Maverick McNealy is in contention at Aronimink Golf Club through 36 holes of the 2026 PGA Championship. The 30-year-old from Stanford, California, is a Stanford University graduate who turned professional in 2017 and has steadily built one of the more consistent résumés on the PGA TOUR.
Maverick McNealy: Fast Facts
- Full Name: Maverick McNealy
- Born: November 7, 1995 (Age 30)
- Hometown: Stanford, California
- Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
- College: Stanford University
- Turned Professional: 2017
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Background
McNealy was one of the most decorated amateur golfers in Stanford history.
He was a three-time, first-team All-American, '15 Haskins award, '15 Nicklaus award, '17 Byron Nelson award, '17 Ben Hogan award. Eleven collegiate victories, second-lowest single-season scoring average in NCAA history.
Tied the Stanford University record for lowest 18-hole score (61).
Member of the 2015 and 2017 U.S. Palmer Cup teams.
Turned professional in 2017 and has been a full-time PGA TOUR member since, building his game steadily across multiple seasons into a reliable presence in major championship fields.
PGA Championship History
McNealy has made five appearances at the PGA Championship, with his best result coming at Valhalla in 2024.
| Year | Course | Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kiawah Island | MC | 78-73 (+7) |
| 2022 | Southern Hills CC | T-75 | 73-71-78-73 (+15) |
| 2023 | Oak Hill CC | MC | 78-73 (+11) |
| 2024 | Valhalla GC | T-23 | 66-72-69-67 (-10) |
| 2025 | Quail Hollow Club | T-33 | 70-72-69-73 (E) |
Career PGA Championship Earnings: $290,480
Cuts Made: 3 of 5
Best Finish: T-23 (2024, Valhalla)
Lowest Round: 66 (Round 1, 2024 Valhalla)
2026 Season
McNealy has posted consistent results across a full 2026 schedule heading into Aronimink:
| Tournament | Result |
|---|---|
| Sony Open in Hawaii | T-24 |
| Farmers Insurance Open | 10th |
| WM Phoenix Open | T-13 |
| AT&T Pebble Beach | T-29 |
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | T-13 |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T-32 |
| Valero Texas Open | T-21 |
| Masters Tournament | T-18 |
| RBC Heritage | T-16 |
| Truist Championship | T-37 |
His T-18 at the 2026 Masters — closing with a 67 at Augusta — is his best major championship result to date. He ranked 5th around the greens and 14th in putting that week, categories that have emerged as strengths in 2026.
