Cameron Young

Professional Golfer

American Scarborough, New York

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Golfer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/05/1997
Age29 years
BirthplaceScarborough, New York

Latest News about Cameron Young

03/15/2026

Cameron Young won the 2026 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass with a final score of 275 (-13). Young tied the lead with Matt Fitzpatrick after birdieing the par-3 17th hole, then won on the 18th hole when Fitzpatrick missed a par putt. The victory earned Young $4.5 million and elevated him to a career-high 4th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

04/2026

Cameron Young won the 2026 Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral, securing his third PGA Tour title. Young made an up-and-down par on the 72nd hole to secure the victory.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryCameron David Young is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour with three titles including the 2025 Wyndham Championship, 2026 Players Championship, and 2026 Cadillac Championship. He became the 1,000th player to win a recognized PGA Tour event. Young rose to a career-high 4th in the Official World Golf Ranking following his 2026 Players Championship victory.

Physical Stats & More

Height5'11" (1.80m)
Weight185 lbs
SwingRight

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeWake Forest University
Field of StudyEconomics
Graduation Year2019

Family

FatherDavid Young (former head professional at Sleepy Hollow Country Club)

Career

Turned Professional2019
Former TourKorn Ferry Tour
Current TourPGA Tour
PGA Tour Wins3
Professional Wins6 (including 2 as an amateur)
Highest World Golf Ranking4th
Best Major Result2nd (2022 Open Championship)
Notable Achievements
  • 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year
  • 2025 Wyndham Championship winner (first PGA Tour victory)
  • 2026 Players Championship winner
  • 2025 Ryder Cup captain's pick (3-1-0 record)
  • 2022 U.S. Presidents Cup Team member
  • 2017 New York State Open winner (first amateur to win)
  • 2018 Westchester Open winner (as amateur)
  • 2015 US Collegiate Championship winner
  • 2026 Cadillac Championship winner

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Made US Open debut at Pebble Beach in 2019 after earning medalist honors in sectional qualifier
2. Advanced to quarterfinals of 2014 U.S. Amateur
3. Member of 2014 USA Junior Ryder Cup Team
4. As Wake Forest freshman in 2015, won US Collegiate Championship and Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational
5. First Demon Deacon to win twice during fall season since Bill Haas in 2002-03
6. Lost to Jon Rahm in second round of 2015 US Amateur
7. Tied tournament record at 2025 Wyndham Championship (22-under 258)
8. Won Players Championship with birdie on 17 and victory on 18 after Fitzpatrick missed par putt
9. Shot a career-low 59 at the 2024 Travelers Championship
10. Became the 1,000th player to win a recognized PGA Tour event
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