- Matthew NeSmith is a professional golfer from North Augusta, South Carolina, he went pro in 2016
- He won his first amateur title in 2011 and his first professional in 2019 at the 2011 Sea Pine Junior Heritage and the 2019 Albertsons Boise Open
- The 31 year-old has a net worth of above $4 million, earned from golf and endorsement
Matthew NeSmith is a 31 year-old American professional golfer from North Augusta, South Carolina. He developed an interest in golf at 8 and attended the Masters regularly until after graduation from high school. At 18, he won his first amateur title at the 2011 Sea Pines Junior Heritage and a second at the 2015 Junior Amateur. He went pro in 2016 at 22.
In 2020, he hosted his maiden American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event known as the Matthew NeSmith Junior Championship. He is currently married to a former captain of the Carolina Women’s Equestrian Team, Abigail Pait NeSmith.
Background And Education Of Matthew NeSmith
Matthew NeSmith was born Matthew Christian NeSmith on 25th October 1993 in North Augusta, South Carolina. He is currently 31 years old
The golfer is one of two children born to the family of Darren NeSmith and Beth NeSmith. His older brother Zach NeSmith is a photographer, filmmaker, and photojournalist based in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked with fashion brands and covered art scenes, protests, and music. Moreover, some of his works appear in magazines such as Vice, NPR, Juxtapoz Magazine, Office Magazine, Tumblr spots, Creative Loafing and Jacobin.
NeSmith attended North Augusta Highs School where he played golf and graduated as one of the best golfers from the school. In addition, he was awarded the renowned Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Award in 2012.
After graduation from high school, NeSmith was admitted to the University of South Carolina and earned a degree in sociology in 2016. While at the University, he was a member of the school’s team (The Gamecock). He earned various accolades including, PING First All-America honors, SCGA’s Player of the Year, and 2015/16 the University of South Carolina Co-Male Studnet Athlete of the Yera.
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The North Augusta Native’s Net Worth Is Above $4 Million
NeSmith earns lucratively from his golf career. Currently, his net worth is above $4 million. This fortune comes from his golf career and other profitable ventures including endorsements. Currently, his career earnings are $3.4 million.
In 2019/20, the North Augusta golfer earned about $783, 232 from the events he competed in including the $180, 000 from his Albertsons Boise Open win. He made about $1.1 million in 2020/21 and $1.4 million in 2021/22 after playing in 29 and 25 tournaments, respectively.
In addition to what he makes from playing golf, he has a couple of endorsements with brands such as Srixon Golf, Vineyard Vines, Real FormFree, EasyPost, ProVital Solutions, SC Education Lottery, Adidas Golf, Kjus Golf, and Rain Gear.
His career earnings and various endorsements contribute to his net worth.
His Is Into Philanthropy
Matthew NeSmith gives back to society as he continues to make money from his career. He has been part of various campaigns to help raise funds for cancer patients in South Carolina. In 2021 he took part in the presentation of $150,000 to the Prisma Health Children Hospital, Midlands. Moreover $50,000 from the RSM Birdies Love goes to the Gamecocks Curing Kids Cancer Clinic. The fund will go to families of children battling cancer, so they could go through the clinical trial process and receive therapies.
Besides this, the North Augusta-born golfer has extended his philanthropic gesture to provide opportunities for prospective golfers to earn from playing. This is why he organized the Matthew NeSmith Junior Championship to create a platform for them to not only build a career in golf but also earn from it.
Here Are Unavailable Facts About Matthew NeSmith
1. He Went Pro At The Age of 23
NeSmith made a good start in golf during his high school and university days. In 2016 at 23, he went pro, which was the same year he graduated from the University of South Carolina. Three years later, he won his first title at the 2019 Albertsons Boise Open and earned his PGA Tour Card.
He participated in the 2021 Phoenix Open and finished in 7th place. The following year, he had his best PGA Tour finish at the Valspar Championship.
2. His Parents Are Very Supportive
NeSmith’s are supportive of his career. He revealed how both his mum and dad have been his biggest supporters in different Instagram posts. He said his father was his inspiration, while his mother was his light through the darkness.
3. NeSmith Is Married To His Long-Time Girlfriend
The North Augusta-born pro golfer is married to Abigail Pait NeSmith. The pair dated for nearly 4 years before they got engaged in 2018. A year after the engagement, they exchanged marital vows on 2nd November 2019.
Additionally, his wife was a former captain of the University of South Carolina Women’s Equestrian team from 2015 to 2016. She graduated with a major in arts and a minor in public relations from the University of South California in 2016.
4. The North Augusta Native Hosted First Golf Event In 2020
NeSmith hosted his first golf event called the Matthew NeSmith Junior Championship in October 2020. The event was held for two days from 16th October to 18th October and had boys and girls from 72 countries competing for the title.
The second edition of the event held in August 2021 and co-hosted by the Forest Lake Country Club in conjunction with American Junior Golf Association (AJGA).
5. He Is 6 Feet Tall
Standing at 6 feet 0 inches (183cm/1.83m), the American pro golfer is quite tall. Moreover, he is taller than the average American male who is 5 feet 9 inches (175cm/1.75m) tall. A height such as this is of advantage in golf. According to www.thatsgimme.com, a tall golfer can drive the ball farther, about 1.5 yards.
His bodyweight on the other hand is 98kg (215lbs).
Matthew NeSmith is a professional golfer who hails from North Augusta, South Carolina. He fell in love with golf when he was tender and started attending the Masters at 8. He played at both high school and college levels and earned various accolades. After graduation from the University of South Carolina, he went pro in 2016. If he keeps playing this way, there is a possibility of his rankings improving, and his net worth going up. Check the stories of golfers like Tom Hoge, Bryson Dechambeau, and Trevor Immelman.
In addition, he is the second son of Darren NeSmith and Beth NeSmith. His older brother Zach NeSmith is a photographer, filmmaker, and photojournalist residing in New York. The golfer is currently married to Abigail Pait NeSmith, a former captain of the University of South Carolina Equestrian team.
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