Kelly Tilghman is a famous American journalist. Currently, she is serving at The Golf Channel as a broadcaster. She is also now working as the first female lead golf announcer at the PGA Tour. Besides her broadcasting career, she is also a former professional player who played on several mini-tours and overseas.
Early Life And Family Of Kelly Tilghman
Kelly Tilghman was born Kelly Ann Tilghman on August 6, 1969, and is 49 years old as of early 2019. She was born in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the United States of America to mother Katherine Tilghman and father Phil Tilghman. She is of American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity.
Kelly Tilghman's Career
Before she joined The Golf Channel in 1995, Kelly played as a professional golf player. Besides golf, she also played as a quarterback on her pee-wee football team.
After joining The Golf Channel in 1995, she began working there in several posts. In 2007, she joined PGA Tour telecasts as the lead broadcast member. In January 2009, Kelly was suspended from the network for about two weeks after she vilified Tiger Woods in 2008.
Kelly Tilghman's Net Worth
Kelly, who has been active in the broadcasting field, might have collected a high figure of net worth. As of early 2019, Kelly Tilghman's net worth is reported to be around $5 million. She earns an annual salary of $555,500 and earns $27 per hour. Her annual salary in 2016 was about $375,000.
Back in 2005, she bought 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms mansion that spreads up to 4,493 sq ft for worth $1.4 million.
Kelly Tilghman's Personal Life; Lesbian Rumors
Kelly has been keeping her personal profile low. There is no information related to her love affairs and married life in the media. For now, she is currently single and is not dating anyone.
Back in 2010, there were rumors swirling that she was secretly married to her then-boyfriend Nick Faldo. Similarly, she was also rumored to be enjoying a live-in-relationship with her current girlfriend. She was also reported to be lesbian.
Kelly stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and her body measurements are 35-24-35 inches.
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