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Mark Calcavecchia
mark cal-kuh-VEK-ee-uh
Definition
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An American professional golfer born on June 12, 1960, best known for winning 13 PGA Tour events, including the 1989 Open Championship at Royal Troon.
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A former PGA Tour member now competing on the PGA Tour Champions, renowned for his smooth swing and dramatic victories like birdieing the final three holes to claim a major.
Examples
Mark Calcavecchia's clutch birdies at Troon turned a tense playoff into a legendary solo victory.
Even retirees envy how Mark Calcavecchia still bombs drives longer than most pros' egos.
When Mark Calcavecchia shot that record-breaking 59, golfers everywhere checked if their clubs were regulation length.
Mark Calcavecchia proves that with the right mullet in the '80s, you could conquer majors and fashion faux pas alike.