Daniel Berger is an American golfer on the PGA Tour. He is best known for his victory in the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge. As of 2021, Daniel Berger's net worth is estimated to be approximately $12 million.
| Full Name | Daniel Berger |
| Date of Birth | April 7, 1993 |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Born Place | Plantation, Florida, United States |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Golfing |
| Net Worth | $12 million |
| Wife | Unmarried |
Youth and amateur career
Daniel Berger was born on April 7, 1993, in Plantation, Florida, the son of Nadia and Jay Berger. His father is a former tennis coach and director of men’s tennis for the United States Tennis Association.
Berger started playing golf at the age of 11. He attended William T. Dwyer High School and then played college golf at Florida State University. While in college, he won the SunTrust Gator Invitational and the Seminole Intercollegiate.
As an amateur, Berger was twice named a first-team player for the United States by the American Golf Coaches Association. He was also nominated for AllNicklaus, Team AllACC and Team PING AllRegion.
Daniel Berger Net Worth and Career
Berger turned pro in 2013 when he was just 20 years old. That same year, he qualified for the Webb.com Tour and competed in four events. A year later, he finished second in the TPC Stonebrae Championship and 15th in the Web.com Tour rankings. After this milestone, he was automatically promoted to the PGA Tour for the 2014 season.
In March 2015 at the Honda Classic, Berger posted a 6-under-par 64 on the final lap to advance to the Sudden Death Playoffs in which he lost to Padraig Harrington. In the 2015 season, he finished in the top 10 six times, finished 11th in the FedEx Cup rankings and was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.
His first PGA Tour win came in June 2016 at the FedEx St. Giuda Classico. The victory earned him 1.1 million dollars and took him to 29th place in the official world golf ranking. At the 2018 US Open, Berger scored 66 points in the third round, putting him first out of four alongside Dustin Johnson, Brooks Kepka and Tony Finau. However, he tied for sixth place behind the winner Koepka.
On June 13, 2020, Berger won the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge by earning a check for $1.375 million. Thanks to this victory, he climbed to 31st place in the world ranking.
What is the true value of Daniel Berger?
As of 2021, Daniel Berger’s personal fortune is estimated at $12 million. He earned most of this money through his successful golf career. He has also signed endorsement deals with Adidas that require him to wear Adidas hats, clothing, shoes and accessories.