The top 15 ranked players at the end of the qualifying periods were eligible for the Olympics, however there was a limit of four players in each competition from any given country. Beyond the top 15, players were eligible based on the world rankings, with a maximum of two eligible players from each country that did not already have two or more players among the top 15. The host country was guaranteed a spot, as were each of the five continental regions.
Phil Mickelson holds the record for the lowest score ever recorded by an over 50 year old at The Masters. Phil set the record at the 2023 Masters with an incredible round of 65 (-7).
The PGA TOUR Courage Award is presented to a person who, through courage and perseverance, has overcome extraordinary adversity, such as personal tragedy or debilitating injury or illness, to make a significant and meaningful contribution to the game of golf.
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The dimples ensure the air follows a little more around the back of a ball in flight than it would if the ball had no dimples. This reduces the size of the 'wake' behind the ball and the ball goes further.
Johnny Miller won 2 major championships during his PGA tour career. Miller won the 1973 US Open at Oakmont CC and the 1976 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
According to our research in 2023 Jack Nicklaus was estimated to have a net worth of around $400 million. (Some estimates even go as high as $1.1 billion.)
Phil Mickelson is the oldest player ever to finish in the top five at the Masters tournament. He was 52 years old at the time when he tied for second at the 2023 Masters.
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