C.J.Hobgood 2007

C.J. HOBGOOD
CJ is part of a Christian brotherhood on tour and the 2001 worldchampion.

www.surfin-odds.com
a.k.a.: Ceej
d.o.b.: July 6, 1979
born: Melbourne, Florida USA
resides: Melbourne, Florida USA
parents:
siblings: Twin brother Damien is also a Foster’s ASP World Tour competitor
significant other: Lovely wife Rachel
offspring: Baby girl Genevieve
hobbies: Playing golf, tennis or fishing

ATHLETE EQUIPPED

weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)
height: 5'8” (173 cm)
stance: Goofy foot
sponsors: Globe clothing and footwear, Body Glove wetsuits, X-Track accessories, Smith eyewear, Vestal watches, FCS fins and The Goods Surf & Skate
shapers: Bill Johnson,
favorite waves:
favorite maneuvers: Airs and barrels.
favorite surfers: Slater, Taj and Taylor Knox.

PROFESSIONALLY SPEAKING
elite inception: 1999
hard yards: C.J. has been competing on the WQS since 1996
sabbatical:
filmography:
drama:
manuscript:
listen up:
video games:
honor roll:
elite tour victories: (3)
Billabong Pro, Teahupoo (2004)
Japan Quiksilver Pro (2004)
Rip Curl Pro, Hossegor France (2000)

IN OTHER WORDS

Born and raised in Florida, Clifton James Hobgood has always been one to perform regardless of the conditions be they small beach breaks to massive Tahiti. His last minute heroics in the 2004 Quiksilver Pro in Japan where he came from behind to defeat Joel Parkinson after landing an amazing air showed he not only has the ability but has the mental toughness to beat the best of the best. Hobgood has also proven his clout in the big stuff with both a victory at the 2004 Billabong Pro in Tahiti and a runner up finish at the 2005 Globe Pro in Fiji. Touted by US magazines in the 1990s as being a potential heir apparent to Kelly Slater's then tour reign, Hobgood lived up to the expectations and grappled the Foster's ASP World Tour champion trophy in 2001. Always a thorn in the side of his foes Hobgood finished his 2006 campaign in 16th place, which, as acknowledged by his peers, is no where near matching of his ability. Look for CJ to claim a win in 2007.