Richard Sterne might not be the biggest name in the European Tour, but his reliable shot-shaping and consistent performances have kept him well in the league. Since turning pro in 2001, the 44-year-old has secured 6 DP World Tour titles, alongside multiple top-10 and top-5 finishes. His first victory in the DP World Tour came back in 2004 at the Open de Madrid. Behind this long stretch of consistent success and resilient comebacks is none other than his wife, Lisa-Marie Sterne.

Who is Richard Sterne’s wife, Lisa-Marie Sterne?

Lisa is Richard’s constant supporting pillar, occasional caddie, confidant, and mother of their two children. There is not much information regarding when and how they met. The couple got married in 2009 and has been together since. They have two daughters together, Mari and Annah Joy, and the family maintains a private personal life.

She has studied at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, according to her Facebook.

The Sterne family has documented some moments together. One of the wholesome pictures from 2013 includes baby Mari with her mother, right after her birth. Lisa-Marie has also shared a couple of pictures of Mari, sitting on her father’s shoulders in one, while enjoying a kids’ scooter in Orlando in another. Aside from these limited appearances of the family, a Facebook post by photographer Arbi Kruger encompassed a family photoshoot. The girls dressed in matching yellow outfits. Meanwhile, Sterne and his wife accompanied their daughters on a picturesque natural shoot.

Moreover, Lisa-Marie has been one of Sterne’s biggest fans and supporters, with sightings of the lovebirds in numerous tournaments.

Lisa-Marie Sterne’s support for her husband

Richard Sterne has steadily risen to the ranks of one of South Africa’s top golfers. That, however, is the culmination of the efforts and support of many figures in his life. Coming from an athletic family, with his father being in motor racing and his mother in junior ice-skating, Sterne has grown up in a supportive and athletic environment. Even his sister is a top squash player. In fact, it was his grandmother, a self-taught club champion, who introduced him to golf when he was four.

Recalling his early beginnings, Sterne shared, “After going out with her that one morning, I’ve stuck with it ever since, and although I played a lot of different sports while I was growing up, it was always golf that I played the most.” However, one of his constant supporters in the fields these days is his wife.

Lisa-Marie’s support for Sterne has been evident since his humble beginnings more than a decade ago. While she wasn’t there for Sterne’s first three European Tour victories before 2009, since their marriage, Lisa-Marie has never once shied from openly voicing her support for Sterne. A picture from 2013 noted the couple celebrating Sterne’s 2013 Joburg Open win at  Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club in February. Sterne held the trophy while Lisa-Marie stood at his side, beaming with the highs of the win. This win helped the golfer end his 4 year winless drought.

In another recent photo by Getty Images, Sterne’s wife is seen talking with Sterne, as she caddies for the former at the South African Open at Gary Player CC. The picture was taken during day 2 of the event, with her flaunting a South African vest. The couple also showcased Sterne’s sponsor, wearing matching Titleist caps. As appears from the picture, Sterne is seen giving instructions to Lisa-Marie. However, these sightings aren’t just meet-cutes on the greens. It highlights the couple’s endearing love and support for each other, as they represent their nation together.

Apart from these spottings during tournaments, Lisa continues to show support for Sterne. On X, she has limited posts of herself but often goes out of her way to repost Sterne’s tweets, celebrating his victories. However, her last report is from 2018, and she has been inactive ever since. Whether from the overwhelm of social media or simply a hiatus, we have limited information on their interactions at present. Lisa-Marie’s Instagram handle is private, too.

However, the strength of their bond keeps showing up in the courses. Despite multiple injuries through the years, Sterne has kept delivering his best performances across both the DP World Tour and the Sunshine Tour.

At the 2025 Dunhill Championship, Sterne once again displayed his poise and control, traits one can gain only from years of experience on the circuit. Despite significant weather disruptions, including speeding winds at 60 mph that shortened the event to 54 holes, Sterne reigned on the leaderboard with a shared lead alongside Robert MacIntyre.

Through it all, Lisa-Marie continues to be a steadfast pillar for Sterne’s enduring success on the golf course, with her unwavering support and shared moments on and off the course.