Geoff Ogilvy
Geoff Ogilvie is a one time Major winner who won the US Open in 2006, by one shot from Colin Montgomerie, Jim Furyk and Phil Mickelson. Since then he has become one of the top players in the world. He has a good record at the PGA, with three top ten finishes in the last three years. He was 6th last year, 9th the year before and 6th in 2005.He is clearly knocking on the door to win here this year. He has a 5th place spot in the British Open in 2005 and was a very creditable 9th in this year’s US Open. He has also won two World Golf Championship events, the Accentura Matchplay in 2006 and the CA Championship earlier this year. In this years event he had the likes of Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk, Vijay Singh and Retief Goosen all tied second, behind him. That win proved beyond any doubt that Geoff has what it takes to compete at the very top and he must have a good chance to win this year.
World Ranking
Geoff is currently ranked 7th in the world.
Playing Style
Geoff has a very solid all round game and is above average in al aspects. He is particularly known for hole and course management, putting great emphasis on avoiding trouble spots. This has led some to describe him as a defensive player. He can hit the ball prodigious distances and has an average driving distance of 283 yards.
2008 Top Ten Finishes and results in Majors
- PODS Championship 10th
- WGC CA Championship 1st
- Shell Houston T2nd
- Crown Plaza 7th
- Memorial Tournament 9th
- US Masters T39th
- US Open T9th
- British Open MC
PGA Betting
Geoff is a 40/1 shot in the PGA Championship betting guide, to win his 1st PGA.
Personal
He is 31 years old and turned professional in 1998.
