Nick Price
Nick Price (born 28 January 1957) is a Zimbabwean professional golfer who achieved prominence in the 1990s as a three-time major champion, former world number one, and winner of 18 PGA Tour events.[1][2][3] Born in Durban, South Africa, to British parents, Price grew up in what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where he developed a passion for golf from a young age, turning professional in 1977.[3][4] Price's breakthrough came in the early 1990s, highlighted by his first major victory at the 1992 PGA Championship, where he held off Nick Faldo to win by three strokes at Bellerive Country Club.[3] In 1994, he dominated with back-to-back majors, claiming The Open Championship at Turnberry by one stroke over Jesper Parnevik and then the PGA Championship at Southern Hills by six strokes over Corey Pavin, becoming the first golfer since Walter Hagen in 1924 to win both in the same year.[5][6] These triumphs propelled him to the world number one ranking for 43 weeks and earned him PGA Player of the Year honors in 1993 and 1994.[2][3] Overall, his PGA Tour success included ten victories in 1993–1994 alone, solidifying his status as one of the era's elite ball-strikers, known for his precision iron play and clutch putting.[2] Later in his career, Price transitioned to the PGA Tour Champions in 2007, securing four senior wins, including the 2011 Toshiba Classic.[4] He represented the International team in five Presidents Cups from 1994 to 2003 and captained it three times (2013, 2015, 2017), contributing to the event's growth.[2] Off the course, Price has designed golf courses worldwide and received the USGA's Bob Jones Award in 2005 for exemplary sportsmanship.[3][2] He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003, recognizing his impact on the sport.[2]Early life
Childhood and family background
Nicholas Raymond Leige Price was born on January 28, 1957, in Durban, South Africa, to British parents of English descent.[7] His father, who had served as an army major in the British forces during World War II, passed away when Nick was 10 years old, leaving his mother to raise the family.[8] As the youngest of three brothers, Price grew up in a household that emphasized outdoor pursuits and physical activity amid a modest environment.[9] When Price was a young child, his family relocated from South Africa to Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where he spent his formative years.[10] The move immersed the family in the rugged landscapes of the region, fostering a lifestyle centered on sports and exploration. His older brother Tim played a pivotal role in shaping his early interests, introducing him to various activities including golf by gifting him a left-handed 5-iron and encouraging backyard practice sessions where they would chip balls into makeshift targets.[7] The family's modest circumstances did not deter an active childhood; Price often engaged in improvised games, such as hitting plastic balls toward tomato cans in the yard, reflecting the resourceful and outdoor-oriented upbringing common in their community.[11] This early exposure through caddying for Tim at local courses laid the groundwork for his lifelong passion for the sport, though the family's focus remained broadly on physical development and family bonding.[9]Introduction to golf and early influences
Nick Price was born in Durban, South Africa, in 1957 and moved to what was then Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) at a young age with his family.[7] His passion for golf ignited at age 8, when he began caddying for his older brother Tim at local courses, an experience that drew him into the sport.[3] Tim played a pivotal role in his introduction, gifting Price his first club—a left-handed 5-iron—and encouraging him to practice alongside him.[7] Largely self-taught, Price honed the basics by endlessly chipping and hitting balls in his mother's backyard garden, imagining himself in major tournaments.[7] Price attended Prince Edward School in Salisbury (now Harare), where he actively participated in school golf and eventually captained the team.[12] These formative years were disrupted, however, by mandatory military service in the Rhodesian Air Force from 1976 to 1978 amid the escalating Rhodesian Bush War.[8] Assigned mainly as a radio operator on supply missions, he had limited exposure to combat but endured the pervasive tensions of the conflict, which temporarily halted his budding golf development.[13]Professional career
Amateur achievements and turning professional
Price demonstrated early promise in amateur golf by winning the Rhodesian Amateur Championship in 1974 at the age of 17.[14] That same year, he captured the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Torrey Pines in San Diego, California, marking his first international success.[11] In 1975, Price gained valuable experience by competing as an amateur on the South African and European tours.[10] The following year, he represented Rhodesia in the Eisenhower Trophy, the premier international amateur team competition, held in Argentina.[10] Price's amateur career was interrupted by mandatory military service in the Rhodesian Air Force during the country's civil war, where he served for two years as a pilot.[10] Upon completing his service, Price turned professional in 1977 at age 20, initially joining the Southern Africa Tour and the European Tour.[10] His transition to the professional ranks proved challenging, as he arrived in Britain for the 1978 season with just $250 in savings and faced financial hardship in his debut year, earning limited prize money amid modest finishes.[15] That year, in his first Open Championship appearance at St Andrews, Price made the cut and completed all four rounds, carding scores of 74-73-74-72 for a total of 293 to finish 39th.[16]Rise on international tours
After turning professional in 1977, Nick Price joined the European Tour and achieved early success, securing his first victory at the 1980 Canon European Masters in Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland.[7] He followed this with three additional European Tour triumphs in the next two years: the 1981 San Reno Masters in Italy, the 1981 South African Masters, and the 1982 Vaal Reef Classic in South Africa.[7] These wins highlighted his emerging talent on the international stage, blending precision iron play with a self-taught swing honed in his youth. Price also built a strong foundation on the Southern Africa Tour (now the Sunshine Tour), where he amassed 10 career victories, many during the late 1970s and early 1980s, including contributions to his leading the tour's Order of Merit in the 1982–83 season.[17] Notable among these was his performance in regional events that showcased his adaptability to varied course conditions in Africa. In 1982, seeking greater opportunities, Price successfully navigated qualifying school to earn his PGA Tour card for the following year.[18] His breakthrough on the PGA Tour came swiftly in 1983, when he captured the World Series of Golf at Firestone Country Club, leading wire-to-wire and defeating Jack Nicklaus by two strokes for his first American victory.[18] Despite this momentum, Price encountered inconsistencies throughout the decade, prompting a major swing overhaul starting in 1982 under coach David Leadbetter to address technical flaws in his largely self-taught technique.[9] By 1989, he had secured a total of five victories on the European Tour, laying the groundwork for future dominance while navigating these developmental hurdles.[19]Peak years and major successes
Nick Price's breakthrough period from 1991 to 1994 marked a remarkable ascent, during which he secured 14 victories on the PGA Tour, including his first major championship at the 1992 PGA Championship held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri.[18] This win, by three strokes ahead of the tied runners-up John Cook, Nick Faldo, Jim Gallagher Jr., and Gene Sauers, propelled Price into the upper echelons of professional golf, showcasing his precision iron play and putting prowess that would define his peak.[20] Over these years, his consistent performance across tournaments solidified his reputation as one of the game's elite ball-strikers, contributing to a total of 18 PGA Tour triumphs throughout his career.[7] The 1994 season represented the zenith of Price's dominance, as he captured six PGA Tour titles, including victories in two majors: The Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland, where he finished one stroke ahead of Jesper Parnevik,[5] and the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, winning by six strokes over Corey Pavin.[7][21] These achievements, making him one of only three players in the 1990s to win two majors in a single year alongside Nick Faldo (1990) and Mark O'Meara (1998), elevated him to the World No. 1 ranking on August 14, 1994, a position he held for 43 consecutive weeks.[7] In 1993, Price had already earned the Vardon Trophy for the lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour (69.11) and was named PGA Tour Player of the Year after four victories, including The Players Championship.[22] Following this peak, Price's performance waned in the late 1990s amid injuries, notably a persistent wrist issue that hampered his play by 1999, alongside dips in form as younger competitors emerged.[23] He reclaimed the Vardon Trophy in 1997 with a scoring average of 68.98, but the physical toll and shifting competitive landscape curtailed his major contention, though he added to his legacy with enduring consistency into the early 2000s.[24]Champions Tour and later playing career
Transition to senior golf
Nick Price, born on January 28, 1957, turned 50 in early 2007 and joined the Champions Tour (now PGA Tour Champions) that same year, marking his entry into senior professional golf after a distinguished career on the PGA Tour.[4][7] His debut season included competitive showings, though he initially struggled to secure a victory despite consistent performances, such as leading after three rounds at the 2008 Senior Players Championship.[25] Price's breakthrough on the senior circuit arrived in April 2009 at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, where he overcame a challenging final round featuring three double bogeys to finish at 9-under par, securing a two-shot victory over Larry Nelson and earning $255,000 from the $1.7 million purse.[26][17] This win, his first in 39 Champions Tour starts, highlighted his resilience and precision-based game, which had been a hallmark during his 1990s peak when he captured three majors.[27] Building on that success, Price adapted effectively to senior competition by emphasizing accuracy in his shot-making, compensating for reduced driving distance with strategic play that kept him in contention. By 2011, he had amassed four Champions Tour titles, including victories at the 2010 Principal Charity Classic, the 2010 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (team event with Mark O'Meara), and the 2011 Toshiba Classic, where he shot a record-tying 11-under 60 in the first round.[4][28] This early success demonstrated his sustained competitive edge, allowing him to remain a top performer into the 2010s.[29]Key victories and ongoing participation
Following his transition to the Champions Tour in 2007, Nick Price secured four victories on the senior circuit, demonstrating sustained competitiveness into his later playing years. His first win came at the 2009 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, where he finished two strokes ahead of Larry Nelson after a final-round even-par 71. The following year, Price claimed two titles: the Principal Charity Classic, winning by 4 strokes over Tommy Armour III, and the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf alongside partner Mark O'Meara, beating the duo of John Cook and Joey Sindelar in another playoff. He capped his Champions Tour successes with a wire-to-wire victory at the 2011 Toshiba Classic, highlighted by a record-tying first-round 60, ultimately winning by one stroke over Brandt Jobe.[4][30] In the 2020s, Price has adopted a selective schedule on the Champions Tour, focusing on a limited number of events annually while prioritizing his golf course design commitments. His career earnings on the tour exceed $5.8 million, reflecting consistent performance across 127 starts with 47 top-10 finishes.[31] As of 2025, Price remains active in the golf community beyond regular competition. In a May 2025 interview, he criticized slow play as "selfish" and urged stricter penalties at both professional and club levels to preserve the game's pace. Additionally, he sponsored the 20th annual "Pricey" Stroke Play Championship in August 2025 at Indian River Club in Vero Beach, Florida, supporting amateur golfers through the Palm Beach County Golf Association event. Price has indicated intentions to further reduce his playing schedule after 2025, shifting emphasis toward mentorship and design projects.[32][33]Golf course design and architecture
Establishment of design firm
Nick Price formalized his involvement in golf course architecture by establishing Nick Price Golf Course Design in Florida in 2001. Based in the state's east coast area near Hobe Sound, the firm leveraged Price's extensive playing experience and prior consulting roles to build a portfolio of strategic layouts.[4][34][35] The early years of the firm centered on collaborations with established architects, including Tom Fazio and Steve Smyers, to develop courses that blended seamlessly with natural terrain while emphasizing playability.[36] These partnerships allowed Price to refine his approach, focusing on designs that prioritize thoughtful routing and environmental integration over artificial features.[37] Influenced by his own career as a precision player, Price's philosophy for the firm stresses courses that reward skillful shot-making and strategic decision-making rather than relying on distance or power, ensuring accessibility for golfers of varying abilities while maintaining challenge for elites.[37] He advocates for "substance over style," creating layouts that enhance the game's strategic depth and respect the land's inherent characteristics.[34] The firm's inaugural independent projects emerged in Africa, Price's home continent, with redesigns of existing courses in Zimbabwe and new developments in South Africa between 2008 and 2010, marking the beginning of his solo contributions to the field.[38][39] These efforts highlighted his commitment to sustainable, regionally attuned designs that drew on local landscapes.[37]Notable courses and contributions
Nick Price has contributed to the design of over 27 golf courses worldwide since establishing his design firm in 2001.[34] His portfolio spans multiple continents, emphasizing strategic layouts that integrate natural terrain while promoting environmental stewardship.[37] Among his notable designs, the South Course at Cancun Country Club in Mexico, opened in 2012, features a 7,367-yard layout that winds through coastal dunes and wetlands, showcasing Price's focus on shot variety and natural hazards.[37] In South Africa, Vaal de Grace Golf Estate, completed in 2008, preserves the indigenous bushveld landscape with minimal earthmoving, allowing the course to harmonize with the surrounding savanna ecology.[37] Punta Blanca Golf Club in the Dominican Republic, opened in 2007, offers a 7,159-yard par-72 routing that leverages ocean views and native scrub for a challenging yet accessible experience.[37] In the United States, Price's projects highlight his expertise in adapting to diverse environments. McArthur Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, a 2002 collaboration with Tom Fazio, incorporates extensive native vegetation and avoids excessive water features to reduce environmental impact.[37] Quail Valley Golf Club in Vero Beach, Florida, opened in 2001, spans 18 holes across preserved wetlands and wooded areas, earning praise for its strategic bunkering and green complexes.[37] More recently, Soleta Golf Club in Myakka City, Florida, opened in December 2024 as an 18-hole, 7,400-yard championship course on 540 acres of indigenous upland terrain, where Price routed fairways to follow the land's natural contours with minimal disruption.[40][41] Price's broader contributions to golf architecture center on sustainability, advocating for designs that minimize ecological footprints through native plant integration and reduced resource use.[42] For instance, at the Grande Dunes Members Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, opened in 2005, he preserved surrounding wetlands and forests, an approach that contributed to its ranking as the 15th best new course by Golfweek in 2005 and inclusion in their Top 100 Best Residential Courses.[37] In 2025, Soleta received media attention for its terrain-sensitive routing, which exemplifies Price's philosophy of enhancing rather than altering the site's inherent features.[43]Personal life
Family and residences
Nick Price has been married to his wife, Sue, since the mid-1980s.[44] The couple has three children: son Gregory (born August 9, 1991) and daughters Robyn Frances (born August 5, 1993) and Kimberly Rae (born September 9, 1996).[7] Sue has provided steadfast support throughout Price's career and charitable endeavors.[7] The family has resided primarily in Hobe Sound, Florida, since 1994, when they relocated from Orlando following Price's victory at the PGA Championship.[45] Price maintains strong ties to his native Zimbabwe, where his nephew Ray Price enjoyed a distinguished career as a left-arm spinner for the national cricket team.[46]Philanthropy and interests
In the late 1990s, Price established the Nick Price Junior Golf Foundation to promote junior golf development among underprivileged youth in Zimbabwe, addressing limited access to the sport in a country facing significant socioeconomic challenges.[7] Price has continued his commitment to youth golf through sponsorships of competitive events, including the 13th Annual "Pricey" Par 3 tournament held on March 28, 2025, at Jupiter Dunes Golf Club in Florida, which provides opportunities for young players to compete and develop skills.[47] Beyond philanthropy, Price maintains diverse personal interests, including water skiing, fishing, and studying golf course architecture.[3][19]Awards and honors
Major accolades
Nick Price earned the Vardon Trophy, awarded by the PGA of America for the lowest scoring average on the PGA Tour, in 1993 and 1997. In 1993, he achieved a scoring average of 69.11, and in 1997, he posted 68.98, demonstrating his precision and consistency during peak seasons.[24][48] He also received the Byron Nelson Award from the PGA Tour in 1997 for the lowest adjusted scoring average, reflecting his exceptional performance relative to course difficulty that year with an average of 68.98.[49] This accolade highlighted Price's ability to excel across varied tournament conditions. Price was named PGA Player of the Year in both 1993 and 1994, honors voted by PGA Tour players recognizing his dominance, including multiple victories and leading the money list those seasons.[50] In 1993, he won four events, including The Players Championship, while 1994 saw six wins, such as the PGA Championship.[2] In 2002, Price received the Payne Stewart Award, presented by the PGA Tour and the PGA of America to honor players exemplifying Stewart's character, charity, and respect for golf's traditions.[51] The award recognized Price's contributions beyond competition, including his philanthropy in Africa. His three major championships in the 1990s and 48 professional victories worldwide met the World Golf Hall of Fame's criteria, which include multiple major wins or a significant number of tour victories.[52]Hall of Fame induction and special recognitions
In 2003, Nick Price was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, marking him as the first Zimbabwean to achieve this distinction and recognizing his three major championships, 18 PGA Tour victories, and status as a former world number one golfer.[53][54] Two years later, in 2005, Price received the Bob Jones Award, the United States Golf Association's (USGA) highest honor, for exemplifying distinguished sportsmanship in golf through his integrity, respect for the game, and contributions as a player and ambassador.[55] In 2011, he was presented with the Old Tom Morris Award by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), its most prestigious accolade outside the industry, honoring his lifelong dedication to golf, including efforts to promote the sport's growth and support for turfgrass professionals.[56] Price's honors extended to his home country with his induction into the Zimbabwe Sports Hall of Fame in 2015, alongside other national sporting icons, celebrating his role as a trailblazing athlete from the nation.[57] More recently, in 2025, his architectural work gained acclaim when Soleta Golf Club in Myakka City, Florida—one of his latest designs—was named runner-up in Golf Inc. magazine's Development of the Year contest for its innovative layout and environmental integration across hundreds of acres of preserved wetlands.[58]Professional wins
PGA Tour wins (18)
Nick Price achieved 18 victories on the PGA Tour, spanning from 1983 to 2002, with a remarkable surge of 15 wins between 1991 and 1997 that solidified his status as one of the tour's elite players during that era.[59] His triumphs included three major championships and highlighted his precision iron play and clutch putting under pressure.[59] After 1998, Price added two more victories, including his final win in 2002, before stepping away from full-time competition, marking the end of his PGA Tour winning streak.[59] The following table lists his PGA Tour wins chronologically, including key details such as tournament, date, venue, winning score, and margin of victory.| Year | Tournament | Date | Venue | Winning Score | Margin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | World Series of Golf | August 25–28 | Firestone Country Club, Akron, Ohio | 270 (−10) | 4 strokes | Wire-to-wire victory over Jack Nicklaus. |
| 1991 | GTE Byron Nelson Classic | May 2–5 | Las Colinas Country Club, Irving, Texas | 270 (−10) | 1 stroke | Defeated Craig Stadler. |
| 1991 | Canadian Open | September 5–8 | Glen Abbey Golf Club, Oakville, Ontario | 273 (−15) | 1 stroke | Edged David Edwards. |
| 1992 | PGA Championship | August 13–16 | Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri | 278 (−6) | 3 strokes | First major win, beating John Cook, Nick Faldo, Jim Gallagher Jr., and Gene Sauers. |
| 1992 | H.E.B. Texas Open | October 22–25 | The Windmill Golf Course, San Antonio, Texas | 263 (−21) | Playoff | Won sudden-death playoff over Steve Elkington. |
| 1993 | The Players Championship | March 25–28 | TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | 270 (−18) | 5 strokes | Tournament record at the time, over Bernhard Langer. |
| 1993 | Canon Greater Hartford Open | June 24–27 | Wethersfield Country Club, Wethersfield, Connecticut | 271 (−9) | 1 stroke | Beat Roger Maltbie and Dan Forsman. |
| 1993 | Western Open | July 1–4 | Butler National Golf Club, Oak Brook, Illinois | 269 (−19) | 5 strokes | Overcame Greg Norman. |
| 1993 | Federal Express St. Jude Classic | July 29–August 1 | TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee | 266 (−18) | 3 strokes | Defeated Jeff Maggert and Rick Fehr. |
| 1994 | Honda Classic | March 10–13 | Deerfield Country Club (now PGA National), Deerfield Beach, Florida | 276 (−12) | 1 stroke | Narrow win over Craig Parry. |
| 1994 | Colonial National Invitation | May 26–29 | Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas | 266 (−14) | Playoff | Defeated Scott Simpson in playoff. |
| 1994 | Motorola Western Open | June 30–July 3 | Butler National Golf Club, Oak Brook, Illinois | 277 (−11) | 1 stroke | Beat Greg Kraft. |
| 1994 | The Open Championship | July 14–17 | Turnberry Golf Club, Turnberry, Scotland | 268 (−12) | 1 stroke | Second major of the year, over Jesper Parnevik. |
| 1994 | PGA Championship | August 11–14 | Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma | 269 (−11) | 6 strokes | Dominant wire-to-wire win over Corey Pavin. |
| 1994 | Canadian Open | September 8–11 | Zephyr Creek Crossing (now Glen Abbey), Oakville, Ontario | 275 (−13) | 1 stroke | Edged Mark Calcavecchia. |
| 1997 | MCI Classic | April 17–20 | Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina | 269 (−15) | 6 strokes | Won over Brad Faxon. |
| 1998 | FedEx St. Jude Classic | September 3–6 | TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee | 268 (−16) | Playoff | Won sudden-death playoff over Jeff Sluman. |
| 2002 | Mastercard Colonial | May 2–5 | Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas | 267 (−13) | 5 strokes | Final PGA Tour win, over David Toms and Kenny Perry. |
European Tour wins (7)
Nick Price secured seven victories on the European Tour (now known as the DP World Tour) between 1980 and 1997, a period that highlighted his transition from an emerging international talent to a dominant force in global golf. These wins, which include three major championships co-sanctioned by the tour, underscored his dual membership allowing seamless competition across tours while establishing his reputation for precision and resilience under pressure.[60] His first European Tour triumph came early in his professional career, setting the stage for a career marked by consistent excellence. The victories spanned diverse locations, from European heartlands to African and Asian venues, reflecting the tour's international scope during that era.| Year | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Swiss Open | Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club, Crans-Montana, Switzerland | Price won by six strokes with a total score of 267 (-21), earning £8,350 and marking his breakthrough outside South Africa.[60][61] |
| 1985 | Trophée Lancôme | Golf de Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, near Paris, France | He defeated Mark James in a playoff after both finished at 275 (-13), claiming £24,475 in a key step toward major contention.[60][62] |
| 1992 | PGA Championship | Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, Missouri, USA | Price edged John Cook by two strokes at 278 (-6), securing his first major and a $300,000 purse in a co-sanctioned event.[60] |
| 1994 | The Open Championship | Trump Turnberry (Ailsa Course), Turnberry, Scotland | He finished one stroke ahead of Jesper Parnevik at 268 (-12), winning the Claret Jug with a memorable final-round 66 and £110,000.[60] |
| 1994 | PGA Championship | Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA | Dominant wire-to-wire victory by six strokes at 269 (-11) over Corey Pavin, completing the Open-PGA double.[60] |
| 1997 | Dimension Data Pro-Am | Gary Player Country Club, Sun City Resort, South Africa | He claimed victory by eight strokes at 268 (-20) over David Frost, earning R458,109 in his return to form late in the season.[60][61] |
| 1997 | Alfred Dunhill Championship | Houghton Golf Club, Johannesburg, South Africa | Price beat David Frost in a playoff after both posted 269 (-19), securing R342,827 and completing back-to-back African triumphs.[60][61] |
Other tour wins (22)
Nick Price recorded 22 professional victories on tours outside the PGA Tour and European Tour, spanning the Japan Golf Tour, Sunshine Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, and PGA Tour Champions. These successes highlight his versatility and dominance in international and senior competition, contributing to his overall tally of 47 professional wins.[9] On the Japan Golf Tour, Price claimed his lone victory at the 1999 Suntory Open.[7] Price amassed 12 wins on the Sunshine Tour (now known as the DP World Tour's Southern Africa swing in part), primarily in the late 1970s and 1990s, establishing him as a regional powerhouse and earning him the Order of Merit in the 1982/83 season. Key triumphs include the 1979 Asseng Invitational, the 1981 South African Masters, the 1982 South African PGA Championship, and the 1995 South African Open; later successes featured the Dimension Data Pro-Am (1997, 1998), Alfred Dunhill South African PGA Championship (1997), Zimbabwe Open (1997, 1998), and Million Dollar Challenge (1997, 1998).[7][61] Price secured two victories on the PGA Tour of Australasia, the 1989 West End South Australian Open and the 1992 Air New Zealand Shell Open.[7][63] Turning to the senior circuit after age 50, Price won four times on the PGA Tour Champions between 2009 and 2011, beginning with the 2009 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, followed by the 2010 Principal Charity Classic and Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (team event with Tom Watson), and concluding with the 2011 Toshiba Classic. These triumphs came shortly after joining the tour and showcased his enduring skill.[4]| Tour | Total Wins | Notable Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Golf Tour | 1 | 1999 Suntory Open |
| Sunshine Tour | 12 | 1981 South African Masters, 1997 Alfred Dunhill South African PGA Championship, 1998 Million Dollar Challenge |
| PGA Tour of Australasia | 2 | 1989 West End South Australian Open, 1992 Air New Zealand Shell Open |
| PGA Tour Champions | 4 | 2009 Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am, 2011 Toshiba Classic |
Major championships
Wins (3)
Nick Price secured his first major championship victory at the 1992 PGA Championship, held at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Leading wire-to-wire for the first time in a major, Price posted rounds of 69-68-71-70 to finish at 6-under-par 278, holding off a strong field that included Nick Faldo, John Cook, Gene Sauers, and Jim Gallagher Jr., all tied for second place three strokes back.[64][20] Price's second PGA Championship triumph came in 1994 at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he again led wire-to-wire and dominated the tournament. He carded scores of 69-66-69-67 for a total of 11-under-par 269, winning by six strokes over runner-up Corey Pavin in what was then the lowest score in PGA Championship history. This victory marked Price's second major in as many years and solidified his status during a peak period from 1992 to 1994.[65][21][66][67] Later that summer, Price claimed his third and final major at the 1994 Open Championship at Turnberry in Scotland, overcoming a three-shot deficit entering the final round. He fired a brilliant 66, featuring a birdie on the 16th, an eagle on the 17th from a 50-foot putt, and a birdie on the 18th to finish at 11-under-par 268, edging Jesper Parnevik by one stroke after Parnevik bogeyed the last hole. These three major wins between 1992 and 1994 represented the height of Price's career, though he fell short of completing the career Grand Slam without a Masters title.[68][69][70][71]Results timeline
The results timeline below summarizes Nick Price's performances in the four major championships from his professional debut in 1978 through 2025. Finishes are denoted as follows: numbers indicate the final position (with "T" for ties), "CUT" for missed cut, and "-" for no appearance (did not play or did not qualify). Price's best finish in the Masters Tournament was 5th place in 1986.[72] He achieved 21 top-10 finishes across all majors during his career.[9] Price's last major appearance was in 2009, after which he focused primarily on the PGA Tour Champions circuit; he missed the cut in all major starts after 2010.[4]| Year | Masters Tournament | U.S. Open | The Open Championship | PGA Championship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | - | - | T39 | - |
| 1979 | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | - | - | T28 | - |
| 1981 | - | - | T23 | - |
| 1982 | - | - | T2 | - |
| 1983 | - | T48 | - | T67 |
| 1984 | - | - | T44 | T54 |
| 1985 | - | - | - | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 | - | - | - |
| 1987 | T22 | T17 | T8 | T10 |
| 1988 | T14 | T40 | 2 | T17 |
| 1989 | - | - | - | T46 |
| 1990 | - | - | T25 | T63 |
| 1991 | T49 | T19 | T44 | - |
| 1992 | T6 | T4 | T51 | 1 |
| 1993 | CUT | T11 | T6 | T31 |
| 1994 | T35 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | - | T13 | T40 | T39 |
| 1996 | T18 | - | T44 | T8 |
| 1997 | T24 | T19 | - | T13 |
| 1998 | - | 4 | T28 | T4 |
| 1999 | T6 | T23 | T37 | 5 |
| 2000 | T11 | T27 | - | - |
| 2001 | - | - | T21 | T29 |
| 2002 | T20 | T8 | T14 | - |
| 2003 | T23 | T5 | T28 | - |
| 2004 | T6 | T24 | T30 | - |
| 2005 | - | T9 | - | - |
| 2006 | CUT | - | - | CUT |
| 2007 | - | CUT | - | - |
| 2008 | CUT | - | CUT | - |
| 2009 | - | - | CUT | CUT |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | - | - | - | - |