Chris DiMarco
Name:
Christian Dean "Chris" DiMarcoCountry:
USABorn:
Aug 23, 1968 in Huntingdon, Long Island, New York.Original/Home Club:
Lake Brantley H.S., Florida.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1990Ryder Cup player (2004, '06). Presidents Cup player (2003, '05). Multiple wins on the PGA Tour (3) and European Tour (1).
Born in Long Island, New York, DiMarco moved to Florida with his family when he was aged seven. In High School DiMarco got into golf in a serious way, and later as a University of Florida "Gators" golfer became an All-American in 1988, '89 and '90.
After turning professional in 1990, DiMarco went on to top the Candian Tour Order of Merit in 1992. He earned his PGA Tour card for the 1994 season. It was not until 2000 at the age of 32 that DiMarco recorded his first PGA Tour win. Two further PGA Tour wins followed in 2001 and 2002, while in 2006 he captured the prestigious Abu Dhabi Championship on the European Tour. Following two Ryder Cup and two Presidents Cup appearances in the mid-2000s, DiMarco's career slowed somewhat, partly based on a chronic shoulder condition that required surgery.
Europe
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The inaugural Abu Dhabi Golf Championship (Jan 19-22; European Tour event). Second-placed Henrik Stenson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind 37-year-old Chris DiMarco (USA), who recorded his first and only European Tour win. [Abu Dhabi GC, UAE].
America
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Played as the Phoenix Open (Jan 24-27). Second-placed Kenny Perry (USA) and Kaname Yokoo (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind DiMarco (USA), who recorded the last of his three PGA Tour wins. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
Buick
Played as the Buick Challenge (Oct 25-28). Chris DiMarco (USA) beat defending champion David Duval (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole, to record his second PGA Tour win. [Mountain View course, Callaway Gdns Resort, Pine Mtn, GA].
America
SEI
Played as the SEI Pennsylvania Classic (Sept 14-17). Second-placed Mark Calcavecchia (USA), Brad Elder (USA), Scott Hoch (USA), Jonathan Kaye (USA) and Chris Perry (USA) finished 6 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner DiMarco (USA). [Waynesborough CC, Paoli, nr Philadelphia, PA].
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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