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Brendan Valdes returns to PGA Tour after cancer treatment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Brendan Valdes returns to PGA Tour after cancer treatment

Summary

Brendan Valdes is set to compete in the Biltmore Championship in Asheville, North Carolina, this week after battling primary mediastinal lymphoma. Valdes, 23, received his cancer-free diagnosis in June and is returning to the PGA Tour on a sponsor exemption. He previously spent months undergoing treatment while managing complications, including a lung infection and partial lung collapse. His last competitive event was the G-Pro Tour in Huntsville, Alabama, where he finished third earlier this month.

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Status Watch

•Valdes diagnosed with cancer in January 2026.
•He underwent chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free in June.
•His first competitive tournament back was September 1-3 in Alabama.
•Valdes finished third with a total of 12 under par in Huntsville.
•He will compete in the PGA Tour's inaugural Biltmore Championship.

Latest Updates

10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brendan Valdes returns from cancer fight with better understanding of why he competes

What they're saying

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Valdes, 23, spent years supporting the fight against pediatric cancer, but earlier this year, he was faced with his own battle. Now, he's making his return to the PGA Tour this week in Asheville, North Carolina, as a sponsor exemption.
— Yahoo Sports

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