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While Russell Henley might not share the same superstar status as prominent golfers like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau, he has certainly carved out a notable career.
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Nevertheless, the golfer from Macon, Georgia, has built an impressive career in professional golf, establishing himself as one of the top American talents in recent memory. Henley notably participated in the Ryder Cup in 2025, competing alongside many of golf’s elite players. A potential career revival appears to be on the horizon for the former Georgia standout, who was once considered a rising star over ten years ago.
Given his talent, has Henley succeeded in winning any major tournaments? He possesses clear golfing prowess, characterized by powerful drives and a refined touch around the greens. But have these skills been sufficient for him to claim golf’s most prestigious championships?
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Russell Henley: Has He Claimed a Major Title?
To date, Henley has not secured a major championship victory. However, his career includes two top-five and five top-10 finishes. His most impressive major performance came at the 2023 Masters, where he finished tied for fourth place with a total score of 281, seven-under-par.
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Russell Henley’s PGA Tour Victories
Making his PGA Tour debut in 2013 at just 23 years old, Henley quickly established himself. He achieved a remarkable three-stroke victory at the Sony Open in Hawai’i during his very first Tour event, setting new records in the process.
His outstanding performance of 256, twenty-four under par, shattered the Sony Open scoring record by four shots. This score also ranked as the second-lowest 72-hole tournament total in PGA Tour history, surpassed only by Tommy Armour III’s achievement at the 2003 Valero Texas Open.
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Since his initial success, Henley has accumulated an additional four PGA Tour victories. His most recent triumph occurred at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he successfully fended off competitors, notably Collin Morikawa, to claim the title at Bay Hill, Florida.
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Russell Henley’s Performance History at The Masters
|
Year |
Result |
|
2013 |
CUT |
|
2014 |
T-31 |
|
2015 |
21 |
|
2017 |
T-11 |
|
2018 |
T-15 |
|
2022 |
T-30 |
|
2023 |
T-4 |
|
2024 |
T-38 |
|
2025 |
CUT |
Russell Henley’s Major Tournament Results
|
Year |
Masters |
PGA Championship |
U.S. Open |
British Open |
|
2010 |
— |
— |
T-16* |
— |
|
2011 |
— |
— |
T-42 |
— |
|
2012 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
2013 |
CUT |
CUT |
CUT |
T-73 |
|
2014 |
T-31 |
CUT |
T-60 |
CUT |
|
2015 |
21 |
T-12 |
T-20 |
CUT |
|
2016 |
— |
T-22 |
— |
CUT |
|
2017 |
T-11 |
T-71 |
T-27 |
T-37 |
|
2018 |
T-15 |
T-50 |
T-25 |
CUT |
|
2019 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
2020 |
— |
T-37 |
— |
— |
|
2021 |
— |
T-71 |
T-13 |
CUT |
|
2022 |
T-30 |
T-60 |
CUT |
T-62 |
|
2023 |
T-4 |
CUT |
T-14 |
CUT |
|
2024 |
T-38 |
T-23 |
T-7 |
5 |
|
2025 |
CUT |
CUT |
T-10 |
T-10 |