Des Smyth

Born: Feb. 12, 1953

Birthplace: Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland

Age: 55

Residence: Drogheda, Ireland

Turned pro: 1974

Player notes:Owns two Champions Tour victories, both coming in 2005 at SBC Classic and Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf…Earned 19 worldwide victories, the last two coming in 2001 while on the European Tour (Irish National PGA Championship and Madeira Island Open)…Played 29 years on the European Tour and posted eight victories on the circuit…Best known as the European Tour’s oldest winner (Madeira Island Open at 48 years, 1 month, 4 days)…Was 20 days older than the previous oldest winner, Neil Coles…Played for Europe in Ryder Cup in 1979 and ’81, and represented Ireland on World Cup teams five times…Designed Ballykisteen Golf and Country Club in Limerick Junction, Ireland…Runner-up at 2005 Senior British Open.