Martin Laird: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Education Martin Laird was born on December 29, 1982, in Glasgow, Scotland. He attended Colorado State University from 2000-2004, where he played collegiate golf for the Rams and earned a degree in Marketing. Professional Career Laird turned professional in 2004 and earned his PGA Tour card for the 2008 season through the Korn Ferry Tour. He has secured four PGA Tour victories: the 2009 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, the 2011 Arnold Palmer Invitational, the 2013 Valero Texas Open, and the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. Career Earnings and Statistics As of 2023, Martin Laird's career PGA Tour earnings exceed $21 million. His highest world ranking was 21st, achieved in 2011. He has recorded over 30 top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour throughout his career. Personal Life Laird resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife Meagan and their children. The couple married in 2011. Meagan, a former Colorado State student, met Martin while they were both attending the university. Playing Style Known for his accuracy off the tee and strong iron play, Laird has maintained a consistent presence on the PGA Tour for over a decade. His driving accuracy and greens in regulation statistics have regularly ranked among the Tour's top performers. International Competition While he hasn't represented Europe in the Ryder Cup, Laird has represented Scotland in various international competitions and maintains strong ties to his home country's golfing community. Career Highlights - Four PGA Tour victories - Career-best FedEx Cup finish: 23rd (2011) - Multiple appearances in major championships - Successful transition from European amateur golf to the PGA Tour Note: Net worth figures are often speculative and vary by source, so they have been omitted to maintain accuracy.