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Taylor Dowd is Webb Simpson's spouse. When did Taylor marry Masters golfer Webb Simpson? Do they have children together?

WEBB SIMPSON will try to win his second major as this week's Masters.

Taylor Dowd, his wife, will be beside him as he aims to win his first major title in the big one since 2012.


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Webb and Taylor celebrate Simpson's win in this year’s Players Championship

Taylor Dowd Simpson: Who are you?

Taylor attended Wake Forest University, and after graduating from theatre, pursued an acting career.


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After his 2012 US Open victory, Webb and Taylor were the only champions

How did they meet?

They were both college students when Webb was an incoming freshman and Dowd was a sophomore.

According to Webb's father Sam, he offered Webb PS75 for a date with his son. According to Webb, she replied with "If he is as cute as me, I'll take him on a date for free."


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Webb and Taylor enjoy the Ryder Cup 2012 at Medinah

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The couple poses at the PGA Tour Wives' 25th Anniversary Celebrations in 2013.

They met through mutual friends and began dating. After they graduated college, they broke up.

When did they get married?

Webb and Taylor were married in 2010. After a year of separation, they were reunited and got engaged five months later. They were married five more months later.


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During the Augusta Par 3 Tournament, Dowd and Mercy putt with their daughter Mercy

Are there any children between the couple?

Yes. They have four children, Mercy, James and Willow.

How influential was Taylor on Webb's game of golf?

According to the legend, Taylor was the one who convinced Webb that anchored putters were banned by the US PGA. He also helped perfect a new grip style. It seems that it worked.