Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keegan Bradley

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Keegan Bradley

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.

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.

2018: Won BMW Championship

In 2018, Keegan Bradley won the BMW Championship and finished 8th in the season-long FedEx Cup.

2018: Previous Win Before Zozo Championship

In 2018, Keegan Bradley's win at the BMW Championship was his last victory before winning the Zozo Championship in October 2022.

June 2019: Finished Tied for Second at Travelers Championship

In June 2019, Keegan Bradley finished tied for second at the Travelers Championship.

October 2022: Won Zozo Championship

In October 2022, Keegan Bradley won the Zozo Championship, marking his fifth PGA Tour victory and his first since 2018.

July 8, 2024: Named Ryder Cup Captain

On July 8, 2024, Keegan Bradley was announced as the 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup captain.

2025: Future Ryder Cup Captaincy

In 2025, Keegan Bradley is scheduled to captain the Team USA Ryder Cup team.