Brad Faxon is an American professional golfer, golf instructor, and television analyst who has a net worth of $13 million.

Brad Faxon won eight tournaments on the PGA Tour and earned more than $17.7 million in official PGA Tour prize money during his playing career. Although he never won a major championship, he became widely regarded as one of the finest putters of his generation. Faxon led the PGA Tour in putting average three times and built a reputation for an instinctive approach that emphasized feel, confidence, and freedom rather than excessive technical mechanics. He represented the United States in two Ryder Cups and continued winning on the PGA Tour into his 40s. After his full-time playing career wound down, Faxon successfully transitioned into broadcasting and instruction. He has worked for NBC Sports, Golf Channel, Fox Sports, and Sky Sports and became a highly sought-after putting coach for elite professional golfers. His most prominent student has been Rory McIlroy, whom Faxon has advised on putting and mindset for years. Faxon was part of McIlroy's coaching circle when McIlroy won the 2025 Masters and completed the career Grand Slam.

Bradford John Faxon Jr. was born on August 1, 1961, in Oceanport, New Jersey, and grew up in Barrington, Rhode Island. He developed into one of New England's top young golfers before attending Furman University in South Carolina.

Faxon became an outstanding collegiate player at Furman. He earned All-American honors twice and was named the recipient of the Haskins Award in 1983, recognizing the nation's most outstanding collegiate golfer.

That same year, he represented the United States in the Walker Cup, the prestigious amateur competition between teams from the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. Faxon graduated from Furman with a degree in economics and turned professional in 1983.

Faxon joined the PGA Tour during the 1980s and gradually established himself as a consistent contender. His first Tour victory came at the 1991 Buick Open.

Over the course of his career, Faxon won eight official PGA Tour tournaments. His victories included the New England Classic, Freeport-McMoRan Classic, B.C. Open, and other events across more than a decade of competition.

Faxon never captured one of golf's four major championships, but he produced several strong major performances. His best finishes included seventh place at the 1994 Open Championship and fifth place at the 1995 PGA Championship.

His success also earned him opportunities in international team competition. Faxon represented the United States in the Ryder Cup in 1995 at Oak Hill Country Club and again in 1997 at Valderrama in Spain.

One of the most impressive aspects of Faxon's career was his longevity. He continued winning on the PGA Tour into his 40s and captured his eighth and final Tour title at the 2005 Buick Championship at age 44.

Faxon earned $17,769,249 in official PGA Tour prize money during his career. That figure does not include endorsement income, appearance fees, unofficial-event earnings, later broadcasting compensation, or income from his golf instruction work.

Faxon's greatest reputation came from his ability on the greens. Rather than relying on an overly mechanical putting stroke, he became known for putting quickly and instinctively, trusting his read and feel.

He led the PGA Tour in putting average in 1996, 1999, and 2000. During an era that included players such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Greg Norman, Ernie Els, and Vijay Singh, Faxon became the player other professionals frequently cited when discussing elite putting.

His philosophy emphasized freedom of movement and confidence rather than chasing a technically perfect stroke. That approach ultimately became the foundation of his second career as a putting instructor.

As Faxon's tournament schedule decreased, he moved into golf television. His experience as a longtime Tour player, combined with his knowledge of putting and course strategy, made him a natural analyst.

Faxon began working with NBC Sports and Golf Channel and later became part of Fox Sports' golf coverage. His broadcasting career has also included work for Sky Sports.

He returned to NBC's regular golf coverage in 2023, working as both an analyst and on-course reporter. His broadcasting work has allowed him to remain closely involved with the professional game while providing viewers with insight into technique, strategy, and the mental pressures faced by players.

Faxon's reputation as a putter eventually made him a sought-after instructor for professional golfers. Rather than rebuilding players' strokes from scratch, he has generally emphasized simplifying their thoughts, improving routine, and developing greater trust on the greens.

His most famous pupil has been Rory McIlroy. Faxon began working with McIlroy on putting and has periodically advised him throughout some of the most important stretches of his career.

Their association received renewed attention in 2025 when McIlroy won the Masters for the first time. The victory allowed McIlroy to complete the career Grand Slam, joining the small group of players who have won the Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship during their careers.

Faxon has also advised other professional players and has become one of golf's most recognizable voices on putting technique and psychology.

Faxon has maintained particularly strong ties to Rhode Island and New England throughout his career. Along with fellow professional golfer Billy Andrade, he established charitable initiatives focused on helping children and families in the region.

The pair became closely associated with the CVS Health Charity Classic, a professional golf event that raised money for nonprofit organizations throughout New England. Their charitable work generated millions of dollars for local causes over the life of the tournament and related programs.

In 2005, the PGA Tour presented Faxon with the Payne Stewart Award. The annual honor recognizes a professional golfer whose conduct reflects character, sportsmanship, respect for the traditions of the game, and a commitment to charitable giving.

Between his eight PGA Tour victories, reputation as an elite putter, broadcasting career, coaching work, and philanthropy, Faxon has remained a prominent figure in professional golf long after the peak of his competitive playing career.