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Notah Begay IIINotah Begay III, the only full-blooded Native American on the PGA TOUR, was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Notah secured a scholarship to Stanford University where he earned a degree in Economics in addition to earning All-American Honors three times and leading the golf team to a National Championship in 1994. [read more] Notah Begay III, the only full-blooded Native American on the PGA TOUR, was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Notah secured a scholarship to Stanford University where he earned a degree in Economics in addition to earning All-American Honors three times and leading the golf team to a National Championship in 1994. In addition to winning 4 PGA TOUR tournaments, Notah became only the third player in the history of professional golf to shoot 59 in a professional event and partnered with good friend Tiger Woods in the 2000 President’s Cup. When Notah is not on the golf course, he dedicates his time to positively impacting the Native American community. In 2005, Notah launched The Notah Begay III Foundation. The Foundation works to battle obesity and diabetes in the Native American youth. In addition, Notah owns a golf course development firm and works exclusively with Native communities to develop world-class golf properties. Notah was named one of Golf Magazine’s Innovators of the Year in 2009 and has also been named one of the Top 100 Sports Educators in the world by the Institute for International Sport. [hide] |
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Rickie FowlerPersonal:Born December 13, 1988 in Anaheim, California. Turned Pro in 2009 and joined the PGA TOUR in 2010. Fowler played golf at Oklahoma State University for two years before going pro. He was a two-time All-American at OSU and named winner of the Ben Hogan Award as the nation's top collegian after his first year. He also won the Phil Mickelson Award as the nation's top freshman. He has finished 2nd on the PGA TOUR twice so far as of June 2010. He is currently ranked No. 34 in the Official World Golf Ranking [read more] Personal:Born December 13, 1988 in Anaheim, California. Turned Pro in 2009 and joined the PGA TOUR in 2010. Fowler played golf at Oklahoma State University for two years before going pro. He was a two-time All-American at OSU and named winner of the Ben Hogan Award as the nation's top collegian after his first year. He also won the Phil Mickelson Award as the nation's top freshman. He has finished 2nd on the PGA TOUR twice so far as of June 2010. He is currently ranked No. 34 in the Official World Golf Ranking Top 2010 Finishes:
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Anthony KimPersonal:Born June 19, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Turned Pro and joined the PGA TOUR in 2006. Kim played at the University of Oklahoma for three years before turning pro. He became the youngest winner on tour in six years with a five-stroke victory over Ben Curtis at the Wachovia Championship in 2006. Kim, 22 at the time, finished at a record 16-under par 272, three strokes better than the previous tournament record held by Tiger Woods. He has three PGA TOUR wins. He goes by the nickname "AK" and he is currently ranked No. 11 in the Official World Golf Ranking. [read more] Personal:Born June 19, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Turned Pro and joined the PGA TOUR in 2006. Kim played at the University of Oklahoma for three years before turning pro. He became the youngest winner on TOUR in six years with a five-stroke victory over Ben Curtis at the Wachovia Championship in 2006. Kim, 22 at the time, finished at a record 16-under par 272, three strokes better than the previous tournament record held by Tiger Woods. He has three PGA TOUR wins. He goes by the nickname "AK" and he is currently ranked No. 11 in the Official World Golf Ranking. PGA Tour Wins2008—Wachovia Championship AT&T National Top 2010 Finishes:
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Hunter MahanPersonal:Hunter Mahan was born on May 17, 1982 in Orange, California. Turned Pro and joined the PGA TOUR in 2003. Mahan attended University of Southern California and Oklahoma State where he left his senior year at OSU to go pro. Jack Nicklaus picked Mahan for the 2007 Presidents Cup Team. After winning the Kiwi Challenge in 2008, Mahan was picked to represent the U.S. in the Ryder Cup where he was the top point scorer—the only player to post an undefeated record—and tied the U.S. Ryder Cup Team record for points. He has two PGA TOUR wins. He is currently ranked No. 19 in the Official World Golf Ranking. [read more] Personal:Hunter Mahan was born on May 17, 1982 in Orange, California. Turned Pro and joined the PGA TOUR in 2003. Mahan attended University of Southern California and Oklahoma State where he left his senior year at OSU to go pro. Jack Nicklaus picked Mahan for the 2007 Presidents Cup Team. After winning the Kiwi Challenge in 2008, Mahan was picked to represent the U.S. in the Ryder Cup where he was the top point scorer—the only player to post an undefeated record—and tied the U.S. Ryder Cup Team record for points. He has two PGA TOUR wins. He is currently ranked No. 19 in the Official World Golf Ranking. PGA Tour Wins2007—Travelers Championship Top 2010 Finishes:
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VijaY SinghPersonal:Vijay Singh was born on February 22, 1963 in Lautoka, Fiji. Turned Pro in 1982 and joined PGA TOUR in 1993. Singh has a long distinguished career as Fiji's only world-class golfer, winning in Canada, England, France, Germany, the Ivory Coast, Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the U.S., and Zimbabwe. [read more] Personal:Vijay Singh was born on February 22, 1963 in Lautoka, Fiji. Turned Pro in 1982 and joined PGA TOUR in 1993. Singh has a long distinguished career as Fiji's only world-class golfer, winning in Canada, England, France, Germany, the Ivory Coast, Korea, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the U.S., and Zimbabwe. Among his many accomplishments, Singh joined Phil Mickelson as the only players to compete in all eight Presidents Cup events since the debut of the event in 1994. He has a total of 22 wins since turning 40, which is the most by a player over age 40. Singh of Indian ancestry, whose first name means "victory" in Hindi, learned golf from his father, an airplane technician. With his wife and son, he has established the Vijay Singh Charitable Foundation, which benefits charities and non-profit agencies that provide assistance, shelter, counseling and support to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. He has a total of 34 PGA TOUR wins (T13 all-time with Phil Mickelson), which are the most by an international player in PGA TOUR history. PGA Tour Wins1993—Buick Classic Top 2010 Finishes:
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Camilo VillegasPersonal:Born January 7, 1982 in Medellin, Columbia. Turned Pro in 2004 and joined the PGA TOUR in 2006. Villegas played golf at the University of Florida and graduated with a degree in business in 2004. He was a three-time All-American and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 2002 and 2004. He was also selected as People Magazine's "Hottest Bachelors" in 2006. He has three PGA TOUR wins and his current Official World Golf Ranking is 15. [read more] Personal:Born January 7, 1982 in Medellin, Columbia. Turned Pro in 2004 and joined the PGA TOUR in 2006. Villegas played golf at the University of Florida and graduated with a degree in business in 2004. He was a three-time All-American and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 2002 and 2004. He was also selected as People Magazine's Hottest Bachelors in 2006. He has three PGA TOUR wins and his current Official World Golf Ranking is 15. PGA Tour Wins2008—BMW Championship The TOUR Championship Top 2010 Finishes:
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Cristie KerrPersonal:Born October 12, 1977 in Miami, Florida. Turned Pro in 1996 and joined the LPGA TOUR in 1997, the same year she was named Rookie of the Year. Her first career win was in 2002 in the Longs Drugs Challenge. She won her first major championship in 2007, the United States Women's Open Championship. She was also a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. Kerr has raised more than $750,000 for her foundation, Birdies for Breast Cancer, by donating $50 per birdie. Kerr, who was awarded the 2006 LPGA Komen Award for her foundation, created Birdies for Breast Cancer in honor of her mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. She has 14 LPGA Tour wins and her current Official World Golf Ranking is 4. [read more] Personal:Born October 12, 1977 in Miami, Florida. Turned Pro in 1996 and joined the LPGA TOUR in 1997, the same year she was named Rookie of the Year. Her first career win was in 2002 in the Longs Drugs Challenge. She won her first major championship in 2007, the United States Women's Open Championship. She was also a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. Kerr has raised more than $750,000 for her foundation, Birdies for Breast Cancer, by donating $50 per birdie. Kerr, who was awarded the 2006 LPGA Komen Award for her foundation, created Birdies for Breast Cancer in honor of her mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. She has 12 LPGA Tour wins and her current Official World Golf Ranking is 4. LPGA Tour Wins2002—Longs Drugs Challenge 2010 Top 10 Finishes
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Lorena OchoaPersonal:Born November 15, 1981 in Guadalarjara, Mexico. Turned Pro in 2002 and joined LPGA TOUR in 2003. She was later named Rookie of the Year. She attended the University of Arizona for two years before going pro. In 2004, she won her first two LPGA TOUR titles and became the first Mexican-born player to win on the LPGA TOUR. She was named LPGA TOUR Player of the Year in 2007. She created the Lorena Ochoa Foundation to operate an innovative primary school in Guadalajara. She has 27 LPGA TOUR wins and was ranked number one in the world when she retired in May 2010. [read more] Personal:Born November 15, 1981 in Guadalarjara, Mexico. Turned Pro in 2002 and joined LPGA TOUR in 2003. She was later named Rookie of the Year. She attended the University of Arizona for two years before going pro. In 2004, she won her first two LPGA TOUR titles and became the first Mexican-born player to win on the LPGA TOUR. She was named LPGA TOUR Player of the Year in 2007. She created the Lorena Ochoa Foundation to operate an innovative primary school in Guadalajara. She has 27 LPGA TOUR wins and was ranked number one in the world when she retired in May 2010. LPGA Tour Wins2004—Franklin American Mortgage Championship benefiting Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Wachovia LPGA Classic Hosted by Betsy King |
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Suzann PettersenPersonal:Born in Oslo, Norway on April 7, 1981. Turned Pro in 2000 and joined LPGA TOUR in 2003. She won the 2001 French Open on the Ladies European Tour and was named LET Rookie of the Year. In 2007, Pettersen had 5 LPGA Tour wins, including her first major at the McDonald's LPGA Championship. She goes by the nickname of Tutta. She has six LPGA TOUR wins and her current Official World Golf Ranking is 3. [read more] Personal:Born in Oslo, Norway on April 7, 1981. Turned Pro in 2000 and joined LPGA TOUR in 2003. She won the 2001 French Open on the Ladies European Tour and was named LET Rookie of the Year. In 2007, Pettersen had five LPGA TOUR wins, including her first major at the McDonald's LPGA Championship. She goes by the nickname of Tutta. She has six LPGA TOUR wins and her current Official World Golf Ranking is 3. Pettersen became a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. LPGA Tour Wins2007—Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill, McDonald's LPGA Championship Presented by Coca-Cola, Longs Drugs Challenge, Hana Bank • KOLON Championship, Honda LPGA Thailand 2007 2010 Top 10 Finishes
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Morgan PresselPersonal:Born on May 23, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Turned Pro in 2005 and joined the LPGA TOUR in 2006. She became one of the youngest players to qualify for the U.S. Open at 12. At 17, she played part-time on the LPGA TOUR while still in high school. The LPGA granted her membership although the official start age is 18. She has two LPGA TOUR wins and her current Official World Golf Ranking is 17. [read more] Personal:Born on May 23, 1988 in Tampa, Florida. Turned Pro in 2005 and joined the LPGA TOUR in 2006. She became one of the youngest players to qualify for the U.S. Open at 12. At 17, she played part-time on the LPGA TOUR while still in high school. The LPGA granted her membership although the official start age is 18. She has two LPGA TOUR wins and her current Official World Golf Ranking is 17. Pressel became a member of the U.S. Solheim Cup team in 2007 and 2009. LPGA Tour Wins2007—2007 Kraft Nabisco Championship 2010 Top 10 Finishes
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Anna RawsonPersonal:Born on August 5, 1981 in Adelaide, Australia. Turned Pro in 2004 and joined the LPGA TOUR in 2007. Rawson attended the University of Southern California and has a degree in communications. She started modeling at age16 in Australia. The only runway model to qualify for the LPGA, Rawson continues to model for corporate campaigns, high-end campaigns and fashion magazines. She has partnered with J Lindeberg to develop a golf clothing line. She was named by Maxim Magazine in 2008 as the Sexiest New Athlete. |
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Annika SorenstamPersonal:Born October 9, 1970 in Bro, Sweden. Turned Pro in 1992 and joined LPGA TOUR in 1994. Sorenstam attended the University of Arizona for two years before turning pro. She has had a long, successful career that includes the first non-American winner of the Vare Trophy and recipient of subsequent multiple Vare Trophies. She was named LPGA TOUR Player of the Year eight times. Sorenstam was also the first woman invited to play in a PGA TOUR event in 58 years. She was ranked number one in the world until Lorena Ochoa took her ranking in 2007. She had 72 career wins when retiring in 2008. Sorenstam's businesses and charitable work include a golf academy, golf course design and a golf tournament, an American Junior Golf Association invitation-only event featuring the top 60 girls from around the world. [read more] Personal:Born October 9, 1970 in Bro, Sweden. Turned Pro in 1992 and joined LPGA TOUR in 1994. Sorenstam attended the University of Arizona for two years before turning pro. She has had a long, successful career that includes the first non-American winner of the Vare Trophy and recipient of subsequent multiple Vare Trophies. She was named LPGA TOUR Player of the Year eight times. Sorenstam was also the first woman invited to play in a PGA TOUR event in 58 years. She was ranked number one in the world until Lorena Ochoa took her ranking in 2007. She had 72 career wins when retiring in 2008. Sorenstam's businesses and charitable work include a golf academy, golf course design and a golf tournament, an American Junior Golf Association invitation-only event featuring the top 60 girls from around the world. LPGA Tour WinsA listing of her 72 wins can be seen here: |
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