Born in Jacksonville, Florida, David Duval turned professional in 1993 and earned the nickname "Double D". His first PGA Tour victory came at the 1997 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill, and his sole major championship win was at the 2001 Open Championship held at Royal Lytham and St Annes. Duval spent a total of 15 weeks as the world number one between March and August 1999, a testament to his dominance during that period. He was also part of the victorious 1999 Ryder Cup team and represented the United States at the 2000 WGC-World Cup, where he teamed up with Tiger Woods.
Off the course, Duval married Susan Persichitte in 2004, and they have two children of their own, Sienna and Brayden, while Persichitte also has three children from a previous relationship. Duval's career highlights include setting a then-record for rookie earnings on the PGA Tour in 1994 and shooting a round of 59 to win the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in 1999. After retiring from professional golf, Duval transitioned to a career in golf broadcasting, working as an analyst for Golf Channel and NBC. His legacy extends beyond his playing career, as he has been involved in golf course design and continues to inspire future generations of golfers.
Who is David Duval’s caddie?
David Duval's caddie is Mitch Knox. Mitch Knox caddied for Duval during the peak of his PGA Tour career, when he won all 13 of his Tour events between 1997 and 2001.
Beyond his work with Duval, Knox has caddied for other PGA Tour players as well, including Daniel Chopra. Knox is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has over 100 connections on his LinkedIn profile, which lists his experience as a "TOUR CADDY" on the PGA Tour.
FAQ's On David Duval’s Caddie
A. Duval spent a total of 15 weeks as world number one between March and August 1999.
A. Duval was part of the victorious U.S. Ryder Cup team in 1999. He also represented the United States at the 2000 WGC-World Cup, teaming up with Tiger Woods.
A. After retiring from professional golf, Duval has transitioned to a successful career in golf broadcasting, working as an analyst for Golf Channel and NBC.
