Wednesday, August 08, 2007


Aug. 8, 2007 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) --
7:30 a.m. (1)

Ryan Benzel

Residence:
Bothell, Wash.

Nationality:
American

Age:
28

Fast facts:
Former University of Idaho player earned a spot in field after tying for second at this year's PGA Professional National Championship. Eagled the 18th hole in the final round to claim second place. Assistant golf pro at Seattle (Wash.) Golf Club.

Bradley Dredge

Residence:
Cardiff, Wales

Nationality:
Welsh

Age:
34

Fast Facts:
Has two tournament titles from the European Tour, winning the 2006 Omega European Masters and the 2003 Madiera Island Open.

Steve Flesch

Residence:
Union, Ky.

Nationality:
American

Age:
40

Fast

facts:
The left-hander and 17-year tour veteran won the Reno-Tahoe Open in August for his third career tour win. Began game right-handed before switching over to natural left side. Tied for 10th at the 2005 PGA. Has workshop in his basement where he works on his own clubs. Interested in getting involved in golf course design.

Brian Bateman

Residence:
Monroe, La.

Nationality:
American

Age:
34

Fast Facts:
Won the 2007 Buick Open, where he shot an opening-round 65, his best round of the season. He sank a 12-foot birdie on the 72nd hole to avoid a four-man playoff. His best finish last season was third in the Deutsche Bank. (NYSE:DB) In 2004, he finished in the top 125 for the first time in his PGA career.

7:35 a.m. (10)

Mark Wilson

Residence:
Elmhurst, Ill.

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
Won the Honda Classic on the Champions Course at PGA National in March for his first PGA Tour victory. Defeated Jose Coceres with a birdie on the third playoff hole. Also finished tied for ninth at the U.S. Bank (NYSE:UBS PR) (NYSE:USB PRE) (NYSE:USB PRD) (NYSE:USB PRC) (NYSE:USB) Championship in Milwaukee. Played the Hooters Tour from 1998-2001.

Tim Thelen

Residence:
College Station, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
46

Fast facts:
Thelen will be playing for the Traditions Golf Club at Texas A&M in Bryan, Texas. He had won two PGA Professional national championships (2000, 2003) He tied for fourth at 2007's qualifying event to become one of 20 club pros advancing to the 89th PGA Championship.

7:40 a.m. (1)

Anthony Kim

Residence:
Dallas

Nationality:
American

Age:
22

Fast facts:
The former University of Oklahoma golfer was chosen midseason PGA Tour Rookie of the Year by Sports Illustrated. He began the year as the youngest rookie on tour. He finished 20th at this year's U.S. Open. He played on a sponsor exemption the 2006 Valero Texas Open and finished runner-up.

Phil Schmitt

Residence:
Baton Rouge, La.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
The former LSU golfer was one of 20 golfers to receive exemption for the 2007 PGA after finishing tied for ninth place at the 40th PGA Professional National Championship in Oregon.

Gregory Havret

Residence:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Nationality:
French

Age:
30

Fast facts:
Won the Scottish Open last month by beating Phil Mickelson in a playoff, the second triumph of his career. Took up golf at 10 after being encouraged by his father, a Parisian vet.

7:45 a.m. (10)

Camilo Villegas

Residence:
Gainesville, Fla.

Nationality:
Colombian

Age:
25

Fast facts:
One of People Magazine's 'Hottest Bachelor,' also featured in July 2006 GQ. Four top 10 finishes as rookie last year. Lucked into The Players Championship when a player withdrew; finished tied for third. So popular in Colombia that it added 30 PGA Tour broadcasts last year.

John O'Leary

Residence:
Reston, Va.

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast facts:
O'Leary will represent the Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Chantilly, Va., after finishing tied for sixth place in the PGA of America's Professional National Championship. O'Leary had played on the 2004 Canadian PGA Tour. He has won more than 15 pro-am and mini-tour events.

Markus Brier

Residence:
Vienna, Austria

Nationality:
Austrian

Age:
39

Fast facts:
Became first Austrian to win European PGA Tour event in 2006. Won the BA-CA Golf Open on his home course, Fontana Golf Club, in Vienna. His win at the 2007 Volvo China Open drew congratulations from Austria's prime minister. Late bloomer: turned pro at age 27 and won his first tournament at 37.

7:50 a.m. (1)

Richard Sterne

Residence:
Pretoria, South Africa

Nationality:
South African

Age:
25

Fast Facts:
Got second European PGA Tour title at the Celtic Manor Wales Open earlier this year. Played in five British Opens since turning pro in 2001; has never made the cut at a major. His father was in auto racing, his mother was an ice skater and his sister plays squash.

Micah Rudosky

Residence:
Cortez, Colo.

Nationality:
American

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Rudosky, the PGA Head Professional at Conquistador Golf Course in Cortez, Colo., will play in his first PGA Championship after overcoming an opening round 76 in the qualifying tournament. He played for Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College.

Heath Slocum

Residence:
Pensacola, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Learned golf from his father, a former Mississippi club pro. He played on the same high school golf team as tour pro Boo Weekley in Milton, Fla. In 1997, he contracted ulcerative colitis and lost 28 pounds, falling to 122. He didn't play golf for the next 18 months. Slocum is playing solid golf this season, with four top-six finishes.

7:55 a.m. (10)

Nick Watney

Residence:
San Roaquin, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
26

Fast Facts:
Won the 2007 Zurich Classic of New Orleans for his first PGA Tour victory. Won once on the Nationwide Tour in 2004 and scored an international victory at the 2003 Lewis Chitengwa Memorial Championship in Canada. Also had a tie for ninth at the Buick Invitational, six shots behind the winner.

Dean Wilson

Residence:
Las Vegas

Nationality:
American

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Advanced to PGA Championship after winning the 2006 International, a now-defunct tour stop that used the Modified Stableford scoring system. He was a college teammate for three seasons at BYU with PGA Tour member Mike Weir. He made the cut in the U.S. Open and the Masters, where he was the first Hawaiian to accomplish that feat.

Charley Hoffman

Residence:
Las Vegas, Nev.

Nationality:
American

Age:
30.

Fast Facts:
A former UNLV golfer, Hoffman was a PGA Tour rookie in 2006. He beat John Rollins in a playoff to earn his first career victory at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, where winds gusted as high as 40 mph. Hoffman became the first player to win the tournament in his first try since Arnold Palmer in 1960.

8 a.m. (1)

Rocco Mediate

Residence:
Naples, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
44

Fast Facts:
Back injury hindered him in 2006 and part of this season. Was runner-up at 2007 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Won five career Tour events. Placed fourth at the 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills. Finished 600th out of 5,619 players in first appearance at the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event.

Niclas Fasth

Residence:
Ascot, England

Nationality:
Swedish

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Won his sixth European Tour event in June at the BMW International Open in Munich. He came close to becoming the first player to win the The European Qualifying School Final Stage twice. He won it in 1996 and finished second in 1999.

Sean O'Hair

Residence:
Lubbock, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
25

Fast Facts:
Turned pro after junior year of high school in 1999. Made PGA Tour in 2005, was Rookie of the Year. Won John Deere Classic; second at Byron Nelson Championship in 2005. Led 2007 Players Championship after 54 holes, but a quadruple bogey-bogey on the last two holes dropped him from second to 11th place.

8:05 a.m. (10)

Retief Goosen

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
South African

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Won the 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills, the last PGA major held in Tulsa. Held the lead in the final round, but three-putted the 18th hole in the final round. Beat Mark Brooks in the 18-hole playoff to win his first major and first PGA Tour event. Also won the 2004 U.S. Open.

Boo Weekley

Residence:
Jay, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
34

Fast Facts:
Chipped in final two holes to edge out Ernie Els and win his first PGA Tour event at this year's Verizon (NYSE:VZC) (NYSE:VZ) Heritage. Studied turf grass science at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Got his nickname after the cartoon Yogi Bear's sidekick, Boo Boo Bear.

Darren Clarke

Residence:
Chobham, England

Nationality:
Irish

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
European Tour fixture for 16 years. Won 10 tournaments. Is the only player other than Tiger Woods to win at least two World Golf Championship events. His Darren Clarke Foundation helps raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness and junior golf in Northern Ireland.

8:10 a.m. (1)

Jose Maria Olazabal

Residence:
Fuenterrabia, Spain

Nationality:
Spanish

Age:
41.

Fast Facts:
Has won twice at the Masters (1994 and 1999) and was close to a third in the 2006 Masters before settling for third. He won the European Tour qualifying school in 1985 and won the first of his 23 European Tour titles the following season. Teamed with Seve Ballesteros to win 11 matches in Ryder Cup.

Fred Funk

Residence:
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
51

Fast Facts:
Since turning 50 in June 2006, Funk has been eligible for Champions Tour events. He won a PGA Tour tournament this year after his senior debut, becoming only the second over-50 player to win on the PGA Tour in over 30 years, winning the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico.

Arron Oberholser

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
Assisted Santa Clara coach John Kenneday on the golf team. In 1999, named Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERICY) Canadian Tour International Rookie of the Year. Set Canadian Tour record for largest margin of victory (11 strokes) during his win at the Ontario Open. Finished tied for 7th at the Wachovia. (NYSE:WB)

8:15 a.m. (10)

Sergio Garcia

Residence:
Borrirol, Spain

Nationality:
Spanish

Age:
27

Fast Facts:
The Spaniard is nicknamed El Nino and is one of the best-known players in the world. Plays on both the U.S. PGA Tour and European Tour. Has spent most of his career in the top 10 of the world rankings, but has yet to win a major. Had a near-miss at the recent British Open, losing in a playoff.

Geoff Ogilvy

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
30

Fast Facts:
Joined golf's elite with a win at the 2006 U.S. Open at Winged Foot in only his third appearance in the U.S. Open. Became only the second Australian to win a U.S. Open. In 2007, finished tied for 9th at the Memorial Tournament, his fourth top-10 on tour in 2007.

Tom Lehman

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
48

Fast Facts:
Won the 1996 PGA Tour Championship at Southern Hills. Also won the 2001 Iba Award in Tulsa. Has five victories on the PGA Tour. Won the 1996 British Open for his only major championship. This season he tied for fifth at the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard and Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

8:20 a.m. (1)

Tim Herron

Residence:
Wayzata, Minn.

Nationality:
American

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Nicknamed 'Lumpy.' After joining the PGA Tour in 1996, won three tournaments in his first four years. Broke a seven-year winless drought with a 2006 victory at Colonial.

Bo Van Pelt

Residence:
Bixby

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
The Oklahoma State graduate is positioned well for his fourth consecutive year in the top 75 on the PGA Tour money list. Best performances this year: a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship and a tie for 10th at the Verizon Heritage. His father Bob was a fifth-round NFL draft choice by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1967.

Rod Pampling

Residence:
Flower Mound, Texas

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
His two PGA Tour wins came on drama at the 17th hole. Won at The International in 2004, thanks to a 31-foot eagle putt on the 17th. Earned his other tour win after Greg Owen three-putted from 40 inches out on the 17th to blow a two-shot lead.

8:25 a.m. (10)

Colin Montgomerie

Residence:
Oxshott, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
44

Fast Facts:
Has won more on the European Tour than any other British player in history. He has won 31 times in Europe. He recently won the Smurfit Kappa European Open at The K Club to surpass Nick Faldo's previous tour record of 20 victories. That ended a 19-month victory drought. Missed the cut at 2007 British Open, U.S. Open and the Masters.

Stewart Cink

Residence:
Duluth, Ga.

Nationality:
American

Age:
34

Fast Facts:
Took up golf after his parents left him at a driving range before he was old enough to go on the course. Is a huge Atlanta Thrashers hockey fan. Ranks 34th on the 2007 PGA Tour All-Around ranking.

Ernie Els

Residence:
Wentworth, England

Nationality:
South African

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Won 15 PGA Tour events, including the U.S. Open in 1994 and 1997 and the 2002 British Open. Three top five finishes at the PGA Championship, including fourth in 2004. Finished 25th at Southern Hills in 1994 and 66th in 2001. Also designs golf courses and produces wine.

8:30 a.m. (1)

Luke Donald

Residence:
Chicago

Nationality:
English

Age:
29

Fast Facts:
Finished 10th at The Masters this year and has two career PGA Tour wins. Named the Tour's Rookie of the Year in 2002 and the top collegiate golfer in 1999. An avid painter who graduated from Northwestern University in 2001 with a degree in art theory and practice.

Jim Furyk

Residence:
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
His father, Mike, only coach he ever had. Dad was club pro in suburban Pittsburgh. Despite unorthodox swing, former University of Arizona golfer has 13 career wins, including 2003 U.S. Open. Won Canadian Open, has finished in the top 13 in each of the year's first three majors. Tied for 62nd in the 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills.

Jonathan Byrd

Residence:
St. Simon's Island, Ga.

Nationality:
American

Age:
39

Fast Facts:
Was Clemson's first four-time, first-team All-ACC player. Earned PGA Tour card by finishing eighth on money list of the Buy.Com (NASDAQ:BUYY) Tour (now Nationwide Tour). Named PGA Tour rookie of the year in 2002 after winning the Buick Challenge. Byrd won his third PGA Tour event by capturing last month's John Deere Classic.

8:35 a.m. (10)

Chad Campbell

Residence:
Colleyville, Texas.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Played at UNLV, working in a coffee shop to earn money. Has three wins and twice finished in the top 10 at majors, including second at 2003 PGA and third-place tie at 2006 Masters. In 2003 Sports Illustrated poll, was voted most likely to win a major. Older brother Mike is golf coach at Abilene Christian.

Nick O'Hern

Residence:
Perth, Australia

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Considered turning pro in three sports -- baseball, tennis and golf. Pitcher Greg Maddux is his favorite athlete. O'Hern has five international victories, but has not won on the PGA Tour. He tied for second at the 2006 Booz Allen Classic. He won the 2006 Australian PGA Championship.

Ryan Moore

Residence:
Las Vegas

Nationality:
American

Age:
24

Fast Facts:
Best finish in a major came in last year's PGA Championship, when he tied for ninth at Medinah. A UNLV graduate, he won the 2005 Haskins Award for the nation's outstanding collegiate golfer. He placed 13th at the 2005 Masters, winning the low amateur award. He said he learned the game from his father, 'as soon as I could walk.'

8:40 a.m. (1)

Brett Wetterich

Residence:
Jupiter, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Was a PGA Tour rookie in 2000, but had to work his way back following an injury. He won the 2006 Byron Nelson and fought back tears because he was overcome with thoughts of his older brother who had been killed by a drunken driver three years earlier. He has three top-10 finishes this year.

Steve Stricker

Residence:
Madison, Wis.

Nationality:
American

Age:
40

Fast Facts:
Wife Nicki has been his caddie throughout his career, taking time off only for the birth of daughter Bobbi Maria in 1998.

Mike Weir

Residence:
Draper, Utah

Nationality:
Canadian

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
At age 13, the left-hander wrote a letter to Jack Nicklaus asking if he should switch to play right-handed. Response was to stay with natural swing. Received the 2003 Lionel Conacher Award for the top male athlete in Canada, becoming the first golfer to receive the honor in 32 years.

8:45 a.m. (10)

Tiger Woods

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
12 career major titles are second most in PGA history, behind Jack Nicklaus' 20. Won 57 PGA Tour events. Became youngest player to win The Masters in 1997, winning by a record 12 strokes. Finished second at this year's U.S. Open and The Masters. On Sunday, won the Bridgestone Invitational by eight strokes.

Bob Tway

Residence:
Edmond

Nationality:
American

Age:
48

Fast Facts:
Former Oklahoma State standout won the 1986 PGA Championship with a birdie out of a bunker on the 72nd hole. Won four of eight PGA Tour events in 1986, named Player of the Year. Last victory came at the 2003 Canadian Open. Has won more than $14 million in his career.

Rich Beem

Residence:
Austin, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
At 2002 PGA Championship at Hazeltine National, held off Tiger Woods to win. Turned pro in 1994; quit golf for a while to sell car stereos and cell phones. In 1999, won Kemper Open. Co-wrote 'Bud, Sweat and Tees: A Walk on the Wild Side of the PGA Tour' that profiled his first season on tour.

8:50 a.m. (1)

Steve Elkington

Residence:
Houston, Texas and Sydney, Australia

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
44

Fast Facts:
Best performances in majors in PGA Championship. Won 1995 PGA Championship at Riviera Country Club by coming back from a six-shot deficit. Finished second to Phil Mickelson in 2005 PGA Championship. Finished tied for fifth in last month's Buick Open.

Shaun Micheel

Residence:
Memphis, Tenn.

Nationality:
American

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Was a backstage guest of the rock band KISS following his 2003 PGA Championship title in Columbus, Ohio. Received the 1994 Sons of Confederate Veterans Award for bravery after saving two people from a sinking car while at a golf tournament in North Carolina.

John Daly

Residence:
Cordova, Tenn.

Nationality:
American

Age:
41

Fast Facts:
Former University of Arkansas star. His book 'My Life In and Out of The Rough' is a bestseller. Has won five times on the PGA Tour, including two majors. His stunning victory at the 1991 PGA Championship launched him to stardom. He won the 1995 British Open. His last victory came at the 2004 Buick Invitational.

8:55 a.m. (10)

Hunter Mahan

Residence:
Dallas

Nationality:
American

Age:
25

Fast Facts:
Another of the former Oklahoma State stars on the PGA Tour. Was two-time Big 12 Player of the Year and All-American (2002-2003). One of the hottest players this summer. Broke through with his first victory at the Travelers Championship.Youngest winner on the PGA Tour this summer.

Henrik Stenson

Residence:
Malmo, Sweden

Nationality:
Swedish

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
First PGA Tour win at 2005 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Best major was the 2006 PGA Championship, where he tied for 14th. Made the cut in six of past nine majors. Holed out winning putt in Europe's third straight Ryder Cup win over United States in his 2006 debut.

K.J. Choi

Residence:
Wando, South Korea

Nationality:
South Korean

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Having his best year on the PGA Tour, ranked fourth on the money list and FedEx (NYSE:FDX) Cup standings. He became the first Korean to earn a PGA Tour card in 1994 and the first to win a tournament in 2002. His two trophies this year were awarded to him by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

9 a.m. (1)

Tom Pernice Jr.

Residence:
Murietta, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
47

Fast Facts:
Has won two PGA Tour events. Teammates at UCLA included Jay Delsing, Corey Pavin, Steve Pate and Duffy Waldorf. All-conference wrestler in high school. Daughter Brooke has a genetic disease, Lebers congenital amaurosis, which causes blindness. Her retinas did not develop fully at birth.

Trevor Immelman

Residence:
Lake Nona, Fla.

Nationality:
South African

Age:
27

Fast Facts:
Last year's PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. Won the 2006 Cialis Western Open and finished seventh on the money list -- the first rookie in 30 years to finish in the top 10 in earnings. Struggled earlier this year with a parasite-borne illness days before The Masters that made him lose 22 pounds.

Robert Karlsson

Residence:
Monte Carlo, Monaco

Nationality:
Swedish

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Two victories in 2006 made him Sweden's most prolific European Tour champ with seven. He finished the year as part of the winning Ryder Cup team. Joined the European Tour in 1991 and won five times from 1995-2002. Missed cut at British Open and U.S. Open this year.

9:05 a.m. (10)

Charles Howell III

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
28

Fast Facts:
One of the best collegiate players in history, winning the 2000 NCAA title with a record 23-under-par when he played at OSU. Got off to a great start in 2007 -- finished second at the Sony (NYSE:SNE) Open, second to Tiger Woods at Buick Invitational and beat Phil Mickelson in a playoff to win the Nissan Open.

Lee Westwood

Residence:
Worksop, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
34

Fast Facts:
Has won 28 professional events, including 17 on the European Tour. Best season came in 2000 when he won five tournaments. Has struggled in major championships, with five top-10 finishes in 39 major championship starts.

Shingo Katayama

Residence:
Tokyo, Japan

Nationality:
Japanese

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
Been an anchor on Japan Golf Tour, winning 22 tournaments. Will play first major since 2006 British Open. Didn't play British Open back and right knee injuries. Only top 10 finish in a major came in the 2001 PGA Championship. Has been called 'Cowboy Shingo' due to his cowboy hat.

9:10 a.m. (1)

Jeev Mikha Singh

Residence:
Chandrigarh, India

Nationality:
Indian

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Became first Indian to join European Tour; is the highest-ranked Indian golfer in the world after cracking top 100 in world rankings last year. Played at Abilene Christian; won 1993 NCAA Division II national title. First of nine pro wins came at the 1993 Southern Oklahoma State Open.

Pat Perez

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
He and brother Mike were the only brothers to play in the 2001 Qualifying Tournament finals at Bear Lakes CC in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Raphael Jacquelin

Residence:
Coppet, Switzerland

Nationality:
French

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player until a knee injury at age 13 forced him to try other sports.

9:15 a.m. (10)

Chip Sullivan

Residence:
Troutville, Va.

Nationality:
American

Age:
42 Fast fact: Won the 2007 PGA Professional National Championship in Sunriver, Ore. Making his fourth PGA Championship appearance. Finished tied for 31st at Whistling Straits in 2004. Won the 1986 SEC Championship while playing at Ole Miss.

Denis Watson

Residence:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Nationality:
Zimbabweian

Age:
51

Fast Facts:
Had gone 23 years without a win before Senior PGA Championship last May, becoming the first international-born Senior PGA champion. Major qualified him for PGA Championship at Southern Hills. Won three events in 1984 before injuries plagued his career.

Corey Pavin

Residence:
Plano, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
47

Fast Facts:
Has won 15 times on the PGA Tour. His first victory came in the 1984 Houston Coca-Cola Open. His last victory was in the 2006 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. He tied for sixth at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this season. Has been in the top 125 in 18 of the last 23 years.

9:20 a.m. (1)

Ken Duke

Residence:
Boca Raton, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Attended Henderson State in Arkadelphia, Ark. In 2006, was Nationwide Tour's leading money winner; also won BMW Charity Pro-Am at the Cliffs, helping him gain PGA Tour card. Had four consecutive top 10 finishes this summer, including a second-place finish in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Brad Lardon

Residence:
Bryan, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
42

Fast Facts:
Director of Golf at Miramont Country Club in Bryan, Texas. Qualified for the 2002 U.S. Open, finishing tied for 58th. Qualified for PGA Championship with a top 20 finish at the PGA Professional National Championship.

Peter Hanson

Residence:
Trelleborg, Sweden

Nationality:
Swedish

Age:
29

Fast Facts:
Two top-50 finishes in two majors in last three years. Won the Brabazon Trophy for winning the English Amateur Stroke Play Championship in 1998 to cap an impressive amateur career.

9:25 a.m. (10)

Billy Mayfair

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
41

Fast Facts:
Accomplished amateur player who won 1986 U.S. Public Links and 1987 U.S. Amateur titles. Won five times on PGA Tour, including the 1995 Tour Championship at Southern Hills. Holds the distinction of being the only player to beat Tiger Woods in a playoff on the PGA Tour at the 1998 Nissan Open.

Soren Hansen

Residence:
Monte Carlo, Monaco

Nationality:
Danish

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Fourth on European PGA Tour money list this year. Struggled early in the 2007 season, but has three top 10 finishes in last four events. Scoring average has decreased each of last four seasons. Only European Tour victory came at the 2002 Irish Open, where he beat three players on the fourth playoff hole.

Gregory Bisconti

Residence:
South Salem, N.Y.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Assistant club pro at Saint Andrew's Golf Club in Hastings, N.Y. Qualified after he tied for 16th at 40th PGA Professional National Championship in Oregon.

9:30 a.m. (1)

Frank Lickliter II

Residence:
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Has two tour wins. Works with Wounded Warrior Project, which assists soldiers injured in Iraq. Has visited troops at Guantanamo Bay, Korea and Persian Gulf. Made a double eagle while playing with ex-Cincinnati Reds' Chris Sabo. Has been bear hunting with Fuzzy Zoeller.

Kevin Sutherland

Residence:
Sacramento, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
Was 115th on money list last year, lowest since rookie year. Now in the top 60. Shot a 63 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, tied for the ninth-lowest score on the tour this year. Only PGA Tour win came at the 2002 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. Was the highest seed (62) to win the event.

Bill Amundsen

Residence:
Black River Falls, Wis.

Nationality:
American

Age:
30

Fast Facts:
Finished tied for 16th in PGA Professional to qualify for PGA Championship. Head pro at Skyline Golf Club in Black River Falls, Wis. Winner of the 2006 Wisconsin Assistants Championship. Fifth at the 2006 Wisconsin PGA Section Championship.

9:35 a.m. (10)

Anthony Wall

Residence:
London, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
Won the 2000 Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa for his only European Tour victory. Recorded three second-place finishes in 2006. As a 15-year-old junior member at Sunningdale, he practiced with Nick Faldo.

Robert McGrath

Residence:
San Jose, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
51

Fast Facts:
Director of Golf at San Jose Municipal Golf Course. Won two PGA events, including 2006 Northern California PGA Senior Event at Diablo Grande. Qualified for PGA Championship with a top 20 finish at the PGA Professional National Championship.

Jeff Quinney

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
28

Fast Facts:
Enjoying his best season on the PGA Tour. Has five top-10 finishes, with his best performance a third-place showing at the FBR Open in Phoenix. Won the 2000 U.S. Amateur that gained him entry into the 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills. Played the first two rounds at Southern Hills with Tiger Woods.

12:40 p.m. (1)

Erik Wolf

Residence:
Palm Desert, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
34

Fast Facts:
Wolf, a former New Mexico State golfer, will be playing for the College Golf Center in Palm Desert, Calif. Wolf finished in a four-way tie for ninth in the PGA National Championship.

Charl Schwartzel

Residence:
Verceeniging, South African

Nationality:
South African

Age:
22

Fast Facts:
Turned pro in 2002 after a dominant junior golf career. Has posted three professional victories. He took first place on South Africa's Sunshine Tour Order of Merit for the third consecutive year in 2007. In April he won the Open de Espana on the European Tour.

Bart Bryant

Residence:
Ocoee, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
44

Fast Facts:
Won two events in 2005: The Tour Championship and The Memorial. Dominated The Tour Championship, beating runner-up Tiger Woods by six strokes. Became the oldest first-time winner on tour when he won the 2004 Valero Texas Open at 41. Best finish this year is fourth at FBR Open.

12:45 p.m. (10)

Brandt Snedeker

Residence:
Sea Island, Ga.

Nationality:
American

Age:
26

Fast Facts:
Vanderbilt graduate has enjoyed a strong rookie season. Has finished in the top 10 in five events with a season-best third at the Buick Invitational. Won twice last year on the Nationwide Tour and finished ninth on its money list to earn PGA Tour status this year. Won the 2003 U.S. Public Links title.

Scott Hebert

Residence:
Traverse City, Mich.

Nationality:
American

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Head golf professional at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, Mich. Won the Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open five times, including four in a row from 1999 to 2002. Qualified by tying for 13th at the PGA Professional National Championship.

Graeme Storm

Residence:
Hartlepool, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
29

Fast Facts:
Turned pro in 2000, had a slow start on the European Tour, working in a cream cake factory in the offseason to finance his career. In 2007, got first win, a single-shot victory at Open de France. He and his mother made history at the Masters when she caddied; became the first mother / son combo in the tournament's history.

12:50 p.m. (1)

Brett Quigley

Residence:
Jupiter, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Two second-place finishes in his 11-year PGA Tour career, but no victories. Former South Carolina Gamecock won 1987 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Finished second to John Daly in driving in 2001 with a 299 yard average. Missed the cut at the 2001 U.S. Open at Southern Hills.

Simon Dyson

Residence:
York, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
29

Fast Facts:
Is the grandson of a jockey, and father and uncle were talented soccer players. Was encouraged to take up golf by an older brother. He was a scratch golfer by age 16. He is a former runner-up in the English Amateur and is an ex-Finnish Amateur champ. He was one of 10 golfers to win multiple events on the European Tour in 2006.

Don Yrene

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
40

Fast Facts:
The head professional at Scottsdale Golf Club tied for sixth at the PGA Professional National Championship. Making his second PGA Championship appearance. Finished tied for 68th and was the low pro at last year's PGA Championship at Medinah Country Club.

12:55 p.m. (10)

Kelly Mitchum

Residence:
Southern Pines, N.C.

Nationality:
American

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Ex-North Carolina State golfer, is PGA assistant pro at Pinehurst Country Club. Qualified for PGA Championship by placing ninth at PGA Professional National Championship. Top 20 finishers got a trip to Southern Hills. He has played in two PGA Tour events this year; was 44th at Verizon Heritage.

Johan Edfors

Residence:
Dubai, UAE.

Nationality:
Swedish

Age:
31.

Fast Facts:
The most improved player on the 2006 European Tour. He won three times on tour in 2006 at the TCL Classic in China, the Quinn Direct British Masters and the Barclays Scottish Open on his way to 10th on the Order of Merit. Joined European Tour in 2005. Missed the cut at the British Open, U.S. Open and the Masters in 2007.

Joe Durant

Residence:
Molino, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
Four-time winner on the PGA Tour. Finished a career best 13th on the tour money list last year and punctuated that with a win at the Funai Classic at Walt Disney World. He has also won the 1998 Motorola Western Open and 2001 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the Genuity Championship.

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Richard Green

Residence:
Williamstown, Australia and Bagshot, England

Nationality:
Australiaian

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Won the BA-CA Open earlier this year on the European Tour and tied for fourth at the British Open. Finished fourth on Australasian Tour Order of Merit last year with three top 10 finishes.

Bubba Watson

Residence:
Bagdad, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
28

Fast Facts:
Leads PGA Tour in driving. Played on a high school team with current pros Boo Weekley and Heath Slocum. He attended Faulkner State Community College and the University of Georgia. He was a PGA Tour rookie in 2006 and hasn't won a tournament, but has five top 10 finishes this year, including a tie for fifth at the U.S. Open.

Joe Ogilvie

Residence:
Austin, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Won his first PGA Tour event this year at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee -- his only top 10 finish of the year. Studied economics at Duke University and still follows the stock market. Has even made guest appearances on CNBC.

1:05 p.m. (10)

D.J. Trahan

Residence:
Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

Nationality:
American

Age:
26

Fast Facts:
Helped Clemson to the 2003 NCAA title. The Tigers were the first team in NCAA history to win their conference championship, an NCAA regional title and the NCAA championship in the same year.

Jose Coceres

Residence:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nationality:
Argentine

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
One of 11 children and a former caddie, he taught himself to play golf. Received Argentina's highest sporting award -- The Olympian -- in 2002, becoming only the third golfer to receive the award.

Matt Call

Residence:
Castle Rock, Colo.

Nationality:
American

Age:
29

Fast Facts:
PGA teaching pro at King's Deer Golf Club in Monument, Colo. Won the 1998 Colorado state amateur championship and qualified for the PGA with a top 20 finish at the 40th PGA Professional National Championship in Oregon.

1:10 p.m. (1)

Zach Johnson

Residence:
Lake Mary, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
The former Drake standout won a 2002 Hooters Tour event at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow. Has three PGA Tour victories, all in Georgia, including 2007 Masters. Paid his dues in golf's minor leagues; once was nicknamed 'Back-to-Back-to-Back Zach' after winning three straight minor tour events.

Angel Cabrera

Residence:
Cordoba, Argentina

Nationality:
Argentine

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
First Argentine to win a major in 40 years with 2007 U.S. Open win. Caddied at Cordoba, home club of friend and mentor Eduardo Romero until turning pro at 20. Received financial assistance from Romero, who lived two blocks away and encouraged him to take up game at 15.

Padraig Harrington

Residence:
Dublin, Ireland

Nationality:
Irish

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Became national hero after winning 2007 British Open in a playoff against Sergio Garcia. Was first Irishman to win a major. Turned pro in 1996, winning Spanish Open. Has been feast-or-famine in the last six majors: three top seven finishes, three cuts. Distant relative of NFL QB Joey Harrington.

1:15 p.m. (10)

Nathan Green

Residence:
Toronto, New South Wales, Australia.

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
Green first played with grandmother's clubs. He once worked at a crematorium managed by his parents. He was a rookie in 2006, finished fifth in first event. In second event, Buick Invitational, advanced to a playoff against Tiger Woods and Jose Maria Olazabal. He has never won a PGA Tour event.

Woody Austin

Residence:
Derby, Kan.

Nationality:
American

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
Three PGA wins, including 2007 Stanford St. Jude Championship. His 8-under 62 at St. Jude is the best final round score on the PGA Tour this year. He worked as a teller at a credit union during the offseason as he first tried to make a living at golf, but has since made more than $10 million on the Tour.

Liang Wen-Chong

Residence:
Zhongshan, China

Nationality:
Chinese

Age:
29

Fast Facts:
Became just the second Chinese golfer to win on the European Tour in 2007 with a victory at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters.

1:20 p.m. (1)

Aaron Baddeley

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
26

Fast Facts:
Born in New Hampshire, family moved to Australia when he was 2. He holds dual citizenship. Father Ron was once a chief mechanic for Mario Andretti's race team. Has two career wins. Was third-round leader at 2007 U.S. Open, finished in tie for 23rd. Never finished in the top 10 at a major.

Ben Curtis

Residence:
Stow, Ohio

Nationality:
American

Age:
30.

Fast Facts:
Grew up 50 yards from practice green of Mill Creek Golf Course in Ohio, built by grandfather; father is superintendent. Curtis' lone win came in first major, the 2003 British Open. First since Francis Ouimet in 1913 to win in major debut. Was eighth in 2007 British Open. Never finished higher than 30th in stateside major.

Andres Romero

Residence:
Yerba Buena, Argentina

Nationality:
Argentine

Age:
28

Fast Facts:
Recorded four top-10 finishes on the European Tour in 2006. Saw his chance to win the British Open slip away with a double bogey on No. 17 on the final day last month. Opted to give up his favorite hobby, motorcycling, thinking it was too dangerous.

1:25 p.m. (10)

Troy Matteson

Residence:
Alpharetta, Ga.

Nationality:
American

Age:
27

Fast Facts:
Former 2002 NCAA medalist from Georgia Tech, first win at 2006 Frys.com Open, a Las Vegas tournament in the Fall Series of the tour. Ended rookie season in 2006 with five consecutive top 10 finishes. Has two third-place finishes this year (AT&T Classic, John Deere Classic).

John Senden

Residence:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Has one PGA Tour win, 2006 John Deere Classic. Was second place at PODS Championship, 10th in Wachovia Championship. He says, if he wasn't playing golf, he would be, 'working on the sheep and cattle station owned by the in-laws.'

Thomas Bjorn

Residence:
Silkeborg, Denmark; Wentworth, England

Nationality:
Danish

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Won nine tournaments on European Tour; finished in top 10 on the Order of Merit five times. Best PGA Championship finish was tie for second two years ago with Steve Elkington, one shot behind champion Phil Mickelson. Last name in Danish means bear.

1:30 p.m. (1)

Mark Brooks

Residence:
Fort Worth

Nationality:
American

Age:
46

Fast Facts:
A former University of Texas golfer, has seven PGA Tour wins, including 1996 PGA Championship. Will play third major at Southern Hills. Missed cut at the 1994 PGA Championship, finished second in the 2001 U.S. Open, losing an 18-hole playoff to Retief Goosen. Has made cut in a major just one time since.

Vijay Singh

Residence:
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Nationality:
Fijian

Age:
44

Fast Facts:
First name means victory in Hindi. Is the first world class golfer from Fiji. Learned to play golf from his father, an airplane technician, who also taught golf.

Davis Love III

Residence:
Sea Island, Ga.

Nationality:
American

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
Won his only major championship 10 years ago at the PGA Championship. Has won 19 PGA Tour events, including the Players Championship in 1992 and 2003. Has earned more than $35 million in his career. Has been a member of seven U.S. Ryder Cup teams.

1:35 p.m. (10)

Mark Calcavecchia

Residence:
West Palm Beach, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
47

Fast Facts:
Withdrew from last year's PGA Championship and was disqualified at the event in 2004. Has 13 PGA victories, including 2007 PODS Championship. The sixth golfer inducted into the Phoenix Open Hall of Fame in 2002, joining legends such as Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and Byron Nelson.

Michael Campbell

Residence:
Brighton, England

Nationality:
New Zealander

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Won the 2005 U.S. Open when he held off the challenge of Tiger Woods on the back nine at Pinehurst No. 2. Was the first New Zealander to win a major since Bob Charles in 1963. Followed U.S. Open victory by winning the World Match Play and was named 2005 European Tour Golfer of the Year. Second at the 2007 New Zealand Open.

Justin Leonard

Residence:
Westlake, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Won 10 times on PGA Tour. Won lone major at the 1997 British Open, one of two wins that summer. Last victory was 2005 Bob Hope Desert Chrysler Classic and 2005 FedEx St. Jude Classic. Second-place tie at Buick Open in '07. Played for the University of Texas.

1:40 p.m. (1)

Chris DiMarco

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
American

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
He has three second-place finishes (2004 PGA Championship, 2005 Masters, 2006 British Open). Earned PGA Tour card in 1993, but couldn't maintain it. After a strong performance on Nike Tour, won the 2001 SEI Pennsylvania Classic to springboard him among top players.

Tim Clark

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
South Africa

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
Still seeking first PGA Tour victory, but he has performed consistently and has three top three placings at major championships. He has had three European Tour victories. He finished second at the 2006 Masters and third at the 2003 PGA Championship and the 2005 U.S. Open.

Ian Poulter

Residence:
Milton Keynes, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
Known for his radical wardrobe, has emerged as one of the up and coming players in Europe. Has won seven European Tour events. Has not won in the United States. Best finish this year in the U.S. is a tie for third at the EDS Byron Nelson Championship.

1:45 p.m. (10)

Paul Casey

Residence:
Weybridge, England; Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
English

Age:
30

Fast Facts:
Blasted onto the golf scene with a successful college career, winning three consecutive Pac-10 championships at Arizona State. He plays on both the PGA Tour and the Europeon Tour. Casey has two 10th-place finishes in majors this year (the Masters, U.S. Open).

Lucas Glover

Residence:
Greenville, S.C.

Nationality:
American

Age:
27

Fast Facts:
Ex-Clemson Tiger won first and only PGA Tour event at 2005 Funai Classic at Walt Disney World. Won a car last year when he hit the first hole-in-one at Mercedes Championships since it moved to Plantation Course at Kapalua. Opened 2006 with three top 10s in first four events.

Stuart Appleby

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Has eight PGA Tour victories and three top 10s in majors, including a seventh-place finish in this year's Masters. Was raised on a dairy farm. He was a former Australian Rules football player before turning pro in 1992. First wife, Renay, was killed outside a London train station after the 1998 British Open.

1:50 p.m. (1)

David Toms

Residence:
Shreveport, La.

Nationality:
American

Age:
40

Fast Facts:
12 career PGA wins. Finished tied for fifth at this year's U.S. Open and ninth at the Masters, but missed the cut at the British Open. Played at Louisiana State and was an honorary captain for an LSU football game in 2001. Grew up playing baseball with future All-Star Albert Belle.

Jeff Sluman

Residence:
Hinsdale, Ill.

Nationality:
American

Age:
49

Fast Facts:
Has six victories, including 1988 PGA Championship. A former Florida State golfer, a fan of the Seminoles; has been a Chicago Bulls season ticket holder since 1996. He is a close friend of 1986 Indianapolis 500 champ Bobby Rahal. Co-owns a New York course that he grew up playing.

Phil Mickelson

Residence:
Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Winner of 37 worldwide events, including 31 in the United States. The 2005 PGA Championship winner has won twice this year, the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and Players Championship. Has won two Masters to go along with his PGA title. Has been hampered the past two months with a wrist injury.

1:55 p.m. (10)

Robert Allenby

Residence:
Melbourne, Australia

Nationality:
Australia

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Has won four PGA Tour events, but none since 2001. Has won 16 international professional events including his native land's Open, PGA and Masters tournaments. Broke his sternum and received facial injuries in a 1996 traffic accident in Spain.

Scott Verplank

Residence:
Edmond

Nationality:
American

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
Ex-Oklahoma State golfer, made first big splash by winning 1985 Western Open as an amateur. Verplank battled injuries and diabetes. Has five career PGA Tour victories, in the midst of one of his best seasons. He has six top 10 finishes, including first at Byron Nelson and his highest finish (seventh) at a U.S. Open.

Miguel Angel Jimenez

Residence:
Malaga, Spain

Nationality:
Spanish

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
European Tour fixture has won 13 European events. Best season was 2004 when he won four times and finished fourth on the European Tour's Order of Merit. Two-time member of the European Ryder Cup team. Nicknamed 'The Mechanic.'

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David Howell

Residence:
Virginia Water, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
Howell turned pro in 1995 and his first win came in the 1998 Australian PGA Championship. Following a win in the 1999 Dubai Desert Classic, he hit a dry spell, but remained steady. Howell was a member of the winning European Ryder Cup teams in 2004 and 2006.

Adam Scott

Residence:
Crans sur Sierre, Switzerland.

Nationality:
Australian

Age:
27

Fast Facts:
A former UNLV golfer, Scott owns the second-best birdie average on the PGA Tour. He has five career PGA Tour victories, including the 2007 Shell Houston Open. He also has four top-10 finishes in majors, including a tie for third at the 2006 PGA Championship. His golf hero is fellow Australian Greg Norman.

Vaughn Taylor

Residence:
Augusta, Ga.

Nationality:
American

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
Has won twice on the PGA Tour (2004 and 2005 Reno-Tahoe Open). Won once on the Nationwide Tour (2003 Knoxville Open). Has already topped $1 million in earnings this season, the fourth straight year he has gone over $1 million. Finished third earlier this year at Arnold Palmer Invitational.

2:05 p.m. (10)

Paul McGinley

Residence:
Sunningdale, England

Nationality:
Irish

Age:
40

Fast Facts:
Has helped Europe capture the last three Ryder Cups. Has won four career tournaments. Best year came in 2005 with a win in the Volvo Masters and three runner-up finishes. Hindered last year by a knee injury. Ironically, it was a knee problem that ended his career in Gaelic football at the age of 19.

Will MacKenzie

Residence:
Greenville, N.C.

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
MacKenzie gave up golf after his sophomore year of high school. He took a 10-year hiatus from the sport and lived in a van in Montana for five years. An outdoorsman, MacKenzie is a professional kayaker. He also likes to snowboard and rock climb. His only career victory came at the 2006 Reno-Tahoe Open.

Jerry Kelly

Residence:
Madison, Wis.

Nationality:
American

Age:
40

Fast Facts:
Won twice on the PGA Tour in 2002: the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Advil Western Open. This year he has been tied for third at the EDS Bryon Nelson Championship and was tied for fifth at the Masters. Earlier this spring, he had four straight top 10 finishes, the best streak of his career. He is a former high school hockey star.

2:10 p.m. (1)

Rory Sabbatini

Residence:
Southlake, Texas

Nationality:
South African

Age:
31

Fast Facts:
Eighth on the PGA money list thanks to three straight top-three finishes this spring, including second at the Masters. Drew controversy this year for calling Tiger Woods 'more beatable than ever' at The Players Championship. Travels to PGA events in an RV with his wife and has section on his Web site called 'RV'n with Rory.'

Justin Rose

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
English

Age:
27

Fast Facts:
Claimed his first European Tour title in over four years with a victory in the MasterCard Masters in Australia to start the 2007 season. Spent much of the previous three seasons playing in the U.S. He won the 2002 British Masters. Tied for 12th at the British Open, 10th at the U.S. Open and fifth in the Masters this year.

Toru Taniguchi

Residence:
Nara, Japan

Nationality:
Japanese

Age:
39

Fast Facts:
Is among the most successful players in the history of the Japanese Tour with 13 career victories, including two this year. He has three career top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour. He missed the cut at the 2007 U.S. Open and was 60th at the 2007 British Open. He did not make the cut when the 2001 U.S. Open was staged at Southern Hills.

2:15 p.m. (10)

Stephen Ames

Residence:
Calgary

Nationality:
Trinidad and Tobago, Canada

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
Holds dual citizenship in Canada and Trinidad and Tobago. Is first touring pro to emerge from Trinidad and Tobago. Grandmother was a standout golfer there. Has two career victories: 2004 Western Open and 2006 Players Championship. Has four top 10 finishes in majors and was 10th at this year's U.S. Open.

Jyoti Randhawa

Residence:
New Delhi, India

Nationality:
Indian

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Is having best year of his career on the European Tour; the son of a retired army general. An excellent marksman who rides horses and motorbikes. He also practices yoga, which helped him recover from a collarbone that was broken in a motorcycle accident. Was sidelined four months by 2002 accident.

Paul Goydos

Residence:
Long Beach, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
43

Fast Facts:
A former substitute teacher in his hometown, Goydos first earned his PGA Tour playing privileges after he tied for 13th at the 1992 Qualifying Tournament. Has won two tour events: the 1996 Bay Hill Invitational and the 2007 Sony Open.

2:20 p.m. (1)

Ted Purdy

Residence:
Scottsdale, Ariz.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Won the 2005 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, which is his lone PGA Tour victory. Says his mother and grandfather started him in the game of golf while he was still in diapers. Coached for 25 years by Pam Barnett, one of the few female instructors on tour.

Todd Hamilton

Residence:
Westlake, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
41

Fast Facts:
An Illinois native and former University of Oklahoma golfer, he was chosen the PGA Tour's rookie of the year in 2004. He didn't earn his PGA Tour card until age 38, but made a big splash by winning the 2004 British Open, beating Ernie Els in a playoff. Is the all-time non-Japanese money winner on the Japanese Tour.

J.J. Henry

Residence:
Fort Worth, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
As a TCU senior, he was the 1998 WAC Player of the Year and WAC Tournament medalist after he hit a hole-in-one on No. 17 to help secure the team title for TCU. Was runner-up at the 1998 NCAA championships.

2:25 p.m. (10)

Ryuji Imada

Residence:
Athens, Ga.

Nationality:
Japanese

Age:
30

Fast Facts:
Born in Mihara, Hiroshima, Japan before moving to Tampa, Fla., at the age of 14. A strong juniors career led him to the University of Georgia, and he turned pro in 1999. In 2006, his second season on the PGA Tour, he had 10 top 25s, including one top 10. His best finish this year has been a tie for 10th at the BellSouth Classic.

Matthew Seitz

Residence:
Hutchinson, Kan.

Nationality:
American

Age:
50

Fast Facts:
Head pro at Carey Park Golf Course in Hutchinson, Kan. Former Wichita State star who won the Oklahoma State Cowboy Invitational in 1976. Finished sixth in the PGA Professional. Won the 2007 Midwest Section Match Play Championship. Winner of the 2001 and 2004 Midwest Pro Assistant Championship.

Eric Axley

Residence:
Knoxville, Tenn.

Nationality:
American

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
In his second year on the PGA Tour, He has won two tournaments -- the 2006 Valero Texas Open and the 2005 Rex Hospital Open on the Nationwide Tour. Looking to make the cut for the first time this year in a major.

2:30 p.m. (1)

Anders Hansen

Residence:
Zurich, Switzerland

Nationality:
Danish

Age:
36

Fast Facts:
Won the BMW PGA Championship for a second time, five years after his maiden victory, when he held off the challenge of Justin Rose at Wentworth Club in 2007. Thus, his two victories have been in the European Tour's flagship event. Also had a fourth in the 2007 BMW International Open. Finished 57T in the British Open.

Kenny Perry

Residence:
Elizabethtown, Ky.

Nationality:
American

Age:
46

Fast Facts:
Kentucky native has nine tour wins. He missed by one stroke at qualifying school one year, and his wife went into labor in the next year. In 1985, a businessman and Lipscomb University graduate sponsored him. Perry agreed to donate 5 percent of his winnings to Lipscomb, a commitment he continues.

Kevin Burton

Residence:
Boise, Idaho

Nationality:
American

Age:
44

Fast Facts:
Finished 13th in the PGA Professional to qualify for the PGA Championship. Head men's golf coach at Boise State. Won the Idaho Open in 1999, 2002, 2003. Tied for third in the 2003 PGA Professional and eighth in the 2000 PGA Professional. Won the 2002 and 2004 Western PGA Professional. Competed on the PGA Tour in 1997.

2:35 p.m. (10)

Butch Sheehan

Residence:
Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Nationality:
American

Age:
57

Fast Facts:
Oldest golf pro to qualify for 2007 PGA Championship. Teaching professional at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Teamed with Mike Mitchell to win the Callaway Golf PGA Senior-Junior Championship in February 2005.

Daniel Chopra

Residence:
Orlando, Fla.

Nationality:
Swedish

Age:
33

Fast Facts:
Experienced his best PGA Tour season last year where he had six top-10 finishes. Has nine international victories and two Nationwide Tour triumphs. In 1995, became the first person to hit a golf ball off the Great Wall of China.

Yong-Eun Yang

Residence:
Sanaki City, Kagawa, Japan

Nationality:
South Korean

Age:
35

Fast Facts:
Held off Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen to win the HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China, earlier this year. He joins K.J. Choi as the only two Koreans to win on the European Tour.

2:40 p.m. (1)

Thongchai Jaidee

Residence:
Lop Buri, Thailand

Nationality:
Thai

Age:
37

Fast Facts:
Ex-paratrooper in Royal Thai Army. Was a soccer player, but a wooden skewer was embedded in his foot. During recuperation, he and friends sneaked onto a nearby golf course. He became the first Thai golfer ever to win on the European Tour when he captured the 2004 Malaysian Open.

Robert Gaus

Residence:
Crestwood, Mo.

Nationality:
American

Age:
46

Fast Facts:
One of 20 PGA pros who earned a berth in the PGA Championship. Representing Tower Tee Golf Center in Afton, Mo. Overcame a third-round 79 in qualifying to advance in the playoff, where six played for five spots. Played in the 1998 and 2000 PGA Championships, as well as the 1990 U.S. Open.

Stephen Leaney

Residence:
Busselton, Australia

Nationality:
Australia

Age:
38

Fast Facts:
Has won seven times worldwide, but never has posted a triumph in the United States. Best finish was second at the 2003 U.S. Open. Had two ribs cut out in December 1993 after doctors diagnosed blood clot and needed 18 months to recover.

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Nick Dougherty

Residence:
Surrey, England

Nationality:
English

Age:
25

Fast Facts:
Protege of six-time major champ Nick Faldo. Showed promise at a young age and was taken under Faldo's wing. Was the first-round leader at the 2007 U.S. Open. He finished in a tie for seventh place and has described playing the third round with Tiger Woods as the highlight of his career.

Mike Small

Residence:
Champaign, Ill.

Nationality:
American

Age:
41

Fast Facts:
Tied for second in the PGA Professional to qualify for the PGA Championship. Has been the head men's golf coach at Illinois since 2000. Winner of the 2005 PGA Club Professional Championship and finished runner-up in 2004 and fourth in 2006. Played but missed cut in 2007 U.S. Open. Played on PGA Tour in 1998.

John Rollins

Residence:
Las Colinas, Texas

Nationality:
American

Age:
32

Fast Facts:
A two-time Virginia state amateur champion in 1996 and 1997. Enjoys playing guitar. Has two tour wins: the 2002 Bell Canadian Open and the 2006 B.C. Open. His best finishes this season was second at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the FBR Open.

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