Who's who: J.B. Holmes

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Who's who: J.B. Holmes

  • Name:

    John Bradley "J.B." Holmes
  • Country:

    USA
  • Born:

    April 26, 1982 in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
  • Original/Home Club:

    Taylor County H.S., Campbellsville, KY.
  • Occupation:

    Professional golfer
  • Turned Pro:

    2005
  • Website:

    https://www.jbholmes.com

Roll of Honour

Walker Cup player (2005). Ryder Cup player (2008, 2016). Presidents Cup player (2015). Multiple wins on the PGA Tour.

Did you know?

"JB" Holmes enjoyed a flying start to his PGA Tour career, finishing tied tenth in his first PGA Tour start (2006 Sony Open). A month later he won the FBR Open (originally the Phoenix Open) at TPC Scottsdale. These results made him the fastest player in PGA Tour history to reach $1,000,000 in career earnings.

In 2011 Holmes underwent brain surgery. He returned to the PGA Tour in January 2012, and subsequently got back to winning ways at the 2014 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, NC. Holmes is know for his "grip it and rip it" style of play, based on hitting the ball long distances from the tee.

Top tournaments won by J.B. Holmes

2019
America
270 (-14)
$1,332,000
Genesis

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Holmes, J.B.

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

$1,332,000

Title sponsor

Genesis

Played as the Genesis Open (Feb 14-17). Second-placed Justin Thomas (USA) finished 1 shot behind Holmes (USA), who recorded his fifth PGA Tour win. [Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA].

2015
America
272 (-16)
$1,188,000
Shell

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Holmes, J.B.

Score

272 (-16)

Prize money

$1,188,000

Title sponsor

Shell

Played as the Shell Houston Open (April 2-5). J.B. Holmes (USA) beat Johnson Wagner (USA) with a par at the second playoff hole. Jordan Spieth (USA) was eliminated at the first playoff hole. [Tournament course, GC of Houston, Humble, TX].

2014
America
274 (-14)
$1,242,000
Wells Fargo

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Holmes, J.B.

Score

274 (-14)

Prize money

$1,242,000

Title sponsor

Wells Fargo

Played as the Wells Fargo Championship (May 1-4). Second-placed Jim Furyk (USA) finished 1 shot behind J.B. Holmes (USA), who claimed his third PGA Tour win, and first since brain surgery three years earlier. [Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC].

2008
America
270 (-14)
$1,080,000
FBR

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Holmes, J.B.

Score

270 (-14)

Prize money

$1,080,000

Title sponsor

FBR

Played as the FBR Open (Jan 31-Feb 3). Holmes (USA) beat Phil Mickelson (USA) with a birdie at the first playoff hole, to record his second FBR Open win, and second win on the PGA Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].

2006
America
263 (-21)
$936,000
FBR

Category

America

Winner (holder)

Holmes, J.B.

Score

263 (-21)

Prize money

$936,000

Title sponsor

FBR

Played as the FBR Open (Feb 2-5). Second-placed J.J. Henry (USA), Steve Lowery (USA), Ryan Palmer (USA), Scott Verplank (USA) and Camilo Villegas (Col) finished 7 shots behind tour rookie and first-time PGA Tour winner Holmes (USA), making his fourth on the Tour. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].

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