Catrin Nilsmark
- January 4, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Catrin Nilsmark |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 30, 1967(1967-08-30) |
| Age | 57 |
| Birthplace | Gothenburg |
| Country | Sweden |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Catrin Nilsmark Biography
| Name | Catrin Nilsmark |
| Birthday | Aug 30 |
| Birth Year | 1967 |
| Place Of Birth | Gothenburg |
| Birth Country | Sweden |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Fredrik Nilsmark |
| Children(s) | Tuva Augusta Nilsmark, Sigge Nilsmark |
Catrin Nilsmark is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on August 30, 1967 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Catrin Maria Nilsmark (born 30 August 1967) is a Swedish professional golfer who played on both the United States-based LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour.
She has two children, daughter Tuva Augusta and son, Sigge. In the seventh month of her pregnancy in 1997, she competed in the LET tournament Compaq Open in Stockholm, Sweden, finishing lone runner-up to Annika Sörenstam, ahead of third placed Nancy Lopez. The following week, she won on the Swedish Golf Tour.
Her career was interrupted by injuries and pregnancy in 2004, but in 2008, she came back to competitive golf, playing regularly on the Swedish Golf Tour, at the time named SAS Masters Tour, representing Vidbynäs Golf Club and winning twice. She later came to represent Stockholm Golf Club.
She worked as a golf commentator in Sweden at the television channel Viasat Golf 2011–2012.
Nilsmark played in the Solheim Cup in 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998 and 2000, sinking the winning putt in 1992 in Europe’s first victory over the United States. She was the victorious European Solheim Cup captain in 2003 at Barsebäck Golf &Country Club in her native Sweden, despite suffering from a serious back injury and leading the European team walking with crutches on the course, and the losing captain in the 2005 match. She was captain of The 2007 European PING Junior Solheim Cup Team.
Catrin Nilsmark Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Catrin Nilsmark is one of the richest Golfer from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Catrin Nilsmark 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1984 she became the Swedish Youth under-19 Champion. She won the Orange Bowl International Junior Championship in Coral Gables, Florida in December
- She played one year of collegiate golf at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
Nilsmark turned professional in 1987 but her early career was hampered by a whiplash injury sustained in a car accident. She had her maiden LET victory at the 1994 Ford Golf Classic at Woburn Golf and Country Club, England and joined the U.S.-based LPGA Tour in 1995 having tied for 15th at the 1994 LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn exempt status.
She had two victories in 1999. On the Ladies European Tour, she won the Evian Masters in Évian-les-Bains, France, beating Laura Davies, who was at the top of her career, with two strokes. That victory came the year before the tournament became an LPGA co-sanctioned event. It was later designated by the LPGA Tour as a major championship in women’s golf. Nilsmark also won the 1999 Valley of the Stars Championship at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, California on the LPGA Tour, beating Annika Sörenstam in a playoff. Nilsmark finished the year a career best second on the Ladies European Tour and 40th on the LPGA Tour.
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Who is Catrin Nilsmark Dating?
According to our records, Catrin Nilsmark married to Fredrik Nilsmark. As of December 1, 2023, Catrin Nilsmark’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Catrin Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Catrin Nilsmark celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.
Top Facts about Catrin Nilsmark
- Catrin Nilsmark is a retired Swedish professional golfer.
- She was born on November 24, 1967.
- Nilsmark turned pro in 1989 and retired in 2008.
- Her career highlights include winning the Solheim Cup twice as captain.
- She also won six times on the Ladies European Tour.
- Nilsmark played in three Olympic Games for Sweden.
- Her best finish at a major championship was T-2 at the 1999 Women’s British Open.
- She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.
- Nilsmark has worked as a golf commentator and analyst since retiring from playing.
- She is known for her passion for promoting women’s golf globally.