From No. 1 amateur in the world to the top of the PGA TOUR: Patrick Cantlay's story of perseverance.
I set up my system to try and get a little better each and every day. With how I’m practicing, who I surround myself with, and what tournaments I play. I am very specific about my routine and process because I know it’s the best way to set myself up for the big moments.
Patrick Cantlay Ahead of the 2021 TOUR Championship
Patrick Cantlay is a 29-year-old from Long Beach, California who is currently one of the top-ranked golfers in the world.
PGA TOUR Top 10 Finishes
2nd - 2022 RBC Heritage
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - APRIL 17: Patrick Cantlay lines up a putt on the first green during the final round of the RBC Heritage at Harbor Town Golf Links on April 17, 2022 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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T2 - 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Patrick Cantlay of the United States hits his tee shot on the 12th hole during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 11, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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T4 - 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Patrick Cantlay of the United States reacts on the 17th green during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 06, 2022 in Pebble Beach, California.
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Champion - 2021 TOUR Championship
Patrick Cantlay acknowledges the fans as he clinched victory on the 18th hole green during the final round of the TOUR Championship, the final event of the FedExCup Playoffs, at East Lake Golf Club on September 5, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Champion - 2021 BMW Championship
Patrick celebrates with his caddie Matt Minister after defeating Bryson DeChambeau on the sixth playoff hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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Champion - 2021 Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide
Patrick Cantlay of the United States reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th green during the first playoff hole of the final round of The Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club.
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T3 - 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Patrick plays a shot to the 18th green during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 11, 2021 in Pebble Beach, California.
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2nd - 2021 The American Express
Patrick Cantlay plays a shot out of the rough on the fifth hole during the final round of The American Express tournament on the Stadium course at PGA West on January 24, 2021 in La Quinta, California.
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Champion - 2020 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD
Patrick celebrates with the trophy after winning during the final round of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP @ SHERWOOD on October 25, 2020 in Thousand Oaks, California.
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Champion - 2019 Presidents Cup
Playing Captain Tiger Woods, Patrick Cantlay, Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland celebrate after they won the Presidents Cup 16-14 during Sunday Singles matches on day four of the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on December 15, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia.
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2nd - 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Patrick Cantlay putts on the eighth green during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin on October 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2nd - 2019 BMW Championship
Patrick Cantlay studies his putt on the third hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club (No. 3) on August 18, 2019 in Medinah, IL.
Stan Badz, PGA TOUR
Champion - 2019 Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide
Patrick smiles as he receives the trophy from tournament host Jack Nicklaus following the final round.
Keyur Khamar, U.S. PGA TOUR
T3 - 2019 PGA Championship
Patrick Cantlay of the United States plays his tee shot on the 12th hole during the final round of the 2019 PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park on May 19, 2019 in Farmingdale, New York.
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T3 - 2019 RBC Heritage
Patrick Cantlay reacts on the 15th green during the final round of the 2019 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 21, 2019 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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T9 - The 2019 Masters Tournament
Patrick Cantlay of the United States and caddie Matt Minister cross the Nelson Bridge on the 13th hole during the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia.
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T6 - 2019 WGC-Mexico Championship
Patrick Cantlay of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the final round of World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at Club de Golf Chapultepec on February 24, 2019 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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T9 - 2019 Desert Classic
Patrick Cantlay hits his second shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the Desert Classic on the Stadium Course at PGA West on January 20, 2019 in La Quinta, California.
Keyur Khamar, US PGA TOUR
T5 - 2018 Hero World Challenge
Patrick Cantlay of the United States chips to the third green during round three of the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on December 01, 2018 in Nassau, Bahamas.
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2nd - 2018 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin on November 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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T7 - 2018 WGC-HSBC Champions
Patrick Cantlay plays a shot during the third round of the WGC-HSBC Champions at Sheshan International Golf Club on October 27, 2018 in Shanghai, China.
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T8 - The Northern Trust
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of THE NORTHERN TRUST at Ridgewood Country Club on August 26, 2018 in Paramus, New Jersey.
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T6 - 2018 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
Patrick Cantlay during World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational - Round One at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 2, 2018 in Akron, Ohio.
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4th - 2018 Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide
Patrick Cantlay tees off on the 12th hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2018 in Dublin, Ohio.
Keyur Khamar, U.S. PGA TOUR
T7 - 2018 Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Teammates Patrick Reed and Patrick Cantlay during the first round of the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2018 in Avondale, Louisiana.
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T7 - 2018 RBC Heritage
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of the 2018 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 15, 2018 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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T4 - 2018 Genesis Open
Patrick Cantlay plays his shot on the 12th hole during the third round of the Genesis Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2018 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Champion - 2017 Shriners Hospitals For Children Open
Patrick Cantlay poses with the winner's trophy after winning the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at the TPC Summerlin on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Champion - 2017 Shriners Hospitals For Children Open
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at the TPC Summerlin on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Champion - 2017 Shriners Hospitals For Children Open
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at the TPC Summerlin on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Champion - 2017 Shriners Hospitals For Children Open
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open at the TPC Summerlin on November 5, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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T9 - 2017 BMW Championship
Patrick Cantlay during the third round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club on September 16, 2017 in Lake Forest, Illinois.
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T10 - The 2017 Northern Trust
Patrick Cantlay during round one of The Northern Trust at Glen Oaks Club on August 24, 2017 in Westbury, New York.
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T3 - 2017 RBC Canadian Open
Patrick Cantlay during the second round of the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club on July 28, 2017 in Oakville, Canada.
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2nd - 2017 Valspar Championship
Patrick Cantlay during the final round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on March 12, 2017 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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T9 - 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
Patrick Cantlay tees off on the 4th hole during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Spyglass Hill Golf Course on February 8, 2013 in Pebble Beach, California.
Chris Condon, U.S. PGA TOUR
Partners
Patrick in the News
The toughness Cantlay showed inside the ropes during the BMW and TOUR championships weren't inspired by the high stakes of the FedExCup playoffs.
AP
Ryan, an avid golfer, suggested that Matty Ice and Patty Ice meet up for a round this offseason.
ESPN
The BMW Championship was settled after six gripping playoff holes between two rising stars of the post-Tiger Woods generation.
The New York Times
Cantlay, 29, enters The Northern Trust in third place in the FedExCup standings thanks to wins at the ZoZo Championship and the Memorial Tournament.
Yahoo! Finance
Yahoo! Finance
Ever since the Presidents Cup, Cantlay and Schauffele have become regular practice-round partners.
Golfweek
Patrick Cantlay joins Morning Drive to discuss his win at the Zozo Championship, the Masters and more.
Golf Channel
Golf Channel
Whether you're a fan, charity or a member of the media, here's how to connect with Patrick.
It feels good to be doing what I feel like I was born to do and what I practiced to do for such a long time.
Patrick Cantlay on winning his first PGA TOUR event at the 2017 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open