Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keegan Bradley

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 20, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Keegan Bradley made an impact.

Keegan Bradley is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, known for winning seven tour events, including the 2011 PGA Championship. He is among a select group to win a major in his debut. Bradley was the 2011 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and reached the top ten in the Official World Golf Ranking. He was named the 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup captain on July 8, 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Won State Championship

In 2004, Keegan Bradley won the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 2 individual state championship while at Hopkinton High School.

2008: Graduated from St. John's University

In 2008, Keegan Bradley graduated from St. John's University, having won nine collegiate events.

2008: Turned Professional

In 2008, Keegan Bradley turned professional and began playing on the NGA Hooters Tour, winning at Southern Dunes.

2009: Won Second Hooters Tour Event

In 2009, Keegan Bradley won his second Hooters Tour event at the Texas Honing Open.

2010: Earned PGA Tour Card

In 2010, Keegan Bradley played on the Nationwide Tour, finishing 14th on the money list to earn his PGA Tour card for 2011.

2011: PGA Tour Card

In 2011, Keegan Bradley received his PGA Tour card.

2011: Won PGA Championship

In 2011, Keegan Bradley won the PGA Championship and became PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

2012: Playoff Loss and Top Finishes

In 2012, Keegan Bradley lost in a playoff at the Northern Trust Open. He also held a lead at the WGC-Cadillac Championship but finished T-8. He played in the The Irish Open, but missed the cut.

2012: Won WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

In 2012, Keegan Bradley won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by one stroke over Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker, elevating him to 15th in the world rankings. He also qualified for the Ryder Cup.

2013: Second-Place Finishes

In 2013, Keegan Bradley had two second-place finishes, one at the HP Byron Nelson Championship and another at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. He was also a member of the winning United States team at the Presidents Cup.

2014: Second Place at Arnold Palmer Invitational

In 2014, Keegan Bradley's highest finish was a second place at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He also was a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup.

2015: Worst Season Since Joining PGA Tour

In 2015, Keegan Bradley had his worst season since joining the PGA Tour, finishing 64th on the money list and not representing the United States in any year-end international competition.