Zimbabwean · Durban, South Africa · Born 28 January 1957Zimbabwean golfer who spent 43-44 weeks as world No.1 in the mid-1990s and is regarded as one of the best ball-strikers of his era.
Nicholas Raymond Leige Price was born in Durban, South Africa, and moved to Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) at a young age, where he grew up and developed his game before turning professional. Price enjoyed a career-defining stretch in the early 1990s, becoming one of only three players in the decade, alongside Nick Faldo and Mark O'Meara, to win two major championships in the same season, achieving the feat in both 1992 and 1994, and one of only seven players since 1945 to capture consecutive majors, joining an elite group including Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods. Price's run of three major titles in two years matched a feat not seen since Jack Nicklaus in 1980, and he was widely regarded during his prime as one of the most complete and mentally composed players in the world, renowned equally for his golfing excellence and his personal kindness. Price endured the loss of his longtime caddie and close friend Jeff "Squeeky" Medlin in 1997, a blow felt deeply across the sport, and continued competing into the 2000s, winning his final PGA Tour event at the 2002 Colonial before transitioning into golf course design and a respected career as one of the game's most articulate ambassadors.
Back-to-back majors in 1994 (Open Championship & PGA Championship)
He won two majors in 1994 — only the sixth player in history to win multiple majors in the same year.
Did You Know?How They Played
Aggressive, fast-paced play with exceptional putting
Lasting Impact
One of the most successful golfers of the 1990s and first Zimbabwean to reach World No. 1
Career Honours
- PGA Championship 1992, 1994
- The Open Championship 1994
- World Golf Hall of Fame 2003
- Bob Jones Award 2005
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