Geoff Ogilvy

Professional golfer with major championship win

Geoff Ogilvy - Professional golfer with major championship win
Born

June 11th, 1977
47 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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A distinguished golfer, Ogilvy achieved notable success on the global stage. He made a significant mark in professional golf with a victory at the U.S. Open in 2006. He played on the PGA Tour and has secured multiple titles during his career. His contributions to the sport extend to playing in prestigious tournaments, representing Australia in international competitions. Other notable performances include top finishes in the Masters and the PGA Championship.

Won the 2006 U.S. Open

Secured multiple PGA Tour titles

Represented Australia in international tournaments

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