LarryNelson
United States
United States
Larry Nelson
United States
Profile
Height
5'9"
Weight
150lbs
Age
77
Birthday
Sep 10, 1947
Birthplace
Fort Payne, AL
Turned Pro
1971
Career Earnings
$29,274,344
College
Kennesaw Junior College
Residence
Marietta, GA
Plays From
Marietta, GA
Family
Wife, Gayle; Drew, Josh; three grandchildren
Personal
Didn't begin playing golf until returning from his military service in Vietnam. Got his instruction from reading Ben Hogan's book, The Five Fundamentals of Golf.
Broke 100 the first time he played and broke 70 within nine months.
Active in golf course design, with 12 courses open for play worldwide.
Was a pitcher/shortstop for a Georgia Colt League championship team as a youngster.
Missed seven weeks during the summer of 1998 with a herniated disc near his neck.
Underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage and the removal of a cyst on his right wrist in February 2005 in Orlando, Fla.