Cameron Young won the Cadillac Championship on May 3, 2026, at Trump National Doral, Florida. This victory marks a pivotal moment in his career after being winless in his first 90 starts on the PGA Tour.
Young finished the tournament with a six-shot lead. He secured the title with a score of -19, while Scottie Scheffler placed second at -13.
The win comes with a substantial purse of $3.6 million. Young’s performance has propelled him to a career-best-tying No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
As of midday Monday, Young expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play in front of President Trump, stating, “It’s an honor to get to play in front of him.” His strong showing throughout the tournament impressed many.
Scottie Scheffler acknowledged Young’s exceptional play, saying, “Cam played fantastic golf all week.” He also noted that Young was “going to be a tough man to beat this week.” Scheffler has now recorded three consecutive runner-up finishes on the PGA Tour.
This victory is significant for Young as it highlights his rapid ascent in professional golf. Last year, he ranked outside the top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
The next challenge for Cameron Young will be competing in the PGA Championship at Aronimink starting May 14. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as he continues his rise in the sport.
