Winner of the historic inaugural World Golf Championships event, the Andersen Consulting Match Play Championship at La Costa Resort and Spa in February, 1999. Beat Andrew Magee at the 38th hole to claim the $1 million first prize. Won his first US Tour event, the Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Classic, under floodlights after 36 holes were played on the final day due to earlier weather problems. Solid performer in his three Ryder Cups to date, enjoying a record of six wins and five defeats, the most recent being his loss to Open champion Paul Lawrie in the final single at Brookline in 1999.