Mason Howell is an American amateur golfer who has already enjoyed several memorable moments during the early stages of his career. Find out more about his life and journey to this point via these facts.
MASON HOWELL FACTS
1. Howell was born in Thomasville, Georgia on June 28, 2007.
2. His parents are called Robb and Lauren. His sister is named Megan.
3. Howell's parents gave him his first set of clubs when he was five years old. The year before, he dressed up as Bobby Jones for Halloween.
4. He grew up playing golf, ping pong, tennis and baseball but quit the latter two when he was 12 to focus on golf. His dad said he grew up with "ridiculously good hand-eye coordination."
5. While a sixth-grader at the Maclay School in Tallahasee, Florida, Howell played for the varsity team - sometimes competing against kids up to six years older. He later went on to play for Brookwood School's varsity team in Thomasville as well.
6. As a 14-year-old, he shot a 13-under 59 at Glen Arven Country Club, the same course at which Harris English grew up playing.
7. In 2022, Howell won the 13-14 category at the Future Masters by reaching 11-under after rounds of 67-67-65. The following year, he won the Billy Horschel Junior Championship, too.
8. Howell advanced to Match Play at the 2024 US Junior Amateur but lost 3&2 in the Round of 64 to China's Zihao Wang.
9. In April 2025, Howell won the Georgia Independent Athletic Association's individual state title while helping his school to its fourth state victory in the past five years.
10. As a high school senior, Howell became the youngest player at the 2025 US Open after winning his local qualifying event with a 64 and then earning co-medallist honors at the Final Qualifying event at Piedmont Driving Club. In the latter, the then-17-year-old shot two rounds of 63 with 18 birdies and 18 pars.
11. Howell has verbally committed to play for the University of Georgia in 2026. His sister is a junior golfer there already while his mom is a UGA alumna. Dad, Rob attended Georgia's law school.
12. His sponsors include Ping, Holderness & Bourne, Footjoy and Titleist. He is represented by Hambric Sports - the same agency as Scottie Scheffler.
13. Howell claimed the 2025 US Amateur title thanks to a resounding 7&6 victory over Jackson Herrington at The Olympic Club. As a result of his win, Howell earned a spot at The Masters, The Open Championship and the US Open in 2026. He was the third-youngest champion in the championship's history at 18 years, three months and one week old.
14. He qualified to play for Team USA at the 2025 Walker Cup at Cypress Point.
MASON HOWELL BIO
Date Of Birth |
June 28, 2007 |
Home Town |
Thomasville, Georgia |
College |
University of Georgia (Verbal Commitment) |
Best WAGR |
362nd |
Amateur Wins |
5 |
Best Major Finish |
MC (2025 US Open) |
MASON HOWELL WINS
- 2021 Hurricane Mid-Season Invitational
- 2022 Future Masters (13-14 Category)
- 2023 Billy Horschel Junior Championship
- 2025 Georgia Independent Athletic Association State Title (Individual)
- 2025 US Amateur
