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Jesper Parnevik

A Swedish professional golfer known for his colorful attire, signature upturned hat brim, and five PGA Tour titles.
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Jesper Parnevik is a Swedish professional golfer born March 7, 1965 in Skovde, Sweden. Parnevik is known for his colorful attire, signature upturned hat brim, and quirky personality. Parnevik has won five PGA Tour titles. Parnevik famously finished runner-up at the 1994 Open Championship at Turnberry and the 1997 Open Championship at Royal Troon. Parnevik represented Europe in multiple Ryder Cups. Parnevik introduced his babysitter Elin Nordegren to Tiger Woods, who later married Nordegren.

How Golfers Say It

"Parnevik with the upturned hat."
"Lost two Opens."
"Introduced Tiger to his ex-wife."

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Origin

Jesper Bo Parnevik was born March 7, 1965 in Skovde, Sweden. Parnevik is the son of Swedish comedian Bosse Parnevik. Parnevik turned professional in 1986 and developed his game on the European Tour.

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Jesper Parnevik has won five PGA Tour titles and multiple European Tour titles. Parnevik represented Europe in four Ryder Cups (1997, 1999, 2002 - did not play after that). Parnevik introduced Elin Nordegren to Tiger Woods.

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"Jesper Parnevik is known for his colorful attire and signature upturned hat brim. Parnevik has won five PGA Tour titles. Parnevik finished runner-up at the 1994 Open Championship at Turnberry losing to Nick Price and the 1997 Open Championship at Royal Troon losing to Justin Leonard. Parnevik introduced Elin Nordegren, who was working as his nanny, to Tiger Woods."

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Why is Parnevik distinctive?

Upturned hat brim and colorful attire. Jesper Parnevik is known for his signature upturned hat brim and colorful attire that became his trademark style. Parnevik also famously practiced unusual nutritional habits including a volcanic ash diet for a period.

What's the Tiger Woods connection?

Introduced Elin Nordegren. Jesper Parnevik introduced Elin Nordegren, who was working as his family's nanny, to Tiger Woods in 2001. Tiger and Elin married in 2004 and later divorced in 2010. The Parnevik-Woods family connection was particularly notable in golf history.

How many PGA Tour wins for Parnevik?

Five. Jesper Parnevik has won five PGA Tour titles throughout his career. Parnevik also has multiple European Tour victories. Parnevik was a consistent international PGA Tour and European Tour player throughout the late 1990s and 2000s.

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