officer of New Zealand Order of Merit for
services to New Zealand golf and called award the highlight of his career. His great-great-
great-grandfather, Sir Logan Campbell, moved from Edinburgh to New Zealand in 1845.
Winner of the 1992 Australia Amateur Championship. Web site is cambogolf.com.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2005 U.S. Open.
MONEY AND POSITION:
1995 — 141,388 — 135 2001 — 213,192 2006 — 323,983
1996 — 66,338 — 187 2002 — 614,250 2007 — 39,582
1998 — 9,541 — 277 2003 — 107,814 — 205 2008 — 48,054
1999 — 0 2004 — 86,006
2000 — 86,223 2005 — 1,585,560
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T42—PGA Championship.
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–6; in money–2; Top-10 finishes–0

D fernandez-CAstano, Gonzalo
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 187 BIRTHDATE: October 13, 1980
DoUGHERTY, Nick BIRTHPLACE: Madrid, Spain RESIDENCE: Madrid, Spain
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 186 BIRTHDATE: May 24, 1982 FAMILY: Wife, Alicia SPECIAL INTERESTS: Tennis, hunting
Player biographies
BIRTHPLACE: Liverpool, England RESIDENCE: Sunningdale, TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 OTHER INFORMATION: Cap-
England FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Keeping fit, tured the fourth European Tour title of his career on the third playoff
flying, psychology TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2001 OTHER hole with Lee Westwood at the 2008 Quinn Insurance British Masters
INFORMATION: Best European Tour finish in 2008 was a T2 at the at The Belfry. Won third title at the 2007 Italian Open. Second career
SAS Masters, one stroke behind winner Peter Hanson. Made the cut victory came in the 2006 BMW Asian Open in a playoff, after which
at the Masters and British Open as he participated in all four major he promptly proposed to his girlfriend, Alicia, whom he married later
championships. Enjoyed most successful season on the European in the year. Won for the first time on the European Tour at the 2005 KLM Open, the same
Tour and in the major championships in 2007. Won the Dunhill Links event where hero Seve Ballesteros captured his first victory in 1976. Win propelled him
Championship in October at St. Andrews for his second career European Tour victory. Beat to 2005 European Tour Rookie of the Year honors. An accomplished tennis player. Began
fellow Englishman Justin Rose by two. Opened with a 2-under-par 68 to lead eventual playing golf under the tutelage of his father at age 5.
champion Angel Cabrera by one in second career U.S. Open start at Oakmont CC. Finished BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T48—2006 British Open.
T7. Also finished T74 at the British Open. Made a quick start in 2005, finishing T4 at the MONEY AND POSITION:
South African Airways Open and claiming his first European Tour title at the Caltex Masters 2006 — 21,578 2008 — 0
the following week. Was the European Tour Rookie of the Year in 2002. Started playing golf 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–1; in money–0; Top-10 finishes–0
at age 4, following his father around the Bootle Golf Club. At age 6 won his first tourna-
ment, an under-14s tournament at North Berwick. Protege of World Golf Hall of Famer Nick fisher, Ross
Faldo, who recognized him as a special talent during the Faldo Junior Series and took him HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 168 BIRTHDATE: November 22, 1980
under his wing, including taking him to visit Sam Snead. Coached by David Leadbetter. BIRTHPLACE: Ascot, England RESIDENCE: Cheam, England
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BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T7—2007 U.S. Open. FAMILY: Wife, Joanne SPECIAL INTERESTS: Computer
MONEY AND POSITION: games, movies, cars TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2004 OTHER
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2003 — 0 2006 — 0 2008 — 60,062 INFORMATION: Won for the second consecutive season on the
2005 — 47,467 2007 — 227,922 European Tour. Began the 2008 European Open with a course-record
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T33—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play 63 and holed out from a bunker on the 72nd hole to win by seven
Championship. strokes over Sergio Garcia at the European Open. Nearly won earlier
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–8; in money–6; Top-10 finishes–0 in 2008, losing to Phil Mickelson in a playoff for the HSBC Champions.
At the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship later in the year, lost to Robert Karlsson in a
sudden-death playoff. Won for the first time on the European Tour at the 2007 KLM Open,
F beating local favorite Joost Luiten in The Netherlands. Joined the European Tour in 2006
via the Challenge Tour and the Qualifying Tournament in 2005. Learned golf at Wentworth
Fasth, Niclas (NICK-lus FAST) Club after being introduced to the game by his step-father at age 3.
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 180 BIRTHDATE: April 29, 1972 BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T34—2008 World Golf Championships-CA
BIRTHPLACE: Gothenburg, Sweden RESIDENCE: Ascot, Championship.
England FAMILY: Wife, Marie; Adam (2001), Amanda (2004) MONEY AND POSITION:
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports, cars, motorcycles TURNED 2007 — 0 2008 — 33,267
PROFESSIONAL: 1993 OTHER INFORMATION: Had two top-10s BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T34—World Golf Championships-CA Championship.
on the 2008 European Tour. Made the cut at the Masters and PGA 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–6; in money–3; Top-10 finishes–0
Championship in four major championship starts. Finished T9 at the
2007 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship
and T6 at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship at Doral G
Golf Resort & Spa, first top-10 in four starts in the event. Also in 2007, finished solo fourth
in fourth career U.S. Open start at Oakmont CC, two behind champion Angel Cabrera. GREEN, Richard
Captured sixth European Tour title in late June 2007 at the BMW International in Munich, HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 215 BIRTHDATE: February 19, 1971
Germany. Won twice in both 2005 and 2006 on the European Tour. His best year was in BIRTHPLACE: Melbourne, Australia RESIDENCE: Melbourne,
2001 where he finished 10th on the European Tour Order of Merit, helped largely by finish- Australia; Bagshot, England FAMILY: Wife, Anita; Tara (9/25/01)
ing runner-up to David Duval in the British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. He went on SPECIAL INTERESTS: Car racing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992
to make his Ryder Cup debut in 2002 at The Belfry where he was tied by Paul Azinger’s OTHER INFORMATION: Consistent year on the 2008 European
chip-in from the bunker at the 18th in their Singles match. Earlier in his career, he came Tour with a best finish of third at The Barclays Scottish Open. Beat
close to becoming the first player to win The European Tour Qualifying School Final Stage France’s Jean-Francois Remesy on the first hole of a playoff to win
twice, having claimed top honors in 1996 and then finishing second in 1999. Also a four- the 2007 European Tour’s BA-CA Open in Austria. The victory was his
time winner on the Challenge Tour in 1993. first on the European Tour in 10 years. Closed with a course record-
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 2—2001 British Open. tying 64 at Carnoustie to finish T4 at the 2007 British Open, his first top-10 in a major
MONEY AND POSITION: championship. Joined the PGA TOUR in mid-August as a Special Temporary Member for
1998 — 20,360 — 245 2003 — 481,982 2006 — 0 the remainder of 2007. Became the first left-hander since 1975 to win on the European Tour
2001 — 544,418 2004 — 265,423 — 172 2007 — 404,655 with a victory at the 1997 Dubai Desert Classic in a playoff with Ian Woosnam and Greg
2002 — 73,628 2005 — 0 2008 — 210,565 Norman. The victory helped him finish 34th on the Volvo Order of Merit, his highest finish
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T8—Arnold Palmer Invitational until placing seventh in 2004. Attended the Victoria Institute of Sport and works with coach
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–10; in money–7; Top-10 finishes–1 Darren Webster-Clarke. Represented Australia in the 1998 World Cup along with Peter
O’Malley. Has a passion for motor sports.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T4—2007 British Open.
MONEY AND POSITION:
1997 — 47,450 — 205 2002 — 14,696 2006 — 29,250
1999 — 0 2004 — 0 2007 — 446,070
2001 — 19,312 2005 — 256,807 2008 — 92,960
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T32—British Open.

H HANSON, Peter
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 187 BIRTHDATE: October 4, 1977
HANSEN, Anders BIRTHPLACE: Svedala, Sweden RESIDENCE: Trelleborg, Sweden
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 165 BIRTHDATE: September 16, 1970 FAMILY: Wife, Sanna; Stella (2007) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting
BIRTHPLACE: Sonderborg, Denmark RESIDENCE: Zurich, OTHER INFORMATION: Produced the highlight of his career in 2008
Switzerland FAMILY: Children, Marcus (4/4/98), Filuca (10/16/03) with a victory in the SAS Masters, at the Arlandastad Golf in Stockholm,
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Family, friends, movies TURNED the first Swede to win the country’s national championship in 10 years.
PROFESSIONAL: 1995 OTHER INFORMATION: Best 2008 finishes Had five other top-10s on the European Tour. Preceded his SAS victory
were a T2 at the BMW International Open on the European Tour and with a T58 at the British Open and a T52 at the PGA Championship.
a T19 at the British Open. Missed the cut at the Masters and PGA Also played in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
Championship. Holed a 25-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to Championship and World Golf Championships-CA Championship earlier in the year. Had a
beat Justin Rose at the 2007 BMW PGA Championship, his second breakout season worldwide in 2007, making the cut in the U.S. Open (T30), British Open (T69)
victory in the tournament at Wentworth Club in Surrey, England. Was a rookie on the PGA and PGA Championship (T23). Also recorded a T2 on the European Tour at the Abu Dhabi Golf
TOUR in 2007, earning his card via a T4 finish at the TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Best fin- Championship and had seven top-10s. Defeated compatriot Peter Gustafsson in a playoff for
ish on TOUR in 2007 was a T11 at the Wyndham Championship, where he was one stroke the 2005 Jazztel Open de España en Andalucia at San Roque Club to secure his first European
back after 36 holes and three back in second after 54 holes. Made his major breakthrough Tour win. Initially earned his place on the European Tour through the 2000 Qualifying School
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on the European Tour by winning the Volvo PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in 2002. Final Stage and then through the Challenge Tour rankings in 2001. An impressive amateur
Finished 16th in the European Tour Order of Merit that season. Two-time Danish Amateur career was rounded off by winning the Brabazon Trophy at Formby in 1998 and representing
champion and Eisenhower Trophy player. Started the game at age 10, influenced by the Sweden in the Eisenhower Trophy that same year. Coached by Jan Larsson, the professional
fact that his parents both played. Brother, Nicolai, is a scratch golfer. Anders attended at Bokskogen, where he was first introduced to the game by neighbors.
University of Houston and won two college tournaments. Finished T2 in first professional BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T23—2007 PGA Championship.
tournament on the European Challenge Tour, the Team Erhverv Danish Open in 1995. No MONEY AND POSITION:
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relation to his namesake, Soren. However, both made holes-in-one in successive weeks on 2005 — 51,891 2007 — 116,159 2008 — 37,534
the European Tour in 1999 and won their first European Tour titles within a month of each BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T33—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
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other in 2002. Championship.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T11—2007 Wyndham Championship. 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–4; in money–4; Top-10 finishes–0
MONEY AND POSITION:
1999 — 0 2004 — 0 2008 — 105,725 Havret, Gregory (HAVE-ray)
2002 — 12,247 2006 — 53,100 HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 180 BIRTHDATE: November 25, 1976
2003 — 0 2007 — 461,216 — 153 BIRTHPLACE: La Rochelle, France RESIDENCE: Aix en Provence,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T12—World Golf Championships-CA Championship; France FAMILY: Child, Jeanne (2006) SPECIAL INTERESTS: All
T19—British Open. sports, music, cinema, socializing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–6; in money–4; Top-10 finishes–0 OTHER INFORMATION: Captured the 2008 Johnnie Walker
Championship at Gleneagles for his third European Tour title. Got
HANSEN, Soren up and down for par on the final hole to beat Graeme Storm by one
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 194 BIRTHDATE: March 21, 1974 stroke. Victory came the week after a T19 finish in the British Open.
BIRTHPLACE: Copenhagen, Denmark RESIDENCE: Monaco Biggest title of his career came when he defeated then-World No. 3
FAMILY: Son, Casper SPECIAL INTERESTS: Basketball, all sports Phil Mickelson in a playoff for the 2007 Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond, a victory
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1997 OTHER INFORMATION: Played that helped him break into the top 20 of the European Tour Order of Merit for the first time.
in his first Ryder Cup in 2008, with an 0-2-1 record. Played in all four Became the second Frenchman to win the title after Thomas Levet in 2004. Claimed his
majors, making the cut at the U.S. Open and British Open. Best world- first title in the 2001 Italian Open at Is Molas in Sardinia in 2001, an historic achievement
wide finishes were thirds at the Spanish Open and French Open. Had as he followed Levet into the winners’ enclosure that year, the first time two Frenchmen
a strong summer of 2007 on the European Tour, with seven top-10s, had won in the same season on the European Tour schedule. Took up golf at age 10 after
two runner-ups and his first victory in five years at the Mercedes-Benz being encouraged by his father. Off the golf course, one of his more interesting activities
Championship. Had two eagles on the back nine to beat Phillip Archer and Alastair Forsyth was to play a game of soccer in a bull ring, accompanied by the bull, during a friend’s
by four strokes near Munich, Germany. Claimed his first European Tour victory in the 2001 bachelor party.
Murphy’s Irish Open at Fota Island, winning at the fourth playoff hole with a birdie-2. BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T15—2008 World Golf Championships-CA
Also finished T8 in the British Open, where he was one shot off the 36-hole lead and two Championship.
behind after 54 holes. Won his first title within a year of turning professional. Captured MONEY AND POSITION:
the Navision Open Golf Championship on the European Challenge Tour at Himmerland in 2007 — 0 2008 — 75,485
his native Denmark after a three-way playoff. Partnered with Thomas Björn to a share of BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T15—World Golf Championships-CA Championship;
second place in the 2001 EMC World Cup as Denmark lost to South Africa in a playoff. No T19—British Open.
relation to Anders Hansen. 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–2; in money–2; Top-10 finishes–0
MONEY AND POSITION:
2001 — 0 2003 — 0 2007 — 0
2002 — 139,466 2005 — 26,243 2008 — 70,466
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T33—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
Championship.

Hedblom, Peter
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 192 BIRTHDATE: January 20, 1970
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BIRTHPLACE: Gavle, Sweden RESIDENCE: Gavle, Sweden JIMENEZ, Miguel Angel (ME-gehl ahn-HEL HIM-en-ez)
FAMILY: Wife, Anna; Kasper (1994), Patricia (1996), Philip HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 165 BIRTHDATE: January 5, 1964
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(2000) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cinema, ice hockey TURNED BIRTHPLACE: Malaga, Spain RESIDENCE: Malaga, Spain
PROFESSIONAL: 1988 OTHER INFORMATION: Captured his FAMILY: Wife: Montserrat; Miguel Angel (5/7/95), Victor (1/5/99)
second European Tour title at the 2007 Maybank Malaysian Open SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1982
11 years after winning the 1996 Moroccan Open. He came close to OTHER INFORMATION: Won the UBS Hong Kong Open at the start
defending the Maybank title in 2008, losing in a playoff to India’s of the 2008 European Tour season in November 2007 for his 14th
Arjun Atwal. It was the third playoff defeat of his career, the previous career win. Beat Robert Karlsson, K.J. Choi and Thongchai Jaidee by
two occasions both being in 2003, the year he played on a medical exemption after miss- one stroke. Won the BMW PGA Championship with a playoff victory
ing a sizeable portion of the 2002 season with a broken right leg, sustained playing in an over Oliver Wilson at Wentworth Club to guarantee a return to the
ice hockey match in December 2001. Introduced to golf at age 6 by his father, Olle, who Ryder Cup, where he had an 0-2-1 record in Europe’s loss at Valhalla in 2008. Best 2008
remains his coach. Was Swedish Boys champion at 16, and the following year he won the PGA TOUR finishes were a T8 at the Masters and a T6 at the U.S. Open, his first career
1987 Doral Junior Classic to promise a rapid rise to the top. Won three times on European consecutive top-10s in majors. Previous victory came at the 2005 Celtic Manor Wales
Challenge Tour within 18 months in the early 1990s but it took six visits to the Qualifying Open. In 2004, at age 40, won a season-high four times on the European Tour and placed
School to earn a spot on the European Tour at the start of 1994. His sister Marlene is also fourth on the Order of Merit. Won the Johnnie Walker Classic, the Algarve Open, the
a tournament professional. BMW Asian Open and the BMW International. Capped the season by making his second
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T7—1996 British Open. European Ryder Cup team and teamed with Sergio Garcia for the World Cup competition
MONEY AND POSITION: in Spain. In 2000, played in 11 PGA TOUR events and had two top-10s, including a T2 with
1996 — 54,250 — 194 2004 — 0 2008 — 0 Ernie Els behind winner Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open. Finished fourth on the Volvo Order
1997 — 0 2005 — 123,857 of Merit in 1998, the highlight coming in the Trophée Lancôme, where he chipped in for
2
1998 — 0 2006 — 74,252 a birdie-2 at the 72nd hole to win. Also finished fourth in 1999, where apart from his win
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–1; in money–0; Top-10 finishes–0 at Montecastillo and in the Turespaña Masters Open Andalucia, he also finished second
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in the American Express Championship at Valderrama, where he lost to Tiger Woods in a

HOWELL, David playoff. At the 1999 Ryder Cup, won once and halved two matches. One of seven brothers,
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 190 BIRTHDATE: June 23, 1975
he worked as a caddie in Malaga and did not take up the game until age 15. Nicknamed
BIRTHPLACE: Swindon, England RESIDENCE: Virginia Water,
“The Mechanic” but has a preference for driving, rather than repairing, high performance
England FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer, all sports
vehicles, especially his red Ferrari.
TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995 OTHER INFORMATION: Had
PGA TOUR PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1
four top-10s on the 2008 European Tour, including a T7 at the British
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISHES: 2—1999 World Golf Championships-American
Open. Posted the best final-round score with a 3-under 67 at the
Express Championship, T2—2000 U.S. Open.
British Open. It marked his first top-10 finish in a major champion-
MONEY AND POSITION:
ship in 20 starts. Bothered by a bad back much of the 2007 season, 1995 — 57,196 — 193 2000 — 488,848 2005 — 109,398
which caused him to withdraw from the Wachovia Championship and 1996 — 26,631 — 227 2001 — 464,457 — 107 2006 — 334,011
THE PLAYERS Championship on the PGA TOUR. Best worldwide finish was a T29 at the 1997 — 0 2002 — 280,568 — 160 2007 — 142,991
Nissan Open early in the year. Joined the PGA TOUR for the 2006 season, having finished 1998 — 0 2003 — 0 2008 — 486,446
among the top 125 as a non-member in 2005. Englishman started the 2006 European Tour 1999 — 194,188 — 154 2004 — 66,367
season beating playing partner Tiger Woods on the final day to win the HSBC Champions BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T6—U.S. Open; T8—Masters Tournament; T10—
tournament in Shanghai, China in late 2005. Won the 2005 BMW International Open for World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational.
his second European Tour title, beating John Daly and Brett Rumford by one stroke. One 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–8; in money–6; Top-10 finishes–3
of the heroes of Europe’s 2004 Ryder Cup victory over the U.S at Oakland Hills. Together
with fellow rookie Paul Casey, produced a pivotal victory in the Saturday morning four-ball Jones, Brendan
session over Chad Campbell and Jim Furyk. One down with two to play, Howell hit a 6-iron HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 BIRTHDATE: March 3, 1975
tee shot from 203 yards to 5 feet and holed the birdie putt to win the hole, before partner BIRTHPLACE: West Wyalong, New South Wales, Australia
Casey won the last to give Bernhard Langer’s team a crucial point. First European Tour win RESIDENCE: Canberra, Australia FAMILY: Wife, Adele SPECIAL
came at the 1999 Dubai Desert Classic. Collected his first professional victory when he INTERESTS: Sydney Swans Australian Rules Football team
won the 1998 MasterCard Australian PGA Championship by seven strokes. As an amateur, TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1999 OTHER INFORMATION: Played
won the British Boys Championship in 1993 before collecting 21/2 of three points in the 1995 five times on the PGA TOUR in 2008, making four cuts, with a best
Walker Cup victory over a Tiger Woods-led United States at Royal Porthcawl. Beat Notah finish of T33 at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
Begay III in singles. Championship. Won three times on the 2007 Japan Golf Tour, finish-
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 3—2004 World Golf Championships-American ing second in the Order of Merit. Played a full season on the PGA
Express Championship. TOUR in 2005, finishing 144th on the money list. Finished T2 at the 2005 B.C. Open in his
MONEY AND POSITION: 20th career TOUR start. Held the 54-hole lead, but a closing round of 4-under 68 dropped
1997 — 0 2002 — 0 2006 — 912,437 — 96 him into T2. Aced the par-3 164-yard fourth hole during the first round of the 2005 Chrysler
1998 — 12,471 — 263 2003 — 0 2007 — 213,583 — 193 Classic of Tucson with an 8-iron, finished T62. Placed sixth on the 2004 Nationwide Tour
1999 — 12,675 — 271 2004 — 18,500 2008 — 193,743 money list, averaging more than $36,000 per start in his eight appearances. Made the cut
2001 — 0 2005 — 224,450 six times and finished four times in the top four. T2 at the Jacob’s Creek Open in his native
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T7—British Open. Australia, followed by another T2 at the New Zealand Open. Third runner-up came three
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–3; in money–2; Top-10 finishes–1 months later at the SAS Carolina Classic, losing in an eight-hole playoff to Chris Anderson.
After a T4 at the Knoxville Open, broke through for his first Tour win at the LaSalle Bank
Open with a tournament-record 16-under 268. A member of the Japan Golf Tour from 2001-
04 and 2006-08, where he has won eight times. Finished eighth on Japan Golf Tour money
list in 2002 and sixth in 2003.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2005 B.C. Open.
MONEY AND POSITION:
2004 — 0 2006 — 68,760 — 225
2005 — 498,817 — 144 2008 — 18,686
Championship.

K KAYMER, Martin (KY-mer)
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 165 BIRTHDATE: December 28, 1984
KARLSSON, Robert BIRTHPLACE: Dusseldorf, Germany RESIDENCE: Mettmann,
HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 198 BIRTHDATE: September 3, 1969 Germany FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Football, bas-
BIRTHPLACE: Katrineholm, Sweden RESIDENCE: Monaco ketball, go-karting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2005 OTHER
FAMILY: Wife, Ebba; Thea (2001), Ceasar (2004) SPECIAL INFORMATION: Captured his first European Tour title in January
INTERESTS: Family, sports TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1989 2008 with a victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship in the United Arab
OTHER INFORMATION: In 2008, became the first Swedish player Emirates. Beat Lee Westwood and Henrik Stenson by four strokes.
to win the European Tour Order of Merit. Won the Mercedes-Benz Won for the second time in mid-June at the BMW International Open
Championship and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Europe in his native Germany. Beat Anders Hansen in a playoff to become the
as well as 10 other top-10s, including the Masters, U.S. Open and first German to win the tournament in its 20-year history. Played on the PGA TOUR for the
British Open. Only player to record top-10s in the first three majors first time with made cuts at the U.S. Open and British Open and missed cuts at the Masters
(T8 at the Masters, T4 at the U.S. Open and T7 at the British Open). Finished T20 at the PGA and PGA Championship. In 2007, his rookie season on the European Tour, recorded four top-
Championship after sharing the first-round lead. The week before making his second Ryder 10s, including a runner-up finish at the Scandinavian Masters and a third at the Portuguese
Cup appearance, won the Mercedes-Benz Championship in Germany on the European Tour Open. Was named Rookie of the Year. Made a big impact on the 2006 European Challenge
for his first victory in two years. Followed with a 1-1-2 record at the Ryder Cup, including a Tour, playing only eight events but finishing fourth on the final rankings with two wins, at
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Singles victory over Justin Leonard. Won the Alfred Dunhill Links title in early October. A T32 the Vodafone Challenge in Germany and the Open des Volcans in France. Shot a 59 on the
at Valderrama in the Volvo Masters was good enough to maintain his top position against Satellite EPD Tour before joining the Challenge Tour in August 2006. Coached by Günther
main challengers Padraig Harrington and Lee Westwood. Two titles in 2006 made Karlsson Kessler in his native Dusseldorf. Cites Ernie Els as his golf hero.
Sweden’s most prolific champion, surpassing the record of Anders Forsbrand. Karlsson took BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T33—2008 World Golf Championships-Accenture
his victory tally to seven with a win in the Deutsche Bank Players’ Championship of Europe. Match Play Championship.
That followed an earlier win in the Celtic Manor Wales Open. Joined the European Tour MONEY AND POSITION:
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in 1991 and won his first five titles between 1995 and 2002. In 2003 he decided to make a 2008 — 37,638
fresh start after years of feeling frustrated with both his game and life situation. Since then BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T33—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
Championship.
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has worked hard with his attitude, as he has become more relaxed and content both on
and off the course. His work with his Swedish coach, Annchristine Lundstrom, has helped 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–8; in money–5; Top-10 finishes–0
enormously and he credits her for the hints she has given him to fully start taking personal
leadership. “I never thought that this day would come, where I could play up to seven weeks Kingston, James
in a row and really enjoy every round,” Karlsson said. “There are many reasons why I feel HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 180 BIRTHDATE: November 30, 1965
this way. One of them is the incredible love and support I get from my wife.” At 6-5, one BIRTHPLACE: Ottosdal, South Africa RESIDENCE: Rustenburg,
of the tallest players in golf. Son of a superintendent. In December, teamed with Henrik South Africa FAMILY: Wife, Renette; Christopher (1998), Cayla
Stenson for Sweden to win the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup in China. (2000) SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports, wildlife, nature TURNED
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T4—2008 U.S. Open. PROFESSIONAL: 1988 OTHER INFORMATION: After three sec-
MONEY AND POSITION: ond-place finishes on the European Tour, finally achieved his long-
1995 — 0 2000 — 0 2005 — 0 awaited breakthrough with a win at the 2007 South African Airways
1997 — 0 2001 — 0 2006 — 118,283 Open. Played five times on the PGA TOUR in 2008, with a best finish
1998 — 5,750 — 305 2002 — 20,072 2007 — 424,870 of T55 at the PGA Championship. In 2002, won an Audi TT Coupe for
1999 — 102,865 — 196 2003 — 0 2008 — 812,185 an ace at the 15th hole at Houghton Golf Club during the Dunhill Championship. Using a
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T4—U.S. Open; T7—British Open; T8—Masters 4-iron, the ball initially veered off line but struck some branches, dropped onto the green
Tournament. and rolled into the cup. Has won eight times on the Sunshine Tour and five times on the
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–8; in money–8; Top-10 finishes–3 Asian Tour.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T55—2008 PGA Championship.
KATAYAMA, Shingo (CAW-tuh-yaw-muh) MONEY AND POSITION:
HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 160 BIRTHDATE: January 31, 1973 2002 — 0 2004 — 19,101 2008 — 15,750
BIRTHPLACE: Ibaragi, Japan RESIDENCE: Tokyo, Japan BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T55—PGA Championship.
FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Reading, skiing TURNED 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–5; in money–3; Top-10 finishes–0
PROFESSIONAL: 1995 OTHER INFORMATION: Played five times
on the 2008 PGA TOUR, missing the cut three times, with a best
finish of T33 at the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match
Play Championship. Won the Japan PGA Championship, the Japan
Open at the Taiheiyo Masters on the Japan Golf Tour for his 26th
career victory on that Tour. Ranked first as of mid-November on the
Japan Golf Tour Order of Merit. Won twice on the 2007 Japan Golf Tour and moved into
the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking. In 2006, won third consecutive Japan Golf
Tour Order of Merit after winning three times during the season to raise career Japan Golf
Tour victory total to 21 and placing in the top three five other times. Opened 71-66 at the
2005 PGA Championship on the way to a T23 finish. Played in a career-high eight PGA
TOUR events in 2002, making the cut in two of the four majors. Became popular worldwide
player at 2001 PGA Championship, smiling and joking on the way to a T4 finish. Displayed
cowboy-style hat in performance. Closed 2000 with three wins in four weeks on Japan
Golf Tour. Stretch drive gave him first money title. At 27, youngest earnings leader since
26-year-old Jumbo Ozaki in 1973. First Japan Golf Tour win came at 1998 Sanko Grand
Summer Championship.
MONEY AND POSITION:
1995 — 0 2002 — 66,277 2006 — 82,262
1999 — 9,374 — 297 2003 — 61,499 2007 — 74,928
2000 — 0 2004 — 12,650 2008 — 0
2001 — 254,685 2005 — 96,020
Championship.
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered--5; in money--2; Top-10 finishes--0

KJELDSEN, Soren (YELLD-son)
HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 144 BIRTHDATE: May 17, 1975
M
BIRTHPLACE: Aalborg, Denmark RESIDENCE: Ascot, England
FAMILY: Wife, Charlotte; Emil (2003), Mads (2006) SPECIAL
Marksaeng, Prayad (MARK-sang)
Player biographies

INTERESTS: Movies, tennis TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1995
BIRTHPLACE: Hua Hin, Thailand RESIDENCE: Bangkok, Thailand
OTHER INFORMATION: In 2008, captured the European Tour’s
FAMILY: Wife, Prapaporn; Piyaphat (9/28/95), Pryabhute (10/26/97)
season-ending Volvo Masters by two strokes over England’s Anthony
OTHER INFORMATION: Won in consecutive weeks on the Japan
Wall and Germany’s Martin Kaymer at Valderrama, Spain. It was his
Golf Tour in June of 2008 for his first victories on that Tour. Won
second career European Tour victory and pushed him into the top 50
again at the Dunlop Phoenix tournament in November. Forced
in the Official World Golf Ranking. Completed 2007 with a playoff
to withdraw from the Masters after a first-round 82 with a back
loss to Justin Rose at the Volvo Masters at Valderrama. Bogeyed the 18th hole to fall back
injury. Missed the cut at the British Open. Finished T15 at the PGA
into the playoff with Rose and Graeme McDowell. Also finished second at the BMW Asian
Championship, including a third-round 68. Has recorded six victories
Open and T2 at the Celtic Manor Wales Open on the European Tour. Recorded three top-
on the Asian Tour. As a youngster, boxed and stole golf balls while caddying at a local club
10 finishes in his last four events of 2006 to place 36th on the Order of Merit. Has been a
in Thailand in order to earn money to eat. Eventually, took bamboo golf clubs to hit those
consistent performer on the European Tour every year since his rookie year of 1998, finish-
golf balls around Hua Hin, his hometown that is located two hours south of Bangkok.
ing no worse than 67th and claiming his first European Tour title at Gleneagles in 2003.
Represented Denmark in the Eisenhower Trophy as an amateur before he qualified for the
MONEY AND POSITION:
European Tour through the Challenge Tour in 1997, missing just seven cuts in 25 events. 1999 — 0 2008 — 107,060
That year he also tested his stamina in another way by attempting to run a marathon and BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T15—PGA Championship.
he achieved a highly respectable time of three hours and 54 minutes. Has not run one since, 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–4; in money–2; Top-10 finishes–0
saying: “Once was enough for me, I try to stay in good shape but not as extreme as that!”
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 11—2008 World Golf Championships-CA
McDowell, Graeme (GREY-am)
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Championship.
MONEY AND POSITION: HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 154 BIRTHDATE: July 30, 1979
BIRTHPLACE: Portrush, Northern Ireland RESIDENCE: Portrush,
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2001 — 0 2005 — 17,667 2007 — 0

2003 — 0 2006 — 27,619 2008 — 0 Northern Ireland FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars,
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 11—World Golf Championships-CA Championship. snooker, shooting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2002 OTHER
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–3; in money–1; Top-10 finishes–0 INFORMATION: Won the European Tour’s Ballantine’s Championship
on Jeju Island, South Korea, in March 2008. Defeated Jeev Milkha
Singh in a three-hole playoff by making a tap-in birdie after his
L 7-iron approach from 179 yards landed within a foot of the hole.
Victory earned him a spot in the World Golf Championships-CA
LAWRIE, Paul Championship the following week. Won the Barclays Scottish Open by two strokes the
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 198 BIRTHDATE: January 1, 1969 week prior to the British Open. Earned a spot on the Ryder Cup team, where he had a
BIRTHPLACE: Aberdeen, Scotland RESIDENCE: Aberdeen, 2-1-0 record in his debut. Captured the 2004 Telecom Italia Open in a Monday playoff with
Scotland FAMILY: Wife: Marian; Craig Robert (1995), Michael (1998) Thomas Levet of France. Shot a record-tying 62 at St. Andrews in the first round of the
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Aberdeen Football Club, cars TURNED dunhill links championship, where he placed second. Won his first European Tour title in
PROFESSIONAL: 1986 OTHER INFORMATION: Best 2008 finish only his fourth start as a professional when he won the 2002 Volvo Scandinavian Masters
was a second at the Portugal Masters, three behind winner Alvaro at Kunsängen Golf Club, the club he represents. As an amateur, played a prominent role
Quiros of Spain. Won 2002 Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open and in Great Britain and Ireland’s retention of the Walker Cup in 2001 at Sea Island, GA. At
placed T2 in the Omega European Masters the next week. Won 2001 University of Alabama-Birmingham, McDowell was ranked the top collegiate golfer in the
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and finished second at Celtic U.S., winning the 2002 Fred Haskins Award. Out of 12 starts in 2002, won six events with
Manor on European Tour. Defeated Jean Van de Velde and Justin Leonard in four-hole a stroke average of 69.6.
playoff to win 1999 British Open. Came from 10 strokes behind -- the largest comeback in BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T2—2005 Bay Hill Invitational
major championship history -- with a final-round 67 to win at Carnoustie, just an hour from MONEY AND POSITION:
2001 — 0 2004 — 0 2007 — 52,768
his home. Birdied the last two holes of the four-hole playoff. Worked as assistant under the 2002 — 31,910 2005 — 814,359 2008 — 182,545
late Doug Smart at Banchory, near Aberdeen, after leaving school at 17. The club named 2003 — 9,620 2006 — 357,902 — 169
the 14th hole after him. Made Ryder Cup debut in 1999 at Brookline, hitting the opening BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T15—PGA Championship; T19—British Open.
tee shot and claiming 31/2 points. Awarded honorary law doctorate from Robert Gordon’s 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–4; in money–4; Top-10 finishes–0
University in his native Aberdeen. Made an Honorary Life Member of European Tour, then
awarded the MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1999 British Open.
MONEY AND POSITION:
1995 — 8,733 — 263 2001 — 19,312 2006 — 0
1996 — 0 2002 — 50,335 2007 — 0
1998 — 0 2003 — 225,974 2008 — 0
1999 — 562,234 — 72 2004 — 32,663
2000 — 249,735 — 147 2005 — 19,154

McGinley, Paul MONTGOMERIE, Colin
HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 165 BIRTHDATE: December 16, 1966 HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 198 BIRTHDATE: June 23, 1963
BIRTHPLACE: Dublin, Ireland RESIDENCE: Sunningdale, England BIRTHPLACE: Glasgow, Scotland RESIDENCE: London, England
FAMILY: Wife, Alison; Niamh (1999), Killian (2000), Maia (2002) FAMILY: Wife, Gaynor; Olivia (1993), Venetia (1996), Cameron
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer, music, Formula 1 racing TURNED (1998) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Music, cars, reading, films TURNED
PROFESSIONAL: 1991 OTHER INFORMATION: Best 2008 finish PROFESSIONAL: 1987 OTHER INFORMATION: The most prolific
was a runner-up at the KLM Open on the European Tour, where he British golfer in European Tour history, with 31 titles and a record
had seven top-10s. Had 0-1-2 record in Europe’s 2006 Ryder Cup vic- seven consecutive Order of Merits for annual earnings from 1993-99
tory in home country of Ireland. Finished T3, a PGA TOUR career best, and an eighth in 2005. Best 2008 finish was a second at the French
at the 2005 NEC Invitational at Firestone after being one stroke out Open on the European Tour, four behind winner Pablo Larrazabal.
of the lead after 54 holes. Won the season-ending Volvo Masters to place a career-best Finished T9 in the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship.
third on the 2005 European Tour Order of Merit. Captured the title on a gimpy knee. Earlier Defeated Jim Furyk (3 and 2) and Charles Howell III (1 up) before falling to runner-up
in the European Tour season, lost to Angel Cabrera in a playoff at the BMW Championship Stewart Cink, 4 and 2, in the third round. Missed the cut at the U.S. Open and PGA
and then fell to Michael Campbell in the HSBC World Match Play Championship. Totaled Championship and finished T58 at the British Open. In July 2007, ended a 19-month winless
2-0-1 record at the 2004 Ryder Cup after securing the clinching point in the 2002 Ryder Cup streak with a victory at the Smurfit Kappa European Open at The K Club to surpass Nick
by scoring a halve with American Jim Furyk. In 2001, won third European Tour title at The Faldo’s previous Tour record of 30 wins. Shot a final-round 65 to beat Niclas Fasth by one
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Celtic Manor Resort Wales Open. Earned first two titles at 1996 Hohe Brucke Open and stroke. Trails Seve Ballesteros (50 wins) and Bernhard Langer (42) on the career European
1997 Oki Pro-Am. Original love was Gaelic football, but concentrated on golf after suffering Tour victory list. European Tour Player of the Year five times. At the 2006 U.S. Open at
broken left kneecap at age 19. Played in 1991 Walker Cup, helping Liam White beat Phil Winged Foot, was the runner-up after a double bogey on 72nd hole dropped him from the
Mickelson and Bob May. Gained European Tour card at first visit to Qualifying School that lead. It marked his third runner-up finish at the U.S. Open after runner-up finishes to Ernie
year. With Padraig Harrington, won World Cup of Golf at Kiawah Island, SC in November Els in 1994 (18-hole playoff) and 1997 and the fifth second-place finish in a major (also 2005
1997. Has an extensive gymnasium in one of his garages. British Open and 1995 PGA, a sudden-death playoff loss to Steve Elkington). Eight-time
2
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T3—2005 World Golf Championships-NEC Ryder Cupper led the European Team to a victory in Ireland in 2006, scoring two points in
Invitational. the competition. He improved his career record to 20-9-7, including 6-0-2 in singles. In 2002,
Player Biographies
MONEY AND POSITION: accorded Honorary Lifetime Membership to European Tour in recognition of unprecedented
1993 — 0 2000 — 38,717 2005 — 139,017 five successive Harry Vardon Trophies for Order of Merit titles. Won the Skins Game at the
1996 — 31,388 — 219 2001 — 57,079 2006 — 130,734 end of 2000, his first victory in America. Born in Scotland, raised in Yorkshire where father,
1997 — 9,131 — 279 2002 — 120,823 2007 — 144,152 James, was a company director. Attended Houston Baptist University. Father retired as
1998 — 0 2003 — 41,330 2008 — 0 Royal Troon secretary in 1997. Received Member of the British Empire (MBE) from H.M. the
1999 — 0 2004 — 215,101 Queen in 1998 and Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2005 from Prince Charles.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T27—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone PGA TOUR PLAYOFF RECORD: 0-2
Invitational. BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISHES: 2—1995 PGA Championship, 1997 U.S. Open,
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–1; in money–1; Top-10 finishes–0 2005 British Open, T2—1994 U.S. Open, 1996 THE PLAYERS Championship, 2006 U.S.
Open.
McIlroy, Rory MONEY AND POSITION:
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 160 BIRTHDATE: May 4, 1989 1992 — 98,045 — 132 1998 — 321,823 — 97 2004 — 96,479
BIRTHPLACE: Hollywood, Northern Ireland RESIDENCE: Hollywood, 1993 — 17,992 — 221 1999 — 369,651 — 111 2005 — 962,069
Northern Ireland FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars, 1994 — 213,828 — 87 2000 — 409,044 2006 — 501,249
tennis, movies, music, Manchester United soccer TURNED 1995 — 335,617 — 53 2001 — 102,762 2007 — 35,989
PROFESSIONAL: 2007 OTHER INFORMATION: A year after turn- 1996 — 421,011 — 48 2002 — 188,095 2008 — 21,284
ing pro, had a successful season on the 2008 European Tour, with six 1997 — 578,991 — 37 2003 — 50,523
top-10s, including a second at the Omega European Masters. Lost a BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T9—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play
playoff to China’s Lin Wenotang in November at teh UBS Hong Kong Championship.
Open. Turned pro in 2007 after a stellar amateur career where he 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–7; in money–4; Top-10 finishes–1
was the world’s top-ranked amateur. Caught the public’s attention with a 3-under 68 in the
first round of the 2007 British Open at Carnoustie, the only bogey-free round of the day. He
turned professional after representing Great Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup. Made O
the cut in his first professional event at The Quinn Direct British Masters and finished third
in his second professional event, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, earning enough Otto, Hennie
money to assure his place in the top 115 to become the youngest and quickest affiliate HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 181 BIRTHDATE: June 25, 1976
member to secure his card, in just two events. Finished T4 in his third event, the Open de BIRTHPLACE: Boksburg, South Africa RESIDENCE: Boksburg,
Madrid Valle Romano. Played his first professional event as a 16 year old in 2005 at The South Africa FAMILY: Wife, Liezel; Hendrik (2005) SPECIAL
Belfry. Shot a course-record 61 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in 2005. Destined to become a INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1998
professional golfer from the moment he recorded a 40-yard drive at age 2. OTHER INFORMATION: Won for the first time on the European
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T42—2007 British Open Tour in May 2008 when, just weeks after relinquishing a five-shot
MONEY AND POSITION: lead entering the final round of the Madeira Islands Open, he survived
2007 — 0 a late charge from England’s Oliver Wilson to win the Methorios
Capital Italian Open by one stroke. Missed the cut at the British Open
and PGA Championship. Learned the game playing alongside the likes of South Africans
Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Mark McNulty. Was a good rugby player, but chose golf when
a scheduled conflict arose between the two sports. Required a Medical Extension on the
European Tour at the end of 2002 following a back operation. Secured his playing rights
on the 2004 European Tour with the help of a top-10 finish in the British Open, his first
major championship appearance, and a tie for fifth in the Trophée Lancôme in 2003. Also
a multiple winner in South Africa with victories including the prestigious South African
Tour Championship in 2003. One of the first South Africans to work with renowned sports
psychologist Jos Vanstiphout.
MONEY AND POSITION:
2003 — 108,093 2007 — 0
2004 — 0 2008 — 0

Q Singh, Jeev Milkha
HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 165 BIRTHDATE: December 15, 1971
BIRTHPLACE: Chandigarh, India RESIDENCE: Chandigarh, India
Quiros, Alvaro (CEAR-ohs) FAMILY: Wife, Kudrat SPECIAL INTERESTS: Movies TURNED
Player biographies

PROFESSIONAL: 1993 OTHER INFORMATION: Won the Barclays
BIRTHPLACE: La Linea, Spain RESIDENCE: Cadiz, Spain
Singapore Open on the Asian Tour in mid-November 2008, beat-
FAMILY: Single SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer, music, friends
ing Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington by one. Lost in a three-hole
OTHER INFORMATION: Won the Portugal Masters on the European
playoff in March of 2008 at the Ballantine’s Championship on Jeju
Tour in October 2008, holding off Robert Karlsson and former British
Island, South Korea, on the European Tour. But the second-place
Open champion Paul Lawrie to win by three strokes for his second
performance earned him a spot in the following week’s World Golf
career European Tour victory. Dedicated the win to his countryman
Championships-CA Championship. Made 18 pars in the final round to win the Bank Austria
Seve Ballesteros. Captured his first European Tour victory at the
Golf Open on the European Tour. Won for the third time on the Japan Golf Tour in July with
2007 Alfred Dunhill Championship on his first appearance as a full
a victory at the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup. Despite being hampered
European Tour member. Damaged tendons and ligaments in his left wrist during the Open
by an injured tendon in his right foot, shared the first-round lead at the PGA Championship
de España and did not play for five months from May until October 2007. Won his place
with a 2-under 68 and went on to finish T9. It was his first top-10 in a major championship
on the 2007 European Tour through the Challenge Tour rankings and then subsequently
in eight career starts and the first major top-10 for an Indian golfer. Also finished T25 at the
improved his European Tour status at the 2006 Qualifying School. One of the longest driv-
Masters earlier in the year. Had an excellent year on three Tours in 2007, winning in Europe
ers on the European Tour, leading the circuit in driving distance in 2007 (308.2-yard aver-
and Japan and finishing in the top-10 at the PGA Championship. Had career year on the
age) and 2008 (309.7). Coached by former Ryder Cup player and four-time European Tour
European Tour in 2006, winning the Volvo China Open at Beijing in April and finishing it with
champion José Rivero, whom he cites as one of the biggest influences on his career. Won
a win in the Volvo Masters at Valderrama, Spain in late October. Latter victory pushed him
the 2004 Biarritz Cup in France as an amateur and represented Spain in the 2004 World
to 77th in the Official World Golf Ranking. The first Indian golfer to qualify for the European
Amateur Team Championship in Puerto Rico, where Spain placed second to the United
Tour took advantage of Sergio Garcia’s bogey on the 72nd hole to win the Volvo Masters as
States team, which included PGA TOUR members Ryan Moore and Spencer Levin.
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Singh finished one stroke ahead of Garcia, Padraig Harrington and Luke Donald. Concluded
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T28—2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya,
the year with consecutive wins on the Japan Golf Tour at the Casio World Open and Golf
Puerto Rico Open presented by Banco Popular.
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Nippon Series JT Cup, moving to 47th in the World Ranking. Suffered from a wrist injury
MONEY AND POSITION:
2008 — 45,066 for several years before his big 2006 season, where he placed 16th on the European Tour’s
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T28—Mayakoba Golf Classic at Riviera Maya, Puerto Order of Merit. Played in PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament in 2001 and 2002. In 2002, shot
Rico Open presented by Banco Popular. final-round 77 to miss card. Represented India in 1996 Alfred Dunhill Cup, beating Andrew
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered--2; in money--2; Top-10 finishes--0 Coltart as India pulled an upset of Scotland. Won first amateur tournament in India at age
13. Father, Milkha (nicknamed the “Flying Sikh”), was an Olympic sprinter in the 1960 and
1964 Summer Olympics. Mother, Nirmal Kaur, is the former captain of India’s national
S volleyball team. Undergoes yoga exercises in mornings before playing. Was awarded the
“Padma Shri,” the highest award for a citizen from the Government of India, in 2007
SCHWARTZEL, Charl (CHAR-ul SCHWORT-zul) MONEY AND POSITION:
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 140 BIRTHDATE: August 2001 — 0 2006 — 16,676 2008 — 252,849
31, 1984 BIRTHPLACE: Johannesburg, South Africa 2002 — 12,794 2007 — 79,179
RESIDENCE: Verceeniging, South Africa SPECIAL BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T9—PGA Championship.
INTERESTS: Hunting, cars TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2002 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–5; in money–4; Top-10 finishes–1
OTHER INFORMATION: Clinched his third European Tour title with
a victory at the Madrid Masters, despite battling illness all week, as
he rallied towards the end of the 2008 season to finish inside the
Order of Merit Top 30. His other highlights were finishing third at the
Qatar Masters, one of seven top-10 finishes, and also tied for fifth
at The Quinn Insurance British Masters. Won the 2007 Open de Espana on the European
Tour for his second career European Tour title. Won the Vodacom Tour Championship on
the Sunshine Tour in his native South Africa in February 2006. Captured his first victory on
the European Tour, the dunhill championship, in his native country, in the second event of
the 2005 season. Followed that with a T2 the following week in the South African Airways
Open, helping him top the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit in South Africa for the first time.
Became the third-youngest player to secure his European Tour card through the Qualifying
School when, at age 18 years and 81 days, he claimed 24th place in 2002. Was also the
second youngest South African to earn full membership of the European Tour after Dale
Hayes. Arrived at the Qualifying School as a highly promising amateur with victories in the
Brabazon Trophy and Indian Amateur Championship and having represented South Africa
in the Eisenhower Trophy in Malaysia.
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T18—2005 World Golf Championships-American
Express Championship.
MONEY AND POSITION:
2003 — 0 2006 — 108,282 2008 — 16,250
2005 — 0 2007 — 77,803
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T52—PGA Championship.

STEnson, Henrik TANIHARA, Hideto
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 BIRTHDATE: April 5, 1976 HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 170 BIRTHDATE: November 16, 1978
BIRTHPLACE: Gothenburg, Sweden RESIDENCE: Sharjah, BIRTHPLACE: Hiroshima, Japan RESIDENCE: Tokyo, Japan
United Arab Emirates FAMILY: Wife, Emma; Lisa (2007) SPECIAL FAMILY: Wife, Ayaka TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2000 OTHER
INTERESTS: Movies, music, fishing, fast cars TURNED INFORMATION: Won twice on the 2008 Japan Golf Tour, at the
PROFESSIONAL: 1999 OTHER INFORMATION: Finished third KSB Cup and Panasonic Open. Missed the cut at the British Open
at the 2008 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play in his only PGA TOUR start. Also won twice on the 2007 Japan Golf
Championship, defeating Justin Leonard in the consolation final 3 Tour, at the Fujisankei Classic and the Suntory Open, for the second
and 2. Fell to eventual champion Tiger Woods in the semifinals, 2 consecutive season. Posted a T5 at the 2006 British Open, missing the
up. Recorded his second top-10 of the season with a T10 at THE best finish by a Japanese player in a British Open by a stroke (Massy
PLAYERS. Making his 14th start in a major championship, posted first career top-10 finish Kuramoto, T4, 1982). Joined the PGA TOUR as a rookie in 2005 after finishing T21 at the
with a T3 at the British Open. In the next major championship, the PGA Championship, 2004 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament. Finished 223rd on the money list. Japan Golf Tour
finished T4. Was one stroke back after 54 holes, but a closing 2-over 72 dropped him to Rookie of the Year in 2003. Tied the nine-hole Japan Golf Tour record with a 28 on the
T4, his second top-10 in 14 major championship starts. Competed in the first three events front nine (eight birdies) in the first round of the 2004 Sun Chlorella Classic. Introduced to
of the PGA TOUR Playoffs, making the cut at the Deutsche Bank Championship and BMW game by father.
Championship. Had a 1-2-1 record in the Ryder Cup. Withstood challenges of three-time BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T5—2006 British Open.
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champion Ernie Els, No. 1-ranked Tiger Woods, fellow Swede Niclas Fasth and England’s MONEY AND POSITION:
Ross Fisher to win the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club. A 7-foot birdie 2003 — 0 2005 — 62,832 — 224 2007 — 0
putt on the final green gave him a one-stroke victory over Els, his playing partner for four 2004 — 41,729 2006 — 310,831 2008 — 0
days. In first start as an official member of the PGA TOUR, won the Accenture Match BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 70—World Golf Championships-CA Championship.
Play Championship, defeating defending champion Geoff Ogilvy 2 and 1 in the 36-hole 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–1; in money–0; Top-10 finishes–0
championship match. Fourth player from Sweden to win on TOUR. First TOUR rookie to
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win in 2007 and the third player to collect first TOUR title at the Accenture Match Play
Championship. In 2006, finished T3 in his first career start at THE PLAYERS Championship. W
Player Biographies
Was two strokes back of the leader through 54 holes, but closed with 1-over 73. Won
the 2006 BMW International Open on the European Tour in a one-hole playoff over Retief Westwood, Lee
Goosen and Padraig Harrington after capturing the Commercialbank Qatar Masters earlier HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 205 BIRTHDATE: April 24, 1973
in the year. In first Ryder Cup appearance in 2006, went 1-1-1 in European victory. Won the BIRTHPLACE: Worksop, England RESIDENCE: Worksop, England
2004 Heritage at Woburn on the European Tour. Captured first European Tour title at the FAMILY: Wife, Laurae; Samuel (2001), Poppy (2004) SPECIAL
2001 Benson and Hedges International. Played the European Challenge Tour in 2000 and INTERESTS: Films, snooker, cars, Nottingham Forest football club
won the money title with eight top-10s that included three wins. A family friend introduced TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993 OTHER INFORMATION: Finished
him to the game. His father, Ingemar, started two years later but his 15-year-old sister No. 57 on the PGA TOUR money list, his best showing since finishing
Ulrika tried it before and decided to stick to horse riding. Got down to scratch at 18 and in No. 46 in 1998, but opted not to retain membership for 2009. Posted
1994 played for Swedish boys. A year later graduated to the national side and had a suc- his best finish in a major championship with a third at the 2008 U.S.
cessful amateur career by representing Sweden in the 1998 Eisenhower Trophy in Chile. Open, one stroke shy of the 18-hole Tiger Woods-Rocco Mediate
Wife Emma played golf at the University of South Carolina. Henrik spent time practicing playoff. Had a long birdie try on the 72nd hole to join the playoff. Has finished in the top-
at the school’s practice facility. In December, teamed with Robert Karlsson for Sweden to 10 of a major six times in 40 starts. Three of those have come at the U.S. Open – third in
win the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup in China. The following week, won the Nedbank 2008, T5 in 2000 and T7 in 1998. Finished T2 at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
Challenge in South Africa by nine strokes. Invitational. Shared the third-round lead, but closed with 1-under 69 to finish second.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 2007 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Finished third on the European Tour Order of Merit. Had an 0-2-2 record in the Ryder Cup at
Championship. Valhalla. A member of both the European Tour and the PGA TOUR for the third consecutive
MONEY AND POSITION: season in 2007. Captured his first European Tour victory in nearly four years, capturing the
2001 — 0 2006 — 582,303 2008 — 1,238,118 Valle Romano Open de Andalucia in Spain in early May 2007. Followed that win up with a
2005 — 53,919 2007 — 1,897,554 — 40 victory at The Quinn Direct British Masters in September. Finished outside of the top 175
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: 3—World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play on the PGA TOUR money list in eight starts and played under the Past Champion status on
Championship, British Open; T4—PGA Championship; T10—THE PLAYERS Championship. the PGA TOUR in 2008. Named as a Captain’s Choice for the 2006 European Ryder Cup
2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–9; in money–8; Top-10 finishes–4 team, and posted a 3-0-2 record. Career Ryder Cup record is 14-10-5. Fourth at the 2004
British Open in Scotland, the highest finish by a European player at Royal Troon. Went
4-0-1 in the 2004 European Ryder Cup victory, sharing the high point total with teammate
T Sergio Garcia. Ended three years out of the limelight with an emotional victory in the
2003 BMW International Open with a back-nine 30 in the final round. A month later, beat
TANIGUCHI, Toru (TORE-oo tan-uh-GOO-chee) Ernie Els by a shot to win the dunhill links championship at St. Andrews. Captured the
HEIGHT: 5-5 WEIGHT: 160 BIRTHDATE: February 10, 2000 European Tour Volvo Order of Merit in the last tournament of the year. Successfully
1968 BIRTHPLACE: Nara, Japan RESIDENCE: Nara, Japan defended his Smurfit title in 2000 to go with wins in the Deutsche Bank-SAP Open, The
FAMILY: Single TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992 OTHER Compaq European Grand Prix, the Volvo Scandinavian Masters, the Belgacom Open and
INFORMATION: Played seven times on the 2008 PGA TOUR, with a the Cisco World Match Play Championship. Joined Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Colin
best finish of T26 at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship. Montgomerie as the only players to win six times in a season in Europe. Made his big
Won three times on the 2007 Japan Golf Tour to capture the Order of breakthrough in the United States when he captured the 1998 Freeport McDermott Classic.
Merit. Has won 14 times on the Japan Golf Tour. In 2002, won four Took up game at age 13 with a half-set bought by grandparents. Math teacher father, John,
times and finished first in the Order of Merit. In 2001, finished third at took up game at same time to give his son encouragement. Talented sportsman at school,
the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. played rugby, cricket and soccer. Married Laurae Coltart, sister of fellow European Tour
Defeated Bob Estes, Vijay Singh, Stuart Appleby and countryman Shigeki Maruyama before player Andrew, in January 1999. Has won on every continent after collecting the Dimension
falling to eventual champion Steve Stricker in the semifinals. Beat Ernie Els in the third- Data Pro-Am (partnering with his dad) in South Africa in January 2000.
place match. First career victory came in the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant Tournament. Finished PGA TOUR VICTORIES (1): 1998 Freeport-McDermott Classic.
T88 at the 2000 PGA TOUR National Qualifying Tournament, thereby missing qualifying for MONEY AND POSITION:
fully-exempt status on the 2001 Nationwide Tour by one stroke. 1995 — 6,380 — 288 2000 — 293,303 2005 — 501,267 — 142
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: 3—2001 World Golf Championships-Accenture 1996 — 0 2001 — 76,821 2006 — 630,566 — 130
Match Play Championship. 1997 — 155,645 — 138 2002 — 94,710 2007 — 288,280 — 177
MONEY AND POSITION: 1998 — 599,586 — 46 2003 — 63,590 2008 — 1,550,880 — 57
1998 — 0 2003 — 0 2007 — 21,594 1999 — 384,097 — 106 2004 — 526,899
2001 — 187,914 2005 — 38,880 2008 — 16,120 BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISHES: T2—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
2002 — 170,510 2006 — 0 Invitational; 3—U.S. Open.
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T26—World Golf Championships-CA Championship. 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–10; in money–7; Top-10 finishes–2

Wilson, Oliver
HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 168 BIRTHDATE: September 14,
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1980 BIRTHPLACE: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
RESIDENCE: London, England FAMILY: Single SPECIAL
Yano, Azuma (YAN-oh)
Player biographies
HEIGHT: 5-9 WEIGHT: 145 BIRTHDATE: July 6, 1977

INTERESTS: Sports, music, fitness TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2003
BIRTHPLACE: Gunma, Japan SPECIAL INTERESTS: Drawing
OTHER INFORMATION: Opened up the 2009 European Tour season
OTHER INFORMATION: Was ranked second on the Japan Golf
with a runner-up finish at the HSBC Champions, falling to Sergio
Tour Order of Merit in mid-November after winning twice late in the
Garcia on the second playoff hole. It was the ninth runner-up finish
season. Two wins came in a streak where he finished in the top-10
of his career on the European Tour. Has continued to progress on
in 10 consecutive tournaments. Has played in three career PGA TOUR
the European Tour, qualifying for the Ryder Cup with a solid 2008
events - a T43 at the 2006 Disney tournament, a T65 at the 2007 Sony
season that included runner-up finishes in the BMW PGA Championship, Italian Open,
Open in Hawaii and a missed cut at the 2008 British Open. Won for
South African Airways Open and a T2 at the Volvo China Open. That move fell in line with
the first time on the Japan Golf Tour at the 2005 Yomimuri Memorial.
improving his Order of Merit position from 97th in his Rookie Year in 2005, to 71st in 2006,
Famous for his colorful clothing.
30th in 2007 and 11th in 2008. At the Ryder Cup, teamed with Henrik Stenson to defeat the
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T43—2006 FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World
USA’s Phil Mickelson and Anthony Kim in Foursomes. Became the first player in history to
Resort.
represent Europe against the U.S. without having won a professional tournament. Almost
MONEY AND POSITION:
claimed his first European Tour title on two occasions in 2007, losing in a playoff to Anton 2006 — 14,007 2007 — 10,920 2008 — 0
Haig for the Johnnie Walker Classic in March and finishing second behind Andres Romero 2008 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered–1; in money–0; Top-10 finishes–0
in the Deutsche Bank Players’ Championship of Europe in July. Also on the winning Great
Britain and Ireland Seve Trophy team in September 2007 where he won twice with fellow
Englishman Simon Dyson. A member of the victorious Great Britain and Ireland Walker
Cup team in 2003 before he turned professional later that year. Qualified for the European
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Tour through the 2004 Challenge Tour Rankings. Played collegiately at Augusta (GA) State
University from 2000-03. Won four tournaments and was a three-time All-American. Has
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pledged his support to Dare UK, the British arm of a worldwide anti-drugs educational
program, and he is also a Youth Ambassador for the Golf Foundation. Has own website,
www.oliver-wilson.com
BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T27—2008 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
Invitational.
MONEY AND POSITION:
2006 — 0 2007 — 0 2008 — 35,709
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: T27—World Golf Championships-Bridgestone
Invitational.
WOOSNAM, Ian
HEIGHT: 5-5 WEIGHT: 168 BIRTHDATE: March 2, 1958
BIRTHPLACE: Oswestry, Wales RESIDENCE: Jersey, Channel
Islands FAMILY: Wife, Glendryth; Daniel (1985), Rebecca (1988),
Ami (1991) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, snooker, sports TURNED
PROFESSIONAL: 1976 OTHER INFORMATION: 1991 Masters
champion finished 44th at the 2008 Masters in his only PGA TOUR
start. Joined the Champions Tour upon his 50th birthday in the spring
of 2008 and played in eight events, with a T13 his best individual
performance in the Senior British Open. Captained the European
Team to a victory in the 2006 Ryder Cup Matches at The K Club in Ireland. Was the third
Welshman to lead the European side, following five-time captain Dai Rees and one-time
captain Brian Huggett. Became the oldest winner in the history of the Cisco World Match
Play Championship in 2001 (unofficial European Tour event) at age 43, defeating Padraig
Harrington, 2 and 1, in the finals at Wentworth Club’s West Course in Surrey, England.
Victory was his third Cisco Match Play Championship title. T3 at 2001 British Open, match-
ing best finish of career (1986) there. Entered final round tied for the lead with three other
players. After making birdie from 6 inches on the par-3 first hole to re-claim a share of the
lead, it was discovered that he had 15 clubs in his bag. Was penalized two strokes for the
violation. Woosnam still managed a final-round 71. Has 28 career European Tour victories
to go with two PGA TOUR wins. Member of eight consecutive European Ryder Cup squads
(1983-97). Both parents are Welsh and he learned the game on the local Llanmynech course
(15 holes in Wales, three in England) on the border. Worked on family farm for six months
after leaving school. Credits his stocky but powerful physique to lifting heavy hay bales.
Used to travel in camper van and eat tins of beans to save money when an aspiring pro.
Twice headed Volvo Order of Merit (1987, ‘90). European Tour Player of the Year in 1987.
Lives in Jersey, Channel Islands.
PGA TOUR VICTORIES (2): 1991 USF&G Classic, Masters Tournament.
MONEY AND POSITION:
1984 — 0 1993 — 55,426 — 176 2001 — 225,878
1986 — 4,000 — 233 1994 — 51,895 — 188 2002 — 26,732
1987 — 3,980 — 236 1995 — 174,464 — 106 2003 — 13,432
1988 — 8,464 — 219 1996 — 41,696 — 203 2004 — 0
1989 — 146,323 — 97 1997 — 40,738 — 216 2005 — 0
1990 — 72,138 — 156 1998 — 123,005 — 174 2006 — 0
1991 — 485,023 — 30 1999 — 104,478 — 195 2008 — 26,250
1992 — 52,046 — 173 2000 — 40,342
BEST 2008 PGA TOUR FINISH: 44—Masters Tournament.

Definitions
Special Temporary Member: Category 1A: • Tournament winners whose victories were considered official
A non-member of the PGA TOUR who wins an amount of official money, when that no longer qualify for groupings category 1 and who played
combined with money earned in official money World Golf Championships events, in five or more PGA TOUR co-sponsored or approved events
equal to or greater than the amount won by the 150th finisher on the previous or 10 or more combined PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and
year’s Official PGA TOUR Money List. He must join within 60 days after becom- Nationwide Tour co-sponsored events in previous year.
ing eligible. The non-member is eligible to receive a maximum of seven Sponsor • Former winners of THE PLAYERS Championship, Masters
Exemptions before reaching Special Temporary Member status and unlimited Tournament, U.S. Open, British Open and PGA Championship
Sponsor Exemptions thereafter. who no longer qualify for category 1.
World Golf Championships money: Category 2: • PGA TOUR members who play out of the Top 125 and Top 125
Money earned by players who are members of the PGA TOUR at the beginning of Non-members categories.
the year and by those who become Regular Members during the year (win an event • Players with 50 or more career cuts made in official money
or earn an immediate promotion by winning three times on the Nationwide Tour) in PGA TOUR co-sponsored or approved tournaments who played
official World Golf Championships events (World Golf Championships-Accenture in five or more PGA TOUR co-sponsored or approved events
Match Play Championship, World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, or 10 or more combined PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and
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World Golf Championships-CA Championship) will be included on the Official PGA Nationwide Tour co-sponsored events in the previous year.
TOUR Money List. Any money won in World Golf Championships events prior to a • Players within the top 50 on the current Official World Golf
player becoming a member during the season will not count towards the Official Ranking list.
PGA TOUR Money List. Also, prize money earned by a non-member or Special Category 3: All others.
Temporary Member in an official World Golf Championships event will be deemed Voting Member:
not to be official and will not be included on the Official PGA TOUR Money List or A non-voting member can become a voting member by playing in at least 15 PGA
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Official PGA TOUR Career Money List. TOUR co-sponsored or approved tournaments in a calendar year. He must play in
at least 15 PGA TOUR co-sponsored or approved tournaments in each calendar
Player Biographies
Use Non-member Money List to determine:
Eligibility for Invitationals (i.e., Arnold Plamer Invitational, Crowne Plaza year to retain voting membership. He must also attend at least one player meeting
Invitational, Memorial) designated by the PGA TOUR during each calendar year.
Moving from Category 3 to Category 2 for groupings purposes Rookie Eligibility:
(3 times a year) A player’s rookie year is defined as the year in which he becomes a PGA TOUR
Use Non-member Money plus World Golf Championships Earnings List member (including Special Temporary Members) and plays in 10 or more events
as a member or finishes in the Top 125 as a member on the Official PGA TOUR
to determine:
Money List, whichever occurs first. Previously, a player’s rookie year was defined
Special Temporary Membership
as the year in which he played his 10th official money event as a PGA TOUR
Membership for Next Year (Top 125 Non-member Category)
Member (including events played as a Special Temporary Member) or finished in
Qualifying Tournament Exemption into Final Stage
the Top 125 on the Official PGA TOUR Money List, (or earned official money plus
Tee Time Categories: World Golf Championships money equal to or in excess of the 125th place on the
Category 1: • PGA TOUR members currently in a tournament winners cat- Official PGA TOUR Money List), whichever came first. PGA TOUR members who
egory. Non-members, who if they were members, would be in have played in at least 15 official money tournaments vote on this award at the
a tournament winners category. end of the official money season. Players are nominated for the award by the
• PGA TOUR Life Members (member for 15 years and won 20 Players Advisory Council.
events). Nationwide Tour Alumnus/Graduate:
• Top 25 on Official PGA TOUR Career Money List through A Nationwide Tour alumnus is a player who has played a minimum of seven events
the end of the preceding year. during a particular Nationwide Tour season. A Nationwide Tour graduate is a
player who qualified for the PGA TOUR via the Nationwide Tour.
Tournament Exemptions
Finishing at a certain point on the final PGA TOUR Money List gains Top 80 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
exemptions into other future events as follows: Top 125 PGA TOUR card
THE PLAYERS Championship
Top 30 U.S. Open AT&T National
Masters (also FedExCup Top 30*) Top 126-150 Limited 2009 PGA TOUR starts
Top 70 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard
Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley *British Open also uses the top 30 from the previous year’s FedExCup points list.
2009 PGA TOUR Rookies

(Career cuts made-starts in parentheses; professional starts unless noted) 2008 Nationwide Tour Graduates (16):
Ricky Barnes (4-18 pro, 3-6 amateur), Matt Bettencourt (0-0), Kris Blanks
2008 PGA TOUR Qualifying Tournament (12): (0-0), Jeff Klauk (0-1), Colt Knost (3-8 pro, 1-1 amateur), Marc Leishman
Tyler Aldridge (0-0),Matthew Borchert (0-0), Wil Collins (1-3), Derek Fathauer (0-0), Spencer Levin (5-11 pro, 1-1 amateur), Bill Lunde (1-3), David Mathis
(0-2 amateur), Troy Kelly (0-1), James Nitties (0-0), James Oh (0-0), Leif (0-5), Scott Piercy (8-20), Aron Price (0-2), Rick Price (0-2), Brendon Todd
Olson (0-1), Webb Simpson (2-5 pro, 1-2 amateur), Brian Vranesh (0-0), Aaron (0-0), Peter Tomasulo (2-4), Matt Weibring (0-4), Casey Wittenberg (9-21
Watkins (0-1), Gary Woodland (0-0). pro, 2-5 amateur).

2009 International Players on the PGA TOUR
Player biographies
Argentina (3) Fiji (1) South Africa (7)

Angel Cabrera Vijay Singh Fulton Allem
Jose Coceres Tim Clark
Andres Romero Ernie Els
David Frost
Retief Goosen
Trevor Immelman
Rory Sabbatini
Germany (2)
Alex Cejka
Australia (24) Bernhard Langer
Steve Allan
Robert Allenby
Stuart Appleby
Aaron Baddeley South Korea (4)
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Greg Chalmers K.J. Choi

Jason Day Kevin Na
India (1)
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Steve Elkington Charlie Wi

Mathew Goggin Arjun Atwal Y.E. Yang
Nathan Green
Mark Hensby
Matt Jones
Stephen Leaney
Marc Leishman
Peter Lonard Ireland (1) Spain (2)
Jarrod Lyle Padraig Harrington
James Nitties Sergio Garcia
Greg Norman Jose Maria Olazabal
Geoff Ogilvy
Nick O’Hern
Rod Pampling
Craig Parry
Aron Price Japan (2)
Adam Scott Ryuji Imada Sweden (7)
John Senden Shigeki Maruyama Daniel Chopra
Mathias Gronberg
Gabriel Hjertstedt
Fredrik Jacobson
Richard S. Johnson
Jesper Parnevik
Canada (3) New Zealand (4) Carl Pettersson
Stephen Ames Craig Perks
Ian Leggatt Phil Tataurangi
Mike Weir Grant Waite
Tim Wilkinson
Trinidad & Tobago (1)

Stephen Ames
Colombia (1)
Camilo Villegas Paraguay (1)
Carlos Franco
Zimbabwe (2)
Brendon de Jonge
Nick Price
England (6)
Paul Casey Scotland (2) 2009 International Summary
Brian Davis Martin Laird 74 International players
Luke Donald Sandy Lyle from
Greg Owen 19 countries
Ian Poulter
Justin Rose

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Vijay Singh won three times in 2008, including the

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HEIGHT: 6-2 EDUCATION: Miami (Ohio) University (1996, Sports

parents as his heroes.

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Robert Allenby (allen-bee)

HEIGHT: 6-1 SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing

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FULL NAME: Stephen Michael Ames EDUCATION: Boca Raton (Business Administration)

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FULL NAME: Stuart Appleby TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1992

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Tommy Armour III

HEIGHT: 6-2 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981

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FULL NAME: Albert Woody Austin II FAMILY: Wife, Shannon; Parker, Peyton

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Easiest 18th Holes in 2008

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David Berganio, Jr.

HEIGHT: 5-11 TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993