SPEEDLINE 9064LS - Tour
- Champions
Biography
Bernhard, a two-time Masters Champion, turned pro in 1972. His career began with three German National Championships before making his entrance on the American stage in 1985 by winning his first of two Green Jackets. Winning two Masters Championships, 70 international tournaments, playing on 9 Ryder Cup teams and serving as captain of another, Langer earned induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2002.
The trophies have continued to come for Bernhard since joining the Champions Tour in 2007. His impressive list of tournament victories have earned him multiple accolades, including back-to-back Jack Nicklaus trophies as the Champions Tour Player of the Year, back-to-back Arnold Palmer Awards as the leading money-winner, and back-to-back Byron Nelson Awards for the lowest scoring average on the Champions Tour.
Bernhard started playing golf at age 7 through caddying, and turned pro at 15. He is a devout Christian and helped organize the regular meetings of the European Tour Bible Class.
Biography
Tom is active in Kansas City area charitable endeavors, including Children's Mercy Hospital, and development of golf courses for junior players.
FAVORITE COURSE
Ballybunnion in Ireland.
FAVORITE ROUND?
Final round of 1982 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. My chip-in at 17 propelled me to win what I consider the most important championship in golf.
FANTASY FOURSOME
My dad (Ray Watson), Stan Thirsk, and Byron Nelson.
BENEFICIAL EXERCISE
Upper/lower body strengthening and stretching, abdominal work, and cardio--with the main emphasis on stretching.
Tom's Tip
Practice from 100 yards in twice as much as you practice the full swing.
Check out more of Tom's tips on his new instructional DVD "Lessons Of A Lifetime". www.tomwatsondvd.com
Biography
Tommy enters his rookie season on the Champions Tour in 2010 after playing on the PGA Tour for over 20 years, with more than 300 career starts to his credit and over $9 million in earnings. He has two career PGA Tour victories, winning the 1990 Phoenix Open and the 2003 Valero Texas Open. He currently holds the scoring record for best overall score on 72 holes (254), which he set during his Valero Texas Open victory in 2003. Among the top 125 on the money list 11 times, with a career-best total of $917,1334 in 2007, Tommy shattered the seven-figure mark in 2008 ($1,501,256) on the strength of five top-10 finishes. Tommy is the grandson of three-time major winner Tommy Armour and played in the 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, where his grandfather won the event in 1927.
Biography
Paul returns to the role of a rookie this year on the Champions Tour. This next chapter in his golfing life comes after being a long-time member of the PGA Tour, where he spent almost 300 weeks in the top-10 of the Official World Golf Rankings. He won 12 tournaments on the PGA Tour, climaxing in his one major title, the 1993 PGA Championship. After playing on four U.S. Ryder Cup teams himself, Paul captained Team USA to a gutsy victory in 2008, defeating the Europeans 16 ½ points to 11½ points and bringing the trophy back to U.S. soil for the first time in nine years. Paul is a native of Holyoke, MA., and a resident of Bradenton, FL. He attended Brevard Junior College and Florida State University before turning professional in 1981. He captured his first Tour victory in 1987 and also earned that year's PGA Player of the Year Award. In 1995, he was honored by the Golf Writers Association of America with the Ben Hogan Award, presented to an individual who remains active in golf despite physical handicap or serious illness. Paul is also a television broadcaster for ESPN/ABC Sports.
Biography
A native of North Carolina, Mike attended the University of North Carolina but did not even play on the golf team. A fixture at amateur tournaments in the Carolinas, Mike turned professional in 2007 and started playing on the Champions Tour via open qualifying. He finished 5th at the 2007 Champions Tour Q-School which allowed him to open qualify for tour events again in 2008. He parlayed success in those qualifiers along with some strong showings in several tournaments to finish 29th on the money list in 2008, earning his tour card for 2009. He won his first event in 2009, the Allianz Championship.
Biography
Scott is no stranger to the winner's circle. Since 1980, Scott has won 11 PGA TOUR events with the most recent coming in 2003 at the Ford Championship at Doral. He also has six international victories and was a member of the 2002 and 1997 U.S. Ryder Cup teams. Joining the Champions Tour hasn’t slowed down his winning ways as Scott has notched three victories: FedEx Kinko’s Classic (2007), Allianz Championship (2008) and the ACE Group Classic (2008).
Scott graduated from Wake Forest University in 1978, and was part of a winning Eisenhower Trophy team before turning pro in 1979. He has a floor named after him at the Arnold Palmer Hospital thanks to his family's donations over the years. He lists Harbour Town GL, Muirfield Village and the CC of North Carolina as his favorite courses...Favorite entertainer is Frank Sinatra...Favorite movies include "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Blazing Saddles."...Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan.
Biography
After claiming co-medalist honors at the 2007 Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament, Gene took full advantage of his opportunities via open qualifying to eventually finish 19th on the final money list, with $1,022,061, and earn full status for the 2009 season. During his first full season as an exempt player on the Champions Tour, he earned a career best $1,120,812 and had several chances to win his first tournament, finishing 2nd three times. Gene is a native of North Carolina who started playing the game as a two-year-old…Father (Gene) is a golf professional in the Orlando area…His favorite golf foursome would include his father, daughter and Al Besselink…Favorite athlete is Tom Watson.
Biography
Dana played collegiate golf at the University of Rhode Island and is a member of that school's Hall of Fame. He has no other hobbies besides golf and plays virtually every day. Like most New Englanders, Dana is a die-hard Red Sox fan and has thrown out first pitches at four Major League Baseball stadiums, including Fenway Park.
FAVORITE COURSE
Hualalai Golf Club in Kailua Kona, Hawaii
FAVORITE ROUND?
Shooting a 63 at Pinehurst # 2 , during the World Golf Hall of Fame Championship in '81.
FANTASY FOURSOME
Brother Paul, nephew Brett Quigley and son Devin.
BENEFICIAL EXERCISE
Long walks after dinner.
Biography
Des started playing golf at age 6 and lists Jack Nicklaus as his hero.
FAVORITE COURSE
Carnoustie, Portmamock, Royal Birkdale
FAVORITE ROUND?
65 equal low round in 2001 Open at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.
FANTASY FOURSOME
Bill Clinton, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods
BENEFICIAL EXERCISE
Always do a good stretch before playing.