USAFollowing a glittering amateur career, during which he was ranked No.1 while winning the U.S. Amateur, Uihlein won three times as a pro before joining the LIV Golf League. Uihlein led LIV Golf in driving distance average in 2023, with his best finish an individual second place. He enjoyed a stellar first year in the LIV Golf Invitational Series in 2022, earning third place in the season-long Individual Champion standings. And in case you’re wondering, it’s pronounced “You-line”!
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? My dad
Golfer you most admire? Ernie Els – his demeanor and global presence
Number of holes-in-one? 8
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Old Sandwich
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? Winning the U.S. Am
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Shooting 60 with Ernie Els at Dunhill Links
Your perfect golf shot? A 5-yard cut off the tee 330 down the middle
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? Bubba's length/accuracy combo
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? A draw with a driver
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? The places you travel to
Stats
Finished third in season-long Individual Champion standings in 2022 LIV Golf season.
Winner of three events since turning pro in 2011.
Runner-up to Cameron Smith in LIV Golf Invitational Chicago.
Lost to Smash GC teammate Brooks Koepka on third hole of playoff in LIV Golf Invitational Jeddah.
Former No. 1-ranked amateur player.
Won the 2010 U.S. Amateur.
In June 2018, ranked a career-best 48th in the world.
Has spent more than 125 weeks of his career inside the world’s top 100.
Played collegiately at Oklahoma State and was named the Ben Hogan Award winner in his junior year.
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 1
Best finish:
Top 10s:
Cuts made: 0
PGA Championship
Starts: 3
Best finish:
Top 10s:
Cuts made: 0
U.S. Open
Starts: 3
Best finish: 48th (2018)
Top 10s:
Cuts made: 1
Open Championship
Starts: 4
Best finish: 44th (2017)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 2