That would be Nicolai Hjgaard, Rasmus brother, who was actually heralded as the better player for a while. Hovland won twice in 2020, displaying an ability to thrive in stressful situations at tropical locales where people traditionally go to relax. Collin Morikawa. Ian Poulter launches quest for the 151st Open, LIV Golf hits new low (literally) as viewership numbers revealed, Ian Poulter: I've had vile abuse for putting family first in LIV Golf move, The Slam: Why LIV Golf will never get the better of the PGA Tour. The Norwegian cooled off a bit for the rest of the year, but hes started the new campaign with three top-15 finishes and he always makes money; his live cuts-made streak stands at 16. Finish: Withdrew After the First Round He retained this top position for 18 consecutive weeks before becoming a professional golfer. Tianlang also played in three other events in 2013, as a result of sponsors invites the Zurich Classic (14 years, 6 months), Byron Nelson Championship (14 years, 6 months 20 days), and the Memorial (14 years, 7 months, 5 days). The 77.1 points per game the Tar Heels average are 13.1 more points than the Blue Devils give up (64.0). (Photo: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports). Brandon Wu. He sat atop the KFTs points list in September after a record-tying 11 consecutive top-20 finishes, a streak that started when the season resumed. Chuck Kocsis first gained national attention in 1930, when as a 17-year-old he defeated Francis Ouimet in the first round of the U.S. 1 amateur in the world finally turned pro in 2020, and his game continues to improve. The talk is far better than the game, but the work has begun to change that. Sam Greenwood/Getty Primary Tour: PGA Tour Nationality: Northern Irish Majors won in last year: 0 Total wins in last year: 5 Why he's ranked: McIlroy won four majors in 3.5 years but hasn't lifted the trophy in one since 2014. Age: 16 years, 2 months, 29 days Status: Professional. Lets let PGA runner-up Paul Casey take it from here: Theres always a bunch of guys that rock up on the scene, and he didnt necessarily get the most publicity out of the group he was in, but you know, I can consider myself veteran; Ive been around the block, so I know talent when I see it, Casey said. When most people think of golf, they imagine a sport that retired bankers play to relax and have a good time. NORTH PLAINS, OR - JUNE 30: LIVGOLF signage before the start of the LIV golf series on June 30, 2022 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Ore. (Photo by Jeff Halstead/Icon Sportswire) Sports Media Watch contributor Drew Lerner reviews the opening weekend of LIV Golf on The CW. He finished runner-up four times on the KFT after golf restarted in June. It seemed past time to take stock of the PGA Tours next wave and to reassess the future (and the present!) The first LIV event of the season began Friday in Mexico. Dont sleep on Scottie! In 2005, Robert Panasik was inducted into theCanadian Golf Hall of Fame. Justin Thomas. World No. If you're wondering where he is now, he's at . 1 on the list. He struggled in 2019 and 2020, finishing 114th and 150th in the FedExCup, but the phrase sophomore slump exists for a reason. Tadd Fujikawa is the first male professional golfer to come out as gay. Two months later, the season was paused by the coronavirus pandemic. The 2018 U.S. Haigh was alluding to 10 PGA Tour events that have a $20 million purse at least double what they were two years ago plus The Players Championship at $25 million. Theyve permanently altered our perception of whats possible for the crop of prospects coming out of college each year. (AP Photo). Guan was the only amateur to advance to the weekend in 2013 Masters and received the silver cup. Born: October 20, 1941, Windsor, Ontario Ginger Howard (@gingerthoward) at age 17, the youngest Black golfer in the world . The youngest player on the modern era PGA Tour is Guan Tianlang. He finished 12th in Strokes Gained: Approach-the-Green last season. "Any PGA of America member who is a U.S.-born player will be eligible to earn points," Kerry Haigh, the PGA of America's chief championships officer, said in an interview. Who are you taking? Lydia Ko became the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history when she won the 2012 Canadian Women's Open as an amateur at 15 years, 4 months, 3 days old. The organization's board on Tuesday ratified tweaks to the 2024 schedule that will see certain designated events have a reduced field as well as . Age: 16 years, 9 months, 24 days. His ball-striking may be second to none on tour, and his 22-event cuts-made streak he put together is second-best only to Tiger Woods. Still looks impossibly young (he was not alive for Tiger Woods' first Masters win), but his game will fit nicely on the Korn Ferry Tour (or PGA Tour?) He enjoyed a successful college career at Michigan, leading the Wolverines to three consecutive Big Ten championships and the National Collegiate Championships in 1934 and 35. And Hovland, who once declared, I just suck at chipping, has shored up his short game after switching to a 10-finger grip on all shots inside 40 yards. Indeed, in the 1995 Masters, the young golfer caught the worlds attention by being the only amateur to make the cut. And a final tip of the cap goes to last weeks 36-hole leader Haotong Li, who turned 25 the Monday of PGA week. 11, which belongs to Doc Redman, who could make me look like a dang fool because he just keeps posting solid finishes on Tour, including three top-25s since the restart. Nicolai has done quite nicely for himself, too, notching a runner-up finish at last years KLM Open and working his way to European Tour status. Still, it feels like it is just a matter of time as he has been the best golfer in the world for the better part of the past year. One of the few left-handed golfers on tour, he is a multiple major champion, with victories at the . He has three top-4 finishes in his last eight starts. Theres two of him. Adam Woodard. But in the absence of a national program to support the game, there are many young players and aspirants who are still incapable of even making it to the race. He took low amateur honors at the 1952 Masters and played on the Walker Cup teams in 1938, 49 and 57. . Don Dunkelberger (1937 Chicago Open) 11 years, 11 months, 10 days, Michelle Wie (2004 Sony Open) 14 years, 2 months, 29 days, Marshall Springer (1937 Chicago Open) 14 years, 5 months, 11 days, Guan Tianlang (2013 Masters) 14 years, 5 months, 17 days, Andy Zhang (2012 US Open) 14 years, 6 months, Lorens Chan (2009 Sony Open) 14 years, 7 months, 24 days, George Burtoft (1937 Utah Open) 14 years, 9 months, 7 days. Lets set the parameters, first. Tournament:1931 Michigan Open This is the first time in the history of the world golf rankings that the top five players are all under 30. Guan was the only amateur to advance to the weekend in 2013 Masters and received the silver cup. Greatest strength: Hes good at everything! Today, Tadd Fujikawa plays at the Brunswick Country Club. But he didn't. The 2019-20 season was one big graduation party for some of the youngest talent on the PGA Tour. Born: June 2, 1984 Raleigh, North Carolina 9. by Max Kassan. Heres a look at the 10 youngest players who have been victorious on the PGA Tour: Francis Ouimet was the first amateur to win the U. S. Open, doing so in 1913 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Let's talk about how Oklahoma State had Wolff, Hovland and Eckroat (as well as world No. 1 amateur. It was only during the 2020 Alps Tour that he reclaimed his glory via a one-shot victory. Getty Images. And more recently in the Hangzhou International Championships at Moganshan Gowin Golf Club, the younster made an early mark as a professional. To be exact, Guan was 14 years, 5 months, and 18 days when he achieved this feat in 2013 as an amateur. Age: 24 2020 FedExCup finish: 111 PGA TOUR wins: 0. Your email address will not be published. I still dwell on the big ones that got away. Those big ones would be the the 1927 and 1936 U.S. Amateur at Merion. He continued an amazing run in 2015 at age 21 by becoming the second-youngest player ever to win the Masters - behind Tiger Woods. AUGUSTA, Ga. - The 14-year-old from China isn't going anywhere in a hurry. stars on Tour. Age: 15 years, 8 months, 20 days According to his statements, the USGA is currently working on building a . Here's a look at the only players in PGA Tour winners -- from youngest to oldest -- to be victorious before reaching the age of 20. Then he made a 25-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to answer Thomas 50-foot bomb. But hey, rules are rules, and this isnt a Top-11 list. Tadd was barely 15 years old. Furthermore, he also became the youngest player to make the cut on the PGA Tour in a non-major event. section: | slug: future-golf-stars-10-young-players-flying-under-the-radar-you-should-get-to-know-as-2021-approaches | sport: golf | route: article_single.us | The last time we saw the boys in action, Adam Svensson earned his first win on Tour at the RSM Classic in November. Cameron Young may not be going anywhere. PGA Championships: 2013 Masters Tournament Hell start 2021 ranked third in the FedExCup. Other prominent names in the top 5 list are Bob Panasik, Justin Thomas, and Matteo Manassero. 11 on Tour) and an unflappable demeanor, Room to improve: A middling irons game (No. Golf is a game which seriously takes into account that age is just a number. Meanwhile, the youngest player in the field will be 11-year-old Karl Stenson, the son of 45-year-old Henrik Stenson. Hows this for being a prodigy: When Holgaard became the third-youngest winner on the European Tour with his victory in Mauritius in December 2019, the Dane was the first champion on the circuit to have been born in the 2000s. Okay, were officially in the PGA Tour winner section of this list. Winning on PGA Tour Canada and capturing a pair of top-five finishes, the 23-year-old was granted a spot in the final stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q-School where he went onto earn eight guaranteed starts. By Brentley Romine. Justin Thomas is one of the most exciting and popular golfers on the PGA TOUR. Its fitting that Viktor Hovland won the final PGA TOUR event of 2020 because he and his peers have changed the game. Born: January 8, 1991 Hovland has won twice before turning 24. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Hes exactly right: Morikawa is head and shoulders above the rest. 14, ahead of names like Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson and Tony Finau. The PGA Tour has joined the Leadership Circle of the National Council . | October 31, 2019 | Tour. Talents you know something good. Over this period of time, he became a four-time European Tour winner under the age of 20. Ah, yes. 1, Top 50 at End of 2021 Women's World Golf Rankings: No. We havent even used the bold font yet. His nine career professional major championships tie him with Gary Player for fourth all-time, trailing only Jack Nicklaus (18), Tiger Woods (15) and Walter Hagen (11). LIV players are not . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ty Tyrons poor performance after joining the pro level at a young age impacted the golfing world. They make it look so easy. Maybe. Now, Eckroat is looking to join his former teammates on the PGA Tour. Don Dunkelberger is the youngest player ever on the PGA Tour. Hell start 2021 ranked 19th in the FedExCup and back on the upswing. Collin Morikawa is 23; he already owns three TOUR titles, including a major. To be exact, Guan was 14 years, 5 months, and 18 days when he achieved this feat in 2013 as an amateur. That earned him a spot in the U.S. Open, where he confirmed that he belonged at golfs highest tier. Age: 11 years, 11 months, 10 days Zalatoris tied Dustin Johnson over 72 holes and led the field in Strokes Gained: Approach-the-Green. 63. Hes been gaining valuable experience atop the leaderboard, as well. Is Roberty MacIntyre the best young left-hander in golf? Greatest strength: Laser-like irons (8th on the European Tour last year), Room to improve: Driving accuracy (hitting just half his fairways this year). We could just tell.. Jon Rahm: How a Tiger Woods tip inspired my PGA Tour winning spree, 'I'll keep fighting!' The most exciting thing about the precocious teenager, besides his 328.3-yard average drives? 2023 Masters Tournament Dates, Schedule, Players in the Field, 24 Famous Golfers Who Were Photographed in the Nude, Golfer Pete Brown: First Black PGA Tour Winner, How to Play a Red, White and Blue Golf Tournament, 9th Hole at Augusta National: Carolina Cherry. Im struggled when the season resumed but is back in form, including a runner-up finish in his Masters debut. 862 in the world to No. However, some players have played on Tour at a younger age even than Tiger. Its a fitting residence because an annual trip to Atlantas East Lake Golf Club, site of the TOUR Championship, seems likely for the steady Korean. In 2002, Tyron struggled to keep up with expectations of his new status. He was the European Tours rookie of the year in 2019 and earlier this month captured his first title on the Old World circuit. Patrick Cantlay hits from the third tee during the American Express golf tournament on the La Quinta Country Club Course Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in La Quinta, Calif. Mark J. Terrill/AP. Tiger Woods is no longer the youngest PGA player on record. Taylor Pendrith probably would have arrived at the PGA TOUR a lot sooner had it not been for injuries. All the talk on the PGA Tour is about Bryson DeChambeaus power, but many dont realize that Champ is right there with him. There was a 36 hole Qualifier held for the Bermuda Open.Kenny Leseur shot 73 in 2nd round in 30 mph winds, it was best round by 2 and he will play in Bermuda Open..Kenny Leseur is 15 and will become 2nd youngest ever to play in PGA Tour event. The PGA Tour has been around for more than a century. Greatest strength: His irons (arguably the best on Tour). Not all of them will become stars, but they are names that only the most hardcore golf fans will know that you should become familiar with before they hit the mainstream. Born: July 27, 1993, Dallas, Texas. 1978) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He's almost certainly next in line to jump from leading the Korn Ferry Tour (where he started 2020) to becoming PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2021. A missed cut at the Sanderson Farms Championship briefly slowed his run it was his first finish outside the top 20 in any event since Februray but he responded by finishing fifth in the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. After this victory, Matteo qualified for the 2009 Open Championship, and finished in 13th place. They were formidable at the 2018 World Amateur Championship, where they brought home Denmarks first-ever victory. Evans led that 1916 U.S. Open at Minikahda wire-to-wire and did it while using seven hickory-shafted clubs. According to Jamie Weir, Niemann is still very . PGA Championships: 2010 HP Byron Nelson Championship By winning the 2022 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, he became one of the youngest players to ever win on the PGA Tour. DeChambeau had eagled 18 ahead of Wolff to take a one-shot lead. Those 20-somethings would be difficult to miss after they burned through the PGA Tour world in 2019 and 2020, setting themselves up for what should be a really intriguing 2021 in which they will no longer be the plucky upstarts but rather the heavyweight favorites at the biggest events in the world. Lets just say that you should trust us that Will Zalatoris wont be spending time on golfs secondary circuit for much longer. His winning streak started much earlier in 2010 when he was just 16 years old. Hes currently the top Scot in the world rankings at No. The Chinese golfer had finished 36-holes at Augusta National with a score of 4 over. Sure, he hasnt gotten the hype of the three names to follow, but were here to tell you that hes very much in the conversation. Required fields are marked *. Long considered to be the youngest winner in PGA Tour history, that record was supplanted when a PGA Tour researcher recently discovered the No. The 1931 Michigan Open had a very weak field by tour standards, comprised mostly of golfers from across Michigan. Your email address will not be published. At just 29-years old, he can lay claim to 2 Major victories, a FedEx Cup Championship, PLAYERS Championship and a PGA TOUR Player of the Year Award. The Bermudan was considerably younger than his playing partners over the first two days as he tees it up alongside 50-year-old Brett Quigley and Guy Boros, 55. at There was a time when 10 victories was good, but not even close to great. Those of us who knew, knew that he was the one, he said. Golfers getting naked on camera. The clearest example of Wolffs rising star came when he won last years 3M Open with a walk-off eagle. PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, and the Swinging Golfer design are registered trademarks. Some of Justin Thomass notable achievements include 66 Top 10 Finishes, five Best Year wins, 153 cuts made, six 2nd place finishes, 11 3rd place finishes, and cash winnings totaling $46,323,825. 19 years, 10 months, 14 days: John McDermott, 1911 U.S. Open Championship. 2021 World Golf Rankings: No. Niemann had three other top 10s for the 2019-20 season, including a T-3 in the BMW Championship during the FedEx Cup Playoffs. In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the youngest winner in modern PGA Tour history, taking the 2015 John Deere Classic at the ripe, old age of 19 years, 11 months, 18 days.Winning at TPC Deere Run . While it takes the entire, The NFL is home to some of the countrys most agile athletes and hardest working sportsmen of our time. First, a shoutout to Rikuya Hoshino, the world No. PGA Championships: 2010 HP Byron Nelson . Born: Unknown Only Jon Rahm had a better scoring average as a freshman at Arizona State than Yu back when he was a freshman in 2017. His last triumph was in the 2013 BMW PGA Championship, where he defeated Simon Khan on the fourth playoff hole. (University of Michigan). The Open Championship was MacIntyres announcement to the world that hes here to compete. And this year his success contributed to a good cause. Age: 36 / OWGR: 152 / '22 FedEx Cup: 28. Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). Joohyung Tom Kim entered some exclusive company among the history of professional golf on the PGA Tour. The former Stanford stud finished the year with four top 10s in his last seven events, including a win on the Korn Ferry Tour. A major spike in Blacks playing the game is attributed to the Tiger Woods effect in the late 1990s. He never again won a PGA Tour title. Still, it feels like a sure thing that Im will get back on the right track nobody is more devoted to staying dialed in. They have him ranked as their No. His ball-striking has become the stuff of legend and social media fodder, and for good reason. Some of these golfers have already found success at the PGA Tour level, while others are barely pros. So, as we look ahead to the new year, we ranked the Top 10 TOUR members under 25. January 3, 2021 at 8:30 PM. He had a decorated collegiate career and was part of that 2017 U.S. Walker Cup team that also included future TOUR members Morikawa, Cameron Champ, Will Zalatoris, Doc Redman, Maverick McNealy and Doug Ghim. there have been five PGA Tour seasons where the average winner's age was under 31.1 . (Photo: Associated Press), Harry Cooper, aka Light Horse Harry, is shown during the opening play of the New York State Open Gold Championship tournament at the Westchester Biltmore Country Club in Rye, N.Y., March 21, 1929. Age: 16 years, 9 months, 7 days Fans of the PGA Tour may not know this name, but give it some time. 'Absolutely horrendous': Xander Schauffele explains Bay Hill's juicy rough, How LIV Golf's ratings fared in its network TV debut, In odd rules twist, this U.S. player was forced to hit a putt *before* opponents approach, Why Quail Hollow's unusual setup gave this U.S. foursomes team an advantage, Why this budding bromance could be formidable Presidents Cup pairing, Who's playing in the Presidents Cup? His pedigree is undeniable, and when in doubt in golf, you should always bet on pedigrees. For example, he got a one-shot penalty for slow play that could have ended his career prematurely. Two also were in back-to-back starts at Winged Foot and the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, which is why Wolff will start 2021 ranked ninth in the FedExCup. He went from No. When the young man with the hitchy swing played as a teammate Rickie Fowler in Mays TaylorMade Driving for Relief, the casual observer might have wondered, Whos that guy? The astute observer knew that Wolff already had a PGA Tour trophy on his mantle (the 2019 3M Championship). Champs 322.0-yard driving distance average for 2019-20 was .1 yard behind Bryson. But tour player Ralph Guldahl was there, and so was Al Watrous. In 2018, he played 34 tournaments and was the best player on the Korn Ferry Tour. Justin Thomas comes from a family of pro golfers most notably his father, Mike Thomas. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Age:18 years, 6 months, 9 days Later in 2017, Justin was named the PGA Player of the Year for 2017, after becoming the fourth golfer aged less than 25 years to win the PGA Championship. December 28, 2022 8:00 am ET. True Story: Ben Hogan Suggested Eliminating Puttin 2015 Women's World Golf Rankings: No. But a win at this winters Puerto Rico Open and a solo 3rd at the Workday showed off this youngsters massive upside. He absolutely destroys on the Japan circuits -- he recently won the Dunlop Phoenix for his second worldwide win -- and though he's a bit older than you might think (he'll turn 23 in May), he has yet to play a truly robust schedule worldwide. Collin Morikawa captured his first major title Sunday at the PGA Championship. I was pretty nervous throughout the day even though I hit a lot of good shots, he said after winning in Mexico. Status: Professional. All three players matched scores for the first four holes of the playoff. Rising golf stars under 25: Viktor Hovland leads young players poised to continue climbing PGA Tour ranks . He became the youngest player to make the cut in PGA Tour history and play in the Masters Tournament. I'm intrigued to see what happens when he does. Tournament: 1910 Western Open I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Nevertheless, he retained his record until 2013 when Chinas Guan Tianlang became the youngest PGA player at the Masters. He created history by making the cut at the 2013 Masters at the age of 14. McNealy actually has a lower world ranking than a couple golfers who didnt quite crack this list, but theres good reason to get him into the 10 spot, as hes already shown an ability to contend in his rookie year on the big Tour. Morikawa won two holes later. Guan made this remarkable achievement after winning the 2012 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Thailand. South Korea's Kim "Tom" Joo-Hyung became the second-youngest winner on the PGA Tour since the Second World War with a convincing win at the Wyndham Championship on Sunday. Sure, there are always exceptions, but they come along once every few years. Want the sharpest DFS advice, picks and data-driven golf analysis? For the next two decades after his 1957 debut, Panasik never finished beyond the 42nd round in a major event. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Ranking golfs top 20-somethings with the most breakout potential. Then theres unlucky No. Hell start 2021 ranked 41st in the FedExCup. We'll start with the most obvious one -- somebody who earned temporary PGA Tour membership in the fall while we were all paying attention to the NBA playoffs and the heart of the NFL season. Monday Q Info (@acaseofthegolf1) October 30, 2019, Speaking to the Royal Gazette,Leseuer said: When I started golf, I had no clue I was going to be able to get on the PGA Tour. He recently finished T12 at the Mayakoba Golf Classic and is ranked No. He created history by making the cut at the 2013 Masters at the age of 14. 131, who is a multi-time winner on the Japan Tour. Opens, 2 PGA of Canada Championships, 12 provincial titles, and 3 PGA of Canada Senior Championships. We often lump all the young guys together, but there is a chasm between being 18 and on the PGA Tour and being 23 or 24 out there. The WGCs were successful but never wildly so. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. When Matthew Wolff is on, hes all the way on. Theyre 27 each practically ancient. Tournament: 2022 Wyndham Championship He led the 1936 Masters after 54 holes. Since 1975, only four players have won PGA Tour events after their 50th birthday, the age at which golfers become eligible to compete on PGA Tour Champions: Craig Stadler won in 2003 at age 50, Fred Funk won in 2007 at age 50, Davis Love III won in 2015 at age 51, and Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship in 2021 at age 50, becoming the oldest winner of a Major. Age: 24 2020 FedExCup finish: N/A PGA TOUR wins: 0. Heres hoping for years of Hjgaard leaderboards to come. Kim, from South Korea, won twice during his first two full seasons on the PGA Tour with victories at the 2016 Wyndham Championship (he shot 60 in the second round) and 2017 Players Championship. Kocsis beat Armour by one stroke, 73 to 74. Age: Turns 23 on Dec. 27 2020 FedExCup finish: 71st PGA TOUR wins: 0. 1-ranked amateur in the world in November shortly after contending (and briefly leading) in Round 1 of the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational tee times: Round 1 groupings for Thursday, 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Absolutely horrendous: Xander Schauffele explains Bay Hills juicy rough, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Is a 7-wood, 3-hybrid or 3-iron most suitable for your game? In the qualifier, Leseur shot a determined 73 in blustery conditions to finish in a tie for 1st place alongside Michael Sims and Jarryd Dillas, with all three earning a spot in the field. As it turns out, that player is one who owns many career records -- including most Tour wins (82) -- the legendary Sam Snead. 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