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Simon Hobday (Simon Forbes Newbold Hobday) was born on 23 June, 1940 in Mafikeng, South Africa, is a South African professional golfer. Discover Simon Hobday'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 77 years old?

Popular As Simon Forbes Newbold Hobday
Occupation N/A
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 23 June, 1940
Birthday 23 June
Birthplace Mafikeng, South Africa
Date of death 2017
Died Place N/A
Nationality South Africa

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Simon Hobday Height, Weight & Measurements

At 77 years old, Simon Hobday height is 5ft 11in and Weight 170 lb.

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Height 5ft 11in
Weight 170 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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Simon Hobday Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Simon Hobday worth at the age of 77 years old? Simon Hobday’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Simon Hobday's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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

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1940

Simon Forbes Newbold Hobday (23 June 1940 – 2 March 2017) was a South African professional golfer who won tournaments on three continents.

Hobday was born in the British Embassy in Mafikeng, South Africa.

Both of his parents were from England.

1966

Hobday lived part of his life in Zambia and represented the country in the 1966 Eisenhower Trophy.

1969

In early 1969, he was still an amateur golfer and still represented Zambia.

At the time, he worked as a car salesman in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia.

In April 1969, while still an amateur, Hobday played the Kenya Open.

In the final round he broke the course record at the Muthaiga Golf Course with a 66 (−6) to leap into second place.

At 284 (−4) he finished joint runner-up with Scotland's Bernard Gallacher, five behind champion Maurice Bembridge.

He defeated several notable professionals including Christy O'Connor Snr and Australia's Bob Tuohy.

In 1969, Hobday turned professional.

1976

He spent his regular career mainly on the Southern Africa Tour, where he won six times and the European Tour, where he won the 1976 German Open and the 1979 Madrid Open.

1977

In 1977, the British government froze his earnings on the British PGA because London had "political and sporting sanctions with Rhodesia."

As a response, Hobday changed his sporting nationality from Rhodesia to South Africa.

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1977 and 1984 Open Championships)

"T" indicates a tie for a place

Amateur

Professional

1981

In 1981, he "quit the European tour."

That year, he also moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa.

He began work at Wingate Park Club in Pretoria, South Africa.

1993

As a senior, he played mainly in the United States on the Senior PGA Tour (now Champions Tour), where he claimed five titles between 1993 and 1995 including one senior major, the 1994 U.S. Senior Open.

Southern Africa Tour playoff record (1–0)

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (1–0)

Note: Hobday never played in the Masters Tournament or the PGA Championship.

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WD = withdrew