Dan Brown was the bubble golfer. A month ago, 10 pros had earned 2026 PGA Tour cards via the DP World Tour’s points standings — and he was No. 11. He knew it, too. In an Instagram post, he wrote about his standing, also noting other near-misses.
He remembered something, though.
Not too long ago, he would’ve taken No. 12. Or 50.
Or whatever.
“When all is said and done,” he wrote, “I never actually thought ever in my life that I would reach this level.”
And now he’s No. 10.
This week, the PGA Tour confirmed that Laurie Canter, the previous 10th pro, had “declined” his membership, and that Brown had replaced him. The update came after Canter instead signed with the Majesticks team of LIV Golf, where he had played in events from 2022 to ’24.
“Joining Majesticks GC is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team that has helped shape LIV Golf from day one,” Canter said in a press release. “The league’s growth has been remarkable and my experience in the league has led me to become a more complete player and a multiple winner on the DP World Tour. To return to the league with Majesticks GC is a huge honor, and they bring a standard of excellence, ambition and identity that really resonates with me. I can’t wait to get started and contribute to what this team is building.”
The move then sends Brown to the PGA Tour.
This season, Brown posted six top 10s on the DP World Tour, and In July, he won the BMW International Open for his second career DP World Tour title. He’s also ranked 75th in the world. Last year, Brown memorably entered the final round of the Open Championship in a six-way tie for second before finishing tied for 10th. The run sparked a series of stories on the now-31-year-old Englishman, and you can read a few by clicking here and here.
Some takeaways from those? Brown’s father was in the pig business, and his mom was a mortgage advisor. Ping reps were among Brown’s fans, and Brown had forever been an Open Championship fan. And he smoked. After hitting his tee shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the 2024 Open, Brown lit up a cigarette, then took a selfie with some fans.
He also knows where he’s playing next year. On Instagram, Brown shared a few stories noting his move to 10th.
A dream update.