Will Zalatoris's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 26, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Will Zalatoris.

William Patrick Zalatoris is an American professional golfer known for his career on the PGA Tour. He secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. Notably, he has achieved three runner-up finishes in major championships, highlighting his strong performance in high-stakes tournaments.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2001: First special temporary member wins award

In 2021, Will Zalatoris became the first special temporary member to win the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year since Charles Howell III in 2001

June 2014: Won the Texas Amateur Championship

In June 2014, Will Zalatoris won the Texas Amateur Championship, marking a significant achievement in his amateur career.

October 2014: Won first collegiate title

In October 2014, Will Zalatoris won his first individual collegiate title at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate. He scored 10-under to finish two strokes ahead of runner-up Denny McCarthy.

September 2015: Won second collegiate title

In September 2015, Will Zalatoris secured his second collegiate title by birdying the final hole at the Rod Myers Invitational, winning by one stroke.

July 2016: Won Trans-Mississippi Amateur

In July 2016, Will Zalatoris won the Trans-Mississippi Amateur for the second time, along with the Pacific Coast Amateur, adding to his amateur achievements.

March 2017: Won General Hackler Championship

In March 2017, Will Zalatoris won medalist honors for the third time in his collegiate career at the General Hackler Championship.

2017: Named ACC Player of the Year

In 2017, Will Zalatoris was named ACC Player of the Year and received several other honors, including All-ACC, First-Team GCAA All-American, First-Team Golfweek All-American, Ben Hogan Award semifinalist, and Jack Nicklaus Award finalist. He also played in the Walker Cup. He turned professional after the year.

July 2020: First Professional Victory

In July 2020, Will Zalatoris achieved his first professional victory at the TPC Colorado Championship by one stroke, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2020: Voted PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2021, Will Zalatoris was voted PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2020-21 season.

October 2021: Career-Low Round on PGA Tour

In October 2021, Will Zalatoris shot his career-low round (11-under 61) on the PGA Tour at the Sanderson Farms Championship.

August 2022: First PGA Tour Win and Back Injury

In August 2022, Will Zalatoris won his first PGA Tour event at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. He then withdrew from the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship due to a back injury diagnosed as two herniated discs.