Corey Pavin facts for kids
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Pavin in 2008
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Corey Allen Pavin |
| Nickname | Bulldog |
| Born | November 16, 1959 Oxnard, California, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Shannon Healy (divorced) Lisa Nguyen (2003-present) |
| Career | |
| College | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Turned professional | 1982 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour |
| Professional wins | 28 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 15 |
| European Tour | 2 |
| Japan Golf Tour | 2 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 2 |
| Champions Tour | 1 |
| Other | 6 |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 1) |
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| The Masters Tournament | 3rd: 1992 |
| U.S. Open | Won: 1995 |
| The Open Championship | T4: 1993 |
| PGA Championship | 2nd: 1994 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PGA Tour Rookie of the Year |
1984 |
| PGA Tour money list winner |
1991 |
| PGA Player of the Year | 1991 |
Corey Allen Pavin (born November 16, 1959) is an American professional golfer. He became a professional golfer in 1982. At first, he played overseas, winning tournaments in South Africa and Europe. Later, he joined the PGA Tour in the United States. He won many events, including the important 1995 U.S. Open championship. After that, his game wasn't as strong for a while. As an older golfer, he now plays on the PGA Tour Champions, where he has won one event.
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Corey Pavin's Early Life
Corey Pavin was born in Oxnard, California. His parents are Barbara and Jack Pavin. He went to Oxnard High School.
Playing Golf as an Amateur
Pavin studied at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). While playing as an amateur, he won two gold medals. This happened at the 1981 Maccabiah Games in Israel. These games are sometimes called the Jewish Olympics.
Becoming a Pro Golfer
Corey Pavin became a professional golfer in 1982. He tried to join the PGA Tour but didn't make it at first. So, in 1983, he decided to play golf in other countries. Early that year, he won his first professional tournament. It was the Lexington PGA Championship in South Africa. This was only his fourth tournament as a pro.
He then moved to the European Tour. In July, he finished third at the Scandinavian Enterprise Open. A month later, Pavin won the German Open. He finished three strokes ahead of famous golfer Seve Ballesteros. He ended that year ranked 13th on the European Tour.
Pavin's first win on the PGA Tour in the U.S. was in 1984. He won the Houston Coca-Cola Open. For the next ten years, he won at least one major event each year. In 1991, he earned the most money on the PGA Tour.
His biggest win was his only major championship, the 1995 U.S. Open. This tournament took place at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. Pavin started the final round three strokes behind the leaders. On the very last hole, he made an amazing shot. He hit the ball 228 yards to just five feet from the hole. This helped him win the championship.
After this big win, his world ranking was second best. But then, his game wasn't as strong. He didn't win another PGA Tour tournament for ten years. In 2006, he finally won his 15th PGA Tour title. This was at the U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee. It ended a long time without a win.
During that tournament in 2006, Pavin set a new record. He completed nine holes in just 26 strokes, which was 8-under par. This was the fewest strokes ever for nine holes in a PGA Tour event.
In 2008, Corey Pavin was chosen to be the captain for the U.S. team. This was for the 2010 Ryder Cup in Wales. The Ryder Cup is a big team golf competition. In October 2010, his U.S. team lost a very close match to the European team.
Pavin started playing on the PGA Tour Champions in 2010. This tour is for golfers aged 50 and older. In 2012, he won his first Champions Tour event. It was the Allianz Championship. He won in a sudden-death playoff against Peter Senior.
About Corey Pavin's Life
Corey Pavin married Shannon Healy in 1983. They had two children together. He later married Lisa Nguyen in 2003.
Pavin was the top Jewish golfer on the tour for a while. He also made a small appearance in the 1996 movie Tin Cup. He played himself in the film.
Awards and Special Recognitions
In 2002, Corey Pavin was honored. He was named to the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame. There is even a stone named after him at a golf club in England. It's called "Corey Paving Slab."
Major Championship Wins
Corey Pavin won one major championship in his career. This was the U.S. Open in 1995. He won by two strokes.
U.S. National Team Appearances
Corey Pavin has played for the United States in several team golf events.
- As an amateur, he was part of the winning Walker Cup team in 1981.
- As a professional, he played in the Ryder Cup multiple times. He was on the winning U.S. teams in 1991 and 1993. He was also the non-playing captain for the U.S. team in 2010.
- He also played in the Presidents Cup, winning with the U.S. team in 1994 and 1996.
Images for kids
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Corey Pavin at the Past Captains Match in 2018, before the 2018 Ryder Cup in France.
