When it comes to golf, GregNorman is a name that cannot be quickly forgotten. The multi-talented golfer has continued to dominate the sport since beginning his professional career in 1976. He now transcends the sport and has more than a dozen companies worldwide. Interestingly, Greg isn’t just a golfer, he’s also a real estate baron, architect/designer, and business mogul. Learn more about him below.
Who is Greg Norman?
Greg Norman is an Australian businessman, architect, property developer and golfer; best known for his many stints in golf during the 80s and 90s. The talented golfer has been on several tours and recorded several awards in his name. He is also the owner of the international brand known as Great White Shark and a host of other businesses. Norman is also a philanthropist and has raised money to fund different charity groups including CureSearch for Childhood Cancer.
Bio (Age)
The multi-talented golfer was born as GregoryJohn Norman in Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia on February 10, 1955. He was born to Toini Norman and her husband, Mervin Norman, who worked as an electrical engineer. As he grew up, Greg developed an interest in various sports, including rugby and cricket, and he also wanted to be a surfer when he grew up. He completed his basic education at Townsville Grammar School and Aspley State High School, Brisbane.
When he was fifteen, young Greg started playing golf. He became a caddy for his mother who was playing golf at the Virginia Golf Club in Brisbane at the time. He then served as assistant golfer to Billy McWilliam in 1975. The following year he began working as a trainee at the Royal Queensland Golf Club, where he eventually began his golfing career.
Professional career
Becoming a professional golf player, Greg recorded his first win in the game at the West Lakes Classic tournament held at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, South Australia. Shortly after, he took part in the European circuit organized in 1977. He won the French Open and the Scandinavian Enterprise Open, as well as the Australian Open and the Suntory World Match Play Championship.
Greg started competing on the PGA Tour in 1983 and quickly rose to prominence; becoming one of the most dominant golfers of the 80s and 90s. He had over 91 professional victories and was ranked No. 1 in the world for over 331 weeks. Greg also became one of the best players on the PGA Tour and won Golfer of the Year in 1995.
In the late 90s, Greg’s level of play had a downturn following a shoulder injury he suffered at the time. During the 2000s, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the sport. Amazingly, Greg has been a three-time Vardon Trophy winner, five-time Bryon Nelson award winner, and three-time Arnold Palmer award recipient. He is notably the first golfer in Tour history to record more than $10 million in career earnings.
Net worth: How much is Greg Norman worth?
The veteran golfer has acquired enormous wealth for himself; thanks to his keen business acumen and sporting skills. Greg Norman currently has a staggering net worth of $300 million. He derives his net worth from his golf career as well as other businesses. Interestingly, he has founded a golf course design company since 1987 and Great White Shark Enterprises, which he founded in 1993, among others. His businesses generate millions of dollars in revenue every year.
His wife and daughter
While the multi-millionaire has recorded tremendous success in his career and businesses; he is also successful in his love life. He has been married three times and is proud to have two children. Greg’s first marriage was to Laura Andrassy, an American flight attendant. The two men met in the late 70s and in July 1981 they tied the knot. With Andrassy, Greg has two children, a son named Greg Norman Jr. and a daughter named Morgan-Leigh Norman. However, after twenty-five years of marriage, Greg and Andrassy’s relationship began to deteriorate and eventually broke up. Their divorce proceedings were finalized in 2006 and Andrassy was awarded a total sum of $105 million in spousal support.
Shortly after their divorce, Greg fell in love with Christine Evert who was a former tennis player. The duo got hitched two years later in the Bahamas and their wedding took place on Paradise Island. Unfortunately, after a year and a few months, the duo broke up due to irreconcilable differences.
He briefly dated Kirsten Kutner who eventually became his wife. Kirsten is an American interior designer. The duo exchanged wedding vows in November 2010. Their wedding took place in the British Virgin Islands. During their marriage, Greg Jr. served as his father’s best man. Meanwhile, Kirsten has two daughters from her previous relationship and Greg became their stepfather after they married.
Additionally, his eldest daughter Morgan is happily married to a man named Chris Dillavou. The two men met in Boston and after a few years of successful relationship, they sealed their love with a marital bond in 2012. Together they have three children – Harrison, Hendrix and Poppy; thus making Greg Norman Sr. a grandfather. Norman currently resides in the Hobe Strait located in Florida.