Gareth Maybin
Professional golfer from Northern Ireland
Born
September 14th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Northern Ireland
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Born in Northern Ireland, this professional golfer turned professional in 2003 and competed on various tours, including the European Tour and Challenge Tour. Achievements include winning several tournaments and participating in prominent events like the Open Championship. Maybin's career has been marked by consistent performances and significant contributions to the sport.
Claimed victory at the 2009 Lexus Challenge
Participated in multiple European Tour events
Won on the Challenge Tour
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