Robert Karlsson is a Swedish professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour Champions and formerly played on the European Tour and PGA Tour. He has 12 professional wins. The 53-year-old’s net worth is $5 million. Here we highlight Robert Karlsson’s net worth, salary, earnings, biography, family, and more.
About Robert Karlsson
Robert Karlsson was born on 3 September 1969 in Katrineholm, Sweden. The Swedish golfer turned professional in 1989. He has 12 professional wins, and 11 of those were under the European Tour.
The Swedish golfer’s first European title came in 1995 at the Turespaña Open Mediterrania. He scored a 12-under-par to win by 3 strokes over a few runners-up. Robert’s next success came in 1997 when he won the BMW International Open.
In 2006, Robert Karlsson got two victories, the Celtic Manor Wales Open and the Players Championship of Europe. In the Players Championship of Europe, Robert scored a 25-under-par to win by 4 strokes over Lee Westwood and Charl Schwartzel.
The Swedish golfer won two titles, the Mercedes-Benz Championship and the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2008. That year, Robert Karlsson was the European Tour Order of Merit winner and was named the Swedish Male Athlete of the Year.
In 2010, Robert Karlsson won the Tour Championship event Dubai World Championship. He beat Ian Poulter on the second extra hole with a birdie in a playoff.
Former world no. 6, Robert Karlsson represented Europe in the 2006 (winners) and 2008 Ryder Cups. He was selected as the vice-captain by captain Thomas Bjorn for the 2018 Ryder Cup, which Team Europe won by 17.5-10.5 over Team U.S.
Robert was also the vice-captain of Padraig Harrington in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, which Team U.S. won by 19-9.
Robert Karlsson’s Net Worth and Earnings
Swedish golfer Robert Karlsson’s net worth is $5 million in 2023. The 53-year-old has 12 professional wins. Former world no. 3, Robert earns a huge amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals.
For winning the Dubai World Championship in 2010, Robert Karlsson pocketed a $1,166,660 winner’s share. He received €600,000 in prize money for winning the 2006 Players Championship of Europe.
Endorsement
Former world no. 3 Robert Karlsson earns a huge amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He was endorsed by the clothing brand Abacus. Moreover, Titleist and Sportyard were also his sponsors.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Robert Karlsson |
| Nickname | The Scientist |
| Born | 3 September 1969 |
| Birthplace | Katrineholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Age | 53 |
| Height | 196 cm (6′ 5″) |
| Current Tour | PGA Tour Champions |
| Professional Wins | 12 |
| Major Title | None |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Highest Ranking | 6 |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse | Ebba Karlsson |
| Children | 2 |
| @robertkarlssongolfer |
Wife and Family
Robert Karlsson’s gorgeous wife is Ebba Karlsson. The couple got married in 2003. Robert and Ebba are blessed with two children – Thea Elisabet Karlsson and Caesar Alexander Karlsson.
Robert Karlsson moved with his family from Monaco to Waxhaw, North Carolina in 2010.
Ebba is an author and model from Sweden. Her “True Starlight: From Living in the Shadows to Being Stellar” was an Amazon bestseller.
Karlsson’s hometown is Katrineholm. His father Bjorn was a groundskeeper of the local golf club. Robert Karlsson spent a lot of time there and learnt golf.
Conclusion
Robert Karlsson is one of the most successful Swedish golfers. The 53-year-old has 12 professional wins. His net worth is $5 million. Robert Karlsson lives with his wife Ebba Karlsson at Waxhaw, North Carolina.
