Who Is Paige Mackenzie? 10 Things You Didn't Know About Her
Get to know the Golf Channel analyst and former LPGA Tour player a little bit better
![Golf Channel analyst Paige Mackenzie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4a5HTRBqB75sYRVrLdiUhG-1280-80.jpg)
Paige Mackenzie is a broadcaster and former professional golfer. She enjoyed a successful amateur career before turning professional, last playing on the LPGA Tour in 2015. She is currently a member of the Golf Channel team as an analyst.
Get to know Mackenzie a little bit better with these 10 facts...
1. Paige Mackenzie was born 8th February 1983 in Yakima, Washington.
2. In 2001, she graduated from Eisenhower High School. She was named Girl Golfer of the Year for both the Washington Junior Golf Association and the Pacific Northwest Golf Association in 2000.
3. She started playing golf at the age of three and credits her parents as the individuals who had the most influence on her career.
4. Her brother, Brock, played on the Nationwide Tour (now called the Korn Ferry Tour) and is a former Walker Cup participant.
5. Mackenzie attended the University of Washington, where she graduated in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She recorded 22 top-10 finishes in her collegiate career.
Get the Golf Monthly Newsletter
Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news, equipment news, reviews, head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts.
6. She enjoyed a phenomenal amateur career, claiming multiple titles and championships and was ranked as the number one amateur in the nation by Golfweek.
7. She turned professional in August 2006 but never won as a professional. She had two career top 10s on the LPGA Tour and has over $669,000 in career earnings.
8. Her hobbies include watching sports and reading.
9. She married her husband, Jonathan, in October 2016. She has two sons.
10. Mackenzie began her career in broadcasting in 2012 as an analyst for the Golf Channel, while still playing on the LPGA Tour. In 2015, she joined Golf Channel as full-time analyst on the Morning Drive show, while also serving as a lead analyst covering events on the Golf Channel and NBC.
Who is Paige Mackenzie’s husband?
Mackenzie is married to her husband Jonathan. They have two sons, Beckett and Bronson.
A post shared by Paige Mackenzie (@paigegolf)
A photo posted by on
Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.
Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°
Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°
Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
-
Mini Tour Player Details Harsh Reality Of Costs (And Standard) Of Making It As A Pro Golfer
Posting a video to his social media, PGA pro Alex Romo detailed the brutality of mini Tour golf, revealing the costs and level of play required to break even
By Matt Cradock Published
-
Adidas Adizero ZG Shoe Review
Dan Parker takes Adidas' newest ultra-lightweight spikeless golf shoe onto the golf course for a thorough test - is this the brand's best performance shoe of recent years?
By Dan Parker Published
-
Kiara Romero Facts: 10 Things To Know About The College Golfer
Kiara Romero made a big impression in her first year as a college golfer – here are 10 things to know about the Californian
By Mike Hall Published
-
Farah O’Keefe Facts: 10 Things To Know About The College Golfer
Farah O’Keefe has her sights set on a successful professional career – here are 10 things to know about the Texan
By Mike Hall Published
-
Megha Ganne Facts: 15 Things To Know About The Stanford Golfer
Megha Ganne created headlines with a brilliant performance at the 2021 US Women’s Open, and her career has continued to develop since – here are 15 things to know about the Stanford player
By Mike Hall Published
-
Andrea Revuelta Facts: 10 Things To Know About The Stanford Golfer
Andrea Revuelta is an up-and-coming star who has already tasted plenty of success in her amateur career- here are 10 things to know about her
By Mike Hall Published
-
Hannah Darling Facts: 10 Things To Know About The College Golfer
The University of South Carolina's Hannah Darling is making a big impact in the world of college golf, and she doesn't intend to stop there
By Mike Hall Published
-
Anna Davis Facts: 15 Things To Know About The College Golfer
Auburn University player Anna Davis shot to prominence with victory in the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur - here are 15 things to know about the Californian
By Mike Hall Published
-
Mirabel Ting Facts: 10 Things To Know About The College Golfer
Mirabel Ting is one of the brightest stars in college golf - here are 10 things to know about the Florida State University player
By Mike Hall Published
-
Rianne Malixi Facts: 10 Things To Know About The Amateur Golfer
Rianne Malixi has made a big impression in a glittering amateur career so far - here are 10 things to know about her
By Mike Hall Published