Cameron Young is a co-leader with Rory McIlroy heading into the final round of the 2026 Masters, the most famous golf tournament in the world, played at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. After having so many close calls on Tour, Cameron Young is on the verge of a career-defining season.
Young is 28 years old, and he is in the field at the 2026 Masters as the winner of The Players Championship, which earns a three-year exemption into the Masters.
For Young, his journey to the PGA Tour is a remarkable story.
Young was born in Scarborough, N.Y. He played college golf at Wake Forest University and has a family involved in the golf industry, with his dad working at Sleepy Hollow, a great private club.
Young is hitting his prime
Cameron Young has won at every level, including as an amateur and after he turned pro in 2019.
Young has won twice on PGA Tour, taking the 2025 Wyndham Championship as his first win, before taking The Players Championship in March 2026 for his biggest win to date. He also is the 2022 Rookie of the Year award winner.
Entering this week, Young was ranked 2nd in FedEx Cup points and ranked 3rd in the Official World Golf Ranking.
In his personal life, Young is married to his wife Kelsey Dalition.
Young's sponsors include Major League Baseball, Mutual of Omaha, Cisco, iCapital and Empower.
What a win at the Masters means
With a win today, Young would earn the benefits of being a Masters winner, including a five-year PGA Tour exemption. He also would be invited to the Masters for life and get into the other three majors for the next five years. And, according to the 2026 Masters payout, he would win $4.5 million to top it all off.
