Background
Woosnam, Ian Harold was born on March 2, 1958 in St. Martins, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Son of Harold and Joan Woosnam.
Woosnam, Ian Harold was born on March 2, 1958 in St. Martins, Shropshire, United Kingdom. Son of Harold and Joan Woosnam.
Educated, St. Martins Modern School.
Professional golfer, since 1976. Tournament winner News of the World under 23 match-play, 1979, Cacharel under 25 Championship, 1982, Swiss Open, 1982, Silk Cut Masters, 1983, Scandinavian Enterprise Open, 1984, Zambian Open, 1985, Lawrence Batley TPC, 1986, 555 Kenya Open, 1986, Hong Kong Open, 1987, Jersey Open, 1987, Cepsa Madrid Open, 1987, Bell's Scottish Open, 1987, 90, Lancome Trophy, 1987, 93, Suntory World Match-Play Championship, 1987, 90, World Cup (Wales) Team and Individual, 1987, Million Dollar Challenge, 1987, Welsh Pro Championship, 1988, Volvo Professional Golf Association Championship, 1988, Panasonic European Open, 1988, Carrols Irish Open, 1988, 89, AmEx Med Open, 1990, Epson Grand Prix, 1990, Torras Monte Carlo Open, 1990, 91, Fujistu Mediterranean Open, 1991, United States Masters, 1991, USF&G Classic, 1991, Professional Golf Association Grand Slam of Golf, 1991, World Cup Individual, 1991, European Montecarlo Open, 1992, Murphy's English Open, 1993, Air France Cannes Open, 1994, British Masters, 1994, Johnnie Walker Classic, 1996, Scottish Open, 1996, German Open, 1996, Heineken Classic, 1996, Volvo Professional Golf Association Championship, 1997, Hyundai Motor Masters, 1997. Ranked 1st Sony world rankings, 1991, Ryder Cup Team Member, 1983, 85 (winners), 87 (winners), 89, 91, 93, 95 (winners), 97 (winners), Cisco World Match Play championship, 2001, vice-captain Ryder Cup winners, 2001-2002.
Captain European Ryder Cup Team, 2006. Named to Order British Empire, 2007.
Married Glendryth Mervyn Pugh, November 12, 1983. Children: Daniel Ian, Rebecca Louise, Ami Victoria.