Joseph Bramlett currently plays on the PGA Tour. The 35-year-old lives in California and grew up playing golf with his father, who introduced him to the sport at the age of three. Bramlett had a successful amateur career, winning several tournaments, including the California State Amateur Championship in 2003 and 2004. He has a level of status on the PGA TOUR and is able to compete in various events. He played APGA Tour events years ago.
In 2007, Bramlett earned his PGA Tour card by finishing in the top 25 of qualifying school, becoming the first player of African-American descent to do so in over 30 years. He struggled in his rookie season and lost his card but regained it in 2010 through the Nationwide Tour.
Bramlett’s best finish on the PGA Tour came in 2011 when he finished tied for third at the Puerto Rico Open. He has also had success on the Web.com Tour, where he has one victory and several top-10 finishes.
Off the course, Bramlett is known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Joseph Bramlett Foundation, which aims to increase diversity in the game of golf by providing opportunities for young people from underrepresented communities to learn and play the sport.
Overall, Joseph Bramlett is a talented golfer who has overcome obstacles to achieve success in the sport. He is also a passionate advocate for increasing diversity in golf and helping young people from all backgrounds to pursue their dreams.
Special note: for the first time this week at the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, four APGA Tour players are competing in a PGA TOUR event. Willie Mack III, two time APGA TOUR player of the year, Monday qualified, Marcus Byrd, winner of two APGA TOUR events this year, and Quinn Riley, the top ranked player in the 2022 APGA Collegiate ranking, both received sponsor exemptions. Another former APGA Tour player, Joseph Bramlett, is also in the Wells Fargo Championship field. View full article HERE.
