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.
Golf fans know exactly what the term ‘moving day’ means, however, non-golfers might not have a clue why Saturday of a professional golf tournament is given this term. Join us at Read Golf as we outline why exactly Saturday in a professional golf tournament, including this weekend at The Masters 2026 for the first major […]
Rory McIlroy Masters Round 1 was always going to be one of the biggest storylines at Augusta National. By the end of Thursday, it felt even bigger. McIlroy opened his title defense with a 5-under 67, matching Sam Burns for the clubhouse lead. It was a composed round on a firm, fast Augusta National setup […]
For many of us, the Masters is not simply a golf tournament. It is a yearly return to a place that somehow still feels sacred.
What is Amen Corner at Augusta National? It is the most famous three-hole stretch in American golf, and for good reason. Amen Corner refers to holes 11, 12 and 13 at Augusta National Golf Club. Those holes are White Dogwood, Golden Bell and Azalea, and together they form one of the most dramatic and recognizable […]
Rory McIlroy finally lifted the weight of Augusta off his shoulders. That does not mean the pressure is gone. It just found a new home. Augusta Always Needs A Burden Bearer One of the things I have come to believe after so many Masters weeks is that Augusta National always seems to find the player […]
Completing the Career Grand Slam in golf is one of the rarest achievements in sports. That was true before Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters. It is even more compelling now. McIlroy joined Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only men to complete the career Grand Slam in […]
Masters amateurs are always one of my favorite parts of the week at Augusta National. That may sound odd in a field packed with major champions and household names. Still, the amateur class gives the Masters something other major championships cannot quite match. It keeps one foot planted in possibility. After 15 trips to the […]
Lowest scores in Masters history always deserve a second look. Augusta National is not a place that gives up low numbers easily. That is what makes the record book so interesting. The official Masters historical stats page still lists 63 as the lowest 18-hole score, 130 as the lowest first 36 holes, 200 as the […]
Masters food prices in 2026 are once again one of the best stories in sports. That may sound funny during the week of the year’s first major, but anybody who has been to Augusta National understands it. The golf is the main event, of course. Still, the food, the green cups, the wrapped sandwiches and […]
