Professional golfer
Cameron Young
Cameron Young is a 29-year-old American professional from Scarborough, New York, and a Wake Forest graduate. After several near-misses early in his career, he broke through in 2025 and followed it with two major PGA TOUR victories in 2026. His blend of driving distance, fearless ball-striking and im
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- May 7, 1997Scarborough, New York
- College
- Wake Forest University
- Turned professional
- 2019
- PGA TOUR wins
- 3Two in 2026
- Best major finish
- 2ndThe Open Championship, 2022 and 2026
- Current world ranking
- No. 4Reported 2026 ranking
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
A rapid rise to the top
Young turned professional in 2019 and is now listed fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking, with three PGA TOUR victories and two wins in 2026.
Breakthrough
From runner-up specialist to winner
His first PGA TOUR title came at the 2025 Wyndham Championship, where he won by six strokes. He then captured THE PLAYERS Championship and the Cadillac Championship in 2026.
- 2025 Wyndham Championship — winner
- 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship — winner
- 2026 Cadillac Championship — winner
Major record
A consistent major contender
Young’s best major finish is second at The Open Championship, achieved at St Andrews in 2022 and again at Royal Birkdale in 2026. He also finished third at the 2022 PGA Championship and the 2026 Masters.
- The Open Championship 2022 — 2nd
- PGA Championship 2022 — T3
- The Masters 2026 — T3
- The Open Championship 2026 — 2nd
Playing style
Power is the foundation
Young is known for elite driving distance and aggressive tee shots, but his best results come when that power is paired with controlled iron play and confident putting. He can overpower long courses while still competing on demanding links layouts.
Equipment
A Titleist-centered setup
Reported 2026 equipment coverage shows Young using a Titleist-centered bag, including a GTS3 driver, prototype irons, Vokey wedges and a Titleist Pro V1x ball. His putter has varied between Scotty Cameron Phantom tour prototypes.
- Titleist GTS3 driver — reported
- Titleist prototype irons — reported
- Titleist Vokey wedges — reported
- Titleist Pro V1x ball — reported
- Scotty Cameron Phantom tour prototype putter — reported
What’s next
A player with major-winning potential
Young has already shown that he can contend repeatedly in the biggest events. The next step is converting that consistency into a major championship, especially after multiple near-misses at The Open and the PGA Championship.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Turns professional
Young begins his professional career after graduating from Wake Forest.
Korn Ferry Tour breakthrough
He wins back-to-back Korn Ferry Tour events and earns his PGA TOUR card.
Major breakthrough
He finishes runner-up at The Open Championship and tied third at the PGA Championship.
Continues major consistency
He records another top-10 finish at The Open Championship and contends regularly on TOUR.
59 at the Travelers Championship
Young shoots a 59 in the third round, one of the most memorable scoring rounds of his career.
Becomes a PGA TOUR winner
He wins the Wyndham Championship, THE PLAYERS Championship and Cadillac Championship.
RECENT FORM
Recent results and activity
| Event | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | 2nd | 2026 |
| The Masters | T3 | 2026 |
| Cadillac Championship | Winner | 2026 |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | Winner | 2026 |
WHAT'S IN THE BAG
Equipment
- Driver
- Titleist GTS3Reported 2026 setupReported WITB · 2026-09-01
- Irons
- Titleist Prototype ironsTour-only or prototype configuration reportedReported WITB · 2026-09-01
- Wedges
- Titleist Vokey wedgesReported 2026 setupReported WITB · 2026-09-01
- Putter
- Scotty Cameron Phantom tour prototypeReported setup; model has variedReported WITB · 2026-09-01
- Ball
- Titleist Pro V1xReported 2026 ballReported WITB · 2026-09-01
HH take
Why this profile is worth exploring
Young is one of the best examples of a modern power player becoming more complete: the distance was always there, and the recent wins suggest the closing instinct has arrived too.