Loren Roberts
Name:
Loren Lloyd RobertsAlso known as:
Boss of the MossCountry:
USABorn:
June 24, 1955 in San Luis Obispo, California.Original/Home Club:
San Luis Obispo G&CC; Morro Bay GC, Calif.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1975America
Toshiba
Played as the Toshiba Classic (March 16-18). Second-placed Tom Kite (USA), Bernhard Langer (Ger) and Mark Calcavecchia (USA) finished 2 shots behind Loren Roberts (USA), who recorded the last of his 13 Champions Tour wins. [Newport Beach CC, Newport Beach, CA].
America
Dick's Sporting Goods
Played as Dick's Sporting Goods Open (June 25-27). Second-placed Fred Funk (USA) finished 1 shot behind Loren Roberts (USA). [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
ACE Group
Played as the ACE Group Classic (Feb 20-22). Second-placed Gene Jones (USA) finished 1 shot behind Loren Roberts (USA). [TPC Treviso Bay, Naples, FL].
Majors
MasterCard
The Senior Open Championship presented by MasterCard (23rd) (July 23-26). Roberts (USA) beat Mark McNulty (Ire) with a par at the third playoff hole; Fred Funk (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Old course, Sunningdale GC, Sunningdale, Berks].
Awards
Charles Schwab
Roberts (USA) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture his second Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. John Cook (USA) was second with 2351 pts; Fred Funk (USA) was third with 2349 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 28-30). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 1 shot behind Loren Roberts (USA). [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington; at the time TPC Snoqualmie Ridge].
America
Commerce Bank
Played as the Commerce Bank Championship (June 27-29). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim) and defending champion Lonnie Nielsen (USA) finished 1 shot behind Roberts (USA). [Red course, Eisenhower Park GC, East Meadow, Long Island, NY].
Awards
Charles Schwab
Roberts (USA) won the Champions Tour season-long points chase, to capture the Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque, reversing the 2006 winner/runner-up outcome. Jay Haas (USA) was second with 2551 pts; Denis Watson (Zim) was third with 2177 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the Champions Tour season.
Majors
Constellation Energy
Played as the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship (25th) (Oct 4-7). Second-placed Tom Watson (USA) finished 6 shots behind Roberts (USA). [East course, Baltimore CC - Five Farms, Lutherville, Maryland].
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Championship at Sandestin (June 1-3). Second-placed Eduardo Romero (Arg) finished 3 shots behind Roberts (USA). [Raven GC, Sandestin Resort, Miramar Beach, FL].
Awards
Champions Tr
Roberts (USA) won won his second straight Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Jay Haas (USA) was second with 69.36; Eduardo Romero (Arg) was third with 69.90.
America
MasterCard
Played as the MasterCard Championship at Hualalai (Jan 20-22; Champions Tour season-opener). Second-placed Don Pooley (USA) finished 1 shot behind Loren Roberts (USA), who recorded his second Champions Tour win. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
America
ACE Group
Played as the ACE Group Classic (Feb 17-19). Second-placed Brad Bryant (USA) and R.W. Eaks (USA) finished 1 shot behind Loren Roberts (USA), who became the first player ever to win the opening three events of the Champions Tour season. [Talon course, TwinEagles Club, Naples, FL].
Majors
Aberdeen Asset Mgt
The Senior British Open Championship presented by Aberdeen Asset Management (20th) (July 27-30). Roberts (USA) beat Eduardo Romero (Arg) with a par at the first playoff hole. [Ailsa course, Turnberry Resort, Ayrshire].
Awards
Champions Tr
Roberts (USA) won the Byron Nelson Award, recording the season's lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour. Jay Haas (USA) was second with 69.07; Tom Watson (USA) was third with 69.67.
America
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Played as the Turtle Bay Championship (Jan 27-29). Second-placed Scott Simpson (USA) finished 2 shots behind Roberts (USA), who recorded his second Champions Tour win in as many weeks. [Palmer course, Turtle Bay Resort, Kahuku, Oahu, Hawaii].
Majors
JELD-WEN
Played as the JELD-WEN Tradition (Aug 25-28). Roberts (USA) beat Dana Quigley (USA) with a bogey at the second playoff hole to claim his first major championship title and first Champions Tour win. [South course, The Reserve Vineyards & GC, Aloha, nr Portland, OR].
America
Valero
Played as the Valero Texas Open (Sept 26-29). Second-placed Fred Couples (USA), Fred Funk (USA) and Garrett Willis (USA) finished 3 shots behind 47-year-old Loren Roberts (USA), who recorded the last of his eight PGA Tour wins. [Resort course, La Cantera GC, San Antonio, TX].
America
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Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (July 13-16). Second-placed Franklin Langham (USA) finished 8 shots behind Loren Roberts (USA), who recorded his second win in this event. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
GTE
Played as the GTE Byron Nelson Classic (May 13-16). Roberts (USA) beat Steve Pate (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole. [TPC course, Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas, Irving, nr Dallas, TX. Early rounds also on the Cottonwood Valley course].
America
CVS
Played as the CVS Charity Classic (Sept 11-14). Second-placed Bill Glasson (USA) finished 1 shot behind Loren Roberts (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Pleasant Valley CC, Sutton, MA].
America
MCI
Played as the MCI Classic (April 18-21). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 3 shots behind Roberts (USA). [Harbour Town Links, Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head, SC].
America
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Played as the Greater Milwaukee Open (Aug 29-Sep 1). Loren Roberts (USA) beat Jerry Kelly (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [Brown Deer Park GC, Brown Deer, nr Milwaukee, Wisc.].
America
Nestle
Played as the Nestle Invitational (March 16-19). Second-placed Brad Faxon (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champion Roberts (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
America
Nestle
Played as The Nestle Invitational (March 17-20). Second-placed Nick Price (Zim), Vijay Singh (Fiji) and Fuzzy Zoeller (USA) finished 1 shot behind first-time PGA Tour winner Roberts (USA). [Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL].
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