
Daniel "Danny" Willett, an English professional golfer, was born on October 3, 1987. He turned professional in 2008, and the following year, he joined the European Tour. However, he had to wait for his first pro win on the Euro Tour until the BMW International Open in 2012. He joined the PGA Tour in 2015 and won the 2016 Masters Tournament. Further, in April 2016, he achieved his career-high world ranking of No. 9, as per the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). As of March 2025, he ranked world number 378, with eight professional wins.
Willett also represented England in the 2013 World Cup, as well as the 2016 EurAsia Cup and Ryder Cup. Even as an amateur golfer, he represented England at the 2005 European Boys Team Championship and Europe at the 2008 Bonallack Trophy. Moreover, he has represented Great Britain and Ireland at the 2005 Jacques Leglise Trophy and 2007 Walker Cup. He attended Jacksonville State University and was named a medalist in the 2007 OVC Championship. Between 2007 and 2008, he won four amateur titles, including the English Amateur.
Name | Daniel John Willett |
Net Worth | Estimated $2 million |
Age | 37 years old (born October 3, 1987) |
Residence | Sheffield, England |
Position | Golfer |
Marital Status | Married |
Source of Wealth | Golf, Endorsement |
Endorsements | Cobra Golf, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Omega, Nutrition X, Racing Club VIP |
Endorsement Earnings | - |
How much is Danny Willett’s net worth in 2025?
Danny Willett’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million as of March 2025, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Danny Willett’s salary
Danny Willett's overall PGA career earnings are $8.48 million as of March 2025. In the 2016 season, he earned $1.93 million, the most he had ever won in a single year on the PGA Tour. He earned most of it ($1.8 million) from his 2016 Masters Tournament victory. (via Spotrac)
Danny Willett’s endorsements
Danny Willett has endorsement deals with Cobra Golf, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Omega, Nutrition X, and Racing Club VIP, according to his Instagram profile, @danny.willett.
Danny Willett’s charity
As per Danny Willett's official website, he hosted the Betfred British Masters from 2021 to 2022. During that time, he chose Prostate Cancer U.K. as the official charity partner. In 2020, Steve Rolley, the former coach of Willett, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Following his recovery after surgery, Rolley started to raise awareness about prostate cancer. This was the inspiration for Willett's approach towards cancer-related philanthropic endeavors. Furthermore, according to Willett's website, they hope to raise considerable funding and awareness to educate people about the disease.
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FAQs on Danny Willett
A. No, Danny Willett plays on the European Tour (DP World Tour) as of March 2025.
A. Danny Willett turned professional in 2008.
A. Danny Willett's career-high ranking in golf is world No. 9, which he achieved in April 2016.
A. Danny Willett won the 2016 Masters Tournament over Jordan Spieth and Lee Westwood by three strokes.