About Brad Faxon
Age: 47
Height/Weight: 6'1"/ 180 lbs.
Turned Pro: 1983
Brad Faxon of Barrington, RI is a 26-year PGA TOUR veteran. His first win came in 1991 at the Buick Open and since then he has established himself as of the most consistent and respected players on the TOUR. He has served as a member of the PGA TOUR Policy Board for four terms, as well as being a part of two Ryder Cup teams. Brad has always remained loyal to his New England roots, as evidenced by his work with the CVS Caremark Charity Classic, which he hosts,and the extensive charitable work he does throughout the region.
Career Highlights
- Eight PGA TOUR wins
- Two-time Ryder Cup Team Member
- Faxon has built a reputation as one of the best pure putters in golf history
- Currently ranks 34th on the PGA TOUR Career Money List
- 1982-3 All-American selection at Furman University
- 2005 Payne Stewart Award Recipient Charity Involvement
- Co-Founder of Billy Andrade-Brad Faxon Charities for Children, which has raised over $5 million for at risk children in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
- In 2006 Brad was the first recipient of the John P. Burke Award which recognizes an individual or organization who has reached extraordinary levels of achievement while helping others through golf, demonstrating a commitment to the game's tradition of charitable support.
- 2004 Recipient of the Bing Cosby Tournament Sponsor Award
- Winner of the 2002 Ambassador of Golf Award
- Winner of the 2002 Gold Heart Award presented by the American Heart Association
- 1999 Recipient of the Charles Bartlett Award given by the Golf Writers Association of America to TOUR players for their contributions to society