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Sudarshan Yellamaraju

Sudarshan Yellamaraju is a Canadian professional golfer on the PGA Tour.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Sudarshan Yellamaraju is a Canadian professional golfer on the PGA Tour, born in India and raised in Winnipeg. He turned professional in 2021 and earned his PGA Tour card for the 2026 season after winning his first pro event on the Korn Ferry Tour.

What it is

Sudarshan Yellamaraju is a 24-year-old Canadian golfer who plays left-handed and is largely self-taught. He developed his game by studying online videos of top players like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and turned professional in 2021 after growing up in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Why it matters

Yellamaraju's rapid rise from developmental tours to a top-5 finish at The Players Championship in his PGA Tour rookie season highlights a new pathway for Canadian golfers. His success underscores the impact of self-directed learning and the strength of Canada's golf development system.

Key details

Born in Visakhapatnam, India, he moved to Canada at age four. He won his first professional title at the 2025 The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour, then secured PGA Tour membership by finishing 19th on that tour's points list. His top-5 at The Players Championship drew national attention.

In short

  • Canadian golfer, born in India, raised in Winnipeg.
  • Self-taught, turned pro in 2021.
  • First pro win: 2025 The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic.
  • Top-5 finish at The Players Championship in 2026 rookie season.
Canadian angle

He represents Canada professionally and is based in Canadian golf development pathways after moving to Winnipeg as a child.

Quick questions

Who is Sudarshan Yellamaraju?
A Canadian professional golfer on the PGA Tour, born in India and raised in Winnipeg.
How did he reach the PGA Tour?
He earned his PGA Tour card by finishing 19th on the Korn Ferry Tour points list for the 2025 season.
What is notable about his golf background?
He is largely self-taught, developing his swing by studying YouTube videos of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudarshan_Yellamaraju
    Supports: Birth date, Canadian nationality, professional golf status, tours played, first pro win, and PGA Tour membership timeline.
  2. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/60386/sudarshan-yellamaraju
    Supports: Country, birthplace, turned pro year, current tour status, and player profile details.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/golf/player/_/id/5143175/sudarshan-yellamaraju
    Supports: Canadian identity, rookie status, and top-5 finish at The Players Championship.
  4. The Fried Egg — https://www.thefriedegg.com/articles/pga-tour-rookie-sudarshan-yellamaraju-bio-facts
    Supports: Move to Canada, developmental tour history, and self-taught background.
  5. PGA Championship — https://www.pgachampionship.com/player/sudarshan-yellamaraju
    Supports: Age, turned pro year, hometown, and self-taught playing style.