Bernhard Langer Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)
Two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer has been married to his wife, Vikki Carol, since 1984 — a marriage spanning more than four decades that began just as Langer was rising to the top of world golf. The couple has four children and divides their time between Boca Raton, Florida, and Langer's hometown of Anhausen, Germany.
Who Is Vikki Carol?
Vikki Carol is the American wife of Bernhard Langer. The pair met in Florida in the early days of Langer's golfing career, and Langer has described it as love at first sight. Despite coming from different countries — Langer is German, Vikki is American — the couple built a life together in Boca Raton, Florida, where they still make their permanent residence. Vikki has appeared with Langer at many of his career-defining moments, including his 2017 Senior Open Championship victory at Royal Porthcawl, where she posed with the trophy alongside daughters Christina and Jackie. Both Bernhard and Vikki have spoken about their Christian faith, and Langer once told the Palm Beach Post that his life reflects his dislike of change: the same wife, the same coach, the same manager, and one caddie for 24 years.
Marriage Timeline
Early 1980s: Bernhard Langer meets Vikki Carol in Florida while building his career on the European Tour.
1984: Langer marries Vikki Carol. The wedding comes just before his breakthrough to world number one — he won his first Masters in April 1985.
January 2025: Langer posted on Instagram to mark their 41st wedding anniversary, writing, "Celebrating my 41st anniversary with the woman I fell in love with 42 years ago."
As of 2026, the couple has been married for more than 41 years, making it one of the longest marriages among professional golfers.
Children
Bernhard and Vikki Langer have four children: Jackie, Stefan, Christina, and Jason. Their daughter Christina is married to professional baseball player Chase De Jong. The family is frequently seen together at Langer's tournaments, and Langer has consistently said that family matters more to him than golf — even as he continued competing into his late 60s. Langer's daughter Jackie and Christina joined him and Vikki on the 18th green at Royal Porthcawl after his 2017 Senior Open win.
Career Highlights
Bernhard Langer was born on August 27, 1957, in Anhausen, Bavaria, West Germany, and turned professional in 1972. His career highlights include:
- Masters Tournament wins: 1985 and 1993 — the only German to win the Masters.
- World number one: the first official world No. 1 when rankings were introduced in 1986, holding the spot for three weeks from April 6, 1986.
- European Tour wins: 42, second all-time behind only Seve Ballesteros.
- PGA Tour Champions wins: 47, the most in tour history, including a senior-career grand slam of all five senior majors (completed with the 2017 Senior PGA Championship).
- Charles Schwab Cup: won six times (2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020–21).
- 126 professional wins in total, plus European Tour Order of Merit titles in 1981 and 1984, and the Payne Stewart Award in 2018.
Read more about his finances in our Bernhard Langer net worth profile, and his 1985 Augusta triumph in 1985 Masters winner Bernhard Langer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bernhard Langer's wife?
Bernhard Langer's wife is Vikki Carol, an American he met in Florida. They married in 1984.
How long have Bernhard Langer and Vikki Carol been married?
The couple married in 1984 and celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in January 2025, making their marriage longer than 41 years as of 2026.
How many children does Bernhard Langer have?
Bernhard Langer has four children with Vikki Carol: Jackie, Stefan, Christina, and Jason.
How many majors has Bernhard Langer won?
Langer won two major championships, both Masters Tournaments, in 1985 and 1993.
Where does Bernhard Langer live?
Langer maintains homes in Boca Raton, Florida, and in Anhausen, Germany, his birthplace.