Tom Hoge, born on May 25, 1989, is an American professional golfer who turned pro in 2011. Currently ranked 55th in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), Hoge began his career on the Canadian Tour, where he won the 2011 Canadian Tour Players Cup. From 2012 to 2014, he competed on the Web.com Tour (now Korn Ferry), with his best finishes coming as a runner-up at the 2013 BMW Charity Pro-Am and the 2015 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship. Hoge joined the PGA Tour in 2015, and his breakthrough performance came at the 2018 Sony Open in Hawaii, where he shot par in the final round to finish T3 after 36 holes.

He claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, edging out Jordan Spieth by two strokes. In 2023, Hoge made the cut in just one signature event—The Players Championship—where he made history with a 10-under 62 in the third round, ultimately finishing T58. He missed the cut in the other three majors that year. Tom Hoge missed the cut at both the 2022 and 2023 editions of The Open Championship, but he has had notable performances in other major tournaments. His best results include a T39 finish at the 2022 Masters, a T9 finish at the 2022 PGA Championship, and a T43 finish at the 2019 U.S. Open. The 35 YO is once again making it to the headlines of the golf world, and all of this, he credits to his super supportive family.

Meet Tom Hoge’s parents: The PGA Tour Pro’s strongest support system

Tom Hoge was brought up in Fargo, a city in North Dakota by Chuck Hoge and Rhonda Hoge. His father is the American chief financial officer at Life Action Ministries and has been the biggest strength in Tom’s golfing career. His mother is Rhonda Hoge and there is not much information about her on the Internet. Even the PGA Tour Pro golfer does not reveal much about his parents on his social media platforms. His father is an American, and his mother has a Norwegian background. They have always supported his passion for golf ever since he was a child. 

The Hoge family, known for their strong, close-knit bond, has played a crucial role in shaping Tom’s career. Their unwavering support and shared values have not only helped him reach new heights but also kept him grounded amid the pressures of professional sports. On one hand, his father took care of the daily golf sessions for his practice, and his mother helped him in balancing his academic career. This helped him perform exceptionally at Texas Christian University in both fields. 

Tom Hoge also has two siblings, Jerry and Susan. Jerry Hoge shared the same interest as him in golf and would often caddie for his brother during the amateur championships that he took part in. On the other hand, his sister had exceptional track event records during her high school. Additionally, Tom Hoge’s support system extends beyond his blood relations. 

Tom Hoge’s supportive wife Kelly Hoge

Apart from his family members, another ardent supporter of Tom Hoge has been his wife, Kelly Hoge. She is often spotted behind the ropes during his games and has played a pivotal role during his journey. The couple met on a golf course at Rush Creek when he was playing junior golf events in Minnesota. They were in a long-distance relationship in the beginning. However, the moment Kelly Hoge graduated, she joined him on his Korn Ferry Tour ventures. They started dating each other in 2013, and after four years, inflated tied the know in Marco Island, Florida on December 3, 2017. “I always bring up the positives and all the great shots he hit, and never the negativity because golf is such a mental game,” she said.

She even caddied for Jim at the Par-3 content in Augusta National and has also caddied for Jim in a lot of Monday qualifiers during his career, like the 2022 Honda Classic. However, Kelly Hoge makes sure that she never discusses golf with Tom Hoge because she does not want him to bring back work at home. They even take the opportunity of visiting different golf courses as a time to spend together, doing what both of them enjoy the most – traveling around the world. What are your thoughts on the relationship that Tom Hoge has with his family? Let us know in the comments section below!