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The McLean File
John Garrity
January 27, 2003
During the course of the 2003 season, SI Golf Plus will periodically check in on first-year PGA Tour pro James McLean.
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January 27, 2003

The Mclean File

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During the course of the 2003 season, SI Golf Plus will periodically check in on first-year PGA Tour pro James McLean.

NICKNAME: Jimmy Mac
AGE: 24
HEIGHT: 6'
WEIGHT: 170 pounds

HOMETOWN: Wahgunyah, Australia

BIGGEST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND THE U.S.: "Americans don't like Vegemite."

SCOUTING REPORT: Tiger-like length...good ball striker...solid short game...needs to work on mental side

GOLFING HEROES: Fred Couples and Ross Herbert

OTHER INTERESTS: swimming, surfing, tennis and fishing

DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: European mixed with Aussie surfer look

IN THE BAG: Titleist 975 J.VS driver, Titleist Tour Pro Grind irons, Titleist Vokey Design wedges, Titleist Scotty Cameron putter, Titleist Pro VI prototype ball

2003 GOALS: win a tournament and finish in the top 50 on the money list

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