History of Davis Thompson in Timeline

Davis Thompson is a professional golfer from the United States who competes on the PGA Tour. He reached the top spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2020 and 2021, and in 2022, he triumphed at the Rex Hospital Open. On July 7, 2024, Thompson secured his inaugural PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic, earning him invitations to compete in prestigious tournaments such as the 2024 Open Championship and the 2025 Masters Tournament.

June 5, 1999: Birth of Davis Thompson

Davis Thompson was born on June 5, 1999.

2012: Start of High School Golf Dominance

In 2012, Davis Thompson, while attending Lee-Scott Academy, started his journey of leading his school's golf team to six consecutive state titles.

2013: Individual State Title

Davis Thompson won the individual state golf title in 2013 while attending Lee-Scott Academy.

2015: Second Individual State Title

In 2015, Davis Thompson achieved victory in the individual state golf championship while attending Lee-Scott Academy.

2017: Culmination of High School Golf Success

Davis Thompson concluded his successful high school golfing career in 2017, having helped Lee-Scott Academy achieve six consecutive team state titles.

2018: Previous John Deere Classic Record

In 2018, Michael Kim set a then-record at the John Deere Classic with a 27-under-par score, which would later be surpassed by Davis Thompson in 2024.

2019: Success at the Jones Cup Invitational and Western Amateur

Davis Thompson was the stroke-play medalist at the 2019 Western Amateur and was also runner-up at the Jones Cup Invitational.

2019: NCAA Regionals Victory and All-America Honors

Thompson won the NCAA Regionals in 2019 while playing for the University of Georgia and earned All-America First Team recognition for his performance.

November 2020: World Amateur Golf Ranking Achievement

In November 2020, Davis Thompson attained the top ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2020: World Amateur Golf Ranking and Jones Cup Invitational

Davis Thompson achieved the top spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2020. He also emerged victorious at the Jones Cup Invitational in the same year.

2020: Arnold Palmer Cup Participation

Davis Thompson participated in the Arnold Palmer Cup in 2020.

2020: Jones Cup Invitational Success

In 2020, Davis Thompson triumphed at the Jones Cup Invitational, adding to his previous achievements as a runner-up in the same tournament.

March 2021: World Amateur Golf Ranking Achievement

Davis Thompson reached the top spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in March 2021.

2021: Turning Pro and Joining Korn Ferry Tour

After graduating, Thompson began his professional golf career in 2021 and joined the Korn Ferry Tour.

2021: College Golf Success and Turning Pro

In 2021, Davis Thompson concluded his college golf career at the University of Georgia, where he secured four individual titles, including another victory at the NCAA Regionals, and earned All-America First Team honors twice. He was also named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. He then turned professional and joined the Korn Ferry Tour.

2021: Walker Cup Appearance

In 2021, Davis Thompson played in the Walker Cup.

2021: World Amateur Golf Ranking and PGA Tour University

Thompson once again secured the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2021. In the same year, he finished second in the inaugural PGA Tour University Class.

2022: Korn Ferry Tour Success and PGA Tour Card

In 2022, Thompson recorded a win and multiple top 10 finishes in the Korn Ferry Tour, leading him to secure his PGA Tour card.

2022: Rex Hospital Open Victory and PGA Tour Card

In 2022, Thompson won the Rex Hospital Open and earned his PGA Tour card for the 2022-23 season after finishing 16th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list.

2023: Near Win at The American Express

In 2023, Davis Thompson came close to winning The American Express but finished as the runner-up, just one stroke behind Jon Rahm, after an unfortunate putt on the penultimate hole.

July 7, 2024: First PGA Tour Win

On July 7, 2024, Davis Thompson secured his first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic, which also earned him invitations to prestigious tournaments like the Open Championship and the Masters Tournament.