Talor Gooch has gone from being a promising player on the PGA Tour to an under-the-radar face of LIV Golf in a blink of an eye.
Born and raised just outside of Oklahoma City, Gooch played collegiately at Oklahoma State. Turning professional in 2014, Gooch earned his way to the big time by playing on PGA Tour Canada in 2015 and ’16 before making it onto the now-Korn Ferry Tour in 2017.
Earning his PGA Tour card via the money list, Gooch made 12 of 27 cuts during his 2017-18 rookie season. Slowly gaining momentum and coming into form, Gooch finally broke through at the 2021 RSM Classic for his first PGA Tour win.
Soon after, Gooch joined LIV Golf in early 2022 becoming one of the first PGA Tour players to defect to the Saudi-backed golf league.
Originally a part of the 4 Aces alongside Dustin Johnson, Pat Perez and Patrick Reed, Gooch was signed to the Range Goats for the 2023 season. In April of ’23, Gooch picked up his first LIV win in Adelaide, Australia.
With the win and a long track record of game improvement over the years, don’t be surprised if you see his name among the top of leaderboards at majors this season.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch hits his approach shot on the ninth hole fairway on the Fazio Course during…
Talor Gooch hits his approach shot on the ninth hole fairway on the Fazio Course during the first round of Web.com Tour Q-School at PGA National Resort & Spa on December 10, 2015 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch makes a tee shot on the sixth hole during round one of the Oil…
Talor Gooch makes a tee shot on the sixth hole during round one of the Oil Country Championship at the Glendale Golf and Country Club on July 28, 2016 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch tees off on the 18th hole on the Crooked Cat Course during the final…
Talor Gooch tees off on the 18th hole on the Crooked Cat Course during the final round of Web.com Tour Q-School at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge on December 11, 2016 in Winter Garden, Florida.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the…
Talor Gooch hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the Web.com Tour United Leasing & Finance Championship at Victoria National Golf Club on April 22, 2017 in Newburgh, Indiana.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of the United States prepares to play a shot from the sixth tee during…
Talor Gooch of the United States prepares to play a shot from the sixth tee during the first round of the 2017 U.S. Open at Erin Hills on June 15, 2017 in Hartford, Wisconsin.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch hits the ball on the 18th hole during the third round of the Arnold…
Talor Gooch hits the ball on the 18th hole during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill Club & Lodge.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Sanderson…
Talor Gooch plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson on October 28, 2018 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch plays his shot from the seventh tee during the third round at the Arnold…
Talor Gooch plays his shot from the seventh tee during the third round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 17, 2018 in Orlando, Florida.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during round three…
Talor Gooch of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during round three of the Sony Open In Hawaii at Waialae Country Club on January 13, 2018 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch plays his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the…
Talor Gooch plays his tee shot on the third hole during the final round of the 2018 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 6, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of the United States plays his shot from the sixth tee during the third…
Talor Gooch of the United States plays his shot from the sixth tee during the third round of the Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston on October 12, 2019 in Humble, Texas.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch plays a shot during a practice round prior to The Honda Classic at PGA…
Talor Gooch plays a shot during a practice round prior to The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on February 26, 2019 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch checks his yardage book on the 13th hole green during the final round of…
Talor Gooch checks his yardage book on the 13th hole green during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Torrey Pines South on January 27, 2019 in San Diego, California.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch lines up a shot on the fourth tee during the third round of the…
Talor Gooch lines up a shot on the fourth tee during the third round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson on October 03, 2020 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of the United States looks on during the second round of the Wyndham Championship…
Talor Gooch of the United States looks on during the second round of the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club on August 14, 2020 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of the United States plays a shot on the 17th hole during the third…
Talor Gooch of the United States plays a shot on the 17th hole during the third round of The RSM Classic on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort on November 20, 2021 in St Simons Island, Georgia.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of the United States celebrates with the trophy on the 18th green after winning…
Talor Gooch of the United States celebrates with the trophy on the 18th green after winning during the final round of The RSM Classic on the Seaside Course at Sea Island Resort on November 21, 2021 in St Simons Island, Georgia.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of Team Rangegoats hits an approach shot to the 18th green, surrounded by the…
Talor Gooch of Team Rangegoats hits an approach shot to the 18th green, surrounded by the crowd during the final round of LIV Golf Adelaide golf tournament at Grange Golf Club.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch (center) of RangeGoats GC celebrates on the podium after winning Liv Golf Adelaide at…
Talor Gooch (center) of RangeGoats GC celebrates on the podium after winning Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course on April 23, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia.
Talor Gooch through the years
Talor Gooch of RangeGoats GC poses for a photo with his trophy after winning Liv Golf…
Talor Gooch of RangeGoats GC poses for a photo with his trophy after winning Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course on April 23, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia.
