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Ian Baker-Finch
Australian professional golfer
Ian Michael Baker-Finch (born 24 October 1960) is an Australian golfer and sports commentator best known for winning The Open Championship in 1991.[3]
Early life
Baker-Finch was born in Nambour, Queensland, Australia.
He grew up in the same Queensland neighborhood as fellow golfers Greg Norman and Wayne Grady.[4]
Professional career
Australian and European Tours
Baker-Finch turned professional in 1979.[5] He credits Jack Nicklaus as his greatest influence, saying that he based his game on Nicklaus' book, Golf My Way.
Baker-Finch began his professional career on the PGA Tour of Australasia, winning his first professional tournament, the New Zealand Open, in 1983.[5] That victory earned him an entry to The Open Championship in 1984.
He would make headlines by taking the 36-hole lead, holding onto the lead after three rounds but then shooting a disastrous last round 79 to finish