Notah Begay III (born September 14, 1972) is a groundbreaking former PGA Tour professional who stands as one of the few Native American golfers—of Navajo, San Felipe, and Isleta heritage—to succeed at the sport's highest level. A Stanford University teammate of Tiger Woods, he turned pro in 1995 and had a stellar breakout between 1999 and 2000, winning four PGA Tour events in just over nine months, including back-to-back victories. He also made history by shooting a rare 59 in a 1998 Nike Tour round and famously used a unique double-faced putter that allowed him to switch between right-handed and left-handed strokes depending on the break. After his playing career was hampered by back injuries and a heart attack in 2014, Begay shifted his focus to philanthropy, founding the Notah Begay III Foundation to promote health and wellness for Native American youth and NB3 Consulting to build golf courses for tribal nations. Since 2013, he has brought his expertise to viewers as a golf analyst for NBC Sports and the Golf Channel.