Mark O'Meara
Professional golfer with major tournament wins
Born
January 13th, 1957
68 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional golfer achieved significant success in the 1990s. Won the Masters Tournament and the Open Championship in 1998. Accumulated a total of 16 PGA Tour victories during his career. Represented the United States in several Ryder Cups, contributing to the team’s successes. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2015.
Won the Masters Tournament in 1998
Won the Open Championship in 1998
Totaled 16 PGA Tour victories
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