Career Timeline of Cameron Young: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Cameron Young made an impact.

Cameron Young is an American professional golfer notable for his rapid ascent in the sport. He achieved PGA Tour Rookie of the Year honors in the 2021–22 season and has secured one PGA Tour victory, along with multiple runner-up finishes. His success extends to the Korn Ferry Tour, where he has claimed two wins. Furthermore, Young has demonstrated his competitiveness on major stages, finishing within the top three in two major championships.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic Win and Junior Ryder Cup Selection

In 2014, Cameron Young won the AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic and was selected to represent the United States in both the Junior Ryder Cup and Junior Golf World Cup.

2015: U.S. Collegiate Championship and Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational Titles

In 2015, during his freshman year at Wake Forest, Cameron Young won the individual title at the U.S. Collegiate Championship and the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational; he also reached the second round of the U.S. Amateur, before being knocked out by Jon Rahm. That year, he became the youngest winner of the Metropolitan Golf Association's Ike Stroke Play Championship.

2016: Defended Ike Stroke Play Championship Title

In 2016, Cameron Young successfully defended his title at the Metropolitan Golf Association's Ike Stroke Play Championship.

2017: New York State Open Win

In 2017, Cameron Young became the first amateur to win the Metropolitan PGA's New York State Open, defeating Chris DeForest in a playoff; his 64 (7 under par) in the final round at Bethpage Black tied the course record.

2018: Westchester Open Win

In 2018, Cameron Young won the Westchester Open.

2019: Three Tournament Wins During Senior Year

During his senior year at Wake Forest in 2019, Cameron Young won three tournaments: the General Hackler Invitational, the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational, and was the leading medallist in the Stitch Intercollegiate.

2019: Brooks Koepka Beats Course Record

In 2019 Brooks Koepka shot a 63 in the first round of the PGA Championship, setting a new course record at Bethpage Black.

July 2020: Qualified for Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship

In late July 2020, Cameron Young Monday qualified for the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship and tied for 11th, giving him entry to the next event.

May 2021: Back-to-Back Tournament Wins

Towards the end of May 2021, Cameron Young won back-to-back tournaments on the Korn Ferry Tour.

2021: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2021, Cameron Young was voted PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2021–22 season.

February 2022: Tied for Second at Genesis Invitational

In February 2022, Cameron Young tied for second at the Genesis Invitational and rose into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

May 2022: Tied for Third at 2022 PGA Championship

In May 2022, Cameron Young tied for third at the 2022 PGA Championship.

September 2022: Presidents Cup Selection and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In September 2022, Cameron Young was selected for the U.S. team in the 2022 Presidents Cup; he won one, tied one and lost two of the four matches he played. With 94% of the vote, he won the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year (Arnold Palmer Award).

March 2023: Changed Caddies and Runner-Up at WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play

In March 2023, Cameron Young changed caddies, employing Paul Tesori. In their first tournament together, Young was runner-up in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play; he was defeated 6 and 5 by Sam Burns in the final.

2024: Record Round at Travelers Championship

In the third round of the 2024 Travelers Championship, Cameron Young shot a 59, which was just the 13th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.

August 2025: First PGA Tour Victory at Wyndham Championship

In August 2025, Cameron Young won the Wyndham Championship for his first PGA Tour victory after seven runner-up finishes. He became the 1,000th player to win a recognized PGA Tour event. He finished at 22-under 258, tying the tournament record.