2004 PGA TOUR Media Guide

Prominent International PlayersSECTION 2 / PLAYER BIOSDDavis, Brian HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 185 BIRTHDATE: August 2, 1974BIRTHPLACE: London, England RESIDENCE: Bishops, EnglandFAMILY: Wife, Julie SPECIAL INTERESTS: All sports TURNEDPROFESSIONAL: 1994 OTHER INFORMATION: T6 at the BritishOpen, shooting 68-68 on the weekend. Recorded two seconds, a thirdand 10 top-10s on the European Tour in 2003. Won his first title, thePeugeot Open de España, at the PGA Golf de Catalunya in May 2000when he met his wife to be, Julie, a former air stewardess and daughter of formerEngland goalkeeper Ray Clemence. The couple married in October 2002 and in theweek of his honeymoon, Davis played in the Telefonica Open de Madrid and finishedT2, his best finish of the season. In 1998, missed the cut in five of his first six starts,then contracted chickenpox on flight home to the UK from South Africa. Taken ill withthe virus in Dubai and spent a week in intensive care. Had seriously high blood clotlevels. Represented England at boy, youth and senior levels as an amateur.BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T6—2003 British Open Championship.MONEY AND POSITION:1998 — 0 2000 — 01999 — 9,491 —296 2003 — 228,611BEST 2003 PGA TOUR FINISH: T6—British Open Championship.2003 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—4; in money—3; Top-10finishes—1Dredge, Bradley HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 168 BIRTHDATE: July 6, 1973BIRTHPLACE: Tredegar, Wales RESIDENCE: Cardiff, Wales FAMILY:Wife, Germaine SPECIAL INTERESTS: Holidays, keeping fit, readingTURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1996 OTHER INFORMATION: Ten top-10 finishes in 2002 on his way to 18th place on the Volvo Order of Meritsaw him rightly thought of as one of the most consistent players on theEuropean Tour. Eventually turned consistency into success when a thirdround60 led the way to his first victory, by eight strokes, in the 2003 Madeira Island Open.Earlier in his career he twice secured his playing rights on The European Tour via theChallenge Tour. Before turning professional was runner-up to Stephen Dundas in theBritish Amateur Championship at Carnoustie, Scotland in 1992 but gained someconsolation with a place on the Walker Cup team of 1993. Represented Wales in the 2003WGC-World Cup.BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T28—2002 British Open Championship.MONEY AND POSITION:1998 — $0 2002 — $37,925 2003 — $02003 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—2; in money—0; Top-10finishes—0EEvans, Gary HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 170 BIRTHDATE: February 22, 1969BIRTHPLACE: Rustington, England RESIDENCE: Sunningdale,England FAMILY: Georgia Louise (1995), Olivia Beth (1998) SPECIALINTERESTS: Music, cars TURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1991 OTHERINFORMATION: T10 at the British Open and seven top-10s on theEuropean Tour. Came close to landing the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie ofthe Year award in 1992, the highlight of which was a second-placefinish in the Turespaña Masters, until overtaken by Jim Payne. A top amateur, winningtwo Lytham Trophy titles and the English Amateur Stroke Play, he produced his bestfinishes in 1999 since that debut season. Finished third in two tournaments on his wayto taking 42nd place in the Volvo Order of Merit. Shot lowest round of his professionalcareer in the first round of the German Open – a 10-under 62. Subsequently bought a1962 VW Beetle with number plate GAZ 62 to mark the occasion. Now fully recoveredfrom a persistent wrist injury, which necessitated soft tissue reconstruction surgery in1994. Enjoyed his best season since turning professional in 2002 when he finished 21ston the Volvo Order of Merit. Highlight came in the 131st British Open at Muirfieldwhere he finished T5, just one stroke outside the four-man playoff, eventually won byErnie Els. Endeared himself to millions of television viewers around the world with a50-foot putt for par across the 17th green before turning to the camera andpronouncing, “That one’s for you, Mum!”BEST PGA TOUR CAREER FINISH: T5—2002 British Open Championship.MONEY AND POSITION:1998 — $9,212 —282 2002 — $221,228 2003 — $121,413BEST 2003 PGA TOUR FINISH: T10—British Open Championship.2003 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—2; in money—2; Top-10finishes—1FFaldo, Nick HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 195 BIRTHDATE: July 18, 1957BIRTHPLACE: Welwyn Garden City, England RESIDENCE: Orlando,FL and Weybridge, England FAMILY: Wife, Valerie; Natalie(9/18/86), Matthew (3/17/89), Georgia (3/20/93), Emma (7/26/03)SPECIAL INTERESTS: Fly fishing, flying helicopters, photographyTURNED PROFESSIONAL: 1976 OTHER INFORMATION: Playingin his sixth event of the 2003 season, finished T8 at the British OpenChampionship. Shot 76-74 in the first two rounds to make the cutright on the number. Closing rounds of 67-70 moved him into the top-10 for the first time since he finished T5 at the 2002 U.S. OpenChampionship. T2 at the Heineken Classic in Australia in February2003. Streak of most consecutive majors played, dating back to 1987British Open, ended at 65 when he withdrew from the PGA to be athome in England for the birth of daughter Emma. In 2002, playing on a specialexemption, carded fifth career top 10 at the U.S. Open with a T5 finish. Third-round 66was best round among the 72 participants. As a top-15 finisher, earned a return trip tothe 2003 U.S. Open. Forfeited his PGA TOUR membership in 2002 by failing to competein minimum number of events. Played in 13, needed 15, in 2001. Has earned six majorchampionship titles — 1987-90-92 British Opens, 1989-90-96 Masters Tournaments.Shot closing 71 to defeat Rodger Davis and third-round leader Paul Azinger by onestroke in 1987 British Open at Muirfield. Made up five-stroke deficit with 65 on finalday of 1989 Masters to force playoff with Scott Hoch, which he won with birdie onsecond playoff hole. Successfully defended Masters title with playoff victory overRaymond Floyd in 1990. Most memorable triumph may have come at 1996 Masters,where he entered final round trailing Greg Norman by six strokes, shot 67 to Norman’s78 and won by five. Gained share of lead at 1990 British Open at St. Andrews withsecond-round 65 and went five strokes ahead after third-round 67. Went on to fivestrokevictory over Payne Stewart and Mark McNulty. Won second British Open atMuirfield in 1992, by a stroke over John Cook. Among active players, only Tom Watsonand Tiger Woods (eight) have more major victories. Lost playoff to Curtis Strange in1988 U.S. Open at The Country Club. First PGA TOUR victory came at 1984 Sea PinesHeritage Classic, beating Tom Kite by one stroke. After leaving PGA TOUR in 1989,returned full time in 1995 and promptly won Doral-Ryder Open by one stroke overNorman. Led Official World Golf Ranking for 81 weeks in 1993-94. Led European TourOrder of Merit in 1983 and 1992. 1977 European Tour Rookie of the Year. In 1990,became first international player to be named PGA of America Player of the Year. Won1975 British Youths Amateur and English Amateur Championships. Holds Ryder Cuprecords for most matches played (46) and most points won (25). Operates Faldo GolfInstitute at Marriott Grand Vista Resort in Orlando. Awarded MBE (Member of BritishEmpire) in 1987.PGA TOUR PLAYOFF RECORD: 2-1PGA TOUR VICTORIES (9): 1984 Sea Pines Heritage. 1987 British OpenChampionship. 1989 Masters Tournament. 1990 Masters Tournament, British OpenChampionship. 1992 British Open Championship. 1995 Doral-Ryder Open. 1996Masters Tournament. 1997 Nissan Open.MONEY AND POSITION:1979 — $2,613 —217 1988 — $179,120 — 64 1996 — $942,621 — 121981 — 35,349 —102 1989 — 327,981 — 31 1997 — 431,326 — 581982 — 56,667 — 81 1990 — 345,262 — 37 1998 — 150,703 — 1631983 — 67,851 — 79 1991 — 127,156 —117 1999 — 221,544 — 1511984 — 166,845 — 38 1992 — 345,168 — 42 2000 — 276,583 — 1421985 — 54,060 —117 1993 — 188,886 — 91 2001 — 215,961 — 1651986 — 52,965 —135 1994 — 221,146 — 83 2002 — 321,2081987 — 36,281 —169 1995 — 790,961 — 19 2003 — 262,258BEST 2003 PGA TOUR FINISH: T8—British Open Championship.2003 PGA TOUR SUMMARY: Tournaments entered—7; in money—6; Top-10finishes—1WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME MEMBER (Inducted 1997)Forsyth, Alastair HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 196 BIRTHDATE: February 5,1976 BIRTHPLACE: Glasgow, Scotland RESIDENCE: Paisley,Scotland SPECIAL INTERESTS: Soccer TURNED PROFESSIONAL:1988 OTHER INFORMATION: Two seconds and five top-10s on theEuropean Tour in 2003. Became the second successive Scottish winnerof the European Tour Qualifying School at San Roque in 1999, followingin the footsteps of fellow Paisley native Ross Drummond. Made asuperb start to rookie season, finishing third in Heineken Classic and leading at halfwaypoint in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro 500 Years Open after rounds of 65 and 62. Won 1999MasterCard Tour Order of Merit and ‘Tartan Tour’ money list in Scotland. Took up thegame in Millport on the island of Cumbrae at age 8 and joined Ralston GC the followingyear. Dad Alex, a retired police constable in Glasgow, encouraged him to play. CousinCalum Innes, formerly an assistant at Turnberry Hotel, is also a professional. Coached byBill Lockie, who worked with the Scottish Golf Union. Played amateur golf for Scotlandat boy, youth and senior level. Led the 2000 race for the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of theYear Award until the last month, eventually losing out to Ian Poulter, but neverthelessfinished 46th on the Volvo Order of Merit. Finished 116th in 2001 but was guaranteed anumber of starts on The European Tour in 2002 and secured his first victory in theCarlsberg Malaysian Open after a playoff with Stephen Leaney. Finished the year in 42nd2-194 / 2004 PGA TOUR Media Guide WWW.PGATOUR.COM