Fred Couples
Fred Couples is a professional golfer from the United States, best known for his smooth swing and charismatic personality. Born on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, Couples has had a successful career on the PGA Tour, highlighted by his victory at the Masters Tournament in 1992. He has been a prominent figure in golf for decades, earning a reputation not only for his playing skills but also for his sportsmanship and camaraderie with fellow players. In recent news, Couples sparked controversy by suggesting that fellow golfer Brooks Koepka is eager to return to the PGA Tour after joining the LIV Golf circuit, which led to a heated exchange with Phil Mickelson.
Born on Nov 03, 1959 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 5,055 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Canada | 2 | 6.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 40,090 | $1,700,000 | 1,793$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 43,925 | $2,700,000 | 1,747$ |
| Spain | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 22,642 | $1,400,000 | 678$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 89,219 | $21,000,000 | 5,660$ |
| Australia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 15,306 | $1,380,000 | 828$ |
| Totals | 9 | 514,178,562 | 216,237 | $28,185,100 | 10,711$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Fred Couples made bogey when he needed birdie on the par-4 finishing hole.
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United States:
Fred Couples set the record in 2023 for the oldest player to make the Masters cut.
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United Kingdom:
Fred Couples is described as one of the most popular men in the sport, whom Phil Mickelson criticized.
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United Kingdom:
Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 71.
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Canada:
Fred Couples, the 1992 champion, birdied the opening hole and spent most of the day in the red.
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Ireland:
Fred Couples famously saw his tee shot somehow remain on the bank rather than roll back into the water en route to victory in 1992.
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Australia:
Fred Couples survived disaster at no.12 in 1992.
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Ireland:
Fred Couples was one of the leaders in the 2012 Masters when McIlroy was close behind.
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Spain:
Fred Couples was tied with Miguel Ángel Jiménez on the final day of the Hoag Classic.
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United States:
In 1999, Fred Couples shrugged off the despair of finding the water with his tee shot by slam-dunking his subsequent effort into the cup.
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