Sahith Theegala: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Background Born September 4, 1997, in Orange, California, Sahith Theegala grew up in Chino Hills. His parents, Karuna and Muralidhar Theegala, immigrated from India before his birth. College Career Theegala attended Pepperdine University (2015-2020), where he became the most decorated golfer in school history. He won the 2020 Haskins Award, Ben Hogan Award, and Jack Nicklaus Award - becoming only the fifth player to win all three in the same season. Professional Career Turned professional in 2020, earning his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour Finals in 2021. Secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2023 Fortinet Championship. Career Earnings Through 2023, Theegala has earned over $9.5 million in official PGA Tour earnings. His 2022-23 season was particularly successful, earning $5,665,087. Tournament Highlights - Winner: 2023 Fortinet Championship - Runner-up: 2022 WM Phoenix Open - Runner-up: 2022 RSM Classic Personal Life Currently unmarried, Theegala resides in Houston, Texas. Known for his unique swing style and engaging personality on tour. Playing Style Recognized for his creative shot-making ability and unorthodox but effective swing mechanics. World Ranking Reached a career-high ranking of 20th in the Official World Golf Rankings in 2023. Equipment Plays Ping equipment and uses a Ping G430 LST driver. Note: Net worth figures are not included as they vary by source and cannot be reliably verified.