Paul Azinger is an accomplished American professional golfer who has won 12 times on the PGA Tour, a title at the 1993 PGA Major Championship and spent almost 300 weeks inside the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking. Alongside his individual achievements, he was also the captain of the US national team in 2008, leading the team to its first victory since 1999. With a wealth of experience in professional sports, Paul is sought after for golf days and speaking engagements.
Playing golf since the age of 5, Paul turned professional in 1981 and made his first breakout in 1987 when he won three times on the PGA Tour and placed second at the Open Championship. Winning 11 tournaments on the PGA Tour in the space of six years, he moved into the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking, where he stayed for almost 300 weeks. Paul also won a major title at the 1993 PGA Championship at Inverness. Following a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, he began his broadcasting career as an on-course reporter for NBC. Returning to the PGA Tour, he won his first tournament in seven seasons at the Sony Open in Hawaii. Leading his team to victory, Paul was the US captain for the 2008 Ryder Cup before making his Champions Tour debut in 2010. Turning his focus to broadcasting, he worked as lead analyst for ESPN and ABC Sports’ golf coverage. After a short stint at Fox Sports, Paul returned to NBC Sports as their lead golf analyst.
Recognised for his success in sport, Paul received the PGA Player of the Year award in 1987 and PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year in 2000. He was also the recipient of the GWAA Ben Hogan Award, recognising his commitment to staying active in golf despite illness. Paul published the book ‘Zinger’ in 1995 about his battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and co-authored ‘Cracking the Code’ in 2010, sharing his strategies from captaining the US national team in 2008. His legacy in golf was celebrated with the Payne Stewart Award in 2025.
Sharing his incredible journey in golf, Paul has valuable insights into peak performance, resilience and leadership. His experience in sports broadcasting also makes him a well-versed speaker. If you are looking for an inspirational sportsperson, hire Paul for your next event today.
- 2025 - Received Payne Stewart Award
- 2018 - Lead Golf Analyst for NBC Sports & Golf Channel
- 2016 - Joined Fox Sports as Head Golf Analyst
- 2010 - Made his Champions Tour debut
- 2010 - Co-wrote book 'Cracking the Code: The Winning Ryder Cup Strategy: Make It Work for You'
- 2008 - Captain of US Ryder Cup Team
- 2005 - Lead Analyst for ESPN & ABC Sports' Golf Coverage
- 2000 - Awarded PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year
- 1995 - Recipient of GWAA Ben Hogan Award
- 1995 - On-Course Reporter for NBC
- 1995 - Published book 'Zinger'
- 1993 - Won Major title at PGA Championship in Inverness
- 1990 - Won for first time on European Tour at BMW International Open
- 1989 - Made first appearance representing US at Ryder Cup
- 1988 - Moved into top 10 of Official World Golf Ranking, where he stayed for almost 300 weeks
- 1987 - Won PGA Player of the Year award
- 1987 - Won 3 times on PGA Tour & Placed 2nd in Open Championship
- 1981 - Turned professional
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