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
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
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
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
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)
