Ricky Castillo
American professional golfer (born 2001)
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Ricky Castillo (born August 28, 2001) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour.
United States| Ricky Castillo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | August 28, 2001 Yorba Linda, California, U.S. | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) | ||
| Sporting nationality | United States | ||
| Residence | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Career | |||
| College | University of Florida | ||
| Turned professional | 2023 | ||
| Current tour | PGA Tour | ||
| Former tour | Korn Ferry Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 2 | ||
| Highest ranking | 95 (March 8, 2026)[1] (as of March 8, 2026) | ||
| Number of wins by tour | |||
| PGA Tour | 1 | ||
| Korn Ferry Tour | 1 | ||
| Best results in major championships | |||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2020 | ||
| The Open Championship | DNP | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Early life
Born in Yorba Linda, California, Castillo began playing golf as a young child and attended Valencia High School in Placentia, California.[2]
Amateur career
Castillo earned an exemption into the 2020 U.S. Open at Winged Foot,[3] but missed the cut.[4] From October 7 to November 4, 2020, Castillo was number one on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.[5]
Castillo attended the University of Florida in 2019.[5] As a freshman in 2020, he was honored with both the NCAA Division I Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award and SEC Freshman of the Year honors.[6]
Castillo also represented the United States in team events at the Walker Cup (helping the U.S. win in 2021) and the Arnold Palmer Cup.[7]
In 2023, Castillo played on the Florida Gators team that won the NCAA Golf Championship.[8]
Professional career
Following his collegiate career, Castillo turned professional in 2023.[9] He initially earned conditional status on the Korn Ferry Tour through PGA Tour University and, in his debut, won the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open in June 2023.[10] He later earned a PGA Tour card for the 2024–25 season.[11]
In March 2025, Castillo took the place of Victor Perez in the 2025 Players Championship after the French golfer withdrew due to a back injury.[12]
In March 2026, Castillo won the Puerto Rico Open for his first PGA Tour title.[13]
Amateur wins
Professional wins (2)
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8, 2026 | Puerto Rico Open | −17 (68-68-68-67=271) | 1 stroke |  Chandler Blanchet |
Korn Ferry Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 18, 2023 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open | −19 (67-62-66-66=261) | Playoff |  Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Kyle Jones |
Korn Ferry Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open | Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Kyle Jones |
Won with par on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |
| PGA Championship | |
| U.S. Open | CUT |
| The Open Championship | NT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
NT = No tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Results in The Players Championship
| Tournament | 2025 |
|---|---|
| The Players Championship | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
U.S. national team appearances
Amateur
- Junior Ryder Cup: 2018 (winners)
- Walker Cup: 2021 (winners)
- Arnold Palmer Cup: 2020, 2021 (winners)
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