Charlie Danielson

Charlie Danielson (born January 16, 1994) is an American professional golfer, who plays on the PGA Tour Canada. He was a highly ranked amateur golfer before turning professional.

Early life

Danielson was born in Osceola, Wisconsin in 1994, to parents Craig and Liz Danielson. Danielson and his two sisters, Lindsay and Casey, were coached by their father. Danielson started golf at a young age. While in high school, he won the Wisconsin State High School Golf Championships in 2010 and 2012..

University of Illinois

Danielson studied Business Management at the University of Illinois from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, he won the individual Big Ten Championship. He was named a second team All-American in 2015, and a first team All-American in 2016. While he was attending the University of Illinois, the team enjoyed great success, winning the Big Ten Championship all four years he attended and placing second in the NCAA Championship in 2013. He represented the United States in the Palmer Cup in 2016.

Professional career

Danielson turned professional in 2016, when he competed in two PGA Tour events, making the cut in both. In 2017, Danielson played on the PGA Tour Canada, but was burdened by a knee injury that ultimately required surgery and cost him the entire 2018 season. In 2019, Danielson continued his play on the PGA Tour Canada and qualified for the 2019 U.S. Open by winning a local qualifying event in Minnesota, and finishing in qualifying position in a sectional qualifying event in Dallas. Danielson shot even par through 36 holes to make the cut, then shot 5-over-par in the remaining two rounds to finish tied for 58th place

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

• Palmer Cup: 2016