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Mark Calcavecchia

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Key facts

Full name Mark John Calcavecchia[1]
Born June 12, 1960, in Laurel, Nebraska, U.S.[1]
Turned professional 1981[3]
PGA Tour wins 13[1]
Major championship 1989 Open Championship[1]

Mark Calcavecchia is an American professional golfer who won the 1989 Open Championship and 13 PGA Tour events. He turned professional in 1981 and was born in Laurel, Nebraska.

Context

Mark Calcavecchia is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 1989 Open Championship and for his 13 PGA Tour victories [1]. He turned professional in 1981 and was born in Laurel, Nebraska [3]. Calcavecchia played college golf at the University of Florida before joining the tour [3]. His career totals vary by source because some count only PGA Tour wins while others include worldwide or Champions Tour victories [2].

Documented claims

  • Mark Calcavecchia is a former PGA Tour member who won 13 events on that tour. [1]
  • He played collegiate golf at the University of Florida. [3]

Questions and answers

Did Mark Calcavecchia ever win a major?

Yes, he won the 1989 Open Championship [1].

How many PGA Tour events did Mark Calcavecchia win?

He won 13 PGA Tour events [1].

Where was Mark Calcavecchia born?

He was born in Laurel, Nebraska, U.S. [1].

Sources

  1. Mark Calcavecchia | Player Profile - The Open Championship — theopen.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Calcavecchia, Mark — education.pbchistory.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Faces: Mark Calcavecchia — bocamag.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports