PGA TOUR veteran Joseph Bramlett, who played two seasons on the APGA Tour, was honored with the APGA Game Changer Award. The Game Changer Award recognizes individuals who have broken barriers in golf and paved the way for future generations through their achievements, perseverance and impact on the sport. Bramlett was honored for his trailblazing career as one of the few African American golfers to earn a PGA TOUR card through Qualifying School. His journey exemplifies dedication and excellence – inspiring young, diverse golfers to pursue their dreams and creating lasting change in the game.
Bramlett, age 36, graduated from St. Francis High School in Mountain View, California, before attending Stanford University for four years. He earned his PGA Tour card at the 2010 Qualifying School, becoming the first Black golfer to do so since Adrian Stills in 1985.
In 2011, Bramlett made 12 cuts in 25 events, finishing 196th on the money list and losing his Tour card. He then joined the Web.com Tour, where he finished 28th in 2012, narrowly missing a return to the PGA Tour by three spots and $4,000. He regained his PGA Tour card in 2019.
Bramlett secured victory at the 2021 Korn Ferry Tour Championship, once again qualifying for the PGA Tour. He later finished 37th at the 2022 U.S. Open. To date, Bramlett has achieved four top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour.
