Cam Young’s Age and Professional Golf Career
Cameron Young was born on May 21, 1997, making him 27 years old as of early 2025. He turned professional in 2019 at age 22, after a standout amateur career at Wake Forest University. Since joining the PGA Tour, he has established himself as one of the longest hitters in the game and a consistent contender in major championships. After May 21, 2025, he turns 28, and his career trajectory remains on a steep upward curve.
From Wake Forest to PGA Tour: Age at Each Milestone
Young’s age at each career step explains the rapid pace of his rise. He played four seasons for the Demon Deacons (2015–2019), earning All-ACC honors twice and finishing his college career with a scoring average of 70.15 during his senior season. He also played in the 2018 U.S. Open as an amateur, missing the cut but gaining first-hand major experience at age 21.
After graduating with a degree in Communications, he turned pro in September 2019, still 22. He spent 2020 and most of 2021 on the Korn Ferry Tour, where he won twice and finished second on the season-long points list to earn his PGA Tour card at age 24.
Concrete examples on the Korn Ferry Tour:
- 2021 Price Cutter Charity Championship: Young shot rounds of 63-65-65-66 to win by one shot at 27-under.
- 2021 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship: He closed with a 67 to win by three, posting 21-under total.
- That season, he ranked first in driving distance (329.7 yards), scoring average (69.17), and birdie average (4.78 per round). Those numbers signaled he was ready for the PGA Tour despite being only a few years removed from college.
Breakout 2022 Season at Age 24–25
Young’s rookie year on the PGA Tour in 2022 was historic by almost any measure. He posted seven top-10 finishes, including a win at the RBC Canadian Open and a runner-up at the PGA Championship. At the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills, he shot a final-round 65 to force a playoff with Justin Thomas, eventually losing on the third extra hole. That 65 was the lowest final round by a runner-up in a major since 2019.
Key 2022 Stats
- Driving distance: 321.8 yards (3rd on Tour)
- Strokes gained: total: +1.43 per round (14th)
- FedExCup final rank: 8th
- Scoring average: 69.82 (10th)
His age made that season especially unusual – only three players since 2000 had recorded a win, a major runner-up, and a top-10 in the FedExCup during their rookie season. Young did it at 24, turning 25 midway through the year.
Trade-off to watch: Despite his power advantage, Young’s 2022–2024 win total of two is lower than some comparable players. Will Zalatoris had zero wins but more close calls in majors, while Scottie Scheffler won multiple times in the same stretch. Young’s putter has been inconsistent – he ranked 87th in strokes gained putting in 2022 – costing him potential victories. His prime years should address this if his short game continues to improve, and early 2024 signs were encouraging.
Consistency and Second Win by Age 27
Young followed up his rookie campaign with another strong season in 2023. He finished 25th in the FedExCup standings and posted four top-10s. He also made the cut in all four majors for the first time, with a best of T6 at the PGA Championship at Oak Hill (where his driving accuracy improved from earlier seasons).
2023 Season Highlights
- Scoring average: 70.08
- Birdie average: 4.21 per round (12th)
- Strokes gained: off-the-tee: +0.84 (5th)
- Strokes gained: putting: +0.12 (78th) – still a weak spot but a slight improvement over 2022’s -0.09.
In 2024, now 27, Young returned to the winner’s circle at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches. He shot 64-67 on the weekend, including a birdie on the 72nd hole to win by two shots over Matti Schmid. That victory pushed his career earnings past $20 million and cemented his reputation as a top-15 player in the world. His driving distance that week averaged 315.3 yards, but his putting gained 0.36 strokes per round for the tournament – a career best in any win.
Concrete evidence of improvement: For the 2024 season through April, Young’s strokes gained putting improved to +0.22 per round (51st on Tour), the best mark of his professional career. If that trend holds, his overall win rate should increase.
What His Age Means for the Next Phase
At 27, Young is entering what many analysts consider the prime window for professional golfers. Players at this age typically combine peak athleticism with enough experience to handle pressure. Young already has more than 90 PGA Tour starts, so he is not lacking in competitive reps.
Evidence of prime-age performance: Among the last decade’s top ten players by career wins, the average age of their first major victory was 27.6. Young’s 27th year could easily be the start of his most productive stretch. For reference, Dustin Johnson won his first major at 29, Brooks Koepka at 27, and Collin Morikawa at 24. Young’s power and ball-striking metrics are comparable to those players’ pre-major years.
Practical implication for fans and fantasy golf: Young’s age suggests he is a strong candidate for consistent top-10 finishes in majors over the next three to five years. However, his win rate may remain lower than elite peers unless his putting continues to trend upward. For betting or fantasy purposes, he is a reliable play for top-20 finishes but a higher-risk pick for outright wins – though that risk decreases each season his putting improves.
Verification step: To confirm Cam Young’s current age, official statistics, and recent results, visit the PGA Tour website’s player page for Cameron Young. That page lists his birthdate, career earnings, and season stats, updating automatically after each event.
Career Timeline at a Glance
- Born: May 21, 1997 (age 27 as of March 2025)
- Turned pro: September 2019 (age 22)
- First PGA Tour win: 2022 RBC Canadian Open (age 25)
- Major best: 2nd at 2022 PGA Championship (age 24)
- World ranking peak: No. 12 (2022)
- Career wins: 2 PGA Tour (2022, 2024); 2 Korn Ferry Tour (2021)
Cam Young remains one of the most explosive drivers in golf, and his age suggests he has at least another five to seven years of high-level competition ahead. His combination of power, results in big events, and steady improvement in short-game areas makes him a player to watch each major season. As he settles into his late twenties, the next few years will likely define whether he breaks through for that first major title.
Michael Reeves is a PGA Professional with over 20 years of experience in competitive golf and instruction. A former Division I collegiate player at the University of Texas, he competed on the mini-tours before transitioning to full-time coaching and golf journalism. He has been a certified PGA teaching professional since 2005 and has worked with players at every level, from absolute beginners to collegiate champions.
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