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| Personal information | |
| Born | 12 July 1971 Melbourne, Australia |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Residence | Jupiter, Florida, U.S. |
| Career | |
| College | None |
| Turned professional | 1991 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour PGA Tour of Australasia PGA Tour Korn Ferry Tour |
| Professional wins | 22 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 4 |
| European Tour | 4 |
| Sunshine Tour | 1 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 12 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T22: 2006 |
| U.S. Open | T7: 2004 |
| The Open Championship | T7: 2008 |
| PGA Championship | T9: 2004 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit winner |
1992, 1994 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia Player of the Year |
1992 |
| PGA Tour of Australasia Rookie of the Year |
1992 |
Robert Allenby, born on July 12, 1971, is a famous Australian professional golfer. He has played in many big golf tournaments around the world. He is known for his strong career and for winning several championships.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Robert Allenby was born in Melbourne, Australia. His father was from England, which means Robert has English family roots. He started playing golf at a young age and quickly became very good.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
Robert Allenby became a professional golfer in 1992. He found success almost right away! In his first year, he was the top player on the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit. He achieved this again in 1994.
He has won 13 times in Australia and New Zealand. One of his wins was the Victorian Open, which he won even before he became a professional.
Playing in Europe
Robert also played a lot on the European Tour until 1998. He won four tournaments there, with three of those wins happening in 1996. That year, he finished third on the European Tour's money list, which was a great achievement. He was also ranked among the top 20 golfers in the world.
Success in the U.S.
Later, Allenby started playing mostly in the U.S. on the PGA Tour. In 2000, he had a fantastic year, winning both the Shell Houston Open and the Advil Western Open. He won two more tournaments the next year, in 2001. In both 2000 and 2001, he finished 16th on the PGA Tour's money list.
In 2005, Robert Allenby made history. He became the first golfer to win the "triple crown" in Australia. This means he won the Australian Masters, Australian PGA, and Australian Open all in the same year!
Team Play and Recent Career
Robert Allenby has been a key player for the International Team in the Presidents Cup. He played in this important team event in 1994, 1996, 2000, 2003, 2009, and 2011.
In December 2009, he became the first Australian to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa. He won by beating Henrik Stenson in a playoff. Right after that, he went home and won his fourth Australian PGA Championship title.
In 2012, Allenby almost won a PGA Tour event after a long time. He had a two-shot lead on the final hole of the Mayakoba Golf Classic. However, he ended up in a playoff and lost after a very long eight-hole sudden-death playoff.
Personal Life and Charity Work
Robert Allenby lives in Jupiter, Florida, in the United States.
He is a big supporter of the Challenge Cancer Support Network. This organization helps children with cancer and blood disorders. Since 1993, they have raised over AU$9 million, thanks to people like Robert. In 2000, he received the Australian Sports Medal for his contributions.
Amateur Wins
- 1989: Australian Juniors Amateur Championship
- 1990: Victorian Amateur Championship, Riversdale Cup
- 1991: Riversdale Cup
Professional Wins Summary
Robert Allenby has won 22 professional tournaments throughout his career.
PGA Tour Wins (4)
- 2000: Shell Houston Open, Advil Western Open
- 2001: Nissan Open, Marconi Pennsylvania Classic
PGA Tour playoff record (3–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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| 1 | 2000 | Shell Houston Open |  Craig Stadler |
Won with par on fourth extra hole |
| 2 | 2000 | Advil Western Open |  Nick Price |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 3 | 2001 | Nissan Open | Brandel Chamblee,  Toshimitsu Izawa, Dennis Paulson, Jeff Sluman, Bob Tway |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 4 | 2008 | Stanford St. Jude Championship |  Trevor Immelman, Justin Leonard |
Leonard won with birdie on second extra hole |
| 5 | 2012 | Mayakoba Golf Classic | John Huh |
Lost to par on eighth extra hole |
European Tour Wins (4)
- 1994: Honda Open
- 1996: Alamo English Open, Peugeot Open de France, One 2 One British Masters
European Tour playoff record (3–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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| 1 | 1994 | Honda Open |  Miguel Ángel Jiménez |
Won with par on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1996 | Peugeot Open de France |  Bernhard Langer |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 3 | 1996 | One 2 One British Masters | Miguel Ángel Martín |
Won after concession on first extra hole |
Sunshine Tour Wins (1)
- 2009: Nedbank Golf Challenge
Sunshine Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
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| 1 | 2009 | Nedbank Golf Challenge |  Henrik Stenson |
Won with par on third extra hole |
PGA Tour of Australasia Wins (12)
- 1992: Perak Masters, Johnnie Walker Australian Classic
- 1993: Optus Players Championship
- 1994: Heineken Australian Open
- 1995: Heineken Classic
- 2000: Australian PGA Championship
- 2001: Australian PGA Championship (2)
- 2003: MasterCard Masters
- 2005: Australian Open (2), Cadbury Schweppes Centenary Australian PGA Championship (3), MasterCard Masters (2)
- 2009: Australian PGA Championship (4)
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (3–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
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| 1 | 1993 | Optus Players Championship |  Wayne Grady |
Won with birdie on first extra hole |
| 2 | 2003 | MasterCard Masters | Jarrod Moseley, Craig Parry, Adam Scott |
Won with birdie on second extra hole Moseley and Parry eliminated by birdie on first hole |
| 3 | 2005 | MasterCard Masters | Bubba Watson |
Won with par on first extra hole |
| 4 | 2011 | Australian PGA Championship | Greg Chalmers, Marcus Fraser |
Chalmers won with par on first extra hole |
Other Wins (1)
- 1991: Victorian Open (as an amateur)
Major Championship Highlights
Robert Allenby has played in many major golf championships. While he hasn't won a major, he has achieved some impressive top finishes:
- U.S. Open: Tied for 7th place in 2004.
- The Open Championship: Tied for 7th place in 2008, and tied for 10th in 1997.
- PGA Championship: Tied for 9th place in 2004, and tied for 10th in 2002.
Summary of Major Championship Results
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
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| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 7 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 14 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 11 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 65 | 39 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 7 (2000 Open Championship – 2002 U.S. Open)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (five times)
The Players Championship Results
Robert Allenby has also had good results at The Players Championship, which is a very important tournament. His best finish was 2nd place in 2010 and tied for 4th place in 2003.
World Golf Championships Results
Allenby has competed in the World Golf Championships (WGC) events, which bring together the best golfers from around the globe. He has achieved several top finishes in these events:
- Match Play: Reached the Quarterfinals in 2005 and the Round of 16 in 2003.
- Championship: Tied for 3rd place in 2007.
- Invitational: Finished 2nd in 2010 and tied for 2nd in 2009. He also tied for 6th in 2003 and tied for 9th in 2004.
Team Appearances
Robert Allenby has represented Australia and the International Team in several important team golf events:
Amateur Teams
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Australia): 1990
- Nomura Cup (representing Australia): 1991 (winners)
- Sloan Morpeth Trophy (representing Australia): 1990 (winners), 1991 (winners)
- Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches (representing Victoria): 1989, 1990, 1991
Professional Teams
- World Cup (representing Australia): 1993, 1995, 2009
- Dunhill Cup (representing Australia): 1994, 1997
- Presidents Cup (International Team): 1994, 1996, 2000, 2003 (tie), 2009, 2011
- Alfred Dunhill Challenge (representing Australasia): 1995
See also
In Spanish: Robert Allenby para niños
