Nick Price facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Nicholas Raymond Leige Price |
| Born | 28 January 1957 Durban, Natal, Union of South Africa |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 14 st) |
| Nationality |  Zimbabwe |
| Residence | Jupiter, Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1977 |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour Sunshine Tour Champions Tour |
| Professional wins | 48 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 18 |
| European Tour | 7 |
| Japan Golf Tour | 1 |
| Sunshine Tour | 12 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 2 |
| Champions Tour | 4 |
| Other | 11 |
| Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 3) |
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| The Masters Tournament | 5th: 1986 |
| U.S. Open | 4th/T4: 1992, 1998 |
| The Open Championship | Won: 1994 |
| PGA Championship | Won: 1992, 1994 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| World Golf Hall of Fame | 2003 |
| Southern Africa Tour Order of Merit winner |
1982–83, 1996–97 |
| PGA Tour money list winner |
1993, 1994 |
| PGA Tour Player of the Year |
1993, 1994 |
| PGA Player of the Year | 1993, 1994 |
| Byron Nelson Award | 1997 |
| Vardon Trophy | 1993, 1997 |
| Payne Stewart Award | 2002 |
| Bob Jones Award | 2005 |
| Old Tom Morris Award | 2011 |
Nicholas "Nick" Raymond Leige Price (born January 28, 1957) is a famous former professional golfer from Zimbabwe. He is known for winning three major championships. These are some of the biggest tournaments in golf. He won the PGA Championship in 1992 and 1994, and The Open Championship in 1994.
In the mid-1990s, Price was so good that he became the number one ranked golfer in the world. In 2003, he was given a special honor by being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Early Life and Background
Nick Price was born in Durban, South Africa. His parents were British. He grew up in a country that was then called Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). He went to Prince Edward School in Salisbury, where he was the captain of the golf team.
When he was a teenager, he was already competing in professional golf events in Southern Africa. After finishing school, he served in the Rhodesian Air Force.
Professional Golf Career
Starting Out
Price became a professional golfer in 1977. He first played on the South African Tour, then moved to the European Tour. In 1983, he joined the famous PGA Tour in the United States.
His first big win was the World Series of Golf in 1983. He beat the legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus by four shots. But after that victory, it took him almost eight years to win another PGA Tour event.
During that time, he still had some amazing moments. At the 1986 Masters Tournament, he shot a 63, which was a record for the Augusta National Golf Club course at the time. He also finished second at the 1988 Open Championship.
Becoming the World's Best
The mid-1990s were Price's best years. Many people thought he was the best player in the world. In 1994, he won two major championships in a row: The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. This was an incredible achievement.
He had already won his first major, the 1992 PGA Championship, two years earlier. Because he was winning so much, he was the top money earner on the PGA Tour in 1993 and 1994. He was ranked number one in the world for 43 weeks.
Price was known for being an excellent "ball striker," meaning he could hit the golf ball with great accuracy and power. His friend and fellow golfer Greg Norman was also known for this skill.
Later Career and Other Work
Even after his peak years, Price continued to play golf. He joined the Champions Tour, a tour for golfers over 50, and won his first event there in 2009.
Besides playing, Price also designs golf courses with his own company. He also has his own line of golf clothing. He is known for being one of the friendliest and most well-liked golfers by fans and other players.
Personal Life
Price is married to his wife, Sue, and they have three children. The family lives in Hobe Sound, Florida. He is a dual citizen, meaning he is a citizen of both the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. His nephew, Ray Price, was a professional cricket player for Zimbabwe.
Awards and Honors
Nick Price has received many awards for his skill and sportsmanship.
- 2003: Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.
- 2005: Received the Bob Jones Award, the highest honor from the USGA for good sportsmanship.
- 2011: Received the Old Tom Morris Award for his lifetime commitment to golf.
Major Championship Wins
A major championship is one of the four most important tournaments in men's professional golf. Nick Price won three of them.
| Year | Championship | Winning score | Margin of Victory |
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| 1992 | PGA Championship | −6 | 3 strokes |
| 1994 | The Open Championship | −12 | 1 stroke |
| 1994 | PGA Championship | −11 | 6 strokes |
See also
In Spanish: Nick Price para niños
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- List of men's major championships winning golfers
