Rewind: The 4 Major Champions of 2022 – Stats, Scores, Storylines

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Four major winners of 2022
The four major winners of 2022 (clockwise): Scottie Scheffler, Masters; Justin Thomas, PGA; Cam Smith, British Open; Matt Fitzpatrick, U.S. Open. (Photos via Getty Images; Montage PGW)

While the 2021 major season was historic for having its first Japanese winner (Hideki Matsuyama, Masters) as well as its oldest champion (Phil Mickelson, PGA), the 2022 major campaign will be remembered for its collective feat.

With the 28-year-old Cam Smith hoisting the Claret Jug at St. Andrews, he joined U.S. Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick (27), PGA Champion Justin Thomas (29) and Masters winner Scottie Scheffler (25), marking the first time in a calendar year that all four major trophies were claimed by players under the age of 30.

Here’s a look-back at the 2022 season’s four winners, including scores, stats, and photos.

Scottie Scheffler Wins 2022 Masters

Scottie Scheffler Wins 2022 Masters at Augusta National
Scottie Scheffler poses with the Masters trophy during the Green Jacket Ceremony after winning the Masters at Augusta National GC on April 10, 2022 in Augusta, GA. (Photo by David Cannon via Getty Images)

Storyline: Entered as the world No. 1 and cemented status with maiden major trophy.

2022 Masters Tournament

Dates: April 7-10, 2022
Where: Augusta, Ga.
Course: Augusta National GC
Distance: Par 72, 7435 yards

Champion: Scottie Scheffler

Age: June 21, 1996 (25)
Nationality American
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 200 lbs
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Winnings: $2.7M
OWGR: 1st to 1st
Scores: 69, 67, 71, 71
To Par/Margin: -10 (3 strokes)
Driving: 298.9 yards
Fairways: 76.8%, 43/56
Greens: 68.1%, 49/72
Scoring: 21 Birdies, 41 Pars, 9 Bogeys, 1 Double

Scheffler’s Four Rounds at The Masters

Rd 1: -3, 69, 3rd (Recap)
Rd 2: -8, 67, 1st (Recap)
Rd 3: -9, 71, 1st (Recap)
Rd 4: -10, 71, W (Recap)

2022 Masters: Top 5

Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Scottie Scheffler -10 (-1)
2. Rory McIlroy -7 (-8)
3. Shane Lowry -5 (-3)
3. Cameron Smith -5 (+1)
5. Collin Morikawa -4 (-5)


Justin Thomas Wins Second PGA With Epic Comeback

Justin Thomas and father Mike Thomas
Justin Thomas and father Mike Thomas pose with the Wannamaker trophy after winning the 2022 PGA Championship in a playoff at Southern Hills CC on May 22, 2022 in Tulsa, OK. (Photo by David Cannon via Getty Images)

Storyline: Thomas claimed a second major title in a playoff following an historic comeback.

2022 PGA Championship

Dates: May 19-22, 2022
Where: Tulsa, OK
Course: Southern Hills GC
Distance: Par 70, 7556 yards

Champion: Justin Thomas

Age: Apr 29, 1993 (29)
Nationality: American
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 165 lb
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Winnings: $2.7M
OWGR: 9th to 5th
Scores: 67, 67, 74, 67
To Par/Margin: -5 (Playoff)
Driving: 331.1 yards
Fairways: 60.0%, 34/56
Greens: 70.3%, 51/72
Scoring: 13 Birdies, 40 Pars, 11 Bogeys

JT’s Four Rounds at the PGA

Rd 1: -3, 67, 4th (Recap)
Rd 2: -6, 67, 3rd (Recap)
Rd 3: -2, 74, 7th (Recap)
Rd 4: -5, 67, W (Recap)

2022 PGA: Top 5

Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Justin Thomas -5 (-3)*
2. Will Zalatoris -5 (+1)
3. Cam Young -4 (+1)
3. Mito Pereira -4 (+5)
5. Tommy Fleetwood -3 (-3)
5. Chris Kirk -3 (+1)
5. Matt Fitzpatrick -3 (+3)
* Won in 3-hole aggregate playoff


Matt Fitzpatrick Claims Maiden Major at U.S. Open

Matt Fitzpatrick Wins U.S. Open 2022
Matt Fitzpatrick speaks with NBC’s Mike Tirico after winning the 122nd U.S. Open Championship at The Country Club on June 19, 2022 in Brookline, Mass. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton via Getty Images)

Storyline: Englishman became just second player to win U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course (The Country Club), joining Jack Nicklaus (Pebble Beach).

2021 U.S. Open

Dates: June 16-19, 2022
Where: Brookline, MA
Course: The Country Club
Distance: Par 70, 7254 yards

Champion: Matt Fitzpatrick

Age: Sep 1, 1994 (27)
Nationality: England
Height: 5′ 10″
Weight: 165 lb
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Winnings: $3.15M
OWGR: 18th to 10th
Scores: 68, 70, 68, 68
To Par/Margin: -6 (1 stroke)
Driving: 309.2 yards
Fairways: 69.64%, 39/56
Greens: 72.2%, 52/72
Scoring: 19 Birdies, 40 Pars, 13 Bogeys

Fitzpatrick’s Four Rounds at the U.S. Open

Rd 1: -2, 68, 7th (Recap)
Rd 2: -2, 70, 13th (Recap)
Rd 3: -4, 68, 1st (Recap)
Rd 4: -6, 68, W (Recap)

2022 U.S. Open: Top 5

Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Matt Fitzpatrick -6 (-2)
2. Scottie Scheffler -5 (-3)
2. Will Zalatoris -5 (-1)
4. Hideki Matsuyama -3 (-5)
5. Collin Morikawa -2 (-4)
5. Rory McIlroy -2 (-1)


Cam Smith Mounts Historic Comeback to Claim Maiden Major at The 150th Open

Cameron Smith Wins The 150th Open Championship Old Course St Andrews
Cameron Smith celebrates with The Claret Jug after winning The 150th Open at St Andrews Old Course on July 17, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote for the R&A via Getty Images)

Storyline: Fearless Aussie mounted epic comeback on the Old Course’s inward nine, highlighted by five straight birdies, to shock the golf world and claim the 150th Open title.

The 2022 Open Championship

Dates: July 14-17, 2022
Where: St. Andrews, Scotland
Course: Old Course, St. Andrews
Distance: Par 72, 7313 yards

Champion: Cam Smith

Age: Aug. 18, 1993 (28)
Nationality: Australian
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 175 lb
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Winnings: $2.5M
OWGR: 4th to 3rd
Scores: 67, 64, 73, 64
To Par/Margin: -20 (1 stroke)
Scoring: 1 Eagle, 22 Birdies, 46 Pars, 2 Bogeys, 1 Double

Smith’s Four Rounds at The Open

Rd 1: -5, 67, 3rd (Recap)
Rd 2: -13, 64, 1st (Recap)
Rd 3: -12, 73, 3rd (Recap)
Rd 4: -20, 64, W (Recap)

2022 The Open: Top 5

Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Cameron Smith -20 (-8)
2. Cameron Young -19 (-7)
3. Rory McIlroy -18 (-2)
4. Tommy Fleetwood -14 (-5)
4. Viktor Hovland -14 (+2)

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