Thorbjorn Olesen is a Danish professional golfer. He currently competes in the European tour. As of writing, he has 7 wins on the European tour. The 33-year-old’s net worth is $5 million. Here you can follow Thorbjorn Olesen’s net worth, salary, earnings, biography, girlfriend, and more.
Thorbjorn Olesen’s Biography and Career
Jacob Thorbjorn Olesen was born on 21 December 1989, in Furesø, Denmark. He loved golf from an early age.
The Danish golfer turned professional in 2008. He currently competes in the European tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia. As of writing, the 33-year-old has 14 professional wins, including 7 on the European Tour.
Olesen’s first European tour victory came at the 2012 Sicilian Open. In 2015, he won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, winning by 2 strokes over Brooks Koepka and Chris Stroud.
He also won the 2016 Turkish Airlines Open. In 2018, Thorbjorn Olesen won the Italian Open. He scored a 72-hole 262, 22-under-par, to win by a stroke over Francesco Molinari. In February 2023, Thorbjorn won the Thailand Classic, beating Yannik Paul by 4 strokes.
Thorbjorn Olesen represented Team Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup. They beat Team U.S. by 17.5-10.5, and Olesen went 1–1 including defeating Jordan Spieth in singles (5 and 4).
Thorbjorn Olesen’s Net Worth and Earnings
In 2024, Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen’s net worth is $5 million. The 33-year-old’s prime sources of earnings are his golf winnings, endorsements, and other businesses.
Thorbjorn has 7 wins on the European tour. He has accumulated a considerable fortune from his golf career. His career earnings are over €12.7 million, only from golf winnings on the European Tour (correct as of March 2023).
He received €1 million winner’s share for winning the 2018 Italian Open. For winning the Turkish Airlines Open in 2016, Olesen pocketed €1.06 million in prize money.
Endorsements
The Danish golfer earns a considerable chunk from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He has sponsorship deals with TaylorMade and Galvin Green.
Personal Info
| Full Name | Jacob Thorbjorn Olesen |
| Born | 21 December 1989 |
| Birthplace | Furesø, Denmark |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Age | 33 |
| Residence | London, England / Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Current Tour | European Tour |
| Major Title | – |
| Net Worth | $5 million. |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse | Lauren Zafer |
| Children | 2 |
| @thorbjornolesen |
Wife
Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen’s gorgeous wife is Lauren Zafer. The couple is blessed with a son, Cooper, and a daughter, Sienna.
Age
Born on 21 December 1989, he is 33 years old.
Height
He is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in).
FAQs
What is Thorbjorn Olesen’s Net Worth?
His net worth is $5 million.
Where is he from?
Furesø, Denmark.
Who is his wife?
Lauren Zafer.
