Where is Raymond Floyd Today?
Raymond Floyd, the four-time major champion, lives in Miami, Florida, and stays connected to golf through course design, family tournaments, and occasional ceremonial appearances. At 82, he no longer competes on the Champions Tour but reliably shows up at the PNC Championship each December with his son Raymond Floyd Jr. If you want to see him in person, your best bet is to follow the PNC field list in November or check for ceremonial roles at senior majors like the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge.
Current Home and Daily Routine
Floyd has called the Miami area home for decades. He owns a home on Miami Beach and spends stretches at golf communities he helped design, including the Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina. His typical day includes light stretching, morning walks, and a casual round at a local course. He is a familiar figure at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables and at Trump National Doral, where he once served as a resident professional. Most rounds are 9 to 18 holes, always using a cart for longer distances. He rarely plays in the heat of midday, preferring early-morning tee times.
According to local reports, Floyd plays two to three times a week during the winter season in Florida, often with close friends or former tour colleagues. He occasionally drops in at the Doral practice facility to hit balls with younger players, but these are unannounced, informal visits. If you plan a trip specifically hoping to run into him, your best odds are weekday mornings at Biltmore or Doral between November and February.
Health and the Transition Away from Tournament Golf
Floyd’s health has clearly shaped his move from full-time competitor to part-time participant. In 2014 he had hip replacement surgery, which limited his mobility for months but eventually allowed him to walk without a cane. The bigger turning point came in 2018 when he underwent a quintuple coronary bypass after chest pain sent him to the hospital. He missed almost a full year of golf and acknowledged that the recovery was “much slower than I expected.” By 2019 he was back on the course recreationally, but his endurance never returned to tournament level.
Key health milestones:
- 2014: Total hip replacement – returned to everyday walking within six months.
- 2018: Quintuple bypass – returned to recreational play in early 2019.
- Current: Can walk nine holes comfortably; relies on a cart for anything longer.
A concrete measure of his limits: Floyd attempted a one-round senior pro-am in 2022 but opted out of the second day due to fatigue. He has not entered a full Champions Tour event since 2020. Fans who remember his charged 1990s run on the seniors tour should know that his current game is social and recreational, not competitive. He still carries a low single-digit handicap but plays for enjoyment, not for a paycheck.
Recent Public Appearances: Where You Can See Him
Floyd’s most consistent public appearances come at the PNC Championship in Orlando, where he and his son compete in the parent-child format. In 2022 they shot 14 under par and tied for 6th place. In 2023 they came in 12th after a final-round 68. The event guarantees fans a full 18-hole round of Floyd playing with visible joy. He walks the course with a cart, interacts with spectators, and usually signs autographs after the round.
Outside of the PNC, Floyd has taken on ceremonial roles at senior majors. At the 2024 Charles Schwab Cup Challenge he hit the opening tee shot and spent an hour in the clubhouse greeting fans. He also appeared on Golf Channel in 2023 as a guest analyst for a U.S. Open preview, offering short-game strategy tips. His guest spots are limited – typically one per year – and announced just a few weeks in advance.
How to verify an upcoming appearance: Check the official PNC Championship website in late November or look for media releases from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge. Floyd does not maintain a personal website or social media; his appearances are always announced through the tournament’s official channels. If a tournament does not list him as a participant or special guest two weeks before the event, he will not be there. He has not made spontaneous visits to regular PGA Tour events since 2019.
Course Design and Legacy Work
Floyd remains active in golf architecture through his firm, Raymond Floyd Design. He no longer handles day-to-day operations but still attends client meetings and visits construction sites several times a year. His portfolio includes the Floridian in Palm City, Florida, and the Cliffs at Walnut Cove in North Carolina. Both courses reflect his preference for risk-reward shot-making – open approaches to par-5 greens and forgiving fairway corridors. The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, opened in 2005, was designed as a mountain course where Floyd’s own playing style (bold, high-fade) inspired the layout.
Beyond design, Floyd supports youth golf through the Raymond Floyd Foundation in South Florida. The foundation provides equipment and discounted instruction to juniors in underserved communities. He occasionally attends fundraising events at Biltmore Golf Course but keeps commitments limited to two or three per year.
His playing legacy is already solid: four major titles (1976 Masters, 1982 PGA Championship, 1986 U.S. Open, 1996 Senior PGA), 22 PGA Tour wins, and a 1969 Ryder Cup captaincy. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989.
What This Means for a Fan
If your goal is to see Raymond Floyd in person, the most reliable path is the PNC Championship in December. Plan your trip only after the official field list is released around Thanksgiving. For ceremonial starters, check the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge media page in June. Do not assume he will appear at other senior majors or regular tour stops unless confirmed. His schedule is not publicized beyond a month in advance, and he does not use social media to announce plans.
Because his appearances are limited to two or three per year, missing one likely means waiting another season. If you catch him at the PNC, arrive early at the first tee to see his warm-up – he often shares advice with younger pros who ask.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raymond Floyd still alive?
Yes, Raymond Floyd is alive as of early 2025 and lives in Miami Beach, Florida.
Does Raymond Floyd still play golf?
He plays recreationally two to three times a week at casual rounds, but he no longer competes in any PGA Tour or Champions Tour events. His only competitive rounds are at the PNC Championship with his son.
What is Raymond Floyd’s net worth?
Floyd has never publicly disclosed a net worth. Estimates based on winnings, course design fees, and endorsements range from $20 million to $30 million. These figures are unconfirmed.
Why did Raymond Floyd stop playing on the Champions Tour?
After his 2018 heart surgery, Floyd chose to reduce travel and tournament play. He occasionally enters a senior major in a ceremonial role but has not been a regular competitor since 2020.
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