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Joseph Bramlett
Personal information
Full name Joseph Eugene Bramlett
Born (1988-04-07) April 7, 1988 (age 37)
Stanford, California
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 13 st)
Nationality  United States
Residence San Jose, California
Career
College Stanford University
Turned professional 2010
Current tour(s) PGA Tour
Former tour(s) Korn Ferry Tour
Professional wins 1
Number of wins by tour
Web.com Tour 1
Best results in Major Championships
The Masters Tournament DNP
U.S. Open T37: 2022
The Open Championship DNP
PGA Championship DNP
Achievements and awards
Korn Ferry Tour
Finals points list winner
2020–21

Joseph Eugene Bramlett, born on April 7, 1988, is an American professional golfer. He plays on the PGA Tour, which is one of the highest levels of professional golf.

Joseph Bramlett's Golf Journey

Early Life and College Golf

Joseph Bramlett grew up in California. He went to St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California. After high school, he attended Stanford University for four years. He played golf for Stanford, which helped him prepare for a professional career.

Turning Professional

Bramlett became a professional golfer in 2010. That same year, he earned his PGA Tour card. This means he qualified to play in the PGA Tour's main events. He was the first biracial African American golfer to achieve this through the qualifying school since 1985.

Playing on Different Tours

After his first year on the PGA Tour in 2011, Joseph lost his tour card. He then played on the Korn Ferry Tour, which is like a stepping stone to the PGA Tour. He worked hard and qualified for the PGA Tour again in 2019.

Big Wins and Achievements

In 2021, Joseph Bramlett won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship. This big win helped him get back onto the PGA Tour. He also had a great performance at the 2022 U.S. Open, finishing in 37th place. Throughout his career, he has achieved four top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour.

Joseph Bramlett's Golf Wins

Amateur Success

As an amateur golfer, Joseph Bramlett won the Northeast Amateur in 2010. This was a significant achievement before he turned professional.

Professional Victory

Joseph has one professional win on the Korn Ferry Tour. He won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship on September 5, 2021. He finished with a score of 20 strokes under par, winning by four strokes.

Playing in Major Golf Tournaments

Major championships are the most important tournaments in professional golf. Joseph Bramlett has played in some of these big events.

The Players Championship

Joseph Bramlett has also competed in The Players Championship. This is another very important tournament in golf. He played in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In all three appearances, he missed the halfway cut.

More About Joseph Bramlett

  • 2010 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates
  • 2019 Korn Ferry Tour Finals graduates
  • 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Finals graduates
  • 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Finals graduates

External Links

  • Joseph Bramlett at the PGA Tour official site
  • Joseph Bramlett at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
  • College Profile: Stanford
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