Davis Riley Parents

Last Modified Apr 2, 2025 19:50 GMT
Davis Riley with his parents. Source: Instagram/@davis_riley

Davis Riley is a professional golfer from the United States. Riley, the former Presbyterian Christian School student, joined the University of Alabama in 2015 and played collegiate golf. He turned pro in 2019 and is playing on the PGA Tour as of January 2025. Riley won the Korn Ferry Tour at the Panama Championship in 2020. The two-time PGA Tour winner won his second title at the TPC San Antonio Championship. He participated in Valspar Championship 2022 but lost in the play-off to Sam Burns. The Zurich Classic of New Orleans was his first career victory on the PGA Tour.

Who are Davis Riley's parents?

Based on the official website of Alabama Athletics, Davis Riley was born to his parents, David Riley and Kim Riley, on December 17, 1996, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has an older sister named Caroline Riley.

As reported by the Hattiesburg American in 2014, Riley's parents often go with him to most of his tournaments. Reflecting on their involvement, Riley shared, “My parents have been really supportive. I feel like they’re in it just as much as I am. They love the competition.”

Who is Davis Riley's mother?

As per Golfweek.com, Davis Riley's mother, Kim, has been a constant presence at her son's competitions since his junior golf days. She supported him during his losses as a U.S. Junior Amateur and attended his first event with the University of Alabama. Diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2024, Kim went through a mastectomy in May, but didn't need chemotherapy or radiation.

Although she was unable to travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to watch Davis help the Crimson Tide reach the NCAA final at Karsten Creek, she made it to the Western Amateur and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Kim expressed her pride in Davis' resilience, telling Golfweek.com in 2024, "What I'm most proud about Davis is he just moves on. He knows it's just golf, and somebody's got to win the match, and somebody's got to lose it."

Davis, in turn, acknowledged his mother's unwavering support, saying, "She's my No. 1 fan—maybe even my good luck charm. I play pretty well with her around."

Who is Davis Riley's father?

David Riley, Davis' father, like his wife Kim, is proud of what Riley has achieved in his career. He shared to Hattiesburg American in 2014, "Only six in the United States get this opportunity every two years. It's very difficult to make it. Five of the six players are in the Top 10 juniors in the country in rankings. It's never been done from this part of the country before. So that's pretty special."

What nationality are Davis Riley's parents?

David and Kim Riley are both Americans.

Also Read: Davis Riley Wife

FAQs on Davis Riley Parents

A. Davis Riley holds the nationality of the United States. 

A. Davis Riley is married to Alexandra Riley, as per Instagram. 

A. Davis Riley's swing coach is Jeff Smith, as per Golfweek USA Today. 

A. Davis Riley's sister, Caroline, underwent surgery to remove a tumor in 2024 as per the Mississippi Scorecard. 

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