Mackenzie Hughes is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, and one of the leading Canadians in the men’s game.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario in November 1990, Hughes first got into the game at the age of 7, after his parents took him along to the driving range. He went on to have a successful amateur career, winning the Canadian Amateur Championship in back-to-back years during his time at Kent State University.
Following his graduation from college, Hughes did not have to wait too long before gaining his first professional victory. That came at the Cape Breton Celtic Classic in September 2013, and the win helped him to winning the PGA Tour Canada Order of Merit that year. He has since gone on to win twice on the PGA Tour, with those victories coming six years apart. They came at the RSM Classic and the Sanderson Farms Championship.
Mackenzie Hughes | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Mackenzie Hughes
Born: November 23, 1990
Nationality: Canada
Residence: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Career
College: Kent State University
Turned Pro: 2012
Professional Wins: 4
Highest World Ranking: 39 – November 21, 2020
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T29 (2023)
– PGA Championship – T58 (2020)
– US Open – T15 (2021)
– Open Championship – T6 (2021)
Professional Wins – 4
2013 (1) – Cape Breton Celtic Classic
2016 (2) – Price Cutter Charity Championship, RSM Classic
2022 (1) – Sanderson Farms Championship
Achievements and Awards
PGA Tour Canada Order of Merit Winner – 2013
Mackenzie Hughes | What’s In His Bag?
Hughes is a PING staffer, playing the brand’s clubs throughout his bag. His bag includes the G430 driver and fairway woods.
Read the full Mackenzie Hughes WITB breakdown here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Mackenzie Hughes
When and where was Mackenzie Hughes born?
Mackenzie Hughes was born in November 1990 in Hamilton, Ontario. He got into the sport at a young age, as his parents opted to take him along to the range when they went, instead of getting a babysitter.
When did Mackenzie Hughes turn professional?
Mackenzie Hughes turned professional in 2012 after spending four years at Kent State University, graduating with a degree in Business Management.
How many PGA Tour titles has Mackenzie Hughes won?
As of September 2024, Hughes is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour. The first of those wins came at the RSM Classic back in 2016. He then had to wait six years for his second, which came at the Sanderson Farms Championship in 2022. In total, Hughes has four professional victories.
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Who is Mackenzie Hughes married to?
Mackenzie Hughes is married to Jenna Shaw, with the pair having met at college. The former marketing manager is now a full-time mother to the couple’s three children.
Did you Know?
Perfect in PGA Tour Playoffs
Hughes is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, with both of those coming via playoffs. His first win came at the 2016 RSM Classic, where he got the better of Blayne Barber, Billy Horschel, Henrik Norlander and Camilo Villegas, before then overcoming Sepp Straka in extra holes to win the 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship
Canadian Olympian
Hughes represented his country at the postponed 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. He came home just inside the top 50.
Canadian Presidents Cup Triple
In 2024, Hughes was part of the International Team at the Presidents Cup. Thanks to compatriots Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith, the edition was the first to feature three Canadian golfers in the International Team.
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