History of Keegan Bradley in Timeline

Keegan Bradley is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour, known for his seven tour victories, including the 2011 PGA Championship. He is one of only six golfers to win a major in his debut. Bradley was the 2011 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year and has reached the top ten in the Official World Golf Ranking. He was named the 2025 Team USA Ryder Cup captain.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1913: Francis Ouimet's Major Win

In 1913, Francis Ouimet won a major in his first attempt, an achievement later matched by Keegan Bradley.

June 7, 1986: Keegan Bradley's Birth

On June 7, 1986, Keegan Hansen Bradley was born. He would later become an American professional golfer.

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2001: Living in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In 2001, Keegan Bradley lived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where his father worked as an assistant pro at Portsmouth Country Club.

2002: Continued Residence in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In 2002, Keegan Bradley continued to live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, while his father was an assistant pro at Portsmouth Country Club.

2003: Ben Curtis's Major Win

In 2003, Ben Curtis won a major in his first attempt, an achievement later matched by Keegan Bradley.

2004: Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Division 2 Individual State Championship

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

2008: Graduation 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 in his fifth start.

2009: Second Hooters Tour Win

In 2009, Keegan Bradley secured his second Hooters Tour victory at the Texas Honing Open.

2010: Nationwide Tour and PGA Tour Card

In 2010, Keegan Bradley played on the Nationwide Tour, achieving four consecutive top-five finishes, ultimately finishing 14th on the money list and earning his PGA Tour card for 2011.

2010: Phil Mickelson's Masters Win

In 2010, Phil Mickelson won the Masters, marking the last time an American had won a major before Bradley's victory in 2011.

2011: 2011 PGA Championship Win and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

In 2011, Keegan Bradley notably won the PGA Championship, one of only six golfers to win in his major debut. He was also named the 2011 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

2011: Earned PGA Tour Card

In 2011, Keegan Bradley started on the PGA tour

2011: First PGA Tour Win at HP Byron Nelson Championship

In 2011, Keegan Bradley won his first PGA Tour event at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, defeating Ryan Palmer in a playoff. He also gained entry to the 2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

2011: Assistance from Phil Mickelson

In 2011, Phil Mickelson assisted Bradley with his PGA Championship win.

2012: Playoff Loss at Northern Trust Open and Top Finishes

In 2012, Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson forced a playoff at the Northern Trust Open, ultimately won by Bill Haas. Bradley had nine consecutive top-25 finishes at the start of the season. He also played in Europe for the first time at The Irish Open at Royal Portrush and missed the cut.

2012: WGC-Bridgestone Invitational Victory and Ryder Cup Qualification

In 2012, Keegan Bradley won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and qualified for the Ryder Cup for the first time.

2013: Congratulating Jason Dufner

In 2013, Bradley was one of the first to congratulate Jason Dufner on his victory in the PGA Championship.

2013: Second-Place Finishes and Presidents Cup

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

2014: Second Place at Arnold Palmer Invitational and Ryder Cup Selection

In 2014, Keegan Bradley finished second at the Arnold Palmer Invitational and was a captain's pick for the Ryder Cup.

2015: Season Performance

In 2015, Bradley had his worst season since joining the PGA Tour. For the first time in four years Bradley did not represent the United States in a year-end international competition.

2015: Davis Love III's PGA Tour Victory

In 2015, Davis Love III won a PGA Tour event, a feat later matched by Keegan Bradley when he became the first Ryder Cup captain to win a PGA Tour event since Love.