Cameron Champ facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cameron Champ |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Cameron Mackray Champ |
| Born | June 15, 1995 Sacramento, California |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Houston, Texas |
| Career | |
| College | Texas A&M University |
| Turned professional | 2017 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 3 |
| Web.com Tour | 1 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | T10: 2022 |
| U.S. Open | T32: 2017 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T10: 2020 |
Cameron Mackray Champ (born June 15, 1995) is an American professional golfer. He was born in Sacramento, California. Cameron is known for hitting the golf ball very far.
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Early Life and College Golf
Cameron Champ played college golf for the Texas A&M Aggies. He won one big tournament called the OFCC/Fighting Illini Invitational. He also finished in the top 10 in six other golf events.
First Big Tournament: U.S. Open
In 2017, Cameron got to play in the U.S. Open. This was his first time playing in such a major golf tournament. After two rounds, he was tied for eighth place. He was also hitting the ball further than anyone else. Cameron was one of only two amateur players to make the cut. Making the cut means you get to play in the final rounds.
Becoming a Professional Golfer
Cameron Champ became a professional golfer in 2017. This means he started playing golf for money.
Starting on the Web.com Tour
In December 2017, Cameron played well in a qualifying tournament. This helped him get a spot on the Web.com Tour for 2018. The Web.com Tour is like a stepping stone to the main PGA Tour.
In July 2018, Cameron won his first professional event. He won the 2018 Utah Championship on the Web.com Tour. By playing well and earning money, he secured his spot on the PGA Tour for the next season.
Joining the PGA Tour
On October 28, 2018, Cameron won his first PGA Tour title. He won the Sanderson Farms Championship with a great score. He had a fantastic end to 2018. His world ranking went up, and he was doing very well in the FedEx Cup standings.
Known for Long Drives
Cameron Champ is famous for being one of the longest hitters in golf. He can hit the ball incredibly far. In 2017, he hit the ball with a clubhead speed of almost 130 miles per hour.
He has worked with golf coach Sean Foley since he was 14. Even though he hits the ball lower than some other long hitters, Cameron was the longest driver on the PGA Tour in 2018–19. He averaged 317.1 yards per drive. On the Web.com Tour in 2018, he averaged 343.1 yards. He also led the 2017 U.S. Open in driving distance.
More PGA Tour Wins
On September 29, 2019, Cameron won the Safeway Open. He made a birdie on the very last hole to win by one shot. This was a big win for him on the PGA Tour.
In July 2021, Cameron won the 3M Open. He won by two strokes after a fantastic final round. He made five birdies and no bogeys. He hit a great shot on the final hole to save par and secure his victory.
Cameron's Life Off the Course
Cameron Champ comes from a mixed background. His father is biracial, and his mother is white. Cameron's father, Jeff, used to play professional baseball. He played for the Baltimore Orioles team for two seasons. Cameron supports the Black Lives Matter movement.
Major Wins and Achievements
Here are some of Cameron Champ's professional wins and his results in major golf tournaments.
Professional Wins
Cameron has won 4 professional tournaments.
PGA Tour Wins (3)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 28, 2018 | Sanderson Farms Championship | 65-70-64-68=267 | −21 | 4 strokes |  Corey Conners |
| 2 | Sep 29, 2019 | Safeway Open | 67-68-67-69=271 | −17 | 1 stroke | Adam Hadwin |
| 3 | Jul 25, 2021 | 3M Open | 69-67-67-66=269 | −15 | 2 strokes |  Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, Jhonattan Vegas |
Web.com Tour Wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 15, 2018 | Utah Championship | 61-64-67-68=260 | −24 | 1 stroke |  Steven Ihm |
Major Tournament Results
Major championships are the biggest golf tournaments. Results not in chronological order in 2020.
| Tournament | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||
| U.S. Open | T32 | |
| The Open Championship | ||
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | T19 | T26 | T10 | CUT | |
| PGA Championship | T54 | T10 | CUT | CUT | |
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT | |||
| The Open Championship | NT |
Top 10 Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut (did not play the final rounds)
"T" = tied (finished with the same score as others)
NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Summary of Major Results
| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 6 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 3 (from 2017 U.S. Open to 2020 PGA)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 1 (happened twice)
Other Important Tournaments
Results in The Players Championship
| Tournament | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Players Championship | WD | C | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
WD = withdrew (left the tournament early)
C = Canceled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Results in World Golf Championships
These are special tournaments for top golfers from around the world.
| Tournament | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | T48 | |
| Match Play | NT1 | |
| Invitational | T25 | T31 |
| Champions | NT1 | NT1 |
1Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
Did not play NT = No tournament
"T" = Tied
Representing the USA
Cameron Champ has played for the United States national team as an amateur.
Amateur
- Junior Ryder Cup: 2012 (his team won!)
- Walker Cup: 2017 (his team won!)
See also
- 2018 Web.com Tour Finals graduates
