Cameron Tringale Facts: 22 Things You Didn't Know About The American Golfer

Learn more about American LIV golfer, Cameron Tringale with these facts about his life and career in the game so far...

Cameron Tringale looks on during his LIV Golf unveiling in 2022
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Cameron Tringale is an American golfer who has quietly been going about his business at a very high level for several years. Despite this, many people don't know much about him. Discover more via these facts.

CAMERON TRINGALE FACTS

1. His full name is Cameron Joseph Tringale.

2. His surname is pronounced Trin-gaah-lay.’

3. Tringale was born to Joe Tringale and Robin Mullin on August 24, 1987 in Mission Viejo, California.

4. He has a wife named Tasha, and they have a baby daughter together named Gianna, who was born late 2020.

5. He has a brother – Jon Tringale, who used to play golf at San Jose State – and a sister Alissa Mullin, who is a high school chemistry teacher.

6. Growing up, he wanted to be an actor.

7. He attended Georgia Tech University, graduating with a degree in Management.

8. While at university, he was a three-time NCAA All-American, awarded to the best collegiate golf players in the country.

9. Tringale made his Major debut at the 2009 US Open, in which he missed the cut at Bethpage.

10. While a Freshman, Tringale won the Atlantic Coast Conference championship.

Cameron Tringale hits a drive at the 2009 Walker Cup

Cameron Tringale hits a drive at the 2009 Walker Cup

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11. Tringale represented the US as a member of the Palmer Cup and Walker Cup teams in 2009.

12. The American turned professional in 2009, going on to earn PGA Tour cards for 2010 and 2011 after strong performances in qualifying school. His PGA Tour debut arrived at the 2010 Sony Open.

13. Despite being a pro since 2009, Tringale has only managed one win. That arrived in 2014 when he won the Franklin Templeton Shootout alongside Jason Day.

14. PGA Tour pro, Rickie Fowler and Tringale were roommates back in 2009 at the start of their careers. Fowler, two years younger than Tringale, had a spare bedroom and offered it around, before Tringale eventually took him up on the offer. They roomed together for five years.

Rickie Fowler

Rickie Fowler is the former room mate of Cameron Tringale

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15. Tringale disqualified himself from the 2014 PGA Championship six days after the tournament had finished after realising he had signed an incorrect scorecard. Tringale had originally finished the Major in a share of 33rd. At the 2020 PGA Championship, he once again DQ'd himself after noticing he had signed for a par-3 when he had actually made a four on the eighth hole at TPC Harding Park.

16. His best performance at a Major came at the 2022 US Open, finishing T14th. His brother Jon was his caddie that week.

17. Tringale's highest-ever position in the Official World Golf Ranking arrived in 2022 when he was 44th.

18. Tringale is a Christian, and sponsors a child through Compassion International. He has also donated other winnings of his to charity in his career.

19. Among his bucket-list activities includes doing a skydive and running a marathon.

20. In 2022, Tringale resigned from being a member of the PGA Tour to join the LIV Golf League.

21. During the inaugural season, Tringale signed for Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC.

22. Tringale's favorite vacation spot is "any snowboarding destination."

CAMERON TRINGALE BIO

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Full NameCameron Joseph Tringale
BornAugust 24, 1987 - Mission Viejo, California
Height6ft2in (1.88m)
CollegeGeorgia Tech
Turned Pro2009
Former TourPGA Tour
Current ToursLIV Golf League, Asian Tour
Pro Wins1
Highest OWGR44th (February 2022)
Best Major FinishT14th (2022 US Open)

CAMERON TRINGALE PRO WINS

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TourEventWinning Score
PGA Tour2014 Franklin Templeton Shootout (with Jason Day)-31 (one stroke)
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