History of Trevor Immelman in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2025

Trevor Immelman is a South African retired professional golfer and current television commentator. He competed on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Sunshine Tour. Immelman's most significant achievement was winning the 2008 Masters Tournament, marking his only major championship victory.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Won the South African Amateur Championship in 1997

In 1997, Trevor Immelman won the South African Amateur Championship, marking an early achievement in his amateur career.

1998: Finished runner-up at the New Zealand Amateur and won the U.S. Amateur Public Links in 1998

In 1998, Trevor Immelman finished as the runner-up at the New Zealand Amateur tournament. Additionally, in 1998 he won the U.S. Amateur Public Links championship.

1999: Turned professional in 1999

In 1999, Trevor Immelman transitioned from amateur to professional golfer, marking the start of his professional career.

2000: Played on the Challenge Tour and finished tenth on the Order of Merit in 2000

In 2000, Trevor Immelman primarily competed on the Challenge Tour in Europe, a second-tier professional tour, and achieved a tenth-place finish on the Order of Merit.

2001: Became a full member of the European Tour in 2001

In 2001, Trevor Immelman became a full member of the European Tour, solidifying his presence in European professional golf.

December 2003: Married Carminita on December 6, 2003

Trevor Immelman married his childhood sweetheart, Carminita, on December 6, 2003.

2003: Won the WGC-World Cup for South Africa in 2003

In 2003, Trevor Immelman, in partnership with Rory Sabbatini, won the WGC-World Cup representing South Africa.

2004: Defended the South African Open title in 2004

In 2004, Trevor Immelman became the first golfer since Gary Player in the 1970s to successfully defend his title at the South African Open.

2005: Member of the International Team at the 2005 Presidents Cup

In 2005, Trevor Immelman was a member of the International Team at the Presidents Cup, though they did not win.

2006: Withdrew from the 2006 Open Championship and Named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2006, Trevor Immelman withdrew from the Open Championship to be present for the birth of his first child. He also finished the year in the top 10 of the PGA Tour money list and was named Rookie of the Year.

2006: Won his first PGA Tour event at the Cialis Western Open in 2006

In 2006, Trevor Immelman won his first PGA Tour event at the Cialis Western Open, which propelled him into the top 15 of the Official World Golf Rankings.

September 2007: Participated in the 7th Presidents Cup in September 2007

In September 2007, Trevor Immelman was selected by Gary Player to participate in the 7th Presidents Cup held at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Canada. The International team lost to the US team.

December 2007: Withdrew from the South African Airways Open in December 2007

On December 13, 2007, Trevor Immelman withdrew from the South African Airways Open due to severe discomfort. On December 18, 2007, surgery revealed a benign tumor on his diaphragm, causing him to miss the first eight weeks of the 2008 PGA Tour season.

2007: Received a 2-year PGA Tour exemption in 2006-2007

Trevor Immelman received a 2-year PGA Tour exemption for 2006 and 2007 because of his Presidents Cup appearance.

2008: Won the 2008 Masters Tournament

In 2008, Trevor Immelman won his sole major championship at the Masters Tournament. Despite a double bogey on the 70th hole, he finished with a score of 8 under par, beating Tiger Woods by three strokes.

June 2009: Withdrew from the U.S. Open in June 2009

In June 2009, Trevor Immelman withdrew from the U.S. Open due to tendonitis in his left wrist and elbow.

2010: Tendonitis plagued Immelman much of the 2010 season

Tendonitis in his left wrist and elbow continued to be an issue for Trevor Immelman during much of the 2010 season.

2013: Played in the Web.com Tour Finals after failing to make the FedEx Cup playoffs in 2013

As the 2013 PGA Tour neared its conclusion, Trevor Immelman's winless streak extended to five years, and he was forced to play in the Web.com Tour Finals.

2014: Regained his PGA Tour card for 2014

In 2014, Trevor Immelman won the Hotel Fitness Championship and finished the Web.com Tour Finals in sixth place, regaining his PGA Tour card for the 2014 season.

2014: Highest ranking since 2014

Trevor Immelman moved from 1,380th in the world to 420th, his highest ranking since 2014.

2016: Purchased a residence in Winter Park, Florida in 2016

In 2016, Trevor Immelman purchased a residence in Winter Park, Florida from former professional football player Jeff Faine.

2017: Analyst for coverage of the PGA Championship on TNT in 2017

In 2017, Turner Sports utilized Trevor Immelman as an analyst for coverage of the PGA Championship on TNT.

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2018: Resurgence in career in 2018

2018 saw a resurgence in Trevor Immelman's career, where he focused on the European Tour and made the cut in 8 out of 13 events, with a best finish of T3 at the Scottish Open.

2018: Analyst for coverage of the PGA Championship on TNT in 2018

In 2018, Turner Sports utilized Trevor Immelman as an analyst for coverage of the PGA Championship on TNT.

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December 2019: Joined the PGA Tour on CBS commentating team in December 2019

In December 2019, Trevor Immelman joined the PGA Tour on CBS commentating team.

2019: Analyst for coverage of the PGA Championship on TNT in 2019

In 2019, Turner Sports utilized Trevor Immelman as an analyst for coverage of the PGA Championship on TNT.

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2019: Regained full status for the 2019 season

Trevor Immelman finished 77th on the Race to Dubai standings, regaining full status for the 2019 season.

September 2022: Captained the International team in the 2022 Presidents Cup

In September 2022, Trevor Immelman captained the International team in the 2022 Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the U.S. team won.