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Des Smyth (Desmond John Smyth) was born on 12 February, 1953 in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland, is an Irish professional golfer (born 1953). Discover Des Smyth's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Desmond John Smyth
Occupation N/A
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 12 February, 1953
Birthday 12 February
Birthplace Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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Des Smyth Height, Weight & Measurements

At 71 years old, Des Smyth height is 5ft 10in and Weight 168 lb.

Physical Status
Height 5ft 10in
Weight 168 lb
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Des Smyth Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Des Smyth worth at the age of 71 years old? Des Smyth’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Ireland. We have estimated Des Smyth's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income professional

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1953

Desmond John Smyth (born 12 February 1953) is an Irish professional golfer.

1974

Smyth turned professional in 1974 and was a member of the European Tour for over a quarter of a century.

1977

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1977, 1980 and 1985 Open Championships)

DQ = Disqualified

"T" = tied

Amateur

Professional

1979

He won eight times on the European Tour between 1979 and 2001.

He played in two Ryder Cup matches, 1979 and 1981.

Smyth represented Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1979 and 1981, losing on both occasions to the United States.

1988

His best finish on the European Tour Order of Merit was seventh in 1988.

Smyth also represented his country in the World Cup and the Alfred Dunhill Cup many times and was a member of the Irish team (alongside Eamonn Darcy and Ronan Rafferty) which won the latter in 1988.

2001

He won eight tournaments on the tour across four different decades, breaking Neil Coles' record as the oldest man to win a European Tour event when he claimed the 2001 Madeira Island Open at the age of 48 years and 34 days.

2003

After turning fifty in 2003, Smyth had a successful career in senior golf, winning tournaments on both the Champions Tour and the European Senior Tour.

Smyth is the only golfer to win European Tour events in 4 different decades.

Smyth has a son, Greg, a horticultural student at IT Blanchardstown.

2005

He also had a successful senior career winning twice on the PGA Tour Champions and five times on the European Senior Tour between 2005 and 2012.

2006

At the 2006 Ryder Cup, he was one of Ian Woosnam's vice-captains.

2008

Greg won Ireland's eighth largest lottery jackpot of €9,426,636 on 13 August 2008.

European Tour playoff record (2–3)

Champions Tour playoff record (0–1)

European Senior Tour playoff record (0–2)

Note: Smyth only played in The Open Championship.

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2012

This record was broken by Miguel Ángel Jiménez (48 years, 11 months, 13 days) at the 2012 UBS Hong Kong Open.