English · Leeds, England · Born 5 July 1987English professional golfer who became the first Englishman to win the Masters Tournament in 20 years when he claimed the green jacket at Augusta National in 20
Danny Willett became only the second English golfer to win the Masters when he triumphed at Augusta in 2016, memorably helped by Jordan Spieth's famous collapse at the 12th hole. His victory came after a week when his brother published an ill-timed anti-American Ryder Cup article, making the aftermath complicated. Nevertheless, Willett's Masters victory — achieved with a composed final round — is a landmark for English golf.
Famous For
2016 Masters Tournament victory
Playing Style
How They Played
Accurate iron player with strong short game
Legacy
Lasting Impact
First Englishman to win Masters since Nick Faldo in 1996
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Masters Tournament (2016)
- DP World Tour Championship (2021)
- Omega European Masters (2015)
- Nedbank Golf Challenge (2014)
- BMW International Open (2012)
Career Journey
Timeline
2008
📌 Turned professional
2012
🏆 BMW International Open victory
2012
🏆 BMW International Open victory - first European Tour win
2014
🏆 Nedbank Golf Challenge victory
2015
🏆 Omega European Masters victory
2016
🏆 Masters Tournament victory
2016
🎯 Reached career-high world ranking of 9th
2016
🎯 Made Ryder Cup debut at Hazeltine
2021
🏆 DP World Tour Championship victory