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Predicting the Next Five Golfers to Win Their First Event

By DJ Cadden

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Will Zalatoris of the United States acknowledges the patrosduring the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 11: Will Zalatoris of the United States acknowledges the patrosduring the final round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 16: Will Zalatoris of the United States reacts on the seventh green during the second round of the RBC Heritage on April 16, 2021 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 16: Will Zalatoris of the United States reacts on the seventh green during the second round of the RBC Heritage on April 16, 2021 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Will Zalatoris

By now, Will Zalatoris is almost a household name after his extremely impressive performance at The Masters. The 24-year old was the only player to record four rounds under par in Augusta, which propelled him to his shocking second place finish.

Zalatoris earned Special Temporary Member status on the PGA Tour in late November after recording four top-20 finishes in his first five events on tour.

In the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot, Zalatoris put the golf world on notice after finishing in a tie for sixth along side world No. 1 Dustin Johnson.

Since the eye catching performance at Winged Foot, the PGA Tour has seen more of the same from Zalatoris. In 20 events this season, Zalatoris has made 18 cuts and accumulated 13 top-25 finishes, including seven top-10 finishes.

Despite Zalatoris’ 165-pound frame, the youngster ranks No. 22 on tour in driving distance. Outside of his putting and play around the green, Zalatoris ranks near the top in every important category.

The Wake Forest alumni ranks within the top-40 in strokes gained off-the-tee, approach to the green and tee-to-green. However, he ranks No. 74 in strokes gained around-the-green and No. 127 in strokes gained putting.

If he can polish his short game, which he showed flashes of in Augusta, Zalatoris is a threat to win on tour each and every week.

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