Miguel Ángel Jiménez
Name:
Miguel Ángel JiménezAlso known as:
The MechanicCountry:
SpainBorn:
Jan 5, 1964 in Churriana, Málaga, Andalucia, Spain.Original/Home Club:
MalagaOccupation:
Professional golfer; course designer.Turned Pro:
1982Website:
http://www.miguelangeljimenezgolf.comSenior MAJORS (2): Regions Tradition (2018); Senior Open Championship (2018). Ryder Cup player (1999, 2004, '08, '10). Multiple wins on the European Tour, PGA Tour Champions and Asian Tour.
Jiménez has worked on several design and redesign projects. He is best known for his first complete design, the Old Course at the Prosper Golf Resort Čeladná in the Czech Republic.
On tour Jiménez is well-known for possessing a solid, flattish swing that has brought him great success. As a professional golfer he has notched-up over 30 wins around the world (including 21 European Tour events), two senior major championship titles and four Ryder Cup appearances.
In July 2020, at the English Open, Jiménez played in his 707th European Tour event, the most appearances on the Tour by any player. He surpassed Sam Torrance's record 706 appearances. 56-year-old Jiménez celebrated his achievement with an 8-under-par 64 in the event's first round.
Jiménez loves driving fast cars (especially Ferrarris), and once worked in an auto service shop for a few months, hence his nickname "The Mechanic". He is also well known for his love of red wine (especially Rioja), cigars (Cuban of course), whisky (Lagavulin) and eye-catching golf shoes (hand-made by Gigi Nebuloni, a small, family-business in Milan).
America
Cologuard
Played as the Cologuard Classic (Feb 25-27). Second-placed Woody Austin (USA) and Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 4 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp), who recorded a second win in only the third event of the PGA Tour Champions' 2022 season. Jiménez recorded two aces during the tournament ... at the 193-yard par-3 7th in the opening round, and at the 178-yard par-3 14th in the third and final round. [Catalina course, Tucson National Resort, Tucson, AZ].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 20-22; PGA Tour Champions season-opener). Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) beat Steven Alker (NZ) with a par at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). Jiménez claimed this title for the second time in three years and third time overall. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
America
Boeing
Played as the Boeing Classic (Aug 12-14). Second-placed David McKenzie (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp). [Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, nr Seattle, Washington].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 16-18; PGA Tour Champions season-opener). Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) beat Ernie Els (RSA) with a 12-foot birdie putt at the second playoff hole (par-4 18th). Fred Couples was eliminated at the first playoff hole. Els was making his PGA Tour Champions debut. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
America
Sanford Health
Played as the Sanford International presented by Cambria (Sept 11-13). Second-placed Steve Flesch (USA) finished 1 shot behind wire-to-wire winner Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp), who recorded his tenth PGA Tour Champions win. [Minnehaha CC, Sioux Falls, South Dakota].
America
Dominion
Played as the Dominion Energy Charity Classic (Oct 18-20; first of three Charles Schwab Cup playoff events). Second-placed Tommy Tolles (USA) finished 2 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp). Monday finish required due to bad weather over the weekend. [James River course, The CC of Virginia, Richmond, VA].
America
Chubb
Played as the Chubb Classic (Feb 15-17). Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) beat Bernhard Langer (Ger) and Olin Browne (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Classics course, Lely Resort, Naples, FL].
Majors
Regions
The Regions Tradition (30th) (May 17-20). Second-placed Joe Durant (USA), Gene Sauers (USA) and Steve Stricker (USA) finished 3 shots behind 54-year-old Jiménez (Esp), who claimed his first senior major championship win. [Founders course, Greystone G&CC, Birmingham, Alabama].
Majors
Rolex
The Senior Open presented by Rolex (32nd) (July 26-29). Second-placed and defending champion Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind Jiménez (Esp), who recorded his second major championship win. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].
America
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Played as the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic (Mar 31-Apr 2). Defending champion Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) beat Gene Sauers (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). [Fallen Oak GC, Saucier, nr Biloxi, MS].
America
C Spire
Played as the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic presented by C Spire (April 1-3). Second-placed Scott Dunlap (USA) finished 2 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp), who claimed his third PGA Tour Champions win. [Fallen Oak GC, Saucier, nr Biloxi, MS].
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Jan 23-25; Champions Tour season opener). Second-placed Mark O'Meara (USA) finished 1 shot behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp), who recorded his second Champions Tour win. [Hualālai course, Hualālai Resort, Big Island, Hawaii].
America
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Played as the Greater Gwinnett Championship (April 18-20). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 2 shots behind 50-year-old Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp), who became the 18th player to win on his Champions Tour debut. [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA].
Europe
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Played as the Open de España (May 15-18). Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) beat Richard Green (Aus) and Thomas Pieters (Belg) at the first playoff hole, to win his national title at the 27th attempt. The 50-year old Spaniard also extended his own record as the oldest European Tour winner. [Stadium course, Camiral G&W Resort, Caldes de Malavella, nr Girona; at the time called PGA Catalunya].
Asia
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Played as the Hong Kong Open (Dec 5-8; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2014 season). Defending champion Jiménez (Esp) beat Stuart Manley (Wales) and Prom Meesawat (Thai) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th), to win his fourth Hong Kong Open title. At 49 yrs 337 days old, Jiménez beat his own record as the European Tour's oldest winner. [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (Nov 15-18; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Fredrik Andersson Hed (Swe) finished 1 shot behind Jiménez (Esp), who claimed his third Hong Kong Open title. Aged 48 yrs 318 days, Jiménez became the oldest winner of a European Tr event. [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega Dubai Desert Classic (Feb 4-7; European Tour event). Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) beat Lee Westwood (Eng) with a par at the third playoff hole. [Majlis course, Emirates GC, Dubai, UAE].
Europe
Alstom
Played as the Alstom Open de France (July 1-4). Jiménez (Esp) beat Francesco Molinari (It) and Alejandro Cañizares (Esp) with a par at the first playoff hole. 46-year-old Jiménez became the oldest winner of Continental Europe's oldest golf title. [Albatros course, Golf National, Guyancourt, nr Paris].
Europe
Omega
Played as the Omega European Masters (Eurpn/Asian Trs event). Second-placed Edoardo Molinari (Italy) finished 3 shots behind Jiménez (Esp). [GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana, Switzerland].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW PGA Championship (May 22-25). Jiménez (Esp) beat Oliver Wilson (Eng) with a birdie at the second playoff hole. [West course, Wentworth Club, Virginia Water, Surrey].
Asia
UBS
Played as the UBS Hong Kong Open (Nov 15-18; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2008 season). Second-placed Robert Karlsson (Swe), Thongchai Jaidee (Thai) and Kyoung-Ju "KJ" Choi (S Kor) finished 1 shot behind Jiménez (Esp). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Europe
Celtic Manor
Played as the Celtic Manor Wales Open (June 2-5). Second-placed Martin Erlandsson (Swe) and José Manuel Lara (Esp) finished 4 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp). Jiménez shot a final round 62, including a final nine 29 to clinch his second European Tour win of the season. [Roman Road course, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, South Wales].
Asia
BMW
Played as the BMW Asian Open (May 13-16; Asian/Eurpn Trs event). Second-placed Simon Dyson (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Jiménez (Esp); Dyson surrendered a six-shot lead going into the final round. [Tomson GC, Pudong, Shanghai, China].
Asia
Omega
Played as the Omega Hong Kong Open (Dec 2-5; Asian/Eurpn Trs event; Eurpn Tr 2005 season). Second-placed James Kingston (RSA) and defending champion Padraig Harrington (Ire) finished 1 shot behind Jiménez (Esp). [Hong Kong GC, Fanling; composite of 10 holes from Eden course, 8 from the New].
Asia
Johnnie Walker
Played as the Johnnie Walker Classic (Jan 29-Feb 1; Asian/Eurpn/Aus Trs event). Second-placed Thomas Bjørn (Den) and Jyoti Randhawa (India) finished 2 shots behind Jiménez (Esp). [Alpine GC, nr Bangkok, Thailand].
Europe
CGD
Played as the Algarve Open de Portugal (April 1-4). Second-placed Terry Price (Aus) finished 2 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp). [Penina Resort, Portimao, Algarve, Portugal].
Europe
BMW
Played as the BMW International Open (Aug 26-29). Second-placed Thomas Levet (Fra) finished 2 shots behind Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp). [Golfclub München Eichenried, nr Munich, Germany].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Mallorca Classic (Oct 16-19). Second-placed José María Olazábal (Esp) double-bogeyed the 17th hole in the final round and bogeyed the 18th, to finish 1 shot behind Jiménez (Esp). Reduced to 54 holes due to heavy rain. [Pula GC, Son Servera, Mallorca, Spain].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Masters - Open Andalucia (March 11-14). Second-placed Steve Webster (Eng) finished 4 shots behind defending champion Jiménez (Esp). [Parador de Málaga Golf, Málaga, Andalucía].
Europe
Volvo
Played as the Volvo Masters (Oct 28-31; Eurpn Tr season-ending event). Second-placed Bernhard Langer (Ger), Pádraig Harrington (Ire) and Retief Goosen (RSA) finished 2 shots behind Jiménez (Esp). [Montecastillo Resort, Jerez de la Frontera, Cadiz, Spain].
Europe
Turespana
Played as the Turespana Masters Open Baleares (May 7-10). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Martín (Esp) finished 2 shots behind Jiménez (Esp). [No.I course, Golf Santa Ponsa, Santa Ponça, Mallorca].
Europe
Lancôme
Played as the Trophée Lancôme (Sept 17-20). Second-placed David Duval (USA), Mark O'Meara (USA), Jarmo Sandelin (Swe) and Greg Turner (NZ) finished 2 shots behind Jiménez (Esp). [Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, nr Paris, France].
Europe
Heineken
Played as the Heineken Dutch Open (July 21-24) (75th). Second-placed Howard Clark (Eng) finished 2 shots behind Jiménez (Esp), who posted his second European Tour win. [Hilversumsche GC, Hilversum, nr Amsterdam].
Europe
Piaget
Played as the Piaget Belgian Open (Sept 24-27). Second-placed Barry Lane (Eng) finished 3 shots behind first-time European Tour winner Jiménez (Esp). [Royal Zoute GC, Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium].
Europe
B&H
Played as the Benson & Hedges Trophy (Nov 9-12; European and LET Trs mixed pairs unofficial money event). Second-placed Carl Mason (Eng) & Gillian Stewart (Scot) finished 2 shots behind the winning team of Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) & Xonia Wunsch-Ruiz (Esp). [Aloha GC, Costa del Sol, Spain].
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
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Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
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