Cameron Young's Dad David Is the Reason He Golfs

His dad is still his coach to this day.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 9:15pm

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As Cameron Young heads into the final round of the Masters tied for the lead, he will be supported by his wife Kelsey, their three young children, and his parents, David and Barbara. Cameron's father David is a PGA of America Professional who retired in 2022 after 21 years as the head professional at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. David has been Cameron's swing coach and has caddied for him in major events like the 2019 U.S. Open. Cameron's mother Barbara has also played a big role in his career, caddying for him and providing support as a nutritionist and chauffeur.

Why it matters

Cameron Young's close relationship with his parents, especially his father David, has been instrumental in his rise to the top of professional golf. David's career as a PGA pro provided Cameron access to the sport from a young age, and his continued involvement as a coach and mentor has helped shape Cameron into the player and person he is today.

The details

David Young is a PGA of America Professional who retired in 2022 after 21 years as the head professional at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He has been Cameron's swing coach throughout his career and has caddied for him in major events like the 2019 U.S. Open. Cameron credits his father's dedication and work ethic for inspiring him to pursue golf. Barbara Young, Cameron's mother, has also played a significant role, caddying for him and providing support in various ways.

  • In 2010, David and Barbara brought Cameron to Scotland to golf, which further sparked his passion for the sport.
  • In 2015, Barbara was on the bag for Cameron's win at the Ike Championship and several U.S. Amateur Championships.
  • In 2019, David caddied for Cameron in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open, Cameron's first major championship appearance.

The players

Cameron Young

A professional golfer who is currently tied for the lead heading into the final round of the Masters.

David Young

Cameron's father, a PGA of America Professional who retired in 2022 after 21 years as the head professional at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. He has been Cameron's swing coach and has caddied for him in major events.

Barbara Young

Cameron's mother, who has also played a significant role in his career, caddying for him and providing support in various ways.

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What they’re saying

“I think all the time about how much my parents put into what I do, how much my dad still is involved. I think back about my dad working very long hours. He's a golf pro in New York, and it's a demanding job. He basically worked sun up to sun down all year round. And it just reminds me of the example he set for me of what that looks like.”

— Cameron Young

“He's a dad first and a golfer second, and that's made him focus doing his job efficiently so he can be the dad he wants to be.”

— David Young, Cameron's father

“If he plays well, there is not much to talk about. If he plays okay, we may chat about a few things. If he does not play how he wants to- that's when I just let him vent for a while. It's a really, really easy relationship for us. It's not real tricky. First and foremost, he's my son, and most of the time is spent in that relationship. Every once in a while, we'll do a little work if he needs to. And mostly it's him tinkering, finding something that he thinks works, just making sure it makes sense, and looks OK, and makes sense from a mechanics standpoint.”

— David Young, Cameron's father

“There have been a lot of life changes in about five years when you go from not having a tour card to all of a sudden getting your card and getting married and having three children. It's quite remarkable to me that he's been able to play at this level knowing everything he has on his plate, but he and Kelsey really seem to have a good handle on it, and they're managing it well. It's really great to see him playing like this right now, and to see what a great dad and husband he is, too. The fans don't know that because he's so quiet, but he's a remarkable dad and husband, and we're real proud of him for that.”

— Barbara Young, Cameron's mother

What’s next

Cameron Young will look to continue his strong play in the final round of the Masters as he aims to capture his first major championship title.

The takeaway

Cameron Young's close relationship with his parents, especially his father David, has been instrumental in his rise to the top of professional golf. Their unwavering support and involvement in his career have helped shape him into the player and person he is today.