History of Brandt Snedeker in Timeline

Brandt Snedeker is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. He notably won the 2012 FedEx Cup, leading to his entry into the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking. Shortly after, a victory at the 2013 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am elevated him to a career-high ranking of fourth in the world. In 2018, Snedeker achieved a significant milestone by shooting a 59 in the opening round of the Wyndham Championship, marking the tenth sub-60 round in PGA Tour history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 8, 1980: Brandt Snedeker Born

On December 8, 1980, Brandt Newell Snedeker was born. He is an American professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

1992: Lowest 36 hole score

In 1992, Nick Faldo also achieved the lowest 36-hole score in the Open Championship, a record that Brandt Snedeker equaled in 2012.

2003: Won the U.S. Amateur Public Links

In 2003, Brandt Snedeker won the U.S. Amateur Public Links tournament.

2004: Played on the Nationwide Tour

In 2004, Brandt Snedeker began playing on the Nationwide Tour.

2004: Turned Professional

In 2004, Brandt Snedeker turned professional after his amateur win.

2006: Finished ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list

In 2006, Brandt Snedeker finished ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list with wins at the Showdown at Somerby and the Permian Basin Charity Golf Classic.

January 2007: Shot a 61 at the Buick Invitational

In January 2007, Brandt Snedeker shot a 61 in the first round of the Buick Invitational, tying the course record. He finished in third place after leading the tournament by three strokes after 36 holes.

2007: Earned a PGA Tour spot

In 2007, Brandt Snedeker earned a PGA Tour spot after finishing ninth on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2006.

2007: Surpassed $1 million in earnings on tour

In 2007, Brandt Snedeker tied for fifth at the Stanford St. Jude Championship, surpassing $1 million in earnings on tour.

2007: Won first PGA Tour victory at Wyndham Championship

In 2007, Brandt Snedeker won his first PGA Tour victory at the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina, propelling him to a world ranking of 55th. He was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

2008: Finished tied for third at the 2008 Masters

In 2008, Brandt Snedeker finished tied for third at the Masters Tournament, his first top-10 in a major. He went into the final round in second place but shot a final round 77.

2009: Rib Injury in 2009

In 2009, Brandt Snedeker experienced uneven play and missed seven consecutive tournaments due to a rib injury, contributing to his struggles throughout the season.

2009: HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009

The HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009.

2010: Finished in a tie for 8th place at the U.S. Open

In 2010, Brandt Snedeker had a runner-up finish at the Farmers Insurance Open. He also played consistently throughout the early season and finished in a tie for 8th place at the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links, his best ever finish in the U.S. Open.

November 2011: Underwent hip surgery

In November 2011, Brandt Snedeker underwent elective surgery on his right hip to fix a degenerative issue, sidelining him for six to eight weeks.

2011: Birth of first child

In 2011, Brandt Snedeker withdrew from the Honda Classic to attend the birth of his first child.

2012: Equalled lowest 36 hole score

During the 2012 Open Championship, Brandt Snedeker equaled the lowest 36-hole score in the tournament. He also won the 2012 FedEx Cup and the $10 million prize after winning the Tour Championship.

2012: Won second PGA Tour title at The Heritage

In 2011, Brandt Snedeker won his second PGA Tour title at The Heritage, beating Luke Donald in a sudden-death playoff.

2012: Won his third PGA Tour title

In 2012, Brandt Snedeker won his third PGA Tour title at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines after a playoff with Kyle Stanley, and entered the top 20 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

2012: Won the 2012 FedEx Cup

In 2012, Brandt Snedeker won the FedEx Cup with a victory at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. This win moved him into the top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.

2012: Played in the Ryder Cup

In 2012, Snedeker played in the Ryder Cup.

February 2013: Moved to No. 4 in the world

In February 2013, Brandt Snedeker achieved a career-high ranking of No. 4 in the world after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

2013: Won second tournament of the season at the RBC Canadian Open

In 2013, Brandt Snedeker had three top-three finishes in his first four tournaments and then won his second tournament of the season at the RBC Canadian Open. He also began taking daily injections to increase his bone mass after being diagnosed with "low bone turnover".

2013: Member of the U.S. Presidents Cup

In 2013, Snedeker played as a member of the U.S. Presidents Cup team.

2014: Had three top-10 finishes on the tour

In 2014, Brandt Snedeker had three top-10 finishes on the tour, his best finish was at the Wyndham Championship where he tied for fifth.

2014: Began practicing with Butch Harmon

In 2014, after a winless season, Brandt Snedeker began practicing with coach Butch Harmon.

2015: PGA Tour Results

In 2015 PGA Tour, Brandt Snedeker scored in the top 10 of events, including ties for 10th place at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, WGC-HSBC Champions, and the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He tied for second at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, tied for sixth at the AT&T Byron Nelson and finished in eighth place at the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay.

2015: Results not in chronological order prior to 2015.

Prior to 2015, the results are not in chronological order.

2016: Played in the Ryder Cup

In 2016, Snedeker played in the Ryder Cup.

August 16, 2018: Shot a 59 at the Wyndham Championship

On August 16, 2018, Brandt Snedeker shot a 59 in the opening round of the Wyndham Championship, becoming the 10th player in PGA Tour history to record a sub-60 round.

2020: Results not in chronological order in 2020.

In 2020, the results are not in chronological order.

2020: Season update as of 2020

Information is current as of the 2020 season.

2024: Assistant captain in 2024

In 2024, Snedeker was assistant captain for the U.S. Presidents Cup team. He also received the 2024 Payne Stewart Award, awarded to a PGA member annually who represents outstanding character and sportsmanship.