 Jim Furyk - Golf Profile
Birthdate: May 12, 1970
Nationality: American
Turned Professional: 1992
Current Tour: PGA
Background:
A native of West Chester, PA, Furyk began his training through his father, a head pro at a local country club. He was a state championship player at Manheim Township High School and attended the University of Arizona. Furyk is known for his unorthodox, looping swing, which he credits to his dad. He resides in Florida with his wife and daughter.
Professional Career Bio:
Furyk began winning PGA Tournaments with amateur status, and won a tournament per year between 1998 and 2003. This streak placed him second behind only Tiger Woods in the Official World Golf Rankings. In 2004, Furyk was off the tour due to surgery for a wrist injury, but he returned to the money list in 2005 and 2006. His first major championship win was in 2003 at the U.S. Open, where he tied the record for the lowest 72-hole score in U.S. Open history.
Professional Wins:
National Tour: (1) 1993 NIKE Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic.
PGA Tour wins
· 1995 (1) Las Vegas Invitational
· 1996 (1) United Airlines Hawaiian Open
· 1998 (1) Las Vegas Invitational
· 1999 (1) Las Vegas Invitational
· 2000 (1) Doral-Ryder Open
· 2001 (1) Mercedes Championships
· 2002 (1) Memorial Tournament
· 2003 (2) U.S. Open, Buick Open
· 2005 (1) Cialis Western Open
· 2006 (1) Wachovia Championship
Other professional wins
· 1993 Nike Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic (Nike Tour)
· 1997 Argentine Open
· 1998 Fred Meyer Challenge (with David Duval)
· 2003 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
· 2005 Nedbank Golf Challenge (South Africa - unofficial event)
Majors:
2003 U.S. Open Championship
International Teams:
Ryder Cup (4), 1997, 1999, 2002, 2004; The Presidents Cup (4), 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005; World Cup, 2003.
Awards:
(2): 1998 Fred Meyer Challenge [with David Duval]. 2003 PGA Grand Slam of Golf
PGA Earnings (per year): $4,174,516 | 
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