Danny Willett's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Danny Willett. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Danny Willett is an English professional golfer notable for winning the 2016 Masters Tournament. This victory marked his first major championship, making him only the second Englishman to win the Masters and the first European in 17 years to achieve the win at Augusta National. He primarily plays on the European Tour.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1996: Nick Faldo wins Masters

In 1996, Nick Faldo wins Masters, 20 years before Willett's win in 2016.

2006: Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year

In 2006, Danny Willett was named the Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year during his time at Jacksonville State University (JSU) in Alabama.

2007: OVC Championship Medallist Honors

In 2007, Danny Willett won medallist honors at the OVC Championship while at Jacksonville State University. He was also a first-team All-OVC performer and a member of the OVC's All-Tournament Team in both seasons.

2007: English Amateur Championship Win and Walker Cup Competition

In 2007, as an amateur and member of Rotherham Golf Club (RGC), Danny Willett won the English Amateur Championship. He also competed in the 2007 Walker Cup at Royal County Down.

March 2008: Ranked Number One Amateur

In March 2008, Danny Willett achieved the number one ranking as an amateur golfer in the world.

June 2012: First European Tour Victory

In June 2012, Danny Willett achieved his first victory on the European Tour at the BMW International Open in Cologne, defeating Marcus Fraser in a playoff. He also had a second place at the Omega European Masters and a third place at the Maybank Malaysian Open, finishing 23rd at the final Order of Merit.

December 2014: Nedbank Golf Challenge Win

In December 2014, Danny Willett won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa.

July 2015: Omega European Masters Victory

In July 2015, Danny Willett won his third European Tour title with a victory at the Omega European Masters. He declined to take PGA Tour membership for the 2015–16 season, despite qualifying.

April 2016: Masters Tournament Win

In April 2016, Danny Willett won his first major championship at the 2016 Masters Tournament. He became the second Englishman to achieve this feat and the first European in 17 years to win at Augusta National.

2016: Masters Tournament Win and PGA Tour Membership

In 2016, Danny Willett won the Masters Tournament at Augusta National, shooting a 67 in the final round. He became the first British player to win the Masters in 20 years and subsequently accepted PGA Tour membership, rising to 9th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

November 2018: DP World Tour Championship Victory

In November 2018, Danny Willett won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, a Rolex Series event, earning $1,333,330. This marked a significant improvement after a challenging start to the season.