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Mark Lye (Mark Ryan Lye) was born on 13 November, 1952 in Vallejo, California, is an American professional golfer (born 1952). Discover Mark Lye'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?
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Mark Ryan Lye |
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Age |
71 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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13 November, 1952 |
Birthday |
13 November |
Birthplace |
Vallejo, California |
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He is a member of famous professional with the age 71 years old group.
Mark Lye Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Mark Lye height is 6ft 2in and Weight 195 lb.
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6ft 2in |
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195 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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Mark Lye Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Lye worth at the age of 71 years old? Mark Lye’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from . We have estimated Mark Lye'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 |
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Not Available |
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professional |
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Timeline
Mark Ryan Lye (born November 13, 1952) is an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.
Lye was born in Vallejo, California.
Lye attended San Jose State University, where he was a three-time All-American on the golf team.
He did not hold even a share of the lead until the 69th hole of the tournament.
He birdied three of the final four holes for a 64 (−7) to win by one shot.
Later in the fall, at the last event of the season, he had a runner-up finish at the Pensacola Open.
Early in his career, he played in Australia.
Lye then shot 68-67 to defeat a field that included, in addition to Owen and Nagle, 1975 U.S. Open champion Lou Graham, 1975 Open Championship winner Tom Watson, and recent Australian Tour champion Greg Norman.
Lye won the PGA Tour of Australia's 1976 Colgate Champion of Champions by one stroke over New Zealand's Simon Owen and two over Australia's Kel Nagle.
Lye did not even expect to stay in Australia after he failed to qualify for that year's Australian Open.
A friend encouraged him to remain and play in the Melbourne event.
After a 70-71 start, he was three under, six shots behind Nagle.
Lye went on to win the 1976 PGA Tour of Australia Order of Merit.
Lye joined the PGA Tour in 1977.
He was a full-time member of tour from 1977 to 1991.
In 1980 he finished 39th on the money list, with two runner-up finishes.
Three years later, in 1983, he recorded his only victory on the PGA Tour, at the Bank of Boston Classic.
He had six top-10s in total for 1983, his most ever, and finished 28th on the money list, his best ever.
Lye's win qualified him for the 1984 Masters Tournament.
He shot first round 69 (−3) and then surged to a three shot lead after a 66.
He fell back a little after a third round 73 but was still in second place, one behind Tom Kite.
He had a final round of 74, finishing T-6, his best finish in a major championship.
Lye had an additional four top-10s in 1984 and finished 43rd on the money list.
He first discovered a dime-sized mole on his left knee in 1991 and had surgery to remove it.
In 1995, at the age of 43, Lye tore a ligament in his right hand at the FedEx St. Jude Classic and retired from the tour.
He then began working as an analyst for The Golf Channel, eventually rising to lead analyst for men's tournament coverage.
After reaching the age of 50 in November 2002, Lye joined the Champions Tour as a part-time player.
He was cancer free for more than five years; however, in 2002, a small growth on his left thigh was discovered.
He had surgery and other aggressive treatments for this recurrence and remains under a doctor's care.
His best finish on that tour was a solo 9th at the 2004 Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn.
To compete in select Champions Tour events, Lye transitioned to being an on-course reporter.
In August 2015, Lye was hired as one of the cohosts of "The Scorecard," a pregame show for Saturday and Sunday rounds of every broadcast PGA Tour event, on Sirius XM.
He was fired in February 2022 after making negative on-air comments about women's sports.
Lye plays guitar, in particular blues guitar, and has played with a member of Eric Clapton's band.
Late in his career he formed Jake Trout and the Flounders, a cover band with fellow professional golfers Payne Stewart and Peter Jacobsen.
Lye is diabetic and has had additional health issues.
Lye has battled malignant melanoma.
Lye was eight shots behind in a tie for 16th when the round started.