Ryutaro Nagano Net Worth 2023 – Bio, Wife, Career, WITB, Caddie, House, Family

Ryutaro Nagano Net Worth 2023 – Bio, Wife, Career, WITB, Caddie, House, Family

At the time of writing this, the golfer Ryutaro Nagano ranks as #390 in the world.

Although he’s been playing professionally for quite some time, people are curious about this player, since his 2023 performance has been so impressive.

For one thing, after mostly playing on the Japanese circuit and not claiming a win, he managed to stay in 8^th place for a while when he took part in the US Open.

He did drop a few places by the end of the event, but it was enough for the world to start noticing him.

So, what has this Japanese golfer been up to since he started his golfing career? Where will he end up in the world rankings?

Let’s explore some details to get to know him better.

Ryutaro Nagano: Quick Facts

Name and Surname	Ryutaro Nagano
Born	6 May 1988
Age	35
Gender	Male
Net Worth	Possibly $15 million
Height	5’11”
Weight	187 lb
Place of Birth	Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan
Currently Resides	Kumamoto City, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Profession	Professional golfer
Turned Professional	2008 (Japan Golf Tour)

Ryutaro Nagano: Early Life and Parents

As a child, Ryutaro was lucky enough to have a huge space to practice golf—the sport that would one day turn into his career.

This was thanks to his grandfather owning a ranch in Kumamoto Prefecture that contained a driving range.

Thanks to his talent and all this practice he already showed promise when he was in junior high school.

For example, he won the Kumamoto Airport CC’s club championship.

For his high school years he attended Mizuki High School in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Ryutaro Nagano: Personal Life, Wife, Family and More

Until now, Ryutaro has kept his personal life private, so there’s no confirmation of a steady relationship.

Also, there are no photos on his social media that hint at him having a girlfriend or a wife, so perhaps he’s only focused on his sport?

These days he calls Kumamoto City his home but of course he’s away a lot because of the championships he plays in throughout the year.

It will also be interesting to see if he decides to settle elsewhere now that he’s making a name for himself in the US circuit.

Ryutaro Nagano: Career

Ryutaro may not have a major championship win as part of his golfing history yet.

However, both his amateur and professional years contain moments where his greatness was made evident.

Amateur golfing highlights:

• Ryutaro’s time as a much-loved athlete in his native country began in 2005. This was when he played in the Japan Amateur event and reached the final, though he was only a sophomore.
• During 2006 he played in the National High School Golf Championship, and he won.
• After enrolling at university in 2007 he was a representative for the Ibaraki Prefecture. When he played the National Athletic Meet competition, he once again walked away the winner.
• Also in 2007, he earned a bronze medal as part of a team at the Summer Universiade event.

Thanks to his great performance at university, Ryutaro managed to turn pro in 2008.

Unfortunately, things didn’t go smoothly from the start. He actually had three years of less than impressive performances while he was part of the Japan Golf Tour.

At last, around 2012, his luck—or his determination—started to earn him better results:

• 2012: Ended up in the Top 10 multiple times.
• 2014: Came second in the Dunlop Srixon Fukushima Open.
• 2015: Second place in the Japan Golf Tour Championship.
• 2016: Achieved a ranking of 18^th for the season—also improved his OWCR ranking to be listed as part of the top 250 players in the world.
• 2017: Was runner up for the Mynavi ABC Championship.
• 2021: Second place in Gateway to The Open Mizuno Open, which earned him a qualification to play in a major championship.
• 2021: Played the Open Championship – his first major (although he missed the cut by one stroke).
• 2021: Involved in playoff for Panasonic Open Golf Championship, but lost.
• 2023: Played his first event on US soil—though he finished 20^th in the US Open, he wowed the crowds by achieving 8^th place at one stage.

Ryutaro Nagano: Net Worth

After only 3 PGA Tour events played, Ryutaro has already officially earned over $240,000, apart from what he made during the years playing professionally in the Japanese circuit.

For example, although he didn’t win the Panasonic Open Golf Championship in 2021, he was still eligible to take home 20 million yen in prize money after the playoff against amateur player Keita Nakajima.

Ryutaro Nagano: Where is He Now?

In world rankings, Ryutaro is listed 390^th and he could see that number improve if he keeps playing the way he did at the US Open this year.

You’ll probably find him practicing these days and we look forward to once again seeing him on the green and impressing crowds, whether in Japan or internationally.

Ryutaro Nagano: Interesting Facts

A few interesting facts about Ryutaro’s life are listed below:

• For the 2020 Olympic Games, held in Tokyo, Ryutaro was one of the torch bearers. He carried it while it traveled through his hometown.
• He uses an interpreter to speak to the press at some events.
• His caddie is Tomohiro Uemura. This may not be his permanent caddie, as Tomohiro is also known to have caddied for players like Satoshi Kodaira. However, since Tomohiro is also an impressive player himself, it’s clear that Ryutaro makes wise decisions when he picks who helps him on the course.

Ryutaro Nagano: Social Media Accounts

Ryutaro isn’t extremely active on social media and his number of followers is yet to grow.

However, you can keep up to date with his news on Instagram (Ryutaro56) and join 1,800+ other followers.

You’ll see all about the events he plays at, but also the type of snacks and supplements he adds to his diet as a pro athlete.

Although there is a Facebook profile carrying his name, this hasn’t been updated in years.

Ryutaro Nagano: Round Up

This player had people talk about him this year, because after years of not securing a win, he had an amazing performance during the challenging US Open.

Will the international stage be the place where he at last shows us the best he has to offer?