Stephen Ames

Trinidadian professional golfer

Stephen Ames - Trinidadian professional golfer
Born

April 28th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Trinidad and Tobago

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A professional golfer from Trinidad, played on the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. Achieved significant success in the early 2000s and gained recognition for winning the 2006 Players Championship, one of the most prestigious events in golf. Established a noteworthy career with multiple victories, showcasing skills in putting and strategic course management.

Won the 2006 Players Championship

Secured multiple titles on PGA Tour

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