GolfSense Picks for Golf Players to Watch in 2023
If you enjoy following the sport of golf, you might be interested in knowing who the top 5 golf players to watch are. The current superstars of the sport are always on the radar, but there are also some who could surpass them in the near future. In this article, we will check out those gleaming with potential in the coming year including players to cover such as Brooks Koepka, Taylor Vilips, Dustin Johnson, and Taylor Pendrith.
Taylor Pendrith
In his first full season on the PGA Tour, Canadian Taylor Pendrith has earned just under $1.4 million. He missed a good chunk of the 2020-21 season and missed the 2021-22 season. During that time, he played at the Open Championship and finished with a 5-under-par 65. Currently ranked 35th in the FedExCup standings, Connors has earned over $3.14 million.
Brooks Koepka
When you think of the top golfers, you may not immediately think of Brooks Koepka. He won the U.S. Open in 2017 and the BMW Championship in 2018. His last major title came at the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club, where he shot a major-championship record-tying 264. His next two PGA Tour starts are at the Northern Trust Golf Tournament and the BMW Championship. If you are looking for an exciting player to watch, Brooks Koepka is your guy.
Taylor Vilips
Vilips has had a busy year. He’s a member of the International Team at the Junior Presidents Cup and has played in a number of prestigious tournaments. He’s still a teenager and hasn’t played a college tournament, but the young star is putting himself in position for big things. He’s also garnered a large number of fans on social media, with his Instagram account now approaching 40,000 followers.
Dustin Johnson
Johnson is one of the top players in the world. He made history by becoming the first American to win five Ryder Cup points since 1979. The three-time major champion has won three tournaments and he is one of the top players in the world. Johnson owes his early golf success to his father, a former club professional. Since 2013, his brother Austin has served as his caddie.
Tony Finau
Tony Finau is a world-renowned American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour and was recently named one of the five best golfers in the world. He has a number of reasons for his choices, and the list includes such players as Tiger Woods, Dustin Johnson, Brook Koepka, and Justin Thomas.
Sahith Theegala
In his first year on the PGA Tour, Sahith Theegala is already making waves. After finishing a season-best 30th in the FedEx Cup standings, the youngster earned over $500,000 in bonus money and an invitation to the Tour Championship. The top 30 also earns exemptions to three major championships and the Players Championship.
Justin Thomas
If you love watching golf, Justin Thomas is one of the top players. Whether you’re watching the Players Championship or the Ryder Cup, he’s a player to keep an eye on. In fact, you’ve probably heard of him. He won the 2018 Players Championship and has since gone on to become the world’s number one player.
