Vijay Singh

Established the Vijay Singh Charitable Foundation, benefiting charities and non-profit agencies that provide assistance, shelter, counseling and support to women and children who are victims of domestic abuse. The Betty Griffin House of St John's County, Fla. (Safety Shelter of St. John's County), was one of the first beneficiaries of the foundation.

Once held a club professional position in Borneo.

Fiji's only world-class golfer.

Learned game from his father, an airplane technician who also taught golf.

Noted for his rigorous practice routine.

Of Indian ancestry, first name means "victory" in Hindi.