Past ESPY's: none

Ernie Els
Credentials: Won 2002 British Open and finished season third in worldwide rankings.

Past ESPY's: none

Davis Love III
Credentials: Won 2003 Players Championship among three tournament victories through May.

Past ESPY's: none

Mike Weir
Credentials: Won 2003 Masters.

Past ESPY's: none

Tiger Woods
Credentials: Won 5 PGA Tour events in 2002 en route to being top money winner.

Past ESPY's: 1990's Golf Decade Award, 1998, 2000, '01, and '02 Best Men's Golfer, 1998, 2000, '01, and '02 Best Male Athlete, 1998 Showstopper of the Year, 2001 Championship Performance, 2001 Record-breaking Performance, and 1997 Breakthrough Athlete.