Jesper Parnevik Birthdate: March 7, 1965 Birthplace: Danderyd, Stockholm, Sweden Age: 35  Ht: 6'0"   Wt: 175 Home: Jupiter, Fla. Turned Professional: 1986 Ryder Cup appearances: 2 (1997, 1999) Ryder Cup record: 4-2-3 Pro wins: 10 World ranking: 21 Majors: 0

Player Profile Captured his fifth US PGA Tour title by winning the 2001 Honda Classic. A wild card in his three Ryder Cup appearances to date. Dove-tailed magnificently with rookie Sergio Garcia in The 1999 Ryder Cup, steering the teenager through his debut and collecting three and a half points in the process. Went out last in the singles in The 34th Ryder Cup Matches at The De Vere Belfry against Tiger Woods, securing a half point in Europe’s 151/2 – 121/2 victory. Son of Sweden’s most popular comedian and impressionist, Bo, he is easily recognised by trademark baseball cap with upturned peak and drainpipe trousers. Eats volcanic dust to ‘cleanse the system’. Good bridge player and clever conjurer and magician. Often wears a belt with a buckle which is the head of a one iron. Became the first Swede to win a European Tour event in Sweden when he won the 1995 Volvo Scandinavian Masters. Fourth in 1995 US PGA Tour Qualifying School and won first American title, the Phoenix Open, in 1998 to become only the second Swede to win in America after Gabriel Hjertstedt. Twice a runner-up in the Open Championship, first in 1994 when he held a two stroke lead playing the final hole at Turnberry but made bogey while Nick Price finished birdie-eagle-par to win by one. Second again in 1997 when led by two going into the final round but overtaken by Justin Leonard on the final day. Always lights a huge cigar when on the point of winning a tournament. Wife, Mia, gave birth in 1999 to their third daughter, Pebble Peach Philippa (after his favourite course, Pebble Beach). Others are Ida Josefin Peg (after tee peg) and Penny (after the coin he uses to mark his ball). Brother-in-Law to Per-Ulrik Johansson following his sister’s wedding to his fellow professional in August 2002.