Jose Maria Olazabal
Monty picks Ryder Cup vice-captains
Jul 20, 2010 09:41 EDT
Colin Montgomerie believes Europe will go into the Ryder Cup with the strongest squad the continent has ever assembled, both on and off the course.
Monty picks Ryder Cup vice-captains
Jul 20, 2010 08:08 EDT
Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley were on Tuesday unveiled as Europe Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie's assistants for the clash against the United States at the Celtic Manor Resort in October.
Monty picks Ryder Cup vice-captains
Jul 20, 2010 07:42 EDT
Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn and Paul McGinley were on Tuesday unveiled as Europe Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie's assistants for the clash against the United States at the Celtic Manor Resort in October.
Goosen pulls out of European PGA
May 17, 2010 10:13 EDT
Retief Goosen has pulled out of this week's PGA Championship at Wentworth having failed to recover sufficiently from a broken toe which has prevented him playing since the US Masters.
Montgomerie keeping Olazabal in Ryder Cup frame
Apr 28, 2010 11:02 EDT
SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) - Europe's Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie said he may try again to persuade Jose Maria Olazabal to be one of his assistants at this year's match against the United States.
Twice winner Olazabal to miss U.S. Masters
Mar 19, 2010 15:42 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Twice U.S. Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal will miss next month's event because the Spaniard is again suffering from rheumatism.
Golden oldie Watson to play in next month's Dubai Classic
Jan 04, 2010 14:14 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - Veteran American Tom Watson, who went agonisingly close to winning last year's British Open, will compete in the Dubai Desert Classic next month.
Giggs wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
Dec 13, 2009 16:39 EST
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs crowned a memorable 2009 by being named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday after topping a public vote.
Giggs wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
Dec 13, 2009 16:32 EST
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs crowned a memorable 2009 by being named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday after topping a public vote.
Sport: Giggs wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year award
Dec 13, 2009 16:28 EST
Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs crowned a memorable 2009 by being named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday after topping a public vote.
Garcia looks to World Cup to redeem disappointing year
Nov 25, 2009 05:49 EST
SHENZHEN (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia hopes to steer Spain to a first World Cup win in a quarter of a century at Mission Hills this week so he can at least take home one trophy from a disappointing 2009.
Monty to captain Royal Trophy's Europe golf team
Nov 11, 2009 19:00 EST
Scotland's Colin Montgomerie will captain the European team that takes on Asia in Thailand's Royal Trophy in January, according to organisers.
Monty to captain Royal Trophy's Europe golf team
Nov 11, 2009 19:00 EST
Scotland's Colin Montgomerie will captain the European team that takes on Asia in Thailand's Royal Trophy in January, according to organisers.
Wadkins, Olazabal join World Golf Hall of Fame
Nov 02, 2009 19:00 EST
Jose Maria Olazabal, Christy O'Connor and Lanny Wadkins have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Wadkins, Olazabal join World Golf Hall of Fame
Nov 02, 2009 19:00 EST
Jose Maria Olazabal, Christy O'Connor and Lanny Wadkins have been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Olazabal, Wadkins and O'Connor inducted into Hall of Fame
Nov 02, 2009 18:57 EST
MIAMI (Reuters) - Jose Maria Olazabal, Lanny Wadkins and Christy O'Connor celebrated their elevation to the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida on Monday.
Sergio Garcia one stroke behind leaders in Castellon
Oct 24, 2009 04:50 EDT
CASTELLON, Spain (Reuters) - Sergio Garcia was one shot off leaders Martin Kaymer and Robert Allenby in the Castellon Masters after the defending champion finished off his second round early on Saturday.
Allenby, Kaymer tied for Castello Masters lead
Oct 23, 2009 14:22 EDT
Allenby, Kaymer tied for Castello Masters lead after 2nd round suspended. Robert Allenby and Martin Kaymer are tied for lead in the second round of the Castello Masters after play was suspended because of darkness.
Plenty of pain in Spain for joint leader Kaymer
Oct 23, 2009 14:15 EDT
CASTELLON, Spain (Reuters) - Martin Kaymer, returning after nine weeks out with broken toes suffered in a go-kart accident, surprised himself by surging into a share of the lead after the Castello Masters second round on Friday.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| José María Olazábal | |
|---|---|
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | José María Olazábal |
| Nickname | Ollie |
| Born | 5 February 1966 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg; 11 st) |
| Nationality |  Spain |
| Residence | Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1985 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour (joined 2001) European Tour (joined 1986) |
| Professional wins | 29 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 6 |
| European Tour | 23 (8th all time) |
| Japan Golf Tour | 2 |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 2) | |
| The Masters | Won: 1994, 1999 |
| U.S. Open | T8: 1990, 1991 |
| Open Championship | 3rd/T3: 1992, 2005 |
| PGA Championship | T4: 2000 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 2009 (member page) |
| Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year | 1986 |
