Cameron Young is a young star on the PGA Tour, who finally got over the line to win his maiden tour title in August 2025.
Young was born in Scarborough, New York in May 1997, and was born into a golfing family. Both his father and his aunt were teaching professionals, with the former being the head professional at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Young grew up playing the game, and spent four years in the collegiate system at Wake Forest University, where he won several times.
He also won two professional tournaments despite being an amateur. He was victorious at both the Lenox Advisors New York State Open and Westchester Open before graduating. His first wins as a pro came in 2021, as he won in back-to-back weeks on the Korn Ferry Tour. Young would have to wait four years for his first PGA Tour victory, though, despite having had seven runners-up finishes, including one at the Open Championship in 2022. The win came at the 2025 Wyndham Championship, where he cruised to victory.
Following that victory, he went on to shine on debut at the Ryder Cup. Despite the American side losing on home soil at Bethpage Black, Young was one of the team’s stars. Six months later, he won the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament – The Players Championship – by a single shot.
Cameron Young | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Cameron David Young
Born: May 7, 1997
Nationality: United States
Residence: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
Career
College: Wake Forest University
Turned Pro: 2019
Professional Wins: 6
Highest World Ranking: 13 – April 9, 2023
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T7 (2023)
– PGA Championship – T3 (2022)
– US Open – T4 (2025)
– Open Championship – 2nd (2022)
Professional Wins – 5
2017 (1) – Lenox Advisors New York State Open
2018 (1) – Westchester Open
2021 (2) – AdventHealth Championship, Evans Scholars Invitational
2025 (1) – Wyndham Championship
2026 (1) – The Players Championship
Achievements and Awards
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year – 2021-22
Cameron Young | What’s In His Bag?
Young is a Titleist staffer, with the GT2 in play at the top of the bag. He has a mixed set of irons, but all come from the Titleist brand.
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You can read our full piece on Young’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Cameron Young
When and where was Cameron Young born?
Cameron Young was born May 1997 in Scarborough, New York. With his father as the head professional at Sleepy Hollow CC, and his aunt also a teaching professional, Young grew up with the game of golf.
When did Cameron Young turn professional?
Cameron Young turned professional in 2019 following a four-year stint at Wake Forest University, where he won plenty of amateur competitions.
How many professional titles has Cameron Young won?
As of March 2026, Young is a five-time winner as a professional. The biggest of those wins was also his most recent victory, as he claimed the title at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
Who is Cameron Young married to?
Young is married to Kelsey Dalition, with the pair getting wed in 2020. Dilation also studied at Wake Forest University, and played for the women’s golf team during her time there. The pair have three kids – Henry, John and Vivienne.
Did You Know?
Major Top Tens, No Wins
Young has top ten finishes in each of the four major championships, including a runners-up finish at the Open Championship in 2022. He narrowly missed out to Cameron Smith on the Old Course at St Andrews that year. In total, he has six major top tens, but is yet to lift a major trophy.
PGA Tour 59 Club
Young is part of the 59 Club on the PGA Tour. He broke the 60 barrier in the 2024 Travelers Championship, becoming the 12th golfer to do so.
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