- Born: September 19, 1976, in Amarillo, Texas.
- College: University of North Texas and Texas A&M University, where he was a three-time All-Big 12 selection.
- Turned Pro: 2000.
- Residence: Colleyville, Texas.
- Family: Married to Jennifer (Fuller) Palmer; they have two children.
Golf Career Highlights
- PGA Tour Wins: Four wins, including the 2004 Funai Classic, 2008 Ginn sur Mer Classic, 2010 Sony Open, and 2019 Zurich Classic (team event).
- Major Performances: Best finishes include T-10 at the 2011 Masters and T-5 at the 2014 PGA Championship.
- Earnings: Over $30 million in career earnings.
- Recognition: Inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame (2016) and Texas Golf Hall of Fame (2022).
Philanthropy
- Ryan Palmer Foundation (Est. 2003): Focuses on creating brighter futures for underserved families through education, healthcare (dental, breast cancer awareness), and self-care initiatives, including the Healing Garden and Palmer Playhouse at a local children’s hospital.
Other
- Known as a consistent veteran on tour, he’s provided advice to younger players like Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth.
Visit his website for more information https://ryanpalmerfoundation.org/