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Golf Plus: Dossier By Jaime Diaz
CHRIS PERRY
HEIGHT: 6'1" WEIGHT: 195 pounds DISTINCTION: In 14 seasons through 1998, had one victory ('98 B.C. Open) and a high of 39th on the money list. No wins in '99, but had 14 top 10s in 31 starts, missed only one cut and earned $2.1 million (fifth on the money list). MISPERCEPTIONS: "People think that because I endorse Clear Eyes, I must stay out all night and that I always look mad. Actually, I'm having fun. That's just the way my facial muscles are." STYLE: Steady, solid and cautious. Always plays away from trouble. Ranked fifth in birdies and in greens hit in regulation, 11th in all-around driving and 15th in putting. FAVORITE CLUB: "The putter, that's the savior. To me, a 40-footer is a birdie putt." His four-wood, which has a dollar sign sewn on the headcover, is second. WEAKNESSES: Ranked 190th in sand saves in '99. Struggles with right-to-left shots. REALITY CHECK: Being relegated to the Nike tour in '94. "An awakening for me. I felt I was a better player than that but had to prove it. I learned to give 100 percent on every shot and have gotten better every year since." Did Uncle Gaylord show you how to throw a spitter? "No, but I know how to drive the ball 20 yards farther by spreading Chapstick on the club face." Issue date: January 31, 2000
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