ROB MACHADO | BIO
Rob Machado is one of the world’s greatest surfers, having helped to define the modern era of the sport. Internationally known for his unique and impeccable style on land as well as the water, Machado was consistently seeded at the top of the world rankings as a competitor on the WCT Surfing Tour. With 12 career WCT victories, Machado was ranked among the top ten surfers eleven straight years, from 1995 through present, and was inducted into the Surfers Hall of Fame in 2000 and re-inducted in 2006.
Machado is committed to supporting his local community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea through his annual surf contest, one of Southern California's most anticipated events. An accomplished golfer, Machado also organizes the Rob Machado Golf Experience benefiting The Rob Machado Foundation a 501c3 foundation created to support various charities dedicated to environmental programs within Southern California.
Rob Machado is one of the world’s greatest surfers, having helped to define the modern era of the sport. Internationally known for his unique and impeccable style on land as well as the water, Machado was consistently seeded at the top of the world rankings as a competitor on the WCT Surfing Tour. With 12 career WCT victories, Machado was ranked among the top ten surfers eleven straight years, from 1995 through present, and was inducted into the Surfers Hall of Fame in 2000 and re-inducted in 2006.
Machado is committed to supporting his local community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea through his annual surf contest, one of Southern California's most anticipated events. An accomplished golfer, Machado also organizes the Rob Machado Golf Experience benefiting The Rob Machado Foundation a 501c3 foundation created to support various charities dedicated to environmental programs within Southern California.
ROB MACHADO | BIO
Born: October 16, 1973
Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
Height: 5 foot 10 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Current Residence: Cardiff by the sea, California, USA
Year started on Tour: 1993
Born: October 16, 1973
Place of Birth: Sydney, Australia
Height: 5 foot 10 inches
Weight: 140 pounds
Current Residence: Cardiff by the sea, California, USA
Year started on Tour: 1993
SPONSORS |
Hurley
Reef
Dragon Optical
Channel Islands
Nixon
Boost Mobile
Sambazon
Creatures of Leisure
Bubble Gum Surf Wax
Hurley
Reef
Dragon Optical
Channel Islands
Nixon
Boost Mobile
Sambazon
Creatures of Leisure
Bubble Gum Surf Wax
TOP CAREER MOMENTS
Pipeline Master's Champion
Runner-up World Champion
Rip Curl Pro WCT Champion
Monster Energy Pipeline WQS Champion
Breitbard Hall of Fame and Sports Museum in San Diego voted Machado Professional Athlete of the Month for January 2001. Museum display of Machado memorabilia and photographs February 2001.
Nominated for Surfer of the Year by ESPN for the Action Sports and Music Festival spring 2001
Nominated as Surfer of the Year for by Arby's Action Sports Awards 2006.
3x US Open of Surfing WQS Champion
Pipeline Master's Champion
Runner-up World Champion
Rip Curl Pro WCT Champion
Monster Energy Pipeline WQS Champion
Breitbard Hall of Fame and Sports Museum in San Diego voted Machado Professional Athlete of the Month for January 2001. Museum display of Machado memorabilia and photographs February 2001.
Nominated for Surfer of the Year by ESPN for the Action Sports and Music Festival spring 2001
Nominated as Surfer of the Year for by Arby's Action Sports Awards 2006.
3x US Open of Surfing WQS Champion
TOP CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
World Tour career victories: WCT (8), WQS (13)
World number two rated (1995); number three (2000)
Rated one of the top 10 surfers in the world five years: 1993, 1994,
1995, 1997, 2000
U.S. Open of Surfing champion 1995, 2001 & 2006; runner-up in 1999,
2000 and 2005
Pipeline Masters champion 2000
Monster Energy Pipeline champion 2006
U.S./National champion 1993; runner-up in 1992
Won first pro contest at Sebastian Inlet (1990)
National juniors champion (1989)
Inducted into Surfer's Hall of Fame (2000)
Top five finish in Surfer Poll (1995-2001, 2003, 2004, 2006); Top 10 in 2002 and 2005, 2007
ESPN X Games – Gold medal / 2006 & 2007
World Tour career victories: WCT (8), WQS (13)
World number two rated (1995); number three (2000)
Rated one of the top 10 surfers in the world five years: 1993, 1994,
1995, 1997, 2000
U.S. Open of Surfing champion 1995, 2001 & 2006; runner-up in 1999,
2000 and 2005
Pipeline Masters champion 2000
Monster Energy Pipeline champion 2006
U.S./National champion 1993; runner-up in 1992
Won first pro contest at Sebastian Inlet (1990)
National juniors champion (1989)
Inducted into Surfer's Hall of Fame (2000)
Top five finish in Surfer Poll (1995-2001, 2003, 2004, 2006); Top 10 in 2002 and 2005, 2007
ESPN X Games – Gold medal / 2006 & 2007
SPOKESPERSON / CAMPAIGNS |
Miller Brewing Company: Southern California outdoor billboard and POP display 2001 and 2002
Callaway Golf – featured print advertising campaign Japan 2001
Islands Restaurant – Southern California and Arizona cable commercial Winter/Spring 2003
2004, 2005 & 2006 ESPN Summer X Games – featured athlete for print, TV and online media campaign
Miller Brewing Company: Southern California outdoor billboard and POP display 2001 and 2002
Callaway Golf – featured print advertising campaign Japan 2001
Islands Restaurant – Southern California and Arizona cable commercial Winter/Spring 2003
2004, 2005 & 2006 ESPN Summer X Games – featured athlete for print, TV and online media campaign
US OPEN | TRIVIA
A perennial crowd favorite at the world’s largest professional surfing competition, the U.S. Open of Surfing, Rob is a two-time champion and five-time finalist. In 1995, Machado defeated seven-time world champion Kelly Slater in front of the largest-ever crowd for a surfing event, more than 75,000. Rob often employs a unique strategy of positioning himself at the southern boundaries of the contest site (at Machado’s peak) and is known for an uncanny ability to spot and tear apart left-handers heading into the pier with blazing speed. With his unprecedented performance in 2003(advancing through 11 heats), Rob has forever carved his name at the pinnacle of U.S. Open lore which dates back to 1959.
A perennial crowd favorite at the world’s largest professional surfing competition, the U.S. Open of Surfing, Rob is a two-time champion and five-time finalist. In 1995, Machado defeated seven-time world champion Kelly Slater in front of the largest-ever crowd for a surfing event, more than 75,000. Rob often employs a unique strategy of positioning himself at the southern boundaries of the contest site (at Machado’s peak) and is known for an uncanny ability to spot and tear apart left-handers heading into the pier with blazing speed. With his unprecedented performance in 2003(advancing through 11 heats), Rob has forever carved his name at the pinnacle of U.S. Open lore which dates back to 1959.
PHILANTHROPIC ENDEAVORS AND EVENTS
Rob Machado Foundation: Through his golf event, the Rob Machado Experience Rob raises funding for his nonprofit, the Rob Machado Foundation a 501c3 foundation created to support various charities dedicated to environmental programs within Southern California.
Rob Machado Surf Experience: A surf contest for girls and boys 16 and under. Event presented by Rob’s sponsors and location is Seaside, Cardiff CA
Rob Machado Foundation: Through his golf event, the Rob Machado Experience Rob raises funding for his nonprofit, the Rob Machado Foundation a 501c3 foundation created to support various charities dedicated to environmental programs within Southern California.
Rob Machado Surf Experience: A surf contest for girls and boys 16 and under. Event presented by Rob’s sponsors and location is Seaside, Cardiff CA
RECREATION
Golf: Rob’s favorite past time and he boasts an impressive 8 handicap. He hosts his yearly golf challenge called the “The Rob Machado Experience” at Lomas Santa Fe in Solana Beach, CA benefiting The Rob Machado Foundation. Schedule permitting Rob participates in numerous tournaments such as the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic and the Junior Seau Celebrity Golf Classic.
Music: Songs from the Pipe, a compilation of three surfers, their stories about their lives, traveling, the tour, etc. spent three years putting it together. Featuring Kelly Slater on vocals, Rob on guitar, mandolin, piano and back up vocals, Peter King on guitar, bass, back up vocals Produced by Epic Records producer T-Bone Burnett. Prior to that Rob had a punk rock band called Sack Lunch.
Photography: Over the years Rob has captured intimate moments and images throughout his world travels. Most recently his photography was showcased at Surfing Magazines the Art of Surfing event in Del Mar, CA.
Golf: Rob’s favorite past time and he boasts an impressive 8 handicap. He hosts his yearly golf challenge called the “The Rob Machado Experience” at Lomas Santa Fe in Solana Beach, CA benefiting The Rob Machado Foundation. Schedule permitting Rob participates in numerous tournaments such as the ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic and the Junior Seau Celebrity Golf Classic.
Music: Songs from the Pipe, a compilation of three surfers, their stories about their lives, traveling, the tour, etc. spent three years putting it together. Featuring Kelly Slater on vocals, Rob on guitar, mandolin, piano and back up vocals, Peter King on guitar, bass, back up vocals Produced by Epic Records producer T-Bone Burnett. Prior to that Rob had a punk rock band called Sack Lunch.
Photography: Over the years Rob has captured intimate moments and images throughout his world travels. Most recently his photography was showcased at Surfing Magazines the Art of Surfing event in Del Mar, CA.