TEAMS

• Residence:
• Age:

• Villanova, Pa.
• 55

Marucci is a career amateur golfer whose long and distinguished resume is highlighted with a loss – the narrow loss (2 down) in the 1995 US Amateur final to Tiger Woods. Marucci played for the USA in the 1995 and 1997 Walker Cup Matches, with a combined record of 3-0 in foursomes and 1-1-1 in singles. Marucci also reached the quarter-finals of the US Amateur again in 1996, where he lost to eventual runner-up, Steve Scott, 1 down. He has played in more than 40 USGA championships, including more than 20 Amateurs. He also played in the 1996 Masters, a direct result of his runner-up finish at the Amateur in 1995. "It's a dream come true," said Marucci. "I have some big shoes to fill in following Bob Lewis (2005 USA Walker Cup captain). It’s going to be a challenge, and I’m looking forward to it."