Ryan Gerard is an American professional golfer who competes in the PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour.
As of now, he ranks world no. 289 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Likewise, he has the best OWGR rank of world no. 165.
Ryan joined the 2022-23 PGA Tour Season along with Nicolai Hojgaard after accepting the Special Temporary Membership in April 2023. The duo crossed the threshold for membership in the 2023 Valero Texas Open.
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Eventually, he made his PGA Tour debut at The Honda Classic where he earned a spot via a 5-for-3 playoff at the Open Qualifier and went on to finish solo-fourth. He became the first Open Qualifier to finish in the top five of a PGA TOUR event since Doc Redman at the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic (2nd).
Moreover, he entered 2023 with status on the Korn Ferry Tour after finishing No. 5 in the Fortinet Cup on PGA TOUR Canada in 2022, where he won the Quebec Open. Moreover, he has played in the US Open twice after remarkable performances in the PGA Tour Canada.
Gerard turned professional in 2022 after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he played collegiate golf at UNC for five seasons and earned All-America honors twice in 2020 and 2022. He was a three-time PING All-East Region honoree (2019, 2020, and 2022).
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In 2021, he played in the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont and advanced to the second round of match play. Likewise, he was a semifinalist at the 2018 North & South Amateur.
Get to know the professional golfer Ryan Gerard including his wiki, early life, family, girlfriend, earnings, and net worth details.
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Ryan Gerard Wiki, Age & College
Born on 2 August 1999, Gerard is 24 years old now. He goes by the full name Ryan Burtle Gerard.
A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, he has American nationality. He pursued his high school education at Ravenscroft High School, where he played golf under coach Jimmy Cox. He led his school to conference and state titles and became the conference player of the year.
Ryan Gerard graduated from Ravenscroft High School in 2017. (Source: Ryan’s Instagram)
Ryan then went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a college athlete. He earned a bachelors degree from UNC, graduating in May 2022.
Apart from golf, he also plays basketball, badminton, and ping pong. Likewise, he also enjoys playing the violin and keyboard. His favorite golfer is Tiger Woods and a person in history he would like to meet is Ben Hogan.
Ryan Gerard Parents: Meet His Father & Mother
Ryan is the son of Robert Gerard and Judy Gerard. His parents raised him in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Golf comes in his blood as his father was also a golfer. Robert grew up in Long Island, New York, and played collegiately at Florida Atlantic University before beginning his professional career in the 1980s. He also caddied Ryan in his early days.
Always parenting ????
Ryan Gerard’s parents are ready with questions after congratulating their son on qualifying for his second TOUR event. pic.twitter.com/OJkxQfzLCc
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 21, 2023
The 24-year-old credits his parents for their support since the beginning of his career. He says,
My parents have sacrificed so much for me to give me these opportunities. I’m just so thankful for that. Just to be able to play and get better. Getting lessons and playing tournaments are instrumental in that. I wouldn’t be the player I am today without their help.\
Ryan was introduced to golf by his parents when he was two years old. (Source: PGA Tour)
Gerard was just two years old when he received his first set of golf clubs from his parents. His parents say that he tried to sneak out of the house whenever he could to hit balls in his yard.
Ryan Gerard Girlfriend: Is He Dating Anyone?
Gerard does not seem to have a girlfriend at the moment. He prefers to keep his personal life undisclosed.
The golfer is active on Instagram but there are no posts evincing his possible love partner. He is seen hanging out with friends in his spare time.
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A music lover, his favorite music include hip hop and pop music. Moreover, he enjoys playing the video game Fortnite and watching his favorite science fiction thriller 11.22.63.
Who Is Ryan Gerard’s Caddie?
Ryan’s caddie is Austin Nowak who is also a professional golfer. Austin earned a PGA TOUR Canada status in 2022.
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They first worked together at the Korn Ferry Tour’s two season-opening tournaments in the Bahamas. However, Gerard missed both cuts.
How Much Is Golfer Ryan Gerard’s Net Worth?
Ryan prominently amasses a significant amount of net worth from his professional golf career. His earnings come from golf tournaments, sponsorships, endorsements, and other income streams.
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Currently, he has a total career earnings of $165,991. Likewise, his official money is $912,311.
