Scott McCarron
Name:
Scott Michael McCarronCountry:
USABorn:
July 10, 1965 in Sacramento, California.Original/Home Club:
Vintage H.S., NapaOccupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
1992Asia
Mastercard
Played as the Mastercard Japan Championship (June 7-9; Jpn/PGA Tour Champions event; formerly Japan Airlines Championship). Second-placed Billy Andrade (USA) and Kirk Triplett (USA) finished 3 shots behind Scott McCarron (USA). [Narita GC, Narita, Chiba, Japan].
Awards
PGA Tr Chmpns
Scott McCarron (USA) won the Jack Nicklaus Award as the PGA Tour Champions Player of the Year, based on the votes of his peers.
America
Mitsubishi
Played as the Mitsubishi Electric Classic (Apr 19-21). Second-placed Jerry Kelly (USA), Joe Durant (USA), Kirk Triplett (USA) and Kent Jones (USA) finished 2 shots behind wire-to-wire winner Scott McCarron (USA). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, GA].
Awards
Charles Schwab
McCarron (USA) won the PGA Tour Champions season-long points chase, to capture the Charles Schwab Cup and $1 million annuity cheque. Jerry Kelly (USA) was second with 2,510,865 pts; Retief Goosen (RSA) was third with 2,290,985 pts. The Cup is awarded based on points earned for top 10 finishes during the PGA Tour Champions season.
Awards
Champions Tr
McCarron (USA) won the Arnold Palmer Award as the PGA Tour Champions 2019 leading money winner, with earnings of $2,534,090 on the Tour. Jerry Kelly (USA) was second with $2,382,675 and Retief Goosen (RSA) third with $1,859,085.
America
Insperity
Played as the Insperity Invitational (May 3-5). Second-placed Scott Parel (USA) finished 2 shots behind Scott McCarron (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour Champions win in three weeks, and his tenth win on the Tour. [Tournament course, The Woodlands CC, nr Houston, TX].
America
AmFam Ins
Played as the American Family Insurance Championship (June 22-24). Second-placed Jerry Kelly (USA) finished 1 shot behind Scott McCarron (USA). [University Ridge GC, Madison, Wisconsin].
America
Shaw Comms
Played as the Shaw Charity Classic (Aug 31-Sep 2). Second-placed Scott Parel (USA), Kirk Triplett (USA) and Joe Durant (USA) finished 1 shot behind defending champion Scott McCarron (USA), whose final round 63 (-7) included a hole-in-one at the par-3 14th. [Canyon Meadows G&CC, Calgary, Alberta].
Majors
Constellation
The Constellation Senior Players Championship (35th) (Jul 13-16). Second-placed Brandt Jobe (USA) and defending champion Bernhard Langer (Ger) finished 1 shot behind first-time senior major championship winner McCarron (USA). [Caves Valley GC, Owings Mill, Maryland].
America
Dick's Sporting Goods
Played as Dick's Sporting Goods Open (Aug 18-20). Second-placed Kevin Sutherland (USA) finished 1 shot behind Scott McCarron (USA), who claimed his fifth PGA Tour Champions win, and third of 2017. [En-Joie GC, Endicott, NY].
America
Shaw Comms
Played as the Shaw Charity Classic (Sept 1-3). Second-placed Miguel Angel Jimenez (Esp) finished 1 shot behind Scott McCarron (USA), who recorded his fourth PGA Tour Champions win of 2017. [Canyon Meadows G&CC, Calgary, Alberta].
America
Allianz
Played as the Allianz Championship (Feb 10-12). Second-placed Carlos Franco (Par) and Kenny Perry (USA) finished 1 shot behind Scott McCarron (USA). [Old Course, Broken Sound Club, Boca Raton, FL].
America
Dominion
Played as the inaugural Dominion Charity Classic (Nov 4-6; second of three Charles Schwab Cup playoff events). Scott McCarron (USA) beat Tom Byrum (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole (par-5 18th), to win his second Champions Tour event. [James River Course, The CC of Virginia, Richmond, VA].
America
Principal
Played as the Principal Charity Classic (June 3-5). Second-placed Miguel Ángel Jiménez (Esp) and Bill Andrade (USA) finished 1 shot behind 50-year-old Scott McCarron (USA), who recorded his first Champions Tour win, and first professional victory since 2001. [Wakonda Club, Des Moines, Iowa].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (Mar 29-Apr 1). Second-placed Mike Weir (Can) finished 3 shots behind McCarron (USA). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 8-11; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of John Daly (USA) & Frank Lickliter (USA) finished 2 shots behind defending champions Brad Faxon (USA) & Scott McCarron (USA). [Gold course, Tiburon GC, Naples, FL].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shootout (Nov 17-19; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Winning team of Brad Faxon (USA) & Scott McCarron (USA) beat Carlos Franco (Para) & Scott Hoch (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole. [White course, Trump Natl Doral Resort, Miami, FL].
America
Franklin Templeton
Played as the Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout (Nov 14-16; played over three rounds: 1-alternate shot; 2-better ball; 3-scramble). Second-placed team of David Duval (USA) & Scott Hoch (USA) finished 2 shots behind the winning team of Scott McCarron (USA) & Bruce Lietzke (USA), who shared the $300,000 first prize. [Sherwood CC, Thousand Oaks, nr LA, Calif.].
America
BellSouth
Played as the BellSouth Classic (May 8-11). Second-placed David Duval (USA), Lee Janzen (USA) and Brian Henninger (USA) finished 3 shots behind McCarron (USA). [TPC Sugarloaf, Duluth, Georgia].
America
Freeport-McDermott
Played as the Freeport-McDermott Classic (March 21-24). Second-placed Tom Watson (USA) finished 5 shots behind 30-year-old Scott McCarron (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [English Turn G&CC, New Orleans, LA].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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