Top 6 PGA Golfers 2023 who are less than 30 years old
Golf is a game for both young and experienced golfers. Tiger Woods, at the age of 21, became the youngest golfer (post-World War II) to win a major (The Masters) in 1997. Forty-eight-year-old Julius Boros was the oldest to win a major (the PGA Championship) in 1968.
However, as per many golf experts, the peak time for most golfers is between the ages of 25 and 38. A number of golfers achieve career heights during this time, be it the legendary Jack Nicklaus or modern-day Scottie Scheffler.
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Who are the top 6 golfers under 30 on the PGA Tour in 2023?
Well, a number of golfers can be placed on this list. By analyzing their past record and present form, here are our top six golfers below the age of 30 on the Tour:
#6 Matt Fitzpatrick
The 28-year-old Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick has proven his talent in the last few years on the PGA Tour. He registered his first major victory in 2022 when he won the US Open.
Recently, in 2023, he won another designated event, the RBC Open. He is currently ranked ninth on the Official World Golf Rankings.
#5 Viktor Hovland
Norwegian professional golfer Viktor Hovland is one of the most talented players on the PGA Tour. While he may not have won any majors yet, give it time. He is just 25 years old.
He has registered four wins on the Tour so far. The most recent victory was the Memorial Tournament in 2023. This fetched him a whopping $3.6 million.
#4 Wyndham Clark
American professional golfer Wyndham Clark made the headlines after winning the US Open 2023 after defeating Rory McIlroy by a margin of one stroke.
The 29-year-old golfer is currently ranked 10th on the Official World Golf Rankings. He even registered his first PGA Tour victory in 2023 after winning the Wells Fargo Championship.
#3 Xander Schauffele
The current World No. 6 Xander Schauffele is a very consistent performer on the American golf circuit. Interesting, he is yet to miss a cut in 2023.
The 29-year-old golfer has won seven PGA Tour titles so far. Despite not winning a major till now, he has had 11 top-10 finishes in 26 overall appearances in major golf events.
#2 Scottie Scheffler
The current World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is, no doubt, one of the best golfers. In 2023, he won The Players Championship by defeating Tyrrell Hatton by a huge margin of five strokes. The 27-year-old American professional golfer has six wins registered on the PGA Tour so far.
It is pertinent to note that, he has not missed a single cut this season. In fact, he has 15 top-10 finishes for the 2022-23 season.
#1 Jon Rahm
The Spanish professional golfer occupies the first spot on this list. The Masters 2023 champion is just 28 years old and has had a prolific 2022-23 PGA Tour season. He has 11 top-10 finishes in the 16 tournaments he played, out of which four are victories.
On the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm has registered 11 victories so far, including two majors. He is currently ranked No. 3 in the Official World Golf Rankings.