Dan Brown was a bubble golfer. A month ago, 10 pros had earned 2,026 PGA Tour cards via the DP World Tour points standings – and he was No. 11. He knew it, too. In an Instagram posthe wrote about his attitude, noting that others were about to suffer.
But he remembered something.
Not long ago, he would have received no. 12. or 50.
Or whatever.
“When all is said and done,” he wrote, “I really never thought in my life that I would reach this level.”
And now he is number 10.
This week, the PGA Tour confirmed that Laurie Canterthe previous 10th professional, had “declined” his membership and that Brown had replaced him. The update came after Canter instead signed with LIV Golf’s Majesticks team, where he had played events from 2022 to ’24.
“Joining Majesticks GC is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that has helped shape LIV Golf since day one,” said Canter. in a press release. “The growth of the league has been tremendous and my experience in the league has made me a more complete player and a multiple winner on the DP World Tour. To be back in the league with Majesticks GC is a huge honor, and they bring a standard of excellence, ambition and identity that really resonates with me. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to what this team is building.”
The move then sends Brown to the PGA Tour.
This season, Brown posted six top 10s on the DP World Tour, and in July, he won the BMW International Open for his second career DP World Tour title. He is also ranked 75th in the world. Last year, Brown memorably entered the final round of the Open Championship in a six-way tie for second before finishing tied for 10th. The run sparked a series of stories about the now 31-year-old Englishman, and you can read some by clicking here AND here.
Some clues from those? Brown’s father was in the hog business, and his mother was a mortgage adviser. Ping representatives were among Brown’s fans, and Brown had been a lifelong fan of the Open Championship. And he smoked. After hitting his tee shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2024 Open, Brown lit a cigarette and then took a selfie with some fans.
He also knows where he will play next year. On Instagram, Brown shared a few stories noting his move to No. 10.
A dream update.
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