ESPN Golf Online
Thursday, October 19
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| Allenby |
Age: 29; Country: Australia
World Ranking: 43
Presidents Cup record: 3-7-0 (1994, 1996)
Chip shots: One of two captain's choices, although narrowly missed qualifying for top 10. Five-time winner in Australia and four-time winner in Europe, has broken through in United States this year with victories in Houston Open and Kemper Open. Back to 100 percent following major injuries in 1996 traffic accident.
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| Appleby |
Age: 29; Country: Australia
World Ranking: 33
Presidents Cup record: 2-1-1 (1998)
Chip shots: Based on the PGA Tour for the past five years, with three wins total but none in 2000. Played well in 1998 Presidents Cup, but Royal Melbourne was basically his home course. Hasn't played well in majors or in WGC Match Play, but his length will help in alternate-shot matches.
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| Campbell |
Age: 31; Country: New Zealand
World Ranking: 18
Presidents Cup record: First appearance
Chip shots: Has broken through this year on the European Tour, winning four times and challenging for Order of Merit, slowly creeping up in the World Rankings. Faced Tiger Woods in first round of the WGC Match Play this year, losing handily.
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| Elkington |
Age: 37; Country: Australia
World Ranking: 92
Presidents Cup record: 8-4-3 (1994, 1996, 1998)
Chip shots: Suffering through his worst season in years, Elkington hopes recent hip surgery is the cure for his problems. One of the two captain's picks, Elkington joins Vijay Singh and Nick Price as the only four-time members of the International team. When his game is on, he does everything well.
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| Els |
Age: 31; Country: South Africa
World Ranking: 2
Presidents Cup record: 6-2-2 (1996, 1998)
Chip shots: The unofficial leader of the team, with his No. 2 ranking in the world, two U.S. Open titles and three runnerup finishes in majors this year. Has longest streak on PGA Tour of consecutive years with a win (7), and holds three World Match Play titles.
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| Franco |
Age: 35; Country: Paraguay
World Ranking: 24
Presidents Cup record: 0-2-1 (1998)
Chip shots: Nobody knew who he was at the 1998 Presidents Cup. Since then, he's joined the PGA Tour and won three times, winning rookie of the year honors last year. Has no interest in practice or warming up, but can be deadly once actual play begins.
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| Goosen |
Age: 31; Country: South Africa
World Ranking: 34
Presidents Cup record: First appearance
Chip shots: Challenged for the European Order of Merit last year and has one win on European Tour this season. Gave Tiger Woods a big scare at the WGC Match Play in February, losing on the 18th hole in an early-round match.
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| Maruyama |
Age: 31; Country: Japan
World Ranking: 42
Presidents Cup record: 5-0-0 (1998)
Chip shots: The charismatic Giant Killer at the 1998 Presidents Cup, where he became only the second man to go 5-0 in competition and take out eight victimes, including Woods, Duval and Mickelson. Shot 58 in a U.S. Open qualifier this year and has seven top-10 finishes on PGA Tour this year.
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| Norman |
Age: 45; Country: Australia
World Ranking: 41
Presidents Cup record: 6-3-1 (1996, 1998)
Chip shots: Doesn't play much golf these days, but still has ability to beat anyone at any venue. A tremendous competitor when motivated, Norman is hoping recent hip surgery on the heels of shoulder surgery has his body ready for a few more big moments.
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| Price |
Age: 43; Country: Zimbabwe
World Ranking: 14
Presidents Cup record: 4-6-4 (1994, 1996, 1998)
Chip shots: The best player in the world in the early '90s and still has the ability to shoot some great scores. Has 16 career wins on PGA Tour and countless others around world, but none since 1998. One of three four-time members on the International squad. Putter is the question mark.
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| Singh |
Age: 37; Country: Fiji
World Ranking: 9
Presidents Cup record: 8-5-2 (1994, 1996, 1998)
Chip shots: Won his second major this year at Augusta, but hasn't played well since. Changed equipment this year and hasn't looked as comfortable on the course, particularly on the greens. Still a great ball-striker, and shares lead for most Presidents Cup wins (8) with three others.
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| Weir |
Age: 30; Country: Canada
World Ranking: 36
Presidents Cup record: First appearance
Chip shots: Had breakthrough season in 1999 with first PGA Tour win, and had solid 2000 season. Went through a slump during the summer, but got into playoff two weeks ago at Kingsmill to show his game is back. Only left-hander on International team.
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