Brittany Horschel is the wife of American golf player Billy Horschel. Billy Horschel, won the AT&T Byron Nelson Tournament in 2017, after which Brittany revealed on Twitter that she was addicted to alcohol, which is why her husband Billy was having a tough time addressing the situation. Now (back in 2017) her husband is rocking the field so she’s been there on social media to accept the truth.
Early life
Brittany Horschel was born on December 8, 1987 in Chicago, Illinois, where she spent her entire childhood. Her father, Chase Nelson, and mother, Deborah Nelson, provided all the resources necessary as she grew up to nurture her future.
She grew up with her brother Brad Nelson and graduated from the University of Florida. Apart from that, no information can be found about her previous life, so we assume that she likes to keep her personal life out of the spotlight.
Brittany Horschel Personal Life
Billy Horscel met his future wife Brittany many years ago when he was playing as a junior and she was in the audience at one of his tournaments. Billy detailed the incident of his meeting with Brittany on his official website, saying it was love at first sight.
She was also an athlete but due to her ongoing wrist injuries she was unable to compete at the highest level. The couple swapped wedding rituals in 2010 and the family became complete when they gave birth to their first child, Skylar Lillian, a girl. The baby daughter was born two days after Billy won the 2014 FedEx Cup.
Addiction with alcohol
It was the time when Billy Horschel won one of his tournaments in 2017 and a day later his wife stunned fans with her reaction on social media. Brittany, who was (then) 30, broke her silence about her alcoholism. She said that a year ago she started her journey to be mentally and physically strong and to include all aspects of health.
She revealed on social media that she has no shame in revealing that her family and friends helped her save her marriage. In one of Billy’s interviews with USA today, he revealed how proud he is to have her in the form of his wife. He was also proud of his wife’s courage in fighting alcohol addiction and struggles.
Brittany Horschel Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Brittany Horschel |
| Date of birth | December 8, 1987 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 34 years |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| nationality | American |
| profession | – |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5′ 6” – in centimeters – 168 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 54kg – in pounds – 119 pounds |
| shoe size | 7.5 (US) |
| hair colour | Blond |
| eye color | Brown |
| body type | Slim |
Brittany Horschel family | |
| Father | Chase Nelson |
| mother | Deborah Nelson |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | Brad Nelson |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | – |
| University | University of Florida |
Relationship status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| who is her husband | Billy Horschel |
| children | Three |
Britney’s children
He has described the birth of his first daughter and said the baby was waiting for him to win the match and come home with a trophy and prize and see her later. Later in 2017, the couple gave birth to another baby daughter named Colbie Rae. After that, on February 5, 2019, the family welcomed their third child — an infant son.
The family became a pack of five with the blessing of God. Billy has described on his official website that his wife Brittany completed him and that without his wife’s support he would not be the man he is today. He believes he is fortunate to have a career in the field he has always loved, to have a wife he loves and to father three children with his loving wife who completes him.
Billy Horschel Successes
Billy Horschel is a 35-year-old professional golfer from the United States who is adored by many on his social media profiles. He is a married personality known for having a beautiful wife and he has shared three children with her. The family is known to reside in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Billy has worked hard since his school days to prepare for golf success and a professional career. After school he was offered a golf-related scholarship which gave him a chance to get into the University of Florida. He started his pro career back in 2009 and was the rising star in golf well before that year.
He won first-team honors three times in 2007 and 2009 and was named Southeastern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year. While playing for the 2018 FedEx Cup, he won around $11 million in prize money. Previously in 2017, he won the $4 million golf tournament revenue for the entire season.
In one of his tournaments in September 2014, Billy beat rival Rory McIlroy by a stroke to take home $14 million in winnings. Billy Horschel is considered one of the wealthiest golfers in the country. Billy’s estimated net worth is around $10 million, which is enough to allow him and his family to live a luxurious lifestyle.