In just his third PGA Tour event, 26-year-old Matt McCarty has taken the golfing world by storm. After a string of wins on the Korn Ferry Tour this summer, McCarty stepped up to the PGA Tour and delivered a sensational performance at the Black Desert Championship in Utah, clinching victory with an impressive 261 (-23) total score. His dominant three-stroke lead over runner-up Stephan Jaeger and strong competition from Lucas Glover and Kevin Streelman, who tied for third, earned McCarty not only the $1.35 million top prize but also a spot in the Top 50 world ranking, now sitting at No. 47.
McCarty’s whirlwind rise comes after three Korn Ferry Tour wins in July and August, proving he has what it takes to compete at the highest level. Reflecting on his recent success, McCarty admitted, “I’m living a magical period. These have been crazy months for me, and I hope to continue like this.” With this win, he’s secured entry into major tournaments like The Masters, the PGA Championship, and The Sentry in 2025, setting the stage for even more career-defining moments.
McCarty’s journey from the Korn Ferry Tour to a PGA Tour winner in such a short span has fueled his big dreams—and with a record like his, they might be well within reach.
