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Peter Lawrie biography
Date of birth: 22/03/1974
Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
Height and weight: 6ft 11st (183cm 70kgs)
Family: Wife: Philippa (m. 2003), Children: Jessica (2005), Amelia (2007)
Interests: Snooker, football, cinema
Caddie: Dermot Byrne
Web Site: http://www.golfmi.co.uk
Turned Pro: 1997 (plus 2)
Qualifying School: 1998, 99, (00), (01)
2 professional wins
2008 Open de España, Real Club de Golf Sevilla, 4 May 2008
2002 Challenge Tour Grand Final, Golf du Médoc, Bordeaux, France 24 Oct 2002 - 27 Oct 2002
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Biographical details
Place of birth: Dublin, Ireland
Height and weight: 6ft 11st (183cm 70kgs)
Family: Wife: Philippa (m. 2003), Children: Jessica (2005), Amelia (2007)
Interests: Snooker, football, cinema
Caddie: Dermot Byrne
Web Site: http://www.golfmi.co.uk
Turned Pro: 1997 (plus 2)
Qualifying School: 1998, 99, (00), (01)
Professional victories
2008 Open de España, Real Club de Golf Sevilla, 4 May 2008
2002 Challenge Tour Grand Final, Golf du Médoc, Bordeaux, France 24 Oct 2002 - 27 Oct 2002
Amateur career
Amateur wins
1996 Irish Close Championship, Royal County Down: bt Garth McGimpsey, Bangor 3/2
Runner up
1997 Irish Close Championship, Westport, lost to K. Kearney, Co. Sligo 5/4
1996 Irish Amateur Open, Fota Island (Keith Nolan)
1996 Irish Close Championship, Royal County Down: bt Garth McGimpsey, Bangor 3/2
Runner up
1997 Irish Close Championship, Westport, lost to K. Kearney, Co. Sligo 5/4
1996 Irish Amateur Open, Fota Island (Keith Nolan)
Runner-up finishes
2003 Canarias Open de Espana, T-2 -22 67-64-69-66 = 266 €151,995.00
Playoff: Lost to Kenneth Ferrie who made birdie on second extra hole (Peter Hedblom was also in playoff)
Playoff: Lost to Kenneth Ferrie who made birdie on second extra hole (Peter Hedblom was also in playoff)