Michael Campbell

Ernie is one of the world's most popular and successful golfers with more than 50 victories worldwide including three Majors - the 1994 and 1997 US Opens and the 2002 British Open.

Two victories in 2008 marked a welcome return to the top echelons of the game for the immensely popular Ulsterman.

Padraig made history by becoming the first European to win back-to-back Majors last year, adding the 2008 US PGA Championship to the British Open crown after he had successfully defended the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale.

Lam recorded a popular breakthrough victory in last year's Volvo Masters of Asia at Thai Country Club for his first victory on the Asian Tour.

Choi Kyung-ju is the most successful Asian on the US PGA Tour with seven titles to his name.

Joined the golfing elite as a Major Champion in 2005 when he won the US Open Championship after holding off the challenge of world number one Tiger Woods at Pinehurst No.2.

Graeme had a year to remember in 2008. He produced one of the shots of his career, a sublime seven iron from 179 yards to within a foot of the cup on the third extra hole, to win the inaugural Ballantine's Championship in a thrilling sudden-death play-off with Jeev Milkha Singh of India.

Liang was Asia's number one in 2007, the first Chinese player to win the Order of Merit following a superb season during which he recorded one victory and eight other top-10 finishes.