Phillip Price

Welsh golfer with PGA Tour victories

Phillip Price - Welsh golfer with PGA Tour victories
Born

October 21st, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Wales

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Competed on the European Tour and PGA Tour during a professional golf career. Achieved notable success in 2002, winning the BMW Championship. Represented Wales in international competitions, including the World Cup of Golf. Also engaged in coaching and mentoring younger golfers after retirement.

Won the BMW Championship in 2002

Represented Wales at the World Cup of Golf

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