Jim Furyk's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Jim Furyk.

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.

1993: Nike Tour Win

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

May 2020: Age Milestone

In May 2020, Jim Furyk turned 50 years old.

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.