Byron Nelson
- January 10, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Byron Nelson |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 4, 1912(1912-02-04) |
| Age | 112 |
| Date Of Death | 2006-09-26 |
| Birthplace | Waxahachie |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Byron Nelson Biography
| Name | Byron Nelson |
| Birthday | Feb 4 |
| Birth Year | 1912 |
| Place Of Birth | Waxahachie |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Peggy Nelson , Louise Shofner |
Byron Nelson is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on February 4, 1912 in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. World Golf Hall of Fame member and PGA Tour golfer who won 11 consecutive tournaments starting in 1945. He won five major championships during his career and received numerous trophies. In 1997, he was awarded the PGA Tour Lifetime Achievement Award.
He was born the same year He was born in the same year as Ben Hogan, another legendary golfer who he is often compared to. (another legendary golfer to whom he is often compared).
Louise Shofner was his wife on June 24, 1934. He later married Peggy Simmons, November 15, 1986.
Byron Nelson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Byron Nelson is one of the richest Golfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Byron Nelson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At the age of 11, he almost died of a dangerous form of Typhoid fever.
The Byron Nelson Championship was first PGA event named after a former PGA player.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
Byron Nelson height 6 ft 1 in Byron weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Byron Nelson Dating?
According to our records, Byron Nelson married to Peggy Nelson , Louise Shofner. As of December 1, 2023, Byron Nelson’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Byron Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Byron Nelson celebrates birthday on February 4 of every year.
Top Facts about Byron Nelson
- Won 52 PGA Tour events, including 5 majors.
- Holds record for most consecutive wins (11) in a season.
- Inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
- Served as Ryder Cup captain twice (1965, 1967).
- Co-founded the AT&T Byron Nelson tournament in 1968.
- Earned nickname “Lord Byron” for his elegant swing.
- Retired from competitive golf at age 34 to focus on business ventures.
- Received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004.
- Born and raised in Texas, where he learned to play golf.
- Died at age 94 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
What is the payout for the Byron Nelson?
PosPlayerWinnings
1| K.H. Lee| $1,638,000
2| Jordan Spieth| $991,900
T3| Hideki Matsuyama| $536,900
T3| Sebastian Munoz| $536,900
What was Byron Nelson known for?
Nelson won 54 career victories, including winning two Masters (1937 and 1942), two PGA Championships (1940 and 1945), and the U.S. Open (1939). He is one of the only two golfers to be named “Male Athlete of the Year” twice by the Associated Press, and the World Golf Hall of Fame honored Mr.
Where is the Byron Nelson 2022?
TPC Craig Ranch
How many majors did Byron Nelson win?
Late-career competition, wins From 1947 to 1955 Nelson played in 12 majors and won none. Nelson did win the 1951 Bing Crosby Pro-Am, a PGA Tour event which he had not won before.
How much do caddies make?
A caddie on the PGA Tour receives a base salary — usually around $1,000 to $2,000 — to cover travel expenses. He will earn 5% of the winnings if his golfer finishes outside of the top 10 and 7% of the winnings for a top-10 finish. The caddie earns 10% of winnings when his golfer wins a tournament.