Stephen Gallacher facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Stephen James Gallacher |
| Born | 1 November 1974 Dechmont, Scotland |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb; 13.7 st) |
| Nationality |  Scotland |
| Residence | Bathgate, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Helen
(m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1995 |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 4 |
| Asian Tour | 1 |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T34: 2014 |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2005, 2011, 2014, 2015 |
| The Open Championship | T15: 2014 |
| PGA Championship | T18: 2010 |
Stephen James Gallacher (born on November 1, 1974) is a Scottish professional golfer. He plays on the European Tour, which is a major golf tour in Europe. Stephen was also awarded an MBE, which stands for Member of the Order of the British Empire. This is a special honor given by the King or Queen for great achievements.
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Early Life and Amateur Golf Career
Stephen Gallacher was born in Dechmont, West Lothian, Scotland. He comes from a family of golfers. His uncle, Bernard Gallacher, was a famous golfer and even captained the European Ryder Cup team. His cousin, Kirsty Gallacher, is a well-known TV presenter.
Stephen was a very successful amateur golfer. In 1994, he won the European Amateur championship. He also won other important amateur tournaments in Britain. In 1995, he was part of the winning team in the Walker Cup. This is a big golf competition for amateur players from Great Britain and Ireland against the United States. After this, he decided to become a professional golfer later that same year.
Stephen's Professional Golf Journey
Stephen Gallacher started playing on the European Tour in 1996. At first, it was a bit tough for him. But by 2000, he started doing much better. He finished 56th on the Order of Merit, which ranks golfers based on their earnings.
First Big Wins
In 2004, Stephen got his first win on the European Tour. He won the Dunhill Links Championship. This is one of the richest golf tournaments in Europe. He finished that year ranked 15th on the Order of Merit.
In February 2013, Stephen won his second European Tour title. This was at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. He had an amazing third round, shooting his best score ever on the European Tour, a 62! Even though he started the final round with two bogeys (which means he took more shots than expected), he still won. He secured his victory with an eagle (meaning he took two shots less than expected) on the 16th hole. This win helped him get back into the world's top 100 golfers.
Defending Titles and More Victories
The very next year, in 2014, Stephen did something special. He won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic again! This made him the first golfer ever to win that tournament two years in a row.
Five years later, in 2019, he won another European Tour event. This time it was the Hero Indian Open, which is India's main golf tournament. He won with a birdie (one shot less than expected) on the last hole, even after having a tough quadruple-bogey (four shots more than expected) earlier in the round. His son, Jack, was his caddie (the person who carries the golf clubs and helps with advice) during this win.
Playing for Europe
Stephen Gallacher was chosen to be part of the European team for the 2014 Ryder Cup. This is a very exciting team competition between Europe and the United States. Europe won that year, and Stephen was a part of that winning team!
In December 2022, Stephen was given a new important role. He was announced as the captain for the 2023 European Junior Ryder Cup team. This team plays against the United States junior team in Rome, Italy, right before the main Ryder Cup match.
Stephen's Amateur Wins
- 1991 Scottish Boys Strokeplay Championship
- 1992 Scottish Boys Strokeplay Championship, Scottish Amateur Championship
- 1994 European Amateur, Scottish Youths Amateur Championship
- 1995 Scottish Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship, Lytham Trophy
Stephen's Professional Wins (5)
Stephen has won 5 professional tournaments in total.
- He has won 4 times on the European Tour.
- He has won 1 time on the Challenge Tour.
Team Appearances for Stephen
Stephen Gallacher has represented Scotland and Great Britain & Ireland in many team golf events.
As an Amateur
- European Boys' Team Championship (representing Scotland): 1992 (winners)
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1992 (winners)
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Scotland): 1993 (winners), 1995 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1994
- Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1995 (winners)
As a Professional
- World Cup (representing Scotland): 2005, 2011, 2013
- Seve Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2013
- Royal Trophy (representing Europe): 2013 (winners)
- EurAsia Cup (representing Europe): 2014
- Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 2014 (winners)
Images for kids
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Stephen Gallacher during his golf swing.
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See also
- 2009 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
