Tom Kite’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Golf
  • Age: 70
  • Birth Place: McKinney, Texas
  • Height: 5′ 9″ (175 cm)
  • Weight: 170 lb (77 kg)
  • Marital Status: Married (Christy Kite)
  • Full Name: Thomas Oliver Kite, Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 9, 1949
  • Occupation: Professional Golf Player, Golf Course Designer
  • Education: University of Texas-Austin
  • Children: 3 (David, Stephanie, Paul)

Tom Kite is an American professional golf player which has an estimated net worth of $22.8 million.

Tom Kite started hitting the greens when he tried it out at the age of six. At age 11, he won his first tournament and received his golf scholarship at University of Texas. In 1972, he turned pro and been a consistent money winner ever since.

He competed in seven Ryder Cup teams and served as captain in 1997. Kite achieved 19 PGA Tour victories, and named as PGA of America Player of the Year in 1989. An innovator, he was known for his creative side such as first player who add a third wedge to his bag, dealt with sports psychologist and first to emphasize the importance of physical fitness for game improvement.

Aside from being a golfer, Kite also a golf course designer which he successfully completed Jersey City’s Liberty National; Comanche Trace in Kerrville, Texas; Somersett Country Club in Reno, Nevada; Gaillardia Golf & Country Club in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and the Legends on LBJ in Kingsland, Texas. He collaborated with Bob Cupp in every project he did.

Thomas Oliver Kite, Jr. was born on December 9, 1949 in McKinney, Texas. He has three children with his wife, Christy.

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