History of Maverick McNealy in Timeline

Maverick McNealy is an American professional golfer who achieved the number one ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in late 2016 and early 2017. This highlights his early success and promise in the sport.

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1971: Stanford University Golfer

Since 1971, Maverick McNealy becaming the third Stanford University golfer to win the award since 1971 (the other two being Woods and Patrick Rodgers).

November 7, 1995: Maverick McNealy's Birth

On November 7, 1995, Maverick Scott McNealy was born. He later became an American professional golfer.

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2010: Sun Microsystems Acquired by Oracle Corporation

In 2010, Sun Microsystems, co-founded by Maverick McNealy's father, Scott McNealy, was acquired by Oracle Corporation for $7.4 billion.

2014: Qualified for U.S. Open

In 2014, at the age of 18, Maverick McNealy qualified for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.

2015: Won the Haskins Award

In 2015, Maverick McNealy won the Haskins Award, an award presented to the best collegiate male golfer in the United States.

2016: Considered Passing on Professional Golf

In 2016, despite being America's most highly rated professional golf prospect, Maverick McNealy considered passing on professional golf for a career in business.

August 2017: Confirmed Turning Professional

In August 2017, Maverick McNealy confirmed that he would turn professional after the 2017 Walker Cup and his professional debut was at the Safeway Open.

2018: Played on Web.com Tour

In 2018, Maverick McNealy played on the Web.com Tour, participating in 18 tournaments and finishing 65th on the money list.

2019: Earned Full Status on Web.com Tour

In 2019, Maverick McNealy earned full status on the Web.com Tour for the 2019 season.

2019: Earned PGA Tour Card

In 2019, Maverick McNealy earned his PGA Tour card for the 2019–20 season, via his finish on the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour.

2023: Licensed Pilot

As of 2023, Maverick McNealy is a licensed pilot.

November 2024: Won the RSM Classic

In November 2024, Maverick McNealy won the RSM Classic for his first PGA Tour victory in his 134th start.

April 2025: Reached Career High World Golf Ranking

In April 2025, Maverick McNealy reached a career-high Official World Golf Ranking of 10.

2025: Competed in Genesis Invitational

In 2025, Maverick McNealy is scheduled to compete in the Genesis Invitational golf tournament held in La Jolla, California. His brother, Scout, is his caddie for the 2025 PGA Tour season.