Brendan Valdes

Brendan Valdes Profile

When Brendan was given the opportunity to partner with a charity, he knew Supra Strong was the charity he wanted to be a part of. Brendan’s sister, Bailey, was on the same water polo team Ian Supra played for and is how Brendan became acquainted with the Supra Strong foundation.

Brendan grew up in Central Florida and spent many years golfing at the Orange Tree Golf Club in Dr. Phillips. 

Brendan’s Recent Golf History

Brendan concluded his sophomore season at Auburn University by being voted First Team-All SEC, All-Region, Ping All American Honorable Mention and finished 20th in the United States Palmer Cup Standings.

Prior to the start of Brendan’s junior year of college, he had a successful summer campaign. Brendan was the stroke play medalist at the prestigious Western Amateur Championship and qualified for the US Open and the US Amateur, finishing T17 in the amateur. 

Brendan has completed the regular season for his junior year. His regular season consisted of 10 collegiate tournaments. In these events, Brendan’s results were as follows:

  • Maui Jim Intercollegiate                           -12                   T8
  • SEC Fall Preview                                           -12                       3
  • The Williams Cup                                         -1                         T6
  • Fallen Oak Collegiate                                 -4                         T8
  • Amer Ari Invitational                                  -15                        T8
  • Southern Highlands Collegiate                -6                         3
  • Pinehurst Intercollegiate                           +13                     T49* Injured back in first round.
  • Tiger Invitational                                          +4                         T3
  • Seahawk Intercollegiate                             +4                        T15
  • Mossy Oak Collegiate                                  -12                       T1

During Brendan’s regular season of his junior year, his statistics were as follows:

  • Scoring Average – 70.23
  • Rounds at/below Par – 22
  • Rounds in 60’s – 14
  • Birdies – 130
  • Top 20 finishes – 9
  • Top 10 finishes – 8
  • Top 5 finishes – 4
  • Wins – 1

Following the regular season, Brendan was selected to represent the United States in the Arnold Palmer Cup which will be played this year 7/5-7/7 at Lahinch Golf Club in Ireland.

Auburn University won the SEC Championship, Regional Championship & the National Championship.

Brendan had a wonderful junior year at Auburn highlighted by:

  • NCAA National Champions (Team) (2024)
  • PING First Team All-American (2024)
  • First Team All-SEC (2024)
  • Palmer Cup Team USA (2024)
  • SEC Golfer of the Week (April 17, 2024)
  • Ben Hogan Award Watch List (2024)
  • Fred Haskins Award Final Watch List (2023-24)
    • U.S. Open Participant (2024)
  • Mossy Oak Collegiate Champion (2024)
  • Nine Top 10 finishes in 13 events (2023-24)
  • Team high 17 rounds in the 60’s  (2023-24)