Thomas Bjorn, Bio.

Born: 18th February 1971
Home: Silkeborg, Denmark

Thomas Bjorn has gone on to put Danish golf on the map. The man from Silkeborg has had a career laden with trophies and success. From starring at the Ryder Cup to winning the BMW International Open, Bjorn has seen and done it all.

Back in 1997, he became the first ever Danish pro to play at the Ryder Cup, after a string of impressive results on the European Tour. He played a big role in Europe's win that year too, capping a memorable season. Bjorn then went on one of golf's most impressive streaks yet. Every year from 1998 until 2002, he won at least one major tournament.

Bjorn is no stranger to recovering from adversity either. In fact, it makes him one of the most difficult opponents on the fairway. Take his win at the 2010 Estoril Open de Portugal. Without a title since 2006, it was an uphill task for Bjorn to get back to winning ways. Undaunted, the resilient Dane survived the pressure from Richard Green to take the victory. Bjorn is also a keen football fan, and is an ardent supporter of Liverpool FC.

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Career Highs

2011 1st, Omega European Masters, Crans Montana, Switzerland
2011 1st, Johnnie Walker Championship, Gleneagles, Scotland
2010 1st, Estoril Open de Portugal, Estoril, Portugal
2006 1st, Nissan Irish Open, Maynooth, Republic of Ireland
2005 1st, Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters, Suffolk, UK
2002 1st, BMW International Open, Munich, Germany
2002 1st (with Europe) Ryder Cup, Warwickshire, UK
2001 1st, Dubai Desert Classic, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2000 1st, BMW International Open, Munich, Germany
1999 1st, Sarazen World Open, Barcelona, Spain
1998 1st, Peugeot Open de Espana, Barcelona, Spain
1997 1st (with Europe) Ryder Cup, Sotogrande, Spain
1996 1st, Loch Lomond World Invitational, Loch Lomond, UK