Welsh · Oswestry, Wales · Born 2 March 1958Welsh professional golfer who won the 1991 Masters Tournament and reached World No. 1, known for his powerful driving despite his small stature.
Ian Woosnam is the Welsh golfer who won the 1991 Masters and reached world number one, one of the smallest players ever to dominate professional golf at 5-foot-4. Known for his extraordinary power relative to his stature and his excellent ball-striking, Woosnam was a key figure in European golf's golden era. He was an outstanding Ryder Cup player and later captained Europe to their famous 2006 victory at the K Club in Ireland.
1991 Masters Tournament victory and reaching World No. 1
How They Played
Powerful driver despite short stature, excellent short game
Lasting Impact
One of the 'Big Five' European golfers who revolutionized the game in the 1980s-90s
Career Honours
- Masters Tournament 1991
- World Match Play Championship 1987
- World Match Play Championship 1990
- World Match Play Championship 1992
- World Match Play Championship 2001
- Ryder Cup 1985 (Europe)
- Ryder Cup 1987 (Europe)
- Ryder Cup 1989 (Europe)
- Ryder Cup 1991 (Europe)
- Ryder Cup 1993 (Europe)
- Ryder Cup 1995 (Europe)
- European Tour Order of Merit 1987
- European Tour Order of Merit 1990
- World Number 1 Ranking 1991
- Dunhill Cup 1987 (Wales)