Diminutive Welsh champion who brought enormous power and technical excellence to complement a fiery personality, winning the 1991 Masters and the World Match Play in a career of remarkable highs.
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