John Cook
American professional golfer, major champion
Born
October 2nd, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional golfer, Cook achieved significant success on the PGA Tour. With a career spanning from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, he contributed to the sport with multiple tournament victories. Cook captured the 1992 PGA Championship, one of golf's four major championships. In addition to his major win, he had a total of 11 PGA Tour victories and transitioned to the Champions Tour, where he continued to excel in competitive golf. Cook became known for his consistency and contributions as a player well into his later career.
Won the 1992 PGA Championship
Achieved 11 PGA Tour victories
Competed successfully on the Champions Tour
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