Hunter Mahan
Name:
Hunter Myles MahanCountry:
USABorn:
May 17, 1982 in Orange, Orange County, California.Original/Home Club:
McKinney H.S., McKinney, Texas.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2003Website:
https://www.mahangolf.comUS Junior Amateur Champion (1999). Ryder Cup player (2008, '10, '14). Presidents Cup player (2007, '09, '11, '13). Multiple wins on the PGA Tour.
Mahan enjoyed a highly successful amateur career, winning the US Junior Amateur title in 1999, and becoming a two-time first-team All American golfer while attending Oklahoma State University. In 2002 he was runner-up to Ricky Barnes in the US Amateur Championship. He was presented with the Haskins Award in 2003 as the best collegiate golfer in America, joining a very distinguished group of golfers, which includes the likes of Ben Crenshaw, Curtis Strange, Phil Mickelson, David Duval, Tiger Woods, Luke Donald, Bill Haas and Graeme McDowell.
America
Barclays
Played as The Barclays (Aug 21-24; first of four FedExCup playoff events). Second-placed Stuart Appleby (Aus), Cameron Tringale (USA) and Jason Day (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Mahan (USA), who won his sixth US PGA Tour event, and first since 2012. [Plainfield CC, Edison, NJ].
WGC
Accenture
Played as the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship (Feb 22-26). Mahan (USA) beat Rory McIlroy (N.Ire) 2 and 1 in the 18-hole final to win the Walter Hagen Cup. [GC at Dove Mtn, Marana, AZ].
America
Shell
Played as the Shell Houston Open (Mar 29-Apr 1). Second-placed Carl Pettersson (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Hunter Mahan (USA), who claimed his second PGA Tour win in 2012. [Tournament course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX. At the time known as Redstone GC].
America
Waste Mgt
Played as the Waste Management Phoenix Open (Feb 25-28). Second-placed Rickie Fowler (USA) finished 1 shot behind Mahan (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
WGC
Bridgestone
Played as the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational (Aug 5-8). Second-placed Ryan Palmer (USA) finished 2 shots behind Mahan (USA). Out of form Tiger Woods finished second to last, 30 shots behind Mahan. [South course, Firestone CC, Akron, Ohio].
Aus/NZ
x
Played as the inaugural Kiwi Challenge (Oct 26/27; PGA Tour 36-hole exhibition event, for four players aged under 30). Hunter Mahan (USA) beat Anthony Kim (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). Brandt Snedeker (USA) was 1 shot further back in third (-7); Adam Scott (Aus) finished fourth (+4). [First round: Kauri Cliffs, Matauri Bay, NZ. Second round: Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, NZ].
America
Travelers
Played as the Travelers Championship (June 21-24). 25-year-old Hunter Mahan (USA) beat Jay Williamson (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his first PGA Tour win. [TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, CT].
Amateur
USGA
Played as the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Mahan (USA) beat Camilo Villegas (Col) 4 and 2 in the final. [CC of York, York, Pennsylvania].
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.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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