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<h2>Ian Poulter 2023: Net worth, career and car collection</h2>
Over the past decades, there have been many international stars who have played on the PGA Tour. The Englishman, Ian Poulter, too, is one of them. Having spent 18 years playing on the PGA Tour and well over two decades playing on the European Tour, the 47-year-old has proven himself to be quite a skilled golfer. And his jump to LIV Golf last year only added to his fame! Dive deeper with us into details about the British golf star.
<h2><strong>Ian Poulter: Net worth in 2023</strong></h2>
Ever since turning pro in 1996, Poulter has gone on to amass a lot of wealth. From huge course winnings to money pouring in from his partnerships with sponsors, the Englishman has certainly grown financially over the years. In fact, presently, he is among the top 20 wealthiest golfers in the world with his $60 million valuation as per Celebrity Net Worth.

[caption id="attachment_628402" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-628402 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-04-07T153154Z_2018368122_UP1EH471753VE_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-MASTERS.jpg" alt="Ian Poulter" width="1920" height="1310" /> Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 7, 2021 England's Ian Poulter walks off the 10th tee during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder[/caption]

Poulter?s net worth has seen a significant bump in recent years. Just 5 years ago, it was estimated to be between $40 million and $45 million. Clearly, monetarily, things have been good for the golf pro of late. And that certainly can be credited to his move to LIV Golf last summer.

His huge career earnings over the years are also big contributors to Poulter?s whopping net worth. On the PGA Tour alone, he made $28,209,697 from the 321 events he competed in since turning pro. And in just one year at LIV, he?s gone on to add even more to his on-course earnings. Having played in just a handful of events on the breakaway tour, the pro has already won $3,684,333!
<h2><strong>Ian Poulter: PGA contract in 2023 and career update</strong></h2>
Last summer, Ian was part of the small cohort of golf pros who left the PGA Tour and defected over to LIV Golf. One of his biggest reasons to jump ship was the money the Saudi-backed league offered. Besides his multi-million-dollar contract, they also guaranteed a payout in every event, and that seemed like too good an offer for the Britisher to turn down.

Since his switch in leagues, Poulter hasn?t seen a lot of success in the LIV league. He ranked 29th out of the 68-player roster of the new series last year in the overall rankings. But despite that, he made well over $3 million. He?s still looking for his first top-10 individual finish, although his team has already been placed three times in the top three out of ten events.

Poulter's choice to jump ship also saw him banned from the PGA Tour indefinitely. Upon leaving the Tour, he suffered the same suspension as the rest of the defectors: a permanent ban from all Tour events. Despite that, the LIV golfers are now allowed to compete in the majors as long as they qualify for its field.

Moreover, the players who were part of the European Tour were allowed to compete in its events, but a recent ruling regarding the matter has not left the decision up to the DP World Tour authorities, so Poulter?s run there too may just be over.
<h2>Poulter's early life and family background</h2>
Poulter was born on January 10, 1976, in Hitchin, England, to Terry and Theresa Poulter. He was brought up in England, and he chose to follow golf early on. In fact, his father was a fairly good golfer, and had a single-digit handicap. His brother, Danny Poulter, also happens to be a golf pro. It's safe to say the game was in his genes!

[caption id="attachment_641303" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-641303 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-04-15T214645Z_720974558_MT1USATODAY15901607_RTRMADP_3_PGA-RBC-HERITAGE-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="Ian Poulter" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 15, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Ian Poulter putts on the green of the second hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

When the LIV Golf star turned four, his father gifted him a cut-down 3-wood, which was his first introduction to the sport. Ever since then, it?s all he could think about, and he chose to make a career out of it.

In 1995, Poulter's life changed drastically. Not only did he become a professional golfer that year, but he also met the love of his life, Katie. Back then, she was a nurse, and the two immediately hit it off. Fast forward 12 years, and the two tied the knot in 2017.

Ian and Katie have four children together: Aimee-Leigh, Luke, Lily-Mai, and Joshua. His youngest, Joshua, is now 10 years old and was born in 2012. Both Ian and Katie have done their best throughout the golf pro's career to shield their children from the light of the media, and have been quite successful in doing so.

Despite that, one thing was clear. Poulter was a family man through and through. Amid his busy touring schedule, he still always found ways to spend time at home with his five favorite people, earning himself the title of ?the family man.?
<h2><strong>Ian Poulter's early golf career</strong></h2>
After discovering his interest in the sport at a very young age, his love for it only grew over time. It wasn?t long before he decided to become a professional golfer! Chasing his dream, Poulter went on to attend college at Barclay School, where he continued to practice and play the sport competitively.

But things didn?t always come easily for him. In the beginning, he was unable to secure a place as a pro at any private club; hence, he joined the Chesfield Downs Golf Club as an assistant pro and a golf shop manager of all things to stay close to the sport.

Moving on from here, Poulter joined Leighton Buzzard Golf Club as an assistant pro and began teaching the children there for a pound for each lesson. Eventually, the Britisher went on and kicked off his career in the professional golf world, where he partnered up with the world's most famous swing coach, David Leadbetter.

Poulter's time in training and his dedication undoubtedly paid off, especially in international events like the Ryder Cup. He earned himself quite a huge reputation showcasing his skill at the biennial event, and to date is best known for helping the international side secure multiple wins at the Ryder Cup.
<h2><strong>Ian Poulter: PGA golf career</strong></h2>
Despite turning pro in 1995, it wasn?t until over a decade later, in 2005, that he earned himself a PGA Tour card and began competing on both the European as well as the PGA Tour. He played on the PGA Tour for nearly two decades and did quite well for himself, securing three wins and 52 top-10 finishes over the years.

[caption id="attachment_597447" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-597447 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210328163231/GettyImages-976544566.jpg" alt="Ian Poulter" width="1920" height="1250" /> SOUTHAMPTON, NY - JUNE 16: Ian Poulter of England lets go of his club after playing his second shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 16, 2018 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)[/caption]

His time on the Tour was more than fruitful, and he earned over $28 million in his career there. Moreover, two of his three wins were World Golf Championships, which he won in 2010 and 2012.

In June of 2022, Poulter joined a number of other Tour pros as they jumped ship and joined the new Saudi-backed series. The contract of up to $30 million that they offered the Englishman was definitely one he wasn?t keen on turning down, and he eventually accepted it and began playing in the new league.

Of course, that decision came with controversies of its own. From hate from the PGA Tour loyalists who suggested that he had turned his back on what had earned him his reputation in golf, like the Ryder Cup, to the public labeling him as a sell-out, Poulter has had to deal with the scrutiny of his decision to date.
<h2>Ian Poulter: LIV Golf career and controversy</h2>
Last year, Poulter was one of the first few golfers to jump ship. Doing so, driven by the money (an estimated $30 million contract and guaranteed pay on every event), the Englishman took part in all of their 7 events. Although he didn?t perform or place too greatly within these events, he still walked away with a whopping $3.7 million.

The three-time PGA Tour winner hasn?t had as much luck this year in the new league either. Having competed in its three events so far, the highest finish he?s secured is 12th place. And in the Saudi-backed series? most recent event, he crashed even further, placing 44th in the individual rankings.

He is currently not suffering from any serious injuries, and hence his inconsistent performance is hopefully nothing but a rough patch. Despite these disappointing finishes, this year just from the three events he?s already made $681,000. Perhaps we will see him win a lot more if his form does pick up soon!

Ever since his defection nearly a year ago, all at LIV Golf, including Poulter, have been at war with the Tour. From being upset about players? comments about him, to taking subtle digs at the other side for copying the team format of LIV, the Englishman is certainly quite disgruntled about the chasm between them.

But the feeling is mutual, and the Tour side has also lashed out often at Poulter. While many hope for coexistence between the two sides, only time will tell if that will truly be possible.
<h2><strong>Ian Poulter?s craze for cars and his expensive car collection</strong></h2>
Besides being known for his incredible Ryder Cup performances, Poulter also has another thing he?s famous for in the golf world: collecting cars. An avid car enthusiast and a huge Ferrari fan, the Englishman has one of the most exquisite sports car collections in the golf world.

Although the exact number of cars he owns is not yet known, as per <em>carcollectorsclub.com</em>, his entire collection is estimated to be worth $25 million?nearly as much as he?s earned on the Tour in the last two decades! From Ferraris to Ford GTs, Poulter seems to have any and every gorgeous car ever made. His most prized possession is, of course, his 1962 California Ferrari Spider, which is worth $11 million.

Poulter is arguably one of the biggest Ferrari fans out there. He owns a number of Italian beasts, 14 in total, which include a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, a Ferrari F40, a Ferrari F50, a 2022 Enzo Ferrari, and two LaFerraris, which alone are worth about $2 million.

His fascination with fast cars doesn?t just stop there! Poulter is also a huge Formula 1 racing fan. "I love cars, I love Formula 1, I love everything about motorsport," he told Sky Sports back in 2020. Besides religiously following the F1 Tours, the Englishman once also got to live out his dream. He competed in the first official Formula 1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix as part of the Renault DP World F1 Team back in 2020.
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<td><strong>Name</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ian Poulter</span></td>
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<td><strong>Born</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">January 10, 1976</span></td>
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<td><strong>Place of Birth</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Hitchin, England</span></td>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">British</span></td>
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<td><strong>College</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Barclay School</span></td>
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<td><strong>Parents</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Terry Poulter and Theresa Poulter</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6ft,1in</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">189 lb</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Wife</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Katie Poulter</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Children</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Aimee-Leigh Poulter</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Luke Poulter</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Lilly-Mai Poulter</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Joshua Poulter</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>PGA Tour Achievements</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3 PGA Tour wins</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>LIV Golf Earnings</strong></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$3,684,333</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Ian Poulter

Ian Poulter 2023: Net worth, career and car collection Over the past decades, there have been many international stars who have played on the PGA Tour. The Englishman, Ian Poulter, too, is one of them. Having spent 18 years playing on the PGA Tour and well over two decades playing on the European Tour, the 47-year-old has proven himself to be quite a skilled golfer. And his jump to LIV Golf last year only added to his fame! Dive deeper with us into details about the British golf star. Ian Poulter: Net worth in 2023 Ever since turning pro in 1996, Poulter has gone on to amass a lot of wealth. From huge course winnings to money pouring in from his partnerships with sponsors, the Englishman has certainly grown financially over the years. In fact, presently, he is among the top 20 wealthiest golfers in the world with his $60 million valuation as per Celebrity Net Worth. Golf &#8211; The Masters &#8211; Augusta National Golf Club &#8211; Augusta, Georgia, U.S. &#8211; April 7, 2021 England&#8217;s Ian Poulter walks off the 10th tee during a practice round REUTERS/Brian Snyder Poulter?s net worth has seen a significant bump in recent years. Just 5 years ago, it was estimated to be between $40 million and $45 million. Clearly, monetarily, things have been good for the golf pro of late. And that certainly can be credited to his move to LIV Golf last summer. His huge career earnings over the years are also big contributors to Poulter?s whopping net worth. On the PGA Tour alone, he made $28,209,697 from the 321 events he competed in since turning pro. And in just one year at LIV, he?s gone on to add even more to his on-course earnings. Having played in just a handful of events on the breakaway tour, the pro has already won $3,684,333! Ian Poulter: PGA contract in 2023 and career update Last summer, Ian was part of the small cohort of golf pros who left the PGA Tour and defected over to LIV Golf. One of his biggest reasons to jump ship was the money the Saudi-backed league offered. Besides his multi-million-dollar contract, they also guaranteed a payout in every event, and that seemed like too good an offer for the Britisher to turn down. Since his switch in leagues, Poulter hasn?t seen a lot of success in the LIV league. He ranked 29th out of the 68-player roster of the new series last year in the overall rankings. But despite that, he made well over $3 million. He?s still looking for his first top-10 individual finish, although his team has already been placed three times in the top three out of ten events. Poulter&#8217;s choice to jump ship also saw him banned from the PGA Tour indefinitely. Upon leaving the Tour, he suffered the same suspension as the rest of the defectors: a permanent ban from all Tour events. Despite that, the LIV golfers are now allowed to compete in the majors as long as they qualify for its field. Moreover, the players who were part of the European Tour were allowed to compete in its events, but a recent ruling regarding the matter has not left the decision up to the DP World Tour authorities, so Poulter?s run there too may just be over. Poulter&#8217;s early life and family background Poulter was born on January 10, 1976, in Hitchin, England, to Terry and Theresa Poulter. He was brought up in England, and he chose to follow golf early on. In fact, his father was a fairly good golfer, and had a single-digit handicap. His brother, Danny Poulter, also happens to be a golf pro. It&#8217;s safe to say the game was in his genes! Apr 15, 2021; Hilton Head, South Carolina, USA; Ian Poulter putts on the green of the second hole during the first round of the RBC Heritage golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports When the LIV Golf star turned four, his father gifted him a cut-down 3-wood, which was his first introduction to the sport. Ever since then, it?s all he could think about, and he chose to make a career out of it. In 1995, Poulter&#8217;s life changed drastically. Not only did he become a professional golfer that year, but he also met the love of his life, Katie. Back then, she was a nurse, and the two immediately hit it off. Fast forward 12 years, and the two tied the knot in 2017. Ian and Katie have four children together: Aimee-Leigh, Luke, Lily-Mai, and Joshua. His youngest, Joshua, is now 10 years old and was born in 2012. Both Ian and Katie have done their best throughout the golf pro&#8217;s career to shield their children from the light of the media, and have been quite successful in doing so. Despite that, one thing was clear. Poulter was a family man through and through. Amid his busy touring schedule, he still always found ways to spend time at home with his five favorite people, earning himself the title of ?the family man.? Ian Poulter&#8217;s early golf career After discovering his interest in the sport at a very young age, his love for it only grew over time. It wasn?t long before he decided to become a professional golfer! Chasing his dream, Poulter went on to attend college at Barclay School, where he continued to practice and play the sport competitively. But things didn?t always come easily for him. In the beginning, he was unable to secure a place as a pro at any private club; hence, he joined the Chesfield Downs Golf Club as an assistant pro and a golf shop manager of all things to stay close to the sport. Moving on from here, Poulter joined Leighton Buzzard Golf Club as an assistant pro and began teaching the children there for a pound for each lesson. Eventually, the Britisher went on and kicked off his career in the professional golf world, where he partnered up with the world&#8217;s most famous swing coach, David Leadbetter. Poulter&#8217;s time in training and his dedication undoubtedly paid off, especially in international events like the Ryder Cup. He earned himself quite a huge reputation showcasing his skill at the biennial event, and to date is best known for helping the international side secure multiple wins at the Ryder Cup. Ian Poulter: PGA golf career Despite turning pro in 1995, it wasn?t until over a decade later, in 2005, that he earned himself a PGA Tour card and began competing on both the European as well as the PGA Tour. He played on the PGA Tour for nearly two decades and did quite well for himself, securing three wins and 52 top-10 finishes over the years. SOUTHAMPTON, NY &#8211; JUNE 16: Ian Poulter of England lets go of his club after playing his second shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2018 US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 16, 2018 in Southampton, New York. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) His time on the Tour was more than fruitful, and he earned over $28 million in his career there. Moreover, two of his three wins were World Golf Championships, which he won in 2010 and 2012. In June of 2022, Poulter joined a number of other Tour pros as they jumped ship and joined the new Saudi-backed series. The contract of up to $30 million that they offered the Englishman was definitely one he wasn?t keen on turning down, and he eventually accepted it and began playing in the new league. Of course, that decision came with controversies of its own. From hate from the PGA Tour loyalists who suggested that he had turned his back on what had earned him his reputation in golf, like the Ryder Cup, to the public labeling him as a sell-out, Poulter has had to deal with the scrutiny of his decision to date. Ian Poulter: LIV Golf career and controversy Last year, Poulter was one of the first few golfers to jump ship. Doing so, driven by the money (an estimated $30 million contract and guaranteed pay on every event), the Englishman took part in all of their 7 events. Although he didn?t perform or place too greatly within these events, he still walked away with a whopping $3.7 million. The three-time PGA Tour winner hasn?t had as much luck this year in the new league either. Having competed in its three events so far, the highest finish he?s secured is 12th place. And in the Saudi-backed series? most recent event, he crashed even further, placing 44th in the individual rankings. He is currently not suffering from any serious injuries, and hence his inconsistent performance is hopefully nothing but a rough patch. Despite these disappointing finishes, this year just from the three events he?s already made $681,000. Perhaps we will see him win a lot more if his form does pick up soon! Ever since his defection nearly a year ago, all at LIV Golf, including Poulter, have been at war with the Tour. From being upset about players? comments about him, to taking subtle digs at the other side for copying the team format of LIV, the Englishman is certainly quite disgruntled about the chasm between them. But the feeling is mutual, and the Tour side has also lashed out often at Poulter. While many hope for coexistence between the two sides, only time will tell if that will truly be possible. Ian Poulter?s craze for cars and his expensive car collection Besides being known for his incredible Ryder Cup performances, Poulter also has another thing he?s famous for in the golf world: collecting cars. An avid car enthusiast and a huge Ferrari fan, the Englishman has one of the most exquisite sports car collections in the golf world. Although the exact number of cars he owns is not yet known, as per carcollectorsclub.com, his entire collection is estimated to be worth $25 million?nearly as much as he?s earned on the Tour in the last two decades! From Ferraris to Ford GTs, Poulter seems to have any and every gorgeous car ever made. His most prized possession is, of course, his 1962 California Ferrari Spider, which is worth $11 million. Poulter is arguably one of the biggest Ferrari fans out there. He owns a number of Italian beasts, 14 in total, which include a 1985 Ferrari 288 GTO, a Ferrari F40, a Ferrari F50, a 2022 Enzo Ferrari, and two LaFerraris, which alone are worth about $2 million. His fascination with fast cars doesn?t just stop there! Poulter is also a huge Formula 1 racing fan. &#8220;I love cars, I love Formula 1, I love everything about motorsport,&#8221; he told Sky Sports back in 2020. Besides religiously following the F1 Tours, the Englishman once also got to live out his dream. He competed in the first official Formula 1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix as part of the Renault DP World F1 Team back in 2020.  Name Ian Poulter  Born January 10, 1976  Place of Birth Hitchin, England  Nationality British  College Barclay School  Parents Terry Poulter and Theresa Poulter  Height 6ft,1in  Weight 189 lb  Wife Katie Poulter  Children Aimee-Leigh Poulter Luke Poulter Lilly-Mai Poulter Joshua Poulter  PGA Tour Achievements 3 PGA Tour wins  LIV Golf Earnings $3,684,333

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Thomas was once ranked #1 on the OWGR leaderboard. His current caddie is Jim Mackay. Who stepped in after his 6-year partnership ended with Jimmy Johnson. Mackay is one of the most experienced caddies in the golf fraternity and has worked for over 25 years with Phil <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/phil-mickelson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mickelson</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Early Life </b></h2>
Justin Thomas was born on April 29th, 1993, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Mike Thomas and Jani Thomas. It wouldn't be wrong to say that Thomas was born into a golfing family. His grandfather, Paul Thomas, was a pro who participated in the 1962 US Open. His father, Mike, was also a pro at Harmony Landing near Louisville.

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Justin was introduced to the sport at a very young age, as he started visiting his father at the golf courses during his practice sessions along with his mother. The toddler soon started showing interest in golf and according to his father, he wanted to try to make some swings when he was merely 18 months old. As young Justin turned two, he started spending more time on the golf courses and started hitting balls and playing a few holes.

During his teenage years, Justin started playing competitive golf and also showcased immense promise, as a then-16-year-old Thomas secured the third position at the Wyndham Championship, which made him the third youngest golfer to make the cut in PGA Tour history.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Wife and Children</b></h2>
Justin Thomas married a fellow Kentuckian, Jillian Wisniewski. The couple dated for five years before the one-time major winner announced his engagement in November 2021 during an interview on the podcast <em>No Laying Up</em>. The happy <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-years-of-togetherness-and-counting-everything-to-know-about-justin-thomas-wife-jillian-wisniewski/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">couple walked down the aisle on November 2022</a>, in Franklin, Tennessee. Wisniewski graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BA in journalism. During her university days, she also worked at the Student Center and the school's TV department.

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Currently, she works at McGarryBowen, an advertising agency based in Chicago. Thomas has always credited his wife with being one of the most crucial support systems in his life. She helped him get through the tough times and has also been vocal about the sacrifices she made for his golf career. The couple does not have any kids yet, but Thomas is surely a favorite uncle of his fellow golfers' toddlers.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Net Worth 2024 (Update)</b></h2>
According to Marca, Thomas will have an estimated net worth of<strong> $60 million</strong>. With official career earnings on the PGA Tour totaling up to $55,759,904, Thomas ranks among the top earners in all-time money earned among golfers on the PGA Tour. Back in 2018, he found himself a spot on Forbes World's Highest-Paid Athlete, and the following year, he made it on the 30 Under 30 Sports as well.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Career Stats</b></h2>
The American became a pro in 2013 and joined the PGA Tour in 2015. He has played in 222 PGA Tour events and secured 15 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 222 events in which Thomas participated, he made the cut for 181 of the events. The former World No. 1 has also been the runner-up six times and has 13 third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 51 and JT has 77 top 10 finishes to date.

The 30-year-old has also been crowned the FedEx Champion in 2017, and he also went on to win the 2020 PNC Championship alongside his father, Mike Thomas.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
The former world’s number-two golfer has a strong endorsement portfolio. It includes Titleist, Footjoy, Citigroup, WHOOP, NetJets, Woodford Reserve, and Beats Electronics. The golfer is also associated with the legendary watchmaker Omega. Thomas is also signed with the sports apparel brand Greyson Clothier, through which he reportedly earns $20 million annually.

Fans can buy Thomas’ signature clubs, tour bags, and hats from Titleist. Thomas has appeared in multiple commercials for Titleist and Footjoy. In September 2020, he collaborated with Scotty Cameron on a putter called the ‘Scotty Cameron Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5.’His endorsements also play a significant role in boosting his paycheck and net worth.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Records</b></h2>
Thomas’ first win came in 2013 at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia. He beat Adam Scott by one stroke while also setting a course record. 2017 was the golden year of his life’s career. In August 2017, Thomas claimed his first Major at the 2017 PGA Championship.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1757081" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1025758049h.jpg" alt="Justin Thomas" />

He reached five wins in that season, becoming only the fourth golfer behind Jack <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-nicklaus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nicklaus</a>, Tiger <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Woods</a>, and Jordan <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jordan-spieth/">Spieth</a> to reach five wins before his 25th birthday. He also won the FedEx Cup that year and was rewarded with the World No. 1 ranking in 2018.

At the 2020 US Open, Thomas hit 65 in the second round, which is the lowest score ever at Winged Foot. However, the golfer struggled in the 2023 US Open and finished at 12 over, which was the most dissatisfactory finish of his career.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas’s Charity and Foundation</b></h2>
In 2019, Thomas launched the Justin Thomas Foundation with a goal to not just promote junior golf but also humanitarian goals like helping children in need and military families. He was inspired to do it after being a beneficiary of a fund as a child that helped his golf career to spring. Some organizations they have worked with are The First Tee, the Boys &amp; Girls Club of Kentuckiana, and USA Cares.

<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1398465" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1020508161h.jpg" alt="Justin Thomas" />

Aside from the foundation, Thomas has also played in other charity events to raise funds for various causes. He played a charity event back in <a href="https://golf.com/news/tiger-woods-jt-rory-rose-charity-match/">August 2020</a>, where he played alongside Tiger Woods and Rory <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rory-mcilroy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">McIlroy</a>.

The golfer has been a philanthropist and an advocate for the betterment of everyone. In 2022, he funded an entire year of weekend meals for an elementary school in his hometown. In 2023, the American Junior Golf Association awarded the golfer’s foundation with the Junior-Am Fundraising Award, Charitable Giving Award, and Social Media Award for their remarkable work in 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Thomas</b><b>’s Social Media Accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 29.2569%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 42.7892%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinthomas34/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@justinthomas34</a></td>
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<td style="width: 29.2569%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 42.7892%;height: 24px"><a href="https://twitter.com/JustinThomas34?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@JustinThomas34</a></td>
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<td style="width: 29.2569%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 42.7892%;height: 24px"><a href="https://justinthomasgolf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">justinthomasgolf.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px"></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Justin Louis Thomas</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Justin Thomas, JT</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">April 29th, 1993</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Louisville, Kentucky</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">30</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">5 feet, 8 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">161 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Mike Thomas and Jani Thomas</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%">Estimated to be $60 million</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%">Jillian Wisniewski</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%">Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%">Profession</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%">Golfer</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Lionel Messi: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Endorsements</b></h2>
Today's generation categorizes Lionel Messi in a bracket that is beyond elite. The Argentine World Cup winner just turned 36 in June. Currently, with Inter Miami, Messi is on a mission to become the new face of soccer in America similar to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_self" rel="noopener">Cristiano </a>Ronaldo's potential impact in Saudi Arabia. It's reported that he preferred to join Inter Miami over the likes of moving to Saudi.

Last December, he finally managed to win the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. In the famous words of Peter Drury, "<em>Scaloni will be fated, Messi will be sainted." </em>While everybody thought it was his last, it might just not be the case. With the USA as one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the soccer veteran might surely hang around in the game for a bit longer.

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's net worth in 2024</h2>
Lionel Messi's current net worth in 2024 is $650 million. At Inter Miami, the Argentine soccer legend has signed a four-year contract worth $55 million. This contract had made him the highest-earning player in the MLS by far. It is also important to note that he rejected a $400 million+ Saudi Pro League offer compared to the Inter Miami one. Surprisingly, he still has a connection to Saudi.

In early 2021, he inked a $25 million deal and became the ambassador of the country. Apart from that, the Argentine also cashes out a huge pay cheque every year through his endorsements. In the past, he has endorsed several renowned brands like Jacob and Co., OrCam, Pepsi, Budweiser, Air Europa, Mastercard, Byjus, and many more.

He had originally signed with NIKE when he was 14 but later switched to Adidas. Currently, he is on a lifetime deal with the brand with his own sub-brand Adidas Messi. In recent times, he's been promoting his own store namely 'The Messi Store' a lot on social media.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's early life and his family</h2>
On June 24, 1987, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini gave birth to Lionel Messi. Out of four children, the soccer legend was third. He reportedly developed an interest in the game at a very young age. At the age of 4, his father started coaching him at a local club namely Grandoli. But his earliest influence was his maternal grandmother, who accompanied him for training at matches.

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That is why he celebrates many of his goals by pointing towards the sky to date, in tribute to his grandmother. At the age of six, he joined Newell's Old Boys. During his six-year tenure at the club, he scored almost 500 goals. At such a young age, he had become a fan favorite and also untouchable. But his soccer career was seemingly in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency.

He then started receiving growth hormone treatment, but the medical bills were rapidly piling up. His father had to reportedly shell out at least $1000 per month. In an attempt to look for a medical sponsor and a new soccer club, Messi's family relied on some of their relatives who lived in Catalonia. And the rest is history.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi and his feat at FC Barcelona</h2>
Initially, FC Barcelona refused to sign him because of his age and also because he was foreign. But in December 2000, the club showed their commitment toward the player with the famous paper napkin. His family relocated to Barcelona and Messi joined the U14 team. Unsurprisingly, he excelled quickly. He scored 21 goals in just 14 games with the U14s and climbed up the ladder in his club career.

At the age of 17, he officially made his debut for the club's senior team. It was during the 2004-05 season. He became the youngest-ever official player and goal scorer in La Liga. In the next year, he won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona. In 2008, he finished second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or voting list. The following season saw him and his club win their first treble.

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Under <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pep-guardiola/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a>, he scored 38 goals throughout the iconic 2008-09 season. After that, he simply repeated those audacious numbers every season. In the 2011-12 season, he was banging in goals for fun after he shockingly broke Gerd Muller's 39-year-old record. He scored 73 goals in all competitions. Here are some of Messi's noteworthy achievements during his long tenure at FC Barcelona.

<strong>With FC Barcelona</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>La Liga: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19</li>
 	<li>Copa del Rey: 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21</li>
 	<li>UEFA Champions League: 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15</li>
</ul>
<strong>Individual</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>FC Barcelona's all-time top scorer: 672 goals</li>
 	<li>Top goal scorer in El Classico: 26</li>
 	<li>Most games played as an FC Barcelona player: 778</li>
 	<li>Most goals in a La Liga season: 50</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's goals with Barcelona</strong>
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<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2004-05</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">9</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2005-06</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">25</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">8</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2006-07</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">36</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">17</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2007-08</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">40</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">16</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2008-09</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">51</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2009-10</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">53</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2010-11</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">55</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2011-12</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">60</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">73</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2012-13</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">60</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2013-14</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">46</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2014-15</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">57</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">58</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2015-16</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">49</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2016-17</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">52</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">54</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2017-18</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">54</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">45</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2018-19</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">51</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2019-20</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">44</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">31</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%">2020-21</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">47</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
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<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>778</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>672</strong></td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's other club team career</h2>
Due to several financial constraints for FC Barcelona, the club had to let Lionel Messi leave. A teary-eyed Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 to play alongside Kylian Mbappé and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Neymar Jr</a>. The soccer legend signed a two-year deal with the club until June 23 with an additional extension. Messi chose to wear No. 30 at his new club. Messi's career at PSG was honestly very quiet.

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More than appreciation, he ended up leaving the club on not-so-good terms. But he did have a few good moments in France. In August 2022, he provided a long-range assist for Mbappe in the starting eight seconds of the game. That became Ligue 1's second-fastest second goal ever. He ended his PSG career with 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games initially under Pochettino and then Galtier. Here are his achievements with the club.

<strong>Honors</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Ligue 1: 2021-22, 2022-23</li>
 	<li>Trophee des Champions: 2022</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's Goals with PSG</strong>
<table style="width: 18.8543%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2022-23</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">41</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">21</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2021-22</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">34</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">11</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>75</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>32</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
After leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free, he joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-beckham/">David Beckham's</a> MLS side. He signed a four-year deal at the club worth $55 million per season. Messi has now become the highest earner of the MLS, miles ahead of Xherdan Shaqiri. Also, he has signed quite a unique contract with Inter Miami. Along with his basic wage, the World Cup winner will also earn commission from Apple (MLS Season Pass) and Adidas.

<strong>Honors</strong>

Leagues Cup- 2022-23

<strong>Messi's Goals with Inter Miami</strong>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 29.9193%">Season</th>
<th style="width: 32.8637%">Games</th>
<th style="width: 95.3883%">Goals</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.9193%">2023</td>
<td style="width: 32.8637%">13</td>
<td style="width: 95.3883%">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's national team career and journey to the 2022 World Cup</h2>
Despite his success in Spain, Lionel Messi decided to represent Argentina. Spanish soccer officials reportedly tried to convince him as he had dual nationality but he refused. He represented his country's senior national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Further, he won a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Germany ended Messi's dream of winning the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.

Nonetheless, he still managed to win the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup. But the thirst and the desire remained. In 2016, he scored his 55 goal for the country breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record. After a third consecutive final loss in the Copa America, Messi decided to draw the curtains over his international career. But he made a comeback to the team two months later.

But his country's situation at international tournaments still didn't get better. France eliminated Argentina from the 2018 World Cup and they returned home with a third-place finish in the 2019 Copa America. But there was a sudden turn in their fate after that. It seemed like the Argentine squad had pretty much made up their mind about their short-term goals.

Messi won the Copa America in 2021 and then won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Despite his age, he was an ever-shinning presence on the field for his country. He scored two vital goals during the nail-biting World Cup final. Despite retirement rumors, he continues to represent his national team. Recently, he reached 100 international goals, becoming only the third player to ever do so. In total, he scored 106. After a stunning World Cup victory, Messi claimed his record-breaking 8th Ballon d'Or.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">All the off-field awards won by Lionel Messi</h2>
Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023

FIFA The Best Award: 2019, 2022, 2023

European Golden Shoe: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022

UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

Pichichi Trophy: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

MVP La Liga: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

Laureus World Sports Awards: 2020, 2023

Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Champions Top Scorer: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2018-19

Bravo Award: 2007

FIFA FIFPro: 2006

Golden Boy: 2005

MVP Copa America: 2015, 2021

Onze d'Or: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2018
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's wife and kids</h2>
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have known each other since childhood. Several sources suggest that he has known her since the age of 5. He reportedly fell in love with her at the age of just 9. He knew her because she was Lucas Scaglia's cousin, who was his childhood friend. Despite knowing each other for years, they only went official with their relationship in 2009.

After dating for about nine years, Messi and Roccuzzo decided to tie the knot. The grand wedding ceremony took place on June 30, 2017, in Rosario. The power couple has three sons. <span style="font-weight: 400">They welcomed their first son, Thiago, in 2012</span>, followed by Mateo in 2015, and Ciro in 2018. Apart from that, Messi has always cherished his family roots in Rosario.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's foundations and charity</h2>
Lionel Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. His commitment stems from the medical difficulties he faced in his childhood. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to UNICEF. The organization has a strong association with FC Barcelona. He has even served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since his appointment in March 2010.

Further, he reportedly donated more than a million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, Messi donated three signed shirts to a Chinese pharmaceutical firm. That helped them secure 50,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Apart from that, Messi has also founded his charitable organization, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sports for children.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Lionel Messi?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a>
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<td>Name</td>
<td>Lionel Andres Messi</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>24 June 1987</td>
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<td>Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina</td>
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<td>Argentine, Spanish, Italian</td>
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<td>NA</td>
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<td>Jorge Messi, Celia Cuccittini</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)</td>
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<td>72kg</td>
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<td>Wife</td>
<td>Antonela Roccuzzo</td>
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<td>Thiago, Mateo, Ciro</td>
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<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a></td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Rory McIlroy? </b></h2>
One of the greatest golfers of all time, Rory McIlroy, was introduced to the sport by his father at a very young age. He was close to joining a college in the US for golf but later opted against it and chose to play amateur golf in Europe. From several major wins to being No. 1 in the world, McIlroy has nabbed multiple achievements in the world. Let’s dive in to find out more!
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rory McIlroy's early life</h2>
Rory Daniel McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, to Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy. He hails from Holywood, Northern Ireland, near Belfast, and grew up playing the game at Holywood Golf Club. His father, Gerry, was a scratch handicapper himself and evoked a love for the game in his son. McIlroy also named his first dog after legend Ernie Els, referring to it as Theo (Els’ first name).

[caption id="attachment_1183686" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1183686 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-08-28T225158Z_788628385_MT1USATODAY18945865_RTRMADP_3_PGA-TOUR-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy" width="1920" height="1280" /> Aug 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds up the trophy on the 18th green after winning the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Rory McIlroy’s first coach was Michael Bannon, who continues to work with the player to this date. At the age of nine, he lifted the under-10s World Championship at Doral in Miami. He reportedly made his first hole-in-one at the age of nine.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b> Rory McIlroy’s wife and children</b></h2>
McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll, who worked with the PGA earlier. They started dating in 2015 and got engaged later that year. Then in 2017, the couple tied the knot at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, in September 2020.

[caption id="attachment_1625012" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1625012 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0039193451h-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1504" /> March 18, 2018 – Orlando, FL, USA – Rory McIlroy celebrates with wife Erica Stoll after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 18, 2018 at Bay Hill Club &amp; Lodge in Orlando, Fla. Defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks first win since 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational – ZUMAm67_ 20180318_zaf_m67_116 Copyright: xStephenxM.xDowellx[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rory McIlroy’s net worth 2024</b></h2>
Rory McIlroy reportedly has a net worth of $170 million. The Northern Irish golfer sits in the second position on the PGA Tour career earnings list. He is among the four players who have surpassed the $75 million mark and currently stands at $80,095,557. The only player ahead is Tiger Woods
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's professional career</strong></h2>
In 2007, McIlroy became the first player in history to earn a European Tour card, doing so in just two starts. On September 7, 2008, he entered the top 200 of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time. He finished the 2008 European Tour season with six top-10 finishes and ranked 79th in the World Golf Ranking.

In November 2009, the golfer announced that he would be joining the American-based PGA Tour for the 2010 season. With his maiden PGA Tour win in 2010, McIlroy not only set a course record but also became the first player since Tiger <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/">Woods</a> to win a PGA Tour event prior to his 21st birthday.

[caption id="attachment_1084624" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1084624 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-13T114433Z_595297158_18526727_RTRMADP_3_GOLF.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy holding the RBC Canadian Open Championship Trophy" width="1920" height="1289" /> Rory McIlroy holds the RBC Canadian Open trophy after winning the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory | Credit: Reuters[/caption]

After winning the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens in March of 2012, McIlroy became World No. 1 for the first time. Later, in 2019, he became the youngest player to spend 500 weeks inside the top 10, breaking Tiger Woods’ previous record by four months. So far in his career, the Irish player has won 24 PGA Tour and 17 European Tour trophies. McIlroy has four Major Championship wins in his kitty. Rory McIlroy has played in the Ryder Cup seven times, out of which Team Europe won in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's amateur career</strong></h2>
At age 15, Rory McIlroy played for the Irish team at the 2004 European Boys’ Team Championship. He was also a part of Europe’s 2004 Junior Ryder Cup Team, which won against the United States in Ohio. In 2005, he became the youngest-ever winner of the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship.

McIlroy’s first appearance on the European Tour came at the 2005 British Masters, just a few days after he turned 16. He made the cut on the Tour for the first time at age 17 in the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic. At age 17, he was the number-one-ranked amateur for a week.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's major achievements</strong></h2>
McIlroy’s first major win came at the 2011 US Open. The victory came with multiple records, with his 72-hole aggregate score of 268 (16-under) being the most notable of them. The following year, he won the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, by a margin of eight strokes!

[caption id="attachment_1279619" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1279619" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-10-23T191715Z_2139021561_MT1USATODAY19287526_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-CJ-CUP-IN-SOUTH-CAROLINA-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy on the PGA Tour" width="1920" height="1280" /> Oct 23, 2022; Ridgeland, South Carolina, USA; Rory McIlroy plays from the fourth tee during the final round of THE CJ CUP in South Carolina golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

On July 20, 2014, he emerged as the winner at the Open Championship by two strokes over <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rickie-fowler/">Rickie Fowler</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-garcia/">Sergio Garcia</a>. A then-25-year-old McIlroy became the third-fastest player to complete three legs of the grand slam.

In 2014, he collected his fourth major by winning the PGA Championship at the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-nicklaus/">Jack Nicklaus</a>-designed Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. He is one of three players in the world to win four majors by the age of 25, along with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
In 2013, Sportspro ranked the golfer as the third-most marketable athlete in the world, behind <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/">Neymar</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/">Lionel Messi</a>. In January of that year, he signed a huge deal with Nike. Later in 2017, the golfer signed a 10-year, $200 million contract extension with the mega-brand only for apparel as the company exited the golf equipment business.

He then signed a 10-year, $100 million equipment deal with TaylorMade for their clubs, balls, and bags. McIlroy has also been endorsed by watchmakers Omega, who launched a special edition Speedmaster 57 dedicated to his success. He is also associated with UnitedHealth Group and Upper Deck. McIlroy set his sights on another sport and<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-amid-a-harsh-cold-shoulder-from-tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy-goes-down-two-hundred-eleven-m-route-to-lift-his-spirits-up-patrick-mahomes-anthony-joshua-juan-mata-travis-kelce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> became an investor in the Alpine F1 team.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b> Rory McIlroy’s career stats</b></h2>
The Northern Irishman became a pro in 2007 and joined the PGA Tour in 2010. He has played in 239 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 239 events in which McIlroy participated, he impressively made the cut for 209 of the events. The World No. 2 has also been the runner-up 10 times and has an equal number of third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 73 and McIlroy has 118 top 10 finishes.

The 34-year-old has also been crowned the FedEx Champion three times, in 2016, 2019 and 2022, respectively. Apart from his heroics on the American circuit, McIlroy has also collected quite a few wins and accolades, some on his home turf, such as the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai in 2015, and the most recent win came at the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's foundation and charity</strong></h2>
McIlroy set up The Rory Foundation in 2013, which was aimed at helping vulnerable and underprivileged children primarily. He cited his parents as his inspiration while setting up the foundation. It has also been the official host of the Irish Open since 2015.

After six years of operation, the foundation shut down in 2019. It was revealed that McIlroy was adopting a “private philanthropic policy” moving forward.

He often plays in charity golf tournaments to raise money, the most recent one being in May 2020, where he and Dustin<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-johnson/"> Johnson</a> raised more than $5 million for COVID-19 relief funds
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rory McIlroy’s social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rorymcilroy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@rorymcilroy</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://twitter.com/McIlroyRory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@McIlroyRory</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoryMcIlroy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rory McIlroy</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.rorymcilroy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.rorymcilroy.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rory Daniel McIlroy</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rors and Wee-Mac</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">May 4, 1989</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Hollywood, Northern Ireland
Jupiter, Florida, U.S.</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">34</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">5 feet, 9 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">161 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Irish/ Northern Irish / British</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Estimated to be $170 million</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Erica Stoll</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 48px">Relationship/Martial Status</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 48px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 72px">Children</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 72px">Poppy Kennedy McIlroy</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Profession</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Golfer</td>
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<h2><b>Tiger Woods 2024: Net Worth, Family, and Career</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements.

Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals was with Nike, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-tiger-woods-parts-ways-with-nike-fractured-deal-becomes-a-reality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which came to an end after a 27-year partnership</a> that began in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $60 million in endorsements alone in 2023.

[caption id="attachment_1123251" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1123251" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-07-10T105851Z_1035672675_UP1EI7A0UI10A_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1319" /> Golf - 150th Open Championship - St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs[/caption]

Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006, he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasn’t the end of it at all! He further <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-where-does-tiger-woods-live-inside-his-54-million-mega-mansion-with-two-private-docks-tiger-woods-house-jupiter-florida-mansion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property</a>.

Woods also bought both his parents' houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida, for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl's names.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods’s Early Life</b></h2>
Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, “Tiger,” which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies.

From a very young age, Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitate his swing. His skills with a club were amazing, and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy.

By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded.

[caption id="attachment_771019" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-771019 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-95490625.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods and Earl Woods" width="1920" height="1370" /> Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage)[/caption]

Tiger’s father, Earl, was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach, on the other hand, was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years.

In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two years and pursued a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996, taking his first steps toward becoming the golf legend that he's now known as.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods’s Family and His Kids</b></h2>
Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although he was born an American citizen, Woods's heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. The couple were married for 37 years until Earl sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006.

[caption id="attachment_936305" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-936305" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1021662-1.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods with his father and mother" width="1920" height="1372" /> 25 Jan 1998: Tiger Woods with his parents Kultida and Earl Woods at the Johnnie Walker Classic at Blue Canyon Golf Club, Thailand. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT[/caption]

Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woods’ eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961.

Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods and Elin’s second child, was born on February 8, 2009.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Dating History</b></h2>
In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-what-does-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-do-for-a-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elin Nordegren, a former model</a>. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later, they <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-where-is-she-now-and-what-caused-the-downfall-of-their-relationship-update-tiger-woods-ex-wife-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went through a very public and scandalous divorce.</a>

[caption id="attachment_1499957" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1499957 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98066054.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1344" /> Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin.

Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lindsey-vonn/">Lindsey Vonn</a>. The two made an attractive athlete-power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles.

Woods also dated Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a player’s spouse credential at the President’s Cup. The pair broke up in 2023. Following their breakup, Herman also filed a lawsuit against Woods to revoke the non-disclosure agreement she signed when the couple initially started dating. Herman cited the Speak Out Act in her lawsuit, which permits the nullification of NDAs in cases of sexual assault or harassment. However, she later dropped the lawsuit.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Awards and Achievements</b></h2>
Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golf’s history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead.

Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_996666" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996666 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1145859155.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1223" /> AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date gotten his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships.

The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1 at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through strong resolve, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-crazy-fitness-routine-that-made-him-a-golf-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tons of training, and rigorous hard work</a>, the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Documentary</b></h2>
All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. Tiger, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport.

The documentary also explores Woods’ relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Car Accidents</b></h2>
Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009, when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as <em>“serious.”</em>

Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him.

In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour star found the resolve to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-augusta-national-drops-huge-hint-at-tiger-woods-participation-at-2022-masters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compete in major championships in 2022.</a>

Woods's health struggles continued as he <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-the-masters-tournament-agony-at-augusta-tiger-woods-breaks-millions-of-hearts-with-gut-wrenching-announcement-at-the-masters/?utm_source=website%2F&amp;utm_medium=dive_deeper&amp;utm_campaign=internal_links" target="_blank" rel="noopener">withdrew from the Masters in April 2023</a> due to a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis. After nearly an eight-month-long hiatus, the 82-time PGA Tour winner made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy</strong></h2>
Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It was first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million students’ lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%.

The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge.

<strong>Tiger Woods Social Media</strong>  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigerwoods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tiger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://tigerwoods.com/contact-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Name</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Born</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">12/30/1975</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Cypress, California</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Education</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Stanford University</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Parents</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Earl Woods

Kultida Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Kids</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Sam Alexis Woods

Charlie Axel Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Divorced</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Height</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">6’1</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Weight</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Caddy</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Rob McNamara</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Achievements</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">15 Major Championship Wins

82 PGA Tour Wins

683 weeks as World Rank 1</td>
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