Brendon Todd Bio
Brendon Dean Todd, born on July 22, 1985, is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He turned professional in 2007 and has built a career that includes three PGA Tour victories, two Web.com Tour wins, and additional titles on feeder circuits. After losing his PGA Tour card and nearly leaving the game, Todd staged one of the most talked-about comebacks in recent years with back-to-back wins in late 2019.
A former collegiate standout at the University of Georgia, Todd reached as high as 40th in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2014 and has competed in major championships, including a 17th-place finish at the U.S. Open. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Rachel.
Early Life and Background
Brendon Dean Todd was born on July 22, 1985, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and later grew up in Cary, North Carolina. He played his junior golf at Prestonwood Country Club, a facility that helped shape his early technique and competitive habits. At Green Hope High School, Todd became one of the most decorated amateur golfers in North Carolina history, capturing the NCHSAA 4A individual championship three times during his freshman, junior, and senior seasons.
His success at the high school level drew attention from college recruiters, and Todd chose to attend the University of Georgia. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall, he developed his game within one of the strongest collegiate programs in the country, balancing academics with a demanding tournament schedule.
Path to Golf
Todd’s path to professional golf ran directly through the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the 2005 Bulldogs team that captured the National Championship. During his collegiate career, he earned four All-American honors, a rare distinction that reflected both his consistency and his ability to perform in the highest-pressure amateur events.
Those results convinced Todd to turn professional in 2007, joining the Nationwide Tour, the top development circuit for the PGA Tour, the following year. His amateur pedigree and college résumé gave him credibility as he began the climb through the professional ranks.
Brendon Todd Career
Early Career (2007-2013)
Todd joined the Nationwide Tour in 2008 and made an immediate impact, winning the Utah Championship that season. A 19th-place finish on the Nationwide Tour money list earned him a PGA Tour card for 2009, but his rookie season on the big tour proved difficult, as he made only five cuts in 21 starts and lost his card for 2010.
He returned to the Nationwide Tour in 2010, and in 2011 he was medalist at the season-ending qualifying school, reclaiming his PGA Tour status. In 2012, he finished 150th on the PGA Tour money list, just enough to keep conditional status. He added a second Web.com Tour title in 2013 at the Stadion Classic at UGA, and a 20th-place finish on the 2013 Web.com Tour regular-season money list secured a 2014 PGA Tour card.
PGA Tour Breakthrough (2014-2016)
On May 18, 2014, Brendon Dean Todd won his first PGA Tour event at the HP Byron Nelson Championship in his 77th career start. He closed with a bogey-free 66 to finish two strokes ahead of Mike Weir, earning a two-year tour exemption and a spot in the 2015 Masters Tournament. The following week, a tied fifth at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial pushed him inside the top 60 of the Official World Golf Ranking, sending him to his first major, the U.S. Open, where he finished tied 17th.
Todd climbed as high as 40th in the world rankings in 2014, but a stretch of missed cuts and poor finishes eventually cost him his PGA Tour card after the 2015-16 season. He spent the next several years searching for his game at lower levels, including a difficult stretch in 2018 when he missed 37 of his last 40 cuts and fell outside the top 2000 in the world rankings.
Comeback Era (2019-Present)
On November 3, 2019, Todd fired a nine-under 62, including seven straight front-nine birdies, to win the Bermuda Championship by four shots over Harry Higgs. Two weeks later, on November 18, he captured the Mayakoba Golf Classic for his second consecutive PGA Tour victory, cementing one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent tour history.
In 2020, Todd shot a career-low 61 during the third round of the Travelers Championship, holding a 54-hole lead over Dustin Johnson before closing with a 75 to finish tied 11th. He also held the 54-hole lead at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational before a final-round 75 dropped him to a tie for 15th, his best finish in a World Golf Championships event.
Driving Style and Strengths
Todd is regarded as one of the straightest drivers on the PGA Tour, ranking among the leaders in driving accuracy during his top seasons. His ball-striking consistency was the foundation of his 2014 breakthrough, and he has rebuilt his game around narrowing his misses, the precise issue that derailed his career before his 2019 return.
Notable Events and Milestones
Todd became the first player in Nationwide Tour history to ace the same hole twice in the same tournament, doing so at the 2009 Athens Regional Foundation Classic with back-to-back aces on the 17th hole. His 2019 back-to-back wins came after he had dropped outside the top 2000 in the world rankings, a turnaround widely cited as one of the most dramatic in modern PGA Tour history.
Brendon Todd Career Wins
Brendon Dean Todd has accumulated seven professional wins across multiple tours. His three PGA Tour titles are the HP Byron Nelson Championship (2014), the Bermuda Championship (2019), and the Mayakoba Golf Classic (2019). He has also won twice on the Web.com Tour, once on the Tarheel Tour, and once on the NGA Hooters Tour.
PGA Tour Highlights
Todd’s first PGA Tour win came in his 77th start at the 2014 HP Byron Nelson Championship, where a bogey-free closing 66 secured a two-stroke victory. He added two more titles in a 15-day span in November 2019, becoming one of the few players to win consecutive PGA Tour events after previously losing tour status.
Other Wins and Performances
Todd’s development-circuit victories include the 2008 Utah Championship and the 2013 Stadion Classic at UGA on the Web.com Tour, as well as a win on the Tarheel Tour and a victory on the NGA Hooters Tour. He also tied for 17th at the 2014 U.S. Open, his best finish in a major championship to date.
Brendon Todd Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Todd grew up in Cary, North Carolina, where he developed his game at Prestonwood Country Club. His family has been a steady presence throughout his career, including during the difficult stretch between 2016 and 2019 when he battled swing issues and considered leaving professional golf.
Personal Life
Brendon Dean Todd is married to his wife, Rachel. The couple resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Todd has spoken publicly about how the support of his family helped him navigate the lowest point of his career, when a case of the ball-striking yips nearly pushed him into retirement and a career in restaurant franchise ownership.
2025 Season Performance
Entering 2025, Brendon Dean Todd continues to compete on the PGA Tour, building on the momentum of his 2019 comeback. His focus remains on maintaining his tour card through consistent play, particularly in events where driving accuracy is a premium.
With three PGA Tour titles and a track record of strong iron play, Todd is positioned as a steady veteran presence on tour. His ability to bounce back from a multi-year slump and win at the highest level suggests he remains capable of contending when his ball-striking is sharp.
Heading into the heart of the 2025 season, Todd’s goals include securing starts in the major championships and continuing to compete in the FedExCup Playoffs. His experience and revamped swing under the guidance of his coaching team give him a realistic path to additional top finishes on the PGA Tour.