James Frederick Webb Simpson is a professional golfer for the United States on the PGA Tour.
He won the 2018 Players Championship and the 2012 U.S. Open. Additionally, Simpson competed on the winning U.S. teams at the 2011 Presidents Cup, 2013 Presidents Cup, and 2019 Presidents Cup.
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Age and birthday
Simpson was born on August 8, 1985, which currently makes him 37 years old. Simpson participated in the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour on sponsor’s exemptions after going pro in 2008.
With two consecutive top-10 finishes, a tie for ninth in the Sony Open in Hawaii, and a tie for fifth at the Bob Hope Classic, he enjoyed a strong start to his rookie season.
Simpson subsequently experienced a string of unsuccessful performances, missing nine of his last thirteen cuts, before his season stabilized in the summer.
Height and weight
The pro American golfer currently stands 6ft 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 79kg.
Nationality and ethnicity
Simpson was kicked off the PGA Tour after failing to make the cut at the second playoff event.
To keep his playing rights for the 2011 season, he had to place 94th on the money list at the end of the year. With six straight cuts in the midst of the season, his 2010 season followed a similar trend to his debut on the tour.
He is an American national.
College
Simpson attended Wake Forest University where he continued his golfing career after high school. He bogeyed the last hole at the Transitions Championship, preventing him from winning his maiden PGA Tour championship.
At the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, he lost to Bubba Watson in a playoff but came close again.
Simpson competed in his first major competition in the U.S. Open in June and finished in a tie for 14th place. A month later, at The Open Championship, he finished in the top 20 once more.
Caddie
One of the most interesting caddie-player relationships on the PGA Tour is between Webb Simpson and Paul Tesori.
They get along incredibly well both on and off the course and both have a deep connection to their Christian faith. Tesori has worked with Simpson since 2011 and he adores his position.
World ranking, wins and swings
Simpson is currently ranked as world number 4 as of August 7, 2022. Records show that he has 7 titles under his belt as we speak.
Career earnings
The prolific golfer has bagged more than $40 million throughout his illustrious career.
Net worth
He is currently worth approximately $20 million.
Follow him on Instagram @webbsimpson.
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