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Retief Goosen

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Retief Goosen (born 3 February 1969) is a South African professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour Champions. He has won two U.S. Opens, in 2001 and 2004, headed the European Tour Order of Merit in 2001 and 2002, and was in the top ten of the world rankings for over 250 weeks between 2001 and 2007. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame, class of 2019. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Retief Goosen is the 62nd most popular golfer, the 447th most popular biography from South Africa and the 5th most popular South African Golfer.

Retief Goosen is most famous for winning two U.S. Open championships in 2001 and 2004, establishing himself as one of the top golfers in the world during his career. He is known for his calm demeanor on the course and his impressive ball-striking ability.

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Among GOLFERS

Among golfers, Retief Goosen ranks 62 out of 71. Before him are Darren Clarke, Luke Donald, Zach Johnson, Shanshan Feng, Karrie Webb, and Scottie Scheffler. After him are Jim Furyk, Lee Westwood, Bryson DeChambeau, Lydia Ko, Jordan Spieth, and Ian Poulter.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1969, Retief Goosen ranks 1,311. Before him are Robin Padilla, Sophie Koch, Helman Mkhalele, U. Srinivas, Ayo Adesanya, and Mukesh Tiwari. After him are Mannie Fresh, Savitha Sastry, Javagal Srinath, Billy McKinlay, Pallavi Joshi, and Anne-Marie Trevelyan.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Retief Goosen ranks 452 out of 454. Before him are Nomcebo Zikode (1985), Robin Bell (1977), Adhir Kalyan (1983), Mmusi Maimane (1980), Rowen Fernández (1978), Siyabonga Sangweni (1981), James Thompson (1986), Helman Mkhalele (1969), Clinton Hill (1980), Nicholas Martinez (null), and Zackie Achmat (1962). After him are Sizwe Motaung (1970).

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Among GOLFERS In South Africa

Among golfers born in South Africa, Retief Goosen ranks 5. Before him are Gary Player (1935), Nick Price (1957), Justin Rose (1980), and Ernie Els (1969). After him are Louis Oosthuizen (1982), Charl Schwartzel (1984), and Trevor Immelman (1979).

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