Carl Pettersson
Carl Pettersson (born 29 August 1977) is a Swedish professional golfer who is a member of the PGA Tour. He has won five times on the PGA Tour, making him one of Sweden's most successful players alongside Jesper Parnevik and Henrik Stenson. Pettersson carries dual citizenship after having become an American citizen in January 2012.
| Carl Pettersson | |
|---|---|
Pettersson at the 2007 Open Championship | |
| Personal information | |
| Nickname | The Swedish Pancake |
| Born | 29 August 1977 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg; 13.9 st) |
| Sporting nationality | Sweden |
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Spouse |
DeAnna Pettersson (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
| Career | |
| College | North Carolina State University |
| Turned professional | 2000 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Highest ranking | 23 (23 July 2006) |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 5 |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T27: 2006 |
| PGA Championship | T3: 2012 |
| U.S. Open | T6: 2008 |
| The Open Championship | T8: 2006 |
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