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BRADLEY HUGHES
AUSTRALIA
Height:
5 ft, 9 in
Weight:
192 lbs
Birthday:
02/10/1967
PGA TOUR - Media Guide
| Nationwide Tour VICTORIES | (1) |
| 2004 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. | |
| INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES | |
| (5): 1988 Town & Country Western Australian Open. 1990 South Australian PGA. 1993 Microsoft Australian Masters. 1996 Australian Players Championship. 1998 Australian Masters | |
| Best PGA TOUR Finishes | |
| T2-- CVS Charity Classic, Kemper Open. | |
| Best Nationwide Tour Finishes | |
| 1-- Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. | |
| Career Highlights | |
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In 1999, for second straight season, finished among top-85 on PGA TOUR money list. Recorded a pair of top-10s along the way. First came at Shell Houston Open, where he shot 72-72-71-69 to finish T10, his first top-20 on TOUR since T4 at 1998 Michelob Championship at Kingsmill. Second top-10 of season at Kemper Open, where rounds of 68-68-72-67 left him tied with Bill Glasson, one stroke behind champion Rich Beem. In 1998, enjoyed best season on PGA TOUR and for first time in five attempts, earned total exempt status. Highlight of the year came at CVS Charity Classic, where rounds of 68-69-67-66 good for T2. Started final round T7 but closing 66 earned him $132,000 and elevated him into 121st position on TOUR money list. Secured exempt status at Bell Canadian Open with T4 good for $90,933. Shot 68-67-69-69 to secure third top-five finish of year at Michelob Championships. Won third tournament as a professional--the 1988 Western Australia Open. Made the first 10 cuts. Shot 10-under-par 62 in his first round on European Tour (1989 Benson and Hedges International). Winner of 1987 and 1988 Victoria Amateurs, 1998 New Zealand Amateur, 1990 South Australian PGA, 1993 Microsoft Australian Masters, 1996 Australian Players Championship. Australian Tour Rookie of the Year in 1988, when he finished 31st on money list. Member of International Team in 1994 Presidents Cup competition, replacing an ill Greg Norman that year. Had 1-3 overall record. Signed with Melbourne Football Club to play Australian Rules Football. Played at least one event on every major tour in rookie year. Same birthday as Greg Norman, but 12 years younger. |
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| Personal | |
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Signed with Melbourne Football Club to play Australian Rules Football. Played at least one event on every major tour in rookie year. Same birthday as Greg Norman, but 12 years younger. Worked as a clerk on the waterfront docks in Melbourne before turning pro. |
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| Nationwide TourPlayoff Record | |
| 1-0 | |
| Other Information | |
| Member of the Nationwide Tour in 2003-04 and the PGA TOUR from 1997-2002. Finished the year No. 12 on the Nationwide Tour money list, with $233,968. Claimed his first Tour victory at the Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open. Birdied the first playoff hole to hold off Erik Compton, Scott Harrington and Hunter Haas for the $85,500 first-place prize. Other top-5 finishes came at the New Zealand PGA Championship (T2) and the Albertsons Boise Open (T4). Finished 139th on Nationwide Tour money list in 2003, making just five of 20 cuts. Finished outside the top 200 on both the PGA TOUR (205) and Nationwide Tour (203) in 2002. Missed full PGA TOUR privileges for 2002 by $94, finishing No. 126 on money list. Earned $406,258 in 33 events, the third consecutive year with PGA TOUR earnings in excess of $400,000. Recorded two top-10s in 2001, including T3 at the Kemper Insurance Open. Second-round 63 tied career low on the PGA TOUR. Two career runner-up finishes, at the 1999 Kemper Insurance Open and 1998 CVS Charity Classic. Member of Australia's 1996 and 1997 World Cup team. Member of International Team in 1994 Presidents Cup competition, replacing an ill Greg Norman. Compiled a 1-3 overall record. Winner of 1996 Australian Players Championship, 1993 Microsoft Australian Masters, 1990 South Australian PGA, 1989 New Zealand Amateur, and 1987 and 1988 Victoria Amateurs. Shot 10-under-par 62 in his first round on European Tour (1989 Benson and Hedges International), where he was a member in 1989, 1990, 1994 and 1996. Played Japan Golf Tour from 1992-94. Won third tournament as a professional -- the 1988 Western Australia Open. Made the first 10 cuts of his professional career. PGA TOUR of Australasia Rookie of the Year in 1988, when he finished 31st on money list. Played in the 1982 Victorian Open as a 14-year old amateur. Signed with Melbourne Football Club to play Australian Rules Football. Played at least one event on every major tour in rookie year. Same birthday as Greg Norman, but 12 years younger. | |
| National Teams | |
| The Presidents Cup, 1994; World Cup (2), 1996, 1997 | |
