Vijay Singh is one of Fiji’s greatest sporting superstars, winning three major championships in a career spanning four decades.
Born in Lautoka on the island of Fiji in February 1963, Singh started playing golf from a young age, but practiced by hitting coconuts as the family were unable to afford golf balls. He turned professional before his 20th birthday, and would secure his first victory just a couple of years later at the Malaysia PGA Championship.
Over the course of his long and storied career, the Fijian would go on to win three major titles. His first came at the PGA Championship in 1998, before then winning the Masters Tournament in 2000. In doing so, he became the first Asian golfer to wear the Green Jacket. Singh would then win the PGA Championship for a second time in 2004, after coming through a three-hole aggregate playoff against Chris DiMarco and Justin Leonard.
In total, Singh has won 66 times worldwide, with victories coming on nine different tours. He has been successful on the PGA Tour, European Tour (now DP World Tour), Asian Tour and the Southern Africa Tour (now Sunshine Tour), along with a handful of wins on the PGA Tour Champions after reaching the age of 50.
Vijay Singh | Legends Profile
Personal Information
Name: Vijay Singh
Born: February 22, 1963
Nationality: Fiji
Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States
Career
Turned Pro: 1982
Professional Wins: 66
Highest World Ranking: 1 – September 5, 2004
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – WON (2000)
– PGA Championship – WON (1998, 2004)
– US Open – T3 (1999)
– Open Championship – T2 (2003)
Professional Wins – 66
1984 (1) – Malaysia PGA Championship
1988 (2) – Nigerian Open, Lansforsakringar Open
1989 (4) – Zimbabwe Open, Volvo Open Championship, Nigerian Open, Ivory Coast Open
1990 (1) – El Bosque Open
1991 (1) – Hassan II Golf Trophy
1992 (3) – Benson & Hedges Malaysian Open, Turespana Masters Open de Andalucía, Volvo German Open
1993 (2) – Bell’s Cup, Buick Classic
1994 (2) – Scandinavian Masters, Trophée Lancôme
1995 (3) – Phoenix Open, Buick Classic, Passport Open
1997 (4) – South African Open, Memorial Tournament, Buick Open, Toyota World Match Play Championship
1998 (3) – PGA Championship, Sprint International, Johnnie Walker Super Tour
1999 (1) – Honda Classic
2000 (2) – Masters Tournament, Johnnie Walker Taiwan Open
2001 (3) – Carlsberg Malaysian Open, Caltex Singapore Masters, Telus Skins Game
2002 (2) – Shell Houston Open, The Tour Championship
2003 (5) – Phoenix Open, EDS Byron Nelson Championship, Telus Skins Game, John Deere Classic, Funai Classic at the Walt Disney World Resort
2004 (9) – AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Shell Houston Open, HP Classic of New Orleans, Buick Open, PGA Championship, Deutsche Bank Championship, Bell Canadian Open, 84 Lumber Classic, Chrysler Championship
2005 (4) – Sony Open in Hawaii, Shell Houston Open, Wachovia Championship , Buick Open
2006 (1) – Barclays Classic
2007 (3) – Mercedes-Benz Championship, Arnold Palmer Invitational, Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open
2008 (4) – WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, The Barclays, Deutsche Bank Championship, Chevron World Challenge
2022 (1) – PNC Championship
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PGA Tour Champions Victories
2017 (1) – Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf
2018 (3) – Toshiba Classic, Constellation Players Senior Championship, Charles Schwab Cup Championship
2023 (1) – The Ally Challenge
Achievements and Awards
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year – 1993
PGA Tour Money List Winner – 2003, 2004, 2008
PGA Tour Player of the Year – 2004
PGA Player of the Year – 2004
Byron Nelson Award – 2004
Vardon Trophy – 2004
European Tour Golfer of the Year – 2004
World Golf Hall of Fame – 2005/2006
PGA Tour FedEx Cup Winner – 2008
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Vijay Singh
When and where was Vijay Singh born?
Vijay Singh was born in February 1963 in Lautoka on the Pacific island of Fiji. He began playing golf at a young age, along with a plethora of other sports.
When did Vijay Singh turn professional?
Vijay Singh turned professional in 1982, while still a teenager. He would go on to play on mini-tours before making the jump to the European Tour six years after turning professional.
How many major titles has Vijay Singh won?
The Fijian is a three-time major champion, with a pair of PGA Championship victories to his name, along with a win at the Masters Tournament in 2000. He also has a senior major championship in his career, winning the Constellation Players Senior Championship in 2018.
Who is Vijay Singh married to?
Vijay Singh is married to Ardena Seth, with the pair having now been married for four decades. Along with son Qass, Vijay won the PNC Championship in 2022.
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Did You Know?
Double Player of the Year Awards
Singh’s 2004 season was one for the ages, with the Fijian winning nine times, including his third and final major title. His performances across the season saw him named PGA Tour Player of the Year and European Tour Golfer of the Year.
Back-to-Back FedEx Cup Playoffs Wins
Singh is part of a small group of players to have won in back-to-back weeks in the FedEx Cup Playoffs on the PGA Tour. He was victorious at both The Barclays and the Deutsche Bank Championship in 2008, on his way to lifting the season-long FedEx Cup.
11 Straight Top 5 Seasons
Singh was so consistent throughout his career, that he finished in the top five on the PGA Tour’s money list for 11 consecutive seasons – doing so from 1998 to 2008. He topped the list on three occasions, including in 2008, the last of those seasons.
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