Talor Gooch is one of the leading players in the LIV Golf League, winning the 2023 Individual Championship thanks to three wins.
Gooch was born in November 1991 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, and he stayed in the state for his college career. He played golf from a young age, and went on to play for Oklahoma State University. He also won the Oklahoma Stroke Play during his amateur days, before graduating and turning professional in 2014.
After a two-year stint on the PGA Tour Canada was followed by a year on the Web.com Tour (now Korn Ferry Tour). His first professional win came that year, in 2017, at the News Sentinel Open. He had to wait until 2021 for a first PGA Tour victory, firing a six-under-par 64 on the final day to win the RSM Classic in Sea Island.
Gooch was part of the initial cohort of players to make the jump to the LIV Golf League in the summer of 2022, and played the inaugural event in London. He has won three times on the tour, with victories in Adelaide, Singapore and Andalucia in 2023. Those wins helped him to become Individual Champion for the season. He won a fourth LIV Golf title in 2025, taking victory in Andalucia for the second time.
Talor Gooch | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Talor Keith Gooch
Born: November 14, 1991
Nationality: United States
Residence: Midwest City, Oklahoma, United States
Career
College: Oklahoma State University
Turned Pro: 2014
Professional Wins: 6
Highest World Ranking: 31 – January 16, 2022
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T14 (2022)
– PGA Championship – T20 (2022)
– US Open – 66th (2017)
– Open Championship – T33 (2021)
Professional Wins – 6
2017 (1) – News Sentinel Open
2021 (1) – RSM Classic
2023 (3) – LIV Golf Adelaide, LIV Golf Singapore, LIV Golf Andalucia
2025 (1) – LIV Golf Andalucia
Achievements and Awards
LIV Golf League Individual Champion – 2023
Talor Gooch | What’s In His Bag?
Gooch’s bag is made up fully of Callaway and Odyssey clubs. The American uses a Paradym Triple Diamond driver, along with an Epic Speed fairway wood at the top of his bag.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Talor Gooch
When and where was Talor Gooch born?
Talor Gooch was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma in November 1991. He began playing the game at a very young age and was already showcasing his talents before middle school.
When did Talor Gooch turn professional?
Gooch turned professional in 2014 after graduating from Oklahoma State University. He played on the PGA Tour Canada and Korn Ferry Tour before making it to the PGA Tour.
How many professional titles has Talor Gooch won?
As of July 2025, Gooch has won six times as a professional, with three of those coming in 2023 in the LIV Golf League. He has one victory on the PGA Tour and one victory on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Who is Talor Gooch married to?
The American is married to Ally, with the pair wed in December 2019. Ally is a stay-at-home mum to daughter Collins and son Carter, along with running her own cookie company – The Modern Cookie.
Did you Know?
First Three-Time LIV Winner
Thanks to wins in Adelaide, Singapore and Andalucia in 2023, Gooch became the first three-time victor in the LIV Golf League. Those wins saw him named Individual Champion for the 2023 campaign. He is now a four-time winner on the Tour following his most recent win in Andalucia in 2025.
Trade History
Gooch was part of the first trade deal made in LIV Golf history. He moved from the Range Goats to Smash GC ahead of the 2024 season, with Matthew Wolff moving in the opposite direction.
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