2008 Male Professional Athlete of the Year

Brandt Snedecker

In 2007, Brandt Snedeker finished his inaugural PGA season with one victory and six top 10 finishes.

He won the Wyndham Championship in August making him exempt on the PGA Tour through the 2009 season. Snedeker was selected the "PGA Tour Rookie of the Year" by his peers.


Snedeker's fabulous year included making the cut in 23 of the 29 events he entered this season. Snedeker also played in all the FedEx Cup Playoff events including the Tour Championship. At the end of the season, Snedeker totaled $2,836,643 placing him 17th on the money list; he is currently 52nd in the Official World Golf Rankings. His money total is the third highest rookie total in PGA TOUR history.