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 known for his strong performance on the PGA Tour. He was named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2021-22. Although he has yet to win on the PGA Tour, he has achieved two top-three finishes in major championships and several runner-up finishes. He has two wins on the Korn Ferry Tour, showcasing his talent and potential for future success in professional golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic Win and Junior Ryder Cup & Junior Golf World 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 Wins

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 also 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 in 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.

July 2020: Korn Ferry Tour Qualification

In late July 2020, Cameron Young Monday qualified for the Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship and tied for 11th, earning 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, leading to a PGA Tour card for the 2021-22 season.

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 the 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 the 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 Award

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

March 2023: Caddie Change and WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Runner-Up

In March 2023, Cameron Young changed caddies, employing Paul Tesori. He was also runner-up in the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, being defeated by Sam Burns.