History of Keegan Bradley in Timeline
Keegan Hansen Bradley is an American professional golfer known for his achievements on the PGA Tour. Notably, he clinched victory at the 2011 PGA Championship, making him one of six golfers to win in their major debut. His remarkable performance earned him the title of 2011 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and secured him a spot in the top ten of the Official World Golf Ranking. In 2024, he was appointed as the captain of Team USA for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
1913: Francis Ouimet Wins US Open
Francis Ouimet won the US Open in 1913, becoming one of the few golfers to win a major on their first attempt.
June 7, 1986: Birth of Keegan Bradley
Keegan Hansen Bradley was born on June 7, 1986.
2001: Living in Portsmouth, NH
Keegan Bradley resided in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 2001 while his father worked as an assistant pro at Portsmouth Country Club.
2002: Living in Portsmouth, NH
Keegan Bradley continued to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 2002.
2003: Ben Curtis Wins Open Championship
In 2003, Ben Curtis won the Open Championship, making him one of the few golfers to win a major on their first attempt.
2004: Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 2 individual state championship
Keegan Bradley won the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 2 individual state championship in 2004.
2008: Graduation from St. John's University
Keegan Bradley graduated from St. John's University in 2008 after winning nine collegiate golf events.
2008: Turned Professional & Won at Southern Dunes
Keegan Bradley turned professional in 2008 and began his career on the NGA Hooters Tour, where he secured a victory at Southern Dunes in his fifth and final start of the year.
2009: Second Hooters Tour Victory & Nationwide Tour Events
In 2009, Keegan Bradley celebrated another victory on the Hooters Tour at the Texas Honing Open. He participated in 26 events, making the cut in 22, and earned $84,000. Additionally, he took part in two Nationwide Tour events that year, successfully making the cut in both.
2010: Nationwide Tour Success & PGA Qualifying Attempt
Keegan Bradley competed on the Nationwide Tour in 2010, where he achieved four consecutive top-five finishes towards the end of the season. This strong performance earned him 14th place on the money list and secured his PGA Tour card for 2011, despite falling short by two strokes in his attempt to qualify for the 2010 PGA Tour through qualifying school.
2010: Phil Mickelson Wins The Masters
Phil Mickelson won the Masters Tournament in 2010.
2011: Victory at the PGA Championship
In 2011, Keegan Bradley participated in his first major, the PGA Championship. His second-round score of 64 propelled him into a share of the lead, and he remained just one shot behind after 54 holes. Despite a triple bogey on the 15th hole in the final round, he recovered with back-to-back birdies and ultimately tied with Jason Dufner, leading to a three-hole playoff. Bradley won the playoff with a birdie and two pars, marking his first major win.
2011: PGA Championship Victory and Mentorship
In 2011, Keegan Bradley won the PGA Championship, a significant victory he attributed to the mentorship of fellow golfer Phil Mickelson.
2011: PGA Tour Rookie of the Year & PGA Championship Victory
In 2011, Keegan Bradley won the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award. He also achieved a significant victory at the 2011 PGA Championship.
2011: First PGA Tour Event, Top 10 Finishes, and First PGA Tour Win
Keegan Bradley participated in his first PGA Tour event, the 2011 Sony Open in Hawaii, and made the cut. The following week, he achieved a T-7 finish at the Bob Hope Classic and added a second top 10 finish at the Valero Texas Open in April. He secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2011 HP Byron Nelson Championship, defeating Ryan Palmer in a sudden-death playoff. This win earned him entry into the 2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, where he shared the 36-hole lead and held the lead midway through the final round before finishing T-15.
2011: Earned PGA Tour Card
Keegan Bradley started playing on the PGA Tour in 2011.
2012: Playoff Loss, WGC-Cadillac Championship, and The Irish Open
In 2012, Keegan Bradley participated in the Northern Trust Open, where he, Phil Mickelson, and Bill Haas engaged in a three-man playoff after finishing the final round tied. Bradley lost the playoff as Haas emerged victorious. At the WGC-Cadillac Championship, Bradley held a two-stroke lead in the final round but faltered in the last four holes, finishing T-8. He had a consistent start to the season with nine consecutive top-25 finishes but struggled in the following ten outings. In June, he played in Europe for the first time at The Irish Open at Royal Portrush but missed the cut.
2012: Third PGA Tour Win, World Golf Championships and Ryder Cup Debut
Keegan Bradley won his third PGA Tour event at the 2012 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, trailing Jim Furyk by four strokes at the start of the final round but ultimately winning by one stroke. This victory made him the 11th player to win both a major championship and a World Golf Championship. Bradley's win moved him up to 15th in the world rankings and then to a career-high 12th the following week with a T3 finish at the 2012 PGA Championship. He finished 10th on the PGA Tour's money list and qualified for the 2012 Ryder Cup, marking his first appearance in the prestigious competition.
2013: Second Place Finishes, Presidents Cup
Keegan Bradley had two second-place finishes in 2013, one at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, where he shot a course-record 60 in the first round, and the other at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Bradley also achieved seven top-ten finishes and ended the season 11th on the PGA Tour's money list. He was also part of the victorious United States team at the Presidents Cup at Muirfield Village, Ohio.
2013: Friendship with Jason Dufner
Keegan Bradley's close friendship with fellow golfer Jason Dufner was highlighted in 2013 when Bradley was among the first to congratulate Dufner on his victory in the PGA Championship.
2014: Arnold Palmer Invitational and Ryder Cup Selection
In 2014, Keegan Bradley's best performance was a second-place finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. He recorded six top-ten finishes and finished 28th on the PGA Tour's money list. Despite not automatically qualifying, Bradley was chosen as a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup in Scotland.
2015: Non-Chronological Results
A note specified that golf results before 2015 were not listed in chronological order.
2015: Worst Season on PGA Tour
Keegan Bradley had his worst season on the PGA Tour in 2015, managing only three top-ten finishes in 24 events. He finished 64th on the money list and was not selected to represent the United States in any year-end international competitions.
2018: Last PGA Tour Victory Before Zozo Championship
Before his win at the 2022 Zozo Championship, Keegan Bradley's most recent PGA Tour victory was at the 2018 BMW Championship.
2018: BMW Championship Win and FedEx Cup Finish
Keegan Bradley emerged victorious at the BMW Championship in 2018, a FedEx Cup Playoff event, securing his place in the season-ending Tour Championship. He finished the season in 8th place in the FedEx Cup standings.
June 2019: Tied for Second at Travelers Championship
In June 2019, Keegan Bradley shot an impressive −13 at the Travelers Championship, tying for second place with Zack Sucher. Chez Reavie won the tournament.
2020: Non-Chronological Results
In 2020, a note indicated that the golf results provided were not in chronological order.
October 2022: Zozo Championship Victory
Keegan Bradley won the Zozo Championship in October 2022, marking his fifth PGA Tour victory and his first since the 2018 BMW Championship.
2022: Season-Specific Statistics
A note indicated that the provided statistics were accurate as of the end of the 2022 golf season.
2022: Discontinuation of Golf Championships
Starting in 2022, the Championship and Invitational golf tournaments were discontinued.
2023: Discontinuation of The Champions Tournament
From 2023 onward, The Champions golf tournament was discontinued.
July 8, 2024: Named Captain of 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup
On July 8, 2024, Keegan Bradley was announced as the captain for the 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup.
2025: Captain of Team USA Ryder Cup
Keegan Bradley is slated to captain Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup.