Dottie Pepper husband David Normoyle is a golf historian from New York. Dottie walked down the aisle with Normoyle in May 2010.
The 57-year-old retired American professional golfer Pepper had a stellar career playing on the LPGA and Symetra tours. She registered an impressive 17 wins on LPGA Tour in her twelve years golf career.
Pepper's last victory on the golf course came at the 2000 Arch Wireless Championship. Furthermore, she achieved remarkable success in two LPGA major championships, emerging as the winner of the 1992 and 1999 Nabisco Dinah Shore events.
After retiring in 2004, Dottie ventured into television as a commentator. The 1992 LPGA Tour Player of the Year winner joined NBC in 2005 and later worked for The Golf Channel.
Since signing a contract with CBS in 2015, Dottie has been working as a golf announcer for the network, lending her insight into the coverage of various tournaments and events.
Dottie Pepper New Spouse
David Normoyle is an occasional writer at Golfweek magazine. Dottie nestles with David in Saratoga Springs, New York.
She finds herself drawn to the peaceful surroundings of her Saratoga home, where she can unwind with her partner David and her canine companion Jack Pot (J.P.).
The couple enjoys a comfortable and routine lifestyle. Dottie usually walks their dog in the morning, after which both go to their respective offices. Later in the evening, they go to play golf before returning home for dinner.
David prefers healthy and sustainable food choices, so instead of buying food items from groceries, the pair have a share in a small farm outside of their house, and they cook with fresh available food.
David Normoyle Runs NHC
Normoyle is the founder of Normoyle Historical Consulting (NHC). David previously served as an assistant director at the USGA Museum.
With a wealth of experience in museum management under his belt, Normoyle turned his passion for preserving golf history into a thriving business.
David established an enterprise named Normoyle Historical Consulting, dedicated to educating golf club enthusiasts on the importance of preserving and documenting their treasured collections.
It was his fervor for golf that played a significant role in winning Dottie's heart and leading her to fall in love with him. Beyond his work, David also possesses impressive skills as a skier and a golfer.
The two sweethearts bought a home in a rural enclave of Saratoga Springs, New York, where they currently live. Instead of going to the nearby golf club, Dottie and David has taken memberships in a nine holes facility, Saratoga Golf & Polo Club, two hours drive from their home.
Dottie Was Married Twice Before
Dottie Pepper married Ralph Scarinzi before she tied the knot with Normoyle. Her first marriage was with Doug Mochrie in 1986 which lasted till 1995.
After two unsuccessful marriages, Pepper lost faith in love until she met David. A few years into dating, Pepper was ready to be entangled in the sacred bond of betrothal for the third time.
Despite having nuptials twice before, Dottie did not have any children from either of her previous unions nor has she had kids with her current hubby, David, whom she wed in May of 2010.
Doug Mochrie
Pepper was married to her first spouse Doug Mochrie for a decade. They said their wedding vows in 1986 and remained together till their divorce in 1995.
Mochrie is a former professional golf player whom she met when she was just 13. While Pepper was practicing golf, her eyes caught a glimpse of Doug, a handsome, charming young golf stud, Chicago Tribune reported.
She immediately had a crush on her. They never lost touch, and their relationship blossomed into a romance during her time at Furman University, culminating in their matrimony in 1986.
Although Doug was a crucial part of Pepper's early career, serving her as a caddie, and on-course mentor, the mounting pressures of her successful career ultimately eroded their union.
Ralph Scarinzi
Pepper tied the knot with Scarinzi after parting ways with Mochrie. Ralph served as her caddie for three years before they exchanged vows.
Two years after the divorce, Pepper had moved on with her life and doing wonders on the green. After going public with her relationship with her caddie Ralph in 1997, Pepper took the plunge and wed him in January 1998.
However, the union did not last very long, and visible cracks began to appear in their relationship as of early 2000, which eventually led them to divorce. After the separation, Dottie relocated to a small apartment in South Florida.
Dottie Pepper Family Life
Dottie Pepper was born to parents Don Pepper and Lynn Pepper. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, with her grandmother Dorothy.
Although Pepper was born in Saratoga Springs, she spent most of her formative years in Ohio. Hailing from a family with a deep-rooted athletic pedigree, she developed a passion for sports from a young age.
Her father, Don Pepper, played seven years of professional baseball in MLB for the Detroit Tigers in the 60s. Upon retirement, Don worked as a facilities manager for the Bob Evans restaurant chain. Meanwhile, her mom Lynn toiled in a home care facility, Visiting Angels.
Dottie's grandmother, Dorothy, was a major force in her life, instilling a deep appreciation for golf and serving as a key influence on her career.
Her childhood was marked by a love for skiing, but golf soon became her attachment. Pepper's love for golf began at the age of 7 when her granny took her to a nearby driving range and bought her a set of Chi Chi Rodriguez clubs.
She quickly emerged as one of the most talented golf prospects in the country. By age 15, she had won the 1981 New York State Women's Amateur.
With an impressive record of five victories and three All-American titles, she solidified her status as a dominant force in collegiate golf before earning her degree at Furman University in 1987. As of 2023, Dottie Pepper net worth is $6 million.
Furthermore, Dottie is very close to her Uncle Keith and Aunt Cathy and has shared several pictures of her visit to their home on Facebook.
