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Jay Dean Haas (born December 2, 1953) is an American professional golfer formerly of the PGA Tour who now plays on the PGA Tour Champions.

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Early life and amateur career

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Haas was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in Belleville, Illinois. He attended Wake Forest University and was a member of the NCAA Championship team of the middle 1970s with Curtis Strange and Bob Byman that Golf World has called "the greatest college team of all time".[3] He won the individual championship in 1975.

Professional career

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In 1976, Haas turned professional. He had a solid career on the PGA Tour winning nine times between 1978 and 1993. He had a resurgence in 2003, when he finished in the top 30 on the money list for the first time since 1995 and made the United States Presidents Cup team. The following year he was one of Hal Sutton's two captain's picks for the Ryder Cup and made his third appearance in that event.

Haas was known for being one of the most consistent players on the PGA Tour over the course of his career and ended up playing 799 events.[4] He is only four starts off Mark Brooks' record.[5] He has made the cut 593 times on the PGA Tour, more than any other player.[6] Haas has the distinction of playing in 87 majors without a win, a record until 2021.

Haas was eligible to play in Champions Tour events from the start of the 2004 season and he lost to Hale Irwin by one stroke at the Senior PGA Championship in his first appearance at that level. He was still featured in the top 20 of the Official World Golf Ranking after his 50th birthday. In 2005, he won twice on the Champions Tour, while also continuing to play regularly on the PGA Tour. In April 2006, he won back to back events on the Champions Tour and the following month he won a playoff at the Oak Tree Golf Club with Brad Bryant at the Senior PGA Championship to claim his first senior major and he went on to top the 2006 Champions Tour money list. He was named the Champions Tour Player of the Year in 2006 as well. Haas won the 2008 Charles Schwab Cup to win two out of the last three cups.

After winning the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn in September 2009, Haas won his third senior major and 14th Champions Tour event in October at the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship. He came from 5 strokes behind with a final-round 6-under-par 64 to win by 1 over 54-hole leader Tom Watson. In June 2012, Haas won his 16th title on the Champions Tour, cruising to a five-stroke victory over Larry Mize and Kirk Triplett at the Principal Charity Classic. In October 2016, Haas won the Toshiba Classic in a playoff with Bart Bryant. He became the second-oldest player to win a PGA Tour Champions event at age 62 years, 312 days; the oldest being then Mike Fetchick at 63 years.[7]

At the 2022 Zurich Classic, at the age of 68, he teamed up with his son Bill and became the oldest golfer ever to make the cut.[8]

Personal life

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Haas comes from a distinguished family of golfers. He is a nephew of 1968 Masters winner Bob Goalby, and has several other relations in golf including his second son Bill who has played on the PGA Tour since 2006. His oldest son Jay Jr., brother Jerry Haas, and brother-in-law Dillard Pruitt also played on the PGA Tour.

Haas resides in Greenville, South Carolina.

Awards and honors

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Professional wins (33)

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PGA Tour wins (9)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 Jan 29, 1978 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational −10 (72-64-72-70=278) 3 strokes United States Andy Bean, United States Gene Littler,
United States John Schroeder
2 Jul 12, 1981 Greater Milwaukee Open −14 (68-66-67-73=274) 3 strokes United States Chi-Chi Rodríguez
3 Sep 6, 1981 B.C. Open −14 (67-65-69-69=270) 3 strokes United States Tom Kite
4 Sep 19, 1982 Hall of Fame −8 (70-70-70-66=276) Playoff United States John Adams
5 Oct 3, 1982 Texas Open −18 (63-67-67-65=262) 3 strokes United States Curtis Strange
6 Apr 26, 1987 Big "I" Houston Open −12 (69-69-71-67=276) Playoff United States Buddy Gardner
7 Jan 24, 1988 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic −22 (63-68-69-68-70=338) 2 strokes United States David Edwards
8 Jun 14, 1992 Federal Express St. Jude Classic −21 (68-67-64-64=263) 3 strokes United States Dan Forsman, United States Robert Gamez
9 Oct 17, 1993 H.E.B. Texas Open (2) −21 (68-65-66-64=263) Playoff United States Bob Lohr

PGA Tour playoff record (3–0)

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result
1 1982 Hall of Fame United States John Adams Won with par on second extra hole
2 1987 Big "I" Houston Open United States Buddy Gardner Won with par on first extra hole
3 1993 H.E.B. Texas Open United States Bob Lohr Won with birdie on second extra hole

Other wins (6)

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PGA Tour Champions wins (18)

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Legend
PGA Tour Champions major championships (3)
Other PGA Tour Champions (15)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 Oct 9, 2005 Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn −16 (68-67-65=200) 2 strokes United States Dana Quigley
2 Oct 23, 2005 SBC Championship −14 (67-66-66=199) 2 strokes United States Tom Purtzer
3 Apr 23, 2006 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf −15 (66-68-67=201) 5 strokes United States Peter Jacobsen, United States Craig Stadler
4 Apr 30, 2006 FedEx Kinko's Classic −11 (68-72-65=205) 2 strokes England Mark James, United States Tom Kite
5 May 28, 2006 Senior PGA Championship −5 (68-70-73-68=279) Playoff United States Brad Bryant
6 Oct 15, 2006 Administaff Small Business Classic −17 (65-63-71=199) 5 strokes United States Bruce Lietzke
7 Mar 11, 2007 Toshiba Classic −19 (65-64-65=194) 2 strokes United States R. W. Eaks
8 Apr 22, 2007 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf (2) −9 (68-69-70=207) Playoff United States Tom Kite
9 Jun 10, 2007 Principal Charity Classic −12 (65-67-69=201) 3 strokes United States Brad Bryant, United States R. W. Eaks
10 Jun 24, 2007 Bank of America Championship −13 (71-66-66=203) 3 strokes United States Brad Bryant, United States Leonard Thompson
11 May 25, 2008 Senior PGA Championship (2) +7 (69-72-72-74=287) 1 stroke Germany Bernhard Langer
12 Jun 1, 2008 Principal Charity Classic (2) −10 (70-68-65=203) 1 stroke United States Andy Bean
13 Sep 20, 2009 Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn (2) −18 (62-71-65=198) 2 strokes United States Andy Bean, United States Russ Cochran
14 Oct 4, 2009 Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship −13 (66-70-67-64=267) 1 stroke United States Tom Watson
15 Aug 7, 2011 3M Championship −15 (64-69-68=201) 1 stroke United States Tom Lehman, United States Kenny Perry,
Australia Peter Senior
16 Jun 3, 2012 Principal Charity Classic (3) −16 (66-65-66=197) 5 strokes United States Larry Mize, United States Kirk Triplett
17 Oct 19, 2014 Greater Hickory Kia Classic at Rock Barn (3) −17 (63-67-66=196) 2 strokes United States Joe Durant, United States Kirk Triplett
18 Oct 9, 2016 Toshiba Classic (2) −16 (64-63-70=197) Playoff United States Bart Bryant

PGA Tour Champions playoff record (3–2)

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result
1 2006 Senior PGA Championship United States Brad Bryant Won with par on third extra hole
2 2007 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf United States Tom Kite Won with par on first extra hole
3 2008 Toshiba Classic Germany Bernhard Langer Lost to birdie on seventh extra hole
4 2014 Charles Schwab Cup Championship United States Tom Pernice Jr. Lost to birdie on fourth extra hole
5 2016 Toshiba Classic United States Bart Bryant Won with birdie on first extra hole

Results in major championships

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Tournament 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979
Masters Tournament CUT T47
U.S. Open T54LA T18LA T5 CUT
The Open Championship
PGA Championship T58 T7
Tournament 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
Masters Tournament T17 T31 44 T27 T21 5 T6 T7 CUT T46
U.S. Open T26 CUT T6 T43 T11 T15 CUT T25 CUT
The Open Championship T27 T19 T36 T35 T38
PGA Championship T50 T19 T5 T9 T39 T38 T53 T28 T38 CUT
Tournament 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Masters Tournament 38 T5 T3 T36 T12 T44
U.S. Open CUT T23 T77 CUT T4 T90 T5 CUT T17
The Open Championship T79 T22 T24
PGA Championship CUT T62 T20 14 T8 T31 T61 T40 T3
Tournament 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Masters Tournament T37 CUT T17 48
U.S. Open T12 CUT T9 CUT T37
The Open Championship CUT CUT
PGA Championship T64 CUT T5 T37 CUT T68 CUT
  Top 10
  Did not play

LA = Low amateur
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

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Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts made
Masters Tournament 0 0 1 3 5 9 22 19
U.S. Open 0 0 0 3 5 12 27 18
The Open Championship 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 8
PGA Championship 0 0 1 3 6 9 28 23
Totals 0 0 2 9 16 33 87 68
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 17 (1981 PGA – 1986 Masters)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (1995 Masters – 1995 U.S. Open)

Results in The Players Championship

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Tournament 1977 1978 1979
The Players Championship CUT T57 T9
Tournament 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
The Players Championship T8 T29 T27 WD T29 T55 T7 T50 DQ CUT
Tournament 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
The Players Championship CUT CUT CUT T20 T55 CUT T8 T43 CUT CUT
Tournament 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
The Players Championship CUT T49 T2 T6 T24 CUT
  Top 10
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
WD = withdrew
DQ = disqualified
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Results in World Golf Championships

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Tournament 2003 2004 2005
Match Play QF R64 R16
Championship T54 T43
Invitational T17 T41 T19
  Top 10
  Did not play

QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = Tied

Senior major championships

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Wins (3)

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Year Championship Winning score Margin Runner-up
2006 Senior PGA Championship −5 (68-70-73-68=279) Playoff United States Brad Bryant
2008 Senior PGA Championship (2) +7 (69-72-72-74=287) 1 stroke Germany Bernhard Langer
2009 Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship −13 (66-70-67-64=267) 1 stroke United States Tom Watson

Results timeline

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Results not in chronological order

Tournament 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
The Tradition T23 T20 T14 T3 T17 T10 T5 T13 T31 T3 T52 T54 63 NT
Senior PGA Championship 2 CUT 1 T9 1 T9 T23 T34 T29 T2 T3 T50 T38 CUT T63 NT 75 T64 CUT CUT
Senior Players Championship T18 T3 T17 6 1 T20 T32 T20 T27 T6 T54 T14 T32 T2 27 T52 64
U.S. Senior Open T3 T22 T8 T5 T9 T13 T20 T13 T9 T35 T38 T14 T42 T14 T17 NT T40 T7 T22
Senior British Open Championship T6 T4 T19 T8 T28 T40 NT
  Win
  Top 10
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. national team appearances

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Amateur

Professional

See also

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References

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Jay Haas

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Jay Dean Haas (born December 2, 1953) is an American professional golfer who competed extensively on the PGA Tour before transitioning to the PGA Tour Champions, where he achieved significant success. Haas turned professional in 1976 after a standout amateur career that included winning the 1975 NCAA Division I Championship while at Wake Forest University. Over his 40-plus years on the professional circuit, he amassed nine PGA Tour victories, including the 1980 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic, the 1993 H.E.B. Texas Open, and the 2003 Greater Milwaukee Open, along with three international wins such as the 1991 Mexican Open. His longevity on the PGA Tour is notable, highlighted by his record for the most consecutive cuts made (71 from 1983 to 1985) and participation in 799 events. On the , starting in 2004 at age 50, Haas won 18 tournaments, tying him for ninth all-time on the senior circuit, with highlights including three senior majors: the 2006 and 2008 Senior PGA Championships and the 2009 . He continued competing into his 70s, making a hole-in-one at age 71 during the 2025 season and sharing leads in events like the 2022 . Haas represented the in international team competitions, playing in three Ryder Cups (1983, 1995, 2004), two s (1994, 2003), and the 1975 as an amateur. He captained the winning U.S. team in 2015 at , selecting players like and partnering with his son in father-son events. Born in , , Haas was introduced to by his uncle, 1968 Masters champion Bob Goalby, and later settled in , with his wife Jan, who caddied for him during his 2016 Toshiba Classic victory—his 18th Champions Tour win and first since 2014. His son Bill is also a with multiple wins, and the pair teamed up for a victory in the 2012 Legends of Golf and played together in the 2022 , where Jay made a record 592nd cut.

Early life and amateur career

Early life and family

Jay Haas was born on December 2, 1953, in , , and grew up in nearby . His early exposure to golf came through family ties, particularly his uncle Bob Goalby, a prominent who won the . Haas's interest in the sport was ignited at age seven when he heard the distinctive sound of Goalby's swing, inspiring him to pursue the game. Haas hails from a family deeply connected to golf, with Goalby—his mother's brother—serving as a key influence and mentor. He married Jan Pruitt in 1978, after meeting her at the 1977 tournament in Hilton Head, , where she was vacationing. The couple has two sons: , who followed in his father's footsteps as a on the , and Jay Haas Jr. The Haas family has long been based in the , with Jay and Jan settling in , where they have resided for much of their married life. This move aligned with Haas's professional commitments and allowed the family to integrate into South Carolina's vibrant community, including ties to Jan's brother, former Tour player Dillard Pruitt.

College career and amateur achievements

Haas attended Wake Forest University, where he joined the men's golf team and contributed to its success during the mid-1970s. Under coach Jesse Haddock, the team dominated the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), securing four consecutive titles from 1972 to 1975, with Haas playing a key role in the later victories. In 1975, Haas achieved his most prominent amateur success by winning the individual championship at the Scarlet Course in , finishing at 282 to edge out U.S. Amateur champion by one stroke. That same year, Wake Forest captured the NCAA team title, marking the program's second consecutive national championship following their 1974 win. For his outstanding performance, Haas received the , recognizing him as the top collegiate er in the United States. He also earned three-time honors during his college career. Beyond collegiate events, Haas excelled in national amateur competitions, finishing as low amateur at the 1974 and 1975 U.S. Opens. He represented the on the victorious 1975 Walker Cup team at , , helping secure a 15.5–8.5 win over and . Following these accomplishments, Haas turned professional in 1976.

Professional career

PGA Tour career

Jay Haas turned professional in 1976 following a distinguished amateur career at . His early years on the were marked by perseverance, as he navigated the competitive landscape without a victory in his initial two seasons, including a challenging 1977 rookie campaign where he traveled solo between events. Haas secured his breakthrough win in 1978 at the Andy Williams Open Invitational, launching a career that would yield nine total victories through 1993. Haas's career featured steady performance and notable peaks, exemplified by his 2003 season at age 49, when he achieved a career-high of 17th on September 15 and earned a spot on the victorious U.S. team. His consistency stood out across decades, culminating in a PGA Tour record of 592 cuts made from 799 starts, a testament to his endurance and reliability that surpassed predecessors like . This longevity underscored Haas's reputation as a resilient competitor, with seven top-25 money list finishes and multiple appearances earlier in his tenure. Approaching age 50, Haas transitioned to the in 2004, gradually scaling back his regular schedule while maintaining occasional appearances. A poignant late-career highlight came in 2022 at the , where, at 68 years and 141 days old, he partnered with his son to make the cut—their 7-under 65 in four-ball format securing the milestone and breaking Sam Snead's longstanding record as the oldest player to achieve it in a event. This event marked Haas's 799th start, capping a professional journey defined by durability and family legacy.

PGA Tour Champions career

Jay Haas joined the in 2004 upon turning 50, making his debut at the Senior PGA Championship at . He quickly established himself as a dominant force on the senior circuit, securing 18 victories and amassing over $20 million in career earnings, which ranks him among the tour's all-time top earners. Haas's success included three senior major championships, underscoring his sustained excellence in the post-50 phase of his career. His longevity on the tour has been remarkable, with Haas continuing to compete actively into his 70s; in 2025, at age 71, he played 11 events, achieving a best finish of T19 at the Hoag Classic and earning $85,537. Reflecting on his career in 2024 at age 70, Haas expressed deep gratitude for his ongoing involvement in professional , stating, "It's been a dream. Very blessed to still be around the game," while emphasizing his regular participation on the .

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (9)

Jay Haas achieved nine victories on the PGA Tour during his career, spanning from 1978 to 1993. His first win came at the 1978 Open Invitational, held January 26–29 at Torrey Pines South Course in , , where he posted a total score of 10-under-par 278 to claim victory by three strokes ahead of runners-up , , and John Schroeder. In 1981, Haas captured two titles, beginning with the Greater Milwaukee Open on July 9–12 at Tuckaway Country Club in Franklin, Wisconsin, finishing at 14-under-par 274 for a three-stroke margin over the field. Later that year, he won the B.C. Open from September 3–6 at En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott, New York, again at 14-under-par 270, securing a three-stroke victory. Haas's 1982 season featured back-to-back triumphs. He took the Hall of Fame Classic on September 16–19 at Pinehurst No. 2 in , ending at 8-under-par 276 after defeating in a playoff with par on the second extra hole. The following week, he won the Texas Open from September 30–October 3 at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, , with a dominant 18-under-par 262, three strokes clear of the competition. His sixth victory arrived at the 1987 Big "I" , played April 23–26 at The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course in , where Haas finished at 12-under-par 276, edging Buddy Gardner in a playoff with par on the first extra hole. In 1988, Haas prevailed at the Classic from January 20–24 at Indian Wells Country Club in , carding a 22-under-par 338 over 90 holes for a two-stroke win, setting a record. Haas's eighth PGA Tour title was the 1992 Federal Express St. Jude Classic, held June 11–14 at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee, where he shot 21-under-par 263 to win by three strokes over Dan Forsman and Robert Gamez. His final PGA Tour victory occurred at the 1993 H.E.B. Texas Open on October 14–17 at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio, Texas, finishing at 21-under-par 263 and defeating Bob Lohr in a playoff with a birdie on the second extra hole—marking his second win in the event.

PGA Tour Champions wins (18)

Jay Haas achieved 18 victories on the , spanning from 2005 to 2016, with his triumphs showcasing remarkable longevity and consistency in senior golf. Among these, three were senior major championships, highlighting his prowess in high-stakes events: the in 2006 (won in a playoff) and 2008, and the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship in 2009. His final win came at age 62 in the 2016 Toshiba Classic, making him the second-oldest winner in tour history at that time. The following table details his PGA Tour Champions wins chronologically, including event names, dates, venues, winning scores, margins of victory, and notable aspects:
YearDateEvent NameVenueWinning ScoreMargin/OutcomeNotable Aspects
2005Oct 7-9Rock Barn G&S, Conover, NC200 (-16)2 shotsFirst Champions Tour win
2005Oct 21-23SBC ChampionshipOak Hills CC, , TX199 (-14)2 shotsSecond win in three weeks
2006Apr 21-23 Legends of GolfSavannah Harbor Resort, GA201 (-15)5 shotsTeam event victory
2006Apr 28-30FedEx Kinko's ClassicThe Hills CC, Austin, TX205 (-11)2 shotsBack-to-back wins
2006May 25-28 (major)Oak Tree National, Edmond, OK279 (-5)Playoff (3rd hole)First senior major; defeated Brad Bryant
2006Oct 13-15Administaff Small Business ClassicAugusta Pines GC, Spring, TX128 (-16)5 shotsReduced to 36 holes due to
2007Mar 9-11Toshiba ClassicNewport Beach CC, CA194 (-19)2 shotsWire-to-wire win
2007Apr 20-22 Legends of GolfSavannah Harbor Resort, GA207 (-9)Playoff (1st hole)Defending champion; defeated
2007Jun 8-10Principal Charity ClassicGlen Oaks CC, West Des Moines, IA201 (-12)3 shotsThird win of the season
2007Jun 22-24 ChampionshipNashawtuc CC, Concord, MA203 (-13)3 shotsBack-to-back wins
2008May 22-25 (major)Oak Hill CC, Rochester, NY287 (+7)1 shotSecond Senior PGA title; defeated
2008Jun 1-3Principal Charity ClassicGlen Oaks CC, West Des Moines, IA203 (-10)1 shotRepeat victory at event
2009Sep 18-20Rock Barn G&S, Conover, NC198 (-18)2 shotsRepeat victory at venue
2009Oct 1-4 (major) CC, MD267 (-13)1 shotThird senior major
2011Aug 5-73M ChampionshipTPC Twin Cities, Blaine, MN201 (-15)1 shot
2012Jun 1-3Principal Charity ClassicGlen Oaks CC, West Des Moines, IA197 (-16)5 shotsThird win at this event
2014Oct 17-19Rock Barn G&S, Conover, NC196 (-17)2 shotsFourth win at Rock Barn
2016Oct 7-9Toshiba ClassicNewport Beach CC, CA197 (-16)Playoff (1st hole)18th win; second at event; defeated Bart Bryant; age 62 years, 312 days
These victories underscore Haas's dominance in the mid-2000s, with four wins in and 2007 alone, and his ability to compete into his 60s.

Other wins (6)

Jay Haas achieved six professional wins in events outside the and , spanning individual state opens, invitational tournaments, and team charity competitions. His first professional victory came in the 1976 Open, held at the Country Club of Missouri in Columbia, where he claimed the title shortly after turning pro. In 1982, Haas won the Spalding Invitational at in , an unofficial non-tour event that later evolved into the Callaway Pebble Beach Invitational. Haas captured the 1991 Mexican Open (Abierto Mexicano de Golf) at Club Campestre Chapultepec in , , defeating Ed Fiori by four strokes in a field featuring several professionals but not as an official Tour event. Teaming with , Haas won the 1996 Franklin Templeton Shark Shootout at in , finishing at 29-under par after a scramble format finale that included nine consecutive birdies. In a father-son pairing, Haas and his son triumphed in the 2004 CVS Charity Classic at Rhode Island Country Club in , posting a two-round total of 20-under par to secure the $250,000 purse in this pro-am charity event. Haas and Bill Haas again partnered to win the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in , setting a record at 26-under par with a front-nine birdie streak and an eagle on the 13th hole.

Results in major championships

PGA Tour majors summary

Jay Haas participated in 87 major championships on the PGA Tour, making the cut 68 times and recording nine top-five finishes without securing a victory, a mark that highlights his remarkable longevity and consistency in 's premier events. His earnings from majors totaled $1,793,194. Haas's strongest showings came in the late 1990s, when he posted tied for third finishes at both the and the . Haas's performances varied across the four majors, with his best results in the Masters and . He never won any of the majors but frequently contended, achieving multiple top-10 finishes in three of the four events.
Major ChampionshipAppearancesCuts MadeBest Finish (Year)Top-10 Finishes
2219T3 (1995)3
U.S. Open2721T4 (1995)5
1510T19 (1983)0
2318T3 (1999)4

Senior major championships

Jay Haas debuted in senior major championships at the 2004 Senior PGA Championship, where he finished runner-up to , one stroke behind after missing a birdie putt on the 72nd hole. This strong start marked the beginning of a successful senior major career, during which Haas demonstrated remarkable consistency, particularly in the U.S. Senior Open, where he made the cut in all 16 of his appearances leading into the 2022 edition, extending his streak to 21 consecutive cuts made through the 2025 edition. Haas secured his first senior major victory at the 2006 Senior PGA Championship, defeating Brad Bryant on the third playoff hole at Oak Tree National after both finished at 5-under par. He repeated as champion in that event two years later at the 2008 Senior PGA Championship held at Oak Hill Country Club, carding a total of 7-over 287 to edge Bernhard Langer by one stroke in a tournament noted for its challenging conditions and the highest winning score relative to par in the event's history. His third senior major triumph came at the 2009 Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship, where he overcame a five-stroke deficit with a final-round 6-under 64—tying the course record at Baltimore Country Club—to win by one over Tom Watson. Beyond his victories, Haas's senior major record highlights sustained excellence and durability. From his 2004 debut through 2025, he amassed numerous top-10 finishes across the five senior majors (, , , , and Senior British Open), with his wins representing the pinnacle of those performances. He made the cut in the vast majority of his starts, contributing to his reputation for reliability in high-stakes events.
YearChampionshipFinish
20061st (playoff win over Brad Bryant)
20081st (one stroke over )
20091st (one stroke over Tom Watson)

Other professional results

The Players Championship

Jay Haas competed in The Players Championship, widely regarded as golf's "fifth major" due to its elite field and status as the PGA Tour's flagship event, 29 times during his regular career. His standout performance came in 2003 at , where he co-led after 54 holes and finished tied for second at 11-under-par 277, six strokes behind winner Davis Love III's record-tying final-round 64; Haas earned $711,000 for the runner-up position. Earlier, in 1979, Haas posted a T9 finish at 7-over-par 295 at Sawgrass Country Club. Haas demonstrated consistency across his appearances, making the cut in the majority of his starts and achieving multiple top-10 finishes that underscored his reliability in high-stakes invitational play. His total earnings from the tournament contributed to his overall success, though specific aggregate figures are not publicly detailed beyond individual years.

World Golf Championships

Jay Haas participated in the (WGC) series during the early 2000s, a period coinciding with the later stages of his career as he approached eligibility for the senior tour. The invitational nature of these elite events, which began in 1999, limited his opportunities, but he earned spots through consistent play and prior achievements. His results showcased competitive form in both match-play and stroke-play formats, though he did not contend for titles. Haas's strongest showing was in the match-play discipline, reaching the quarterfinals of the 2003 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship for a tied fifth-place finish. In stroke-play events, his best result was a tied 19th at the 2005 WGC-NEC Invitational, where he carded rounds of 76-69-67-69. These performances highlighted his steady ball-striking and experience on challenging courses during a resurgence that included multiple wins around this time. The following table summarizes Haas's WGC results:
YearTournamentFinish
2003WGC-Accenture Match Play ChampionshipT5
2003WGC-American Express ChampionshipT54
2004WGC-Accenture Match Play ChampionshipT33
2004WGC-American Express ChampionshipT43
2004WGC-NEC InvitationalT41
2005WGC-Accenture Match Play ChampionshipT9
2005WGC-NEC InvitationalT19
No further WGC appearances followed, as Haas transitioned fully to the in 2004 while maintaining limited starts.

National team appearances

Ryder Cup

Jay Haas represented the in three Ryder Cups, in 1983, 1995, and 2004, compiling an individual record of 4 wins, 6 losses, and 2 halves across 12 , earning 5 points for his team. His debut came in 1983 at PGA National Golf Club in , where the U.S. team narrowly defeated 14.5–13.5. Haas went 2–1–1 in four matches, partnering with Tom Watson to win a match 2&1 against and , tying a four-ball with against and Paul Way, and winning another 3&2 with against Brian Waites and Ken Brown before losing his singles 2&1 to Faldo. Haas returned for the 1995 Ryder Cup at Oak Hill Country Club in , a 14.5–13.5 loss for the U.S. to in one of the event's most dramatic finishes. He played four matches, going 1–3–0, with a four-ball win 3&2 with against Ballesteros and David Gilford but losses in two foursomes (3&2 with to and , and 4&2 with against Faldo and ) and a pivotal singles defeat 1 up to Philip Walton, whose victory clinched the Cup for . At age 50, Haas earned a captain's pick for the at in Bloomfield Township, , the oldest U.S. player in event history at that time, as the Americans fell 18.5–9.5 to a dominant European side. He recorded 1–2–1 in four matches, including a win 3&2 with against Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Thomas Levet, a four-ball tie with against and Westwood, a loss 5&4 with DiMarco to and Westwood, and a singles defeat 1 up to .

Presidents Cup and other teams

Jay Haas represented the United States in the Presidents Cup twice as a player, in 1994 and 2003, and later served as the non-playing captain in 2015. In the inaugural 1994 event at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia, the U.S. team defeated the International team 20-12, with Haas posting a 3-2-0 record across five matches. Selected as a captain's pick by Jack Nicklaus for the 2003 Presidents Cup at Fancourt Links in George, South Africa—the oldest player in the field at age 49—Haas recorded 2 wins, 1 loss, and 1 halve in four matches, contributing to the competition's only tie at 17-17. Overall, his playing record in the event stands at 5-3-1. As captain of the 2015 U.S. team at the in , , Haas led his squad to a 15.5-14.5 victory over the International team in a match that came down to the final singles contest. His leadership emphasized team unity and strategic pairings, drawing on his prior experience in the event. Prior to turning professional, Haas competed as an amateur for the U.S. in the 1975 at the , , where the American team won 15.5-8.5. He went undefeated in his matches during the event, which featured future major champions like and . Haas also represented the U.S. senior team in the 2004 UBS Cup at Kiawah Island Golf Resort's Cassique Course, defeating of the Rest of the World team 5 and 3 in singles to help secure a 15.5-12.5 victory. In addition to his three appearances, these contributions highlight his extensive involvement in international team competitions spanning amateur and professional levels.

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