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Other Prominent <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> MembersCAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—167; in money—84; Top-10 finishes—8CAREER EARNINGS: $1,438,247Nationwide Tour AlumnusMAHAN, Hunter BIRTHDATE: May 17, 1982 BIRTHPLACE: Orange, CARESIDENCE: Keller, TX HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 175 FAMILY: SingleEDUCATION: Oklahoma State University SPECIAL INTERESTS:Fishing, basketball TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 2003 Q SCHOOL:2003 OTHER INFORMATION: Joins the <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> as a rookie afterT16 finish at 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> Qualifying Tournament. At age 21 whenthe <strong>2004</strong> season kicks off, will be second-youngest player on <strong>TOUR</strong>,behind fellow rookie Kevin Na. Co-recipient with Ricky Barnes of 2003 Ben HoganAward and also won the Jack Nicklaus Award and Fred Haskins Award as top collegiategolfer in 2003. No. 1 Amateur in the Golfweek/Sagarin Ratings in 2003. Made the cutand finished 28th at the Masters. Turned professional after missing the cut at the U.S.Open, and made four cuts in seven starts. Runner-up to Ricky Barnes at the 2002 U.S.Amateur and placed third at the 2002 NCAA Championships. Two-time member of theU.S. Palmer Cup team. Two-time first-team All-American at OSU. Two-time Big 12Player of the Year (2002-03). Began collegiate career at Southern California beforetransferring to OSU after earning second-team All-American honors, as well as Pac-10Freshman of the Year in 2001. American Junior Golf Association Player of the Year in1999 and a three-time AJGA All-American. Winner of 1999 U.S. Junior Amateur.EXEMPT STATUS: T16 at 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> Qualifying TournamentBEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: T17—2003 Valero Texas Open.MONEY & POSITION:2003 — 106,300BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T17—Valero Texas Open; T20—GreaterMilwaukee Open.2003 SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—9; in money—5; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—11; in money—5; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER EARNINGS: $106,300MALTBIE, Roger BIRTHDATE: June 30, 1951 BIRTHPLACE: Modesto,CA RESIDENCE: Los Gatos, CA HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 200 FAM-ILY: Wife, Donna; Spencer Davis (3/3/87), Parker Travis (3/12/90)EDUCATION: San Jose State University SPECIAL INTERESTS:Music, 49ers football TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1973 Q SCHOOL:1974 OTHER INFORMATION: Has appeared in several ChampionsTour events over the last three years, but primarily works as a golfcommentator for NBC golf telecasts. Teamed with Gary Koch to win the RaphaelDivision at 2003 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. During rookie year on <strong>TOUR</strong> in 1975,won back-to-back titles at Quad Cities Open and Pleasant Valley Classic.Two biggestcareer wins came in Ohio, the inaugural Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village inDublin in 1976 and the 1985 World Series of Golf at Firestone CC in Akron. Finished acareer-best eighth on money list in 1985. Tied for 54-hole lead at the 1987 Masters,eventually finishing T4. Big San Francisco 49ers fan and possessor of Super Bowl ringsgiven to him by former 49ers’ owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr. Underwent two shouldersurgeries during playing career. Winner of 1972 and 1973 Northern California Amateurand 1974 California State Open.EXEMPT STATUS: Past Champion PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (5): 1975 Ed McMahon-Jaycees Quad Cities Open, PleasantValley Classic. 1976 Memorial Tournament. 1985 Manufacturers Hanover WestchesterClassic, NEC World Series of Golf.MONEY & POSITION:1975 — $81,035 — 23 1985 — $360,554 — 8 1995 — $61,664 — 1871976 — 117,737 — 18 1986 — 213,206 — 40 1996 — 48,800 — 1991977 — 51,727 — 59 1987 — 157,023 — 65 1997 — 01978 — 12,440 —130 1988 — 150,602 — 77 1998 — 01979 — 9,796 —156 1989 — 134,333 —105 1999 — 01980 — 38,626 — 86 1990 — 58,536 —169 2000 — 01981 — 75,009 — 59 1991 — 37,962 —188 2001 — 01982 — 77,067 — 56 1992 — 109,742 —125 2002 — 01983 — 75,751 — 70 1993 — 155,454 —103 2003 — 01984 — 118,128 — 56 1994 — 67,686 —1742003 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—1; in money—0; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—490; in money—327; Top-10 finishes—55CAREER EARNINGS: $2,212,879MAY, Bob BIRTHDATE: October 6, 1968 BIRTHPLACE: Lynwood, CARESIDENCE: Las Vegas, NV HEIGHT: 5-7 WEIGHT: 155 FAMILY:Wife, Brenda; Trenton (9/14/97), Madelyn (9/25/00) EDUCATION:Oklahoma State University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Motorcycles,boats, hunting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 Q SCHOOL: 1994,1999 OTHER INFORMATION: Due to two bulging disks in his back,limited to only seven events in 2003. Made six cuts, with a best finishof T21 at the Shell Houston Open. Will receive a Non-Exempt Major MedicalExtension for <strong>2004</strong>. Coupled with $134,308 earned in seven events in 2003, has theopportunity to play in 15 events to earn $353,187 and match the $487,495 winnings of2003’s No. 125 Esteban Toledo. If he does so, will play out of the Major MedicalExtension category for the remainder of the season. In 2002, fell out of the top 125 forthe first time since 1999. His best finish in 2002 was T15 at the John Deere Classic.Early season play in 2001 limited by back that stiffened after third round of Bob HopeChrysler Classic. Was forced to withdraw and diagnosed with two bulging discs inlower back. Took almost two months and returned to play a normal schedule theremainder of the year. Finished 94th in earnings and made 18 cuts in 25 starts. In whatwill be remembered as one of the great head-to-head duels in major championship history,lost a playoff to Tiger Woods in the 2000 <strong>PGA</strong> Championship at Valhalla GC. Afteropening with a 72, came back with 66-66-66. Paired with Woods in the final round,both players birdied 18 — May draining a 15-footer to match Woods with a 31 on theback nine. In the three-hole playoff, May recorded three pars (4-4-5) while Woodsbirdied the first extra hole. In final three rounds, May produced 20 birdies and only twobogeys and shares the <strong>PGA</strong> Championship scoring record with Woods at 18-under-par270. Played on the European Tour and won the 1999 Victor Chandler British Masters.Prior to victory at Duke’s Course, had finished second 22 times as a professional aroundthe world. Gained exempt status on <strong>TOUR</strong> in 1993 by virtue of his fourth-place finishon Nationwide Tour money list, where he had 11 top-10s, including two seconds.Three-time All-American at Oklahoma State, played on the 1991 NCAA championshipteam. At age 16, qualified to play in 1985 Los Angeles Open.EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt Major Medical ExtensionPLAYOFF RECORD: 0-1BEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: 2—2000 <strong>PGA</strong> Championship, T2—FedEx St.Jude Classic.MONEY & POSITION:1993 — $0 1999 — $50,000 —225 2002 — $407,778 — 1381994 — 31,079 —209 2000 —1,557,720 — 29 2003 — 134,308 — 1931998 — 40,130 —214 2001 — 534,936 — 94BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T21—Shell Houston Open.2003 SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—7; in money—6; Top-10 finishes—0CAREER SUMMARY: Tournaments Entered—127; in money—72; Top-10 finishes—3CAREER EARNINGS: $2,755,951Nationwide Tour AlumnusMcCALLISTER, Blaine BIRTHDATE: October 17, 1958 BIRTHPLACE: Ft.Stockton, TX RESIDENCE: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL HEIGHT: 5-10WEIGHT: 190 FAMILY: Wife, Claudia; Kelly, Paul EDUCATION:University of Houston SPECIAL INTERESTS: Hunting, fishing, tennis,baseball TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1981 Q SCHOOL: 1981,1982, 1985, 1997, 1999, 2001 OTHER INFORMATION: Spent a seasonon the 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 hisfirst victory on that Tour at the Northeast Pennsylvania Classic. The victory was his firston any Tour since winning the 1993 B.C. Open. Shot four rounds in the 60s to finish ata tournament record 19-under-par 265. Shattered the previous tournament record setin 2002 by Gary Hallberg (274). Made the cut in five of eight <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> events in 2003,with a top finish of T23 at the Wachovia Championship. 2002 finish on money list(194th) was lowest of career since finishing 201st in second season on <strong>TOUR</strong> in 1983.Kept <strong>TOUR</strong> card for 2002 with T32 finish at 2001 Qualifying School. Dropped from 49thto 149th on the 2001 official money list from the previous year, with a best finish of T5at Greater Milwaukee Open. In 1999, finished 134th on season money list, leaving himnon-exempt for the 2000 season. Instead he went to 1999 Qualifying Tournament andfinished first, securing full privileges for 2000, a season that earned him a career-high$963,974, his most lucrative year in golf thanks to three top-10s, including a runner upand third-place finish. Most top-10s since posting seven in 1994. At Compaq Classic ofNew Orleans, narrowly missed first <strong>TOUR</strong> victory since 1993 B.C. Open. After sharing54-hole led with Carlos Franco, closed with 68 to get into a playoff with Franco, whichFranco won with par on second extra hole. Earned $367,200 for second-place finish,more than he made in any career year since 1991. Owns five victories on the <strong>PGA</strong><strong>TOUR</strong>, including two in 1989 at The Honda Classic and Bank of Boston Classic. The twovictories helped him climb into the top 15 on the money list for the first time in hiscareer. First <strong>TOUR</strong> win came at 1988 Hardee’s Golf Classic. Middle rounds of 62-63 tiedthen-<strong>TOUR</strong> record for lowest consecutive rounds in <strong>TOUR</strong> history. Topped by MarkCalcavecchia (124) at the 2001 Phoenix Open. After 1983 season, spent a lot of timeperfecting his left-handed putting style. First qualified to play on the <strong>TOUR</strong> in 1982.Natural left-hander who plays the game right-handed but putts southpaw. Is involvedwith eyesight organizations as a result of his wife, Claudia, suffering from pseudoxanthomaelasticum (PXE), a rare eye disease. Roomed with Fred Couples for one year andwith CBS Sports golf host Jim Nantz for three while attending the University ofHouston. Has joined with Couples and Nantz in Three Amigos Celebrity Tournament,first held in October 1994. One of the beneficiaries of the event was PXA research.Played with seven New York City firefighters at the Stadium Course at the TPC atSawgrass in November of 2001 following Sept. 11 tragedy. The firefighters, who hadspent the majority of their time at Ground Zero since the initial terrorist strikes, werepart of a larger contingent honored by the city of Jacksonville for their heroics.EXEMPT STATUS: 12th on 2003 Nationwide Tour money listPLAYOFF RECORD: 1-2<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (5): 1988 Hardee’s Golf Classic. 1989 Honda Classic, Bank ofBoston Classic. 1991 H.E.B. Texas Open. 1993 B.C. Open.NATIONWIDE <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (1): 2003 Northeast Pennsylvania Classic.SECTION 2 / PLAYER BIOSWWW.<strong>PGA</strong><strong>TOUR</strong>.COM <strong>2004</strong> <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> <strong>Media</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> / 2-177

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