| RETIEF
GOOSEN | Country | South
Africa | | Born | 3.2.69 |
| Residence | Johannesburg (UK: Englefield
Green, Surrey) | | Height/Weight | 5ft
11in / 13st (180cm / 85kgs) | | Family | |
| Interests | Water skiing, all sports |
| Turned Pro | 1990 |
| Qualifying School | (1991), 92 (winner) |
| Attachment | Lamerwood CC |
| Current Status | European Tour |
| Exempt Status | Category 5: Tournament
Winner (expires 31.12.99) | | Current Ranking | Volvo
Ranking 33 | | To Par | -48 |
| Number of Eagles | 10 |
| Number of Birdies | 240 |
| Stroke Average | 71.02 |
| Driving Distance | 275.4 |
| Driving Accuracy | 58.2 |
Profile
& History Retief
started golf at 11 at Transvaal Country District and introduced to the game by
his estate agent father Thoe, a two handicapper.
He was Rookie of the Year on his native circuit in 1991 after gaining every colour
available on his way up to full "Springbok" status in addition to 1990
South African Amateur Championship after two years mandatory army service.
Contemporary
of Ernie Els. European
Tour Career Record
| | | | |
Position | Stroke | Average |
Prize Money £ | | Year | Rank | Events
Played | In
Money | 1
| 2 | 3
| 4-10 | Average | Position |
Official | Special
Events | Total |
| 1992 | 207 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 73.29 | 85.33 |
2,760 | - |
2,760 | | 1993 | 44 | 24 | 19 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 71.81 | 41.79 |
147,256 | 18,088 |
165,344 | | 1994 | 39 | 28 | 18 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 71.98 | 53.07 |
140,821 | 3,450 |
144,271 | | 1995 | 94 | 22 | 14 | - | - | - | 2 | 72.62 | 65.23 |
62,744 | 58,193 |
120,937 | | 1996 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 72.16 | 54.00 |
215,428 | 38,250 |
253,678 | | 1997 | 7 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 70.47 | 30.56 |
394,598 | 125,726 |
520,324 | | 1998 | 33 |
| | | |
| | 71.02 | |
191,249 | |
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