
Keegan Bradley: PGA Wins, Ryder Cup & Controversy
Keegan Bradley’s career is a study in controlled acceleration — from a major victory in his debut to a pile of tour wins, then directly into the captain’s chair for the 2025 Ryder Cup. This profile unpacks the facts behind the headlines, including the controversy that followed him to Bethpage Black.
Full name: Keegan Hansen Bradley ·
Born: June 7, 1986 (Woodstock, Vermont) ·
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) ·
College: St. John’s University ·
Turned professional: 2008 ·
Major championships: 1 (2011 PGA Championship) ·
PGA Tour wins: 8 ·
Career earnings: $58,126,083
Quick snapshot
1Confirmed facts
- Won the 2011 PGA Championship in his major debut (Ryder Cup)
- Eight PGA Tour victories through 2023 (Ryder Cup)
- Career earnings of $58,126,083 (PGA Championship)
- Named 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup captain on July 8, 2024 (NBC News)
2What’s unclear
- Exact net worth beyond tour earnings (endorsement deals not publicly itemized)
- Current world ranking (fluctuates weekly)
- Specific details of the crowd heckling incident beyond Sky Sports report
- McIlroy’s religious affiliation is a personal detail not universally confirmed
3Timeline signal
- 2008: Turned professional (Ryder Cup)
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