The coastal par 5 stretches to more than 600 yards and features a centerline hazard and island green

Plus: Kansas City’s renos and Brora’s beasts

The CME features an $11 million purse with a record $4 million first-place prize

Here are three players to target this week at the final event of the 2024 PGA Tour season

The Club TFE review and rating of Sweetens Cove Golf Club

Save the dates! Our 2025 Fried Egg Golf Events schedule is our most complete to date

A quick note on our 2025 season for our Club TFE members

You couldn't have drawn up a better weekend for the LPGA

What questions do you have for Andy, Garrett, Cameron, and Matt ahead of this month's hangout?

A special drop in for Club TFE members

Presented by Johnnie-O, this is Episode Two of a five-part series on some of our favorite public courses in the U.S.

When you look at the venues on paper, it’s not exactly a roster of bangers

You might be sick if you bet on the Butterfield, but Paulie is here to help with your illness

Plus: a Jim Urbina plan for Olympic Club

Fried Egg Golf sent PJ Clark to the Charles Schwab Championship. These are his notes from the ground at Phoenix Country Club.

Is chasing swing speed the best advice to give young players?

The Club TFE review and rating of the Harvester Club

Your comment section for the second weekend of November

With three events remaining, the FedEx Cup Fall is heating up

Paulie looks at three picks to keep an eye on this week at the Tiger-designed venue in Mexico

Plus: The Keiser sons’ approach, Tom Doak’s 2024, and flyovers of a new Gil Hanse course

Getting you caught up on all the latest LPGA action (and previewing what lies ahead)

Joseph makes his pitch for an open position with LIV Golf

Featuring one of the hardest holes in America and a busy events schedule

The Club TFE review and rating of Hyannisport Club

Your comment section for the first weekend of November

Ranking the Fried Egg Golf team's playing ability, TGL pros and cons, where to go on international golf trips, and a whole lot more

The Tour took a step in the right direction but still isn't moving very far

Presented by Toro, this is Episode Two of a series where we visit four different courses and cover their unique approaches to agronomy

Plus: Bruce Hepner, Kye Goalby head up an overhaul of Miami Lakes

Your comment section (and call for questions) for the final weekend of October

How the PGA Tour lost control of its own future

The Club TFE review and rating of Bayside Golf Club

Success, disaster, or anywhere in between, the TGL experiment is going to be fun

Sponsor exemptions actively compromise the meritocracy the PGA Tour is supposed to represent

Need some help with your PGA Tour bets this week? Paulie's got you covered

Plus: recent photos of Boston Golf Club

Appreciating the FedEx Cup Fall, DP World Tour's social media, and Scottie Scheffler

Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Fall-Member Guest

Your comment section for the third weekend of October

As the year begins to wind down, it's the perfect time for reflection

Presented by Johnnie-O, this is Episode One of a five-part series on some of our favorite public courses in the U.S.

Considerations beyond the oversimplified outrage on social media

Details regarding our 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Brambles

The PGA of America revealed some insanely high ticket prices for next year's event.

A member-only video

Plus: the evolution (devolution?) of golf architecture discussion on the internet

The annual stop in Vegas is a red-number light district with birdies coming in bunches

Observations from the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah

Details regarding the 2024 Scraper at Prairie Dunes

A Back-and-Forth on Black Desert and the Suitability of Resort Courses as Professional Golf Venues

The Club TFE review and rating of Black Desert Resort

Fried Egg Golf's Garrett and Matt on their impressions of the 'visual feast' that is the newest PGA Tour venue

Paulie rummages around the lava rocks to find some value at the inaugural Black Desert Championship.

*David S. Pumpkins voice* ANY QUESTIONS?

Plus: a Ryder Cup grandstand requires a reimagined opening hole at Bethpage Black

Also, thoughts on the KFT Championship and the TGL's first efforts at golf course design

What's your favorite form of golf that isn't actually golf?

In praise of a charming Crystal Downs tradition

Clubs like Augusta National and Crystal Downs often have some form of community outreach; is it enough? What more could/should be done?

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is a legitimately great event, but this week it takes on a different kind of importance as the epicenter of reunification chatter

The Club TFE review and rating of the Chalk Mine 9

Discussing a high-profile amateur group at the Dunhill Links, plus a rookie to watch at the Sanderson

The Sanderson Farms Championship means the PGA Tour is fully in the fall swing, but that doesn't mean a lack of potential betting value

Plus: Royal Montreal’s Dick Wilson roots

A roundtable look at key players, the broadcast, why team match play just works, and more from the Presidents Cup

Tom Doak is back for another round of Yolk with Doak podcasts, and

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Kingsley Club

Breaking down who should feel good and who should feel bad after Presidents Cup Thursday at Royal Montreal

Your comment section for the final weekend of September

Andy, Brendan, and PJ answer many questions about golf, life, Mets, fruit, and much more

Plus: a theory of a “Pit” template

Breaking down team golf strategy, lineups and pairings we want to see, and more

As LIV wraps up its third season, what's it like to attend an event as a spectator? We found out at LIV Dallas

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Essex County Club

The Club TFE review and rating of Bar Run Golf Course

Sure, we know both sides are negotiating, but to what end?

Your comment section for the third weekend in September

What questions do you have for Andy and Brendan?

A quantitative look at the state of the men's professional game

Notes on Augusta National announcing broadcast window changes for the Masters

Plus: Cabot invests in Arctic Circle destination, Rock Creek Park reno gains approval

Notes and observations from the ground at the 2024 Solheim Cup

Rory McIlroy's finish at the Irish Open was unfortunately more continuing pattern than aberration.

A new benefit for Club TFE members

Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE trip through Wisconsin

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lawsonia Links

The Club TFE review and rating of Royal County Down

What the Lofoten Links move says about Cabot's current strategy and possible future plans

The enthusiasm that's overflowing at the start of a Solheim Cup got run over by a bus, or lack thereof

Breaking down the opening set of matches at the 2024 Solheim Cup

Getting set for what could be a special weekend at the Solheim Cup

Whichever direction men's golf takes from here, making sure events like the Irish Open are treated as prestigious should be a big goal

The PGA Tour fall season kicks off with a traditional stop in Napa, now with a new name

Plus: recent photos from another Sandhills course at Pelican Beach

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Wakonda Club

Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Iowa Road Trip at Wakonda Club, The Harvester Club, Cedar Rapids Country Club, and Davenport Country Club

The Club TFE review and rating of Inverness Club

The latest Match will reportedly be Rory & Scottie vs. Bryson & Brooks, but does it also reveal anything bigger about the state of the sport?

Taking a look at what makes the first 13 holes at Royal County Down the best stretch of golf in the world

A look at Southern Pines

Did the captains get it right? Was Justin Thomas snubbed? Answering those questions and more with Presidents Cup rosters set

Plus: more details regarding Florida's attempt to put golf in state parks

East Lake thoughts, Scottie's win, format proposals, OWGR contradiction, the Curtis Cup, and more from the weekend in golf

Scottie Scheffler took down the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup along with it

The Club TFE review and rating of CapRock Ranch

A fair and balanced assessment of the Tour Championship, with a few proposals to make it better. Plus: the Creator Classic

Your comment section for the final weekend of August

Plus: is the Tour Championship really broken? And more midweek news and notes from the golf world

PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks at the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship

A renovated East Lake is set to host the Tour Championship, and Paulie has thoughts on who you should look for at the playoff finale

Plus: who’s behind the proposed golf facility in Jonathan Dickinson State Park?

Lydia Ko's first major win in nearly a decade caps off a stellar year, plus Nelly Korda's weekend and more

The Club TFE review and rating of Clear Creek Tahoe

Is this really the best way to spend this much money? Well...

Details about the 2025 Club TFE England Trip

Recapping a challenging and windy Thursday at the Old Course, which ended with Charley Hull leading the field

How the women will tackle the Old Course, the setup, and five players to watch at the AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews

The BMW Championship is set to be held at altitude this week at Castle Pines, which could be a welcome variable for some players

Hideki's hot putter, Nick Dunlap makes the cut, and more notes and observations

Thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Amateur final at Hazeltine, where Jose Luis Ballester triumphed over Noah Kent

Want to learn about the Old Course at St. Andrews? Here are a few highlights from our archive to get you started

Plus: photos of a new Tyler Rae design

The Club TFE review and rating of Chambers Bay Golf Course

Plus: notes on the U.S. Amateur, East Lake's restoration, and more as Brendan empties his notebook

An hour of Scottish golf talk, memories from time spent across the pond, and haggis debates

What kind of course is TPC Southwind? And what can we learn from Scottie Scheffler's strategy?

Wrapping up Matt Kuchar's solitary finish on Monday at the Wyndham (and his presser after)

Breaking down the bubble boys of the FedEx St. Jude Championship

The new PGA Tour schedule looks a lot like the old PGA Tour schedule, and other thoughts on the newly released 2025 Tour calendar

Presented by Toro, this is Episode One of a series where we visit four different courses and cover their unique approaches to agronomy

It's a postseason edition of Paulie's Picks, as the PGA Tour heads to TPC Southwind for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs

Plus: news out of Sleepy Hollow and Pebble Beach

Why the Olympic model of playing men's and women's events consecutively at the same venue should be more common

One of golf's unique heels returned to form on Sunday night, as Matt Kuchar livened up a sleepier PGA Tour stop

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at St. George's Golf & Country Club

Your comment section for the second weekend of August

Team Europe changes its ways ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup

The Club TFE review and rating of the South Course at Oakland Hills CC

What kind of player usually succeeds at Sedgefield? Plus a bittersweet Tiger memory

With the PGA Tour's regular season finale set for Sedgefield, we look at five names to watch near the bubble

With women's competition set to begin in France, we take a look at why the Olympic spotlight is a welcome one

The Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club has always favored elite ball-strikers.

Plus: A tour of Indiana's Pete Dye Trail

Once thought superfluous by many players and fans, golf at the Olympics now feels like one of the sport's best events

Are Jon Rahm's big-event struggles in 2024 a real concern, or just a small sample size?

Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama completed the podium at Le Golf National.

Discussing and debating the Olympic qualifying process, Bryson vs. Wyndham, and more.

Why a quality runoff area short of the green is one of golf's most underrated "hazards"

The Club TFE review and rating of Southern Hills Country Club

Your comment section for the first week of August

With Olympic golf set to begin, what does Le Golf National tell us about the importance of course setup and course fit?

What should we expect from Wyndham at the Olympics? Plus looking back at a low point for Phil in 2018

Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE event at Oakland Hills

Plus: news out of Rodeo Dunes and Olympia Fields

2024 certainly hasn't gone like Jon Rahm hoped, but was it really as disappointing as the narrative?

It wasn't always so difficult to assign value and meaning to a win on the PGA Tour

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Chambers Bay

Taking a look at a few statistical nuggets and notes now that the 2024 men's majors are complete

The Club TFE rating and review of Cape Cod Country Club

Get in your questions for the next round of Yolk with Doak podcasts

Club TFE's Tour Guide heads to the Twin Cities for a 3M preview, a PGA Tour player having a strange year, and Senior Open memories

With a month left before qualification ends, where do Team USA and Team Europe stand?

Three men took home majors in 2024, but who had the best year among the non-winners?

With players descending on TPC Twin Cities from all directions, Paulie looks for the best combination of course history and recent form

Emptying the notebook after another week of Open Championship immersion

Xander was right: a steady drip does indeed cave the stone

It's tempting to try and import features that make links golf so special, but the reality is more complicated

Gather round for the last men's major championship round of the year

Xander's win at Royal Troon makes him the first player since Brooks Koepka to win two majors in one year

Moving day at the Open. Get yourselves to the comment section!

Analyzing the most difficult stretch at Royal Troon, including the Postage Stamp par-3 8th hole

We hear about leaderboard gravity, but Sunday at the Open looks to be more about leaderboard density

Club TFE comments on the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon

A train conductor, his view of the Open Championship, and golf culture in Scotland

Shane Lowry leads Daniel Brown and Justin Rose by two strokes heading into the weekend at Royal Troon

Tiger Woods missed another cut at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. It's time for some tough talks.

The Open at Royal Troon once again saw certain tee times work out better than others, but it didn't stop Justin Rose

Club TFE comments on the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon

The first round of the 2024 Open Championship saw different, unusual conditions at Royal Troon

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy Have Rough Starts at the Open Championship

An ode to what makes this version of the game the best: unpredictability

A deep dive into the shots that made Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson's duel at Royal Troon so memorable

The Open Championship works so well in large part because it's all about the actual golf being played

During the first round of the 2024 Open Championship, Justin Rose showed some brilliance with a chipped nine iron

Prepare yourself for a very early morning and lots of coverage of the 2024 Open Championship tee times at Royal Troon

Defining Rory by his major misses means ignores a wildly impressive run at the top of the game

Paulie offers a few parlay and head-to-head options to consider for Royal Troon

Breaking down what it takes to succeed at Royal Troon, and who among the favorites represents the best value

Some sleepers heading into the 2024 Open at Royal Troon

Plus: the latest out of Royal Troon and Cleeve Hill

There's no bad way to win your first major, but a walk-off eagle has to be one of the best ways to do it

Seeing someone win their own national open is one of golf's great pleasures

Are we at the point where golf needs to rein in free relief options?

Royal Troon's most famous hole wasn't originally part of the course

See if you can win some pro shop credit while picking the Champion Golfer of the Year

What we heard from Rory at his Scottish Open presser suggests a player eager to get back to work

Bryson DeChambeau's dispute with longtime coach Mike Schy spilled into the mainstream this week

Your comment section for the second weekend of July

The Club TFE rating and review of Portmarnock Golf Club

Details regarding our Club TFE event at Colorado Golf Club

Keegan Bradley's first strategic move as Ryder Cup captain: saying he wants to give up a few captain's picks, for some reason.

Tour Guide ventures across the pond for looks at the Renaissance Club and why the Evian feels anything but major

Shane and Joseph debate the merits of a Keegan Bradley Ryder Cup captaincy

Phil Cuffare, Director of Agronomy at Oakland Hills, joined Andy to discuss all things Oakland Hills ahead of the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur

A surprise announcement that could signal change within Team USA

It's links season, which means a slight change in the type of player set for success in Scotland

Plus: tidbits involving Medinah, Hazeltine, GrayBull, and Tom Coyne

The next generation of player is only going to swing faster, and they're already here.

Taking stock of the year so far here at Fried Egg Golf

The Club TFE rating and review of Castlerock Golf Club (Mussenden)

Taking a trip to TPC Deere Run to talk Spieth, a memorable edition with Ryder Cup impacts, and more

The R&A's new chief is the latest sign of where golf is now, and where it's likely heading

Justin Rose was by far the biggest name to make it through the final stage of Open Qualifying

The John Deere Classic is another potential PGA Tour birdie bonanza, but on a course that rewards different skills

Plus: Chambers Bay ponders LIV

The weekend offered plenty of time

After another close call with victory, Cam Young remains a very tough player to pin down

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at The Country Club of Troy

Your comment section for the final weekend in June

Checking in on a few less-heralded PGA Tour players having solid years

The Club TFE review and rating of The Kittansett Club

This week's Tour Guide examines what it takes to win at Detroit Golf Club, plus a look back at the Buick Open's history

After a stretch of high-end events, Paulie looks for value in a different kind of field at the Rocket Mortgage Classic

Monday qualifier Nick Bienz had a story so good it went mainstream. What can golf learn from that?

Plus: news out of William Land, Elyria, Victoria, and Kingsley Club

Thoughts on how Sahalee played, Amy Yang's win, and the Olympic ramifications of the results

Diving into the data to see if work done at TPC River Highlands to toughen the course actually did that

Your comment section for the third weekend of June

The Club TFE review and rating of Park Mammoth Golf Club

Breaking down the pros and cons of TPC River Highlands, going deep on Bryson's bunker shot, and a look back to a 2016 duel at Sahalee

With Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu in the field, the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship could see a top-level duel

Exploring how and why the 2024 U.S. Open mattered in ways we too rarely see

Paulie has a few key things to look for when picking through a possibly exhausted signature field at the Travelers Championship,

Lost in all the extracurricular Bryson conversation and narrative: he's been a killer competitor his whole career

Rory had a U.S. Open win in his grasp at Pinehurst No. 2, right up until he didn't

For one week, the USGA found a middle ground between carnage and playability

As recently as 2023 at LACC, Rory seemed eager to keep battling despite tough losses. But can that really last?

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Hollywood Golf Club

Is it Bryson's time?

Bryson DeChambeau held on late to win his second U.S. Open, while Rory McIlroy saw his drought extended in wrenching fashion

Ludvig v. Bryson with a side of Cantlay and McIlroy. Buckle up.

Our recap from Saturday at the 2024 U.S. Open

Let's talk a little Club TFE and U.S. Open, shall we?

Bryson DeChambeau seems, well, happy? How that outlook and a newfound strategic restraint have Bryson in contention once again

From Rory McIlroy to Scottie Scheffler to Bryson DeChambeau to Tiger Woods, there is a lot to talk about from the second round of the U.S. Open

Random thoughts, notes, and musings from Thursday at Pinehurst

Finding the joy in watching late-career players performing on the big stage

Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau are among those to shine bright during the first round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2

The Club TFE review and rating of Pinehurst No. 10

As the golf world turns to Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open, we have all the (width and) angles covered for you

Emptying the Pinehurst No. 2 notebook on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Open

Plus: Some cool photos of The Kittansett Club

Bryson DeChambeau debuted a $10,000 set of irons at Augusta that were only approved that week by the USGA. So, what should we think about that?

Plus: Some cool photos of The Kittansett Club

It's time for Paulie to hand out the coveted Best Bets for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2

The best and most interesting tee times to watch during the first two rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2

After yet another victory, the 2024 U.S. Open is Scottie Scheffler's to lose

After withdrawing from LIV Houston with a foot infection, what's the state of Jon Rahm's game heading into the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?

Paulie examines a pool of longshots, finding some value in a reigning major champ and a former U.S. Open winner

Andy Johnson answers questions about the USGA's anchor sites, what an American rota could look like, rough vs. short grass, and more

The Club TFE review and rating of Pinehurst No. 2

Your June 2024 Club TFE member video

As we head to Pinehurst, Paulie analyzes which favorites are primed for a good week on a non-traditional U.S. Open setup

Enter for free for your chance to win Fried Egg Golf pro shop credit

Andy and Brendan take the lead on this month's virtual hangout

A special announcement about our 2024 Club TFE member gift

Debating the relative scoring benefits of a good angle vs. a bad angle on the PGA Tour

What we've learned (and what we haven't) in the year since pro golf's seismic shift

The Club TFE review and rating of Black Creek Club

The positives of Muirfield Village, a shot that showed Yuka Saso's brilliance, 2020 Muirfield madness

The positives of Muirfield Village, a shot that showed Yuka Saso's brilliance, 2020 Muirfield madness

A pair of stories from Golf's Longest Day brought some much needed perspective to the current world of golf

Paulie dives into what it takes to succeed at Jack's Place, before offering two elite ball-strikers as top options at this year's Memorial.

Plus: A new Dream Golf project in East Texas

Breaking down how Yuka Saso aced Lancaster's difficult test with a brilliant final round

Previewing the 2024 U.S. Open venue with thoughts and insights from Bill Coore and Geoff Ogilvy

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Dornick Hills Country Club

Your comment section for the final weekend in May

Observations from the Lancaster grounds on an amateur run, a few goodbyes, and the best player in the world missing the cut

Analyzing Hamilton Golf and Country Club and taking a trip back to In Gee Chun's triumph at the 2015 U.S. Women's Open

Examining the top storylines, players to watch, notes on Lancaster Country Club, and more as we preview the 2024 U.S. Women's Open.

The 2024 U.S. Women's Open is set for Lancaster Country Club this week, and a lot more attention than usual should be watching Nelly Korda.

Paulie takes a trip north of the border and comes away with two top-20 wagers for the RBC Canadian Open.

The Club TFE review and rating of Lancaster Country Club

Your weekend chat for the fourth weekend of May

Plus: A Tilly muni looks to renovate and Sergio García launches a design career

Finding the player type favored at recently renovated Colonial Country Club for the Charles Schwab Challenge

Reflecting on Xander Schauffele's victory and the 2024 PGA Championship as a whole

Xander Schauffele birdied 18 to win the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla by one stroke over Bryson DeChambeau

The runner up at the 2024 PGA Championship also was the fan favorite

The top player in the women's game is having a historic season on the LPGA Tour

In contention on Sunday, Collin Morikawa ran out of gas at the 2024 PGA Championship

What makes Valhalla susceptible to scoring like this, soft or not?

Shane Lowry's 62 tied for the lowest round ever in a major. It's also the second 62 this week.

Notes & observations from the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla

Your comment section for the third weekend of May

Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with multiple counts after a traffic incident Friday morning

Let's have some fun on PGA Championship weekend

What it felt like to watch as Scottie Scheffler went to jail and then shot 66 at Valhalla during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship

Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa, and other bits from the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla

Xander Schauffele leads the 2024 PGA Championship. Can he finally win a major championship?

After leaving for LIV Golf, Dustin Johnson has not been the same player. And he admits as much.

Notes & observations from the opening round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla

A whiparound preview of all the angles we're tracking at this week's PGA Championship

Returning to the site of his last major win after a drought of 10 years, Rory could really use the win

Scottie Scheffler heads to Valhalla with the chance to fire up a Grand Slam frenzy

Brooks Koepka heads to Valhalla with the chance to distance himself from his few active peers

A few elements of Valhalla to watch for this week during the PGA Championship

Will Knights and Matt Rouches dive into the pros and cons of Valhalla Golf Club

The Club TFE review and rating of Valhalla Golf Club

Even before the Rory win in the dark, the 2014 PGA was a ride that ushered in a new era of how majors are consumed

It's glory's second shot for Paulie, who offers up his best bets for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla

When to tune in to watch the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla

Plus: A Q&A with the developers behind Brambles, Old Barnwell, and The Tree Farm

Ahead of the PGA Championship at Valhalla, Rory isn't the only star player in top form

Plus: A Q&A with the developers behind Brambles, Old Barnwell, and The Tree Farm

Paulie combs through the longer odds to find some Valhalla value

Don't forget to grab your spot at 1:00 p.m. ET!

Enter for free for your chance to win Fried Egg Golf pro shop credit

Your comment section for the second weekend in May

A taste of what makes Pinehurst No. 2 a great American golf course

Breaking down what it takes to win at Valhalla, and which of the favorites to watch closely

The Club TFE review and rating of Desert Forest Golf Club

A few simple changes to improve the PGA Tour product

Analyzing Quail Hollow quirks, identifying a Nelly-stopper, and venturing back to the Wachovia days

Wyndham Clark has had a ridiculous calendar year going back to his win last May at Quail Hollow

Another signature event stop, this time at a course that rewards a pretty consistent skill set

Plus: A quick Shorty’s review and a sad announcement from Sweetens Cove

A win at LIV Singapore might be enough to put the PGA Championship field on notice

The authors of The Prairie Raynor, a book commemorating the 100th anniversary of Chicago Golf Club, stop by for a chat

Your comment section for the first weekend of May

Tiger Woods gets a special U.S. Open exemption, while Talor Gooch skips qualifying

Spieth cited Scottie Scheffler's approach as inspiration for his mental management

Why pro golf's product this week is such that you should just go play yourself.

Plus: Arcadia Bluffs goes short and Westport spurs a lawsuit

Paulie heads to Texas for a week that could offer a lot of leaderboard volatility.

Zac Blair and Kye Goalby on locating the seventh green at The Tree Farm

With Greg Norman sending signals that 72-hole events are possible, what's the point here?

It's just a shame we don't get to watch or play it more often.

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lookout Mountain Club

Your comment section for the final weekend of April

Will, Meg, and Joseph join Andy in pledging their allegiances to TGL teams

The Club TFE review and rating of Annesley Links at Royal County Down

The ins and outs of the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program

If players are left to their own devices, pace of play will only get slower

Breaking down the pros, cons, and other elements needed for a Scottie-Nelly match in primetime

A serious look at a not-so-serious tournament

Paulie visits the Crescent City and comes back with a few picks for a unique PGA Tour event

Plus: Fazio-Welling at The Patch, Dormer at Old Dane, and other news

How Nelly Korda is growing more and more comfortable being the face of the game

Your comment section the third week in April

The Club TFE review and rating of Harbour Town Golf Links

Breaking down Thursday's action at the first women's major of the year

A course like Harbour Town is an outlier on the PGA Tour schedule, but it doesn't have to be

There's more to the Chevron than Nelly Korda, although it doesn't feel like it

Nelly's putting improvements have her in position to capture five straight wins (and a second major)

Getting to play Augusta National is a dream for many, but a reality for just a few

The Tour visits Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, a signature event

The 2024 Masters ended as many expected, with Scottie Scheffler on top

Ludvig Åberg announced his presence at the 2024 Masters

Augusta National provided an incredible test at the 2024 Masters, but it also highlighted an approaching tipping point

A running blog and comment section for the final round of the 2024 Masters

Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, and Augusta National thoughts after the 2024 Masters

A running blog and comment section for the third round of the Masters

Scottie Scheffler holds the 54-hole lead at Augusta National as he looks for his second Masters title

A running blog and comment section for the second day of the 2024 Masters

Both sides of Tiger Woods were on display at Augusta National as he made the cut for a record 24th straight time at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau steadies himself, Max Homa stays strong, and other notes from the second round of the 2024 Masters

A whole new meaning to Amen Corner

A running blog and comment section for Thursday at the Masters

Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler top the storylines during the first round of the 2024 Masters

Scottie Scheffler's skill is on full display at Augusta National during the 2024 Masters

Scottie Scheffler is dominating golf thanks to planning as much as execution

Who (and what) our staff is tracking at Augusta National for the 2024 Masters

Notes from a visit to The Patch, Augusta's soon-to-be-renovated municipal course

Musings from the visual of the Masters Par-3 Contest tee sheet

What we learned from Fred Ridley's wide-ranging Masters press conference

Back-nine charges are part of what make the Masters great, but not every favorite is a scary chaser on Masters Sunday

Rory/Scottie/Xander and all of the other groups we'll be watching closely at the 2024 Masters

The best bets for the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, including a Phil Mickelson pick

The Club TFE review and rating of County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)

CBS analyst and Masters champion Trevor Immelman joined Andy to break down the week ahead at Augusta National

At a time when golf fans rarely feel prioritized, the Masters continues to put them first

Enter for free for your chance to win Fried Egg Golf pro shop credit

A firsthand look at some of the changes made to Augusta National ahead of the 2024 Masters

How Akshay Bhatia outdueled Denny McCarthy to capture the Valero Texas Open

Nelly Korda won (again) and is on the verge of the record books

On-the-ground observations from the 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur

Paulie scouts 2024 Masters favorites and breaks down what it takes to succeed at Augusta National

Paulie takes a look at four 2024 Masters longshots to keep your betting eye on at the 2024 Masters

A cheat sheet from Geoff Ogilvy on every hole at the Masters venue

The spots at Augusta National that often lead to bogeys or worse

The widening of No. 11 and the addition of short grass are the most promising changes at the Masters venue in years

Your comment section for the first weekend of April

Joseph makes the case for the Valero Texas Open, a dream event for Corey Conners

Taking a look at the FedEx Cup standings and two players who need to improve to play signature events in 2025

The Valero is very much a horses for courses situation, as Paulie demonstrates

Plus: A sandy vein through Central Florida

Breaking down how and why Stephan Jaeger finally broke through at the Houston Open

Nelly Korda took home her third win in three starts this weekend at the LPGA's Ford Championship

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #6

Your comment section for the final weekend of March

Professional sports will always be about money, but that doesn't absolve greed

Bryson DeChambeau set out to film an anti-rollback YouTube video. He did the opposite.

The Club TFE review and rating of the Links Course at Sand Hollow

Changes to the 17th hole at Memorial Park might make for plenty of backboarding

The PGA Tour is leaning hard into gambling, but as we're seeing with major scandals in other sports, that comes with risk

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #5

Meg, Brendan, and Will discuss ANWA and Masters and answer some member questions

Fried Egg Golf is looking to hire a Social Media Manager. Read the job description and apply!

Plus: An evocative Talking Stick aerial and some cool Portstewart photos

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #4

Andy lists his Northern Ireland favorites and welcome surprises, on and off the course

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Charleston Muncipal Golf Course

Your comment section for the forth weekend in March

The Club TFE review and rating of the O'odham Course at Talking Stick Resort

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #3

A look at the ins and outs of Innisbrook, and a flashback to when -18 was cause for alarm

Rahm certainly seems to be keeping tabs on the Tour from afar

Part of the Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland crew goes back and forth on some key trip takeaways

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Our team recorded podcasts throughout their trip to document the courses, people, and Guinness they experienced along the way

The Tour heads to a different kind of Florida course, and Paulie has eyes on some top-20 value

Plus: Two George Thomas classics look to turn back the clock

Having conquered TPC Sawgrass two years running, what can't Scottie Scheffler do?

On how obvious and important it is for businesses to take pride in their product

The rules of golf took a big hit over the last week

Your comment section for the third weekend of March

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland rolls on with Andy's delighted thoughts on a lesser-known course

Breaking down the key takeaways from a softer TPC Sawgrass

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #2

Discussing a question more complex than it sounds: does the Players still matter?

Jay Monahan's annual state of the game presser didn't offer specifics

Site of the 2025 Open, Royal Portrush makes quite a first impression

Breaking down what makes TPC Sawgrass such a great Tour test

Paulie looks for value at TPC Sawgrass

Plus: Brandon Johnson, longtime Arnold Palmer associate, founds his own firm

Taking a wild journey at Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland

Is a switch to a mallet really enough to fix Scottie Scheffler's one weakness?

Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #1

Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lake Merced Golf Club

Your comment section for the second weekend of March

The Eggsplorations crew offers their initial thoughts after a day at one of the best courses in the world.

Emptying the notebook after three days at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The Club TFE review and rating of The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island

What it takes to win at Bay Hill and a 1994 moment that would break Twitter today

Fans remain the one voice without a seat at the table

Bay Hill is a prime chance for the PGA Tour's biggest star to shine.

Aiming to get back on the wagon, Paulie takes a look at three plays for Bay Hill.

Plus: Who will be the next Raynor?

Forget the scores: a moment that should have felt big seemed so small.

Netflix's foray into tennis broadcasting was much more successful than their first golf effort. Here's what worked.

Your comment section for the first weekend of March

Patty Tavatanakit rockets up and Talor Gooch is the gift that keeps on giving

The high variance of PGA National and a look back at a Jack Nicklaus charge

Breaking down what worked and what didn't from the first mixed edition of the Match.

Talor Gooch's comments about Rory betray a wild disconnection from the real world.

Paulie enters the Bear Trap looking to keep the profit streak going, and there's a non-player prop this week.

The Club TFE review and rating of The Park

How the hardest rounds can be the most rewarding.

Andy, Garrett, Will, and Jay debate whether they are better putters than Scottie Scheffler

Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Event at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

Your comment section for the final weekend of February

The Club TFE review and rating of the Greywalls Course at Marquette Golf Club

A quick look at the Mexico Open venue, breaking down how Spieth and Greller work, and a fun fact about Frank Nobilo.

How huge increases in purses might make the sport much less exciting.

One standout moment got to the heart of why people like sports to begin with: true competition

Another week, another profit for Paulie at Riviera. Can we keep things rolling in Mexico?

Details surrounding the 2024 Club TFE Member-Guest on Long Island

Plus: A Woking template in Scottsdale

Why Hideki's brilliant Sunday at Riviera could be a very positive sign of things to come.

Bad weather, lesser-known winners, and a general sense of "meh" defined the 2024 West Coast Swing.

Identifying with Patrick Cantlay and his process

Your comment section for the third weekend of February

The Club TFE review and rating of Riviera Country Club

Riviera is really good, so is Nick Taylor, and Tiger invented cashmere hoodies!

More endearing than embarrassing, Tiger's shank was a rare relatable moment.

Riviera's design, Cantlay's pace, No. 10 thoughts, and other on-site observations.

Tour Guide explores Riviera's good first impressions and the folly of the Wednesday pro-am.

Acing a tough test at a classic course would be a huge step for the Swedish phenom.

Formerly the most reliable athlete in sports, we now have no idea what to expect when Tiger tees it up.

Your February 2024 Club TFE member video

Three plays for the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, one of the best tests on the PGA Tour.

The Club TFE review and rating of the Blue Course at Congressional Country Club

With both the crowds and the discourse about crowd behavior hitting critical mass, is it time to consider reigning things in at TPC Scottsdale?

More than the crowds, TPC Scottsdale presents a test of golf that's all too rare at the pro level.

Everyone's favorite golf ranking returns to pump up Lydia Ko and defend Post Malone

Taking a look at what worked about the inaugural Good Good Desert Open

The Club TFE review and rating of the Match Course at Old Trail

Your comment section for the second weekend of February

Tour Guide looks at the actual golf going on in Phoenix, and remembers an underrated stud who dominated there

Courses like TPC Scottsdale overseed in winter. What does that process actually entail?

A telling quote from Wyndham Clark begs the question: how did golf get here?

News on the remainder of Fried Egg Golf and Club TFE events, including the 2024 Club TFE Member Guest

Some bets for the biggest party on the PGA Tour, sandwiched between Signatures in 2024

Plus: The courage to say no to PrecisionAire

With the PGA Tour battling Mother Nature, LIV Golf found an opening into the mainstream

Your comment section for the first weekend of February

Pebble Beach has narrowed some of its fairways—by a lot. Here's why that matters.

The Strategic Sports Group invested billions of dollars into the PGA Tour this week. What does that mean, exactly?

January's Virtual Hangout talked Club TFE events, the SSG investment with PGA Tour Enterprises, and much more

Let's review strategy for Pebble's tiny targets and the only time the Pro-Am was outright canceled

The 2024 Pebble Beach Pro-Am made some upgrades to previous versions

Your January 2024 member video

Pebble's debut as a Signature event yields some high-profile options for Paulie

Plus: Did Cabot Citrus Farms open for preview play too early?

After a down year in 2023, Tony Finau's speed has returned to start the 2024 PGA Tour season

Two of the LPGA Tour's top stars, Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, appear to be in top form to begin 2024

Your comment section for the final weekend of January

Reports indicate that Anthony Kim may be set to make a return to professional golf (either PGA Tour or LIV) after 12 years away from the sport

Brendan Porath visited the PGA Show in Orlando and came back with stories of his travels

It would appear that LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan for Saudi involvement in the LPGA Tour

The Club TFE review and rating of Diamond Springs Golf Course

A new Club TFE feature starts with what Torrey actually tests and that time Phil was called a cheater at the Farmers

The Farmers Insurance Open has been good to the PGA Tour. What will its future hold?

The next edition of The Match will take place at The Park in West Palm Beach and feature Rory McIlroy, Max Homa, Lexi Thompson, and Rose Zhang

Paulie is on a heater as the PGA Tour treks over to the California coast

Plus: An Urbina plan for Olympic and a soundtracked golf course

Nick Dunlap makes history at The American Express

Rory McIlroy shows his longevity in winning the Dubai Desert Classic for the fourth time

Pete Dye's Stadium Course at PGA West was once a feared venue. Today's pros demolish it.

Your comment section for the third weekend of January

The Club TFE review and rating of The Lido at Sand Valley

A potential lawsuit involving LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan arises on the same day Jay Monahan visits with him in Saudi Arabia

Plus: Golf Digest redefines the words “public” and “new”

Paulie looks for some options at the annual birdie fest in Palm Springs

Carl Yuan received a free drop at the Sony Open. But why?

Rory McIlroy's propensity for the big miss reared it's ugly head at the Dubai Invitational

Your comment section for the second weekend in January

Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Event at The Park

The Club TFE review and rating of Coore & Crenshaw's Bandon Trails

A one-time reminder to get your picks in for our Club TFE fantasy leagues

PGA Tour structural issues have been exposed at the Sony Open

The Club TFE review and rating of The Beverly Country Club

The first full field event of the year is a unique setup on the PGA Tour schedule and Paulie is here to guide us

Plus: tidbits on Coore & Crenshaw, Doak, and OCM

Can Sahith Theegala make the next step in his career in 2024

The PGA Tour moves its television window to avoid competition with the NFL

Everyone's favorite weekly golf ranking is back for another year

Your comment section for the first week of January

Appearing on a European soccer podcast, Rory McIlroy made some comments about LIV Golf. Then the industry spun his words

Best to get your 2024 men's major championship predictions in early

Plus: five courses Andy wants to play this year

We put our heads together to make some predictions for the 2024 golf season

The PGA Tour is back and so is Paulie with some options for Kapalua

Your comment section for the final weekend of 2023

Your comment section for the third weekend of December

Some videos and podcasts to keep you busy as you travel this holiday season

A special mega edition of Will's Official Weekly Golf Ranking

The Club TFE review and rating of Old Barnwell