Tom Lehman Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Professional golfer Tom Lehman is married to Melissa Lehman. They wed on June 27, 1987, and have four children.

Who Is Melissa Lehman?

Melissa Lehman has been married to Tom Lehman for nearly four decades, standing with him through the leanest years of his career — when, as Tom recalled, "Melissa and I were flat busted. We had no savings and lived in an apartment with no chance to buy a home." The two reconnected when Tom was working as the golf pro at Wood Ranch Golf Club in Simi Valley, California; Melissa lived just down the street. She accompanied him on tour for years, raising their four children on the road, and was a fixture at his side during his tenure as U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2006, attending the opening ceremony and gala events in Ireland. A devout Christian couple, faith has been central to their marriage.

Marriage Timeline

Tom and Melissa married on June 27, 1987 — five years before Lehman finally earned his PGA Tour card after grinding through the Ben Hogan Tour, mini-tours, and qualifying schools. Their marriage predates every one of his 35 professional victories. Together they prayed through his early-career crisis of purpose, when Lehman realized he had been "playing golf for the wrong motive — money," and recommitted his career to his faith. The couple raised four children while Lehman climbed to World No. 1 in 1997 and later dominated the senior circuit. They have lived for many years in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Children

Tom and Melissa Lehman have four children: daughters Rachael and Holly, and sons Thomas Andrew and Sean. The children traveled with their parents during Lehman's touring years, and family stability is widely credited with sustaining his long career at the top of the sport.

Career Highlights

Thomas Edward Lehman (born March 7, 1959, in Austin, Minnesota) turned professional in 1982 after playing at the University of Minnesota. His crowning achievement came at the 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham, and he reached World No. 1 on April 20, 1997. Lehman is the only golfer in history to be named Player of the Year on all three PGA Tours: the Ben Hogan Tour (1991), the PGA Tour (1996 — along with the money title, Vardon Trophy, and Byron Nelson Award), and the PGA Tour Champions (2011, 2012). He won five PGA Tour events, captured three senior majors (2010 Senior PGA Championship, 2011 and 2012 Regions Tradition), and amassed 35 professional victories. He captained the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2006 and received the Payne Stewart Award in 2010 for character and sportsmanship.

FAQ

Who is Tom Lehman's wife?

Melissa Lehman. They married on June 27, 1987.

How many children do Tom and Melissa Lehman have?

Four: daughters Rachael and Holly, and sons Thomas Andrew and Sean.

What major did Tom Lehman win?

The 1996 Open Championship at Royal Lytham.

What makes Tom Lehman's career unique?

He is the only golfer ever named Player of the Year on all three PGA Tours (developmental, regular, and senior).