PGA Professional Brendon Elliott is one of golf's fastest rising and most prolific freelance writers in the golf media space. As the newly appointed Senior Golf Writer for Athlon Sports, he specializes in comprehensive golf coverage ranging from tour news, industry insights, and equipment and course reviews to interviews with key figures in golf. As an award-winning PGA Professional and coach with nearly three decades of experience in the golf industry, Elliott brings unparalleled expertise to his writing, combining technical knowledge with practical experience from his extensive background in golf instruction, course operations, and youth development. Elliott contributes regularly to PGA.com, PGA Magazine, GolfWRX, MyGolfSpy, RG Media and many other leading golf and sports media platforms and companies. Elliott's unique perspective stems from his multifaceted career in golf, having served as both General Manager and Head Professional at Winter Park Country Club for 13 years, and founded the nationally recognized Little Linksters Golf Academy, which he owned and operated from 2008 to the end of 2024. His deep understanding of all aspects of the game allows him to provide readers with insights that bridge the gap between writer and industry insider.
The AIG Women’s Open did more than announce a new purse on Tuesday. It made a statement about the championship’s trajectory and where women’s golf currently stands. The R&A confirmed that this summer’s 50th edition will carry a record $10 million prize fund at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with the winner set to earn […]
Alex Fitzpatrick’s career has been trending in the right direction for a while now, but what happened over the past few days feels different. This is not simply another good week, another decent finish, or another reminder that the younger Fitzpatrick can really play. This is a line in the sand moment. After winning the […]
Nelly Korda turned control into history at the Chevron Championship, completing a wire-to-wire victory at Memorial Park Golf Course and adding another major title to an already remarkable career. The American finished at 18 under after rounds of 65, 65, 70 and 70, winning by five shots over Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit, who shared […]
There are many ways to win a golf tournament. The best ones usually have a little mess in them. Many include a moment when the whole thing looks ready to fall apart. In the end, however, the greatest ones have a signature triumphant moment. For Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, Sunday at the Zurich Classic of […]
Nelly Korda remains the player everyone is chasing at The Chevron Championship, but Saturday at Memorial Park made one thing clear: this major is not quite finished yet. Korda will begin the final round at 16-under par after rounds of 65, 65 and 70. That leaves her five shots ahead of Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit, with […]
Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick will take a four-shot lead into the final round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after producing a record-breaking Saturday at TPC Louisiana. The English brothers shot 15-under 57 in the third-round four-ball format, moving to 30-under for the tournament. Their 54-hole total of 186 is a new Zurich […]
Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick have put themselves in position for a special weekend at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The English brothers moved to 15 under through two rounds at TPC Louisiana after scores of 64 and 65, placing them at the top of the leaderboard in the PGA Tour’s official team event. […]
Tommy Fleetwood’s 9-wood says a lot about where golf is now. There was a time when a club like that might have been treated as a curiosity in a tour bag, something to raise an eyebrow or invite a little good-natured teasing. Those days are long gone. Fleetwood’s explanation during Masters week, when he called […]
Every time a major begins, there are players you watch because they are famous and players you watch because it feels like the week could genuinely tilt their way. Charley Hull belongs firmly in the second category right now. The Englishwoman arrives at the Chevron Championship as one of the highest-ranked players in the field […]
There is something about brothers in a team event that instantly makes the week feel more personal. That is why Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick stand out at the Zurich Classic, even in a field full of eye-catching pairings. Matt arrives fresh off his RBC Heritage win, which already changes the emotional temperature around the duo. […]
Sometimes the most revealing thing a superstar can do is not show up. Rory McIlroy is not playing this week’s Zurich Classic, and in some ways that feels more interesting than another routine PGA Tour appearance would have. Coming off another Masters victory, with all the emotional and media lift that follows a week like […]
Matt Fitzpatrick is once again the man in the tartan jacket. The Englishman held off World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, then beat him on the first playoff hole Sunday at Harbour Town Golf Links to win the 2026 RBC Heritage. Both players finished regulation at 18-under, with Fitzpatrick closing in style on the 73rd hole […]
