Golfer
The Resume
(September 12, 1969- )
Born in Cordoba, Argentina
Nicknamed 'El Pato' (The Duck in Spanish) due to his waddling gait
Turned professional (1989)
Won the U.S. Open (2007)
Won the Masters Tournament (2009)
Why he might be annoying
He had three failed attempts to join the European Tour until 1995.
He named one of his two sons after himself.
He smokes in the golf course.
He was beaten by golfer Adam Scott in the Masters Tournament in a sudden death playoff (2013).
He was arrested and charged for alleged assault and theft in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil while he was on the Interpol's red code list (January 2021).
Why he might not be annoying
His parents were separated when was a very young boy.
He was raised by his paternal grandmother until age 16.
He is the first golfer from South America to win a U.S. Open and a Masters Tournament.
His 2007 U.S. Open victory made him won the Olimpia Award as Argentina's Sportsperson of the Year.
He performed one of golf's biggest swings.
He is considered one of the South American golfers to be famous.
Credit: Neo NX2004
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