Miguel Angel Jimenez is a stalwart of European golf, with Ryder Cup wins and two senior major titles to his name.
Born in January 1964 in Malaga, Spain, Jimenez has gone on to become one of the biggest characters in the sport. The cigar-smoking, putter-wielding Spaniard has won over fans from all around the world, and he also has wins all over the world, winning on the DP World Tour, Asian Tour and more recently, becoming a regular victor on the PGA Tour Champions.
He started his career on the then-European Tour in the late 1980s, and went on to win 20 times on the tour over the next three decades. His victories included the tour’s flagship event, the BMA PGA Championship, along with the season ending Volvo Masters, and four wins at the Omega Hong Kong Open. His last DP World Tour win came at the Open de Espana in 2014, as he won his national title for the first time at the 27th attempt.
After turning 50, Jimenez has become a regular on the PGA Tour Champions. He has won 17 times on the tour, including winning two senior majors. He was victorious at the Regions Tradition and the Senior Open Championship in 2018, winning the latter on the Old Course at St Andrews. He then claimed his third senior major title at the Kaulig Companies Championship, winning a playoff against Steven Alker in 2025.
On the international stage, The Spaniard has represented his country in both the World Cup and the Alfred Dunhill Cup, winning the latter in both 1999 and 2000. Jimenez also represented Europe in the Seven Trophy on eight occasions, along with playing in four European Ryder Cup teams. He was on the winning side in both 2004 and 2010.
Miguel Angel Jimenez | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Miguel Angel Jimenez Rodriguez
Born: January 5, 1964
Nationality: Spain
Residence: Dominican Republic
Career
Turned Pro: 1982
Professional Wins: 45
Highest World Ranking: 12 – December 5, 2004
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Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – 4th (2014)
– PGA Championship – T10 (1999)
– US Open – T2 (2000)
– Open Championship – T3 (2001)
Professional Wins – 44
1988 (1) – Open de l’Informatique
1989 (1) – Benson & Hedges Trophy
1992 (1) – Piaget Belgian Open
1994 (1) – Heineken Dutch Open
1998 (2) – Turespana Masters Open Baleares, Trophee Lancome
1999 (4) – Oki Telepizza – Olivia Nova, Turespana Masters – Open Andalucia, Spanish Professional Closed Championship, Volvo Masters
2002 (1) – Spanish Professional Closed Championship
2003 (2) – Turespana Mallorca Classic, Spanish Professional Closed Championship
2004 (5) – Johnnie Walker Classic, Algarve Open de Portugal, BMW Asian Open, BMW International Open, Omega Hong Kong Open
2005 (1) – Celtic Manor Wales Open
2006 (1) – Spanish Professional Closed Championship
2007 (1) – UBS Hong Kong Open
2008 (1) – BMW PGA Championship
2010 (3) – Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Alstom Open de France, Omega European Masters
2012 (1) – UBS Hong Kong Open
2013 (1) – Hong Kong Open
2014 (1) – Open de Espana
PGA Tour Champions
2014 (1) – Greater Gwinnett Championship
2015 (1) – Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai
2016 (1) – Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic
2017 (1) – Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic
2018 (2) – Regions Tradition, Senior Open Championship
2019 (2) – Chubb Classic, Dominion Energy Charity Classic
2020 (2) – Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Sanford International
2022 (3) – Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, Cologuard Classic, Boeing Classic
2025 (4) – Trophy Hassan II, Hoag Classic, Principal Charity Classic, Kaulig Companies Championship
Miguel Angel Jimenez | What’s In His Bag?
As he has been for much of his career, Jimenez continues to use PING clubs throughout his bag on the PGA Tour Champions. The G430 woods and S159 wedges are part of the make-up of the Spaniard’s bag.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Miguel Angel Jimenez
When and where was Miguel Angel Jimenez born?
Miguel Angel Jimenez was born in Malaga, Spain in January 1964, and grew up playing the game of golf.
When did Miguel Angel Jimenez turn professional?
Miguel Angel Jimenez turned professional in 1982, having worked in a car garage prior to turning pro. He earned the nickname ‘The Mechanic’ from fans and players alike.
How many professional titles has Miguel Angel Jimenez won?
As of June 2025, Jimenez has won 45 times throughout his esteemed career. More than 20 of those came on the DP World Tour, and he has gone on to win 16 PGA Tour Champions events after turning 50. He sits in the top 20 all-time for both. The Spaniard has also won three senior major titles – the Regions Tradition and the Senior Open Championship in 2018, along with the Kaulig Companies Championship in 2025.
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Who is Miguel Angel Jimenez married to?
The Spaniard is married to Susanna Styblo, with the pair getting wed in 2014. Jimenez has two children from his first marriage, named Miguel Angel and Victor.
Did You Know?
Aces, Aces, Aces
Jimenez holds the DP World Tour record for the most holes-in-one throughout a career. He has 10 on the tour, with his most recent coming at Wentworth in 2014.
First Over 50 Victor
The Spaniard also made history at the 2014 Open de Espana. Not only did he finally win his national title at the 27th attempt, but he also became the first winner on the DP World Tour over the age of 50. His record as the tour’s oldest winner was then broken by Phil Mickelson, after the American won the PGA Championship in 2021.
Senior Major Stalwart
Jimenez won both the Regions Tradition and the Senior Open Championship in 2018, as part of an incredible run in senior major championships. Up to the end of 2024, the Spaniard had played in 42 senior majors, finishing in the top ten in an incredible 24 – more than half of his appearances.
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