Casey Turns Professional

Paul Casey, who won his second consecutive English Amateur Championship in August at Royal Lytham & St Annes, has decided to leave Arizona State University to pursue a professional career.

The 23-year-old from Surrey was the individual runner-up at the World Amateur Team Championship for the Eisenhower Trophy in September and won all four of his games as a key member of last year's victorious GB & Ireland Walker Cup team at Nairn.

"After winning the English Amateur and playing in the World Amateur Team Championship, I came back to school intent on playing at collegiate level," said Casey. "After evaluating my opportunities, though, it seemed best for me to turn professional at this time."

His three-year university career featured six victories, including this year's Pac-10 Championship when he broke Tiger Woods' record by five strokes with a 23-under-par 265. He will be looked after by Gaylord Sports Management who have several clients among the leading American players.