History of Jim Furyk in Timeline
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.
May 12, 1970: Jim Furyk's Birth
On May 12, 1970, James Michael Furyk was born. He would become an American professional golfer.
1988: High School Graduation
In 1988, Jim Furyk graduated from Manheim Township High School, where he played basketball and was a state champion golfer.
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.
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.
2001: Unique Golf Swing Described
In 2001, Mike Furyk described Jim Furyk's hips as "underturning" during the backswing and "overturning" coming down. On the downswing, he draws the club in a large arc behind his body.
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.
2009: HSBC Champions become WGC event
The HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009.
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: 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.
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.
2015: Results not in chronological order
The results are not in chronological order before 2015.
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: 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.
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.
2020: Results not in chronological order
The results are not in chronological order in 2020.
July 2021: U.S. Senior Open Win
In July 2021, Jim Furyk won his first senior major tournament, the U.S. Senior Open.
2022: Qualification for U.S. Open
Jim Furyk's U.S. Senior Open win in July 2021 automatically qualifies him for the 2022 U.S. Open.
May 2, 2024: Split with Caddy
On May 2, 2024 it was announced that Jim Furyk and long time caddy Mike "Fluff" Cowan, would split amicably after 25 years.
2024: Caddy Partnership
In 2024, Mike "Fluff" Cowan stopped being Furyk's caddy.
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