Daniel Berger (golfer)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 6, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Daniel Berger (golfer). Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Daniel Berger is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Turning professional in 2013, he has secured multiple victories, including the FedEx St. Jude Classic in 2016 and 2017, the Charles Schwab Challenge in 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic restart, and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2021. His win at Pebble Beach was highlighted by a decisive eagle on the 18th hole.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1983: Consecutive Rounds Record Keeping

Since 1983, the rounds at par or better have been recorded.

2000: Grandmother Inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2000, Daniel Berger's grandmother, Roslyn Swift Berger, was inducted into the Greater Buffalo, New York Sports Hall of Fame.

2013: College Golf Achievements

In the spring of 2013 at Florida State University, Daniel Berger won the SunTrust Gator Invitational and the Seminole Intercollegiate. During the 2013 season, he led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) with a 69.36 stroke average and tied for second at the 2013 NCAA Golf Championships.

2015: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

During the 2015 season, Daniel Berger made the cut in 17 of 31 events, had six top-10 finishes, and was the only rookie to make the Tour Championship field in late September. He finished 11th in the FedEx Cup rankings, 25th on the money list, and was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

June 2016: First PGA Tour Win

In June 2016, Daniel Berger secured his first PGA Tour victory at the FedEx St. Jude Classic near Memphis, earning him $1.1 million and moving him to 29th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2016: Won FedEx St. Jude Classic

In 2016, Daniel Berger won the FedEx St. Jude Classic.

2017: Won FedEx St. Jude Classic

In 2017, Daniel Berger again won the FedEx St. Jude Classic.

June 14, 2020: Won Charles Schwab Challenge

On June 14, 2020, Daniel Berger won the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge, earning $1.375 million. This victory, which marked the PGA Tour's return after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, elevated him to No. 31 in the world rankings.

2020: Consecutive Rounds at Par or Better

In 2019-2020, Daniel Berger had a streak of 32 consecutive rounds at par or better, the eighth-longest streak since 1983.

2020: Won Charles Schwab Challenge

In 2020, Daniel Berger won the Charles Schwab Challenge, the first PGA Tour tournament after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 2021: Won AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In February 2021, Daniel Berger won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, clinching the victory with an eagle on the 18th hole.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Participation

In September 2021, Daniel Berger played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9, and Berger went 2–1–0, including a win in his Sunday singles match against Matt Fitzpatrick.