Danny Willett has had a great career, with a major championship among eight DP World Tour wins to his name.
Born in October 1987 in Sheffield, England, Willett grew up playing the game thanks to his older brothers, and was a member at Rotherham Golf Club. He would go on to play for Jacksonville State University, and graduated from college in 2008, but it would be a few years before he would grab his first professional victory.
That came in 2012, at the BMW International Open, and from there on, he continued to rack up victories on the DP World Tour over the next decade. His crowning moment came at the Masters Tournament in 2016, where he came from three shots back to win his maiden major championship. Willett has also won the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, and the tour’s flagship event, the BMW PGA Championship.
Danny Willett | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Daniel John Willett
Born: October 3, 1987
Nationality: England
Residence: Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England / Orlando, Florida, United States
Career
College: Jacksonville State University
Turned Pro: 2008
Professional Wins: 8
Highest World Ranking: 9 – April 10, 2016
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – WON (2016)
– PGA Championship – T30 (2014)
– US Open – T12 (2019)
– Open Championship – T6 (2015, 2019)
Professional Wins – 8
2012 (1) – BMW International Open
2014 (1) – Nedbank Golf Challenge
2015 (1) – Omega European Masters
2016 (2) – Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Masters Tournament
2018 (1) – DP World Tour Championship, Dubai
2019 (1) – BMW PGA Championship
2021 (1) – Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Danny Willett | What’s In His Bag?
The majority of Willett’s bag is Cobra, including the DS-Adapt X driver and a quartet of SB wedges. PING and Scotty Cameron also make appearances.
You can find out more about the Englishman’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Danny Willett
When and where was Danny Willett born?
Danny Willett was born in the Yorkshire city of Sheffield in October 1987. He grew up playing the game alongside his older brothers.
When did Danny Willett turn professional?
Danny Willett turned professional in 2008, following a successful stint at Jacksonville State University. During his time at JSU, he was a first-team All-OVC member in both 2006 and 2007.
How many DP World Tour titles has Danny Willett won?
As of August 2025, Willett is an eight-time winner on the DP World Tour. Those include a major victory, along with a win at the tour’s flagship event – the BMW PGA Championship. The Englishman has also won the season-ending DP World Tour Championship, Dubai as well.
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Who is Danny Willett dating/married to?
Danny Willett is married to Nicole Harris, with the pair tying the knot back in 2013. They have two children – Zachariah and Noah.
Did You Know?
One Win, No Top Tens In Majors on US Soil
Willett has a surprising record when it comes to major championships on American soil. Apart from his victory at the Masters in 2016, he has not recorded another top ten finish. He has finished in a tie for 6th at the Open on two occasions, doing so in 2015 and 2019.
Second Englishman to Top WAGR
On reaching the summit of the World Amateur Golf Rankings in March 2008, Willett became only the second Englishman to do so – following in the footsteps of Jamie Moul.
From Walker Cup to Major Glory
Willett was part of the GB&I team at the 2007 Walker Cup at Royal County Down. He played alongside Rory McIlroy, while the American team had the likes of Dustin Johnson, Billy Horschel, Rickie Fowler, Webb Simpson and Chris Kirk.
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