It’s hard to believe that these big names have failed to win on the PGA TOUR, but they have managed to bank some serious prize money considering.
Tommy Fleetwood is one of the world’s standout players, currently ranked ninth in the World Ranking, but has yet to add a PGA Tour title to his seven DP World Tour victories.
Despite never lifting a trophy in the States, the Dubai resident has amassed close to $25m in prize money on the PGA Tour, thanks to a string of impressive performances that include five runner-up finishes and 37 top-10s.
He arguably came closest to breaking his duck on the circuit in 2023, when losing to home favourite Nick Taylor on the fourth play-off hole at the RBC Canadian Open. The 33-year-old has also finished second at the 2018 U.S. Open, where he finished one stroke behind Brooks Koepka after his closing 63 equalled the then-Championship record.
Byeong-Hun An has quietly become one of the most consistent performers on the PGA Tour without ever claiming a title on American soil. The South Korean has recorded five runner-up finishes and a further ten top-10 results, including strong showings at all four Majors.
While his PGA Tour victories remain elusive, An’s career is far from without highlights. He boasts significant wins on the DP World Tour, most notably his triumph at the 2015 BMW PGA Championship and, more recently, his success at the 2024 Genesis Championship.
Denny McCarthy has built a reputation as one of the PGA Tour’s best putters, consistently turning that skill into strong finishes and lucrative FedEx Cup play-off appearances for the last four seasons. However, the 31-year-old American remains in search of his first victory.
Twice, McCarthy has come agonisingly close to breaking through. At Muirfield Village, a bogey on the 72nd hole cost him a chance at the title before he fell in a play-off to Viktor Hovland. Less than a year later, history repeated itself at the Valero Texas Open, where he was edged out in another play-off, this time by Akshay Bhatia.
Cameron Tringale was a familiar name on PGA Tour leaderboards for over a decade, consistently delivering strong performances without ever sealing a victory. The Californian made his mark by surpassing £1.5 million in single-season earnings on three occasions – a testament to his consistency and ability to contend.
In 2022, Tringale opted to join LIV Golf, ending his PGA Tour tenure without a title but with an impressive financial record that placed him among the tour’s most successful winless players. Since joining the Saudi-backed circuit, he has collected almost $11m in 32 events.
Alex Noren has proven himself as a prolific winner on the DP World Tour and a key figure in Europe’s Ryder Cup successes, yet he hasn’t translated that success to the PGA Tour.
In 183 starts on the American circuit, the Swede has come close a number of times including a dramatic six-hole play-off loss to Jason Day at the 2018 Farmers Insurance Open. Despite several runner-up finishes, Noren’s quest for a maiden PGA Tour victory remains ongoing.
Cameron Young has quickly established himself as one of golf’s brightest talents, regularly making his presence felt on the sport’s biggest stages. Since the start of 2022, he has recorded top-three finishes at both the PGA Championship and The Open, showcasing his ability to shine on the game’s biggest stages.
Named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year for the 2021/22 season, Young’s rapid rise has been impressive. While the 27-year-old is yet to claim his first PGA Tour title, time is undoubtedly on his side as he continues to chase that breakthrough victory.
