JT may have found a new caddie

The addition to Pinehurst Sandmines will be the legendary firm’s first original design for Pinehurst Resort

How our photographer found himself in position to capture Rory McIlroy's daring shot into the par-5 15th on Sunday at the 2025 Masters

Can betting data be used as a proxy for fans' interest in different types of pro golf?

The Club TFE review and rating of Bandon Dunes

My round got off to a (slightly better) start than Rory McIlroy's final round

Your comment section for the third weekend of April

Is it 2028 yet?

The 15th edition of Joseph LaMagna’s weekly pro golf update

Three picks to consider with great course fits at Harbour Town

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

Rory vs. Bryson was billed but the result was even better

Rory McIlroy's grand slam accomplishment was the highlight, but many other notable shots occurred around Augusta National during the 2025 Masters

Fair test or a design gimmick?

One of the world's most famous golf holes doesn't seem to have become a "template hole"

Your comment section for 2025 Masters Weekend

Rory vs. Bryson Round II: Electric Boogalo

The 2018 Masters champion sat down for a wide-ranging interview ahead of the year's first major

The Club TFE review and rating of Augusta National

Every green at the Masters is intricate but certain hole locations stand above the rest

A look at an unusual maintenance practice at Augusta National

The field has been cut to 53 players

Producer PJ experiences the Masters for the first time

The first round of the Masters didn't disappoint

The Club TFE review and rating of Augusta National

Get ready for the first major of the year

The 14th Edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

A thorough analysis of every player competing at Augusta National this week

One last chance to take stock of a handful of contenders entering Masters week

Augusta National is teaming up with a five-time Masters champion

No tournament in golf does starting times better than the Masters

The most valuable real estate in Augusta isn't where you might think

These picks just may help you win your Masters pool

Feeling lucky?

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

The sixth ANWA started with a broken record and ended with one, too

An account of one man’s media-lottery round the day after the Masters

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

This year is shaping up to be the best ANWA in the championship’s six year history

Your comment section for the last weekend before the Masters!

Paulie has his eyes on a couple of value plays for your office pool

Enter for free for your chance to win prizes from B. Draddy, Perfect Practice, Good Walk Coffee, FlagBag, and Fried Egg Golf

Focal points in Alister MacKenzie's routings

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

Cutline day at the ANWA did not disappoint

Be sure to bring a lot of cash if you decide to take the chance on Hammer

A close look at the elite event as it enters its sixth edition

A new championship low round and more from the first round

The 13th Edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

The Valero is very much a horses for courses situation

He finally cooked

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of March 31, 2025

Brendan, Cameron, Adam, and Will gather to dive behind-the-scenes of the Masters and a day in the life of a press member

A Sunday 64 and a playoff at the Ford

A handful of players can punch their tickets to the Masters this week

Your comment section for the final weekend of March

The Club TFE review and rating of Moraine

A versatile game as you can play it with any size group where handicaps aren't important

Thoughts from a memorable golf trip across the pond

Excerpts from the Yolk with Doak on the Houston muni

The 13th edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

The so-called 'Father of Landscape Architecture' had a lasting impact on golf in America

There's a wave advantage this week in Houston

Handing out honors from an awesome stretch in the Sunshine State

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of March 24, 2025

Join us on Monday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a chat on what it's like to cover The Masters from Augusta National

It's never too early to talk about Augusta National

The Club TFE review and rating of Cherry Hills

Your comment section for the fourth weekend of March

A popular golf game you've probably already played without even knowing

Checking in on some of the world's best

The 12th edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

A new show from Fried Egg Golf

How the golf course design facilitates a top-tier fan experience without compromising how it tests players

Fried Egg Golf is growing and we are looking to hire a Podcast Producer on a contract

Fried Egg Golf is growing and we are looking to hire a Video Production Manager

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of March 17, 2025

A memorable Tosti Tale from the Players Championship

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

Our staff on-site share some reports from The Players

The Club TFE review and rating of Pacific Dunes

Equipment manufacturers and their current impact on golf and the PGA Tour

Your comment section for the second weekend of March

What to watch for at the PGA Tour's flagship event

The 11th edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

The commissioner spoke once again, and if you were listening, he actually had something to say

At TPC Sawgrass, the 2025 Creator Classic pitted internet rivals against each other for a common good

Plus: some photos of an Alex Russell gem in Melbourne

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

Paulie looks for value at TPC Sawgrass

The two players in the mix on Sunday have been stacking top 10s

The Club TFE rating and review of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass

Checking in on our recent experiment

The Club TFE review and rating of The Creek

What goes in to building and shaping a green?

Your comment section for the first weekend of March

The tenth edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

Did Jordan Spieth deserve a spot in the Arnold Palmer Invitational?

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Aiming to stay on a winning streak, Paulie makes a pair of plays for Bay Hill.

Another week, another broken record on the PGA Tour

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of March 3, 2025

The staff got busy making content in the shortest month of year

Should a hole be judged strictly on its best pin location or two?

The Club TFE review and rating of Southampton Golf Club

Your comment section for the final Friday of February

TGL isn't for everyone, but it cannot be called anything close to a flop

The ninth edition of Joseph LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

Paulie enters the Bear Trap with a pair of parlays on the card this week

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

Brian Campbell knocks off Aldrich Potgieter in a bizarre weekend at the PGA Tour's Mexico Open

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of February 24, 2025

Another meeting, still no deal

"Since the early 90s, I still haven't really worked out the best way to play this hole."

The Club TFE review and rating of Victoria Golf Club

Your comment section for the third weekend of February

Who should fans be excited to see again?

The eighth edition of LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

A chat on the history of C.B. Macdonald's Mid Ocean Club and the rise of golf in Bermuda

The course will open in 2026

Another week, another slate of picks from our guy Paulie

Analyzing Ludvig Aberg's big win on Sunday and how to play Torrey Pines South

ESPN is airing a triple header on Monday

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of February 17, 2025

A look into why "restored" golf courses keep looking newer and newer

The Club TFE review and rating of Essex County Country Club

The tour is cracking down on slow play

Your comment section for the second weekend of February

Golf fans are getting in the way of any real discourse

The seventh edition of LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

The list of qualifiers is official

Plus: inside info on projects in San Clemente, California, and Lincoln, Nebraska

Need help building your golf library?

Two plays for the Genesis Invitational, this year at Torrey Pines

Tune in for a great discussion on wine, golf architecture, and trends in both industries

Woods recently lost his mother, Kultida

Another year, another fun event in Phoenix

The list of local and final qualifiers is official

A busy week in pro golf populates much of our work this past week, but we also #EmbraceDebate in ClubTFE.

Your comment section for the first weekend of February

The season opener in Saudi Arabia got off to a wild start

The Club TFE review and rating of Mammoth Dunes at the Sand Valley Golf Resort

Why an amateur is the player to watch at the WM Phoenix Open

The sixth edition of LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

Everyone who visits TPC Scottsdale has a story

Some bets to consider for the biggest party on the PGA Tour

Who needs the NFL when you've got the PGA Tour and LPGA?

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of February 3, 2025

A place to air your grievances, check your picks, yell at Will, etc. Whatever you need to do.

Less mess and more rivalries, please

Viktor Hovland can learn a lot from the world No. 1

Highlights from a busy week of content

Your comment section for the final weekend of January

The long-awaited news finally broke on Thursday

Thoughts on golf's latest expensive, attention-grabbing experiment

The fifth edition of LaMagna’s Weekly Pro Golf Update

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

Golf architecture news and notes from the week of January 27, 2025

With no NFL games and three stars aligning, the Tour needs a big week in Monterey

Pebble's yields some high-profile options for Paulie

The PGA Tour finished on Saturday with a surprise star

This sponsor exemption, like all sponsor exemptions, is a complete farce

The Club TFE review and rating of the Old Course at Lahinch Golf Club

Audiences deserve more than the bare minimum

Your comment section for the fourth weekend of January

The fourth edition of Joseph's comprehensive weekly pro golf update

The field at Torrey Pines is one of the worst in the tournament's history

LIV is trying something new with its season opener

What color should they name it?

We react to a rather slow Week 3 match between Atlanta Drive and New York Golf Club

Paulie has you covered with picks for the Tour's Wednesday start in San Diego

Here's what you missed from a busy weekend of professional golf.

Golf architecture news and notes for the week of January 20, 2025

The Englishman had another top performance this weekend, as well as another temper tantrum

The Club TFE review and rating of Prairie Dunes

Some serious, semi-serious, and longshot suggestions

Highlighting a busy week of content

The LPGA is making some key moves ahead of the start of the 2025 season

Details and registration information about the 2025 Club TFE Member-Guest at The Creek

A new era for the Pebble Beach Company?

The simulator golf league took a step back despite Tiger's debut

A Q&A with Ryan Ruffels about his experience playing an Australian Sandbelt gem with retro equipment

Plus: What to expect from DN this year

The Club TFE review and rating of Lost Dunes Golf Club

The third edition of Joseph's comprehensive weekly pro golf update

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

The young pro was critical of his time with the Saudi-backed league

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Another year, another veteran winner at Waialae

There's value in athletes having free rein with their media rights

How to register for 2025 Fried Egg Golf Events

Your comment section for the second weekend of January

There are a few projects to keep an eye on in the new year

Analysis on the State of Professional Golf this week

Some live notes taking in a late-night TGL debut

Your questions about Garrett's once-in-a-lifetime trip answered

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

Is this new simulator league too big to fail?

Some thoughts on the PGA Tour's season opener in Hawaii

A match play Tour Championship format must meet the following criteria

Andy, Joseph, Will, Cameron, and PJ review hole submissions from fellow Club TFE members. You won't want to miss this one

The simulator golf league makes its long awaited debut Tuesday night

The Club TFE review and rating of Northwood Golf Club

Your comment section for the first weekend of 2025

We list the best men's and women's players ages 18-50

Predictions and light commentary on 10 of the top men’s professional golfers as we head into the 2025 season

Test your knowledge with the latest Fried Egg Golf Game, a Wordle-esque challenge

Click here to be sent to our new events hub

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

We put our heads together to make some predictions for the 2025 golf season

A collection of our favorite holes of the year

Amusing, inane, and extraordinary golf moments from this past year

Your comment section for the final weekend of the year

The Club TFE review and rating of Southern Pines Golf Club

Here's what we want from the game of golf this holiday season

Your comment section for the third weekend of December

Reporting from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Melbourne

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You may be winding down for the holidays, but the professional golf world sure isn't

Club TFE fantasy golf is back. Enter for free and get involved!

Club TFE members can draw their own for a chance to win

The Grant Thornton Invitational has settled into its silly season identity, but it can be better

Let’s talk about strategy at the Grant Thornton Invitational

Handing out some serious and silly honors from a wild year of golf

The Club TFE review and rating of the Red Course at Dismal River Club

Test your knowledge with the latest Fried Egg Golf Game, a Wordle-esque challenge

Your comment section for the second weekend of December

Some December silliness

Will LIV Golf exist as the PGA Tour’s new friend or old foe?

LIV's relegation system needs some work

Plus: A photo tour of Highland Links on Cape Cod

We agree with Reed's opinion on playing status across multiple tours

Scheffler's dominance and Thomas's new driver provided some interesting storylines

See when you'll want to register for 2025 Fried Egg Golf and Club TFE events!

The ideal candidate is out there, but it's highly unlikely

The Club TFE review and rating of Sedge Valley

Your comment section for the first weekend of December

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Rounding up the latest silly season news

Submit your questions for the SGS guys as we gather one last time in 2024

Some things just aren't a coincidence

After three years at the helm, Marcoux Samaan will step way in January

Plus: Palmetto Bluff announces a Coore & Crenshaw design

In a time of professional golf handouts, Johnston is a model for meritocracy

Have some fun and learn something new about golf course architecture

Test your knowledge with the latest Fried Egg Golf Game, a Wordle-esque challenge

Test your knowledge with the latest Fried Egg Golf Game, a Wordle-esque challenge

Jump in the comment section and drop a note about your plans!

Check out some of the staff's favorite items during our biggest sale of the year

The Club TFE review and rating of George Wright Golf Course

A list of articles, podcasts, blog posts, videos, and other odds and ends we’ve enjoyed in 2024

Your comment section for the final weekend of November

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

A scenario we previously outlined ahead of the Zozo Championship came to fruition after the RSM Classic

In a crowded sports landscape, the LPGA is going to need its top players at their best in order to compete

The gang talks about the courses they saw in 2024

Ranking systems are not value-agnostic; they reflect the priorities and goals of their creators

From the schedule to new programs to Mollie Marcoux Samaan's press conference, it's been a busy few days in Naples

Your comment section for the third weekend of November

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your comment section for the second weekend of July

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

The Club TFE rating and review of Portmarnock 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

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?

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

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