Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Nick Taylor (golfer)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 9, 2026

How Nick Taylor (golfer) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Nick Taylor is a Canadian professional golfer competing on the PGA Tour. Turning pro in 2010, he has secured five PGA Tour victories. Most notably, in 2023, Taylor made history by becoming the first Canadian since 1954 to win the Canadian Open, achieving this feat at Oakdale Golf & Country Club.

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1954: First Canadian citizen to win their national open since 1954

Nick became the first Canadian citizen to win their national open since 1954.

2007: Won Canadian Amateur Championship

In 2007, Nick Taylor won the Canadian Amateur Championship at age 19, showcasing his early talent in golf.

May 2008: Finished tied for second in NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship

In May 2008, Nick Taylor finished tied for second in the individual competition at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship with Jorge Campillo.

2008: Runner-up at NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship

In 2008, Nick Taylor finished as a runner-up in the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, highlighting his collegiate success.

May 2009: Finished ninth in NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship

In May 2009, Nick Taylor finished tied for ninth in the individual competition at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, and his Washington Husky's team finished tied for third place.

July 2009: Runner-up at U.S. Amateur Public Links

In July 2009, Nick Taylor finished as the runner-up to Brad Benjamin at the U.S. Amateur Public Links.

July 2009: Won Sahalee Players Championship

In July 2009, Nick Taylor won the Sahalee Players Championship, adding to his amateur achievements.

2009: Lowest amateur round in U.S. Open history

In 2009, as an amateur in the U.S. Open, Nick Taylor carded the lowest amateur round in U.S. Open history with a second round 65. He also finished tied for 36th and received the honour of low amateur of the major.

May 2010: Finished 41st at NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship

In May 2010, Nick Taylor finished 41st at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, in his final amateur year, while his Washington Husky's team finished in fourth place.

2010: Turned professional

In late 2010, Nick Taylor turned professional, marking the start of his professional golf career.

2011: Played on PGA Tour Canada

In 2011, Nick Taylor began playing on PGA Tour Canada, starting his journey in professional golf.

2013: Competed on Web.com Tour

In 2013, Nick Taylor played on the Web.com Tour, progressing towards the PGA Tour.

November 2014: Won Sanderson Farms Championship

In November 2014, Nick Taylor won the Sanderson Farms Championship, securing his first PGA Tour victory with a score of −16.

2014: Won Sanderson Farms Championship

In 2014, Nick Taylor won the Sanderson Farms Championship, securing his first PGA Tour victory.

2015: Finished fifth at Puerto Rico Open

In 2015, Nick Taylor's best finish was at the Puerto Rico Open, finishing in a tie for 5th place, marking his only top-20 finish.

2016: Finished tenth at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In 2016, Nick Taylor made his first top-10 finish at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing tied for 10th place.

2017: Finished ninth in Safeway Open

In 2017, Nick Taylor started out hot finishing tied for 9th in the Safeway Open with a final score of -9.

2018: Finished fourth in the World Cup of Golf

In 2018, Nick Taylor finished his fifth tournament of the season, the World Cup of Golf in Australia, tied for 4th place with a final score of −17.

2019: Finished Safeway Open tied for 10th place

In 2019, Nick Taylor finished the Safeway Open tied for 10th place with a final score of -11.

February 2020: Won AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In February 2020, Nick Taylor won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am by four strokes over Kevin Streelman with a final score of -19.

2020: Won AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In 2020, Nick Taylor achieved his second PGA Tour win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

2020: Competed in first Masters Tournament

In 2020, Nick Taylor competed in his first Masters Tournament, finishing tied for 29th.

2021: Finished tied 10th at Wyndham Championship

In 2021, Nick Taylor finished the Wyndham Championship tied for 10th with a final score of −13.

2022: Finished AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at tied for 14th place

In 2022, Nick Taylor had his best finish at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at tied for 14th place with a final score of −11.

2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued

In 2022, the Championship and Invitational tournaments were discontinued.

February 2023: Finished runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open

In February 2023, Nick Taylor finished runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open, two shots behind Scottie Scheffler. He achieved his highest world ranking at 73rd.

2023: Champions Discontinued

In 2023, the Champions tournament was discontinued.

2024: Picked up his fourth career victory at the WM Phoenix Open

In 2024, Taylor picked up his fourth career victory at the WM Phoenix Open in a playoff over Charley Hoffman with a birdie on the second playoff hole.