In May, the Korn Ferry Tour announced modifications to the 2020 schedule and a fall calendar of events that would be part of a one-time, combined 2020-21 Korn Ferry Tour season. The adjustments resulted in the loss of a graduating class via the Korn Ferry Tour in 2020. In turn, Rafael Campos, who played fewer than 10 events in 2019-20, was the only rookie on the PGA TOUR at the start of the 2020-21 season.
Rookies
ROOKIE DEFINITION
A player’s rookie season ("Rookie Year") is defined as the season in which he becomes a PGA TOUR member (including Special Temporary Members) and plays in 10 or more events as a member or finishes in the Top 125 on the Official FedExCup Points List or Non-Member FedExCup Points List, whichever occurs first.
ROOKIES (3)
| Player | PGA TOUR status | Flag | Birthplace | Residence | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campos, Rafael | Top 50 from 2019 Korn Ferry Tour | PRI | San Juan, Puerto Rico | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | VCU |
| Higgo, Garrick | Tournament winner | RSA | Johannesburg, South Africa | Stellenbosch, South Africa | UNLV |
| Zalatoris, Will | Special Temporary Member | USA | San Francisco, California | Dallas, Texas | Wake Forest |
FIRST-YEAR MEMBER DEFINITION
A new member (including Special Temporary Members) shall not be eligible for the PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year if he has previously played in more than seven (7) Official PGA TOUR Money events as a professional in any prior season.
FIRST-YEAR MEMBERS (2)
| Player | Path to the PGA TOUR | Flag | Birthplace | Residence | College | Age (9/10/2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon, Will | 2019-20 Non-Member FedExCup Points | USA | Davidson, North Carolina | Charlotte, North Carolina | Vanderbilt | 24 years, 44 days |
| van Rooyen, Erik | 2019-20 Non-Member FedExCup Points | RSA | Bellville, South Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa | Minnesota | 30 years, 201 days |
ROOKIE WINNERS - FedExCup era (2007-present)
| Player | Rookies |
|---|---|
| Viktor Hovland | 2020 Puerto Rico Open |
| Collin Morikawa | 2019 Barracuda Championship |
| Matthew Wolff | 2019 3M Open |
| Martin Trainer | 2019 Puerto Rico Open |
| Adam Long | 2019 Desert Classic |
| Cameron Champ | 2018 Sanderson Farms Championship |
| Aaron Wise | 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson |
| Satoshi Kodaira | 2018 RBC Heritage |
| Austin Cook | 2017 The RSM Classic |
| Xander Schauffele (2) | 2017 TOUR Championship |
| Grayson Murray | 2017 Barbasol Championship |
| Xander Schauffele | 2017 The Greenbrier Classic |
| Wesley Bryan | 2017 RBC Heritage |
| Mackenzie Hughes | 2016 The RSM Classic |
| Cody Gribble | 2016 Sanderson Farms Championship |
| Si Woo Kim | 2016 Wyndham Championship |
| Smylie Kaufman | 2015 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open |
| Emiliano Grillo | 2015 Frys.com Open |
| Nick Taylor | 2014 Sanderson Farms Championship |
| Chesson Hadley | 2014 Puerto Rico Open |
| Jordan Spieth | 2013 John Deere Classic |
| Derek Ernst | 2013 Wells Fargo Championship |
| Russell Henley | 2013 Sony Open in Hawaii |
| Charlie Beljan | 2012 Children's Miracle Network Classic |
| Jonas Blixt | 2012 Fry's.com Open |
| Ted Potter, Jr. | 2012 The Greenbrier Classic |
| John Huh | 2012 Mayakoba Golf Classic |
| Keegan Bradley (2) | 2011 PGA Championship |
| Scott Stallings | 2011 The Greenbrier Classic |
| Chris Kirk | 2011 Viking Classic |
| Keegan Bradley | 2011 HP Byron Nelson Championship |
| Brendan Steele | 2011 Valero Texas Open |
| Charl Schwartzel | 2011 Masters Tournament |
| Jhonattan Vegas | 2011 Bob Hope Classic |
| Rory McIlroy | 2010 Quail Hollow Championship |
| Derek Lamely | 2010 Puerto Rico Open |
| Marc Turnesa | 2008 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open |
| Dustin Johnson | 2008 Turning Stone Resort Championship |
| Chez Reavie | 2008 RBC Canadian Open |
| Andres Romero | 2008 Zurich Classic of New Orleans |
| George McNeill | 2007 Frys.com Open |
| Brandt Snedeker | 2007 Wyndham Championship |
| Henrik Stenson | 2007 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship |
ROOKIES BY SEASON - FedExCup era (2007-present)
| Season | Rookies | Winners | TOUR Championship |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 3 | -- | -- |
| 2019-20 | 21 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | 22 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017-18 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016-17 | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015-16 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014-15 | 24 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-14 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 26 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 | 35 | 6 | 1 |
| 2010 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 25 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 | 27 | 3 | 1 |