Haotong Li majors timeline: Breaking down Chinese golfer's history of finishes at Masters and more

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Haotong Li has shown impressive form, finishing fourth at the 2025 Open Championship and making a strong start at the 2026 Masters. His recent performances suggest he could soon secure a major victory.

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Haotong Li started red hot at the 2026 Masters, making a charge up the leaderboard and into contention despite Rory McIlroy's early dominance. Could it just be a matter of time until Li breaks through?

The Chinese-born golfer put himself back on the map with a strong showing at the 2025 Open Championship, finishing fourth, and he carried that momentum all the way to Augusta.

If not at the Masters, Li could be emerging as a viable contender to win in any major setting.

Here's what you need to know about Li's history in majors and at the Masters.

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Has Haotong Li won a major?

Li has never won a major in his career. He has four wins on the European Tour, including one from 2025, but none on the PGA Tour.

Li actually didn't participate in a major in 2023 or 2024, and the 2026 Masters is his first major start in an event other than the Open Championship since 2020. After a top-four finish at the Open in 2025 and such an impressive showing at the Masters, it looks like he might be here to stay.

Li is chasing his third career top-five finish in a major, as he finished third at the Open in 2017. Before 2026, Li's last Masters appearance was all the way back in 2019.

How old is Haotong Li?

Li is 30 years old. He is set to turn 31 on Aug. 3.

While not necessarily as young as most up-and-coming golfers, Li is just starting to re-emerge as a viable contender in majors and seems to be playing the best golf of his career.

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Haotong Li Masters history

Li only made two Masters starts before 2026, with both coming in the previous decade:


Year	Finish
2018	T-32nd
2019	T-43rd

Li made the cut in each of his first two Masters appearances and did so again in 2026, making the Masters the only major in which he has never missed the cut.

The first Masters round of Li's career went his way, as he shot a 69 to finish the day tied for fourth, but a 76 in the second round moved him out of contention. A year later, Li made the cut but finished tied for 43rd in the tournament won by Tiger Woods.

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Haotong Li majors history

Here's a complete look at Li's history in majors:


Year	Masters	PGA Championship	U.S. Open	Open Championship
2017	—	Cut	68th	3rd
2018	T-32nd	WD	T-16th	T-39th
2019	T-43rd	T-36th	T-52nd	Cut
2020	—	T-17th	—	—
2021	—	WD	Cut	Cut
2022	—	—	—	Cut
2023	—

Li hasn't won a major, but he finished third in his Open Championship debut in 2017 and nearly matched that finish with a tie for fourth at the Open in 2025.

Q&A

What were Haotong Li's finishes at the Masters?

Haotong Li's specific finishes at the Masters are detailed in his majors timeline, showcasing his performance history at this prestigious tournament.

How did Haotong Li perform at the 2025 Open Championship?

Haotong Li finished fourth at the 2025 Open Championship, marking a significant achievement in his golfing career.

What is Haotong Li's current standing in major golf tournaments?

Haotong Li is emerging as a strong contender in major golf tournaments, particularly following his recent performances at the Masters and the Open Championship.

When did Haotong Li start gaining attention in professional golf?

Haotong Li began gaining attention with his strong performances in recent major tournaments, especially highlighted by his fourth-place finish at the 2025 Open Championship.