GaryChristian
England
England
Gary Christian
England
Profile
Height
5'8"
Weight
165lbs
Age
53
Birthday
Aug 7, 1971
Birthplace
Carshalton, England
Turned Pro
1998
Career Earnings
$1,570,848
College
Auburn University
Residence
Chelsea, AL
Plays From
Carshalton, England
Family
Wife, Kimberly; Nicholas, Alex
Personal
Non-golf-related jobs held include knife salesman and membership director at a country club.
Favorite food is fresh, farm-grown fruit. Favorite athlete is Steven Gerrard, and his favorite cities are Sydney, Australia; London, England; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; San Francisco, Calif.; and Boise, Idaho.
Played high school cricket and rugby.
Claims mid-life crisis resulted in the purchase of "very tight, white trousers."
His two sons are named after Faldo and Sandy Lyle, whose given first name is Alexander. Never travels without photos of his family.
Got his start in golf from his dad at age 3.
Biggest thrill in golf is overcoming mental obstacles.
Lists Gary Player, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo and his parents as his heroes.
Was on the TV show "The Weakest Link" in 2001.
He and his brother were named after Player and Lee Trevino.
Favorite college team is the Auburn Tigers. Favorite professional team is Liverpool Football Club of the Premier League.
Lucky charm is a five-pence coin to mark his ball. Wears light blue in the final round to match his eyes for photos.
Would round out his dream foursome with Harry Vardon, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Not many people know that he would rather score the winning goal for England in soccer's World Cup than win The Open Championship.
Bucket list includes doing the Ashes Cricket Tour to Australia with the Barmy Army.