Sebastian Cappelen

Sebastian Cappelen

(CAP-lynn)

Height: 6'0" (1.83 m)
Weight: 190 (86 kg)
Age: 33 (April 14, 1990)
Birthplace: Odense, Denmark
Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Family: Wife, Audrey; Josephine "Joey," Annie

Education: University of Arkansas
Special Interests: Music and cars
Turned Professional: 2014
City plays from: Odense, Denmark


Exempt Status


PGA TOURMinor Medical Extension

Career Victories


Korn Ferry Tour Victories (2):
2014 (1) Air Capital Classic presented by Aetna. 2019 (1) REX Hospital Open.

Player Statistics


Career Low Round:

64 - 2020 The American Express (Round 3)

Career High FedExCup Rank:

#37 : 2021 Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship (2020)

Career High Official World Golf Rank:

#290 : 2019 Travelers Championship

Career Largest Paycheck:

$218,588 : 2020 The American Express (Finished 6)

National Team Selections


Palmer Cup : 2011, 2012, 2013

Career Records


PGA TOUR (Playoff Record: 0 - 0)
Season Events Rounds 1st 2nd 3rd Top 10 Top 25 Cuts Made Cuts Missed WD FedExCup Rank Earnings
Total: 44 113 1 3 16 28 $569,246
2021 23 54 1 7 16 198 $179,289
2020 19 53 1 2 8 11 157 $371,482
2015 2 6 1 1 $18,475
(A) - Amateur

Top Tournaments


PGA TOUR
THE PLAYERS Championship Masters Tournament PGA Championship U.S. Open The Open Championship WGC-HSBC Champions WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play WGC-FedEx St. Jude Inv WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession
2015 CUT

Personal


  • Parents are Ulrik and Kirsten Cappelen. Father, Ulrik, was a member of the Danish national pro soccer team. Has two siblings, Frederik and Caroline.
  • Was teammates at Arkansas with David Lingmerth and Austin Cook. Turned professional right after the 2014 NCAA Championship.
  • Earliest golf memory was holing a 7-iron for his first birdie from 110 yards when he was about 10.
  • If not a golfer, would be an economist. Has a degree in Economics with a minor in Finance from the University of Arkansas.
  • Favorite teams are the Arkansas Razorbacks and New England Patriots. Favorite entertainer is Jeff Dunham. Favorite places include Antalaya, Turkey, and Egypt.
  • Would like to trade places for a day with Sebastian Vettel of Formula 1 fame.
  • Not many people know he plays piano and guitar.
  • Bucket list includes sky diving and driving a Forumula 1 car.