Nick Taylor Bio
Nicholas Alexander Bruce Taylor, known professionally as Nick Taylor, is a Canadian professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour. Born on April 14, 1988, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Taylor turned professional in late 2010 and has since won five times on the PGA Tour. He is best known for his dramatic 2023 victory at the RBC Canadian Open, where he became the first Canadian citizen to win the national championship since 1954.
Before reaching the PGA Tour, Taylor built one of the strongest amateur résumés in Canadian golf history, highlighted by a 2007 Canadian Amateur title and a record-setting round at the 2009 U.S. Open. He represented Canada in professional team competitions and has remained a steady presence in the sport’s top tier.
Early Life and Background
Nicholas Alexander Bruce Taylor was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and his family moved to Abbotsford, British Columbia, when he was three years old. He began playing golf at the age of 10 at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club, the course he still considers his home club. Taylor attended Yale Secondary School, where he and his teammates won back-to-back British Columbia provincial golf championships.
After high school, Taylor accepted a golf scholarship to the University of Washington in Seattle. He graduated with a degree in economics while competing for the Washington Huskies men’s golf team. During his collegiate career, he was twice named a Ping All-American and won back-to-back Pac-10 Golfer of the Year honors in 2009 and 2010.
Path to Professional Golf
Taylor’s amateur career peaked in 2007 when, at age 19, he won the Canadian Amateur Championship at Riverside Country Club in Saskatoon, defeating Michael Knight in a two-hole playoff. Later that summer, he advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2007 U.S. Amateur at the Olympic Club, eliminating future PGA Tour winner Jamie Lovemark before falling to eventual champion Colt Knost.
In May 2008, Taylor tied for second at the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship, three strokes behind champion Kevin Chappell. The following year, he shot a 65 in the second round of the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, setting the record for the lowest round by an amateur in U.S. Open history. That performance helped him earn the 2009 Mark H. McCormack Medal as the top-ranked amateur in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, and in 2010 he received the Ben Hogan Award as the best collegiate golfer in the United States.
Nick Taylor Career
Early Career (2010–2013)
After turning professional in late 2010, Taylor made his professional debut at the Russell Brewing VGT Tour Championship on the Vancouver Golf Tour. He played PGA Tour Canada from 2011 to 2013, posting 10 top-10 finishes in 25 starts. In 2013, he finished seventh on the Order of Merit and advanced through the Web.com Tour qualifying school, finishing 11th to earn status for the 2014 season.
He spent the 2014 Web.com Tour regular season finishing 69th before moving up to 23rd in the Web.com Tour Finals, which secured his PGA Tour card for the 2014–15 season.
PGA Tour Breakthrough (2014–15 Season)
Taylor made his PGA Tour debut at the 2014 Frys.com Open and earned his first victory just one month later at the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson. He finished at 16 under par and became the first Canadian-born player to win on the PGA Tour in seven years, a span dating back to Mike Weir’s 2007 victory. The win earned him a spot in the 2015 PGA Championship, where he tied for 68th.
He finished his inaugural PGA Tour season with one win, 17 cuts made in 28 starts, and 101st place in the FedEx Cup standings.
Second PGA Tour Victory (2019–20 Season)
After several seasons of limited success, Taylor broke through again in February 2020 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He entered the final round with a one-shot lead over Phil Mickelson and shot a 70 in windy conditions to win by four strokes over Kevin Streelman at 19 under par. The victory qualified him for his first Masters Tournament.
He finished the 2019–20 season with three top-25 finishes in 18 events, ending 48th in the FedEx Cup race.
Canadian Open Triumph (2022–23 Season)
Taylor opened the 2022–23 season with a tied-sixth finish at the Fortinet Championship and later finished tied for seventh at the Sony Open in Hawaii. In February 2023, he finished runner-up at the WM Phoenix Open, two strokes behind Scottie Scheffler, which moved him to a career-high 73rd in the world ranking. He and fellow Canadian Adam Hadwin also finished second at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
The defining moment came at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf & Country Club. Taylor carded a tournament-low 63 in the third round and a 66 in the final round to tie Tommy Fleetwood. In the four-hole playoff, both players birdied the first and parred the next two. On the par-5 fourth hole, Taylor holed a 72-foot eagle putt to win, becoming the first Canadian citizen to capture the national open since 1954 and the first born in Canada to do so since 1914.
Fourth PGA Tour Victory (2024 Season)
After a slow start to the 2024 season, Taylor captured his fourth PGA Tour title at the WM Phoenix Open. He defeated Charley Hoffman with a birdie on the second playoff hole, continuing a late-career run of clutch performances.
Fifth PGA Tour Victory (2025 Season)
Taylor opened the 2025 PGA Tour season with a victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii, defeating Nico Echavarría in a playoff. The win marked his fifth PGA Tour title and continued his strong form following the 2023 and 2024 successes.
Driving Style and Strengths
Taylor is recognized for his composed ball-striking and a steady temperament that has produced strong performances in windy coastal conditions. His accurate iron play and putting under pressure, highlighted by the 72-foot eagle putt at the 2023 Canadian Open, have defined his late-career surge.
Notable Events and Milestones
Taylor’s career milestones include the 2009 U.S. Open amateur scoring record, the 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am win, the historic 2023 RBC Canadian Open playoff eagle, and his fifth PGA Tour title at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii. He remains one of the most successful Canadian golfers of his generation.
Nick Taylor Career Wins
Nicholas Alexander Bruce Taylor has recorded five PGA Tour victories, plus additional titles on PGA Tour Canada, the Web.com Tour, and the Vancouver Golf Tour. His PGA Tour wins span from 2014 to 2025 and include signature moments at Sanderson Farms, Pebble Beach, Phoenix, Oakdale, and Waialae.
PGA Tour Highlights
Taylor’s first PGA Tour win came at the 2014 Sanderson Farms Championship. His second arrived at the 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, his first full-strength field victory. The 2023 RBC Canadian Open delivered his third title and the most dramatic finish of his career, with a 72-foot playoff eagle. He added a fourth win at the 2024 WM Phoenix Open and a fifth at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii. He holds a perfect 3-0 record in PGA Tour playoffs.
Other Wins and Performances
Taylor won on the Vancouver Golf Tour in 2010 and recorded 10 top-10 finishes during his PGA Tour Canada tenure from 2011 to 2013. He also earned status on the Web.com Tour before graduating to the PGA Tour in 2014.
Nick Taylor Family
Family Background and Personal Life
Taylor grew up in Abbotsford, British Columbia, after moving from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and began his golf journey at Ledgeview Golf and Country Club. He is married to his wife, Andie, and the couple has been part of his support system throughout his professional career. His Canadian roots and family support have been central to his development as a player.
2025 Season Performance
Nicholas Alexander Bruce Taylor opened the 2025 PGA Tour season with a victory at the Sony Open in Hawaii, defeating Nico Echavarría in a playoff to claim his fifth career PGA Tour title. The win continued the momentum he built with victories at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open and the 2024 WM Phoenix Open.
Coming off one of the strongest stretches of his career, Taylor entered 2025 ranked among the top Canadian players on Tour. His victory in Hawaii reinforced his reputation as a clutch performer, particularly in playoff situations where he has yet to lose on the PGA Tour.
With a full season ahead and his confidence at a career high, Taylor will look to add to his win total, compete in major championships, and represent Canada in international team events.