Craig Perks

 ( New Zealand Male Golfers ) 

Craig William Perks (born 6 January 1967) is a professional golfer from New Zealand who won the 2002 Players Championship.

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Early life and amateur career Born and raised in Palmerston North, New Zealand, Perks played college golf in the United States at the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana.

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Professional career Perks turned professional in 1993 and played on the second tier Nike Tour for several seasons. He became a member of the PGA Tour after a tie for 35th in the 1999 Qualifying School earned him his tour card for the 2000 season.

At age 35 in 2002, Perks unexpectedly won The Players Championship, one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PGA Tour. In the final pairing, he played the final three holes in only nine shots, three under par, with only one putt. Perks chipped in for eagle, sank a birdie putt on the Island Green, then chipped in for par to win by two strokes. He was even par 72 for the final round, but only had two pars in the last fourteen Starting the year at 256 in the world rankings, Perks climbed from 203 to 64 with the win, and was named the New Zealand Sportsman of the Year for 2002. It granted a five-year exemption on tour, but was his only win in 202 starts.

After making only one cut on the PGA Tour during 2006 and 2007, he announced his retirement in November 2007, and became a commentator on the Golf Channel.

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Professional wins (5)

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PGA Tour wins (1)

Players Championships (1)

Other PGA Tour (0)

1	24 Mar 2002	The Players Championship	71-68-69-72=280	−8	2 strokes	Stephen Ames

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Hooters Tour wins (4)

1	4 Jul 1993	Croatan National Classic	66-67-71-71=275	−13	2 strokes	Mike Brisky
2	8 Aug 1993	Collins Pro Classic	73-68-67-71=279	−9	1 stroke	Jeff Barlow
3	18 Sep 1994	Boast Classic	66-69-68=203*	−13	3 strokes	Andy Morse
4	30 Apr 1995	Coca-Cola Classic	64-65-69-62=260	−24	2 strokes	Dennis Zinkon

*Note: The 1994 Boast Classic was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

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Playoff record PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (0–1)

1	2000	Crown Lager New Zealand Open	Michael Campbell	Lost to eagle on second extra hole

Nike Tour playoff record (0–1)

1	1996	Nike Carolina Classic	Glen Hnatiuk	Lost to birdie on first extra hole

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Results in major championships

Masters Tournament	CUT	CUT	CUT
U.S. Open	CUT
The Open Championship	T50	CUT	CUT
PGA Championship	T29

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

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The Players Championship

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Wins (1)

Stephen Ames

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Results timeline

The Players Championship	1	T17	CUT	CUT	CUT	CUT

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place.

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Results in World Golf Championships

WGC-Match Play
WGC-Championship	61
WGC-Invitational	T42

"T" = Tied

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Team appearances

• World Cup (representing New Zealand): 2002, 2004

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See also

• 1999 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
• 2000 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

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