Professional Golfers that Live in South Florida

South Florida has become a hub for professional golfers, offering favorable weather, world-class courses, and a vibrant golfing community. Many PGA Tour players have chosen to reside in this region, particularly in areas like Jupiter and Palm Beach County. Here are ten notable professional golfers who live in South Florida, along with their major achievements:

Tiger Woods
Residing in Jupiter Island, Tiger Woods is one of the most successful golfers in history, with 82 PGA Tour wins, including 15 major championships. His major victories comprise five Masters Tournaments, four PGA Championships, three U.S. Opens, and three Open Championships.

Rory McIlroy
A resident of Jupiter, Rory McIlroy has secured four major championships: the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championships, and the 2014 Open Championship. He has also held the world number one ranking multiple times.

Brooks Koepka
Living in Jupiter, Brooks Koepka boasts four major titles: back-to-back U.S. Opens in 2017 and 2018, and consecutive PGA Championships in 2018 and 2019. He was the first golfer to win consecutive majors in back-to-back years.

Dustin Johnson
A Jupiter resident, Dustin Johnson has two major championships to his name: the 2016 U.S. Open and the 2020 Masters Tournament. He has spent considerable time as the world number one golfer.

Justin Thomas
Also residing in Jupiter, Justin Thomas won the 2017 PGA Championship and has been a consistent presence in the top ranks of the Official World Golf Ranking.

Rickie Fowler
Living in Jupiter, Rickie Fowler has five PGA Tour wins and has finished in the top five of all four major championships, including a runner-up finish in the 2014 U.S. Open and Open Championship.

Gary Player
A longtime resident of South Florida, Gary Player is one of golf’s greatest, with nine major championships, including three Masters Tournaments, three Open Championships, two PGA Championships, and one U.S. Open.

Ernie Els
Residing in Jupiter, Ernie Els has four major titles: two U.S. Opens (1994, 1997) and two Open Championships (2002, 2012). He has over 70 professional wins worldwide.

Nick Price
A South Florida resident, Nick Price has three major championships: the 1992 and 1994 PGA Championships and the 1994 Open Championship. He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003.

Keegan Bradley
Living in Jupiter, Keegan Bradley won the 2011 PGA Championship, becoming one of the few golfers to win a major in their debut appearance.

These golfers have chosen South Florida not only for its favorable climate and golfing facilities but also for the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community of fellow professionals. The region’s appeal continues to attract top talent, solidifying its status as a premier destination for golfers.