Greg Norman Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Greg Norman Biography

Greg Norman is one of the most popular and richest Golfer who was born on February 10, 1955 in Mount Isla, Australia. The champion golfer was known as the Great White Shark. He was the world’s top golfer in 331 days during a time that began in the year 1976 and stretched over three decades. He was the winner of both the Open Championship in 1986 and 1993, and was admitted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.

His defeat was attributed to He was defeated by Fuzzy Zoeller in an 18-hole playoff at the 1984 US Open. in a 18-hole playoff during the 1984 US Open.

Norman was born in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia to Mervin and Toini Norman. His mother was the daughter of a Finnish carpenter, and his father an electrical engineer. As a youth, he played rugby and cricket and aspired to be a professional surfer. His mother Toini, who had a single-figure handicap, taught the 15-year-old Norman how to golf and allowed him to caddy for her at the Virginia Golf Club in Brisbane. Within about eighteen months, Norman went from a 27 handicap to a scratch handicap. Norman attended Townsville Grammar School in Townsville, Queensland (enrolled 1964) then moved on to Aspley State High School on the north side of Brisbane.

In 1975, at the age of 20, Norman served as assistant professional under Billy McWilliam OAM at Beverley Park Golf Club in Sydney, New South Wales. Shortly thereafter, in the same year, Norman started work as Charlie Earp’s trainee in the Royal Queensland Golf Club pro shop, earning A$38 a week. In 1976, six years after he first began to golf, Norman turned professional as a tournament player. That year he earned his first victory at the West Lakes Classic at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, South Australia. He joined the European Tour in 1977, and had his first victory in a European event that same season, the Martini International, at the Blairgowrie Club in Scotland.

He had two kids along with his spouse Laura who he ended up divorced from in 2007. He later married Kirsten Kutner in the year 2010. He also got wed to tennis legend He had two children with his wife Laura, whom he divorced in 2007. He then married Kirsten Kutner in 2010. He was also married to tennis star Chris Evert for a year. for one year.

NameGreg Norman
First NameGreg
Last NameNorman
OccupationGolfer
BirthdayFebruary 10
Birth Year1955
Place of BirthMount Isla
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Birth CountryAustralia
Birth SignAquarius
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FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
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SpouseKirsten Kutner (m. 2010), Chris Evert (m. 2008–2009), Laura Andrassy (m. 1981–2007)
Children(s)Morgan Leigh Norman, Gregory Norman

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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CUT = missed the halfway cut (3rd round cut in 1977 and 1980 Open Championships)WD = withdrew”T” indicates a tie for a place.

Greg Norman Net Worth

Greg Norman is one of the richest Golfer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Greg Norman's net worth $400 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played both cricket and rugby as a child and was also a pro in surfing.

He placed second in the U.S. Open in both 1985 and 1995.

Gregory John Norman AO (born 10 February 1955) is an Australian professional golfer and entrepreneur who spent 331 weeks as the world’s Number 1 Official World Golf Rankings ranked golfer in the 1980s and 1990s. He has won 89 professional tournaments, including 20 PGA Tour tournaments and two majors: The Open Championships in 1986 and 1993. Norman also earned thirty top-10 finishes and was the runner-up 8 times in majors throughout his career. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001 with the highest percentage of votes (80%) of any golfer to date. In a reference to his blond hair, size, aggressive golf style and his birthplace’s native coastal animal, Norman’s nickname is “The Great White Shark” (often shortened to just “The Shark”), which he earned after his play at the 1981 Masters.

Net Worth$400 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeGolfer
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HouseLiving in own house.

In 1980, Norman earned a sizable victory in the French Open, winning the tournament by ten shots. He won the Scandinavian Enterprise Open in Sweden with a course record of 64 in the final round. Later in 1980, Norman won the Suntory World Match Play Championship. Norman also won his first Australian Open that year, his first of five wins in that event.

Norman had a brief romance with British tennis player Sue Barker before he met Laura Andrassy, an American flight attendant. Norman married Andrassy in July 1981. They had two children—Greg Norman, Jr. and Morgan-Leigh. They divorced in 2006, with Andrassy receiving a $105 million settlement. He married former World No. 1 tennis player Chris Evert on Paradise Island in the Bahamas in June 2008, but they separated after only 15 months and were subsequently divorced. In November 2010, Norman married interior designer Kirsten Kutner on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, with Greg Jr. as his best man. Norman has two grandchildren—Harrison and Hendrix.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Norman is also the brand ambassador and partner to numerous companies including Qantas (a partnership he’s been in since 1976), Cobra Golf, OMEGA, and others.

Norman had a bold and aggressive style of play. He is widely regarded as one of the best drivers of the golf ball in his era. In the fourteen seasons between 1984 and 1997, Norman finished in the top 20 in total driving on the PGA Tour twelve times and in the top 6 nine times (including first in 1988, 1989 and 1993). When driving long and straight off the tee with a persimmon (wood) clubhead in his prime, Norman intimidated many of his fellow professionals. His high ball flight enabled him to carry the ball very long distances. In 2009, Nick Price said: “The best driver I ever saw was Greg Norman.”

Who is Greg Norman Dating?

According to our records, Greg Norman married to Kirsten Kutner (m. 2010), Chris Evert (m. 2008–2009), Laura Andrassy (m. 1981–2007). As of December 1, 2023, Greg Norman’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1981, Norman finished in 4th place on his debut at the Masters in Augusta, finishing just three strokes behind the winner Tom Watson. Norman had a victory in the 1981 British Masters and he won his third Martini International tournament that year as well. In 1982, Norman was the leading money winner on the European Tour. He won three European events that year, including successfully defending his British Masters title. The following year, Norman joined the U.S. PGA Tour.

Top Facts about Greg Norman

  • Greg Norman won 91 professional tournaments worldwide.
  • He spent 331 weeks as the world’s top-ranked golfer.
  • Norman won two Open Championships (1986, 1993).
  • He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2001.
  • Norman has designed over 100 golf courses globally.
  • He earned over $14 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour.
  • Norman founded a successful wine company, Greg Norman Estates.
  • The “Great White Shark” nickname was given to him for his aggressive playstyle.
  • He finished runner-up at the Masters three times (1986, 1987, 1996).
  • Injuries and health issues cut short his playing career in the late ’90s.
  • Facts & Trivia

    Greg Ranked on the list of most popular Golfer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Greg Norman celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.

    In June 1984, Norman won his maiden PGA Tour victory at the Kemper Open, winning by five strokes. He gained worldwide prominence a week later at the 1984 U.S. Open. Norman holed a dramatic 45-foot putt on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with former Masters champion Fuzzy Zoeller. At the next day’s 18-hole playoff, Zoeller would earn a 67-75 victory over Norman. He was able to put the defeat behind him with a victory at the Canadian Open the next month in July for his second win of the year.

    Why is Liv golf so controversial?

    Why is the LIV Golf league controversial? The PIF is essentially the financial arm of the Saudi Arabia government, which has been accused of numerous human-rights violations.

    How much is Liv golf paying Dustin Johnson?

    According to The Telegraph, LIV Golf is set to pay Johnson up to $150 million for stating his commitment to the new golf circuit. Comparatively, Johnson, a former world No. 1 player, ranks third all-time in PGA Tour earnings history… with $73.4 million.

    What does Liv golf mean?

    Q: What is the LIV Golf Invitational Series? A: It is the name of the league or tour that has been commonly referred to as the Saudi Golf League, for which Norman was named commissioner in October.

    Who is behind Liv golf?

    While the London field lacks much of the punch that LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman had initially hoped for, the series still dealt a blow to the tour and the current state of professional golf. Two-time major winner Dustin Johnson was a surprising addition to the London tournament.

    How Old Is Tiger Woods now?

    46 years (December 30, 1975)

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