Golf champion Andy North had no choice but to hit the links. In the seventh grade, the champion professional golfer wasn't particularly interested in the sport and instead opted to play football and basketball. When a knee injury forced him to give up contact sports, he turned to golf as an alternative and the game quickly became a passion and ultimately his life's work.
At the University of Florida, his play landed him All-American honors three times. After racking up amateur victories, the Wisconsin native turned professional in 1972 and immediately embarked on a successful PGA career. He won the 1978 and 1985 U.S. Open Championships, one of only 16 men to win the event more than once. He also played on the 1978 World Cup and 1985 Ryder Cup teams and became one of the sport's top career earners.
While his successes on the golf course are numerous, one of North's biggest accomplishments is not in the sporting arena--it is surviving skin cancer. North has become very passionate and outspoken about the subject of early detection and prevention.
In May 2002, Andy released his first book, The Long and Short of It, which offers golf fans a treasure chest of anecdotes and shares his insight and wisdom into the game of golf.
In addition to serving as a commentator for ABC & ESPN, Andy continues to play golf on the Senior PGA Tour.
Andy North, PGA golf champion and ABC & ESPN golf broadcaster, is available exclusively through IMG Speakers bureau for speaking engagements. Andy North is also available for corporate hospitality events, meet and greets, golf clinics, golf outings, and much more. Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information on booking Andy North.
