Born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Brendan was introduced to the sport of golf by his father at 3-years old and spent his adolescent summers playing at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club, where his father is still a professional. Volunteering for the high school newspaper, Brendan enrolled in the journalism program at Mount Royal University with aspirations of a career in sports media. Moving to Toronto upon graduation, Brendan served as the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada Media Official from 2018-2020.