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Davis Thompson

Davis Thompson is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour. He achieved the number one ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for both 2020 and 2021. Thompson's early success includes winning the 2022 Rex Hospital Open. He secured his first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic on July 7, 2024. This win earned him invitations to compete in the 2024 Open Championship and the prestigious 2025 Masters Tournament.

June 5, 1999: Davis Thompson's Birth

On June 5, 1999, Davis Thompson was born. He is an American professional golfer.

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2012: First State Title with Lee-Scott Academy

In 2012, Davis Thompson helped Lee-Scott Academy win the first of six consecutive team state titles.

2013: Individual State Title

In 2013, Davis Thompson captured an individual state title.

2015: Individual State Title

In 2015, Davis Thompson captured the individual state title.

2017: College Career Start at University of Georgia

In 2017, Davis Thompson began his college career at the University of Georgia.

2017: Sixth State Title with Lee-Scott Academy

In 2017, Davis Thompson helped Lee-Scott Academy win their sixth consecutive team state title.

2018: Michael Kim's 27-Under-Par at John Deere Classic

In 2018, Michael Kim recorded a 27-under-par score at the John Deere Classic.

2019: Jones Cup Invitational Runner-Up and Western Amateur Medalist

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

2019: NCAA Regionals Win

In 2019, Davis Thompson won the NCAA Regionals.

November 2020: Number One World Amateur Golf Ranking

In November 2020, Davis Thompson reached number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2020: Number One World Amateur Golf Ranking

In 2020, Davis Thompson achieved the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2020: Arnold Palmer Cup Participation

In 2020, Davis Thompson played in the Arnold Palmer Cup.

2020: Jones Cup Invitational Win

In 2020, Davis Thompson won the Jones Cup Invitational.

March 2021: Number One World Amateur Golf Ranking

In March 2021, Davis Thompson reached number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2021: All-America First Team Laurels and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year

In 2021, Davis Thompson earned All-America First Team honors and was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year.

2021: Walker Cup Participation

In 2021, Davis Thompson played in the Walker Cup.

2021: Turned Professional

In 2021, Davis Thompson turned professional and joined the Korn Ferry Tour after graduation.

2021: Number One World Amateur Golf Ranking

In 2021, Davis Thompson was number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2021: Jones Cup Invitational Runner-Up

In 2021, Davis Thompson was runner-up at the Jones Cup Invitational.

2022: PGA Tour Card and Rex Hospital Open Win

In 2022, Davis Thompson earned his card for the 2022-23 PGA Tour and won the Rex Hospital Open.

2022: Rex Hospital Open Win

In 2022, Davis Thompson won the Rex Hospital Open.

2023: Runner-Up at The American Express

In 2023, Davis Thompson was runner-up at The American Express, finishing one stroke behind Jon Rahm.

July 7, 2024: First PGA Tour Win at John Deere Classic

On July 7, 2024, Davis Thompson secured his first PGA Tour victory at the John Deere Classic, which earned him invitations to the 2024 Open Championship and the 2025 Masters Tournament.

2024: First Career PGA Tour Win

In 2024, Davis Thompson won his first career PGA Tour event at the John Deere Classic.

2025: Masters Tournament Invitation

In 2025, Davis Thompson received an invitation to play in the Masters Tournament.