Notah Begay III
- January 10, 2024
- Golfer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Notah Begay III |
| Occupation | Golfer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 14, 1972(1972-09-14) |
| Age | 52 |
| Birthplace | Albuquerque |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New Mexico |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Notah Begay III Biography
| Name | Notah Begay III |
| Birthday | Sep 14 |
| Birth Year | 1972 |
| Place Of Birth | Albuquerque |
| Home Town | New Mexico |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Laura Ansera, Notah Begay II |
| Spouse | Apryl Begay |
Notah Begay III is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on September 14, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Notah Ryan Begay, III (born on September 14 1972) is a Native American professional golfer. He is among the few Native American golfers to have played on the PGA Tour. In 2013, Begay has served as an analyst for The Golf Channel and NBC Sports.
Begay was a winner with two victories in both of his initial two seasons on the PGA Tour. In the period from late September until the beginning of July 2000, which is a span of less than 9 months. He scored 4 PGA Tour wins, with the third and fourth wins occurring in consecutive weeks. Since then, he has been suffering from back pain that caused his fate as professional golfer in question. The year 2005 was the first time he competed under an “Major Medical Exemption” with only a few successes. He also participated in the Nationwide Tour. In the year 2006’s end He was successful in obtaining an entry-level card to on the European Tour from their qualifying school. Then, in December of 2008, he received his card to play in the 2009 PGA Tour season at Q-school.
In 2002, Begay founded NB3 Consulting, which consults with tribal communities looking to build golf courses for the purpose of economic development. Notable courses the company has built includes Sequoyah National, Firekeeper Golf Course, and Sewailo Golf Club.
In 2005, Begay established the non-profit Notah Begay III Foundation. The immediate goal of the foundation was to provide health and wellness education to Native American youth in the form of soccer and golf programs. The broader purpose of the foundation was to stand as a catalyst for change in the Native American community. On August 26, 2008, the foundation hosted the first Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino, a skins golf match to raise money for the foundation. The five players for the tournament were Begay, Stewart Cink, Vijay Singh, Camilo Villegas and Mike Weir. On August 24, 2009, the foundation hosted its second annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino.
in 1998 Begay scored a score of 59 at the 2nd round in the Nike Tour Dominion Open, to be among the golfers who have ever shot an 59 in a professional competition. He was ranked at the top of the Nike Tour money list that year, and earned a spot at the top of the PGA Tour for 1999.
Notah Begay III Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Golfer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Notah Begay III is one of the richest Golfer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Notah Begay III 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Begay is Native American of the Navajo, San Felipe, and Isleta people. The native of Albuquerque completed his studies at Albuquerque Academy in 1990 and received an undergraduate degree in Economics in 1995 at Stanford University.
Begay was was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and graduated from the private school Albuquerque Academy. He was a student at Stanford University, where he was three-time All-American and co-teammate with Tiger Woods. He was part of Stanford’s 1994 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship team. Following graduation, Begay went on to become a professional in 1995.
In January 2000, Begay was arrested for what he admitted, in court, was actually his second DUI incident. He was sentenced to 364 days in jail with all but seven days suspended.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Notah Begay III Dating?
According to our records, Notah Begay III married to Apryl Begay. As of December 1, 2023, Notah Begay III’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Notah Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Notah Begay III celebrates birthday on September 14 of every year.
Did Notah Begay ever win a PGA tournament?
PGA Tour. Begay had a pair of wins in each of his first two seasons on the Tour. From late September 1999 to early July 2000, a period of just over nine months, Begay recorded four PGA Tour wins , with the third and fourth wins coming in successive weeks.
Who is Notah Begay III?
Notah Begay III is one of the most recognizable voices in golf today. He’s served as an analyst for Golf Channel and NBC Sports for the last eight years, but he almost never reached that point because of a drunken mistake from his PGA Tour playing career.
What tribe is Notah Begay III?
Notah Begay III, from the Navajo Nation and San Felipe/Isleta Pueblos , is the only full-blooded Native American to have played on the PGA TOUR, was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
How tall is Notah Begay?
5′ 11″
Why is Notah Begay not playing golf?
The outpouring of concern when Begay’s heart attack was announced April 29 extended beyond Golf Channel and NBC, or the golf world of which he is a part as a commentator, four-time tour winner and former Stanford teammate recognized as big brother of Tiger Woods.