Laurie Canter is an English professional golfer who competes on the European Tour, currently named the DP World Tour.
Moreover, he played in the LIV Golf, the Asian Tour, and other tournaments. He has achieved the best position on the Official World Golf Ranking of no. 61 and his current OWGR rank is no. 224.
Canter won his first DP World Tour event at the European Open in Germany in June 2024. He defeated Thriston Lawrence and former LIV star Bernd Wiesberger by two strokes.
Laurie Canter captured his first DP World Tour title, winning the European Open in Germany on June 2, 2024. (Via DP World Tour)
After turning professional in 2011, he played on the Challenge Tour from 2011 to 2013 and the Pro Golf Tour in 2014 and 2015. He holds the record of earning a European Tour card through Qualifying School in three consecutive seasons – 2015, 2016, and 2017.
Laurie has a remarkable amateur career, winning the 2010 South African Amateur Championship and also playing in the St Andrews Trophy and Eisenhower Trophy. Moreover, as a part of the England team, he won the 2010 European Amateur Team Championship and also qualified for the 2010 Open Championship. His last title before turning professional was the 2011 Spanish Amateur Open Championship.
Laurie Canter Did Not Play Golf Until He Was 13
The player was born Laurence Richard Canter on 3 November 1989 in Bath, England. A huge rugby fan, he supports his hometown-based Premiership Rugby team, Bath Rugby.
Canter did not play golf until he was 13. He was a promising tennis player in his younger days and had the option to pursue a professional career in tennis.
Likewise, he once played against the former world No. 1 Andy Murray’s team. He was playing No.2 for Avon County whereas Murray was playing for No.1 for North of Scotland.
At the age of 13, he decided against joining the National Academy on the basis that it would have been too intense for someone so young.
How Much Is Laurie Canter’s Net Worth?
Canter enjoys a net worth in millions most prominently from his professional golf career. His earnings come as prize money from golf tournaments, brand endorsements, and many more.
Moreover, he has been sponsored by companies such as Marble Works Of Bath and IWC Watches. He signed a partnership deal with Exclusive Collection in 2023.
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After being the 2024 European Open champion, he won a prize of €392,765.45. As per the official European Tour website, his total career winnings are €4,371,466.79.
Who Is Laurie Canter’s Wife?
Laurie is happily married to his wife Anna MacAdam Canter. The couple tied the wedding knot in September 2021.
Laurie Canter married his longtime love Anna in September of 2021. (Via Laurie’s Instagram)
The pair have known each other since their early days. He first shared a picture with his girlfriend on his Instagram back in January 2016. The duo dated for a couple of years before deciding to get married.
Anna has been playing a supportive role in managing his career as a director of the has been working with an exciting portfolio of clients spanning sports management, technology, and business.
Previously, she served as the
Laurie Canter celebrates Christmas 2023 with his wife Anna and newly born daughter Hattie. (Via Laurie’s Instagram)
Laurie and his wife are the parents of an adorable baby daughter named Hattie Canter. They welcomed their new family member back in 2022. The family of three now resides in Bath, England.
