Davis Riley
Davis Riley (born December 17, 1996) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
| Davis Riley | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 17, 1996 Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg; 12.5 st) |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Residence | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
| Career | |
| College | Alabama |
| Turned professional | 2019 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Korn Ferry Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Highest ranking | 61 (March 5, 2023)[1] (as of October 22, 2023) |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 1 |
| Korn Ferry Tour | 2 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | T13: 2022 |
| U.S. Open | T31: 2022 |
| The Open Championship | CUT: 2023 |
Amateur career edit
Riley was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He attended Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, winning the Mississippi state title four straight years.[2] In 2015, he was named All-USA Boys Golf Player of the Year by USA Today.[3] Riley made the final of the U.S. Junior Amateur two years in a row, joining Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth as the only players to appear in the championship match twice.[4] In 2013, he lost the final to Scottie Scheffler when he called a penalty on himself on the last hole.[5] He was a member of the American team at the 2014 Junior Ryder Cup that defeated the European team 16–8 in Perthshire, Scotland.
Riley enrolled at Alabama in 2015. He was a Second Team All-SEC as a sophomore and was ranked as the best collegiate player in the country entering his junior year.[6] He played in the Palmer Cup in 2018, compiling a 2–2 record in the American win over the International team.[7]
Riley turned professional in 2019.[8]
Professional career edit
Riley joined the Korn Ferry Tour in 2020, earning his first win at the Panama Championship in February.[9] He added a second title at the TPC San Antonio Championship in July, finishing the combined 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour season ninth on the points list to earn his PGA Tour card.[10] While playing the Korn Ferry Tour, Riley was roommates with Will Zalatoris, who defeated him in the U.S. Junior Amateur final in 2014.[11]
In March 2022, Riley took a two-shot lead into the final round of the Valspar Championship before losing on the second playoff hole to Sam Burns.[12] He finished fourth in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans while partnering with Zalatoris.[13] The following week, he finished in 5th place at the Mexico Open.
Riley has qualified for the U.S. Open twice, missing the cut in both 2015 and 2020.[14]
In April 2023, Riley earned his first PGA Tour title when he won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with partner Nick Hardy.[15]
Professional wins (3) edit
PGA Tour wins (1) edit
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 23, 2023 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with Nick Hardy) | 64-66-63-65=258 | −30 | 2 strokes | Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor |
PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | Valspar Championship | Sam Burns | Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
Korn Ferry Tour wins (2) edit
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 2, 2020 | Panama Championship | −10 (67-70-64-69=270) | 1 stroke | Roberto Díaz |
| 2 | Jul 18, 2020 | TPC San Antonio Championship | −16 (70-69-66-67=272) | 2 strokes | Paul Barjon, Taylor Pendrith |
Results in major championships edit
Results not in chronological order before 2020.
| Tournament | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||||
| U.S. Open | CUT | |||
| The Open Championship | ||||
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |||||
| PGA Championship | T13 | CUT | |||
| U.S. Open | CUT | T31 | |||
| The Open Championship | NT | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
NT = No tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic
Results in The Players Championship edit
| Tournament | 2023 |
|---|---|
| The Players Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
Results in World Golf Championships edit
| Tournament | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Match Play | T28 |
"T" = Tied
U.S. national team appearances edit
Amateur
- Junior Ryder Cup: 2014 (won)
- Palmer Cup: 2018 (won)
References edit
- ^ "Week 9 2023 Ending 5 Mar 2023" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ "Alabama-bound Davis Riley transitions from junior to amateur". Golfweek. July 2, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "All-USA Boys Golf Player of the Year: Davis Riley". USA Today. June 16, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Hattiesburg's Riley places second at U.S. Junior Amateur". The Clarion Ledger. July 26, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Mississippi teen falls on final hole of prestigious U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship by self reporting one-shot penalty". Yahoo Sports. July 30, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "2017–18 Men's Golf Roster – Davis Riley". University of Alabama. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Alabama golfers earn wins at Palmer Cup". The Tuscaloosa News. July 7, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Casey, Kevin (December 6, 2018). "Alabama's Davis Riley to turn pro, skip final semester". Golfweek.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Wildhack, Sean (February 2, 2020). "Riley wins Panama Championship, moves atop The 25". PGA Tour. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Todd (July 18, 2020). "Davis Riley wins the KFT's TPC San Antonio Championship at the Oaks". Golfweek. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Wildhack, Sean (April 3, 2020). "Zalatoris, Riley progress from U.S. Junior finalists to roommates". PGA Tour. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Harig, Bob (March 20, 2022). "Davis Riley Falls Short in Valspar Playoff But Finds Much to Build On". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Duncan, Jeff (April 8, 2022). "Zurich Classic adds rising stars Will Zalatoris and Davis Riley to 2022 field". NOLA.com. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ "Future Alabama Golfer Davis Riley Qualifies for 2015 U.S. Open". Tide1009.com. June 9, 2015. Retrieved May 20, 2022.
- ^ Martel, Brett (April 23, 2023). "Riley, Hardy capture first PGA Tour wins at Zurich Classic". Associated Press News. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
External links edit
- Davis Riley at the PGA Tour official site
- Davis Riley at the Official World Golf Ranking official site