Summary
Danny Willett is an English professional golfer. He competes on the European Tour. He is the 2016 Masters Tournament Champion, the first European to win at Augusta National in 17 years. His net worth is $10 million. This article is about Danny Willett’s net worth, salary, career earnings, biography, girlfriend, and more.
Danny Willett’s Biography and Career
Daniel John Willett was born on October 3, 1987, in Sheffield, United Kingdom. His parents are Elisabet Willett and Steve Willet. He has 3 siblings named Peter Willett, Matthew Willett, and Cooper Willett.
Danny loved golf from an early age. He attended Jacksonville State University and earned a golf scholarship. He was a member of Birley Wood Golf Club during his youth.
His amateur career started with Rotherham Golf Club, where he won the 2007 English Amateur Championship. He was also the number-one-ranked amateur in the world in 2018.
Professional Career
Danny began his professional career in 2008. He had 8 professional wins in his career. He had one PGA Tour win, eight European Tour wins, 1 Asian Tourn win, and 1 Sunshine Tour win. Willett won the Masters Tournament in 2016. He scored 72-hole 283, 5-under-par, to win by 5 strokes over the runners-up Jordan Spieth and Lee Westwood.
Willett also won the 2021 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, 2019 BMW PGA Championship, 2018 DP World Tour Championship, and more.
Daniel Willett’s Net Worth, Salary, and Career Earnings
In 2023, Daniel Willett’s net worth is $10 million. The English golfer has eight victories on the European Tour.
For winning the BMW International Open 2012, Daniel received a €333,330 winner’s share. He pocketed a €864,975 winner’s share for winning the Nedbank Golf Challenge 2014.
Daniel earned prize money of €450,000, €402,669, €1,573,839, €1,177,645, and €1,056,661 for winning the 2015 Omega European Masters, 2016 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, 2016 Masters Tournament, 2018 DP World Tour Championship, Dubai and 2019 BMW PGA Championship, respectively. His recent victory in the 2021 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship brought him prize money of €676,337.
Career Earnings
Danny Willett’s major source of earnings is his golf winnings. His career earnings are €17,996,184, only from golf winnings on the European Tour.
The following table refers to Willett’s season-by-season earnings on the European tour.
[As of May 2023]
Season | Wins | Earnings |
2023 | 0 | €0.00 |
2022 | 0 | €416,800 |
2021 | 1 | €932,396 |
2020 | 0 | €264,824 |
2019 | 1 | €2,138,171 |
2018 | 1 | €1,851,591 |
2017 | 0 | €407,976 |
2016 | 2 | €3,748,605 |
2015 | 2 | €3,539,223 |
2014 | 0 | €1,031,323 |
2013 | 0 | €531,446 |
2012 | 1 | €1,055,615 |
Endorsements
The English golfer earns a good amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals with influential organizations such as Callaway Golf, Mastercard, and Omega.
Personal Info
Full Name | Daniel John Willett |
Born | 3 October 1987 |
Birthplace | Sheffield, Yorkshire |
Nationality | British |
Age | 35 |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Current Tour | European TourPGA Tour |
Major Title | – |
Net Worth | $2 million |
Relationship | Married |
Spouse | Nicole Harris (m. 2013) |
GF’s Insta | Nicole |
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Wife
Danny Willet married Nicole Harris in 2013.
Age
Born on 3 October 1987, he is 35 years old.
Height
He is 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.
FAQs
What is Danny Willett’s Net Worth?
In 2023, his net worth is $10 million.
Who is his wife?
Nicole Harris.
Who won the 2016 Masters Tournament?
Danny Willett.
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