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" Price (born January 28, 1957) is a famous former professional golfer from Zimbabwe. He won three major golf championships during his career. These include the PGA Championship twice (in 1992 and 1994) and The Open Championship in 1994.
In the mid-1990s, Nick Price was ranked as the number one golfer in the world. He was recognized for his amazing achievements and was added to the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Early Life and Golf Beginnings
Nick Price was born in Durban, South Africa. His parents were originally from Britain. His father was English, and his mother was Welsh. He grew up in Rhodesia, which is now called Zimbabwe.
He went to Prince Edward School in Harare (then Salisbury). There, he was the captain of the school's golf team. As a teenager, he even played in professional golf events in Southern Africa.
After finishing school, he served in the Rhodesian Air Force. This was during the country's Rhodesian Bush War.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
Nick Price started his professional golf journey in 1977. He first played on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. Later, he joined the European Tour and then the PGA Tour in 1983.
In 1984, he gave up his Zimbabwean citizenship. He then played golf using his British passport. He got his dual citizenship back in 1996.
His first win as a professional was in 1979 in South Africa. In 1980, he won his first tournament outside South Africa at the Swiss Open. He almost won The Open Championship in 1982, finishing second by just one shot.
PGA Tour Success
Price joined the PGA Tour in 1983. He won his first PGA Tour event that year at the World Series of Golf. He beat golf legend Jack Nicklaus by four shots.
It took almost eight more years for him to win again on the PGA Tour. During this time, he set a course record of 63 at the Augusta National Golf Club in 1986. He also finished second at the 1988 Open Championship.
Reaching World Number One
By the mid-1990s, Nick Price was considered the best golfer in the world. In 1994, he won two major championships in a row: The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. These wins added to his first major title from the 1992 PGA Championship.
He earned the most money on the PGA Tour in both 1993 and 1994. He even set new earnings records each time. He was ranked number one in the world for 43 weeks!
Nick Price was known for his excellent ball-striking skills. He was considered one of the best at hitting the golf ball.
Later Career and Other Interests
Even though he continued to play golf, Price also started a golf course design company in Florida. He also has his own line of golf clothes. Many fans and other golfers see him as one of the most friendly players on the PGA Tour.
He won his first event on the Champions Tour in 2009. This tour is for older professional golfers.
Personal Life
Nick Price is married to Sue, and they have three children. They live in Hobe Sound, Florida. His nephew, Ray Price, used to play cricket for the Zimbabwe national cricket team. Nick Price is currently a citizen of both the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Nick Price has received many honors for his contributions to golf:
- In 2003, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. This is a very high honor in golf.
- In 2005, he received the Bob Jones Award. This award is given by the United States Golf Association for great sportsmanship in golf.
- In 2011, he was given the Old Tom Morris Award. This award honors individuals who have greatly helped the game of golf throughout their lives.
Major Championship Wins (3)
Nick Price won three of golf's biggest tournaments:
- 1992 PGA Championship: He won by 3 strokes.
- 1994 Open Championship: He won by 1 stroke.
- 1994 PGA Championship: He won by 6 strokes.
The Players Championship Win (1)
Nick Price also won The Players Championship in 1993. This is another very important tournament in golf. He won by 5 strokes.
Team Appearances
Nick Price has represented his country and teams in several events:
- Amateur:
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Rhodesia): 1976
- Professional:
- World Cup: 1978 (representing South Africa), 1993 (representing Zimbabwe)
- Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Zimbabwe): 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
- Presidents Cup (International Team): 1994, 1996, 1998 (winners), 2000, 2003 (tie). He was also a non-playing captain in 2013, 2015, and 2017.
- Alfred Dunhill Challenge (representing Southern Africa): 1995 (winners)
- Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge (representing Champions Tour): 2007, 2008 (winners), 2009, 2010
Images for kids
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Nick Price with Canadian Open trophy
See also
In Spanish: Nick Price para niños
- List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
- List of men's major championships winning golfers
