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Gary Christian
GaryChristian
Country
ENG

England

Age
54
Turned Pro
1998
Birthplace
Carshalton, England
College
Auburn University
Korn Ferry Tour Wins
2
Wins (2014)
0
Top 10 (2014)
0
Points List
-
World Rank (OWGR)
-
ENG

England

Gary Christian

Physical Stats
5'8" (1.73m)Height
165lbs (75kg)Weight
Location
Carshalton, EnglandBirthplace
Chelsea, United StatesResidence
Carshalton, EnglandPlays From
Auburn UniversityCollege
Personal
54Age
Aug 7, 1971Birthday
1998Joined Tour
Wife, Kimberly; Nicholas, AlexFamily

Personal

Non-golf-related jobs held include knife salesman and membership director at a country club.

Favorite food is fresh, farm-grown fruit. Favorite athlete is Steven Gerrard, and his favorite cities are Sydney, Australia; London, England; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; San Francisco, Calif.; and Boise, Idaho.

Played high school cricket and rugby.

Claims mid-life crisis resulted in the purchase of "very tight, white trousers."

His two sons are named after Faldo and Sandy Lyle, whose given first name is Alexander. Never travels without photos of his family.

Got his start in golf from his dad at age 3.

Biggest thrill in golf is overcoming mental obstacles.

Lists Gary Player, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and his parents as his heroes.

Was on the TV show "The Weakest Link" in 2001.

He and his brother were named after Player and Lee Trevino.

Favorite college team is the Auburn Tigers. Favorite professional team is Liverpool Football Club of the Premier League.

Lucky charm is a five-pence coin to mark his ball. Wears light blue in the final round to match his eyes for photos.

Would round out his dream foursome with Harry Vardon, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

Not many people know that he would rather score the winning goal for England in soccer's World Cup than win The Open Championship.

Bucket list includes doing the Ashes Cricket Tour to Australia with the Barmy Army.

Amateur Highlights

Second-team All-SEC in 1994 at Auburn.

First-team NJCAA All-American and academic All-American in 1995.

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