Professional golfer
Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley is an American PGA Tour veteran known for intense competitiveness, elite ball-striking and a famously expressive personality. He won the 2011 PGA Championship in his major-debut season and has built a career around resilience, precision and big-moment golf. He also served as captain o
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AT A GLANCE
Quick facts
- Born
- June 7, 1986Woodstock, Vermont
- Turned professional
- 2008
- PGA Tour wins
- 8Including one major championship
- Major championship
- 2011 PGA ChampionshipHis first major start
- Ryder Cup record
- 4–3–0Two appearances
- College
- St. John’s University
THE STORY
What to know
At a glance
Who he is
Bradley is a right-handed American professional golfer from Vermont who played college golf at St. John’s University. He is part of one of golf’s best-known families: his aunt is World Golf Hall of Famer Pat Bradley.
Career highlight
A rookie-season major
Bradley won the 2011 PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club, becoming the first golfer to win a major after making a double bogey during the final round. He finished his first PGA Tour season with Rookie of the Year honors.
PGA Tour résumé
Eight Tour victories
His wins include the 2011 PGA Championship, the 2012 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, the 2018 BMW Championship, the 2022 ZOZO Championship and the 2025 Travelers Championship.
- 2011 HP Byron Nelson Championship
- 2011 PGA Championship
- 2012 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
- 2018 BMW Championship
- 2022 ZOZO Championship
- 2025 Travelers Championship
Playing style
Pressure, rhythm and ball-striking
Bradley is known for a powerful, technically sound swing and a distinctive pre-shot routine. His best golf usually comes when he controls his tempo, attacks with long-iron confidence and embraces difficult conditions.
Team golf
Ryder Cup player and captain
Bradley played in the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cups, compiling a 4–3–0 record. He was named U.S. captain for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and ultimately chose not to select himself as a player.
- 2012 Ryder Cup · Medinah
- 2014 Ryder Cup · Gleneagles
- 2025 Ryder Cup captain · Bethpage Black
Recent chapter
A late-career resurgence
The 2025 Travelers Championship win was especially significant: Bradley won at TPC River Highlands while carrying the unusual responsibility of preparing to captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team. He also recorded several strong finishes during the season, including a top-10 at the PGA Championship.
CAREER & GOLF JOURNEY
Notable moments
Turns professional
Begins his professional career after playing college golf at St. John’s.
Breakthrough season
Wins the HP Byron Nelson Championship and PGA Championship, then earns PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.
World Golf Championships win
Captures the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and makes his first Ryder Cup appearance.
Second Ryder Cup
Returns to the U.S. Ryder Cup team at Gleneagles.
BMW Championship victory
Wins the BMW Championship and returns to the winner’s circle after a long victory drought.
Traveler and captain
Wins the Travelers Championship and captains the U.S. Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black.
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Why this profile is worth exploring
Bradley is one of the most compelling “heart-on-the-sleeve” players in modern golf: technically accomplished, emotionally transparent and at his best when the stakes are highest.