History of Maverick McNealy in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

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 potential in the sport.

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1971: Haskins Award

In 1971, Stanford University had its first golfer win the Haskins Award. Maverick McNealy later became the third Stanford University golfer to win the award since 1971.

November 7, 1995: Maverick McNealy Born

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

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2010: Sun Microsystems Acquired

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. He was the third Stanford University golfer to win the award since 1971.

2016: Considered a Career in Business

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, marking a significant decision in his career path.

2018: Played on Web.com Tour

In 2018, Maverick McNealy played on the Web.com Tour, participating in 18 tournaments and making the cut in 12. His best finish was a tie for third at the United Leasing & Finance Championship. He earned a total of $84,261 and finished 65th on the money list for 2018.

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.

2019: Earned Full Status on Web.com Tour

In 2019, despite not earning a PGA Tour card for the 2018–19 season, Maverick McNealy earned full status on the Web.com Tour for the 2019 season.

2020: Results Not in Chronological Order

In 2020, the results were not in chronological order.

2023: Licensed Pilot

As of 2023, Maverick McNealy is a licensed pilot.

2023: Champions Discontinued

In 2023, the Champions was discontinued.

November 2024: Won RSM Classic

In November 2024, Maverick McNealy won the RSM Classic for his first PGA Tour victory in his 134th start. McNealy birdied the final hole to win by one.

April 2025: Reached Career High World 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 competed in the Genesis Invitational golf tournament held in La Jolla, California, flying himself in a Cirrus SR22 single-engine propeller plane to the tournament. His brother, Scout, was his caddie for the 2025 PGA Tour season.