Tom Lehman

Professional golfer with major wins

Tom Lehman - Professional golfer with major wins
Born

March 7th, 1959
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional golfer with a successful career in the PGA Tour. Achieved a victory in the 1996 Open Championship and was the leading money winner in the 1997 PGA Tour season. Secured the Player of the Year award in 1996 and earned a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team multiple times. Contributed to professional golf's popularity and growth throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Won the 1996 Open Championship

Led the PGA Tour money list in 1997

Named PGA Tour Player of the Year in 1996

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