Ian Baker-Finch
- January 4, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ian Baker-Finch |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 24, 1960(1960-10-24) |
| Age | 64 |
| Birthplace | Nambour |
| Country | Australia |
| Birth City | Queensland |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Ian Baker-Finch Biography
| Name | Ian Baker-Finch |
| Birthday | Oct 24 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place Of Birth | Nambour |
| Home Town | Queensland |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Spouse | Jennie Baker-Finch |
| Children(s) | Hayley Baker-Finch, Laura Baker-Finch |
Ian Baker-Finch is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on October 24, 1960 in Nambour, Queensland, Australia. Australian professional golfer, who went on to become a television announcer. He won The Open Championship 1991.
To win the 1991 Open Championship, he finished two strokes better than Mike Harwood and three strokes better than He finished two strokes ahead of Mike Harwood and three strokes ahead of Fred Couples and Mark O’Meara to capture the 1991 Open Championship..
Baker-Finch turned professional in 1979. He credits Jack Nicklaus as his greatest influence, saying that he based his game on Nicklaus’ book, Golf My Way.
Baker-Finch began his professional career on the PGA Tour of Australasia, winning his first professional tournament, the New Zealand Open, in 1983. That victory earned him an entry to The Open Championship in 1984. He would make headlines by taking the 36-hole lead, holding onto the lead after three rounds but then shooting a disastrous last round 79 to finish ninth, much in the manner of Bobby Clampett who had endured a similar collapse two years previously.
With Jennie, he had two daughters, Hayley & Laura.
Ian Baker-Finch Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ian Baker-Finch is one of the richest Golfer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ian Baker-Finch 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was raised in the same area as He grew up in the same neighborhood as Greg Norman and Wayne Grady., Wayne Grady.
He was tied for sixth place at the 1992 Masters Tournament.
Ian Michael Baker-Finch (born 24 October 1960) is an Australian professional golfer and sports commentator, who is best known for winning The Open Championship in 1991.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Ian Baker-Finch height 6 ft 4 in Ian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ian Baker-Finch Dating?
According to our records, Ian Baker-Finch married to Jennie Baker- Finch. As of December 1, 2023, Ian Baker-Finch’s is not dating anyone.
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The only PGA Tour events Baker-Finch has played since the 1997 Open Championship was the 2001 MasterCard Colonial, where he missed the cut with rounds of 74 and 77, and the same tournament, now named Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial in 2009, again missing the cut with rounds of 68 and 78.
Facts & Trivia
Ian Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Ian Baker-Finch celebrates birthday on October 24 of every year.
After his game deserted him, Baker-Finch turned his interests to careers in broadcasting and golf course design and management. He was hired by ESPN and ABC Sports to commentate on golf tournaments in 1998, and did so until 2006. During this time, Baker-Finch served as the lead analyst for ESPN and as a hole announcer for ABC, though on many occasions he filled in as ABC’s lead analyst. In 2007, he was hired by CBS Sports as a hole announcer, a position he still holds today. On broadcasts he is often known by the nickname “Finchy”.
Where is Ian Baker Finch now?
Personal life. Baker-Finch and his wife, Jennie, have two daughters Hayley and Laura; they live in North Palm Beach, Florida.
What nationality is Ian Baker Finch?
Australian
Who is Greg Norman's wife?
Wife
Who is radar on Sky Sports golf?
Wayne Riley
Nickname| Radar
Born| 17 September 1962 Sydney, Australia
Height| 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Sporting nationality| Australia
When did Ian Baker Finch win the Open?
Baker-Finch fired closing rounds of 64 and 66 to finish two clear of fellow Australian Mike Harwood at Royal Birkdale in 1991 and secure his sole major title in style.