David Cooper's name has been on the World Championship attendee list before but never as an official member of Team U.K. No longer just the team's loving supporter and caddie, in 2007 the 37-year-old newlywed will compete on the big stage and it's an honor that he'll remember for the rest of his life. "Getting to the World Champs as a player is absolutely fantastic," David said. "I cried for ages after I won at the European playoffs. I never even got to see my winning putt!"

A web developer by trade, "Dav" began playing Golden Tee in 2002 with his buddies and has since gotten deeper into the competition and the community surrounding the game. "I've met some of my best friends playing Golden Tee," he said. "I also met my wife, Nikki, whilst playing Golden Tee with my then-future best man, Paul!"

David expects big things from the World Team this year and is certain that they can defeat Team USA for a second time. He added that if he hits the winning putt at the Tilted Kilt that we'll need to keep some oxygen on hand to calm him down.

2007 marks the third time that Phil Marsh has qualified for the Golden Tee World Championship and let it be known that this 36-year-old insurance claims broker is the real deal. Phil is undeniably one of the UK's Golden Tee best players and his 3 trips to the World Championship ties teammate "Lord" Neil McGuinness as the most by any Brit.

While it's his third time joining the team, Fil.M says that the World Championship experience is as fresh and exciting as ever. "The World Championship gives me a chance to have some fun with the guys and gives me a chance to throw my games against the best players in the world...And Jeff Harlow," he joked.

Phil plans on giving it his all to beat the Yanks for the first time since 2004. "I think another upset is in the cards," he said. "After all, my buddy [Chris] Eversole is the USA captain again!"

He's back – "The Lord" Neil McGuinness! A World Championship favorite of anyone who has ever met this lively Brit, Neil returns to the global stage after missing the cut the last time around in 2005. "I missed out last time," Neil said, "so I wanted to be sure I made it to Vegas. I was unsure if I played enough games to make the team this year but my match play skills carried me through the European Championship tournament."

Not only did he just "get through" the tournament, Neil went on to defeat Europe's best to become the 2006 Champion and solidify his spot on the 2007 World Team roster.

An avid Golden Tee player for nearly 10 years, the 31-year-old can usually be found sharpening his video golf skills with a cold Magner's Cider in his hand at Grapes in Formby, Liverpool.

Neil feels that the Golden Tee World Championship is the pinnacle of the Golden Tee tournament calendar and he likes the World Team's odds this year. "I see yet another defeat coming Team USA's Captain Eversole!" he joked.

A Golden Tee player since 2002, Andy Wallis quickly became competitive on the U.K. circuit and is making his long-overdue World Championship debut this year in Las Vegas. "When I first saw the game, I simply thought ‘Hey, there's something with some flashy lights that I can smack without having to go to prison!'" Andy said. "Of course, bets went flying, the competitive streak came out and the rest, as they say, is history!"

Andy works as an operations manager by trade in his hometown of Hemel, Hempstead, where he lives with his wife, Jill and daughters Adrienne and Hannah. When he's not spending time with his family, "Dr. Wallis" can be found playing Golden Tee at his favorite hometown pub, The Old Bell, enjoying the rivalry, the banter and the laughs that the game brings to his life.

When asked what his shot was to win at the Tilted Kilt, the humble 42-year-old responded, "I'm acutely aware that I'm not in the top echelon of players. I just hope to make a good fist of things since I know there are many others who'd dearly like to be in my position." Andy also added that he's hoping for a bit of luck to compliment his skill on Golden Tee's global stage.

2006 may mark the first year that Morne Goosen is representing South Africa in the World Championship, but it's not the first time this 35-year-old family man has made a run at the big time. In a moment that lives in infamy among the South African player community, Morne, had a shot to win the 2005 South African National Championship until a power outage cut short his best qualifying round of the day. He didn't recover then but Morne went on to win the South African title in 2006, resulting in his first World Championship invitation.

FJ's Pub in Port Elizabeth is normally where you can find Morne playing Golden Tee with his buddies an estimated 12 hours a week. When he's not spinning the trackball he can be found swinging clubs on one of South Africa's beautiful golf courses or partaking in his other favorite hobby, quad biking.

To Morne, the World Championship means exposure to the best Golden Tee players on the planet, something he's wanted to experience since he first played the game in 2005.

John Hobson is representing South Africa in the World Championship for a third time this year – an unprecedented honor for any South African player. John was bitten by the World Championship bug in 2004 when he contributed to the international squad's shocking victory over Team USA and the 26-year-old has made certain he's been a part of the event ever since.

Owner of Arthur's at Camelot Bar and Restaurant in his hometown of Hillcrest, Jon got into Golden Tee when his local operator organized a weekly league night at the bar. "He holds it on the same day as our weekly braai (barbeque)," he said. "We've been doing it for three years and the camaraderie between all of the guys who participate is what Golden Tee's all about."

When he's not working or playing Golden Tee, the 2004 South African National Champion can be found fishing or playing real golf where he's a 3-handicapper.

John is looking forward to another chance to compete with the best in the world this March. When asked his expectations for this year's event John said, "I'm confident South Africa's contribution will be greater than ever. Our scores are not too far off from the rest of the world any more."

For the first time in his three-year Golden Tee career, Mark Sommer will represent Team Australia in the World Championship. A school teacher by trade in his home town of Minto Heights, New South Wales – a suburb of Sydney – Mark is hoping to take some classes of his own in Vegas by Golden Tee teacher extraordinaire, Steven Sobe. "I can't wait to meet Steve," the 28-year old Aussie said. "I will own him by the end of the trip," he joked.

Mark first started playing Golden Tee as way to have fun with his mates and quickly realized that he had the talent and skill to take his game a step further. "I knew I had a shot to make the team this year," he said. "I can't wait to meet some new people and a have a great trip."

When he's not teaching, "Sommerall" can be found playing Golden Tee at the Ambarvale Tavern enjoying a round or two of Jagerbombs with his pals. Like many of his teammates, he has high hopes for the World Team at the Tilted Kilt. "World Team for sure! Put your house on it," he said.

Adam Williams joins the Golden Tee World Team for a second-straight time in 2007 and it's no coincidence. "I've worked very hard at my game since the last Worlds 16 months ago," he said. "This tournament means a great deal to me so I was determined to return."

During his World Championship debut in 2005, Adam defeated World Championship veteran, Mike Norman, from Team New Zealand in the first round, only to lose in the second to the soon-to-be World Champion runner-up, Enzo Polidori from Canada. His game has matured much since then and the back-to-back Australian National Champion is eager to size himself up against the world's best once again.

A builder by trade, Adam is traveling to the Championship with his wife, Samantha, and they make their home in Collaroy - a northern beach suburb of Sydney. In the spirit of Las Vegas, the 31-year-old says he'll be betting on the World Team this year. "It's our time again," he said.

The Toronto area has been a hotbed of Golden Tee talent for nearly a decade and World Championship newbie Andrew Cosgrove is yet another success story. He first played the game in 2003 because he liked the competition and has since become one of the strongest competitors in the area.

A 31-year-old planning coordinator, "Coz" considered himself a long shot to make the team this year and was pleasantly surprised when he did. "My main goal was to try and stay calm during the qualifier," he said. "Making the team was not something I expected to happen so naturally it was a rush when I did!"

When he's not playing Golden Tee at Jack's Backyard in Toronto, Andrew likes to keep active by playing volleyball and running.

He made a strong ninth place showing last time he competed in Vegas at the Western Regional Championship and he's hoping that he can pull off something spectacular this time around.

With an estimated 20-30 hours of Golden Tee practice time under his belt each week, Brantford, Ontario's Nick Feijo enters his third World Championship with a better shot than ever at the title. He has the talent and knowledge that it takes but this humble 36-year-old would never call himself a favorite. "I was considered a favorite at the Canadian qualifier," Nick explained, "but I needed a little bit of help from my opponents to make it."

At this stage in his life, Nick thrives for competition and he's not afraid to dedicate himself to earn a living doing what he loves – playing poker and playing Golden Tee. "I earn a paycheck thanks to a videogame!' he exclaimed.

Another of Team Canada's Ontario contingent, Nick can usually be found at Sharkey's Entertainment in Brantford playing Golden Tee with fellow Team Canada member, Enzo Polidori.

Derek Gibb is one of Team Canada's original members and he's ecstatic to return to the "big stage" in 2007. In 2002 fellow Canadian, Anthony Goertz, eliminated Derek from the inaugural tournament as did teammate, Tim Glenn, in 2003. This year the 27-year-old has high hopes for the title and intends to not let anyone – including his countrymen – stand in his way.

A student by day and an avid poker player by night, Derek is never afraid of a solid bet and he loves the World Team's odds in 2007. "I would not bet against us this year," he said. Like many others in the event, Derek thinks it might be Andy Haas' time to shine. "I'm like 0 for 50 against him but I may actually have a shot to beat him at least once this year," he joked.

Derek calls Toronto home and has been playing Golden Tee since 2002.

No player embodies the spirit of Team Canada more than Tim Glenn. "T.G." is respected among the players as one of the founders of competitive Golden Tee internationally, with his experience stemming back to 1999. As World Champion runner-up twice, once to Chris Eversole in 2003 and again to Jeff Harlow in 2004, Tim is hoping to make it right in 2007.

Tim and his wife, Christine, live in Toronto with their 1 1/2-year-old son, Luke. When he's not spending quality time with his family, Tim can be found practicing for the World Championship with his signature glove at Originals in Toronto - also home to Team Canada's Anthony Goertz.

Tim claims to have a secret up his sleeve this year, or better yet at the end of it. "My new glove - it's magical," he joked. TG's ultimate goal is to win the World Championship and his chance has never been better.

Only two players have competed in the Golden Tee World Championship each-and-every year - Dean Liakakos and Anthony Goertz. That stat alone exemplifies the level of respect that this skilled Canadian has earned across his home country and around the world. Anthony is without a doubt one of the best Golden Tee players on earth and his continuous presence on the Golden Tee World Team only reinforces the statement.

The Golden Tee World Championship means much more than a big payday to this 32-year-old valuation analyst. "Being a part of this event is a privilege and an honor," he said. "It's the most entertaining, fun-filled tournament that I've ever experienced - not to mention the friendships that I have made from it. It doesn't get any better than this!" he added.

"Pony" first played Golden Tee in 1999 and he's been in love with the game ever since. He can be found playing Golden Tee LIVE an estimated 20-hours a week at his two favorite pubs Original's in Toronto and Philthy McNasty's in Waterloo.

JD Keele represents Canada's "Best of the West" and it was no surprise to the player community when this 28-year-old GT star qualified for this year's Championship. 2007 is the third time JD has made the cut and memories of the World Team win in 2004 are still fresh in his mind. "We're going to do it again this year," he said, "especially considering that Team USA will be weaker than usual due to their draft structure."

Never one to shy away from a challenge, when this competitive operations analyst isn't playing Golden Tee he can be found participating in his other passions, squash, basketball and hockey. "I just love competition and a good challenge," JD said - which is no doubt why he is drawn to Golden Tee.

To JD, the World Championship gives him a chance to compete among the best and a chance to do his country proud.

"NEZ!" is back! After his World Championship debut in 2005, Eddy Nesdoly went from a no-name GT rookie to another undisputed "northern star". Last time on the global stage in Orlando, Eddy qualified fourth and defeated New Zealand's Team Captain, Martin Awatere in individual bracket play. Since then the 27-year-old family man hasn't come down from the top of Canada's leaderboards.

Eddy hails from a small town just north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he works as an account officer and lives with his wife, Mellisa and 10-month year-old son, Drew. When he's not playing Golden Tee at the Ramada Hotel in Saskatoon, Eddy enjoys playing guitar, hockey, volleyball and real golf as a 13-handicapper.

When asked what the World Championship means to Canada, Eddy explains how fiercely competitive they are. "With the amount of time and energy we put into the game, we take competition very seriously. It's like a sport to us and we want to prove that we're the best!" For himself, Eddy wants the world to know that he is here to stay. "It wasn't a fluke that I made the team last time and I think I've gotten that message across loud-and-clear."

Where there have been high stakes matches this past year, Enzo Polidori can usually be found. This highly skilled Canadian made a name for himself at the 2005 World Championship where he was one game away from winning the title and the $15,000 payday. In a crucial strategic moment, Enzo opted to lay-up on Heather Pointe #15 while his opponent, Chris Eversole went for the risky green and ultimately won the championship.

This 39-year-old family man holds no grudges and is looking forward to another shot at the title in Las Vegas this year. Enzo returns to his fourth World Championship as a seasoned veteran and is now accustomed to being in the spotlight. And while he can't wait for the competition, he's more excited to get together with the friends that he's made because of it.

Enzo likes the World Team's odds for the cup and has pegged Andy Haas as the favorite for the title in 2007.