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Mike Brannan

Born
December 27, 1955
Died
January 8, 2013
Age
57 years
Nationality
United States
Cause
kidney cancer

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Mike Brannan, 57, American golf player, kidney cancer.

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Michael Alan Brannan (December 27, 1955 – January 8, 2013) was an American professional golfer.

Early life and amateur career

Brannan was born in Salinas, California. He won the U.S. Junior Amateur in 1971, beating Robert Steele in the final, 4 and 3, to become the tournament's youngest champion, at 15 years, 8 months. His record stood for 20 years until broken by Tiger Woods in 1991 (15 years, 6 months). He also played on the winning 1977 Walker Cup team. He played college golf at Brigham Young University, where he was a four-time All-American, graduating in 1978.

Professional career

In 1978, Brannan turned professional. He played on the PGA Tour from 1979 to 1983. His best finish on tour was second place at the 1979 Houston Open, two strokes behind Wayne Levi. He won the 1979 Hassan II Golf Trophy, which would later become a European Tour event.

Brannan quit the tour after the 1983 season and became an equipment rep for Ping, a position he held until his death in 2013.

Reinstated amateur status

In the late 1980s, Brannan was reinstated as an amateur golfer. He won the Northern California Senior Championship in 2012.

Awards and honors

In 1989, Brannan was inducted into the BYU Hall of Fame

Amateur wins

Professional wins

U.S. national team appearances

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