American professional golfer Raymond Floyd has an estimated net worth of $40 million. He has built his fortune by winning tournaments such as four major titles in both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour. He was also a co-author of a book that will help golfers get the most out of the game.

Raymond Loran Floyd was born on September 4, 1942 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1960 as a skilled golfer and baseball player. He had an offer to pitch in the Cleveland Indians organizations but chose to attend the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. However, he only studied for one semester there.

When Floyd left college, he turned professional in 1961. He quickly made a name in the PGA Tour two years after he became a pro. In March 1963, at the age of 20, he won his first PGA Tour title at the St. Petersburg Open Invitational. His first major title at the PGA Championship came in 1969.

Raymond Floyd also became part of the U.S. National Team. He has won nine Ryder Cup titles and two Dunhill Cup titles. On April 6, 2010, during the eve of the 2010 Masters Tournament, he announced his retirement from competitive golf. In 2013, he was the honoree at Nicklaus’ Memorial Tournament. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.