Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jim Furyk

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jim Furyk made an impact.

Jim Furyk is a professional golfer known for his success on the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions. A major champion, he won the 2003 U.S. Open. In 2010, Furyk achieved the titles of FedEx Cup champion and PGA Tour Player of the Year. Notably, he holds the PGA Tour record for the lowest single-round score, carding a 58 at the 2016 Travelers Championship. Furyk is also recognized for his unique and unconventional golf swing.

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1992: NCAA Title with Arizona Wildcats

In 1992, Jim Furyk led the University of Arizona Wildcats to their first NCAA title.

1992: Turned Professional

In 1992, Jim Furyk turned professional as a golfer.

1993: Nike Tour Win

In 1993, Jim Furyk won the Nike Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic on the Nike Tour.

1994: Joined PGA Tour

In 1994, Jim Furyk joined the PGA Tour.

1995: First Withdrawal

In 1995, Furyk had his first withdrawal before 2015.

1998: PGA Tour winning streak

In 1998, Jim Furyk started his PGA Tour winning streak.

1999: Caddy Partnership

In 1999, Mike "Fluff" Cowan became Furyk's caddy.

June 15, 2003: U.S. Open Victory

On June 15, 2003, Jim Furyk achieved his biggest win by tying the record for the lowest 72-hole score in U.S. Open history to secure his first major championship.

2003: U.S. Open win

In 2003, Jim Furyk won his first major championship, the U.S. Open.

2004: Wrist Surgery and Setbacks

In 2004, Jim Furyk played only 14 events after undergoing wrist surgery, missing three months, which caused him to fall out of the top hundred on the money list.

2005: Return to Form

In 2005, Jim Furyk returned to good form and regained his top ten ranking, winning a PGA Tour event.

September 2006: Career High World Golf Ranking

In September 2006, Jim Furyk reached a career high of second in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2006: Career-High Money List Finish

In the 2006 season, Jim Furyk finished a career-high second on the money list and won the Vardon Trophy for the first time, with 13 top-10 finishes.

2010: Banner Season

In 2010, Jim Furyk had a banner season, winning a career-best three tournaments, including The Transitions Championship, the Verizon Heritage, and the season-ending Tour Championship. He also won the FedEx Cup and was named PGA Player of the Year and PGA Tour Player of the Year.

2010: FedEx Cup Champion and PGA Tour Player of the Year

In 2010, Jim Furyk was the FedEx Cup champion and PGA Tour Player of the Year.

2010: Last Victory Before Slump

Since Jim Furyk's last victory at The Tour Championship in 2010, he is 0-for-9 with a lead/co-lead after 54 holes.

2012: Close Calls at U.S. Open and WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

In 2012, Jim Furyk led the U.S. Open after 54 holes but finished in a tie for fourth. He also led the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational but lost the title after a double-bogey on the final hole.

September 13, 2013: 59 at BMW Championship

On September 13, 2013, Jim Furyk shot a 12-under-par 59 in the second round of the BMW Championship, becoming the sixth player to achieve this in a PGA Tour event.

2013: PGA Championship Lead Overturned

In 2013, Jim Furyk led the PGA Championship going into the final day but was unable to maintain the lead, finishing behind Jason Dufner.

July 2014: RBC Canadian Open Lead Lost

In July 2014, Jim Furyk held the 54-hole lead at the RBC Canadian Open but lost the title after Tim Clark birdied five of his last eight holes, and Furyk missed a 12-foot putt.

February 2015: AT&T Pebble Beach Lead Lost

In February 2015, Jim Furyk held a one-shot lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am but shot a two over round of 74 to finish six strokes behind Brandt Snedeker.

April 19, 2015: RBC Heritage Victory

On April 19, 2015, Jim Furyk ended a long slump by defeating Kevin Kisner with a birdie on the second playoff hole at the RBC Heritage, marking his 17th victory on the PGA Tour.

2015: Wrist Injury and Presidents Cup

In 2015, Jim Furyk withdrew from the BMW Championship due to a wrist injury and also had to withdraw from the 2015 Presidents Cup team, becoming an assistant captain instead.

June 2016: U.S. Open Runner-Up

In June 2016, at the 2016 U.S. Open, Jim Furyk finished in a tie for second, three shots behind Dustin Johnson.

August 7, 2016: 58 at Travelers Championship

On August 7, 2016, Jim Furyk shot a 12-under-par 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship, becoming the first player to shoot 58 in a PGA Tour event.

2016: Lowest PGA Tour Score Record

In 2016, Jim Furyk set the record for the lowest score in PGA Tour history, shooting a 58 in the final round of the Travelers Championship.

2016: End of Top-10 Ranking Streak

Jim Furyk ranked in the top-10 for over 440 weeks between 1999 and 2016.

January 11, 2017: Named Ryder Cup Captain

On January 11, 2017, Jim Furyk was named as the United States Ryder Cup captain for 2018.

2017: Challenges

Jim Furyk struggled with injury and poor play in 2017.

2017: First Season without Full PGA Tour Exemption

The 2017–18 season was the first time Furyk was not fully exempt on the PGA Tour, playing the season with only past champion status.

2018: Ryder Cup Loss and Criticism

In 2018, as captain, Jim Furyk led the U.S. Ryder Cup team to a loss against Europe. Following the matches, he faced criticism from Patrick Reed regarding pairings.

2018: PGA Tour Season Status

Jim Furyk started the 2018–19 season out of the 126–150 category.

2018: Challenges

Jim Furyk struggled with injury and poor play in 2018.

March 17, 2019: Second at The Players Championship

On March 17, 2019, Jim Furyk finished second in The Players Championship, one stroke behind Rory McIlroy.

August 2, 2020: PGA Tour Champions Debut

On August 2, 2020, Jim Furyk made his debut on the PGA Tour Champions and won The Ally Challenge in his first start on the tour.

September 20, 2020: PURE Insurance Championship Win

On September 20, 2020, Jim Furyk won the PURE Insurance Championship in a playoff, becoming one of only three golfers to win their first two starts on the PGA Tour Champions.