Duffy Waldorf - Media Guide

Held the second- and third-round leads after rounds of 66-66-65, Had two-stroke lead over Bubba Watson heading into the final round but final-round even-par 72 left him three strokes behind winner Kirk Triplett.

two strokes after he finished his round because of a rules infraction (13-2: Improving his line of play) that occurred in the 12th fairway...Two-time winner of the Valero Texas Open finished alone in fourth after closing rounds of 62-67. 2002: Made 19 cuts in 27 starts, finished in top-10 four times and top-25 10 times...Led Phoenix Open after 36 and 54 holes. Final-round 73 dropped finish to sixth...Best outing of the year was a T5 at the Advil Western Open where he earned a spot in the British Open. The top-8 finishers from the Advil Western Open, not previously exempt, gained entry into British Open...Tied for 18- and 36-hole leads at the British Open. Fell out of contention with third-round 76, but recovered with final-round 69 for best career British Open finish, T18. 2001: Earned his only top-10 of the year in 22nd start of the season in Reno-Tahoe Open, finished T5. 2000: For the first time in his career, won in back-to-back seasons with victory at National Car Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Came from six strokes back of 54-hole leaders Steve Flesch and Tiger Woods with a final-round 62 to win by one. Final round highlighted by 10 birdies, including the winning putt from 12 feet on the 18th green...In his next start, finished T3 at the WGC-American Express Championship. In his final two starts of the season, earned $827,000. 1999: Had a career-first multiple-win season with victories at the Buick Classic and Westin Texas Open. Shared 54-hole lead at Buick Classic. Closed with 71, during which he birdied last two holes at Westchester CC to produce a playoff with Dennis Paulson. Birdied first extra hole. Became a two-time champion of Westin Texas Open, sinking a 45-foot birdie putt on first hole of playoff to defeat Ted Tryba. The two began final round two strokes behind Stephen Ames. 1997: Had runner-up finishes at Michelob Championship at Kingsmill and at Buick Invitational. Had an opportunity to win at Kingsmill after leading the first two rounds by one stroke and by three after the third round. Final-round 70 not enough to hold off David Duval and Grant Waite, each of whom shot 67 to create three-man playoff. Duval birdied first extra hole to win. 1996: Two runner-up finishes and second trip to THE TOUR Championship...Started year with T7 in his first Mercedes Championships...Finished solo second at Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic and T2 at NEC World Series of Golf...T5 at Masters Tournament, his best finish in a major. 1995: First PGA TOUR victory came in decisive fashion at LaCantera Texas Open. Held 36-hole lead after shooting back-to-back 66s and led Jay Don Blake by one stroke through 54 holes. Shot closing 65 to defeat runner-up Justin Leonard by six strokes and next-closest competitors by 12. 1994: Finished in the top-10 eight times including a third at the Sprint International. 1993: Held 54-hole lead at Buick Classic before closing 75 dropped him to T10. 1992: Had runner-up finishes in Phoenix Open and Buick Classic. 1990: Qualifying Tournament medalist in fourth attempt. Amateur: Winner of 1984 California State Amateur and Broadmoor Invitational...1985 College Player of the Year.

his golf ball and on the other his wife wrote, "Mouse in the House."...Got his nickname Duffy from his grandparents when he was small. Tagged along on the golf course and they called him "Little Duffer."

Champion status, finished just outside the top 125 (131st) in 20th season on TOUR in 2006. Finished T3 at the Chrysler Classic of Tucson to pick up his first top-10 on TOUR since a T7 at the 2004 84 LUMBER Classic. Held the second- and third-round leads after rounds of 66-66-65, Had two-stroke lead over Bubba Watson heading into the final round but final-round even-par 72 left him three strokes behind winner Kirk Triplett. In 2005, finished outside the top-125 (No. 153) for just the fourth time in 19 seasons. Did not post a top-10 finish for the first time in PGA TOUR career.Tied for 18- and 36-hole leads at the 2002 British Open. Fell out of contention with third-round 76, but recovered with final-round 69 for best career British Open finish, a T18. For the first time in his career, won in back-to-back seasons with victory at 2000 National Car Rental Golf Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Came from six strokes back of 54-hole leaders Steve Flesch and Tiger Woods with a final-round 62 to win by one. Final round highlighted by 10 birdies, including the winning putt from 12 feet on the 18th green. Best season of TOUR career was 1999, with wins at the Buick Classic and Westin Texas Open. Shared 54-hole lead at Buick Classic. Closed with 71, during which he birdied last two holes at Westchester CC to produce a playoff with Dennis Paulson. Birdied first extra hole. Became a two-time champion of Westin Texas Open, sinking a 45-foot birdie putt on first hole of playoff to defeat Ted Tryba. The two began final round two strokes behind Stephen Ames. Posted a T5 at Masters in 1996, best career finish in a major. First TOUR victory came in 1995 in decisive fashion at LaCantera Texas Open. Held 36-hole lead after shooting back-to-back 66s and led Jay Don Blake by one stroke through 54 holes. Shot closing 65 to defeat runner-up Justin Leonard by six strokes and next-closest competitors by 12. Qualifying Tournament medalist in fourth attempt in 1990. Winner of 1984 California State Amateur and Broadmoor Invitational. 1985 College Player of the Year at UCLA. A connoisseur of fine wine. Enjoys wearing colorful caps and shirts. His wife and children mark, with messages and reminders, the golf balls he uses each week. Duffy adds a few designs too. During 2000 victory at Disney World Resort, drew a picture of Mickey Mouse on one side of his golf ball and on the other his wife wrote, "Mouse in the House". Got his nickname Duffy from his grandparents when he was small. Tagged along on the golf course and they called him "Little Duffer."