Greg Norman
Name:
Gregory John "Greg" NormanAlso known as:
The Great White Shark, The Shark.Country:
AustraliaBorn:
Feb 10, 1955 in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia.Original/Home Club:
Occupation:
Professional golfer; golf course designer; wine grower; beef producer; golf course owner (incl Valderrama); real estate developer; turf grower; entrepreneur.Turned Pro:
1976Website:
https://www.shark.comMAJORS (2): The Open (1986, '93). Presidents Cup player (1996, '98, 2000). Presidents Cup captain (2009, '11). Total professional wins (89), including Australasian Tour (31), PGA Tour (20), European Tour (14) and Japan Tour (2). PGA Tour leading money winner (1986, 1990, 1995). European Tour Order of Merit winner (1982). Australasian Order of Merit winner (1978, '80, '83, '84, '86, 88).
Held the official ranking of world's No.1 male golfer, for more weeks than any other golfer (except Tiger Woods). Old Tom Morris Award (2008, GCSAA). Inducted in the World Golf Hall of Fame (2001). Appointed an AO, Officer of the Order of Australia.
Greg Norman has designed many golf courses around the world, several of them renowned for being challenging and testing layouts. His best known work includes, but is not limited to:
AUSTRALIA: Brookwater; Ellerston; Glades; Pelican Waters; National, Moonah course; New South Wales (modifications); Sanctuary Lakes; Settlers Run; The Vintage.
ASIA: Danang, Dunes course (Vietnam); Jade Palace (China); Jaypee Greens (India); Kai Kou Xiamen (China); Lao Lao Bay (Northern Mariana Islands); Mission Hills, Norman course (China); Nirwana Bali (Indonesia).
NORTH AMERICA: ChampionsGate (Orlando); Mayakoba, El Camaleon course (Mex); Medalist (FL, with Pete Dye); Playa Mujeres (Mex); Puerto Los Cabos (Mex); Red Sky, Norman course (Colo); Shark's Tooth (FL); Tiburon (FL).
EUROPE: Doonbeg (Ireland); Royal El Prat (Spain).
Greg Norman, known as "The Great White Shark" is one of the greatest golfers of the modern era. He won two major championships, but it could have been many more; he was runner-up on seven occasions.
America
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Played as the Skins Game (Nov 24/25; PGA Tour unofficial money event). Norman (Aus) won all 18 skins and record prize money for this event. Tiger Woods (USA), Jesper Parnevik (Swe) and defending champion Colin Montgomerie (Scot) were all shut out with no skins thanks to a new and considerably more complicated scoring system. [North course, GC at Terra Lago, Indio, California; at the time known as Landmark GC].
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Greg Norman Holden International (Feb 5-8; Aus Tr event). Second-placed José María Olazábal (Esp) finished 2 shots behind 42-year-old Greg Norman (Aus), who recorded the last of his 33 Australasian Tour wins. Norman's 272 set a new 72-hole course record at The Australian. [The Australian GC, Rosebery, Sydney, Aus].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (Nov 13-15; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Winning team of Greg Norman (Aus) & Steve Elkington (Aus) beat Peter Jacobsen (USA) & John Cook (USA) with a birdie at the third playoff hole. [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
FedEx
Played as the FedEx St Jude Classic (June 26-29). Second-placed Dudley Hart (USA) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus). [TPC Southwind, Memphis, TN].
America
NEC
Played as the NEC World Series of Golf (Aug 21-24). Second-placed and defending champion Phil Mickelson (USA) finished 4 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus), who recorded the last of his 20 PGA Tour wins. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
America
Andersen Consulting
Played as the Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf (Jan 3/4; four-player final event that followed four regional qualifiers played in 1996). Norman (Aus) beat Scott Hoch (USA) 1-up in the 36-hole final. Previous day's semi-finals: Norman bt Hisayuki Sasaki (Jpn) 5 and 4; Hoch bt Sam Torrance (Scot) 4 and 2. [Grayhawk GC, Scottsdale, AZ].
Aus/NZ
Holden
Played as the Holden Australian Open (Nov 21-24). Second-placed Wayne Grady (Aus) finished 8 shots behind defending champion Norman (Aus), who recorded the last of his five Australian Open wins. [The Australian GC, Rosebery, Sydney, Aus].
America
Ryder
Played as the Doral Ryder Open (Feb 29-Mar 3). Second-placed Michael Bradley (USA) and Vijay Singh (Fiji) finished 2 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus), who recorded his third win in this event. [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his third Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1995 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,654,959 on the Tour. Billy Mayfair (USA) was second with $1,543,192; Lee Janzen (USA) was third with $1,378,966.
Awards
PGA of America
Norman (Aus) won the PGA of America Player of the Year Award (based on points allocated for PGA Tour wins, money-list position and scoring average).
Norman (Aus) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
America
Canon
Played as the Canon Greater Hartford Open (June 22-25). Second-placed Dave Stockton (USA), Kirk Triplett (USA) and Grant Waite (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus). [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
America
NEC
Played as the NEC World Series of Golf (Aug 24-27). Greg Norman (Aus) beat Nick Price (Zim) and Billy Mayfair (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his fifth (and third straight) PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Steve Elkington (Aus) was second with 69.59; Ernie Els (RSA) and Nick Price (Zim) were tied third with 69.81.
America
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Played as The Memorial Tournament (June 1-4). Second-placed Steve Elkington (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
Aus/NZ
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Australian Open (Nov 23-26). Second-placed Peter McWhinney (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Norman (Aus), who posted the fourth of his five Australian Open wins. [Kingston Heath GC, Melbourne, Australia].
Awards
PGA of America
Norman (Aus) won his third PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Nick Price (Zim) was second with 69.39; Tom Lehman (USA) was third with 69.46. Fred Couples (USA) averaged 69.28, but played only 51 rounds.
America
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Played as The Players Championship (March 24-27). Second-placed Fuzzy Zoeller (USA) finished 4 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Stadium Course, TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 8/9; unofficial event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Nick Price (The Open and US PGA) finished 3 shots behind defending champion Norman (previous major winner). Third with 143 was Ernie Els (US Open). Fourth with 144 was José María Olazábal (The Masters). [Poipu Bay GC, Koloa, Kauai, Hawaiian Islands].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Eurpn Tr event in Asia). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus). The win took Norman to the top of the Sony world golf rankings, ending Nick Faldo's 81-week reign at the top. [Canyon course, Blue Canyon CC, Phuket, Thailand].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his fourth (and second straight) PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Fred Couples (USA) was second with 69.28; Nick Price (Zim) was third with 69.39.
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his third PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Nick Price (Zim) was second with 69.11; David Frost (RSA) was third with 69.48.
America
Ryder
Played as the Doral Ryder Open (March 4-7). Second-placed Mark McCumber (USA) and Paul Azinger (USA) finished 3 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus), who recorded his second win in this event. [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Nov 16/17; unofficial event for the season's four Major winners). Second-placed Paul Azinger (US PGA) finished 2 shots behind Norman (The Open). Tied third on 148 were Lee Janzen (US Open) and Bernhard Langer (The Masters). [Nicklaus Tournament (resort) course, PGA West, La Quinta, CA].
Japan
Sumitomo
Played as the Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters (Nov 11-14; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Yoshi Mizumaki (Jpn) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus), who snatched victory with an eagle at the par-5 final hole. Norman recorded the second of his two Japan Tour wins. [Gotemba course, Taiheiyo Club, Gotemba, Shizuoka, Jpn].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (122nd) (July 15-18). Second-placed Nick Faldo (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Norman (Aus), who recorded his second Open Championship win. [Royal St George's GC, Sandwich, Kent].
America
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Played as the Canadian Open (Sept 10-13). Greg Norman (Aus) beat Bruce Lietzke (USA) with a birdie at the second playoff hole, to record his second win in this event. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
America
Ryder
Played as the Doral Ryder Open (Mar 1-4). Greg Norman (Aus) beat Paul Azinger (USA), Mark Calcavecchia (USA) and Tim Simpson (USA) with an eagle at the first playoff hole. [Blue Monster course, Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his second PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Larry Mize (USA) was second with 69.49; Tim Simpson (USA) was third with 69.73.
America
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Played as The Memorial Tournament (May 10-13). Second-placed Payne Stewart (USA) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus), who recorded his tenth PGA Tour win. Reduced to 54 holes due to bad weather. [Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, nr Columbus, OH].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won his second Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1990 leading money winner, with earnings of $1,165,477 on the Tour. Wayne Levi (USA) was second with $1,024,647; Payne Stewart (USA) was third with $976,281.
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Greg Norman (Aus) for the second straight year.
Awards
PGA of America
Norman (Aus) won his second straight PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Larry Mize (USA) was second with 69.49; Tim Simpson (USA) was third with 69.73.
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America
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Played as The International (Aug 17-20; modified stableford format). Second-placed Clarence Rose (USA) finished 2 points behind Norman (Aus). [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
Japan
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Played as The Crowns - International Invitation Golf (April 27-30; Japan Tr event; aka the Chunichi Crowns). Second-placed Blaine McAllister (USA) and Koichi Suzuki (Jpn) finished 3 shots behind first-time Japan Tour winner Norman (Aus). [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Greg Norman (Aus).
Awards
PGA of America
Norman (Aus) won the PGA of America Vardon Trophy, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (over a minimum of 60 rounds). Tom Kite (USA) was second with 69.57; Paul Azinger (USA) was third with 69.57. Payne Stewart (USA) also averaged 69.49, but became ineligible for the Trophy after withdrawing from the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
America
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Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (Aug 31-Sept 3). Second-placed Andy Bean (USA) finished 3 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus). [Tuckaway CC, Franklin, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
Norman (Aus) won his sixth Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Europe
Lancia
Played as the Lancia Italian Open. Second-placed Craig Parry (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus). [Red course, GC Monticello, Cassina Rizzardi, nr Como].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won the PGA Tour Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average (over a minimum of 50 rounds). Chip Beck (USA) was second with 69.46; Sandy Lyle (Scot) and Tom Kite (USA) were tied third with 69.53.
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America
MCI
Played as the MCI Heritage Classic (April 14-17). Second-placed David Frost (RSA) and Gil Morgan (USA) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
Aus/NZ
Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic Australian Open (Nov 26-30). Sandy Lyle (Scot) finished 10 shots behind Norman (Aus), who recorded the third of his five Australian Open wins. Monday finish required after the cancellation of Sunday's final round due to high winds. [Composite of East & West courses, Royal Melbourne GC, Victoria, Aus].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Greg Norman (Aus).
America
PGA of America
Played as the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (Sept 1; unofficial event for the season's four Major winners; last played in 1982). Second-placed Fuzzy Zoeller (alternate for US Open Champion Ray Floyd) finished 2 shots behind Norman (The Open). Tied third on 75 were Jack Nicklaus (The Masters) and Bob Tway (US PGA). [Kemper Lakes GC, Kildeer, nr Chicago, Illinois].
Europe
Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic European Open (Sept 11-14). Norman (Aus) beat Ken Brown (Scot) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (115th) (July 17-20). Second-placed Gordon J. Brand (Eng) finished 5 shots behind Norman (Aus), who recorded the first of his two Open Championship wins. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Open (May 29-Jun 1). Greg Norman (Aus) beat Larry Mize (USA) with a par at the sixth playoff hole, to record his second win in three years in this event. [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Maryland].
Awards
PGA Tour
Norman (Aus) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour 1986 leading money winner, with earnings of $653,296 on the Tour. Bob Tway (USA) was second with $652,780; Payne Stewart (USA) was third with $535,389.
Norman (Aus) won his fifth Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
America
Panasonic
Played as the Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational (April 30-May 4). Second-placed Dan Pohl (USA) finished 7 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Las Vegas CC, Las Vegas, NV. Earlier rounds also at: Desert Inn CC (now Wynn G&CC) and Spanish Trail G&CC].
Europe
Suntory
Played as the Suntory World Match Play Championship (Oct 2-5). Norman (Aus) beat Sandy Lyle (Scot) 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Aus/NZ
Toshiba
Played as the Toshiba Australian PGA Ch'ship. Won by Greg Norman (Aus).
Aus/NZ
Natl Panasonic
Played as the National Panasonic Australian Open (Nov 14-17). Second-placed Ossie Moore (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Norman (Aus). This was the second of five Australian Open wins for Norman. Event reduced to 54 holes due to heavy rain on the first day. [Composite of East & West courses, Royal Melbourne GC, Victoria, Aus].
Norman (Aus) won his fourth (and second straight) Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Aus/NZ
Toshiba
Played as the Toshiba Australian PGA Ch'ship. Won by Greg Norman (Aus). [Monash CC, nr Sydney, NSW, Australia].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Open (May 31-Jun 3). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 5 shots behind first-time PGA Tour winner Norman (Aus). [Blue course, Congressional CC, Bethesda, Maryland].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Greg Norman (Aus) for the second straight year.
America
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Played as the Canadian Open (75th) (Jun 28-Jul 1). Second-placed Jack Nicklaus (USA) finished 2 shots behind Greg Norman (Aus), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, nr Toronto, Ont.].
Europe
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Played as the Cannes Invitational (not on European Tour schedule). Won by Greg Norman (Aus). [Cannes Mougins GCC, Mougins, nr Cannes, France].
Aus/NZ
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Played as the Australian Masters. Won by Greg Norman (Aus).
Asia
Cathay Pacific
Played as the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open. Second-placed Mark James (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Norman (Aus). Reduced to 36 holes due to bad weather. [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].
Europe
Suntory
Played as the Suntory World Match Play Championship (Oct 6-9). Norman (Aus) beat Nick Faldo (Eng) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Norman (Aus) won his third Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
America
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Played as the Kapalua International (Nov 2-5; PGA Tour post-season unofficial money event). Second-placed Lanny Wadkins (USA), Ben Crenshaw (USA) and Scott Simpson (USA) finished 6 shots behind Norman (Aus), who recorded his first win in America. [Bay course, Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (June 10-13). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 8 shots behind defending champion Norman (Aus). [Old course, St Pierre Hotel & CC, Chepstow, S Wales].
Europe
State Express
Played as the State Express English Classic (July 7-10). Second-placed Brian Marchbank (Scot) finished 1 shot behind Greg Norman (Aus). [Brabazon course, The Belfry, Wishaw, nr Birmingham].
Awards
Eurpn Tr
Norman (Aus) won his second Harry Vardon Trophy as the European Tour 1982 Order of Merit winner, with earnings of £66,405 on the Tour. Sandy Lyle (Scot) was second with £61,517; Sam Torrance (Scot) was third with £61,516, just £1 behind Lyle.
Europe
Benson & Hedges
Played as the Benson & Hedges International Open (Aug 19-22). Second-placed Bob Charles (NZ), Graham Marsh (Aus) and Ian Woosnam (Wales) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus). [Fulford GC, York, North Yorkshire].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (May 14-17). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus), who recorded his fifth European Tour win, and third win in this event in five years. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop Masters (May 28-31). Second-placed Graham Marsh (Aus) finished 4 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Duke's course, Woburn GC, nr Milton Keynes, Bucks].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the Australian Masters. Terry Gale (Aus) and N. Suzuki (Jpn) finished in second place behind Norman (Aus).
Aus/NZ
Dunhill
Played as the Dunhill Australian Open (Nov 13-16). Second-placed Brian Jones (Aus) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus), who posted the first of his five Australian Open wins. [The Lakes GC, Sydney, Aus].
Europe
Paco Rabanne
Played as the Paco Rabanne Open de France. Second-placed Ian Mosey (Eng) finished 10 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Vert course, Saint Cloud GC, Garches, nr Paris].
Europe
Scandinavian Enterprise
Played as the Scandinavian Enterprise Open (July 3-6). Second-placed Mark James (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Vasatorps GK, Helsingborg, Sweden].
Norman (Aus) won his second Australia/NZ Tour Order of Merit.
Europe
Suntory
Played as the Suntory World Match Play Championship (Oct 9-12). Norman (Aus) beat Sandy Lyle (Scot) by 1 hole in the 36-hole final. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
Cathay Pacific
Played as the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Open. Second-placed Lu Hsi-chun (Taiw), Hsu Chi-san (Taiw) and Chen Tse-ming (Taiw) finished 3 shots behind Norman (Aus). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New; at the time known as Royal Hong Kong GC].
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini Internationa (May 25-28). Second-placed Antonio Garrido (Esp) and John Morgan (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Norman (Aus), who recorded his second win in this event in three years. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Norman (Aus) won the Australia/NZ Tour 1978 Order of Merit.
Europe
Martini
Played as the Martini International (June 8-11). Second-placed Simon Hobday (RSA) finished 3 shots behind Norman (Aus), who recorded the first of his 14 European Tour wins. [Rosemount course, Blairgowrie GC, Blairgowrie, Perthshire].
Tournaments:
2021 Opens: whether by accident or design, four of the top five mens’ Open Championships played in the British Isles occupy consecutive weeks in July: the Irish Open (1-4), Scottish Open (8-11), The Open (15-18) and Wales Open (22-25). The recently relaunched English Open is scheduled for early-August.
Hoag Classic: Ernie Els defends his title in this prestigious PGA Tour Champions event, played since 1991 at the Newport Beach Country Club, CA (Mar 5-7).
Who's Who:
Brooks Koepka: won his second Phoenix Open title, with a chip-in eagle at TPC Scottsdale’s short par-4 17th included in his final round.
Annika Sörenstam: the legendary Swede makes a return to the LPGA Tour in the Gainbridge LPGA, to be played at Lake Nona, her home club (Feb 25-28).
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