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Other Prominent <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> MembersSECTION 2 / PLAYER BIOSEEDWARDS, David BIRTHDATE: April 18, 1956 BIRTHPLACE: Neosho,MO RESIDENCE: Stillwater, OK; plays out of Karsten Creek GCHEIGHT: 5-8 WEIGHT: 165 FAMILY: Wife, Jonnie; Rachel Leigh(12/21/85), Abby Grace (11/22/93) EDUCATION: Oklahoma StateUniversity SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cars, motorcycles, radio-controlledminiature cars, flying TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1978 QSCHOOL: Fall 1978 OTHER INFORMATION: Played in 13 <strong>PGA</strong><strong>TOUR</strong> events and made eight cuts in 2003, with a best finish of T23 at Bell CanadianOpen. Most recent <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> victory came at the 1993 MCI Heritage Classic where heclosed with 69 on 37th birthday to defeat David Frost by two strokes. Finished that year20th on money list, highest ranking of his career. A year earlier, defeated Rick Fehr onsecond playoff hole to win Memorial Tournament and end eight-year victory drought.First victory on own came at 1984 Los Angeles Open, by two over Jack Renner. Teamedwith older brother Danny for victory at 1980 Walt Disney World National TeamChampionship. All-America selection in 1978 and 1979 at Oklahoma State. Winner of1994 and 1996 Oklahoma Opens.EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-1<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (4): 1980 Walt Disney World National Team Championship.1984 Los Angeles Open. 1992 Memorial Tournament. 1993 MCI Heritage Golf Classic.MONEY & POSITION:1979 — $44,456 — 89 1988 — $151,513 — 76 1997 — $292,096 — 831980 — 35,810 — 95 1989 — 238,908 — 57 1998 — 97,252 — 1841981 — 68,211 — 66 1990 — 166,028 — 95 1999 — 70,249 — 2091982 — 49,896 — 93 1991 — 396,695 — 38 2000 — 44,194 — 2181983 — 114,037 — 48 1992 — 515,070 — 27 2001 — 01984 — 236,061 — 23 1993 — 653,086 — 20 2002 — 89,285 — 2021985 — 21,506 —157 1994 — 458,845 — 34 2003 — 129,370 — 1941986 — 122,079 — 71 1995 — 225,857 — 831987 — 148,217 — 73 1996 — 201,974 —106BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T23—Bell Canadian Open.2003 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—13; in money—8; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—523; in money—338; Top-10 finishes—65CAREER EARNINGS: $4,570,694ELLIS, Danny BIRTHDATE: September 15, 1970 BIRTHPLACE: Orlando,FL RESIDENCE: Longwood, FL HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 170 FAMI-LY: Single EDUCATION: Clemson University (1994, Parks,Recreation, Tourism Mgt.) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Stockmarket, fishingTURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1994 Q SCHOOL: 2000, 2001, 2003OTHER INFORMATION: Regained full playing privileges for <strong>2004</strong>by earning runner-up honors at <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> Qualifying Tournament.Played the 2003 season on a Major Medical Extension due to back surgery and subsequentrehabilitation. Made seven cuts in 10 starts, with a best finish of T27 at theGreater Milwaukee Open. After losing his card after rookie season in 2001, regainedfull playing privileges with a T10 finish at the 2001 Qualifying School. In first career full<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> season in 2001, played in 27 events and made 10 cuts. Best finish was T6at the National Car Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Runner-up finishin 1993 U.S. Amateur earned him spot in 1994 Masters, where he missed cut withrounds of 78-74. Lists those two accomplishments as biggest thrill in golf. Had backsurgery in the spring of 2000 and did not play all summer. Member of the 1996 and1997 Nationwide Tour. Three time All-American selection (1990, 1992-93) at Clemson.Runner-up at 1995 Canadian Masters. Played Canadian and Asian Tours in 1994-95.EXEMPT STATUS: 2nd at 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> Qualifying TournamentBEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: T6—2001 National Car Rental Golf ClassicDisney.MONEY & POSITION:1994 — $0 2002 — $73,340 —2082001 — 242,487 —159 2003 — 101,443 —208BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T27—Greater Milwaukee Open.2003 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—10; in money—7; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—55; in money—22; Top-10 finishes—1CAREER EARNINGS: $417,269Nationwide Tour AlumnusFFABEL, Brad BIRTHDATE: November 30, 1955 BIRTHPLACE: Louisville,KY RESIDENCE: Nashville, TN HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY:Wife, Beth; Austin (4/24/89), Morgan (9/9/92) EDUCATION:Western Kentucky University (1982, Public Relations) SPECIALINTERESTS: Fishing, hunting, all sports TURNED PROFESSION-AL: 1982 Q SCHOOL: 1984 OTHER INFORMATION: Had only twostarts on the <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong>, but made 13 appearances on theNationwide Tour. Breakthrough year came in 1997 when he posted his career-bestmoney list ranking (66th). Career-best finishes are seconds at the 1990 Canon GreaterHartford Open and 1997 Buick Open. Close call at 1990 Canon Greater Hartford Opencame after entering final round tied for lead. Recorded Nationwide Tour victories in1994 and 1995 and earned return to <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> with 10th-place finish on NationwideTour money list in 1995. Had successful rookie season on <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> in 1985, finishingthird twice, at Quad Cities Open and Greater Milwaukee Open, and placing 100th onmoney list. Won 1974 Kentucky State Amateur at age 18.EXEMPT STATUS: Veteran memberBEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: T2—1990 Canon Greater Hartford Open, 1997Buick Open.NATIONWIDE <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (2): 1994 Gateway Classic. 1995 Shreveport Open.MONEY & POSITION:1984 — $0 1991 — $147,562 —103 1999 — $380,441 — 1101985 — 74,425 —100 1992 — 220,495 — 71 2000 — 219,924 — 1551986 — 25,634 —165 1993 — 59,672 —175 2001 — 140,940 — 1901987 — 90,024 —104 1994 — 33,812 —205 2002 — 01988 — 112,093 —101 1996 — 228,667 — 97 2003 — 01989 — 69,823 —146 1997 — 375,122 — 661990 — 165,876 — 96 1998 — 285,474 —1052003 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—2; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—434; in money—231; Top-10 finishes—28CAREER EARNINGS: $2,629,986Nationwide Tour AlumnusFEHERTY, David BIRTHDATE: August 13, 1958 BIRTHPLACE: Bangor,Northern Ireland RESIDENCE: Dallas HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 200FAMILY: Wife, Anita; Fred, Karl, Shey, Rory, Erin SPECIAL INTER-ESTS: All sports, golf course design, small-gauge shotgunsTURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1976 JOINED <strong>TOUR</strong>: 1994 OTHERINFORMATION: Joined CBS Sports full-time as an on-course commentatorin 1997 after working several events in 1996. CaptainedIrish team to Alfred Dunhill Cup title in 1990. Played for Europe in the 1991 Ryder Cupat Kiawah Island, SC. Won five times on the European Tour. Best <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> finishcame in the 1994 New England Classic, a second behind winner Kenny Perry.BEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: 2—1994 New England Classic.MONEY & POSITION:1988 — $8,400 —221 1992 — $11,668 —232 1995 — $90,274 — 1661991 — 38,000 —187 1994 — 178,501 —100 1996 — 3,060 — 342CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—61; in money—31; Top-10 finishes—3CAREER EARNINGS: $329,903FERGUS, Keith BIRTHDATE: March 3, 1954 BIRTHPLACE: Temple,TXRESIDENCE: Sugarland, TX HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 FAMILY:Wife, Cindy; Steven (9/4/79), Laura (3/5/84) EDUCATION: Universityof Houston SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing TURNED PROFES-SIONAL: 1976 Q SCHOOL: Fall 1976, 1995 OTHER INFORMA-TION: Played five events in 2003, making two cuts. Member ofNationwide Tour in 1994, 1998-99 and 2000. Finished ninth at the2003 Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament to earn conditionally exemptstatus on the <strong>2004</strong> Champions Tour beginning when he turns 50 on March 3. Served asgolf coach at University of Houston from 1988-94. Returned to competitive golf on 1994Nationwide Tour and won two events that year. Requalified for <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> at 1995Qualifying Tournament. Has three top-10s in major championships, including a T3 atthe 1980 U.S. Open. Three-time All-American at Houston (1974-76). Runner-up to JayHaas at 1975 U.S. Amateur. Started playing golf at age 8. Played football and basketballin high school, but enjoyed practicing golf more than other sports. Attacked by“killer bees” on driving range during third round of 1996 Nortel Open. Was stung 10-15 times, while his caddie, Artie Granfield, was stung 50-100 times. Began using longputter in 1988 while coaching at Houston.EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-0<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (3): 1981 Memorial Tournament. 1982 Georgia-Pacific AtlantaGolf Classic. 1983 Bob Hope Desert Classic.NATIONWIDE <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (2): 1994 Panama City Beach Classic, Boise Open.MONEY & POSITION:1976 — $645 —246 1985 — $136,352 — 60 1995 — $146,359 — 1301977 — 29,558 — 85 1986 — 45,548 —142 1996 — 164,640 — 1291978 — 55,773 — 59 1987 — 4,033 —234 1997 — 96,055 — 1701979 — 97,045 — 37 1988 — 2,002 —275 1998 — 77,098 — 1941980 — 119,614 — 33 1989 — 0 1999 — 17,644 — 2621981 — 150,792 — 21 1991 — 2,532 —276 2000 — 6,169 — 2471982 — 122,265 — 30 1992 — 0 2001 — 01983 — 155,922 — 31 1993 — 0 2002 — 01984 — 78,758 — 78 1994 — 16,749 —231 2003 — 20,455 — 238BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T58—the Memorial Tournament.2003 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—5; in money—2; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—391; in money—272; Top-10 finishes—38CAREER EARNINGS: $1,546,009Nationwide Tour Alumnus2-168 / <strong>2004</strong> <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> WWW.<strong>PGA</strong><strong>TOUR</strong>.COM

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