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Prominent International PlayersNOTE: Includes top 100 in Official World Golf Ranking through Nov. 10, active World Golf Hall of Fame members, previous major championship winners and RyderCup and Presidents Cup team members.BBallesteros, Seve HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 195 BIRTHDATE: April 9, 1957BIRTHPLACE: Pedrena, Spain RESIDENCE: Monaco FAMILY:Wife, Carmen; Baldomero (1990), Miguel (1992), Carmen (1994)SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cycling, fishing, gardening TURNEDPROFESSIONAL: 1974 OTHER INFORMATION: In his onlyAmerican appearance, missed cut at Masters for a seventhconsecutive year. Only made one of seven cuts on 2003 EuropeanTour. Led Continental Europe to 13 -12 victory over Great Britain andIreland in April 2000. Inaugural event was played for Eurobet SeveBallesteros Trophy at Sunningale GC. Colin Montgomerie was GreatBritain-Ireland captain. Victorious European Ryder Cup captain in1997. Winner of 72 tournaments worldwide, including 48 onEuropean Tour. First victory came at 1976 Dutch Open, latest at 1995Peugeot Spanish Open. Won five major championships: 1979, 1984,1988 British Opens; 1980 and 1983 Masters Tournaments. Has won OpenChampionships in nine countries: The Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Great Britain,Spain, Ireland, Germany, Japan and Kenya. Also won 1981 Australian <strong>PGA</strong>. Web siteis www.seveballesteros.com.<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> PLAYOFF RECORD: 1-2<strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> VICTORIES (9): 1978 Greater Greensboro Open. 1979 British OpenChampionship. 1980 Masters Tournament. 1983 Masters Tournament, ManufacturersHanover Westchester Classic. 1984 British Open Championship. 1985 USF&G Classic.1988 Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic, British Open Championship.MONEY AND POSITION:1977 — $9,450 —154 1986 — $45,877 —141 1995 — $64,345 — 1841978 — 68,064 — 43 1987 — 305,058 — 32 1996 — 9,300 — 2801979 — 8,490 —165 1988 — 165,202 — 71 1997 — 01980 — 87,917 — 48 1989 — 138,094 —101 1998 — 01981 — 10,299 —172 1990 — 84,584 —144 1999 — 01982 — 105,828 — 35 1991 — 64,320 —160 2000 — 01983 — 210,933 — 18 1992 — 39,206 —186 2001 — 01984 — 132,660 — 52 1993 — 34,850 —193 2002 — 01985 — 206,638 1994 — 49,245 —189 2003 — 02003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—1; in money—0; Top-10finishes—0WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1997)CCabrera, Angel HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 210 BIRTHDATE: September 12,1969 BIRTHPLACE: Cordoba, Argentina RESIDENCE: Cordoba,Argentina FAMILY: Wife, Silvia; Federico (5/6/89), Angel (10/3/91)SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991OTHER INFORMATION: Split his 2003 season between the <strong>PGA</strong><strong>TOUR</strong> and the European Tour. Best <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> finish was a T15 at theMasters. Recorded two top-10s on European Tour. In 2002, best <strong>PGA</strong><strong>TOUR</strong> finish was a T5 at the Genuity Championship. Also placed T9at the Masters. Won the Benson and Hedges International, beating England’s BarryLane by a stroke at The Belfry in England. Entering final European Tour event, had fivetop-10s. Joined the <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> in 2001 as special temporary member the week of TheINTERNATIONAL as his $307,105 total exceeded $247,037 of 2000’s 150th-placemoney list. In 2001 Masters, shot first-round 66, one off the lead, and finished T10.Finished T7 in season’s second major championship, U.S. Open. Caddied at Cordoba,home club of friend and mentor Eduardo Romero, until turning professional at age 20.Following three unsuccessful attempts at European Tour Qualifying School, receivedfinancial assistance from Romero. His countryman, who lived two blocks away from hisyoung protege, had encouraged him to take up game at age 15. With Romero’s support,secured 18th card to play on European Tour in 1995. Shot 61 in 1991 Argentinian Open.Beat Brad Faxon and Lee Westwood as he won all his matches in 1997 Alfred DunhillCup. Partnered Ricardo Gonzalez to share third place in 1998 World Cup of Golf in NewZealand. Finished second to Sergio Garcia in 1998 Murphy’s Irish Open, his first of fourtop-10s in five weeks. Missed a putt on 72nd hole of 1998 British Open to join MarkO’Meara-Brian Watts playoff. Claimed his first European title at the 2001 Open deArgentina. Winner of 1995 Paraguay Open and 1996 Volvo Masters of Latin America.Shot 61 in 1991 Argentine Open. Nicknamed “El Pato” (The Duck).BEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: T4—1999 British Open Championship.MONEY AND POSITION:1997 — $10,315 —268 2000 — $78,256 2002 — $632,5461999 — 167,480 —167 2001 — 337,105 2003 — 372,252 — 145BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T15—Masters Tournament; T17—Nissan Open,WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship; T22—British Open Championship; T23—WGC-NEC Invitational.2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—14; in money—8; Top-10finishes—0Campbell, Michael HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 189 BIRTHDATE: February23, 1969 BIRTHPLACE: Hawera, New Zealand RESIDENCE:Wellington, New Zealand; London, England FAMILY: Wife, Julie;Thomas (1998), Jordan (2000) SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fishing, redwine collecting TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1993 OTHERINFORMATION: Won Nissan Irish Open and placed second at theOmega European Masters on the European Tour. Playoff victory overThomas Bjorn and Peter Hedblom at Irish Open was his sixth victory on the EuropeanTour and 14th overall worldwide. In 2002, he won the Smurfit European Open at The KClub. Played on the 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong>, but missed nine cuts in 14 starts. Best finish wasa T33 at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship. Earned $432,000 with arunner-up finish at the 2002 Bay Hill Invitational, thanks to a chip-in on thetournament’s 72nd hole. Surpassed the previous year’s No. 150 on the <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong>Official Money List, and joined the <strong>TOUR</strong> as a Special Temporary Member for theremainder of 2002. In 1995, led British Open at St. Andrews by two strokes after threerounds. Closed with 76 for T3. Wrist injury produced lengthy fall following that firstyear, in which he finished fifth on Order of Merit. Was fit again in 1998. Regained carddespite starting year with four missed cuts. Became father for first time in August1998. Attributed fatherhood and strong family support for improved 1999. Ended yearby defeating Australian Geoff Ogilvy, Ernie Els and Tiger Woods to win first event of2000 European Tour season, Johnnie Walker Classic in Taiwan. Continued return toform in 2000 by winning Crown Lager New Zealand Open in his home country, thenwon second successive European Tour event by claiming Heineken Classic in Perth. InOctober, captured Linde German Masters. Stayed in the race for the Volvo Order ofMerit until the final week, eventually finishing a career best fourth. Winner of 1993Canon Challenge and 1995 Alfred Dunhill Masters on <strong>PGA</strong> Tour of Australasia.Received Officer of New Zealand Order of Merit for services to New Zealand golf,called award the highlight of his career. His great-great-great-grandfather, Sir LoganCampbell, moved from Edinburgh to New Zealand in 1845. Winner of the 1992Australia Amateur Championship. Web site is cambogolf.com.BEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: 2—2002 Bay Hill Invitational presented byCooper Tires.MONEY AND POSITION:1995 — $141,388 —135 1999 — $0 2002 — $614,2501996 — 66,338 —187 2000 — 86,223 2003 — 107,814 — 2051998 — 9,541 —277 2001 — 213,192BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISH: T33—WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—14; in money—5; Top-10finishes—0Casey, Paul HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 175 BIRTHDATE: July 21, 1977BIRTHPLACE: Cheltenham, England RESIDENCE: Scottsdale, AZand Weybridge, England FAMILY: Single EDUCATION: ArizonaState University SPECIAL INTERESTS: Good food, music TURNEDPROFESSIONAL: 2000 OTHER INFORMATION: Began the 2003season quickly with two victories, the first in the ANZ Championshipat New South Wales Golf Club in Sydney where he carded a finalround71 to finish with 45 points under the modified stableford system, the second inthe final Benson and Hedges International Open at The De Vere Belfry where he wonby four shots. Top <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> finishes in 2003 were a T10 at The INTERNATIONAL andT8 at the WGC-American Express Championship. Finishing 22nd on the Volvo Order ofMerit helped him win the 2001 Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year and followed thatup with 46th place in 2002. Coached by Peter Kostis, his amateur highlight came whenhe was one of the stalwarts of Great Britain and Ireland’s Walker Cup victory at Nairnin 1999, becoming one of only three players in 77 years to record four victories withouta defeat. Won the English Amateur Championship and the Pac-10 ConferenceChampionship back-to-back in 1999 and 2000. Victory in the 2000 Pac-10Championship broke the scoring record held by Tiger Woods (18 under par) with a 23-under-par 265. By winning he became the first player to win three successive Pac-10Championships. Other records he has broken include the scoring average for ArizonaState, previously held by Phil Mickelson. Finished second with Justin Rose at theWGC-World Cup.BEST <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> CAREER FINISH: T8—2003 WGC-American ExpressChampionship.MONEY AND POSITION:2001 — $8,580 2002 — $55,921 2003 — $136,700BEST 2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> FINISHES: T8—WGC-American Express Championship;T10—The INTERNATIONAL.2003 <strong>PGA</strong> <strong>TOUR</strong> SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—7; in money—5; Top-10finishes—2SECTION 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> / 2-193

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