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Mark Adam Hensby (born June 29, 1971) is an Australian professional golfer. Born in Melbourne, Victoria, and raised in Tamworth, New South Wales, Hensby turned professional in 1995 after a notable amateur career that included winning the Illinois State Amateur Championship.

Over the years, Hensby has competed on various tours, including the PGA Tour, European Tour, and the Web.com Tour, achieving a total of 7 professional wins.

You can follow Mark Hensby’s net worth, prize money, career details, earnings, endorsements, personal details, wife, career stats, and more here.

About Mark Hensby

Mark Adam Hensby was born on June 29, 1971, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Growing up, Mark Hensby moved with his family to Tamworth, New South Wales, located about 5 hours north of Sydney.

He and his two brothers, Darren and Jason, experienced a challenging childhood marked by their parents’ divorce and a difficult relationship with their father, who was described as both mentally and physically abusive.

Early Life

Mark Hensby’s journey into golf began at the age of 12 when he first picked up a golf club. His talent was evident early on, as he quickly reached a handicap of 3 within just two years of playing.

Hensby’s journey to professional golf began in earnest when he moved to the United States in 1994. Initially staying with family friends in Chicago, he found himself without a place to live for a few weeks in December 1994 and resorted to living in his car parked at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club.

Professional Career

Mark Hensby’s professional golf career began in earnest after he turned professional in 1995. Hensby’s professional career took off in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Throughout his career, Hensby has competed on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and the Web.com Tour (now known as the Korn Ferry Tour). He won 3 times on the Web.com Tour in 1998, 2000, and 2003.

Hensby’s breakthrough on the PGA Tour came in 2004 with a victory at the John Deere Classic. The following year, in 2005, Hensby finished fifth at the Masters, tied for third at the US Open, and tied for fifteenth at The Open Championship.

These achievements propelled him to the 27th spot in the world rankings and earned him a place on the International Team for the Presidents Cup.

Despite facing setbacks, including a car crash in 2006 that affected his performance and personal life, Hensby remained committed to the sport.

In 2022, Hensby announced his retirement from professional golf, marking the end of an illustrious career that spanned over 2 decades.

Mark Hensby’s Net Worth and Earnings

As of 2024, Mark Hensby’s net worth is $4 million.

His earnings come from his prize money as a professional golfer, endorsements, and other sources.

Prize Money

Year	Tournament	Position	Prize Money
2004	John Deere Classic	1st	$810,000
2005	The Masters	T5	$237,600
2005	US Open	T3	$276,841
2023	PGA Tour Champions Win	1st	$320,000

Career Earnings

Throughout his career, Mark Hensby has accumulated significant earnings from various golf events. Hensby has accumulated total career earnings of $6,334,965. On average, Hensby has earned around $316,748 in yearly prize money.

In 2024, Hensby participated in the PGA Tour Champions, where he continued to add to his career earnings. Notably, at the Trophy Hassan II, he finished T3, earning $131,000.

His most notable year was 2004, where his victory at the John Deere Classic contributed to nearly $3 million in earnings, more than double any other season on any tour.

Endorsements

Mark Hensby has been involved in several endorsement deals throughout his career, leveraging his professional success and reputation in golf.

Notably, Hensby signed endorsement deals with Firethorn Golf, as announced by the company.

Additionally, Hensby endorsed US Grass and Greens, a company specializing in putting greens and synthetic grass

Personal Details

Detail	Information
Full Name	Mark Adam Hensby
Birth Date	June 29, 1971
Height	1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight	68 kg (150 lbs)
Birthplace	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Current Net Worth	$4 million
Turned Professional	1995
Relationship Status	Married
Wife	Kimberly Hensby
Children	Chase and Caden

Wife

Mark Hensby is married to Kimberly Hensby. Kimberly has played a crucial role in Hensby’s life.

Mark and Kimberly Hensby have two children, Chase and Caden. Chase is Mark’s son from a marriage that lasted 7 years with a woman he met in Chicago.

Age

He is 52 years old, born on June 29, 1971.

Height

He stands at a height of 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in).

Nationality

Mark Hensby is of Australian nationality.

Career Stats

Statistic	Information
PGA Tour Wins	1
European Tour Wins	1
Korn Ferry Tour Wins	3
PGA Tour Champions Wins	1
Highest World Ranking	27 (21 August 2005)

FAQs About Mark Hensby

When was Mark Hensby born?

June 29, 1971.

Where is Mark Hensby from?

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

What is Mark Hensby’s highest career ranking?

World No.27 in 2005.

Has Mark Hensby won on the PGA Tour?

Yes, at the 2004 John Deere Classic.

What challenges has Mark Hensby faced in his personal life?

He had a difficult childhood and faced challenges related to his son’s health.

Is Mark Hensby married?

Yes, to Kimberly Hensby.

Does Mark Hensby have children?

Yes, he has two sons, Chase and Caden.

What is Mark Hensby’s net worth in 2024?

$4 million.

What is Mark Hensby’s height?

1.73 m (5 ft 8 in).

What tours has Mark Hensby played on?

PGA Tour, European Tour, Korn Ferry Tour, and PGA Tour Champions.

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