Top Thirteen Golf Stars Still Awaiting Their First PGA Tour Victory
In the world of golf, the PGA Tour is a stage where legends are made and careers are solidified. However, there are some notable names who have yet to secure a victory on the prestigious tour. Among them, Tommy Fleetwood stands out as the most prominent, having earned over $30 million in prize money and amassed an impressive six second-place finishes, five third places, and 28 top-five finishes [2][1].
Fleetwood, a British golfer, has one runner-up finish on the PGA Tour, at the Zurich Classic, and is widely considered the best player without a PGA Tour win as of 2025 [1]. His consistent performances and near misses have made him a regular contender, but the elusive victory has thus far evaded him.
Other players who find themselves in a similar position include Patrick Rodgers, who turned pro as the World No.1 amateur but has four runner-up finishes and four third-place finishes without a win [1]. Sam Stevens, with three runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour, including the latest at the 2025 3M Open, and over $8 million in earnings, is another name on the list [1].
However, this year has seen several players break through and claim their first PGA Tour victories. Thomas Detry won the 2025 WM Phoenix Open by seven shots after multiple near wins [1]. Cameron Young ended his wait at the 2025 Wyndham Championship with his first PGA Tour title in his 95th start [2][3]. Players like Min Woo Lee, Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak, and Ryan Fox also joined the first-time winner list in 2025 [1].
Cameron Young's victory at the Wyndham Championship means he is no longer on the "yet to win" list. Other consistent performers and playoff regulars on the Tour either hold one prior win or are chasing breakthrough victories. Rickie Fowler, with one resurgent win two years ago, and others on the FedEx Cup Playoffs roster are prime examples [4][5].
Despite the impressive careers of players like Michael Thorbjornsen, who has twice finished runner-up on the PGA Tour, at the 2024 John Deere Classic and 2025 Corales Puntacana Championship, and Max Greyserman, who has four runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour, including one at the 2025 Rocket Classic, they too are yet to secure a PGA Tour victory [1].
Youngsters like Luke Clanton, who is just 21 years old and has twice finished runner-up on the PGA Tour while still in college, and Nicolai Hojgaard, who has three runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour, including one at the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open, are also seeking their first PGA Tour win [1].
Meanwhile, some players have had decorated careers without a PGA Tour victory. Byeong Hun An, who won the US Amateur Championship at 17, has had five runner-up finishes and four third-place finishes but is yet to win on the PGA Tour [1]. Similarly, Alex Noren has 10 DP World Tour victories but no PGA Tour wins despite three runner-up finishes and six third-place finishes [1]. Thorbjorn Olesen has not won on the PGA Tour, but has a third-place finish at the 2018 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational [1].
Lastly, there are players like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Ludvig Aberg who are prominent figures on the PGA Tour, but have yet to secure a win [1]. Denny McCarthy, known for his putting skills, has earned over $20 million on the PGA Tour but is yet to win, losing twice in playoffs [1]. Christiaan Bezuidenhout has three DP World Tour wins but no PGA Tour wins, with two runner-up finishes [1].
As the 2025 season progresses, it will be fascinating to see if any of these players can finally break through and secure that elusive PGA Tour victory. For now, the spotlight remains on Tommy Fleetwood, the best player without a PGA Tour win, as he continues his pursuit of golfing greatness.
References: [1] Golfweek. (2025, August 1). Best players yet to win on the PGA Tour. Golfweek. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2025/08/01/best-players-yet-to-win-on-the-pga-tour/ [2] ESPN. (2025, August 1). Tommy Fleetwood. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/35897/tommy-fleetwood [3] Golf Channel. (2025, August 1). Cameron Young wins Wyndham Championship in playoff. Golf Channel. https://www.golfchannel.com/video/cameron-young-wins-wyndham-championship-playoff [4] Golf Digest. (2025, August 1). Rickie Fowler. Golf Digest. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/rickie-fowler [5] PGA Tour. (2025, August 1). FedEx Cup Playoffs. PGA Tour. https://www.pgatour.com/federalexpireeseries.html
Sam Stevens, a golfer like Fleetwood, has three runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour and over $8 million in earnings, making him another notable name without a PGA Tour win. Despite the impressive performances and multiple near misses, both Stevens and Fleetwood are yet to secure that elusive victory in the world of sports, specifically on the PGA Tour.
