Cameron Young Looks to Continue Masters Momentum After Players Win

The newly minted Players Championship winner reflects on fatherhood, social media, and his goals for the Masters.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:00pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing in motion, with sharp planes of color and overlapping shapes conveying the power and focus of the athlete's movements.A cubist interpretation of a golfer's swing captures the dynamic energy and precision of Cam Young's game as he prepares to make a run at the Masters title.Augusta Today

Cam Young, the recent winner of the Players Championship, is looking to carry that momentum into the Masters at Augusta National this weekend. Young, a rising star on the PGA Tour, spoke to Town & Country about how fatherhood has changed his approach to golf, why he's stepped away from social media, and what his mindset will be as he competes at the historic major tournament.

Why it matters

Young's victory at the Players Championship was a career-defining moment, and his performance at the Masters could solidify his status as one of the top young talents in golf. As the winners of the Players have gone on to win the Masters in the past two years, Young's success at Augusta would continue that trend and cement his place among the game's elite.

The details

Young, 26, credits fatherhood with making him a more efficient and focused golfer. He no longer spends hours aimlessly practicing, but instead makes better use of his limited time. Young also spoke about the joy of sharing his Players Championship victory with his three young sons, saying their pure happiness at seeing him come home was a humbling reminder of what's truly important. The golfer also revealed that he recently gave up social media, finding it to be a distraction and a source of negativity in his life.

  • Young won the Players Championship in March 2026.
  • The Masters tournament will take place this weekend (April 10-13, 2026).

The players

Cam Young

A 26-year-old professional golfer who recently won the Players Championship, his biggest career victory to date. Young is a rising star on the PGA Tour and is looking to continue his momentum at the upcoming Masters tournament.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Anytime you can put yourself in that kind of situation and find some success, that's another kind of notch or proof that what you're doing is the right stuff.”

— Cam Young

“It almost took that moment to help me with that, because he's just so happy to see me at the end of the day. He doesn't care what I did. He doesn't care about the trophy. He doesn't know. So to see his face just purely because that's what he looks like when I come home every day, that was pretty cool.”

— Cam Young

What’s next

Young will look to continue his strong play at the Masters tournament this weekend, where he hopes to build on the momentum from his Players Championship victory and potentially become the third straight player to win both events in the same year.

The takeaway

Cam Young's rise to the top of the PGA Tour has been fueled by his newfound focus and efficiency as a father, as well as his decision to step away from the distractions of social media. As he prepares for the Masters, Young's ability to maintain that mindset and channel his energy into his golf game could be the key to him achieving further success at one of the sport's most prestigious events.