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Sudarshan Yellamaraju

Sudarshan Yellamaraju is a Canadian professional golfer on the PGA Tour.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Sudarshan Yellamaraju is a Canadian professional golfer on the PGA Tour. Born in India and raised in Canada, he turned professional in 2021 and won his first pro event in 2025 on the Korn Ferry Tour. He earned PGA Tour membership for the 2026 season and posted a top-5 finish at The Players Championship in his rookie year.

Early life and background

Yellamaraju was born in India and raised in Canada after his family moved to Winnipeg when he was four. Sources describe him as largely self-taught, with early golf development shaped by watching instructional and tournament videos.

Professional career

He turned professional in 2021 and spent time on PGA Tour Canada and the Korn Ferry Tour before advancing to the PGA Tour. His breakthrough professional win came in 2025 at The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.

PGA Tour breakthrough

Yellamaraju earned PGA Tour status for 2026 and made an immediate impact with a top-5 finish at The Players Championship. That result drew wider attention to his rapid rise from developmental tours to golf’s top level.

Playing style

Coverage of Yellamaraju describes him as a self-taught or feel-based golfer who developed his swing by studying videos of players such as Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. He is reported to play left-handed.

Key facts

  • Born in Visakhapatnam, India, and moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age four.
  • Turned professional in 2021 and largely self-taught.
  • Won first professional title at the 2025 The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.
  • Earned PGA Tour membership for 2026 and had a top-5 finish at The Players Championship in his debut season.
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Canadian context

He represents Canada professionally and is based in Canadian golf development pathways after moving to Winnipeg as a child.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sudarshan Yellamaraju?
He is a Canadian professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour and was born in India.
Where was Sudarshan Yellamaraju born?
He was born in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
When did he turn professional?
He turned professional in 2021.
What was his first professional win?
He won The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic in 2025 on the Korn Ferry Tour.
How did he reach the PGA Tour?
He earned his PGA Tour card by finishing 19th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list for the 2025 season.
What is notable about his golf background?
Reports describe him as largely self-taught, with his early development shaped by YouTube videos and practice with his father.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudarshan_Yellamaraju
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian nationality, professional golf status, tours played, first pro win, and PGA Tour membership timeline.
  2. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/60386/sudarshan-yellamaraju
    Supports: Country, birthplace, turned pro year, current tour status, and player profile details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/5143175/sudarshan-yellamaraju
    Supports: Canadian identity, rookie status, and top-5 finish at The Players Championship.
  4. The Fried Egg — https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga-tour-rookie-sudarshan-yellamaraju-bio-facts
    Supports: Move to Canada, developmental tour history, and self-taught background.
  5. PGA Championship — https://www.pgachampionship.com/player/sudarshan-yellamaraju
    Supports: Age, turned pro year, hometown, and self-taught playing style.