GARY HARDIN

Birthdate: May 29, 1952

Birthplace: Lodi, Calif.

Age: 53 Ht: 6' Wt: 180

Home: Bethlehem, Pa.

College: Temple University

Turned Professional: 1975

Player Notes: The PGA Head Professional at Northampton Country Club in Easton, Pa. ... Tied for 26th in the 2004 Callaway Golf PGA Senior Club Professional Championship . . . Competed on the PGA Tour in 1982 and '81. . .Was elected to PGA Membership in 1982. . . Named the 1987 Tri-State PGA Section Golf Professional and Player of the Year, was the 1992 Section Teacher of the Year. . .Captained Temple University's men's golf team for three years (1972-74). . .Competed in the 1986 PGA Championship, missing the cut. . Best PGA Tour performance was a tie for 49th in the 1981 Magnolia Classic. . . Owns five course records. . .Hobbies include all sports. . .Has recorded nine career holes-in-one, including two in competition. Will be playing in his first USGA championship.