Sam Ryder: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Education Sam Ryder was born on December 15, 1989, in Winter Park, Florida. He attended Stetson University, where he played collegiate golf from 2008 to 2012. During his time at Stetson, he was a standout player and earned Atlantic Sun All-Conference honors. Professional Career Ryder turned professional in 2012 and worked his way through the mini-tours before earning his Web.com Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour) card. He secured his PGA Tour card for the 2017-18 season after finishing 12th on the Web.com Tour money list in 2017. PGA Tour Achievements As of 2023, Ryder has one PGA Tour victory, winning the 2023 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. This breakthrough victory came in his 147th PGA Tour start. His best finish in a major championship was T47 at the 2021 PGA Championship. Career Earnings Through the 2023 season, Ryder's career PGA Tour earnings exceed $8.5 million. His most successful season came in 2022-23, highlighted by his win at Torrey Pines. Personal Life Ryder is married to his wife, Paula. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona. He is known for his calm demeanor on the course and dedication to fitness training. Playing Style Standing 6'2", Ryder is recognized for his consistent ball-striking ability. For the 2022-23 season, his driving accuracy was 62.50%, with an average driving distance of 298.9 yards. Notable Statistics (2022-23 Season) - Scoring Average: 70.481 - Greens in Regulation: 67.36% - Strokes Gained Total: 0.219 Equipment Ryder plays with Callaway equipment and uses a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball. Social Media Fans can follow Sam Ryder on Instagram (@samrydersu) and Twitter (@SamRyderSU), where he regularly shares updates about his golf career and personal life.