Name: Paul Peterson's global golf journey leads him to PGA TOUR
Uploaded: 2025-09-08T13:00:00.000Z
Duration: 155 s
Description: Paul Peterson traveled to over 40 countries across six continents in pursuit of his professional golf dream. Petersen made it to the PGA TOUR for the first time via the Korn Ferry Tour in 2024, and now sits No. 125 in the FedExCup standings heading into the FedExCup Fall.

In the first round of the 2025 Bank of Utah, Paul Peterson's tee shot on the 152-yard, par-3 17th hole traveled 146 yards to land on the left side of the green, leaving an 18-foot-7-inch putt for birdie, which he sank to bring his score to 5-under par for the round.

Paul Peterson sinks 19-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Bank of Utah

Paul Peterson traveled to over 40 countries across six continents in pursuit of his professional golf dream. Petersen made it to the PGA TOUR for the first time via the Korn Ferry Tour in 2024, and now sits No. 125 in the FedExCup standings heading into the FedExCup Fall.

Paul Peterson's global golf journey leads him to PGA TOUR

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Paul Peterson makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 16th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 4th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 4 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 2 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Paul Peterson makes a 3-foot birdie putt on the par-5 15th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 3M Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Paul Peterson sinks a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at 3M Open

In the opening round of the 2025 Barracuda Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 15 at Barracuda

In the final round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Paul Peterson sinks a 31-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at ISCO Championship

In the final round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Paul Peterson sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at ISCO Championship

In the final round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 10 at ISCO Championship

In the third round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 2nd hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 2 at ISCO Championship

In the second round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, Paul Peterson makes a 24-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole.

Paul Peterson drains a 24-foot birdie putt at ISCO Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 ISCO Championship, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 11 at ISCO Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Paul Peterson nearly aces No. 16 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 17th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

In the third round of the 2025 Rocket Classic, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 5th hole.

Paul Peterson sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at Rocket Classic

In the final round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Paul Peterson sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at RBC Canadian

In the third round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 1st hole.

In the second round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Paul Peterson nearly aces No. 4 at RBC Canadian

In the opening round of the 2025 RBC Canadian Open, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 14th hole.

In the opening round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the opening round of the 2025 Texas Children's Houston Open, Paul Peterson makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-3 9th hole.

Paul Peterson makes 10-foot birdie putt at Houston Open

In the opening round of the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 17th hole.

Paul Peterson slings draw to set up birdie at Mexico Open

In the third round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Paul Peterson gets up-and-down to save birdie at Sony Open

In the third round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Paul Peterson makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Paul Peterson converts birdie putt after hitting nice, flighted tee shot at Sony Open

In the third round of the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, Paul Peterson makes a 21-foot birdie putt on the par-4 5th hole.

Paul Peterson sends in 21-foot birdie putt at Sony Open

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Hear from J.J. Spaun, Keegan Bradley, Cameron Young and more TOUR stars as they self-reflect and give themselves a letter grade to cap off their 2025 PGA TOUR season.
 

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR 

Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

 Check out swings from Team Daly, Team Annika and more dynamic duos in the 2025 PNC Championship.

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Relive some of the most unbelievable shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including gnarly bunker shots, epic hole-outs and lucky breaks.

Craziest shots from 2025 season

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

Family over everything. Watch some of the best family moments over the years at the PNC Championship, featuring Team Woods, Team Daly and others.
 

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

Five-time PGA TOUR Champions winner Rocco Mediate goes in-depth on his unique golf swing, sharing insight on staying true to what works for him, however unconventional.

How I Built This | Rocco Mediate

Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

Relive Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2025 PGA TOUR season through exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Scheffler, his caddie Ted Scott and his competitors. Scheffler won six times in 2025, including the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday, the PGA Championship, The Open Championship and the BMW Championship.

Paul Peterson's global golf journey leads him to PGA TOUR

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

Neal Shipley blind ranks Christmas movies

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Rory McIlroy's best shots of 2025

Players self-grade their 2025 seasons on TOUR

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

One swing from every team at PNC Championship

How I Built This | Boo Weekley

Craziest shots from 2025 season

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

All-time best family moments at the PNC Championship

How I Built This | Rocco Mediate

Best of ‘Golf is Hard’ from 2025

An in-depth look at Scheffler’s 2025 season

Paul Peterson sinks 19-foot birdie putt on No. 17 at Bank of Utah

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 16 at Wyndham

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 4 at Wyndham

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 2 at Wyndham

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 17 at Wyndham

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Paul Peterson sinks a 20-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at 3M Open

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 15 at Barracuda

Paul Peterson sinks a 31-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at ISCO Championship

Paul Peterson sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 14 at ISCO Championship

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 10 at ISCO Championship

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 2 at ISCO Championship

Paul Peterson drains a 24-foot birdie putt at ISCO Championship

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 11 at ISCO Championship

Paul Peterson nearly aces No. 16 at John Deere

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Paul Peterson sinks a 23-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at Rocket Classic

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 17 at Rocket Classic

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

Paul Peterson sinks a 27-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at RBC Canadian

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 1 at RBC Canadian

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

Paul Peterson nearly aces No. 4 at RBC Canadian

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 14 at RBC Canadian

Paul Peterson makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

Paul Peterson makes 10-foot birdie putt at Houston Open

Paul Peterson slings draw to set up birdie at Mexico Open

Paul Peterson gets up-and-down to save birdie at Sony Open

Paul Peterson converts birdie putt after hitting nice, flighted tee shot at Sony Open

Paul Peterson sends in 21-foot birdie putt at Sony Open