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Michael Brennan
Personal information
Born (2002-02-09) February 9, 2002 (age 23)
Leesburg, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1]
Weight190 lb (86 kg)[1]
Sporting nationality United States
ResidenceJacksonville, Florida, U.S.[2]
Career
CollegeWake Forest University
Turned professional2024
Current tourPGA Tour
Former tourPGA Tour Americas
Professional wins4
Highest ranking35 (November 30, 2025)[3]
(as of November 30, 2025)
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour1
Other3
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenCUT: 2023
The Open ChampionshipDNP
Achievements and awards
PGA Tour Americas
points list winner		2025

Michael Brennan (born February 9, 2002) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. After playing collegiately for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, he turned professional in 2024 and won his first PGA Tour title in 2025.

Early life and amateur career

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Brennan was born in Leesburg, Virginia, on February 9, 2002.[1][2] His parents, Shannon and Michael, both played golf and he was introduced to the game as a child.[4] While in kindergarten, Brennan said his dream job was to be a professional golfer.[5] He grew up playing golf at River Creek Club, and began to receive tutelage from coach Adam Harrell at age 12. Alongside golf, Brennan played baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, and soccer during his youth.[4]

At Tuscarora High School, Brennan played basketball and golf.[6] He also attended Loudoun's Academy of Engineering and Technology.[7] In his first high school match, he shot a round of 70 at South Riding Golf Club. He won the 2016 Virginia 5A North region title the following month with a 71.[8] Brennan won the Middle Atlantic Amateur in 2017, becoming at age 15 the youngest player to win the title.[9] He also won the Middle Atlantic Amateur in 2018 and 2019, as well as the 2019 Virginia State Amateur. In 2020, he finished tied-third at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley and won the Maridoe Junior Invitational.[10][11] Brennan tied for 11th in the stroke play at the 2020 U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort; his brother Sean caddied for him during the event.[12] He was eliminated in the match play during the round of 64.[13]

In 2019, Brennan committed to play golf for Wake Forest University,[14] beginning in fall 2020.[15] Playing for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons from 2020 to 2024, he won eight individual titles in his collegiate career, including medalist honors at the ACC Championship in 2023 and 2024.[10]

Brennan shot a 5-under 66 at Riviera Country Club in February 2022 to win the Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase, which earned him entry to the Genesis Invitational.[16] Making his PGA Tour debut, he shot 71-73 and missed the cut by two strokes.[17] He represented the United States at the 2022 Arnold Palmer Cup in June.[18][19] Brennan made his major championship debut at the 2023 U.S. Open,[20] after advancing through a playoff to qualify.[21] He shot 74-75 and missed the cut.[22]

With a career stroke average of 71.46, Brennan ranked fourth in Wake Forest history, behind Alex Fitzpatrick (70.94), Bill Haas (70.87), and Will Zalatoris (70.44).[10] Brennan was a four-time Academic All-ACC nominee and graduated with a degree in economics in 2024.[23]

Professional career

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After finishing his collegiate career in 2024, Brennan turned professional.[2] As he ranked 12th in the PGA Tour University standings for his senior season, he received playing status on the PGA Tour Americas.[24] During the 2025 PGA Tour Americas season, Brennan won three titles and led the tour's point list, securing promotion to the Korn Ferry Tour in 2026.[25][26]

In October 2025, Brennan received a sponsor exemption to play in the Bank of Utah Championship on the PGA Tour.[27] This was his first PGA Tour start as a professional.[28] He shot a 7-under 64 in the third round to establish a two-stroke lead.[29] He closed with a 66 to win by four strokes over Rico Hoey. With the win, Brennan bypassed the Korn Ferry Tour and immediately earned membership on the PGA Tour.[5] He also became the first player since Jim Benepe in the 1988 Western Open to win in his first start as a professional on the PGA Tour.[30] The victory moved Brennan up to 43rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, after starting the year at 681st.[31]

Amateur wins

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  • 2017 VSGA Junior Match Play Championship, Middle Atlantic Amateur
  • 2018 Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship, Middle Atlantic Amateur
  • 2019 Scott Robertson Memorial, Virginia State Amateur, Middle Atlantic Amateur
  • 2020 Maridoe Junior Invitational
  • 2021 Kiawah Invitational, Wake Forest Invitational, Old Town Club Collegiate, Colonial Collegiate Invite
  • 2023 Southwestern Invitational, ACC Men's Golf Championship, Chicago Highlands Invitational
  • 2024 ACC Men's Golf Championship

Source:[32]

Professional wins (4)

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PGA Tour wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 Oct 26, 2025 Bank of Utah Championship −22 (67-65-64-66=262) 4 strokes Philippines Rico Hoey

PGA Tour Americas wins (3)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 Aug 10, 2025 BioSteel Championship −25 (61-65-65-64=255) 5 strokes United States Connor Howe
2 Aug 30, 2025 CRMC Championship −26 (65-66-64-63=258) Playoff United States Derek Hitchner
3 Sep 14, 2025 ATB Classic −19 (61-66-74-68=269) 1 stroke United States Derek Hitchner

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U.S. national team appearances

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Michael Brennan – Bio". www.minorleaguegolf.com. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Michael Brennan – Bio". PGA Tour. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "Week 48 2025 Ending 30 Nov 2025" (pdf). OWGR. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
  4. ^ a b Walker, Sam. "Deacon Sports Xtra: Fast Start". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Schupak, Adam (October 27, 2025). "Sponsor invite Michael Brennan earns promotion to PGA Tour with Bank of Utah win". Golfweek. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  6. ^ "Same winner, different player: Brennan's Middle Atlantic legacy". AmateurGolf. October 7, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  7. ^ "120th U.S. Amateur: Inside the Field". USGA. August 4, 2020.
  8. ^ "Freshman Michael Brennan's 71 nets 5A North golf titles for Tuscarora, himself". Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 7, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  9. ^ "Brennan is Youngest Ever Middle Atlantic Amateur Champion". AmateurGolf. September 24, 2017. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c "Michael Brennan - Men's Golf". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  11. ^ Williams, Julie (July 11, 2020). "Michael Brennan wins Maridoe Junior Invitational in final junior golf start". Golfweek. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  12. ^ Lukat, Carl (August 20, 2020). "Brennan goes low at U.S. Amateur golf tournament". Loudoun Times-Mirror. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  13. ^ Daschel, Nick (August 12, 2020). "Oregon State's Spencer Tibbits rides a hot start to 2 and 1 match play win during U.S. Amateur's round of 64". OregonLive. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  14. ^ "Tuscarora pair sign to play college golf, volleyball". Loudoun Times-Mirror. November 20, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  15. ^ Rufner, Jason S. (October 25, 2019). "With practice makes perfect approach, Brennan ascends in golfing world". Loudoun Times-Mirror. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  16. ^ Kelly, Todd (February 14, 2022). "'Pretty dang cool': Wake Forest's Michael Brennan earns spot in Tiger Woods' event after winning Genesis Invitational Collegiate Showcase". Golfweek. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  17. ^ Hayman, Nick. "Brennan wins Genesis Collegiate". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  18. ^ "Brennan Named to Arnold Palmer Cup Team". Wake Forest University Athletics. April 19, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  19. ^ Jourdan, Cameron (December 6, 2023). "Arnold Palmer Cup announces head coaches, assistants for 2024 competition at Lahinch". Golfweek. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  20. ^ Myers, Alex. "U.S. Open 2023: A decade after an amazing prediction, Rickie Fowler plays with kid who dressed up as him for Halloween". Golf Digest. Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  21. ^ Wang, Gene (June 6, 2023). "Michael Brennan, with 'minor miracle' of a wedge shot, earns U.S. Open spot". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  22. ^ "Local golfer Michael Brennan fails to make cut at U.S. Open". InsideNova. June 17, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  23. ^ "Wake Forest Athletics Announces Arnold Palmer, Marge Crisp and Freshman of the Year Awards". Wake Forest University Athletics. July 15, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  24. ^ Schrock, Josh (October 25, 2025). "In Utah, a former college star is 18 holes from an improbable, life-changing win". Golf Magazine. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  25. ^ "PGA Tour of Americas star Michael Brennan leads the Bank of Utah Championship". Associated Press News. October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  26. ^ "PGA Tour Americas No. 1 Michael Brennan leads PGA Tour's Bank of Utah Championship". NBC Sports. Associated Press. October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  27. ^ Leonard, Tod (October 24, 2025). "This former college star has a chance to make another huge career jump in Utah". Golf Digest.
  28. ^ "Red-hot Brennan wins in Utah for first tour title". ESPN. Associated Press. October 27, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  29. ^ "Playing on sponsor exemption, Michael Brennan shoots 64 to increase lead at Black Desert". Fox Sports. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  30. ^ Schrock, Josh (October 26, 2025). "2025 Bank of Utah Championship payout: Here's how much every player made". Golf Magazine. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  31. ^ Keogh, Brian (October 27, 2025). "Seamus Power facing three-week battle for PGA Tour card as Brennan claims dream win in first start". Irish Independent. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  32. ^ a b "Michael Brennan". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  33. ^ "Michael Brennan – Results". PGA Tour. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
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