Paul Devenport

Paul Dale Devenport[1] (born 19 March 1966) is a semi-retired professional golfer from New Zealand.

Born in Wellington, New Zealand, Devenport grew up in Paraparaumu Beach where his house backed onto the 13th hole of the Paraparaumu Beach Club.

He later transferred to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to finish his Business Degree before turning pro in 1991.

His final win was the 2001 Shell Payless Open, where he was victorious a few weeks after the death of his mother.

[2] Devenport is also known for performing magic and sleight-of-hand tricks to entertain crowds at golf tournaments.