Vijay Singh Net Worth, Income, Height, Biography, & Career

Vijay Singh also known as VJ Singh is a Fijian professional golfer. He has won 34 PGA Tour events in his career. These include one Master title and two PGA championships. Singh is also known as “The Big Fijian”.

His career gain extreme peak in between 2004 to 2005. At that time, he held number-one spot for 32 consecutive weeks in the Official World Gold Ranking. In 2006, he was elected into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

He lifted FedEx Cup in 2008. Singh also win PGA Tour money in 2003, 2004, and 2008.

As of 2022, Vijay Singh’s net worth is estimated to be $75 million.

Early Life & Biography

Singh was born to Harjit Singh and Tehmina in Lautoka, Fiji. He is the second of three children (Saurav and Amrit are his siblings). Vijay’s family immigrated to Canada in 1977. The family moved to Brampton, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto. His parents started a convenience store named the Murray Grove Convenience Store. Singh began playing golf at age four when his father gave him a cut-down 3-wood. They can’t afford golf ball so practiced using coconuts.

Same as other kids, Singh played different sports in his early life. These include cricket, golf, football, snooker, and rugby. His father was a airplane technician and he taught golf to the students. This made his interest in golf and he started practicing it. He was the biggest fan of Tom Weiskopf and he usually mimic his swings to master them.

Personal Life

Vijay Singh was born in Fiji and moved to New Zealand at age 12. After studying for two years at Otago University in Dunedin, he began working as a bank teller in New Zealand. Before turning professional, Vijay made several more moves between his native Fiji and New Zealand before settling down in America with his wife, Mathilda Tangaro-Singh. The couple has five children – three boys and two girls.

In addition to golf, Singh enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He also has a home in Naples, Florida. Singh is known for having one of golf’s best short games. His aggressive style of play earned him comparisons to Arnold Palmer, but he credits Seve Ballesteros as his main inspiration growing up.

His putting stroke is unorthodox but effective—he holds both hands together over the ball while lining up putts (an unusual grip called Vijay’s Claw). However, despite a stellar record on tour and some notable wins under his belt, Singh has never been ranked No. 1 in the world or won a major championship.

As long as he keeps winning events on tour though, there’s no doubt that these achievements will come eventually. And if they don’t? Well, then we’ll just have to wait until after he retires from competitive golf.

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Career

While attending John G. Phillips Secondary School in Brampton, he was coached by former PGA Tour player Jim Nelford. In 1981, he won the Canadian Junior Championship and earned Golf Digest magazine’s ranking as one of that year’s top ten juniors in North America. Later that year he won both the U.S. Amateur and Junior Canadian Amateur titles. He attended Arizona State University in Tempe on a golf scholarship from 1982–84 where he helped lead ASU to two NCAA Championships.

He turned professional in 1984, winning once on tour that year and twice more in 1985. His first win came at his home tournament, now called The National; it was also his first appearance there. Singh later stated that it took years for him to feel comfortable with crowds after being so used to being alone while playing as a youth.

In 1986, he finished second six times including three playoff losses before finally winning again at Phoenix in 1987. His only major championship victory came at Augusta National Golf Club in 1996, when he defeated Davis Love III in a sudden death playoff. Singh won $4 million for his Masters win—the largest single payout ever up to that time—and jumped from 14th to 7th on the all-time money list.

Other notable wins include those at Southern Hills Country Club (1989), Bay Hill Club & Lodge (1990), Firestone Country Club (1992), Colonial Country Club (1993) and Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Classic(1995). In addition, he has posted 23 runner-up finishes including five in playoffs. On August 25, 2006 Singh became the fifth golfer ever to reach $50 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour.

Highlights

Below are Vijay Singh’s highlights of his till now career:

• Won 34 PGA Tour events
• Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame (2006)
• Lifted FedEx Cup (2008)

How Does Vijay Singh Spend His Money?

Same as many other golf players, Vijay spend his money in real estate, luxury cars, and charity work. He loves to do charity to support poor people. He not only invest in his own Vijay Singh Charitable Foundation but also do charity in many other foundations.

VJ Singh Charity

Vijay Singh is doing charity for many years and still doing it. He has spent his money on different charities including Caddy for a Cure and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

VJ Singh Homes

Singh owns different houses in different areas. He owns Ponte Vedra Beach house whose worth is in millions. It is few minutes drive away from PGA Tour headquarters.

In 2009, Singh purchased a condo in Lincoln Square, New York whose worth is $5.675 million. This mansion includes four bedrooms and bathrooms and features wood-burning stove. It covers 3,369 square feet and has 1,463 foot terrace.

According to a report, VJ Singh is selling his Hawaii home who he purchased in 2008 worth $5.5 million. He is asking $23 million for this 52-acre property now.

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FAQs About Vijay Singh

Q: How much money has Vijay Singh won?

A: Singh won PGA tour money in 2003, 2004, and 2008. He earned $4 million from his master wins. He became first person in PGA tour to earn $50 million in career in 2006.

Q: Is VJ Singh married?

A: Yes, VJ Singh is married to Ardena Seth since 1985. They have one son named Qass Seth Singh.

Q: Where is Vijay Singh now?

A: Vijay Singh was born in Lautoka, Fiji. He has moved to many areas before finally settling in Ponte Vedra Beach in Florida.

Q: How did VJ Singh cheat?

A: In 1985, Singh was banned due to the allegations that he altered his scorecard. This lead him banned from Asian Tour events.

Q: Is Vijay Singh African American?

A: As Singh was born in Fiji, of Indian descent. He is Fijian and no doubt is black.

Summary

Vijay Singh is a professional golf player born in Fiji. He is also known as “The Big Fijian” with an estimated net worth of $75 million. Throughout his career, he has won 34 PGA tour events. It includes one Master title and two PGA Championships.

He won PGA tour money in 2003, 2004, and 2008. Singh was also elected in the World Golf Hall of Fame.

As of 2022, Vijay Singh’s net worth is approximately $75 million.