While most PGA Tour veterans fade quietly into the background after their peak years, Camilo Villegas keeps rewriting the story.
The Colombian star — nicknamed “Spider-Man” for his iconic putting stance — has banked over $23.8 million in official PGA Tour earnings across a career that spans two decades, five tour wins, and a comeback story that moved the entire golf world to tears.
His estimated net worth of $20 million reflects not just prize money, but a brand built on charisma, fitness, and resilience unlike anything the PGA Tour has seen from Latin America.
Camilo Villegas’ Biography
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Camilo Villegas Restrepo |
| Date of Birth | January 7, 1982 |
| Age | 44 |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Height / Weight | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) / 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) | 473 (as of August 2026) |
| Turned Professional | 2004 |
| Years Active | 2004 – present |
| Tour(s) | PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour (past), Japan Golf Tour (past) |
| Current Caddie | Luis Ruiz |
| Net Worth | $20 million (estimated) |
| Career Prize Money | $23,871,218 (official PGA Tour earnings) |
| Major Titles | None |
| Best Major Finish | T4 – 2008 PGA Championship |
| Relationship Status | Married to María Ochoa Mora (since 2014) |
| Children | Mia Villegas (2018–2020, deceased); Mateo Villegas (born December 2021) |
| @camilovillegasofficial | |
| Twitter / X | @CamiloVillegasR |
Early Life and Golf Journey
Camilo Villegas Restrepo was born on January 7, 1982, in Medellín, Colombia, to Fernando and Luz Marina Villegas.
His father Fernando, who only picked up golf himself at age 35, introduced young Camilo to the game at the Club Campestre in Medellín — sometimes letting him carry a 2-iron around the course during weekend rounds.
That early exposure sparked something remarkable. Between the ages of 8 and 15, Villegas won multiple National Junior Championships in Colombia.
Then, at just 16 years old in 1998, he made Colombian golf history by becoming the first player ever to complete the Amateur’s Grand Slam in a single year — winning the National Junior Championship (stroke play), the National Junior Championship (match play), the National Amateur Championship, and the Colombian Open in the amateur category all in the same season.
He became only the second player in history to win the Colombian Open as an amateur. His dominance throughout the 1990s earned him the title of “Player of the Decade” from the Colombian Golf Federation — a recognition almost unheard of for a teenager.
Villegas accepted an athletic scholarship to the University of Florida, where he played under head coach Buddy Alexander from 2001 to 2004.
He was a member of the Gators’ 2001 NCAA championship team, earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors in 2001, won SEC Player of the Year in 2002 and 2004, and became a four-time All-American.
He turned professional in 2004 and earned his PGA Tour card ahead of the 2006 season.
Professional Golf Career
Villegas wasted little time announcing himself on the international stage. His first professional victory came at the 2007 Coca-Cola Tokai Classic on the Japan Golf Tour, where he beat Toyokazu Fujishima in a playoff with a clutch birdie.
That win set the tone for what would become a spectacular 2008 campaign.
Villegas reached the peak of his powers. He captured back-to-back FedEx Cup Playoff victories — the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship — establishing himself as one of the most dangerous players in the world.
Those victories pushed him to a career-high world ranking of No. 7 on September 28, 2008, making him the highest-ranked South American golfer at the time.
His second-round 65 at Royal Birkdale during the 2008 Open Championship — one of the lowest rounds of the tournament — announced him to European audiences as well.
He added a third PGA Tour title at the 2010 Honda Classic, winning by a commanding five strokes over Anthony Kim and rising back to a ranking of 12th in the world.
A fourth victory came at the 2014 Wyndham Championship with a stunning final-round 63, ending a four-and-a-half-year winless drought and dropping him from as high as 254th in the world to a return to the spotlight.
Caddie
Camilo Villegas currently works with caddie Luis Ruiz, a Mexico City native born in 1986 who studied Finance at Coastal Carolina University.
The two first joined forces on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2023 when Villegas’s previous caddie faced a visa renewal issue.
Their partnership quickly proved fruitful: Villegas finished tied for second at the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos and won the Butterfield Bermuda Championship the following week — with Ruiz on the bag for both.
That Bermuda victory made Ruiz only the second Mexican to be present as a caddie at Augusta National, accompanying Villegas to the 2024 Masters.
Previously, Villegas had worked with caddie Jose Luis Campra, and his brother Manuel Villegas also caddied for him in 2020 before moving on to carry the bag for South Korean star Si Woo Kim.
Wife
Camilo Villegas married Colombian entrepreneur María Ochoa Mora in 2014. The two had been friends since childhood, having known each other since the age of 12.
Their daughter, Mia Villegas, was born in September 2018 and quickly became the joy of the Villegas family.
Tragically, Mia passed away on July 26, 2020, at just 22 months old, following a battle with tumors on her brain and spine.
In her memory, Villegas and María transformed his existing foundation into Mia’s Miracles, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports children and families in Florida and Colombia navigating serious medical challenges.
The foundation raised more than $750,000 in 2022 alone and has funded a NICU unit at a Colombian hospital, as well as Mia’s Serenity Space — a dedicated recovery area for doctors and nurses at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami.
In December 2021, the couple welcomed their son, Mateo Villegas. The family resides in Jupiter, Florida.
Camilo Villegas’ Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Camilo Villegas’ has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
He built this fortune through five PGA Tour victories, consistent prize money earnings across two decades on tour, lucrative endorsement agreements with global brands, real estate investments in Jupiter, Florida, and his broader business presence both in the United States and Colombia.
Career Prize Money
According to official PGA Tour records, Camilo Villegas career earnings on the PGA Tour total $23,871,218 in official prize money, with an additional $2,018,458 from unofficial events. His total combined career earnings across all professional tournaments exceed $25 million.
His single best earnings year came in 2008, when he collected $4,422,641 in official prize money — a season that included two FedEx Cup Playoff titles.
His second-highest earning season was 2010, with $3,035,523 from official tournaments including the Honda Classic victory.
The 2014 Wyndham Championship win added $1,642,124 in official earnings to his ledger that season, while the 2023 Bermuda Championship payout contributed to a strong $1.95 million earnings season that also included his T2 in Mexico.
His best major championship finish — T4 at the 2008 PGA Championship — also came during his peak earnings year, adding significantly to his total prize money haul from that season.
Career Earnings By Year
| Year | Tournament Wins | Official Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BMW Championship, Tour Championship | $4,422,641 |
| 2010 | Honda Classic | $3,035,523 |
| 2014 | Wyndham Championship | $1,642,124 |
| 2023 | Butterfield Bermuda Championship | ~$1,950,000 (est.) |
| 2011 | 0 | $1,387,918 |
| 2009 | 0 | $1,804,981 |
| 2017 | 0 | $971,420 |
| 2021 | 0 | $945,774 |
| 2015 | 0 | $718,497 |
| 2013 | 0 | $709,677 |
| 2016 | 0 | $450,056 |
| 2012 | 0 | $491,729 |
| 2022 | 0 | $318,554 |
| 2018 | 0 | $229,439 |
| 2024 | 0 | ~$94,964 (partial) |
Endorsements
Camilo Villegas has built a significant endorsement portfolio across his career, capitalizing on his combination of athletic performance, fitness-driven image, and global appeal as Colombia’s most famous golfer.
His most prominent and long-running equipment partnership has been with TaylorMade Golf, which signed him as a brand ambassador and the face of its Burner product line in 2011.
That deal involved him using TaylorMade clubs and the Penta TP ball, wearing TaylorMade gear, and appearing in national print and television advertising campaigns.
His apparel and footwear partnerships have included Adidas Golf and J. Lindeberg — both fitting for a player whose muscular physique and stylish on-course presence attracted attention well beyond traditional golf audiences.
He has been featured in GQ Magazine and named one of People Magazine’s most recognized athletes during his peak years.
His luxury brand association with Rolex further strengthened his positioning as a premium global athlete.
Villegas has been noted as a co-founder of V Brands, a Colombian clothing and accessories company, and has been associated with the Camilo Villegas Foundation since 2010.
His current equipment partner listed on the PGA Tour’s official profile is Titleist, indicating a ball sponsorship arrangement. His endorsement income across his career is estimated to have generated at least $10 million in additional earnings beyond prize money, bringing his total career income well above $30 million before expenses.
Career Statistics
| Year | Events Played | Titles Won | Majors Won | Cuts Made | Year-End OWGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 18 | ~85 |
| 2007 | 27 | 0 (PGA Tour) | 0 | 19 | ~55 |
| 2008 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 7 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 19 | ~18 |
| 2010 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 12 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 18 | ~35 |
| 2012 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ~135 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 16 | ~100 |
| 2014 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 16 | ~55 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 14 | ~120 |
| 2021 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 13 | ~180 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 12 | ~250 |
| 2023 | 14+ | 1 | 0 | 10 | ~250 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 6 | ~475 |
| 2026 | 14 (ongoing) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 473 |
FAQs
What is Camilo Villegas’s total career prize money?
His official PGA Tour earnings total $23,871,218, with additional unofficial earnings taking his combined career prize money above $25 million across all professional tours and events worldwide.
Has Camilo Villegas won any Major championships?
His best finish is a tie for fourth at the 2008 PGA Championship. He also returned to the Masters in 2024 for the first time since 2015, following his 2023 Bermuda Championship win.
What are Camilo Villegas’s biggest endorsement deals?
His most significant sponsorships have been with TaylorMade Golf (where he was the Burner product line ambassador), Rolex, Adidas Golf, J. Lindeberg, and Titleist. These deals have contributed an estimated $10 million or more to his career earnings.
What is Mia’s Miracles and how is it connected to Camilo Villegas?
Mia’s Miracles is a 501(c)(3) foundation Villegas launched with his wife María after their daughter Mia passed away from brain and spinal cancer in 2020. It supports children and families in Florida and Colombia facing serious medical challenges and raised over $750,000 in 2022.
What is Camilo Villegas’s current world ranking?
Villegas holds an Official World Golf Ranking of 473. He is currently competing on the PGA Tour and sits T2 at the 2026 Wyndham Championship — the same event he won.
