History of Fred Couples in Timeline
Fred Couples is a highly accomplished American professional golfer, renowned for his success on both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. A former World No. 1, his career highlights include winning the 1992 Masters Tournament, and the Players Championship in both 1984 and 1996. Notably, in 2023, he set a record as the oldest player to make the cut at the Masters, demonstrating his enduring skill and competitiveness.
October 3, 1959: Birth of Fred Couples
On October 3, 1959, Frederick Steven Couples was born. He is an American professional golfer.
1977: Golf Scholarship to University of Houston
In 1977, Fred Couples accepted a golf scholarship to the University of Houston, where he became a member of the Houston Cougars men's golf team.
1977: Graduation from O'Dea High School
In 1977, Fred Couples graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle, marking the completion of his secondary education.
1978: Washington Open Victory
In 1978, as a 19-year-old amateur, Fred Couples won the Washington Open at the Glendale Country Club in Bellevue, defeating PGA Tour veteran Don Bies in a playoff.
1979: Met first wife
In 1979, Fred Couples met his first wife, Deborah, as students at the University of Houston.
1983: First PGA Tour Victory at Kemper Open
In 1983, Fred Couples achieved his first PGA Tour victory at the Kemper Open at Congressional Country Club, after a playoff with several other golfers.
1984: The Players Championship Victory
In 1984, Fred Couples won The Players Championship, adding a significant title to his early career.
April 1986: Debut of Official World Golf Rankings
In April 1986, the Official World Golf Rankings points system debuted, marking the beginning of a new era in ranking professional golfers worldwide.
1988: Runner-up in Johnnie Walker Australian Classic
In 1988, Fred Couples finished as runner-up in the Johnnie Walker Australian Classic on the Australasian Tour.
1989: Runner-up in BMW International Open
In 1989, Fred Couples finished as runner-up in the BMW International Open, a European Tour event.
1989: Mistakes in Ryder Cup
In 1989, Fred Couples was accused of "choking" after mistakes in the Ryder Cup, raising concerns about his performance under pressure.
1989: Selection to Ryder Cup Team
In 1989, Fred Couples was selected for the United States Ryder Cup team, marking his first appearance in the prestigious international competition.
1990: Mistakes in PGA Championship
In 1990, Fred Couples faced accusations of "choking" due to mistakes made in the PGA Championship at Shoal Creek Golf and Country Club.
1991: Third Place Finish at The Open Championship
In 1991, Fred Couples tied for third place in The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, shooting a last round of 64.
1991: PGA Tour Player of the Year and Vardon Trophy
In 1991, Fred Couples was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year and also won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average, recognizing his outstanding performance.
1992: Reaching Number One in World Golf Rankings and Masters Win
In 1992, Fred Couples became the first American player to reach the number one position in the Official World Golf Rankings and won the Masters Tournament, solidifying his status as a top golfer.
1992: Formation of Couples Bates Golf Design Firm
In 1992, Fred Couples began co-designing golf courses with Gene D. Bates, leading to the formation of the Couples Bates Golf Design firm.
1992: PGA Tour Player of the Year and Vardon Trophy
In 1992, Fred Couples was again named the PGA Tour Player of the Year and won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average, reaffirming his dominance in golf.
1992: Masters Tournament Victory
In 1992, Fred Couples won the Masters Tournament, achieving a major milestone in his professional golfing career.
1992: End of first marriage
In 1992, Fred Couples's marriage to his first wife, Deborah, ended.
1993: Part of USA Dunhill Cup Win
In 1993, Fred Couples contributed to the USA Dunhill Cup win, with victory in all five of his matches.
1993: Selection to Ryder Cup Team
In 1993, Fred Couples was selected for the United States Ryder Cup team, marking another appearance in the prestigious international competition.
1993: Divorce finalized
In 1993, Fred Couples's divorce from his first wife, Deborah, was finalized.
1993: Honda Classic Shortened
In 1993, the Honda Classic was shortened to 54 holes due to inclement weather.
March 1994: Onset of Back Injuries
Starting in March 1994, back injuries began to affect Fred Couples's career, impacting his performance and schedule.
1994: Runner-up in Johnnie Walker Classic
In 1994, Fred Couples finished as runner-up in the Johnnie Walker Classic, a European Tour event.
1994: Video Game Appearances
In 1994, Fred Couples lent his name to two video games: 'Fred Couples Golf' for the Game Gear and 'Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples' for the 32X, both published by Sega.
1994: Forgoing Masters Tournament
In 1994, Fred Couples was forced to forgo the Masters Tournament for the first time since 1994 due to ongoing back problems.
1995: Selection to Ryder Cup Team
In 1995, Fred Couples was selected for the United States Ryder Cup team, marking another appearance in the prestigious international competition.
1995: First Skins Game Win
In 1995, Fred Couples won the Skins Game for the first time, beginning his dominance in the event.
1996: Second Players Championship Title
In 1996, Fred Couples secured his second Players Championship title, showcasing his enduring skill on the PGA Tour.
1996: Second Skins Game Win
In 1996, Fred Couples won the Skins Game for the second time, continuing his successful run in the event.
1997: Runner-up in Heineken Classic
In 1997, Fred Couples finished as runner-up in the Heineken Classic, a European Tour event.
1997: Selection to Ryder Cup Team
In 1997, Fred Couples was selected for the United States Ryder Cup team, marking another appearance in the prestigious international competition.
1998: Marriage to Thais Baker
In 1998, Fred Couples married his second wife, Thais Baker.
1999: Third Skins Game Win
In 1999, Fred Couples secured his third Skins Game victory, further cementing his reputation in the event.
May 2001: Death of first wife
In May 2001, Fred Couples's first wife, Deborah, died by suicide.
2003: Fourth Skins Game Win
In 2003, Fred Couples won the Skins Game for the fourth time, maintaining his dominance in the competition.
2003: Shell Houston Open Victory
In 2003, at age 44, Fred Couples won the Shell Houston Open, his first win in five years, marking a significant comeback.
2004: Fifth Skins Game Win
In 2004, Fred Couples won the Skins Game for the fifth time, reinforcing his status as 'Mr. Skins'.
2004: Dunhill Links Championship Team Event Win
In 2004, Fred Couples, partnered with New Zealand amateur Craig Heatley, won the Dunhill Links Championship Team Event at St Andrews.
2005: Crucial Putt in Presidents Cup
In 2005, Fred Couples sank a crucial putt in the Presidents Cup, securing a 1-up victory over Vijay Singh, proving pivotal in the contest.
2005: Third Place Finish at The Open Championship
In 2005, Fred Couples tied for third place in The Open Championship at St Andrews.
April 2006: Challenge at the Masters
In April 2006, Fred Couples challenged at Augusta, making a Sunday run at what would have been his second green jacket but ultimately lost to Phil Mickelson.
2007: Sidelined Due to Health Problems
In 2007, Fred Couples was sidelined for virtually the entire season due to health problems but competed in the Masters, making the cut for the 23rd consecutive time.
February 26, 2008: Named Presidents Cup Captain
On February 26, 2008, Fred Couples was named as the Presidents Cup captain for the 2009 United States team.
2008: Missed Cut at the Masters
In 2008, Fred Couples missed the cut at the Masters Tournament, breaking his streak of consecutive cuts.
February 17, 2009: Death of second wife
On February 17, 2009, Fred Couples's second wife, Thais Baker, died from breast cancer.
2009: Led U.S. Team to Presidents Cup Victory
In 2009, Fred Couples led the U.S. team to a decisive victory in the Presidents Cup as their captain.
2009: Missed Cut at the Masters
In 2009, Fred Couples missed the cut at the Masters Tournament for the second consecutive year.
2010: Champions Tour Debut and Multiple Wins
In 2010, Fred Couples debuted on the Champions Tour, finishing second in his first event but subsequently winning his next three starts.
2010: Second Place Finishes in Senior PGA Championship and U.S. Senior Open
In 2010, Fred Couples finished second in both the Senior PGA Championship and the U.S. Senior Open, highlighting his competitive performance on the senior circuit.
2010: Administaff Small Business Classic Victory and Rookie of the Year
In 2010, Fred Couples won the Administaff Small Business Classic and was named the Champions Tour Rookie of the Year.
August 2011: Senior Players Championship Victory
In August 2011, Fred Couples won his first senior major at the Senior Players Championship, marking a significant achievement in his senior career.
2011: Coached President's Cup with Michael Jordan
In 2011, Fred Couples coached the President's Cup and named his friend Michael Jordan as one of his assistant coaches.
2011: Senior Players Championship Victory
In 2011, after receiving treatment in Germany, Fred Couples won his first major tournament on the senior circuit by defeating John Cook in a playoff at the Senior Players Championship.
July 2012: The Senior Open Championship Win
In July 2012, Fred Couples won his second senior major championship at The Senior Open Championship at Turnberry, marking his eighth victory on the Champions Tour.
2012: Co-leader at the Masters
In 2012, Fred Couples and Jason Dufner were the 36-hole co-leaders at the Masters; he finished tied for twelfth.
December 2, 2013: Raised the 12th Man flag
On December 2, 2013, Fred Couples, a member of the Seattle Seahawks 12th Man, raised the 12th Man flag prior to the Seahawks Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints.
2013: Induction into World Golf Hall of Fame
In 2013, Fred Couples was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions and achievements in golf.
2016: Forgoing Masters Tournament
In 2016, Fred Couples was forced to forgo the Masters Tournament for the first time since 1994 due to ongoing back problems.
2020: Results not in chronological order
In 2020, Fred Couples's results were not in chronological order.
2021: Results not in chronological order before 2021
Before 2021, Fred Couples's results were not in chronological order.
February 22, 2022: Marriage to Suzanne Hannemann
On February 22, 2022, Fred Couples married his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hannemann.
2023: Oldest Player to Make the Cut at Masters
At the 2023 Masters, Fred Couples became the oldest player to make the cut at a Masters Tournament at the age of 63 years, six months and five days.
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