Richie Ramsey
Richie Ramsey was born and raised in Aberdeen, Scotland, a city with deep connections to the North Sea oil industry and an equally strong golfing tradition. Growing up near some of Scotland's finest links courses forged a playing style built on resilience, shot-making, and the ability to perform in the most demanding conditions.
Before turning professional, Ramsey had a distinguished amateur career, culminating in winning the 2006 US Amateur Championship โ one of golf's most prestigious amateur titles. That victory at Hazeltine National Golf Club announced him to the world and set the expectations for a professional career that would follow.
He turned professional immediately after and quickly earned his European Tour card. His first tour victory came at the 2008 Johnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles, on home soil in Scotland, a moment of particular personal significance.
Ramsey has gone on to win multiple times on the European Tour, establishing himself as one of Scottish golf's most consistent performers over multiple decades. His long game โ particularly his driving โ is among the strongest on tour, giving him the ability to overpower many courses when playing well.
Beyond his playing record, Ramsey is known within the game for his authenticity and directness. He speaks candidly about life on tour, the pressures of professional sport, and the mental challenges of sustaining a long career.
Career Highlights
- โ2006 US Amateur Champion โ Hazeltine National
- โMultiple DP World Tour victories
- โJohnnie Walker Championship at Gleneagles winner
- โScottish national team representative
- โConsistent DP World Tour performer for over 15 years
Equipment
What Richie Uses
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Titleist Pro V1x Golf Balls
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Titleist T100 Irons
Precision forged irons for players who demand workability and feedback.
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The US Amateur: A History
Celebrating the championship where Ramsey announced himself to the world.
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Player Profile
- Born
- 3 July 1983, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Turned Pro
- 2006
- Height
- 6'2" (188 cm)
- Tour
- DP World Tour
- Status
- Active
In the Bag
- driver
- Titleist TSR3
- irons
- Titleist T100
- putter
- Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K
- ball
- Titleist Pro V1x
- bag
- Titleist Players 4