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Will Zalatoris is an American professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour. He became prominent through runner-up finishes in major championships, including the Masters, the PGA Championship, and the U.S. Open, establishing a record of contention before securing a regular PGA Tour victory. His first tour title came at the 2022 FedEx St.
Jude Championship, where he won a playoff against Sepp Straka.
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Why is Will Zalatoris known for major-championship runner-up finishes?
He finished second at the 2021 Masters behind Hideki Matsuyama, lost a playoff to Justin Thomas at the 2022 PGA Championship, and finished second again at the 2022 U.S. Open. Those results established him as a frequent contender before his first PGA Tour win. [PGA TOUR profile](https://www.pgatour.com/player/47483/Will-Zalatoris/bio) [U.S. Open profile](https://victory.usopen.com/content/us-open/players/47483.html)
What was Will Zalatoris's first professional victory?
His first professional win came at the 2020 TPC Colorado Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour. His first PGA Tour victory followed at the 2022 FedEx St. Jude Championship. [U.S. Open profile](https://victory.usopen.com/content/us-open/players/47483.html)
Where did Will Zalatoris play college golf?
Zalatoris played college golf at Wake Forest University. Before turning professional in 2018, he was coached by David Price, a PGA of America Hall of Fame inductee. [PGA TOUR profile](https://www.pgatour.com/player/47483/Will-Zalatoris/bio)
What happened to Will Zalatoris at the 2022 PGA Championship?
He tied Justin Thomas at 5-under par after 72 holes at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa. Thomas then won the three-hole aggregate playoff, giving Zalatoris another major runner-up finish. [PGA Championship results](https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/2022/pga-championship/R2022033)
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