Both the Spanish Miguel Angel Jimenez like danish Thomas Bjorn and the irish Paul McGinley have been recognized with the title of DP World Tour Honorary Life Members, once known as the European Circuit. Taking advantage of the Senior Open dispute, which starts this Thursday in Carnoustiethe three historic players have been presented with cards that represent their special membership in the Tour.
This distinction recognizes the services provided by these three legends. both in the DP World Tour and in the Ryder Cup throughout their respective careers. He was with them Guy Kinnings, executive director of the DPWT, who highlighted the personality of these golfers. The leader also expressed that this ‘prize’ is only awarded to “those who have contributed to the Tour both on and off the ropes”. With them, there are now 62 life members.
Jiménz, 60 years old, can boast of accumulating 21 victories in the DPWT and having played 722 tournaments on the circuit, being the second player with the most appearances, only behind David Howell, who took the record from him not long ago. In 2014 he also became the oldest player to win, at 50 years and 133 days. He did not hold the Ryder Cup captaincy, but he was vice-captain in 1997, 2012 and 2014. The ‘Pisha’ played four Ryders as a player.
“Golf has given me everything in life and I am very proud to be part of this world. “This is not a job for me, it’s a way of life.”highlighted the man from Malaga in statements recorded by the DPWT web portal.
