Keegan Bradley's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: Won 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.

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. This victory gained him entry into the 2011 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational.

2011: Won 2011 PGA Championship

In 2011, Keegan Bradley won the PGA Championship after a dramatic final round and playoff against Jason Dufner. He became the first golfer to win a major using a long putter and moved to number 29 in the Official World Golf Ranking. He was also named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in December.

2011: 2011 PGA Championship Win and Rookie of the Year

In 2011, Keegan Bradley 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.

2012: Won 2012 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

In 2012, Keegan Bradley won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by one stroke over Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker. This victory made him the 11th player to win both a major championship and a World Golf Championship, elevating him to 15th in the world rankings, and later to a career-high of 12th after finishing T3 at the PGA Championship. He also qualified for the 2012 Ryder Cup.

2018: BMW Championship Victory

In 2018, Keegan Bradley won the BMW Championship, part of the FedEx Cup Playoffs. He subsequently qualified for the Tour Championship and finished 8th in the season-long FedEx Cup.