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Trevor Immelman is a true winner on the field, despite his occasionally disconcerting outcomes. Professional golfer Trevor Immelman has competed on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Sunshine Tour.
Early Life, Family & Education
Professional Golfer, Trevor Immelman was born on December 16, 1979, under the sign of Sagittarius.
He is also the third child of June and Johan Immelman, born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Trevor has two elder siblings, brothers Mark Immelman and Michelle Greeff.
Indeed, Johan Immelman is Trevor’s most active fan and the backbone of his profession. Furthermore, he was the one who set him on the path and nourished him along the way.
Johan used to be a gymnast and rugby player growing up in Strand, a beach resort town on South Africa’s southern point. In reality, he played golf when he was 19 years old.
Johan also has 23 years of marketing executive experience, which he gained at a Johann Rupert-owned company.
He has also served as a commissioner for the Sunshine Tour in South Africa.
He did, however, serve on the Canadian Tour’s board of directors from 2009 until 2012. Most notably, Johan Immelman has been named “Father of the Year” for 2016.
“The golden thread running through all the fathers starts with F: family, faith, and focus. I’m humbled. These are big shoulders to stand on and see the rest of the world.”
Introduction to Golf
Trevor Immelman began playing golf at the age of six after telling his family about his interest in the sport.
Indeed, seeing him resolute and joyful, his parents wholeheartedly backed him. Back in the day, there was no Internet or cellphones.
As a result, they would communicate by fax. In addition, as parents, they gave every resource to assist Trevor to reach his goal.
Johan had also created green in the front yard of their South African house, complete with a bunker and floodlights for practice.
Along with that, Johan made certain that Trevor did not miss a single international game. As a result, Trevor was frequently traveling solo on the 19-hour route to the United States for matches.
Trevor has two additional families in Orlando and San Diego who would look after him when he was away.
Trevor won the Rolex Junior Classic as an amateur in his AJGA debut in 1995. Following that, he advanced to the finals of the 1997 United States Junior Amateur Championship.
Trevor also won the US Amateur Public Links Championship in 1998. In reality, Trevor Immelman had his early schooling at Hottentots Holland High School.
Professional Career
Immelman began working professionally in the sector in 1999. Initially, he appeared on Europe’s second-tier professional tour, where he was a full member in 2001.
Immelman won four times on the European Tour and was the first man to successfully defend the South African Open title.
Immelman made his PGA Tour debut by winning his first PGA Tour tournament, the Cialis Western Open. It did, indeed, propel him to the top 15 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
In 2006, he was also named Rookie of the Year and finished in the top ten on the PGA Tour money list.
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After such an eventful year, Immelman fell to illness, resulting in lost games and great discomfort.
As a result, he stopped his five-year winless streak and was unable to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs.
Parallel to that, he returned to the European Tour, finishing T3 at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open.
Trevor Immelman was just selected as the International squad’s 2021 Presidents Cup captain.
Likely, he began working as an announcer for CBS Sports in 2019. For the network, he covered golf tournaments such as the Masters.
On ESPN.com, you can discover the most recent news, results, stats, scorecards, and other information on Trevor Immelman.
Achievements
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing South Africa): 1998
- Sunshine Tour (Order of Merit winner): 2002/2003
- World Cup (representing South Africa): Winners of 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007
- Presidents Cup (International Team): 2005 & 2007
- PGA Tour (Rookie of the Year): 2006
Injury
Apparently, it was Immelman’s ailments that dragged him down in the long run. It all started in 2007 when Immelman experienced significant pain around his ribs and difficulty breathing.
It was indeed the cause for his resignation from the South African Airways Open.
On December 18, 2007, he underwent surgery after physicians detected a lesion in his diaphragm.
They decided that the tumor was benign fibrosis. During his tenure, he dropped 22 pounds and missed the most of the 2008 PGA Tour season.
Meanwhile, he was usually vomiting, so he was placed on a lactose-free diet.
Trevor Immelman had tendinitis in his left wrist and elbow in October 2009, preventing him from competing in the US Open.
As a result, he had surgery performed by the same specialist who performed comparable surgeries on Luke Donald and Jim Furyk.
Indeed, he struggled with this throughout the 2009 and 2010 seasons.
“The problem with being an athlete is this, and you see it in every sport: because you were at some point in time very good or great at your sport, that part never goes away, thinking that you can still be that guy.
Even when your skill diminishes, for whatever reason, age, Injury, whatever, there’s still something inside you that makes you think you can do it.”
Net Worth & Salary
Unfortunately, the sportsman has yet to declare his net worth. He does, however, have career earnings of $12,628,762.
Immelman makes money via brand sponsorships and sponsors in addition to golf. Trevor is linked with several brands, including Nike, Rolex, and Old Mutual.
Trevor Immelman is also spotted utilizing Titleist TS3 and Titleist TS2 models for his driver and fairway woods, respectively.
Similarly, he uses a combination of Titleist 718 T-MBs (4-5) and Titleist 718 CBs (6-9).
Trevor also sports four Vokey SM7 wedges and a Scotty Cameron Phantom X putter in his bag. Overall, we can see him wearing Nike clothing and a Titleist Pro V1x.
Personal Life
Immelman is a family man and a parent to his children. Immelman appears to be married to his childhood sweetheart, Carminita Immelman.
Furthermore, after dating for a while, the couple married on December 6, 2003.
They initially met when they were 14 years old, at Hottentots Holland High School in the Western Cape of South Africa.
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Carminita is also quite private and prefers to remain out of the spotlight.
In reality, she was first seen in public in 2008, when Trevor won the master’ competition. The couple currently has two children, a girl, and a boy.
Their son’s name is Jacob Immelman, and he, like his father, enjoys golf. Badger is their daughter’s name. The family is complete with their two beloved dogs.
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Body Measurements
Immelman, as an athlete, appears to be constantly prepared with his physical processes. Immelman now stands 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 meters) tall and weighs 170 pounds (77 kg).
Social Media
Instagram: 12.5k followers.
Twitter: 110.1k followers.
FAQ’s
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Trevor John Immelman |
| Date of Birth | December 16, 1979 |
| Birth Place | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nick Name | None |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Height | 5’9″ (1.75 meters) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Grey |
| Build | Athletic |
| Father’s Name | Johan Immelman |
| Mother’s Name | June Immelman |
| Siblings | An older brother, Mark Immelman, and an older sister, Michelle Greeff |
| High School | Hottentots Holland High School |
| College | Not Available |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Carminita Immelman (m. 2003) |
| Kids | Two kids A son, Jacob Immelman A daughter, Badger |
| Profession | Golf player |
| Current Tour | European Tour (joined 2001) PGA Tour (joined 2006) |
| Former Tour | Sunshine Tour |
| Active Years | 1999-present |
| Net Worth | Career earning of $12,628,762 |
