Notah Begay III
American golfer with PGA Tour wins
Born
September 14th, 1972
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional golfer and sports analyst, one of the few golfers of Native American descent. Played on the PGA Tour and became the first full-blooded Native American to win on the tour. Achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with multiple tournament victories. Transitioned into golf commentary and analysis, contributing expertise across various platforms.
Won the Bank of Montreal Open in 1998
Victories at the 2000 and 2002 PGA Tour events
Played for the United States in the 1999 Ryder Cup
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