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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Brooks Koepka?Â </strong></h2>
The golf world has a long list of greats, and Brooks Koepka is unquestionably a part of that list. With his incredible golf skills and having established himself as a five-time major winner, he has become a force to be reckoned with on the greens. He turned pro in 2012, and ever since he has achieved a lot of accolades and milestones, both personally and professionally. Let us dive deeper into the life of American golf and explore his history with the sport, his future, and his ever-growing conspiracies.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s early lifeÂ </strong></h2>
Brooks Koepka was born on May 3, 1990, in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. He attended Cardinal Newman High School. Koepka was 10 when he first picked up a golf club. Until then, the golf pro often played contact sports. But at the age of 10, he was involved in a terrible car accident that left him with severe facial injuries, resulting in his not being allowed anywhere near contact sports.

The huge silver lining in it, of course, was that, because of that, he found his love for golf. And it has only been growing ever since.

His mother, Denise Jakows, and his father, Bob Koepka, certainly did a great job raising and supporting the golf pro. His family also seems to have an athletic gene.

Koepka has a younger brother, Chase, who is also a pro golfer and now plays on the European Tour. Moreover, his father had athletic roots; he was a college baseball player at West Virginia Wesleyan who found an interest in golf later on and imparted it to his sons. Koepka's sons are also the nephews of the legendary baseball player, Dick Groat.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s wife and children</strong></h2>
Koepka isn't just a golfer, but ever since June 2022, the LIV golfer has come to be known as a loving husband, owing to his marriage to American actress Jena Sims. Sims and the golf pro met at the 2015 Masters. Their relationship started as friends and soon grew into something more. In 2017, the pair announced that they were officially together, and four years later, the golf star popped the question.

[caption id="attachment_996756" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996756 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-04-06T201504Z_402618719_UP1EI461K91HR_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-MASTERS.jpg" alt="Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims" width="1920" height="1229" /> Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 6, 2022 Brooks Koepka of the U.S. and partner Jena Sims walk on the 2nd fairway during the par 3 tournament REUTERS/Brian Snyder[/caption]

After announcing her pregnancy in early May, Sims gave birth to their son, Crew Keopka, on July 27, 2022. Crew was born prematurely (six weeks early) and had to spend some time in the NICU. While expressing his joy to the world, Koepka said,<em> â€œI love my crew,â€</em> as he posted a picture with Jena and his newborn son.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s net worth in 2024Â </strong></h2>
In recent years, his valuation has shot up thanks to his career choices, primarily moving to LIV Golf in 2022. Last year, in 2023, he earned a whopping $5,057,192 from the PGA Tour and approximately $17.7 million from LIV Golf. Koepkaâ€™s net worth is presently estimated to be $50 million, as per many websites.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s career timeline</strong></h2>
Brooks Koepka turned pro in 2012, and the 2014â€“15 season was the first ever season that he competed on the PGA Tour. He had a successful run on the Tour, where he clenched eight victories while he was a pro competing on the American Tour.

In 2022, the golfer decided to leave the American Tour and start playing for LIV Golf. He signed a deal for approximately $100 million. Since then, he has been competing there and is having a successful time, having won three times so far and earning over $17 million in just 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s controversies</strong></h2>
Throughout his career, Koepka has been in the media for controversies. Perhaps his biggest was when he jumped ship and left the PGA Tour to sign with LIV Golf. For this, the golf pro faced the same consequences as all the other defectors: he was banned indefinitely from competing in any PGA Tour events.

Moreover, he faced heavy scrutiny from the public for turning his back on the tour. To date, Koepka has dealt with the consequences of his switch, with fans lashing out at him and trolling him at every possible opportunity.

At the 2023 Masters, too, the controversy didn't leave Koepka alone. During the first round of the event, the defector had a brilliant round, carding 32 on his front nine. But at the 15th hole, a storm began brewing. The golfer had used a 5-iron at the 231-yard 'Firethorn'. He ended the hole with a birdie, and as he and his longtime caddie, Rickie Elliott, were walking away, the caddie was caught on camera mouthing <em>"five"</em> to Gary Woodland's caddie.

As part of Rule 10-2a, neither players nor their caddies may advise any competitors playing at the table. And many deemed that Elliot had done exactly that. Brooks, too, stood by Elliot and denied any such occurrence of unfair conduct. Eventually, the Masters officials too deemed there to be <em>"no breach of the rules." </em>Many couldn't help but notice that Koepka is a controversy yet again!

Despite his controversy at the event, Koepka had a wonderful game. Ending the event on Sunday tied for second, he, of course, didn't get what he wanted but still played some spectacular golf. It was a huge comeback despite him not grabbing the Green Jacket, considering that in 2022 he had failed to even make the cut at Augusta. Surprisingly, the event that began with a storm for him ended with a blast!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
As mentioned earlier, Koepka is currently worth nearly $50 million. Along with his approximately $100 million contract with LIV Golf and on-the-course earnings, Koepka also has many lucrative sponsorships in his bag.

[caption id="attachment_677669" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-677669 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-05-19T220838Z_1050388749_MT1USATODAY16111256_RTRMADP_3_PGA-PGA-CHAMPIONSHIP-PRACTICE-ROUND-1.jpg" alt="Brooks Koepka" width="1920" height="1280" /> May 19, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Brooks Koepka stands on the fifteenth green during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters[/caption]

From multi-year contracts with Srixon to partnerships with Michelob Ultra, Rolex, NetJets, and Nike, the golf pro makes tonsâ€”and certainly millionsâ€”while not playing golf too!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s career stats</strong></h2>
Koepka is undoubtedly one of the most skilled golfers in the world, and his stats prove just that. He holds several records, and ever since turning pro in 2012, he has amassed several wins.

With 17 professional victories, the golfer has won on five different tours, nine of which came on the PGA Tour, six on the European Tour, four on the Challenge Tour, two in Japan on the Japan Golf Tour, and three times on LIV Golf since his defection in 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s records</strong></h2>
Brooks Koepkaâ€™s major victoriesâ€”the US Open in 2017, the 2018 US Open, the 2018 PGA Championship, the 2019 PGA Championship, and the 2023 PGA Championshipâ€”marked the highlight of his career.

[caption id="attachment_1094008" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1094008 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-14T145455Z_824742564_MT1USATODAY18534783_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-PRACTICE-ROUND-1.jpg" alt="Brooks Koepka joins LIV Golf" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jun 14, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Brooks Koepka addresses the media during a press conference for the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Those wins also made him the first-ever golfer to win back-to-back majors at the same time by defending the US Open and the PGA Championship. At the other two majors too, Koepka has come quite close to victory, with a T4 finish at the 2019 Open Championship and a T2 finish at the Masters both in 2019 and 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
The achievements of the American golf star stand testament to his splendid golf skills. In 2014, the golf pro won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award, an award presented annually by the European Tour for the best newcomer in its ranks.

Three years later, he also won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award and, in that season, led the Tourâ€™s earnings leaderboard with $7,094,047. His streak of great performances continued during those years, and he won PGA Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019.

With his win at Oak Hill in 2023, Brooks Koepka became the first LIV golfer to win a major tournament. Notably, he was also the only LIV golfer to be part of the 2023 Ryder Cup. He was chosen as the captainâ€™s pick to be a part of the American squad.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Brooks Koepkaâ€™s charity and foundation</strong></h2>
The $50 million man has gained a lot of wealth in recent times, and with that, he has realized his need to give back to the community as well. With that in mind, in 2019, the golf pro set up the Brooks Koepka Foundation, which is dedicated to helping <em>"children facing challenges with a focus on enhancing health and wellness, resources, and community betterment," </em>as per its website.

Established at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Brooks Koepka Foundation has done a lot in the past four years. From raising $450,000 for the Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas to serving lunch and fellowship to local South Florida hospitals and even funding over $200,000 for the COVID-19 response relief, Koepka has been constantly helping others through his foundation.

The golfer also introduced â€œ12 Days of Brooksmas,â€ wherein his foundation would give $1,200 to 12 different nonprofits, both locally and nationwide! The officially launched Brooks Koepka Foundation merchandise line offers 100% proceeds for its mission to help children with challenges.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brooks Koepka</b><b>â€™s social media accounts</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Brooks Koepka is very active on social media and can be reached on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.</span>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bkoepka/"><b>@bkoepka</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/BKoepka"><b>@bkoepka</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BKoepka"><b>@bkoepka</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://brookskoepka.com/about/"><b>https://brookskoepka.com/about/</b></a></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brooks Koepka</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brooks Koepka</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">May 3, 1990</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">West Palm Beach, Florida, USA</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6â€™0</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">205 lbs</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Denise Jakows, and Bob Koepka</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1 brother (Chase Koepka)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$50 million</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jena Sims</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1 son (Crew Keopka)</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Golfer</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Smash GC</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">League/Tour</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">LIV Golf</span></td>
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Brooks Koepka

Who is Brooks Koepka?Â  The golf world has a long list of greats, and Brooks Koepka is unquestionably a part of that list. With his incredible golf skills and having established himself as a five-time major winner, he has become a force to be reckoned with on the greens. He turned pro in 2012, and ever since he has achieved a lot of accolades and milestones, both personally and professionally. Let us dive deeper into the life of American golf and explore his history with the sport, his future, and his ever-growing conspiracies. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s early lifeÂ  Brooks Koepka was born on May 3, 1990, in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. He attended Cardinal Newman High School. Koepka was 10 when he first picked up a golf club. Until then, the golf pro often played contact sports. But at the age of 10, he was involved in a terrible car accident that left him with severe facial injuries, resulting in his not being allowed anywhere near contact sports. The huge silver lining in it, of course, was that, because of that, he found his love for golf. And it has only been growing ever since. His mother, Denise Jakows, and his father, Bob Koepka, certainly did a great job raising and supporting the golf pro. His family also seems to have an athletic gene. Koepka has a younger brother, Chase, who is also a pro golfer and now plays on the European Tour. Moreover, his father had athletic roots; he was a college baseball player at West Virginia Wesleyan who found an interest in golf later on and imparted it to his sons. Koepka&#8217;s sons are also the nephews of the legendary baseball player, Dick Groat. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s wife and children Koepka isn&#8217;t just a golfer, but ever since June 2022, the LIV golfer has come to be known as a loving husband, owing to his marriage to American actress Jena Sims. Sims and the golf pro met at the 2015 Masters. Their relationship started as friends and soon grew into something more. In 2017, the pair announced that they were officially together, and four years later, the golf star popped the question. Golf &#8211; The Masters &#8211; Augusta National Golf Club &#8211; Augusta, Georgia, U.S. &#8211; April 6, 2022 Brooks Koepka of the U.S. and partner Jena Sims walk on the 2nd fairway during the par 3 tournament REUTERS/Brian Snyder After announcing her pregnancy in early May, Sims gave birth to their son, Crew Keopka, on July 27, 2022. Crew was born prematurely (six weeks early) and had to spend some time in the NICU. While expressing his joy to the world, Koepka said, â€œI love my crew,â€ as he posted a picture with Jena and his newborn son. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s net worth in 2024Â  In recent years, his valuation has shot up thanks to his career choices, primarily moving to LIV Golf in 2022. Last year, in 2023, he earned a whopping $5,057,192 from the PGA Tour and approximately $17.7 million from LIV Golf. Koepkaâ€™s net worth is presently estimated to be $50 million, as per many websites. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s career timeline Brooks Koepka turned pro in 2012, and the 2014â€“15 season was the first ever season that he competed on the PGA Tour. He had a successful run on the Tour, where he clenched eight victories while he was a pro competing on the American Tour. In 2022, the golfer decided to leave the American Tour and start playing for LIV Golf. He signed a deal for approximately $100 million. Since then, he has been competing there and is having a successful time, having won three times so far and earning over $17 million in just 2023. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s controversies Throughout his career, Koepka has been in the media for controversies. Perhaps his biggest was when he jumped ship and left the PGA Tour to sign with LIV Golf. For this, the golf pro faced the same consequences as all the other defectors: he was banned indefinitely from competing in any PGA Tour events. Moreover, he faced heavy scrutiny from the public for turning his back on the tour. To date, Koepka has dealt with the consequences of his switch, with fans lashing out at him and trolling him at every possible opportunity. At the 2023 Masters, too, the controversy didn&#8217;t leave Koepka alone. During the first round of the event, the defector had a brilliant round, carding 32 on his front nine. But at the 15th hole, a storm began brewing. The golfer had used a 5-iron at the 231-yard &#8216;Firethorn&#8217;. He ended the hole with a birdie, and as he and his longtime caddie, Rickie Elliott, were walking away, the caddie was caught on camera mouthing &#8220;five&#8221; to Gary Woodland&#8217;s caddie. As part of Rule 10-2a, neither players nor their caddies may advise any competitors playing at the table. And many deemed that Elliot had done exactly that. Brooks, too, stood by Elliot and denied any such occurrence of unfair conduct. Eventually, the Masters officials too deemed there to be &#8220;no breach of the rules.&#8221; Many couldn&#8217;t help but notice that Koepka is a controversy yet again! Despite his controversy at the event, Koepka had a wonderful game. Ending the event on Sunday tied for second, he, of course, didn&#8217;t get what he wanted but still played some spectacular golf. It was a huge comeback despite him not grabbing the Green Jacket, considering that in 2022 he had failed to even make the cut at Augusta. Surprisingly, the event that began with a storm for him ended with a blast! Brooks Koepkaâ€™s partnerships and endorsements As mentioned earlier, Koepka is currently worth nearly $50 million. Along with his approximately $100 million contract with LIV Golf and on-the-course earnings, Koepka also has many lucrative sponsorships in his bag. May 19, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Brooks Koepka stands on the fifteenth green during a practice round for the PGA Championship golf tournament at Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Resort. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters From multi-year contracts with Srixon to partnerships with Michelob Ultra, Rolex, NetJets, and Nike, the golf pro makes tonsâ€”and certainly millionsâ€”while not playing golf too! Brooks Koepkaâ€™s career stats Koepka is undoubtedly one of the most skilled golfers in the world, and his stats prove just that. He holds several records, and ever since turning pro in 2012, he has amassed several wins. With 17 professional victories, the golfer has won on five different tours, nine of which came on the PGA Tour, six on the European Tour, four on the Challenge Tour, two in Japan on the Japan Golf Tour, and three times on LIV Golf since his defection in 2022. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s records Brooks Koepkaâ€™s major victoriesâ€”the US Open in 2017, the 2018 US Open, the 2018 PGA Championship, the 2019 PGA Championship, and the 2023 PGA Championshipâ€”marked the highlight of his career. Jun 14, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Brooks Koepka addresses the media during a press conference for the U.S. Open golf tournament at The Country Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Those wins also made him the first-ever golfer to win back-to-back majors at the same time by defending the US Open and the PGA Championship. At the other two majors too, Koepka has come quite close to victory, with a T4 finish at the 2019 Open Championship and a T2 finish at the Masters both in 2019 and 2023. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s major achievements and awards The achievements of the American golf star stand testament to his splendid golf skills. In 2014, the golf pro won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year award, an award presented annually by the European Tour for the best newcomer in its ranks. Three years later, he also won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award and, in that season, led the Tourâ€™s earnings leaderboard with $7,094,047. His streak of great performances continued during those years, and he won PGA Player of the Year in 2018 and 2019. With his win at Oak Hill in 2023, Brooks Koepka became the first LIV golfer to win a major tournament. Notably, he was also the only LIV golfer to be part of the 2023 Ryder Cup. He was chosen as the captainâ€™s pick to be a part of the American squad. Brooks Koepkaâ€™s charity and foundation The $50 million man has gained a lot of wealth in recent times, and with that, he has realized his need to give back to the community as well. With that in mind, in 2019, the golf pro set up the Brooks Koepka Foundation, which is dedicated to helping &#8220;children facing challenges with a focus on enhancing health and wellness, resources, and community betterment,&#8221; as per its website. Established at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Brooks Koepka Foundation has done a lot in the past four years. From raising $450,000 for the Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas to serving lunch and fellowship to local South Florida hospitals and even funding over $200,000 for the COVID-19 response relief, Koepka has been constantly helping others through his foundation. The golfer also introduced â€œ12 Days of Brooksmas,â€ wherein his foundation would give $1,200 to 12 different nonprofits, both locally and nationwide! The officially launched Brooks Koepka Foundation merchandise line offers 100% proceeds for its mission to help children with challenges. 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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Dustin Johnson?Â </b></h2>
Dustin Hunter Johnson, also known as DJ, is an American professional golfer who currently plays on LIV Golf. One of the most prominent golfers of current times, Johnson picked up the sport at a very young age. Among his many accomplishments are two major victories and appearances for the US national team. Let's dive in to learn about Johnson's family, career wins, earnings, and more!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Early LifeÂ </b></h2>
Dustin Johnson was born on June 22, 1984, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant. He was the eldest of three children and has two siblings, Austin and Laurie. His father was a professional golfer and ran a pro shop. Johnson's grandfather, Art Whisnant, was an All-ACC basketball player in South Carolina. As a result, the golfer was athletic from a very young age.

It is no surprise that his father introduced him to the game of golf at the tender age of six. He soon started showing his golfing talent and, in the seventh grade, became a member of the Irmo High School varsity team.

[caption id="attachment_775288" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-775288" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-22T152608Z_673151991_UP1EH9M16VI0W_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-RYDERCUP.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson at Ryder Cup" width="1920" height="1304" /> Golf - The 2020 Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. - September 22, 2021 Team USA's Dustin Johnson poses for a team group ahead of a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder[/caption]

The golfer's swing is mostly self-learned. He had grown up witnessing the swings of other players at the Weed Hill Driving Range in Columbia. His father was a Club pro and would take him along to the range. Johnson's brother, Austin, is his longtime caddie and was on the bag during his 2020 Masters win.

The young Dustin's golfing career began to show promise as he set a record at the Coldstream Country Club in Irmo and Golden Hills Golf &amp; Country Club for shooting a pair of 64 on two consecutive days.

Johnson later transferred to Dutch Fork High School, and after graduating, he enrolled at Coastal Carolina University to pursue sports management. But his eyes were set on something differentâ€”the PGA Tour. During his university days, Johnson trained under Allen Terrell, who guided the then-young talent toward achieving prestigious titles such as the Monroe Invitational, the Northeast Amateur and All-Big South honors at the Big South Conference Championship in his freshman year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Wife and Children</b></h2>
The LIV Golfer met his now wife, Paulina Gretzky, daughter of the legendary NHL star Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones, in 2013. The two started dating just before the 2013 PGA Tour season and by August of that year, Johnson popped the question to Gretzky, and the couple got engaged.

[caption id="attachment_1440505" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1440505" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0024394749h.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky" width="1920" height="1254" /> Johnson celebrates with partner, son after winning U.S. Open Dustin Johnson (C) of the United States celebrates with partner Paulina Gretzky (L) and their son Tatum after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 19, 2016. Johnson claimed his first major title. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY<br /><br />[/caption]

Then, in 2015, they welcomed their first child, Tatum Gretzky Johnson, on January 19. In the summer of 2017, the family of three became four with their second son, River Jones Johnson, on June 14th. The two finally decided to tie the knot on April 23, 2022. Paulina Gretzky never shied away from showing her love and support for her golf husband, she frequently posts about the couple on her Instagram and also took up the role of his caddie at the Master Par 3 contest in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â </b></h2>
According to Forbes, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $107 million. The American has earned an estimated $102 million from prize winnings from tournaments and an additional $ million through endorsements. His $125 million move to LIV has also greatly boosted his earnings. The LIV golfer also made it to the 2023 edition of Forbes's The World's Highest-Paid Athletes and was given the sixth spot on the list.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Amateur CareerÂ </b></h2>
Dustin Johnson played collegiate golf at Coastal Carolina University. His grandmother, Carole Jones, had called up the institute's coach, Allen Terrell, to explain how badly DJ wished to pursue golf.

As an amateur golfer, Johnson won the Monroe Invitational and the Northeast Amateur in 2007. He was also part of the victorious Walker Cup and Palmer Cup teams in 2007.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Pro career</b></h2>
Dustin Johnson turned pro in 2007. He went on to earn his PGA Tour card by tying for 14th place at the 2007 qualifying school. In October of 2008, he won his first PGAT title at the Turning Stone Resort Championship in upstate New York.

Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to script several professional victories. He became No. 1 on the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time ever after winning the Genesis Open in February of 2017. With that win, he also became the only golfer besidesÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Tiger Woods</a>Â andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-nicklaus/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jack Nicklaus</a>Â to claim a title in each of their first seasons.

[caption id="attachment_984659" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-984659" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-26T170131Z_497218184_MT1USATODAY17969739_RTRMADP_3_PGA-WORLD-GOLF-CHAMPIONSHIPS-DELL-TECHNOLOGIES-MATCH-PLAY-FOURTH-ROUND.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson LIV Golf" width="1920" height="1485" /> Mar 26, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports (Courtesy: Reuters)[/caption]

Before defecting to LIV, the golfer won 24 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major wins. He also claimed nine wins on the DP World Tour. Johnson is the first player to win each of the four World Golf Championship events. He has won it six times, and only Tiger Woods has more wins than him.

After joining the Saudi-backed league, Johnson brought home his first LIV silverware at the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational in Boston, and he went on to become the season-long Individual Champion of that year. The following year, he added another title to his winning list after defeating Cameron Smith at the 2023 LIV Golf Tulsa. His latest win came on the Vegas greens, as the 4Aces skipper <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-dustin-johnson-redemption-arc-complete-with-liv-golf-las-vegas-win-brooks-koepka-s-smash-gc-steals-team-title/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won the title of Individual Champion at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas</a> after carding a total of 12 under 198 at Las Vegas Country Club.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Since joining LIV Golf, DJ has seen exponential growth in his net worth, mostly due to his on-field earnings but his off-field earnings, which included various partnerships and brand endorsements, have been a major contributor as well. Many big brands, including BodyArmor, Hublot, NetJets, Perfect Practice, and TaylorMade have signed Johnson. The Royal Bank of Canada also sponsors the 39-year-old golfer. In February of 2023, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-better-for-us-to-part-ways-liv-golf-defector-dustin-johnson-finally-spills-beans-on-his-separation-with-longtime-sponsor-adidas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Johnson and Adidas mutually ended their long-term partnership.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Move to LIV Golf</b></h2>
In May 2022, it was announced that Johnson would be competing at the LIV Golf Invitational Series from June 9â€“11. Days later, he resigned from the PGA Tour and<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-why-liv-golf-wont-be-paying-dustin-johnson-his-125m-upfront/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> joined LIV for a reported sum of $125 million.</a>

In the Saudi-backed LIV league, Johnson captains the 4Aces GC team. The golfer won his first individual LIV tournament in Boston on September 5, 2022. He got his second win at LIV Tulsa in May of 2023. DJ ended his eight-month-long winless streak with a win at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Career stats</b></h2>
The American golfer turned pro in 2007 and earned his PGA Tour in 2008. He has played in 311 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 311 events in which Johnson participated, he made the cut for 254 of the events. DJ has also been the runner-up 16 times and has 9 third-place finishes. Looking at his top-five finishes, the number comes up to 70 and McIlroy has 116 top-10 finishes.

Johnson has made five appearances (2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020) at the Ryder as a part of Team USA.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Records</b></h2>
The American golfer has won two majors so far: the 2016 US Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. The 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club was his first win in 29 major appearances. During that tournament, the golfer was rewarded with a one-shot penalty, which came under scrutiny from many players, including <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jordan-spieth/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jordan Spieth</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rory-mcilroy/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rory McIlroy</a>, andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rickie-fowler/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Rickie Fowler</a>.

With his 72-hole scoring total of 268 at Augusta National, Johnson broke the Masters record of 270. Tiger Woods set the record in 1997 and Jordan Spieth tied it in 2015. His tally of four bogeys was also the fewest in tournament history.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1194442" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-09-04T233133Z_1662473310_MT1USATODAY18988770_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-LIV-GOLF-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Dustin Johnson poses after winning the induvidual trophy at the LIV Boston event" />

DJ has been ranked as the world no. 1 on the OWGR for 64 consecutive weeks and the number 1 spot was held by him for more than 130 weeks. Over his illustrious golf career, Johnson has been able to showcase his golfing prowess all around the world and has won at least one worldwide event each year during the span of 2008â€“13 and 2015â€“2021.

Upon joining the breakaway league in 2022, Johnson also became the only player to score points in all seven regular-season LIV Golf events that year. The two-time major champion also became the fifth American in the history of the Ryder Cup to win all five matches in a single Ryder Cup.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s National team appearances</strong></h2>
Johnson was part of the USA's Ryder Cup team five times in his career, including the victorious squads of 2016 and 2021. In 2021, Team USA beat defending champion Europe by 19-0 at Whistling Straits, with Johnson going 5-0-0. He further won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for his contribution.

Johnson was also part of the victorious Presidents Cup teams of 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
The Dustin Johnson Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of supporting youth initiatives while also promoting and supporting youth and college golf programs. The foundation is set to host the 2021 edition of the DJ World Junior Golf Championship, where all funds raised will go towards providing scholarships and equipment to youth in need.

Johnson had also competed in multiple charity golf exhibition games, with the most recent one being in May 2020, when he joined forces with a fellow pro, Rory McIlroy, to raise funds for coronavirus relief.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Dustin Johnson</b><b>â€™s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dustinjohnsongolf/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@dustinjohnsongolf</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://twitter.com/DJohnsonPGA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@DJohnsonPGA</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/DustinJohnsonPGA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dustin Johnson</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="http://www.dustinjohnson.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.dustinjohnson.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Dustin Hunter Johnson</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Â DJ</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">June 22, 1984</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">39</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">6 feet, 4 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">190 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Austin Johnson and Laurie Johnson</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Estimated to be $107 million</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Paulina Gretzky</td>
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Dustin Johnson

Who is Dustin Johnson?Â  Dustin Hunter Johnson, also known as DJ, is an American professional golfer who currently plays on LIV Golf. One of the most prominent golfers of current times, Johnson picked up the sport at a very young age. Among his many accomplishments are two major victories and appearances for the US national team. Let&#8217;s dive in to learn about Johnson&#8217;s family, career wins, earnings, and more! Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Dustin Johnson was born on June 22, 1984, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant. He was the eldest of three children and has two siblings, Austin and Laurie. His father was a professional golfer and ran a pro shop. Johnson&#8217;s grandfather, Art Whisnant, was an All-ACC basketball player in South Carolina. As a result, the golfer was athletic from a very young age. It is no surprise that his father introduced him to the game of golf at the tender age of six. He soon started showing his golfing talent and, in the seventh grade, became a member of the Irmo High School varsity team. Golf &#8211; The 2020 Ryder Cup &#8211; Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. &#8211; September 22, 2021 Team USA&#8217;s Dustin Johnson poses for a team group ahead of a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder The golfer&#8217;s swing is mostly self-learned. He had grown up witnessing the swings of other players at the Weed Hill Driving Range in Columbia. His father was a Club pro and would take him along to the range. Johnson&#8217;s brother, Austin, is his longtime caddie and was on the bag during his 2020 Masters win. The young Dustin&#8217;s golfing career began to show promise as he set a record at the Coldstream Country Club in Irmo and Golden Hills Golf &amp; Country Club for shooting a pair of 64 on two consecutive days. Johnson later transferred to Dutch Fork High School, and after graduating, he enrolled at Coastal Carolina University to pursue sports management. But his eyes were set on something differentâ€”the PGA Tour. During his university days, Johnson trained under Allen Terrell, who guided the then-young talent toward achieving prestigious titles such as the Monroe Invitational, the Northeast Amateur and All-Big South honors at the Big South Conference Championship in his freshman year. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Wife and Children The LIV Golfer met his now wife, Paulina Gretzky, daughter of the legendary NHL star Wayne Gretzky and Janet Jones, in 2013. The two started dating just before the 2013 PGA Tour season and by August of that year, Johnson popped the question to Gretzky, and the couple got engaged. Johnson celebrates with partner, son after winning U.S. Open Dustin Johnson (C) of the United States celebrates with partner Paulina Gretzky (L) and their son Tatum after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on June 19, 2016. Johnson claimed his first major title. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Then, in 2015, they welcomed their first child, Tatum Gretzky Johnson, on January 19. In the summer of 2017, the family of three became four with their second son, River Jones Johnson, on June 14th. The two finally decided to tie the knot on April 23, 2022. Paulina Gretzky never shied away from showing her love and support for her golf husband, she frequently posts about the couple on her Instagram and also took up the role of his caddie at the Master Par 3 contest in 2023. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Net Worth 2024Â  According to Forbes, Johnson has an estimated net worth of $107 million. The American has earned an estimated $102 million from prize winnings from tournaments and an additional $ million through endorsements. His $125 million move to LIV has also greatly boosted his earnings. The LIV golfer also made it to the 2023 edition of Forbes&#8217;s The World&#8217;s Highest-Paid Athletes and was given the sixth spot on the list. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Amateur CareerÂ  Dustin Johnson played collegiate golf at Coastal Carolina University. His grandmother, Carole Jones, had called up the institute&#8217;s coach, Allen Terrell, to explain how badly DJ wished to pursue golf. As an amateur golfer, Johnson won the Monroe Invitational and the Northeast Amateur in 2007. He was also part of the victorious Walker Cup and Palmer Cup teams in 2007. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Pro career Dustin Johnson turned pro in 2007. He went on to earn his PGA Tour card by tying for 14th place at the 2007 qualifying school. In October of 2008, he won his first PGAT title at the Turning Stone Resort Championship in upstate New York. Since his debut, Johnson has gone on to script several professional victories. He became No. 1 on the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time ever after winning the Genesis Open in February of 2017. With that win, he also became the only golfer besidesÂ Tiger WoodsÂ andÂ Jack NicklausÂ to claim a title in each of their first seasons. Mar 26, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports (Courtesy: Reuters) Before defecting to LIV, the golfer won 24 titles on the PGA Tour, including two major wins. He also claimed nine wins on the DP World Tour. Johnson is the first player to win each of the four World Golf Championship events. He has won it six times, and only Tiger Woods has more wins than him. After joining the Saudi-backed league, Johnson brought home his first LIV silverware at the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational in Boston, and he went on to become the season-long Individual Champion of that year. The following year, he added another title to his winning list after defeating Cameron Smith at the 2023 LIV Golf Tulsa. His latest win came on the Vegas greens, as the 4Aces skipper won the title of Individual Champion at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas after carding a total of 12 under 198 at Las Vegas Country Club. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Since joining LIV Golf, DJ has seen exponential growth in his net worth, mostly due to his on-field earnings but his off-field earnings, which included various partnerships and brand endorsements, have been a major contributor as well. Many big brands, including BodyArmor, Hublot, NetJets, Perfect Practice, and TaylorMade have signed Johnson. The Royal Bank of Canada also sponsors the 39-year-old golfer. In February of 2023, Johnson and Adidas mutually ended their long-term partnership. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Move to LIV Golf In May 2022, it was announced that Johnson would be competing at the LIV Golf Invitational Series from June 9â€“11. Days later, he resigned from the PGA Tour and joined LIV for a reported sum of $125 million. In the Saudi-backed LIV league, Johnson captains the 4Aces GC team. The golfer won his first individual LIV tournament in Boston on September 5, 2022. He got his second win at LIV Tulsa in May of 2023. DJ ended his eight-month-long winless streak with a win at 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Career stats The American golfer turned pro in 2007 and earned his PGA Tour in 2008. He has played in 311 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 311 events in which Johnson participated, he made the cut for 254 of the events. DJ has also been the runner-up 16 times and has 9 third-place finishes. Looking at his top-five finishes, the number comes up to 70 and McIlroy has 116 top-10 finishes. Johnson has made five appearances (2010, 2012, 2016, 2018, and 2020) at the Ryder as a part of Team USA. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Records The American golfer has won two majors so far: the 2016 US Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. The 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club was his first win in 29 major appearances. During that tournament, the golfer was rewarded with a one-shot penalty, which came under scrutiny from many players, including Jordan Spieth,Â Rory McIlroy, andÂ Rickie Fowler. With his 72-hole scoring total of 268 at Augusta National, Johnson broke the Masters record of 270. Tiger Woods set the record in 1997 and Jordan Spieth tied it in 2015. His tally of four bogeys was also the fewest in tournament history. DJ has been ranked as the world no. 1 on the OWGR for 64 consecutive weeks and the number 1 spot was held by him for more than 130 weeks. Over his illustrious golf career, Johnson has been able to showcase his golfing prowess all around the world and has won at least one worldwide event each year during the span of 2008â€“13 and 2015â€“2021. Upon joining the breakaway league in 2022, Johnson also became the only player to score points in all seven regular-season LIV Golf events that year. The two-time major champion also became the fifth American in the history of the Ryder Cup to win all five matches in a single Ryder Cup. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s National team appearances Johnson was part of the USA&#8217;s Ryder Cup team five times in his career, including the victorious squads of 2016 and 2021. In 2021, Team USA beat defending champion Europe by 19-0 at Whistling Straits, with Johnson going 5-0-0. He further won the inaugural Nicklaus-Jacklin Award for his contribution. Johnson was also part of the victorious Presidents Cup teams of 2011, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Charity and Foundation The Dustin Johnson Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of supporting youth initiatives while also promoting and supporting youth and college golf programs. The foundation is set to host the 2021 edition of the DJ World Junior Golf Championship, where all funds raised will go towards providing scholarships and equipment to youth in need. Johnson had also competed in multiple charity golf exhibition games, with the most recent one being in May 2020, when he joined forces with a fellow pro, Rory McIlroy, to raise funds for coronavirus relief. Dustin Johnsonâ€™s Social Media Accounts Rory McIlroyâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram @dustinjohnsongolf  Twitter @DJohnsonPGA  Facebook Dustin Johnson  Website www.dustinjohnson.com  &nbsp;  Personal Information  Full Name Dustin Hunter Johnson  Popular Name Â DJ  Date of Birth June 22, 1984  Birth Place Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.  Age 39  Height 6 feet, 4 inches  Weight 190 lbs  Parents Scott Johnson and Kandee Nee Whisnant  Siblings Austin Johnson and Laurie Johnson  Nationality American  Net Worth Estimated to be $107 million  Spouse Paulina Gretzky  Relationship/Martial Status Married  Children Tatum Gretzky Johnson and River Jones Johnson  Profession Golfer  &nbsp;

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<h2><b>Tiger Woods 2024: Net Worth, Family, and Career</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements.

Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals was with Nike, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-tiger-woods-parts-ways-with-nike-fractured-deal-becomes-a-reality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which came to an end after a 27-year partnership</a> that began in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $60 million in endorsements alone in 2023.

[caption id="attachment_1123251" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1123251" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-07-10T105851Z_1035672675_UP1EI7A0UI10A_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1319" /> Golf - 150th Open Championship - St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs[/caption]

Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006, he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasnâ€™t the end of it at all! He further <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-where-does-tiger-woods-live-inside-his-54-million-mega-mansion-with-two-private-docks-tiger-woods-house-jupiter-florida-mansion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property</a>.

Woods also bought both his parents' houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida, for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl's names.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woodsâ€™s Early Life</b></h2>
Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, â€œTiger,â€ which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies.

From a very young age, Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitate his swing. His skills with a club were amazing, and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy.

By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded.

[caption id="attachment_771019" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-771019 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-95490625.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods and Earl Woods" width="1920" height="1370" /> Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage)[/caption]

Tigerâ€™s father, Earl, was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach, on the other hand, was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years.

In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two years and pursued a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996, taking his first steps toward becoming the golf legend that he's now known as.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woodsâ€™s Family and His Kids</b></h2>
Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although he was born an American citizen, Woods's heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. The couple were married for 37 years until Earl sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006.

[caption id="attachment_936305" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-936305" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1021662-1.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods with his father and mother" width="1920" height="1372" /> 25 Jan 1998: Tiger Woods with his parents Kultida and Earl Woods at the Johnnie Walker Classic at Blue Canyon Golf Club, Thailand. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT[/caption]

Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woodsâ€™ eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961.

Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods and Elinâ€™s second child, was born on February 8, 2009.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Dating History</b></h2>
In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-what-does-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-do-for-a-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elin Nordegren, a former model</a>. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later, they <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-where-is-she-now-and-what-caused-the-downfall-of-their-relationship-update-tiger-woods-ex-wife-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went through a very public and scandalous divorce.</a>

[caption id="attachment_1499957" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1499957 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98066054.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1344" /> Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin.

Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier,Â <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lindsey-vonn/">Lindsey Vonn</a>. The two made an attractive athlete-power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles.

Woods also dated Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a playerâ€™s spouse credential at the Presidentâ€™s Cup. The pair broke up in 2023. Following their breakup, Herman also filed a lawsuit against Woods to revoke the non-disclosure agreement she signed when the couple initially started dating. Herman cited the Speak Out Act in her lawsuit, which permits the nullification of NDAs in cases of sexual assault or harassment. However, she later dropped the lawsuit.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Awards and Achievements</b></h2>
Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golfâ€™s history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead.

Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_996666" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996666 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1145859155.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1223" /> AUGUSTA, GEORGIA â€“ APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date gotten his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships.

The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1 at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through strong resolve, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-crazy-fitness-routine-that-made-him-a-golf-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tons of training, and rigorous hard work</a>,Â the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Documentary</b></h2>
All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. Tiger, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport.

The documentary also explores Woodsâ€™ relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Car Accidents</b></h2>
Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009, when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as <em>â€œserious.â€</em>

Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him.

In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour star found the resolve to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-augusta-national-drops-huge-hint-at-tiger-woods-participation-at-2022-masters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compete in major championships in 2022.</a>

Woods's health struggles continued as he <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-the-masters-tournament-agony-at-augusta-tiger-woods-breaks-millions-of-hearts-with-gut-wrenching-announcement-at-the-masters/?utm_source=website%2F&amp;utm_medium=dive_deeper&amp;utm_campaign=internal_links" target="_blank" rel="noopener">withdrew from the Masters in April 2023</a> due to a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis. After nearly an eight-month-long hiatus, the 82-time PGA Tour winner made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy</strong></h2>
Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It was first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million studentsâ€™ lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%.

The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge.

<strong>Tiger Woods Social Media</strong>Â Â <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigerwoods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>,Â <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tiger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a href="https://tigerwoods.com/contact-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Name</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Born</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">12/30/1975</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Cypress, California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Education</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Stanford University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Parents</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Earl Woods

Kultida Woods</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Kids</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Sam Alexis Woods

Charlie Axel Woods</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Divorced</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Height</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">6â€™1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Weight</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">185 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Caddy</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Rob McNamara</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Achievements</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">15 Major Championship Wins

82 PGA Tour Wins

683 weeks as World Rank 1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods 2024: Net Worth, Family, and Career Tiger Woods&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements. Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals was with Nike, which came to an end after a 27-year partnership that began in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $60 million in endorsements alone in 2023. Golf &#8211; 150th Open Championship &#8211; St Andrews, Scotland, Britain &#8211; July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006, he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasnâ€™t the end of it at all! He further went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property. Woods also bought both his parents&#8217; houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida, for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl&#8217;s names. Tiger Woodsâ€™s Early Life Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, â€œTiger,â€ which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies. From a very young age, Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitate his swing. His skills with a club were amazing, and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy. By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded. Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage) Tigerâ€™s father, Earl, was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach, on the other hand, was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years. In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two years and pursued a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996, taking his first steps toward becoming the golf legend that he&#8217;s now known as. Tiger Woodsâ€™s Family and His Kids Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although he was born an American citizen, Woods&#8217;s heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. The couple were married for 37 years until Earl sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006. 25 Jan 1998: Tiger Woods with his parents Kultida and Earl Woods at the Johnnie Walker Classic at Blue Canyon Golf Club, Thailand. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woodsâ€™ eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961. Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods and Elinâ€™s second child, was born on February 8, 2009. Tiger Woods&#8217;s Dating History In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be, Elin Nordegren, a former model. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later, they went through a very public and scandalous divorce. Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin. Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier,Â Lindsey Vonn. The two made an attractive athlete-power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles. Woods also dated Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a playerâ€™s spouse credential at the Presidentâ€™s Cup. The pair broke up in 2023. Following their breakup, Herman also filed a lawsuit against Woods to revoke the non-disclosure agreement she signed when the couple initially started dating. Herman cited the Speak Out Act in her lawsuit, which permits the nullification of NDAs in cases of sexual assault or harassment. However, she later dropped the lawsuit. Tiger Woods&#8217;s Awards and Achievements Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golfâ€™s history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead. Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA â€“ APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date gotten his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships. The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1 at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through strong resolve, tons of training, and rigorous hard work,Â the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself. Tiger Woods Documentary All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. Tiger, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport. The documentary also explores Woodsâ€™ relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max. Tiger Woods&#8217;s Car Accidents Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009, when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as â€œserious.â€ Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him. In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour star found the resolve to compete in major championships in 2022. Woods&#8217;s health struggles continued as he withdrew from the Masters in April 2023 due to a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis. After nearly an eight-month-long hiatus, the 82-time PGA Tour winner made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December 2023. The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It was first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million studentsâ€™ lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%. The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge. Tiger Woods Social MediaÂ Â Instagram,Â Twitter,Â Facebook,Â Website  Name Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods  Born 12/30/1975  Place of Birth Cypress, California  Nationality American  Education Stanford University  Parents Earl Woods Kultida Woods  Kids Sam Alexis Woods Charlie Axel Woods  Marital Status Divorced  Height 6â€™1  Weight 185 lbs  Caddy Rob McNamara  Achievements 15 Major Championship Wins 82 PGA Tour Wins 683 weeks as World Rank 1

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