Brandt Jobe was born on August 1st, 1965 in Oklahoma, USA. He attended the University of California and then turned pro in 1988. He played on the Canadian Tour at the start of his career winning the 1990 Order of Merit and picking up two tournament victories.

He then went to Japan where in the space of five seasons he won six events. With added confidence he returned to America only to suffer from hand and wrist problems. He had surgery in 2003 and has gradually improved his position in the world rankings.