Profile: Scott Verplank
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas
Residence: Edmond, Okla.
College: Oklahoma State
Birthdate: July 8, 1964
Age: 42
Turned Professional: 1986
Scorecard
Career Ryder Cup Performance
| Years | Pts. | Record | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2.5 | 2-1-0 | 3 |
| Singles | Foursomes | Four-Balls | Final pos. - Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 20 - 595.667 |
Player Notes
Verplank hasn't had a PGA Tour win since the 2001 Bell Canadian Open. However, he is the ultimate grinder with the never-quit attitude the U.S. side needs in order to have success in Ireland.
Career Victories
PGA Tour4 - 1985 Western Open; 1988 Buick Open; 2000 Reno-Tahoe Open; 2001 Bell Canadian Open.
International1 - 1998 World Cup of Golf [indiv].
- Don't ever question my Ryder Cup desire, says Furyk
- Woods has some ideas on how to fare better in the future
- Excuses for U.S. Ryder loss are wrong, says Ferguson
- No quick fixes for U.S. Ryder Cup team, says Lehman
- Teamwork, not team spirit, was a problem, Toms says
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