Gene Sauers - Golf News, Rumors, & Updates

Gene Craig Sauers is an esteemed American professional golfer with a career that spans several decades, currently competing on the PGA Tour Champions. Born on August 22, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, Sauers overcame a life-threatening skin condition that sidelined him for 5 years. In 2016, he triumphed at the U.S. Senior Open, securing a senior major championship.

You can follow Gene Sauers’ net worth, prize money, career details, earnings, endorsements, personal details, wife, career stats, and more here.

About Gene Sauers

Gene Sauers was born on August 22, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia. His introduction to golf came through family outings to the Savannah Golf Club, where his father and older brother, Bobby, would bring him along.

Initially more excited about driving the golf cart than playing, Sauers’ interest in golf itself was sparked after experiencing the thrill of hitting a golf ball solidly for the first time.

Early Career

During his amateur years, Sauers was a runner-up in the 1980 Georgia Junior Championship. Sauers also won the 1982 Savannah City Amateur and the 1983 Oglethorpe Invitational.

Sauers attended Alexander City Junior College in Alabama, where he finished third and fourth in the junior college national championships over 2 years. He later transferred to Georgia Southern University.

Professional Career

Turning professional in 1984 after attending Georgia Southern University, Sauers quickly made his presence felt on the PGA Tour.

His early career was highlighted by notable victories, including wins at the 1986 Bank of Boston Classic and the 1989 Hawaiian Open. Additionally, Sauers clinched the Deposit Guaranty Golf Classic in Mississippi in 1990.

Sauers’ career in the early 1990s was characterized by consistent performances, including two tournaments where he finished in a tie for first place at the end of regulation: the 1992 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the 1994 St. Jude Classic.

However, Sauers faced significant challenges in the mid-1990s, losing his tour card in 1995 and having to play primarily on the Nike Tour (now known as the Korn Ferry Tour), where he recorded one victory at the 1998 Nike South Carolina Classic.

His career experienced a resurgence in 2002 when he won the Air Canada Championship on the PGA Tour, earning him a two-year exemption and the PGA Comeback Player of the Year award.

Sauers’ career took a dramatic turn when he stepped away from competition between 2006 and 2010 due to a life-threatening skin condition, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

After overcoming the condition, Sauers returned to professional golf on the Nationwide Tour in 2011 and joined the Champions Tour upon turning 50 in 2012.

Gene Sauers’s Net Worth and Earnings

As of 2024, Gene Sauers’s net worth is $2.5 million.

His earnings come from his prize money as a professional golfer, endorsements, and other sources.

Prize Money

Year	Event	Position	Prize Money
2021	Charles Schwab Cup Championship	34th	$15,000
2024	Champions Tour Rankings	53rd	$61,079

Career Earnings

Throughout his career, Gene Sauers has accumulated prize money from various golf events, contributing to his overall financial success. Gene Sauers has total career earnings of $4,660,570.

As of now, Sauers is listed as the 53rd money leader on the Champions Tour with earnings of $61,079 for the year. His victory at the 2016 U.S. Senior Open and other wins throughout his career has undoubtedly added to his financial portfolio.

Personal Details

Detail	Information
Full Name	Gene Craig Sauers
Nickname	–
Birth Date	August 22, 1962
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight	150 lb (68 kg; 11 st)
Birthplace	Savannah, Georgia
Nationality	United States
Current Net Worth	$2.5 million
College	Georgia Southern University
Turned Professional	1984
Relationship Status	Married
Wife	Tammy Sauers
Instagram Profile	@_gene_sauers_

Wife

Gene Sauers’ wife is Tammy Sauers. The couple’s journey together began in high school, where Gene and Tammy first met. Tammy has been a pivotal figure in Gene’s life as his partner and the mother of their three sons, Gene, Rhett, and Dylan.

Age

Gene Sauers is 61 years old, born on August 22, 1962.

Height

He stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).

Nationality

Gene Sauers is an American national.

Career Stats

Statistic	Value
PGA Tour Wins	3
Korn Ferry Tour Wins	1
PGA Tour Champions Wins	1
European Senior Tour Wins	1
Highest Ranking	36 (October 4, 1992)
Best Major Finish	T2 at 1992 PGA Championship

FAQs About Gene Sauers

When was Gene Sauers born?

August 22, 1962.

Where is Gene Sauers from?

Savannah, Georgia.

How many PGA Tour wins does Gene Sauers have?

Three.

What major championship did Gene Sauers win?

U.S. Senior Open in 2016.

What is Gene Sauers’s highest ranking in golf?

36th on October 4, 1992.

What college did Gene Sauers attend?

Georgia Southern University.

When did Gene Sauers turn professional?

1984.

Has Gene Sauers won on the PGA Tour Champions?

Yes, he has one win.

What was Gene Sauers’s best finish in a major championship?

Tie for second at the 1992 PGA Championship.

How tall is Gene Sauers?

5 ft 8 in (1.73 m).

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Gene Sauers - Golf News, Rumors, & Updates

About Gene Sauers

Early Career

Professional Career

Gene Sauers’s Net Worth and Earnings

As of 2024, Gene Sauers’s net worth is $2.5 million.

Prize Money

Career Earnings

Personal Details

Wife

Gene Sauers’ wife is Tammy Sauers. The couple’s journey together began in high school, where Gene and Tammy first met. Tammy has been a pivotal figure in Gene’s life as his partner and the mother of their three sons, Gene, Rhett, and Dylan.

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