Andrew Coltart facts for kids
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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 May 12, 1970) is a Scottish professional golfer. He is also a TV commentator. Andrew had a great start in golf as an amateur player. He even played in the important 1991 Walker Cup tournament. As a professional, he won two big events on the European Tour. These were the 1998 Qatar Masters and the 2001 Great North Open. He also represented Europe in the famous 1999 Ryder Cup.
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Early Golf Days and Amateur Success
Andrew Coltart was born in Dumfries, Scotland. He started playing golf at a young age. In 1987, he won the Scottish Boys Championship. This was a big win for him as a young golfer. Two years later, in 1989, he won the Standard Life Amateur Champion Gold Medal. He finished with a score of 4 strokes under par.
In 1991, Andrew won the Scottish Amateur Stroke Play Championship. This showed he was one of the best amateur golfers around. His skills led him to play in the 1991 Walker Cup. This is a major team golf competition for amateur players.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
Andrew Coltart became a professional golfer in 1991. By 1993, he joined the European Tour. This is one of the top golf tours in the world. His first professional win was in 1994 at the Scottish Professional Championship.
He achieved two major wins on the European Tour:
- The Qatar Masters in 1998.
- The Great North Open in 2001.
Andrew also had success in Australia. He won the Australian PGA Championship twice. He took home the title in 1994 and again in 1997. In the 1997-98 season, he was the top player on the PGA Tour of Australasia. This meant he won the "Order of Merit" for that tour.
Andrew was a strong player on the European Tour. He finished seventh in 1996 and ninth in 1998 on the Order of Merit list. A big moment in his career was playing in the 1999 Ryder Cup. He was part of the European team. In a memorable match, he played against golf legend Tiger Woods.
Andrew also played in several major championships. These include the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship. His best finish at The Open Championship was tied for 18th place in 1999. He never played in the Masters Tournament.
Life Beyond the Golf Course
Since 2011, Andrew Coltart has been a golf commentator for Sky Sports. He shares his golf knowledge with viewers around the world.
His sister, Laurae, is married to another famous golfer, Lee Westwood. They got married in 1999.
Andrew is also a big fan of football. He supports the Dumfries football club Queen of the South. He has even been interviewed by the club's website about his support.
Team Golf Appearances
Andrew Coltart has represented his country and continent in many team golf events.
As an Amateur:
- 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
As a Professional:
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (Scotland): 1994, 1995 (winners), 1996, 1998, 2000
- World Cup (Scotland): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001
- Ryder Cup (Europe): 1999
See also
- 2008 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
- 2009 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
