Patrick Cantlay's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Patrick Cantlay. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Patrick Cantlay is a highly accomplished American professional golfer. Prior to turning pro, he distinguished himself as the world's top-ranked amateur golfer for an impressive 55 weeks. Since joining the PGA Tour, Cantlay has secured eight victories, showcasing his skill and consistency at the highest level of the sport. His most significant achievement to date is winning the prestigious 2021 FedEx Cup, solidifying his position among the elite golfers in the world.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

March 23, 2011: World Number 1 Ranking

On March 23, 2011, Patrick Cantlay became the world number 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2011: Successful Amateur Career

In 2011, Patrick Cantlay qualified for the U.S. Open, finished as low amateur, shot a course record 60 at the Travelers Championship, finished as low amateur at the AT&T National, won the Southern California Amateur, and was low amateur at the RBC Canadian Open.

2011: College Golf Awards

In 2011, during his freshman year at UCLA, Patrick Cantlay won four tournaments, the Haskins Award, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Division I Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year, the Phil Mickelson Award as the GCAA National Freshman of the Year, and was named Pac-10 Player and Freshman of the Year. He also won the Mark H. McCormack Medal.

2013: First Professional Win

In 2013, Patrick Cantlay earned his first professional win at the Colombia Championship on the Web.com Tour and earned his PGA Tour card for 2014.

2016: Record Eclipsed

In 2016, Jon Rahm surpassed Patrick Cantlay's record for most total weeks at number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

November 5, 2017: First PGA Tour Title

On November 5, 2017, Patrick Cantlay won his first PGA Tour title at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

2017: Regained PGA Tour Card

In 2017, Patrick Cantlay regained his PGA Tour card with a runner-up finish at the Valspar Championship, followed by strong finishes at other tournaments, allowing him to qualify to the Tour Championship.

2019: PGA Championship and Memorial Tournament

In 2019, Patrick Cantlay tied for third at the PGA Championship and won the Memorial Tournament, elevating him into the world top-10 for the first time.

October 2020: Zozo Championship Win

In October 2020, Patrick Cantlay won the Zozo Championship at Sherwood Country Club in California, relocated from Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 29, 2021: BMW Championship Victory

On August 29, 2021, Patrick Cantlay won the BMW Championship after defeating Bryson DeChambeau in a sudden-death playoff.

September 5, 2021: Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Win

On September 5, 2021, Patrick Cantlay won the Tour Championship, securing the FedEx Cup and a $15,000,000 bonus. He was also voted the PGA Tour Player of the Year.