Biography

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Baker-Finch began his professional golfing career on the Australasian Tour in 1979. From 1983-93, Baker-Finch won 16 titles worldwide, including tournaments on all four major tours and the 1991 British Open at Royal Birkdale. He represented Australia in the 1985 World Cup, four World Tours Championships from 1985-91 and the Dunhill Cup in 1989 and 1992.

He also served as Vice Captain for the International Presidents Cup Team in 1996 as well as the Assistant Captain for the 2003 and 2005 International Presidents Cup Team.

Since retiring from PGA Tour competition in 1997, Baker-Finch has worked for ABC and ESPN as a golf analyst on all the major tours throughout the world. He plans to compete on the Champions Tour in 2010, shortly after his 50th birthday.

Baker-Finch Design has been involved in golf course design for the last decade, including the recently completed "Desert Course" at Arabian Ranches, Dubai. His latest projects include courses in Ireland and on the island of St. Croix.
Baker-Finch was born Oct. 24, 1960 in Mambour, Queensland, Australia. He currently lives in North Palm Beach, Fla.