Early Life and Education of Fred Couples: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 9, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Fred Couples. A timeline of key moments.

Fred Couples is a highly accomplished American professional golfer, renowned for his success on both the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. A former World No. 1, his career highlights include winning the 1992 Masters Tournament, and the Players Championship in both 1984 and 1996. Notably, in 2023, he set a record as the oldest player to make the cut at the Masters, demonstrating his enduring skill and competitiveness.

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October 3, 1959: Birth of Fred Couples

On October 3, 1959, Frederick Steven Couples was born. He is an American professional golfer.

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1977: Golf Scholarship to University of Houston

In 1977, Fred Couples accepted a golf scholarship to the University of Houston, where he became a member of the Houston Cougars men's golf team.

1977: Graduation from O'Dea High School

In 1977, Fred Couples graduated from O'Dea High School in Seattle, marking the completion of his secondary education.

1979: Met first wife

In 1979, Fred Couples met his first wife, Deborah, as students at the University of Houston.

1992: End of first marriage

In 1992, Fred Couples's marriage to his first wife, Deborah, ended.

1993: Divorce finalized

In 1993, Fred Couples's divorce from his first wife, Deborah, was finalized.

1998: Marriage to Thais Baker

In 1998, Fred Couples married his second wife, Thais Baker.

May 2001: Death of first wife

In May 2001, Fred Couples's first wife, Deborah, died by suicide.

February 17, 2009: Death of second wife

On February 17, 2009, Fred Couples's second wife, Thais Baker, died from breast cancer.

December 2, 2013: Raised the 12th Man flag

On December 2, 2013, Fred Couples, a member of the Seattle Seahawks 12th Man, raised the 12th Man flag prior to the Seahawks Monday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints.