Tim Finchem is an American lawyer and retired golf administrator. While on the PGA Tour, he served as commissioner from 1994 to 2016 and served at least two years in the White House during President Jimmy Carter’s 1978-1979 administration. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The ceremony took place on March 9, 2022 due to restricted protocols from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finchem also showed his presence in the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame when he appeared at the induction ceremony alongside Tiger Woods and Susie Maxwell Berning.
Tim Finchem helped the PGA Tour jump from less than $60 million a year in 1994 to more than $250 million a year by 2006. At the 2022 World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Finchem made another one Step towards improving the Players Championship events, building a new clubhouse and renovating the course in 2006.
Early life
Tim was born on April 19, 1947 in Ottawa, Illinois and is currently in his late 50s. He attended Princess Anne High School, Virginia, where he received his elementary education. He later received his secondary education at the University of Richmond, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969.
Finchem received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1973. He had a paper route and earlier stepped away from jobs.
Rather than spend his money on buying candy and other small toys, Finchem has been interested in playing golf since childhood. So he used to only spend his money playing golf.
Tim Finchem was brought by Harold (father) who was a professional marine and allowed his 8 year old young child to play golf with his buddies. Finchem is one of the eldest sons in a family of six children, including three boys and three girls.
Tim Finchem career
Before entering the gold administration field, Tim Finchem had pursued a distinguished career in law and practice. He practiced law in Virginia Beach at the University of Virginia School of Law for at least three years. Timothy then served in his White House position while under the administration of Jimmy Carter.
He served as Deputy Advisor to the President in the Office of Economic Affairs. Later in the 1980s he co-founded a group of National Marketing and Strategies in Washington, DC. Later in June 1994, Finchem was appointed Commissioner. He succeeded Deane Beman, who retired from that position after at least 20 years of service.
Previously, Finchem was on the road to learn the responsibilities of the tour’s vice president of business affairs, assistant commissioner and chief operating officer. During his time as commissioner, Finchem worked on earning opportunities and had PGA Tour players catering to growth on both national and international tours.
Tim Finchem remained President of the Television Broadcasting Deals for at least three years in 1997, 2001 and 2005. Back in 2006, Finchem helped the PGA Tour raise it from $56.4 million in 1994 to $256.8 million in 2006. It was one of the organization’s most notable growth, which had a lot to do with golfer Tiger Woods as he also received credit for it.
Tim Finchem biography | |
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| Real name | Timothy W Finchem |
| Date of birth | April 19, 1947 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 74 years |
| Place of birth | Ottawa, Illinois, USA |
| nationality | American |
| profession | Lawyer |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Aries |
Physical Statistics | |
| Height | in feet inches – 5′ 9” – in centimeters – 175 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 78kg – in pounds – 171 pounds |
| shoe size | 10 (US) |
| hair colour | Brown |
| eye color | Blue |
| body type | Slim |
Tim Finchem Family | |
| Father | Martin Landauer |
| mother | Barbara Bains |
| sister | – |
| Brothers | – |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | Princess Anne High School |
| University | University of Richmond, University of Virginia |
Relationship status | |
| Marital status | Married |
| Wife | Holly Finchem |
| children | Not known |
Personal life
Tim Finchem is a happily married man who has a wife named Holly Finchem and the couple have produced four children together. Holly Finchem is herself one of the energetic and active figures who is a member and dressage of Operation Shower, an organization focused on raising funds and awareness for pregnant women. She is often seen in public speaking about inspirational things and giving lectures on raising the brand new youngsters or the effect it has on mothers.
She is one of the big charity donors who has developed good public relations. Holly Finchem became part of the new company along with her husband Tim Finchem as she owns the adored Nona Blue Ponte Beach. Following his retirement from the PGA Tour, Tim appears to be enjoying quality time with family, including his wife and four children.
Tim Finchem net worth
Tim Finchem has a net worth of approximately $7 million. He has served on the PGA Tour for many years and has remained an active legal practitioner. On the other hand, Tim’s wife Holly also owns a net worth of around $500,000 to $1 million. Together, the couple leads a luxurious lifestyle.