Russell Knox: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Education Russell Knox was born June 21, 1985, in Inverness, Scotland. He attended Jacksonville University in Florida, where he played collegiate golf from 2003-2007, earning All-American honors. Professional Career Knox turned professional in 2007 and earned his PGA Tour card in 2012. His breakthrough victory came at the 2015 WGC-HSBC Champions, making him the first Scottish player to win a World Golf Championships event. He added a second PGA Tour victory at the 2016 Travelers Championship. Career Earnings and Net Worth Through 2023, Knox has accumulated over $16.5 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour. His most lucrative season came in 2016, when he earned over $4.8 million. Personal Life Knox married Andrea (née Hernandez) in 2014. The couple resides in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Andrea has frequently been seen supporting Russell at tournaments. Tournament Victories - WGC-HSBC Champions (2015) - Travelers Championship (2016) - Irish Open (2018, European Tour) Notable Statistics - Career-best World Golf Ranking: 18th (2016) - Made 196 cuts in 321 PGA Tour starts through 2023 - Best finish in a major: T12 at the 2016 PGA Championship - Holds the distinction of being the first Scottish WGC event winner Equipment Knox has been a Cleveland/Srixon equipment ambassador, using their clubs and ball throughout much of his professional career. Current Status Knox splits his time between the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, representing Scotland in international competitions when selected.