Keegan Bradley shot a 6-under par 64 on Monday at Aronimink Golf Club and then edged Justin Rose on the first playoff hole to claim his first victory in six years at the BMW Championship.
Bradley, who entered the final round four off the lead of Rose, finished his fourth day in Philadelphia with eight birdies against two bogeys to sign for a 64 and a four-day score of 20-under par.
For his fourth career PGA Tour title, the 32-year old Vermont native earned $1,650,000, along with 2,000 points and will move to 6th-place as he heads to East Lake for the first time in five years.
PRO-FILE
Nationality American
Height: 6′ 3″
Weight: 190 lb
Birthdate: June 7, 1986 (age 32)
Native: Woodstock, Vermont
Residence: Jupiter, Florida
College: St John’s University
FINAL TOP 5
1 Keegan Bradley -20 (66-64-66-64)
2 Justin Rose -20 (65-67-70-67)
3 Billy Horschel -19 (64-67-66-64)
3 Xander Schauffele -19 (63-64-67-67)
5 Rory McIlroy -18 (62-69-63-68)
THE FOUR ROUNDS
After Round 1: T12 -4 (66)
After Round 2: T3 -10 (64)
After Round 3: 6th -14 (66)
After Round 4: 1st -20 (64)
WINNER’S STATS
Through 72 holes
Driving: 291.7 yards (45th)
Fairways: 75% (42/56) (T17)
Greens: 75% (54/72) (T50th)
Putting: 1.537/83 putts (1st)
Scores: 28 Birdies, 36 Pars, 8 Bogeys
Key Stretch: Bradley strung together four birdies in a five hole stretch (Nos. 5-9) to move into the hunt.
VICTORIES
PGA Tour: 4
2018 BMW Championship
2012 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
2011 PGA Championship
2011 HP Byron Nelson Championship
MONEY & PLAYOFF POINTS
With his win, Bradley earned $1,620,000 and 2,000 FedExCup points to lock up sixth place heading into East Lake.
WORLD RANKING
Bradley received 72 OWGR points, and will move from No. 66 to No. 31 in the Official World Golf Rankings following this victory.
TROPHY PHOTO
Bradley makes his way to the winner’s circle for the first time in five years at Aronimink Golf Club, after edging Justin Rose in a playoff at the BMW Championship.
Credits: Getty Images, PGA Tour Media
