Constantino Rocca

Born: Dec. 4, 1956

Birthplace: Bergamo, Italy

Age: 51

Residence: Bergamo, Italy

Turned pro: 1981

Player notes:Registered four victories during his days on the European Tour, the last coming at the 1997 Canon European Masters…Had near-miss at 1995 British Open at St. Andrews, losing a playoff to John Daly…He fluffed a chip at the 72nd hole and then made a 60-foot par putt to force a tie…Worked in a polystyrene box factory for eight years while honing his game to compete professionally…Turned pro at 24 and finished sixth at 1982 European Tour Qualifying School…In 1993 became first Italian since Massimo Mannelli to win on the European Tour…Biggest win came at 1996 European PGA Championship at Wentworth…Had a 4-and-2 Sunday singles victory over Tiger Woods at Valderrama to help Europe win the 1997 Ryder Cup Matches…Remains the only Italian to date to play in the Ryder Cup…Joined the European Seniors Tour in 2007…This will be his first U.S. Senior Open.