Brandt Snedeker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 21, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brandt Snedeker. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

2003: Won the U.S. Amateur Public Links

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

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: 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.

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.

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".

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.

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.