Rich Beem
Name:
Richard Michael "Rich" BeemCountry:
USABorn:
Aug 24, 1970 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.Original/Home Club:
Phoenix ArizonaOccupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1994MAJORS (1). Total professional wins (5), including PGA Tour (3).
Beem, who attended college at New Mexico State University, turned professional in 1994. A year later, with little to show from his golfing exploits, he was selling cell phones and car stereo systems in Seattle. His golf career got back on track later in the 1990s, and he joined the PGA Tour in 1999. His greatest achievement was winning the 2002 PGA Championship, especially with Tiger Woods making a big push in the final round with four birdies in the last four holes. Beem's final round 4-under par 68 was enough to edge out Tiger by one shot.
America
Qwest
Played as The International presented by Qwest (Aug 1-4; modified stableford fomrat). Second-placed Steve Lowery (USA) finished 1 point behind Beem (USA). [Castle Pines GC, Castle Rock, nr Denver, Colorado].
Majors
PGA of America
The US PGA Championship (84th) (Aug 15-18). Second-placed Tiger Woods (USA) finished 1 shot behind Beem (USA), who recorded his first and only major championship win. [Hazeltine National GC, Chaska, Minn.]
America
Hyundai
Played as the Hyundai Team Matches (Nov 16/17; unofficial post-season event involving four two-player teams from each of the LPGA, PGA and Snr PGA Tours; teams compete against other teams from their own tour). Rich Beem (USA) & Peter Lonard (Aus) beat Fred Couples & Mark Calcavecchia (USA) 2 and 1 in the final of the PGA Tour matches. [Monarch Beach Links, Dana Point, CA].
America
Kemper Insurance
Played as the Kemper Open (May 27-30). Second-placed Bill Glasson (USA) and Bradley Hughes (Aus) finished 1 shot behind 28-year-old tour rookie Rich Beem (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, Potomac, nr Washington DC. At the time known as TPC Avenel].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
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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