Nashville, Tennessee, October 14, 2025
News Summary
Blades Brown, an 18-year-old golfer from Nashville, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year. His remarkable season includes a string of impressive finishes in junior tournaments, leading to an exemption to compete in the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship as a professional. With praise from tournament officials and a promising start to his professional career, Brown is set to be a rising star in the golf world.
Nashville Welcomes Golfing Sensation Blades Brown
Golf enthusiasts in Nashville, Tennessee, have a fresh reason to celebrate as one of their own, Blades Brown, has recently been honored with a prestigious title in the golfing world. At just 18 years old, Brown has been named the 2024 Rolex Junior Player of the Year by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). This accolade comes after a spectacular season filled with thrilling performances.
A Season to Remember
Blades Brown truly shone on the greens this past year. His season highlights are nothing short of impressive. He secured a third-place finish at the AJGA Simplify Boys Championship, followed by another tie for third at the RLX Ralph Lauren Junior Classic. Perhaps most exciting for Brown was his runner-up finish at The Junior PLAYERS Championship presented by Rolex—a tournament that draws some of the best junior golfers from around the country.
Exciting Opportunities Ahead
The thrilling news doesn’t stop there! As the reigning Rolex Junior Player of the Year, Brown has received an incredible opportunity to compete in the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship. This annual tournament offers an exemption to the recipient of this awards, showcasing the partnership between the AJGA and the Bermuda Championship. Blades expressed his deep gratitude for the chance to play in Bermuda and considers it one of the highlights of his still-budding career.
Praise from the Tournament Director
Danielle Carrera, the Tournament Director of the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, has been quick to commend Brown for his outstanding talent and his rapid ascent in the world of golf. This year is particularly special as Blades is the very first recipient of the exemption who will compete as a professional golfer instead of a junior! He turned pro at just 17 years of age in December 2024, which is quite a remarkable feat.
A Rising Star on Tour
Since turning professional, Brown has been making waves on the Korn Ferry Tour. He quickly achieved a Special Temporary Membership, racking up over 237.718 points to qualify as the No. 100 player on the 2024 Korn Ferry Points List. His pro debut on the PGA Tour was at the Myrtle Beach Classic where he impressively finished T26. Just a few months later, in January 2025, he wowed audiences with an astonishing second round of 8-under-par 64 at The American Express, marking one of the three lowest scores recorded by a player under 18 on the PGA Tour in the last 40 years.
The Journey Continues
In total, since turning pro, Brown has played in six PGA Tour events and eight Korn Ferry Tour events. His standout performance on the Korn Ferry Tour was a runner-up finish at the Veritex Bank Championship, proving he is a force to be reckoned with.
Mark Your Calendars!
The highly anticipated 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship is set to take place from November 13-16 at the stunning Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda. This prestigious tournament will showcase an exciting lineup of established professionals and rising stars, including Blades Brown himself. Golf fans can look forward to witnessing some incredible talent on the course.
A Legacy of Excellence
It’s also worth noting that previous winners of the Rolex Junior Player of the Year title include golf legends such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Scottie Scheffler, and Jordan Spieth. With Brown now in their ranks, the future of golf in Nashville, and beyond, looks incredibly bright.
As the golfing community eagerly anticipates the unfolding of this story, Blades Brown is definitely a name to remember. Who knows, he may just become the next big sensation on the PGA Tour!
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Additional Resources
- Golfweek: Blades Brown PGA Tour Start in Bermuda
- Wikipedia: Blades Brown
- Bermuda News: Blades Brown to Play in Bermuda
- Google Search: Blades Brown 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
- Chattanoogan: Golf Notebook – Johnson’s Hectic Week
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- PGA Tour: Blades Brown Secures Sponsor Exemptions
- Google News: Blades Brown
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