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Will Zalatoris

Will Zalatoris is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.

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

Will Zalatoris is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Born in San Francisco in 1996 and raised in the Dallas area, he played college golf at Wake Forest University before turning professional in 2018. He is known for his strong major championship performances and his first PGA Tour victory at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Early life and amateur career

Zalatoris was born in San Francisco, California, and later moved to the Dallas area, where he developed as a junior golfer. His amateur résumé includes winning the 2014 Texas State Amateur and the 2014 U.S. Junior Amateur title.

College golf

Zalatoris attended Wake Forest University, where he played for the Demon Deacons. He earned recognition including ACC Player of the Year and All-American honours, and received the Arnold Palmer Scholarship. He also represented the United States at the 2017 Walker Cup.

Professional career

Zalatoris turned professional in 2018 and rose to prominence with strong major championship performances. He earned his first PGA Tour victory at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. He has also played on the Korn Ferry Tour. On the PGA Tour, he competes alongside notable players such as Scottie Scheffler, Brooks Koepka, and Matt Fitzpatrick.

Back injury and recovery

Zalatoris underwent back surgery in 2023 after a herniated disc issue, which sidelined him for part of the season. He returned to tournament golf in 2024.

Key facts

  • Zalatoris won the 2014 U.S. Junior Amateur as an amateur.
  • He played collegiate golf at Wake Forest University and received the Arnold Palmer Scholarship.
  • He turned professional in 2018.
  • He won his first PGA Tour event at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship.
  • He underwent back surgery in 2023 and returned to competition in 2024.
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Canadian context

No specific Canada connection is established in the provided sources, beyond general interest among Canadian golf fans who follow the PGA Tour and major championships.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Will Zalatoris?
Will Zalatoris is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He is known for his strong major championship finishes and his 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship victory.
How old is Will Zalatoris?
He was born on August 16, 1996.
What happened to Will Zalatoris' back?
He had a back injury described as a herniated disc and underwent surgery in 2023. He later returned to competition in 2024.
Has Will Zalatoris won a PGA tournament?
Yes. He won the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship, his first PGA Tour title.
What is Will Zalatoris' net worth?
No authoritative public figure is confirmed here. Some secondary sources report estimates around US$2.5 million, but these figures are not official and vary.
Where did Will Zalatoris go to college?
He attended Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

References

  1. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/47483/will-zalatoris
    Supports: Birthplace, age, turn pro date, college, and PGA Tour win total.
  2. Will Zalatoris Official Website — https://www.willzalatoris.com/
    Supports: Early life, move to Dallas, junior amateur achievements, Wake Forest attendance, and amateur accomplishments.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/bio/_/id/9877/will-zalatoris
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, college, and turn professional date.
  4. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/47483/will-zalatoris/career
    Supports: Career profile and PGA Tour win information.
  5. DP World Tour — https://www.europeantour.com/players/will-zalatoris-41825/
    Supports: 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship win and major championship results.
  6. Golf Monthly — https://www.golfmonthly.com/tour/things-you-didnt-know-about-will-zalatoris
    Supports: Back surgery in 2023, return in 2024, and one PGA Tour win.
  7. GolfMagic — https://www.golfmagic.com/players/will-zalatoris
    Supports: Secondary estimate of net worth.
  8. Where2Golf — https://www.where2golf.com/whos-who/will-zalatoris/
    Supports: Birthdate and professional golfer profile.