Retief Goosen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Retief Goosen
Occupation	Golfer
Date Of Birth	Feb 3, 1969(1969-02-03)
Age	55
Country	South Africa
Horoscope	Aquarius

Retief Goosen Biography

Retief Goosen is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on February 3, 1969 in South Africa. South African professional golfer who won both the 2001 and 2004 U.S. Open.

He and He and Greg Norman have been recognized as two of the PGA’s greatest golfers. were both recognized as the PGA’s best golfers.

Retief Goosen (born 3 February 1969) is a South African professional golfer. He has won two U.S. Open, in 2001 and 2004, headed the European Tour Order of Merit in 2001 and 2002, and was in the top ten of the world rankings for over 250 weeks between 2001 and 2007. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame, class of 2019.

Goosen turned professional in October 1990, following a win in the South African Amateur Championship of the same year in July. He was medalist at the European Tour’s Qualifying School in 1992 and enjoyed success on the Tour between 1992 and 2000, but it was not until 2001 that he made his name in America with a U.S. Open win on a very tough Southern Hills Country Club golf course. He nearly lost his chance at victory after three putting from 12 feet, missing a two-foot put on the final green, but managed to recover to make a playoff with the 1996 PGA Championship winner Mark Brooks. Goosen dominated the next day’s 18-hole playoff, eventually winning by two strokes. Later that summer, he completed his second wire-to-wire victory of the year at The Scottish Open at Loch Lomond. He finished 2001 with three wins, 11 top-tens and the European Tour Order of Merit and followed it up with another in 2002. He also became the first non-European to win the Order of Merit. After his third win of the 2001 season, he rose to a career-high 11th in the world rankings. In 2002, he won on both the PGA Tour and European Tour for the second straight year, a feat that would last for three more years. He won a second U.S. Open in 2004, where he had 11 one-putts in the final round at a tough test at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. He then rose to his career high world ranking position of 3rd. He won on the PGA Tour each year from 2001 to 2005 with six wins, and he added a seventh win in March 2009 at the Transitions Championship.

In 2001, he married Tracy and they had their first child Leo in 2003.

Retief Goosen Net Worth

Retief Goosen is one of the richest Golfer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Retief Goosen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Just a few weeks after being struck by lightning, he began to play golf at age 15.

For more than 250 weeks, he was among the top 10 Official World Golf Rankings players.

After a week off, Goosen was in contention the week before The Open Championship at the Barclays Scottish Open at Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow. After a first round of 3-under par 68, he shot a second round 63, which was started by an un-Goosen like opening tee shot. He pulled out a 3-wood off the first tee, and barely got the ball airborne as Goosen topped it and put it in the right rough, as a couple of grouse scuttled for cover. It would not shake the unflappable Goosen as he would shoot a second round 63 to pull two clear of Adam Scott after two rounds. He shot a disappointing final round of 73 to finish in a tie for 6th.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Retief Goosen height 5 ft 11 in Retief weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Retief Goosen Dating?

According to our records, Retief Goosen married to Tracy Goosen. As of December 1, 2023, Retief Goosen’s is not dating anyone.

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For the first time since 1999, Goosen did not play in the Masters, as he was outside the Top 50 in the OWGR.

Facts & Trivia

Retief Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Retief Goosen celebrates birthday on February 3 of every year.

Goosen played in the 2000 Presidents Cup where the U.S. team won, but Goosen scored 2 points in total in his 1st appearance in the event.

Top Facts about Retief Goosen

1. Retief Goosen is a South African professional golfer.
2. He has won 33 professional tournaments worldwide.
3. Goosen has won two U.S. Open Championships (2001, 2004).
4. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2019.
5. Goosen has earned over $28 million in career earnings.
6. He turned pro in 1990 and joined the European Tour in 1992.
7. Goosen has represented South Africa in numerous international competitions.
8. He suffered a serious back injury in 2012 but returned to competition.
9. Goosen is known for his smooth putting stroke and accuracy off the tee.
10. He currently resides with his family in Florida, USA.

Is Retief Goosen still married?

Goosen is now married with a son and daughter , and has homes in Virginia Water, Surrey, England and in Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, U.S. as well as retaining residence in Polokwane, South Africa.

How old is Retief Goosen?

53 years (February 3, 1969)

What is in Retief Goosen bag?

• Driver: Callaway Rogue ST, 8.5 degrees.
• 3-wood: Callaway Epic Max, 15 degrees.
• Hybrid (20 degrees): Callaway Apex.
• Irons (3; 5-GW): Callaway X Forged 2018.
• Wedges (56, 60 degrees): Callaway JAWS MD5.
• Putter: Odyssey Eleven.
• Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X.

What country is Retief Goosen from?

South African

Where is Ernie Els these days?

Their main residence is at the Wentworth Estate near Wentworth Golf Club in the south of England. However, they also split time between South Africa and their family home in Jupiter, Florida, in order to get better treatment for Ben’s autism.