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Larry Nelson (Larry Gene Nelson) was born on 10 September, 1947 in Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S., is an American professional golfer. Discover Larry Nelson'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 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Larry Gene Nelson |
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| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
10 September, 1947 |
| Birthday |
10 September |
| Birthplace |
Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 76 years old group.
Larry Nelson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Larry Nelson height is 5ft 9in and Weight 150 lb.
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5ft 9in |
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150 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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Larry Nelson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Larry Nelson worth at the age of 76 years old? Larry Nelson’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from United States. We have estimated Larry Nelson'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 |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
professional |
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Timeline
Larry Gene Nelson (born September 10, 1947) is an American professional golfer.
He has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level.
Nelson was born in Fort Payne, Alabama and grew up in Acworth, Georgia, northwest of Atlanta.
He did not play the game growing up – atypical for a successful professional golfer – focusing on basketball and baseball.
Nelson took up golf at the age of 21, after he returned from serving in the infantry in Vietnam (Nelson was a 20-year-old newlywed when he was drafted into the U.S. Army).
Nelson was first introduced to golf by Ken Hummel, a soldier and friend in his infantry unit, and Nelson carefully studied Ben Hogan's book The Five Fundamentals of Golf while learning how to play the game.
He soon discovered that he had a talent for the game, breaking 100 the first time he played and 70 within nine months.
Nelson went on to graduate from Kennesaw Junior College in 1970.
In 1971, Nelson turned professional.
He qualified for the PGA Tour at 1973 PGA Tour Qualifying School.
Nelson's breakthrough year came in 1979 when he won twice and finished second on the money list to Tom Watson.
Nelson won 10 times on the PGA Tour including three major championships.
Nelson played on the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 1979, 1981, and 1987.
His record of 9–3–1 is one of the best since the event became USA v Europe in 1979; it had been a perfect 9–0–0 after the first two events.
Nelson also had great success internationally.
He won four tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour.
He earned his first major title at the 1981 PGA Championship which he won by four strokes over Fuzzy Zoeller.
Nelson also finished runner-up at the 1982 Dunlop Phoenix Tournament, 1985 Suntory Open, and the 1987 Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters in Japan.
In 1983, Nelson was victorious at the U.S. Open at Oakmont coming from seven behind at the halfway point to defeat Tom Watson by a single shot.
Nelson scored a U.S. Open record 65-67 over the last 36 holes at the difficult Oakmont course which broke a 51-year Open record established by Gene Sarazen.
His 10-under-par 132 record score has yet to be equaled.
* Note: The 1983 Dunlop International Open was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
1Co-sanctioned by the Asia Golf Circuit
PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (2–1)
Champions Tour playoff record (2–3)
PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (0–1)
1Defeated Wadkins with a par on the first extra hole.
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In 1987, he finished tied with Lanny Wadkins after the regulation 72 holes of the PGA Championship.
He won the title with a par at the first playoff hole.
In addition, in 1987 he finished runner-up at the New Zealand Open on the PGA Tour of Australia.
He lost to Northern Ireland's Ronan Rafferty in a sudden-death playoff.
Since turning 50 in 1997, Nelson has had a very successful Champions Tour career, winning 19 times.
Nelson is also active in golf course design and created the LagRx Swing Trainer to help golfers condition and improve their muscle memory.
Nelson was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in October 2006.
In 2011, Nelson received the PGA Distinguished Service Award from the PGA of America.
The award "honors outstanding individuals who display leadership and humanitarian qualities, including integrity, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the game of golf".
PGA Tour playoff record (3–2)
