Michael Brennan (golfer)

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Michael Brennan
Personal information
Born (2002-02-09) February 9, 2002 (age 23)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm) [1]
Weight190 lb (86 kg) [1]
Sporting nationalityFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
ResidenceLeesburg, Virginia, U.S.
Career
College Wake Forest University
Turned professional2024
Current tour PGA Tour
Former tour PGA Tour Americas
Professional wins4
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour1
Other3
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open CUT: 2023
The Open Championship DNP
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.

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Early life and amateur career

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. [3] While in kindergarten, Brennan said his dream job was to be a professional golfer. [4] He grew up playing golf at River Creek Country 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. [3]

At Tuscarora High School, Brennan played basketball and golf. [5] 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. [6] Brennan won the Middle Atlantic Amateur in 2017, becoming at age 15 the youngest player to win the title. [7] 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. [8] [9] 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. [10] He was eliminated in the match play during the round of 64. [11]

Brennan committed to Wake Forest University in 2019. [12] 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. [8]

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. [13] Making his PGA Tour debut, he shot 71-73 and missed the cut by two strokes. [14] He represented the United States at the 2022 Arnold Palmer Cup in June. [15] [16] Brennan made his major championship debut at the 2023 U.S. Open, [17] after advancing through a playoff to qualify. [18] He shot 74-75 and missed the cut. [19]

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). [8] Brennan was a four-time Academic All-ACC nominee and graduated with a B.A. in economics following the spring 2024 semester. [20]

Professional career

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. [21] 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. [22] [23]

In October 2025, Brennan received a sponsor exemption to play in the Bank of Utah Championship on the PGA Tour. [24] This was his first PGA Tour start as a professional. [25] He shot a 7-under 64 in the third round to establish a two-stroke lead. [26] 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. [4] He also moved up to 43rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, after starting the year at 681st. [27]

Amateur wins

Source: [28]

Professional wins (4)

PGA Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1Oct 26, 2025 Bank of Utah Championship −22 (67-65-64-66=262)4 strokes Flag of the Philippines.svg Rico Hoey

PGA Tour Americas wins (3)

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

Source: [29]

U.S. national team appearances

Source: [28]

References

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  3. 1 2 Walker, Sam. "Deacon Sports Xtra: Fast Start". Wake Forest University Athletics. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
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  10. Lukat, Carl (August 20, 2020). "Brennan goes low at U.S. Amateur golf tournament". Loudoun Times-Mirror. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  11. 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.
  12. "Tuscarora pair sign to play college golf, volleyball". Loudoun Times-Mirror. November 20, 2019. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  13. 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.
  14. Hayman, Nick. "Brennan wins Genesis Collegiate". Old Gold & Black. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  15. "Brennan Named to Arnold Palmer Cup Team". Wake Forest University Athletics. April 19, 2022. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  16. Jourdan, Cameron (December 6, 2023). "Arnold Palmer Cup announces head coaches, assistants for 2024 competition at Lahinch". Golfweek. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. "Local golfer Michael Brennan fails to make cut at U.S. Open". InsideNova. June 17, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  20. "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.
  21. 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.
  22. "PGA Tour of Americas star Michael Brennan leads the Bank of Utah Championship". Associated Press News. October 25, 2025. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  23. "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.
  24. Leonard, Tod (October 24, 2025). "This former college star has a chance to make another huge career jump in Utah". Golf Digest.
  25. "Red-hot Brennan wins in Utah for first tour title". ESPN. Associated Press. October 27, 2025. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  26. "Playing on sponsor exemption, Michael Brennan shoots 64 to increase lead at Black Desert". Fox Sports. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  27. 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.
  28. 1 2 "Michael Brennan". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
  29. "Michael Brennan – Results". PGA Tour. Retrieved October 27, 2025.