Fred Couples
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| Height: 5' 11 | Weight: 185 | Born: Oct 3, 1959 |
| Victories: 15 | Turned Pro: 1980 | College: Houston |
| Residence: Scottsdale, AZ | ||
| Birthplace: Seattle, WA | ||
| Family: Wife, Thais; GiGi and Oliver | ||
Masters Qualification(s): Masters Champion.
- An avid gardener, Couples learned the trade from his grandfather, a groundskeeper at Woodland Park Zoo.
- One of the few professional golfers that never wears a glove during play.
- Introduced to game by his father, who worked in Seattle Parks and Recreation Department.
- Frequently referred to as "Mr. Skins" because of his dominance in the Skins Game, he has five wins and 77 skins in 11 appearances.
- More facts about Fred Couples
Talking Points
Scores and Stats
1 victories in 24 starts. Made the cut 23 times.
Average Finish: 18
0 victories in 6 PGA Tour event starts. Made the cut in 4 events.
Top 10's: 2 Top 5's: 2 Starts: 6 Earnings: $19401926
World Ranking Points: Rank:
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Van Brimmer: Like Couples, Immelman must take the break he got and run with it
"You don't ever get a break like that."
Balky putting costs Couples shot at cuts record
Fred Couples was 10 feet away from Masters Tournament history Friday, and he knew it.
More than a cut above?
Fred Couples' consecutive cut streak at the Masters Tournament was in danger last year.
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