Andrew Coltart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Andrew Coltart |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Andrew John Coltart |
| Born | 12 May 1970 Dumfries, Scotland |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Nationality |  Scotland |
| Residence | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Spouse | Emma Coltart |
| Children | 3 |
| Career | |
| College | Midland College |
| Turned professional | 1991 |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour PGA Tour of Australasia |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 2 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T75: 1997 |
| The Open Championship | T18: 1999 |
| PGA Championship | T37: 2001 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit winner |
1997–98 |
Andrew John Coltart, born on May 12, 1970, is a talented Scottish professional golfer. He is also a well-known TV commentator. Andrew had a very successful start in golf as an amateur player. Later, as a professional, he won two big tournaments on the European Tour. He also had the honor of playing in the famous 1999 Ryder Cup.
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Andrew Coltart: A Golf Star
Early Life and Amateur Golf
Andrew Coltart was born in Dumfries, Scotland. He started playing golf at a young age. As a junior player, he showed great promise. In 1987, he won the Scottish Boys Championship. This was a big achievement for a young golfer.
He continued to excel in amateur golf. In 1989, he won the Standard Life Amateur Champion Gold Medal. He finished with an impressive score of 280, which was four strokes under par. In 1991, he won the Scottish Amateur Stroke Play Championship. That same year, he was chosen to play in the 1991 Walker Cup. This is a major team competition for amateur golfers.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
In 1991, Andrew Coltart decided to become a professional golfer. He joined the European Tour in 1993. His first professional win was in 1994 at the Scottish Professional Championship. This was a local event, but it showed his growing skill.
He then went on to win two major tournaments on the European Tour. In 1998, he won the Qatar Masters. In 2001, he won the Great North Open. These wins proved he could compete with the best golfers. Andrew also won the Australian PGA Championship twice, in 1994 and 1997. He was even named the top player on the PGA Tour of Australasia in 1997-98.
Andrew had some of his best years on the European Tour in the mid-to-late 1990s. He finished seventh in 1996 and ninth in 1998 on the Order of Merit. This ranking shows how well a golfer performs throughout the season. A big highlight of his career was playing in the 1999 Ryder Cup. He represented Europe in this exciting team event. He even played a singles match against the legendary golfer Tiger Woods.
Andrew Coltart as a TV Commentator
Since 2011, Andrew Coltart has been working for Sky Sports. He is part of their commentary team. He shares his expert knowledge of golf with viewers. This means he helps people understand the game better. He covers golf tournaments from all over the world.
Personal Life
Andrew Coltart has a sister named Laurae. She married another famous professional golfer, Lee Westwood, in January 1999.
Andrew Coltart's Wins
Andrew Coltart had a total of five professional wins.
European Tour Wins (2)
- 1998 Qatar Masters
- 2001 Great North Open
PGA Tour of Australasia Wins (2)
- 1994 Reebok Australian PGA Championship
- 1997 MasterCard Australian PGA Championship
Other Wins (1)
- 1994 Scottish Professional Championship
Team Appearances
Andrew Coltart has represented Scotland and Great Britain & Ireland in many team golf events.
Amateur Teams
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (Great Britain & Ireland): 1987 (winners)
- European Boys' Team Championship (Scotland): 1987 (winners), 1988
- European Amateur Team Championship (Scotland): 1989, 1991
- European Youths' Team Championship (Scotland): 1990
- Eisenhower Trophy (Great Britain & Ireland): 1990
- St Andrews Trophy (Great Britain & Ireland): 1990 (winners)
- Walker Cup (Great Britain & Ireland): 1991
Professional Teams
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (Scotland): 1994, 1995 (winners), 1996, 1998, 2000
- World Cup (Scotland): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001
- Ryder Cup (Europe): 1999
