9 Things You Didn't Know About Aaron Wise
Aaron Wise was one of the most hotly recruited golfers in America when he came out of high school. Since his successful college career at Oregon, Wise has gone on to become a successful PGA Tour player. But how well do you know the young American? Take a look at these 9 facts about him below.
9 Things You Didn't Know About Aaron Wise
1. Wise was born in Cape Town, South Africa and moved to America when he was 3.
2. He was raised in Lake Elsinore, California.
3. He was a high recruited by a number of colleges for a golf scholarship, he eventually chose the University of Oregon where he helped the Oregon Ducks win the NCAA title in 2016 where he also won a NCAA individual title. Became first player since Kevin Chappell (UCLA) in 2008 to win both the Individual and Team NCAA Championships.
4. He turned professional after the 2016 NCAA title win, after just two years at college.
5. He was named PGA Tour Rookie Of The Year in 2018.
6. His first PGA Tour win was the AT&T Byron Nelson in 2018, beating Australian Marc Leishman by 3 shots.
7. Wise loves going fast with favorite activities including go-karting and roller coasters.
Aaron Wise celebrates with his mother Karla Kane after winning the AT&T Byron Nelson at Trinity Forest Golf Club on May 20, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
8. His first appearance as a professional was at the U.S Open, where he missed the cut at Oakmont Golf Course.
9. Favorite players to watch growing up were Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Tiger Woods.
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