Jesper Parnevik
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| Nation: |
 Sweden
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| Nickname: | Spaceman |
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| Professional since: | 1986 |
| Current tour: | Champions Tour |
| Tournament wins: | 15th |
| Major wins : | no |
Jesper Parnevik (born March 7, 1965 in Danderyd, Stockholm ) is a Swedish professional golfer .
Career
In 1986 Parnevik switched to professional life and from 1989 played on the European Tour , of which he was a member until 1995. Then he switched to the North American PGA TOUR . He won his first tournament there in 1998 at the Phoenix Open .
So far, Parnevik has won four tournaments on the European Tour and five on the PGA Tour. In the Ryder Cup Parnevik played in three consecutive matches from 1997 to 2002 in the twice successful European team. For Sweden he played twice in the World Cup and four times in the now defunct Dunhill Cup . He has been on the Champions Tour since 2015 .
In addition to his successes, Parnevik became famous on the PGA Tour primarily for his open sun shield, the tea that is always wedged behind the ear , and the striking 70s / 80s clothing. Away from the gulf, he drew attention to himself with weird activities such as a stream water bath and volcanic sand diet. He is also known for his generous lifestyle, which he shares with his friends.
family
He is married to Mia Parnevik and has three daughters: Peg (* 1995), Penny (* 1997), Philippa (* 1999) and one son: Phoenix (* 2001). The family lives in Jupiter , Florida.
His father is the comedian and entertainer Bosse Parnevik, who is extremely popular in Sweden.
European Tour victories
- 1993 Bell's Scottish Open
- 1995 Volvo Scandinavian Masters
- 1996 Trophee Lancome
- 1998 Volvo Scandinavian Masters
PGA Tour victories
- 1998 Phoenix Open
- 1999 Greater Greensboro Chrysler Classic
- 2000 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, GTE Byron Nelson Classic
- 2001 Honda Classic
Champions Tour victories
- 2016 Insperity Invitational
Other tournament victories
- 1988 Ramlosa Trophy, Odensa Open (both Swedes), Open Passing Shot (France)
- 1990 Swedish Open International Stroke Play
- 1997 Johnnie Walker Super Tour
Participation in team competitions
- Ryder Cup : 1997 (winner), 1999, 2002 (winner)
- World Cup : 1994, 1995
- Alfred Dunhill Cup: 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997
- Europcar Cup: 1988 (winner)
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| SURNAME | Parnevik, Jesper |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish golf pro |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 7, 1965 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Stockholm |