The Loop

'10 Surprising Facts About Charl Schwartzel'

April 13, 2011

Charl Schwartzel, a 6-time winner on the European Tour, hasn't gotten a ton of press in the U.S. So like many golf fans in America, you might've asked yourself on Masters Sunday: "Who's that skinny guy, Charl Schwartzel? Why is he wearing the Green Jacket? And why can't anyone pronounce his name?"

Luckily, David Letterman spelled it out for you in his "Top 10" list, which aired on Monday after the Masters. No.7 on the list: "Golf Digest" lists him the No. 1 player in the world named Charl."

Would you add any other surprising facts?

--Ashley Mayo