Brandon Wu is an American professional golfer playing on the PGA Tour and has previously appeared on the Korn Ferry Tour. In 2019, Lima won a gold medal in the mixed team competition. Most recently in 2022, he was spotted at the Mexico Open where Jon Rahm won, beating Tony Finau and Wu. He was also seen at the Puerto Rico Open.
Early life
Brandon Wu was born on February 17, 1997, in Danville, California, United States. His father’s name is Wu Yichun and his mother is Zhang Xiaobing. He also has two siblings named Evan and Michael. In 1996, his parents moved to California from Beijing. At a young age, he spent a lot of time with his parents and siblings. Brandon attended a boarding school called Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, USA. There he was an active part of their swim team. He later went to Stanford University for his advanced studies, where he played golf for the Stanford Cardinal men’s golf team.
Brandon Wu career
In his senior year at Stanford, his team won the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship. He was seen at the Porter Cup and the next year at US Amateur 2017 in 2017. In 2019, he played at the 2019 Walker Cup, 2019 Arnold Palmer Cup, 2019 Pan American Games, and 2019 US Open. He turned pro in 2019 and also competed on the 2020 Korn Ferry Tour with restrictions. He placed 9th at the Price Cutter Charity Championship, earning points to improve his rank.
Brandon Wu was spotted at Albertsons Boise Open. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many of its games have been canceled or dates extended. He’s earned his place on the 2021-2022 PGA Tour, including the Mexico Open. Previously he recorded one win; two second places and seven top-10 finishes in 28 starts. Most recently in 2022, he was spotted at the Puerto Rico Open. There he tied for 3rd place.
Brandon Wu Social media
Wu is an active user of social media and enjoys posting content about his game, friends, travel, and family. On his Instagram account, he has 7,573 followers and 901 followers. In May 2012, he joined Twitter and earned 983 followers and 69 followers. On his Twitter account, he receives tags and posts from the official PGA Tour site.
Brandon Wu Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Brandon Wu |
| Date of birth | February 17, 1997 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Place of birth | Danville, California, USA |
| nationality | American |
| profession | golfer |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Aquarius |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 6′ 0” – in centimeters – 182 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 75kg – in pounds – 165 pounds |
| hair color | Black |
| eye color | Brown |
| body type | Athletic |
Brandon Wu Family | |
| Father | Yichun Wu |
| mother | Xiaobing Zhang |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | Two (Evan & Michael) |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Deerfield Academy |
| University | University at Stanford |
Relationship status | |
| Marital status | In relation |
| affair | Yes |
| Who is Brandon Wu’s girlfriend? | Julia |
Personal life
Brandon Wu spends a lot of time with Julia. Information about Julia was not shared, but he likes to post pictures with her on his social media account. It appears that they are close friends but have yet to reveal any details about their relationship to the media. He could get a lot of female attention because of his game. He also spends most of his time with friends and family and training for his upcoming golf games.
Brandon Wu Net Worth
Brandon Wu has earned a lot in his sports career as a golfer. So far in 2022, he has earned around $33,865. He earned around $172,987 in 2019-20. His average prize money per year is $148,989. According to sources, his net worth was estimated at around $297,977. He could also earn through various brand endorsement deals.
Facts About Brandon Wu
- He got into golf at the age of 6 while living near the golf course in Danville, California.
- Besides golf, he also played baseball, tennis, and swam.
- His father was bitten by the gold bug.
- He currently resides in Scarsdale, New York.
- He missed graduating from Stanford because he had to play the final round at Pebble Beach.
- In 2019 he won the Korn Ferry Tour.
- The 2020 Korn Ferry Tour has been extended to 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.