As Cameron Young competes for the 2026 Players Championship title, his wife, Kelsey Dalition, remains his steadfast, private supporter. The couple, who have known each other since childhood, have built a quiet family life away from the spotlight while Young has risen to become a PGA Tour star and Ryder Cup rookie.
Early Life and Education
Kelsey Dalition was born in November 1995 in New York. She attended Wake Forest University, where she was a member of the women’s golf team. Interestingly, she and Cameron Young knew each other from their hometown of Garrison, New York, but began dating while they were students at Wake Forest. Young has noted that her non-golf background is a blessing, as it allows him to leave the game behind when he’s at home.
Relationship and Marriage Timeline
Cameron Young and Kelsey Dalition got engaged in 2019 and married in a private ceremony in March 2021, when Young was 23 years old. The wedding was an intimate affair with close friends and family; Young’s caddie and former college teammate, Scott McKean, served as the best man. Young’s father, David, has said that getting married helped his son by giving him “another part of his life now that’s not attached to how well he plays every day.”
Family Life and Children
The couple are parents to three young children: sons Henry (born 2022) and John (born late 2023), and daughter Vivienne. For a time, the growing family lived with Young’s parents in Jupiter, Florida, before purchasing their own home in the same area. Young has often spoken about how fatherhood helps him maintain perspective, allowing him to “forget about golf a little bit” when he’s off the course. His mother, Barbara, has remarked on the remarkable life changes, noting Young has managed to play at an elite level while navigating marriage and fatherhood.
Life on Tour and Public Appearances
Despite preferring a low profile—neither has public social media accounts—Kelsey and the children are a visible part of Young’s career at family-friendly events. They have participated in the Masters Par-3 Contest, with Kelsey even caddying for Young in 2023. She was also spotted with all three children at the Genesis Invitational practice rounds in 2025. Her influence extends to small details; ahead of the 2023 PGA Championship, Young shaved his beard simply because “my wife just kind of said, ‘Why don’t you shave?'”
Current Support During the 2026 Players Championship
As of March 15, 2026, Cameron Young is in contention at The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Kelsey Dalition is there as part of his support system, a role she has consistently played since his early days on the Korn Ferry Tour. With Young aiming for a breakthrough win at one of golf’s premier events, his wife’s quiet, steady presence continues to be a cornerstone of his professional journey.