Matt NeSmith: PGA Tour Professional Early Life and Amateur Career Matt NeSmith was born on October 1, 1993, in North Augusta, South Carolina. He developed his golf skills at the junior level, becoming one of South Carolina's top amateur players. College Career NeSmith attended the University of South Carolina from 2012-2016, where he was a standout for the Gamecocks golf team. He earned First-Team All-SEC honors and was named a PING First-Team All-American in 2016. Professional Career Turning professional in 2016, NeSmith worked his way through the developmental tours. He earned his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour in 2019, finishing 19th in the regular season points list. Career Achievements - First PGA Tour Start: 2019 A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier - Career-Best PGA Tour Finish: T3 (2022 Valspar Championship) - Career PGA Tour Earnings: $5,121,219 (as of 2023) Personal Life Matt NeSmith married Abigail Pait in 2019. The couple resides in Aiken, South Carolina. Equipment NeSmith plays Titleist clubs and uses a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball. Notable Statistics - Scoring Average 2022-23 Season: 71.237 - Driving Distance 2022-23: 297.9 yards - Greens in Regulation Percentage 2022-23: 67.86% Social Media Presence Fans can follow Matt NeSmith on Twitter (@Matt_NeSmith) and Instagram (@mattnesmith). Rankings - Career-High World Golf Ranking: 125 (2022) - Current Official World Golf Ranking: 195 (as of December 2023)