Scott Verplank

Scott Rachal Verplank ( born July 9, 1964 in Dallas, Texas) is an American professional golfer on the PGA TOUR.

During his visit, the Oklahoma State University, he won the 1985 Western Open as an amateur, the, an event of the PGA TOUR - the first since Doug Sanders in 1956 at the Canadian Open victory. Before that, he also had the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1984 decided among other things for themselves.

After completing his studies in 1986 Verplank professional golfer. His career was unspectacular, but constant. Among his previous five tournament victories on the PGA TOUR came convocations in the teams of the Ryder Cup in 2002 and 2006 (as captain 's pick ) and the Presidents Cup in 2005 and 2007, as well as two appearances for the USA at the WGC - World Cup. In the golf world rankings, he was a long time in the top 50, which promised invitations to the big tournaments.

The diabetics was awarded the Ben Hogan Award by the Golf Writers Association of America in 2002 - in respect of his golfing achievements despite a serious ailment. He wears an insulin pump, which supplies him during the tournament operation.

Scott Verplank lives with his wife Kim and their four children in Edmond, Oklahoma.

PGA Tour victories

Other tournament victories

• 2006 Wendy's 3- Tour Challenge ( with Stewart Cink and Zach Johnson)

Participation in team competitions

• Walker Cup: 1985 ( winners )
• Ryder Cup: 2002, 2006, 2010 (non- playing vice captain )
• WGC - World Cup: 1998 ( win in the individual competition ), 2004
• Presidents Cup: 2005 ( winners ), 2007 ( winners )

Results in Major Championships

DNP = did not participate WD = Withdrawn CUT = cut failed "T " shared placement LA = best amateur Green background for wins Yellow background for top 10