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10/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A PGA Tour Venue Quandary
A Back-and-Forth on Black Desert and the Suitability of Resort Courses as Professional Golf Venues
10/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
All About Black Desert
Fried Egg Golf's Garrett and Matt on their impressions of the 'visual feast' that is the newest PGA Tour venue
10/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Black Desert Championship
Paulie rummages around the lava rocks to find some value at the inaugural Black Desert Championship.
10/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tyrrell Hatton’s Old Course Dominance, Explained
Also, thoughts on the KFT Championship and the TGL's first efforts at golf course design
10/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Dunhill Links Serving as Center Stage for Reunification Debate
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
10/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Discussing Yasir and Jay at the Dunhill, Plus Notes on the Sanderson
Discussing a high-profile amateur group at the Dunhill Links, plus a rookie to watch at the Sanderson
10/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship
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
9/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Presidents Cup Notes, Thoughts, and Takeaways
A roundtable look at key players, the broadcast, why team match play just works, and more from the Presidents Cup
9/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Winners & Losers From Thursday at the Presidents Cup
Breaking down who should feel good and who should feel bad after Presidents Cup Thursday at Royal Montreal
9/25/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Previewing the 2024 Presidents Cup
Breaking down team golf strategy, lineups and pairings we want to see, and more
9/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf & the PGA Tour: By the Numbers
A quantitative look at the state of the men's professional game
9/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nine Takeaways From the 2024 Solheim Cup
Notes and observations from the ground at the 2024 Solheim Cup
9/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Solheim Cup Plagued by Fan Shuttle ‘Disaster’ in Virginia
The enthusiasm that's overflowing at the start of a Solheim Cup got run over by a bus, or lack thereof
9/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Leona Maguire Sits & Other Thoughts on Solheim Cup Friday
Breaking down the opening set of matches at the 2024 Solheim Cup
9/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Previewing the 2024 Solheim Cup
Getting set for what could be a special weekend at the Solheim Cup
9/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Small Victory
Whichever direction men's golf takes from here, making sure events like the Irish Open are treated as prestigious should be a big goal
9/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Procore Championship
The PGA Tour fall season kicks off with a traditional stop in Napa, now with a new name
9/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Alternate Shot: Does the “Match” Lineup Say Anything About the State of Golf?
The latest Match will reportedly be Rory & Scottie vs. Bryson & Brooks, but does it also reveal anything bigger about the state of the sport?
9/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Royal County Down: The Greatest Stretch in Golf
Taking a look at what makes the first 13 holes at Royal County Down the best stretch of golf in the world
9/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Breaking Down the Presidents Cup Captain’s Picks
Did the captains get it right? Was Justin Thomas snubbed? Answering those questions and more with Presidents Cup rosters set
9/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The New East Lake & Other Tour Championship Notes
East Lake thoughts, Scottie's win, format proposals, OWGR contradiction, the Curtis Cup, and more from the weekend in golf
9/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler Is the 2024 FedEx Cup Champion
Scottie Scheffler took down the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup along with it
8/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The State of the Tour Championship: What Works (and What Doesn’t)
A fair and balanced assessment of the Tour Championship, with a few proposals to make it better. Plus: the Creator Classic
8/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Sound and Vocabulary Signifying Nothing
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks at the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship
8/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 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
8/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A True Test at the Women’s Open
Recapping a challenging and windy Thursday at the Old Course, which ended with Charley Hull leading the field
8/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Previewing the 2024 Women’s Open at St. Andrews
How the women will tackle the Old Course, the setup, and five players to watch at the AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews
8/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
High-Level Insights for the BMW Championship
The BMW Championship is set to be held at altitude this week at Castle Pines, which could be a welcome variable for some players
8/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Hideki Won in Memphis (and More From the PGA Tour’s Playoff Opener)
Hideki's hot putter, Nick Dunlap makes the cut, and more notes and observations
8/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jose Luis Ballester Becomes the First Spanish Winner of the U.S. Amateur
Thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Amateur final at Hazeltine, where Jose Luis Ballester triumphed over Noah Kent
8/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Old Course at St. Andrews 101
Want to learn about the Old Course at St. Andrews? Here are a few highlights from our archive to get you started
8/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Tour’s Questionable Priorities, Scottie’s “Silly” Critique, and More From the Week in Golf
Plus: notes on the U.S. Amateur, East Lake's restoration, and more as Brendan empties his notebook
8/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Matt Kuchar: Last Man Standing
Wrapping up Matt Kuchar's solitary finish on Monday at the Wyndham (and his presser after)
8/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Examining the Bubble Ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs
Breaking down the bubble boys of the FedEx St. Jude Championship
8/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Takeaways From the 2025 PGA Tour Schedule Release
The new PGA Tour schedule looks a lot like the old PGA Tour schedule, and other thoughts on the newly released 2025 Tour calendar
8/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship
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
8/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Case for Stacking More Men’s and Women’s Events Together
Why the Olympic model of playing men's and women's events consecutively at the same venue should be more common
8/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Was Matt Kuchar Thinking?
One of golf's unique heels returned to form on Sunday night, as Matt Kuchar livened up a sleepier PGA Tour stop
8/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Breaking Down the FedEx Cup Bubble
With the PGA Tour's regular season finale set for Sedgefield, we look at five names to watch near the bubble
8/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How the Olympic Stage Is Even More Meaningful for Women’s Golf
With women's competition set to begin in France, we take a look at why the Olympic spotlight is a welcome one
8/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Wyndham Championship
The Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club has always favored elite ball-strikers.
8/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Olympic Golf Continues to Deliver
Once thought superfluous by many players and fans, golf at the Olympics now feels like one of the sport's best events
8/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Should We Worry About Jon Rahm?
Are Jon Rahm's big-event struggles in 2024 a real concern, or just a small sample size?
8/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler Wins Olympic Gold
Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama completed the podium at Le Golf National.
8/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
On Olympic Qualification, Bryson’s Case, and Wyndham’s Struggles
Discussing and debating the Olympic qualifying process, Bryson vs. Wyndham, and more.
7/31/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Le Golf National Highlights the Importance of Course Setup and Fit
With Olympic golf set to begin, what does Le Golf National tell us about the importance of course setup and course fit?
7/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Should We Make of Jon Rahm’s 2024?
2024 certainly hasn't gone like Jon Rahm hoped, but was it really as disappointing as the narrative?
7/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Do We Define a Good PGA Tour Win Anymore?
It wasn't always so difficult to assign value and meaning to a win on the PGA Tour
7/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four Takeaways From the 2024 Majors
Taking a look at a few statistical nuggets and notes now that the 2024 men's majors are complete
7/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Checking in on the Solheim Cup Points Race
With a month left before qualification ends, where do Team USA and Team Europe stand?
7/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who Had the Best Major Year Without a Win?
Three men took home majors in 2024, but who had the best year among the non-winners?
7/23/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 3M Open
With players descending on TPC Twin Cities from all directions, Paulie looks for the best combination of course history and recent form
7/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Xander Schauffele Wins the 2024 Open Championship
Xander's win at Royal Troon makes him the first player since Brooks Koepka to win two majors in one year
7/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Open’s Charm Is Quite Simple
The Open Championship works so well in large part because it's all about the actual golf being played
7/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy Is the Modern Model of Consistency and Longevity
Defining Rory by his major misses means ignores a wildly impressive run at the top of the game
7/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 British Open
Paulie offers a few parlay and head-to-head options to consider for Royal Troon
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 British Open Favorites
Breaking down what it takes to succeed at Royal Troon, and who among the favorites represents the best value
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Five 2024 British Open Longshots
Some sleepers heading into the 2024 Open at Royal Troon
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ayaka Furue Broke Through in Dramatic Fashion at the Evian
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
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Robert MacIntyre’s Scottish Open Win Was a True Spectacle
Seeing someone win their own national open is one of golf's great pleasures
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
It’s Time to Talk About Free Drops
Are we at the point where golf needs to rein in free relief options?
7/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory Sounds Ready to Contend Again
What we heard from Rory at his Scottish Open presser suggests a player eager to get back to work
7/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Bryson Feud Goes Public
Bryson DeChambeau's dispute with longtime coach Mike Schy spilled into the mainstream this week
7/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Keegan Bradley Shouldn’t Give Away Any Captain’s Picks
Keegan Bradley's first strategic move as Ryder Cup captain: saying he wants to give up a few captain's picks, for some reason.
7/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Pros and Cons of Captain Keegan
Shane and Joseph debate the merits of a Keegan Bradley Ryder Cup captaincy
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Keegan Bradley Named 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain
A surprise announcement that could signal change within Team USA
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Genesis Scottish Open
It's links season, which means a slight change in the type of player set for success in Scotland
7/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Speed Is on the Way
The next generation of player is only going to swing faster, and they're already here.
7/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 John Deere Classic
The John Deere Classic is another potential PGA Tour birdie bonanza, but on a course that rewards different skills
7/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Should We Make of Cameron Young?
After another close call with victory, Cam Young remains a very tough player to pin down
6/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Players to Watch Down the Stretch of the PGA Tour Season
Checking in on a few less-heralded PGA Tour players having solid years
6/25/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic
After a stretch of high-end events, Paulie looks for value in a different kind of field at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
6/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Notes on the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Thoughts on how Sahalee played, Amy Yang's win, and the Olympic ramifications of the results
6/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Did Changes to TPC River Highlands Make the Travelers Any Tougher?
Diving into the data to see if work done at TPC River Highlands to toughen the course actually did that
6/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Could We Get Another Classic Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee?
With Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu in the field, the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship could see a top-level duel
6/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Travelers Championship
Paulie has a few key things to look for when picking through a possibly exhausted signature field at the Travelers Championship,
6/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 U.S. Open Tee Times to Watch
The best and most interesting tee times to watch during the first two rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 U.S. Open
It's time for Paulie to hand out the coveted Best Bets for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler’s Sorcery
After yet another victory, the 2024 U.S. Open is Scottie Scheffler's to lose
6/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 U.S. Open Longshots
Paulie examines a pool of longshots, finding some value in a reigning major champ and a former U.S. Open winner
6/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 U.S. Open Favorites
As we head to Pinehurst, Paulie analyzes which favorites are primed for a good week on a non-traditional U.S. Open setup
6/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Attempting to Square the Angle Debate
Debating the relative scoring benefits of a good angle vs. a bad angle on the PGA Tour
6/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The June 6th Framework Agreement: One Year Later
What we've learned (and what we haven't) in the year since pro golf's seismic shift
6/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Tour Guide: The Pros of Jack’s Place
The positives of Muirfield Village, a shot that showed Yuka Saso's brilliance, 2020 Muirfield madness
6/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Memorial Tournament
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.
6/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Yuka Saso Won Her Second U.S. Women’s Open
Breaking down how Yuka Saso aced Lancaster's difficult test with a brilliant final round
5/31/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nelly, Lexi, and Other Notes From Friday at the U.S. Women’s Open
Observations from the Lancaster grounds on an amateur run, a few goodbyes, and the best player in the world missing the cut
5/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bright Lights of the U.S. Women’s Open Set to Shine on Nelly Korda
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.
5/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: RBC Canadian Open
Paulie takes a trip north of the border and comes away with two top-20 wagers for the RBC Canadian Open.
5/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge
Finding the player type favored at recently renovated Colonial Country Club for the Charles Schwab Challenge
5/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nelly Korda’s Hall-of-Fame Season
The top player in the women's game is having a historic season on the LPGA Tour
5/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Collin Morikawa Gets Dropped From Coverage
In contention on Sunday, Collin Morikawa ran out of gas at the 2024 PGA Championship
5/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 PGA Championship Preview: Key Players, Storylines, and More
A whiparound preview of all the angles we're tracking at this week's PGA Championship
5/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A New Day: The Wildly Fun 2014 PGA
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
5/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Our Favorite Tee Times at the 2024 PGA Championship
When to tune in to watch the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 PGA Championship
It's glory's second shot for Paulie, who offers up his best bets for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Longshots to Watch at the 2024 PGA Championship
Paulie combs through the longer odds to find some Valhalla value
5/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 PGA Championship Favorites
Breaking down what it takes to win at Valhalla, and which of the favorites to watch closely
5/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Resetting the Scoreboard
A few simple changes to improve the PGA Tour product
5/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
Another signature event stop, this time at a course that rewards a pretty consistent skill set
5/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Brooks Koepka Might Be Peaking for the PGA
A win at LIV Singapore might be enough to put the PGA Championship field on notice
5/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tracking Drama Surrounding LIV and Golf’s Governing Bodies
Tiger Woods gets a special U.S. Open exemption, while Talor Gooch skips qualifying
5/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jordan Spieth Wants a 2024 Reset
Spieth cited Scottie Scheffler's approach as inspiration for his mental management
4/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Paulie heads to Texas for a week that could offer a lot of leaderboard volatility.
4/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Does LIV Golf Want to Be?
With Greg Norman sending signals that 72-hole events are possible, what's the point here?
4/25/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What You Need to Know About the PGA Tour’s Player Equity Program
The ins and outs of the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program
4/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Can We Please Try Something to Fix Pace of Play?
If players are left to their own devices, pace of play will only get slower
4/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Let’s Have a Scottie vs. Nelly Made-for-TV Match
Breaking down the pros, cons, and other elements needed for a Scottie-Nelly match in primetime
4/23/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Paulie visits the Crescent City and comes back with a few picks for a unique PGA Tour event
4/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nelly Korda’s Bubble of Success
How Nelly Korda is growing more and more comfortable being the face of the game
4/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Takeaways From Day One at the Chevron Championship
Breaking down Thursday's action at the first women's major of the year
4/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Courses Like Harbour Town Should Be More Common on the PGA Tour
A course like Harbour Town is an outlier on the PGA Tour schedule, but it doesn't have to be
4/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Nelly Korda Has Raised Her Putting Floor
Nelly's putting improvements have her in position to capture five straight wins (and a second major)
4/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 RBC Heritage
The Tour visits Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, a signature event
4/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Extreme Lengths
Augusta National provided an incredible test at the 2024 Masters, but it also highlighted an approaching tipping point
4/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Two Sides of Tiger Were on Display at Augusta National
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
4/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Recapping the First Round of the 2024 Masters
Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler top the storylines during the first round of the 2024 Masters
4/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Greatest Play-Caller in Golf
Scottie Scheffler is dominating golf thanks to planning as much as execution
4/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Players and Storylines to Watch at the 2024 Masters
Who (and what) our staff is tracking at Augusta National for the 2024 Masters
4/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Takeaways From Fred Ridley’s Masters Press Conference
What we learned from Fred Ridley's wide-ranging Masters press conference
4/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ranking the Chasers for the 2024 Masters
Back-nine charges are part of what make the Masters great, but not every favorite is a scary chaser on Masters Sunday
4/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Our Favorite Tee Times at the 2024 Masters
Rory/Scottie/Xander and all of the other groups we'll be watching closely at the 2024 Masters
4/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2024 Masters
The best bets for the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, including a Phil Mickelson pick
4/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Things About the 2024 Masters with Trevor Immelman
CBS analyst and Masters champion Trevor Immelman joined Andy to break down the week ahead at Augusta National
4/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Masters and Its Patrons
At a time when golf fans rarely feel prioritized, the Masters continues to put them first
4/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Early Course Scouting Report from Augusta National
A firsthand look at some of the changes made to Augusta National ahead of the 2024 Masters
4/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
On the Texas Duel Between Akshay Bhatia and Denny McCarthy
How Akshay Bhatia outdueled Denny McCarthy to capture the Valero Texas Open
4/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nelly Korda Has a Real Shot at History
Nelly Korda won (again) and is on the verge of the record books
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Post-ANWA Chat
On-the-ground observations from the 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s 2024 Masters Favorites and Picks
Paulie scouts 2024 Masters favorites and breaks down what it takes to succeed at Augusta National
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four 2024 Masters Longshots to Watch at Augusta National
Paulie takes a look at four 2024 Masters longshots to keep your betting eye on at the 2024 Masters
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Geoff Ogilvy’s Notes on Augusta National
A cheat sheet from Geoff Ogilvy on every hole at the Masters venue
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is Augusta National Turning Over a New Leaf?
The widening of No. 11 and the addition of short grass are the most promising changes at the Masters venue in years
4/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Two Players Who Need to Boost Their FedEx Cup Position
Taking a look at the FedEx Cup standings and two players who need to improve to play signature events in 2025
4/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Valero Texas Open
The Valero is very much a horses for courses situation, as Paulie demonstrates
4/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Numbers Behind Stephan Jaeger’s Speedy Ascent
Breaking down how and why Stephan Jaeger finally broke through at the Houston Open
4/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nelly Korda Doesn’t Lose Anymore, Apparently
Nelly Korda took home her third win in three starts this weekend at the LPGA's Ford Championship
3/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Chris DiMarco’s Very Bad Day
Professional sports will always be about money, but that doesn't absolve greed
3/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bryson DeChambeau Accidentally Films a Pro-Rollback Video
Bryson DeChambeau set out to film an anti-rollback YouTube video. He did the opposite.
3/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Memorial Park Changes
Changes to the 17th hole at Memorial Park might make for plenty of backboarding
3/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is a Golf Betting Scandal Inevitable?
The PGA Tour is leaning hard into gambling, but as we're seeing with major scandals in other sports, that comes with risk
3/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Houston Open
3/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Teeth of the Snake
A look at the ins and outs of Innisbrook, and a flashback to when -18 was cause for alarm
3/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Does Jon Rahm Miss the PGA Tour?
Rahm certainly seems to be keeping tabs on the Tour from afar
3/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Valspar Championship
The Tour heads to a different kind of Florida course, and Paulie has eyes on some top-20 value
3/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler’s Own Private Island
Having conquered TPC Sawgrass two years running, what can't Scottie Scheffler do?
3/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
NBC Delivered a Broadcast Worthy of the Event
On how obvious and important it is for businesses to take pride in their product
3/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.5
The rules of golf took a big hit over the last week
3/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Takeaways from Thursday at the Players Championship
Breaking down the key takeaways from a softer TPC Sawgrass
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A State of the Players Championship Roundtable
Discussing a question more complex than it sounds: does the Players still matter?
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jay Monahan Speaks but Doesn’t Say Much
Jay Monahan's annual state of the game presser didn't offer specifics
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eggsplorations: Blown Away by Royal Portrush
Site of the 2025 Open, Royal Portrush makes quite a first impression
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Entering Golf’s Stadium
Breaking down what makes TPC Sawgrass such a great Tour test
3/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Players Championship
Paulie looks for value at TPC Sawgrass
3/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
So, Can Scottie Putt Now?
Is a switch to a mallet really enough to fix Scottie Scheffler's one weakness?
3/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Notes From the Ground at Bay Hill
Emptying the notebook after three days at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
3/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf Fans Always Lose
Fans remain the one voice without a seat at the table
3/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Aiming to get back on the wagon, Paulie takes a look at three plays for Bay Hill.
3/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
On Anthony Kim’s Muted Return
Forget the scores: a moment that should have felt big seemed so small.
3/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What exhibition golf can learn from the Netflix Slam
Netflix's foray into tennis broadcasting was much more successful than their first golf effort. Here's what worked.
3/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.4
Patty Tavatanakit rockets up and Talor Gooch is the gift that keeps on giving
2/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Match: Winners & Losers
Breaking down what worked and what didn't from the first mixed edition of the Match.
2/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reality (Talor’s Version)
Talor Gooch's comments about Rory betray a wild disconnection from the real world.
2/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Cognizant Classic
Paulie enters the Bear Trap looking to keep the profit streak going, and there's a non-player prop this week.
2/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Beauty in the Grind
How the hardest rounds can be the most rewarding.
2/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The PGA Tour’s Cash Infusion Could Lead to Complacency
How huge increases in purses might make the sport much less exciting.
2/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Pro Golf Can Learn from Steph vs. Sabrina
One standout moment got to the heart of why people like sports to begin with: true competition
2/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Mexico Open
Another week, another profit for Paulie at Riviera. Can we keep things rolling in Mexico?
2/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Healthy Hideki Can Win Anytime, Anywhere
Why Hideki's brilliant Sunday at Riviera could be a very positive sign of things to come.
2/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Breaking Down a Lackluster West Coast Swing
Bad weather, lesser-known winners, and a general sense of "meh" defined the 2024 West Coast Swing.
2/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
I’m a Business, Man
Identifying with Patrick Cantlay and his process
2/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Mowing Lines, Cantlay’s Pace, and Other Notes From Riviera
Riviera's design, Cantlay's pace, No. 10 thoughts, and other on-site observations.
2/16/24
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Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.3
Riviera is really good, so is Nick Taylor, and Tiger invented cashmere hoodies!
2/16/24
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The Humanizing Power of a Shank
More endearing than embarrassing, Tiger's shank was a rare relatable moment.
2/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Ludvig Åberg Can Prove at Riviera
Acing a tough test at a classic course would be a huge step for the Swedish phenom.
2/14/24
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Absence Has Made Late-Career Tiger Even More Compelling
Formerly the most reliable athlete in sports, we now have no idea what to expect when Tiger tees it up.
2/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Genesis Invitational
Three plays for the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, one of the best tests on the PGA Tour.
2/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Phoenix Open Hits a Saturation Point
With both the crowds and the discourse about crowd behavior hitting critical mass, is it time to consider reigning things in at TPC Scottsdale?
2/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Appreciating TPC Scottsdale’s Nonstandard Test
More than the crowds, TPC Scottsdale presents a test of golf that's all too rare at the pro level.
2/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.2
Everyone's favorite golf ranking returns to pump up Lydia Ko and defend Post Malone
2/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Color of (Wasted) Money
Courses like TPC Scottsdale overseed in winter. What does that process actually entail?
2/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reality Checks & Bank Balances
A telling quote from Wyndham Clark begs the question: how did golf get here?
2/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Some bets for the biggest party on the PGA Tour, sandwiched between Signatures in 2024
2/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf’s Opportunistic Sunday
With the PGA Tour battling Mother Nature, LIV Golf found an opening into the mainstream
2/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Everything You Need to Know About the PGA Tour-SSG Deal
The Strategic Sports Group invested billions of dollars into the PGA Tour this week. What does that mean, exactly?
1/31/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A New-Look Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The 2024 Pebble Beach Pro-Am made some upgrades to previous versions
1/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
Pebble's debut as a Signature event yields some high-profile options for Paulie
1/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tony Finau Wants to Go Fast Again
After a down year in 2023, Tony Finau's speed has returned to start the 2024 PGA Tour season
1/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Nelly Korda x Lydia Ko Battle We’ve Been Waiting For
Two of the LPGA Tour's top stars, Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, appear to be in top form to begin 2024
1/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Anthony Kim Is Returning—Maybe?
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
1/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The PIF Is Coming for the LPGA Tour
It would appear that LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan for Saudi involvement in the LPGA Tour
1/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
We Are Farmers, For Now
The Farmers Insurance Open has been good to the PGA Tour. What will its future hold?
1/23/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Farmers Insurance Open
Paulie is on a heater as the PGA Tour treks over to the California coast
1/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Amateur’s Hour
Nick Dunlap makes history at The American Express
1/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Eras Tour
Rory McIlroy shows his longevity in winning the Dubai Desert Classic for the fourth time
1/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Far from Dye-Abolical
Pete Dye's Stadium Course at PGA West was once a feared venue. Today's pros demolish it.
1/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Company You Keep
A potential lawsuit involving LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan arises on the same day Jay Monahan visits with him in Saudi Arabia
1/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 American Express
Paulie looks for some options at the annual birdie fest in Palm Springs
1/15/24
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Virtually Certain
Carl Yuan received a free drop at the Sony Open. But why?
1/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
I’ve Seen This Film Before
Rory McIlroy's propensity for the big miss reared it's ugly head at the Dubai Invitational
1/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Seat’s Taken
PGA Tour structural issues have been exposed at the Sony Open
1/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii
The first full field event of the year is a unique setup on the PGA Tour schedule and Paulie is here to guide us
1/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Making Waves at The Sentry
Can Sahith Theegala make the next step in his career in 2024
1/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Running Scared
The PGA Tour moves its television window to avoid competition with the NFL
1/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.1
Everyone's favorite weekly golf ranking is back for another year
1/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy Sticks to Football
Appearing on a European soccer podcast, Rory McIlroy made some comments about LIV Golf. Then the industry spun his words
1/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Shane Bacon’s 2024 Men’s Major Picks
Best to get your 2024 men's major championship predictions in early
1/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Twenty-Four Predictions for 2024
We put our heads together to make some predictions for the 2024 golf season
1/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Sentry at Kapalua
The PGA Tour is back and so is Paulie with some options for Kapalua
12/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.12 Weeks of WOWgr
A special mega edition of Will's Official Weekly Golf Ranking
12/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Stamp of Approval
PGA Tour Q-School makes a successful return to the schedule
12/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Andy’s Holiday Wishlist for Men’s Professional Golf
Some things for the sport to focus on this holiday season
12/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Mule Log
A group of players demand more insight from the PGA Tour Policy Board
12/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Negotiating the Future
The PGA Tour's future may be decided in negotiations over the next couple weeks
12/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Qualifying Crapshoot
The purpose of LIV Golf's qualifying event wasn't to identify the best players
12/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Everyone Has a Number
Jon Rahm officially signs with LIV Golf
12/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Let’s All Calm Down
Addressing the unwarranted freakout over the USGA and R&A's rollback announcement
12/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Shane Bacon’s Word of the Week: Tigermania
The hoopla surrounding Tiger Woods will always exist, yet it's his on-course performance that keeps us coming back for more
11/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger Talks
Tiger Woods returns to the course this week, but it was his early-week press conference that is making waves
11/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Historic Vik
Viktor Hovland is in the midst of an incredible stretch of golf
11/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Time to Say R.I.P. to the PIP
The PGA Tour's Player Impact Program detracts more than it adds
11/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ludvig Graduates with Honors
Ludvig Åberg shows the improvements in the PGA Tour University
11/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Mollie’s Momentum
LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan appears to have the circuit heading in the right direction
11/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Netflix Cup: Everything for No One
What worked, what didn't, and what was absurd about the Netflix Cup
11/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 RSM Classic
A bigger field brings a few more options and some variety for the PGA Tour's 2023 finale
11/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Split-Level Success
The benefits of stratifying PGA Tour events
11/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Return of the Max
Max Homa's return to form in the fall of 2023
11/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ted Williams, David Ortiz…Rory McIlroy?
Notable comments from Rory McIlroy's public appearance at Fenway Park
11/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
You might be sick if you bet on the Butterfield, but Paulie is here to help with your illness
11/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Playing With Purpose
Erik van Rooyen completes an emotional win in Mexico
11/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 World Wide Technology Championship
Paulie looks for some traits that might succeed at the new Tiger-designed venue for this fall Mexico stop
10/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Zozo Championship
Need some DFS options for the PGA Tour's only event in Japan? Paulie's got you
10/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
When a Missed Cut Matters
Putting Lexi Thompson's 2023 Shriners Children's Open appearance into perspective
10/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who Is Really The Best?
Talor Gooch claims to be one of the best players in the world. Without a comprehensive ranking system, that claim is harder to disprove than ever before
10/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
No Points for You
The OWGR denies LIV Golf world ranking points
10/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Shriners Children’s Open
The annual stop in Vegas is a red-number light district with birdies coming in bunches
10/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Feed the Feeder Tours
Imploring further investment into the final weeks of the Korn Ferry Tour and Epson Tour seasons
10/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The “Gimmick” Swing
A plea for the PGA Tour to get weird with the fall season
10/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Papa Schauffele Wants Pay-for-Play
Stefan Schauffele reveals that his son Xander was nearly held of U.S. Ryder Cup team over dispute
10/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship
The Sanderson may be ripe for Bermuda Burns to go back-to-back
10/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Accounting for Another American Failure
Dissecting how it all went wrong again for the USA in a European Ryder Cup
10/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
European Union
What Luke Donald and Europe got right on the way to another Ryder Cup rout
9/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Recapping Saturday at the 2023 Ryder Cup
The United States rallies to try and make something of the Ryder Cup
9/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
European Blitz
The European Ryder Cup team didn't just show up at Marco Simone on Friday, they dominated
9/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
American Autopsy
What went wrong during day one of the 2023 Ryder Cup?
9/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Justin Thomas Shows Up
The controversial captain's pick was one of few bright spots for Team USA on Friday
9/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Coverage Catastrophy at the 2023 Ryder Cup
Television coverage of the matches at Marco Simone leaves American viewers in the dark
9/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Ryder Cup Preview
Team USA heads to Italy looking for its first Ryder Cup victory in Europe since 1993
9/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Brief History of USA Ryder Cup Failure in Europe
The American team in Rome can end a three-decade drought full of recriminations, finger-pointing, and failure
9/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Year of the Weird Putter Comes to the Ryder Cup
Quirky putters will feature prominently at golf’s most pressurized event. What does that say about the changing attitudes on unconventional flatsticks?
9/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Retain in Spain
Europe holds off the United States to retain the Solheim Cup
9/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Solheim Cup Preview
Storylines to watch ahead of the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain
9/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.37
It's Ludvig Aberg's world and we're just living in it
9/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Happens in the Team Room, Stays in the Team Room
Netflix will not be allowed in the Team USA team room at the Ryder Cup
9/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Incentivizing Stars To Show Up
How can the PGA Tour ensure top players show up to their events?
9/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Walkthrough at Wentworth?
What this week's BMW PGA Championship groupings mean for the European Ryder Cup pairings
9/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Fortinet Championship
The PGA Tour is back! And so is our man Paulie with some Napa insights
9/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The U.S. Ryder Cup Team Scouts Simone
Nine of the 12 members of Team USA made a visit to Marco Simone last weekend
9/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.36
We do not need fancy bedding
9/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hey Baby Let the Free Birds Fly
Assessing the current state of the Irish Open
9/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Undefeated Old
St. Andrews and the 2023 Walker Cup
8/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Time Is a Flat Circle
Justin Thomas picked, the boys club is back, and other Ryder Cup thoughts
8/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.34
It's a bad time to be a washing machine
8/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Positive Outcome Presser
Jay Monahan speaks ahead of the Tour Championship at East Lake
8/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Viktor Hovland, 61, No Asterisk Necessary
Analyzing the rise of the 2023 BMW champion
8/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.33
Apparently Lucas Glover is good now?
8/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
BMW Championship Bubble Boys
What is on the line this week at Olympia Fields
8/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 BMW Championship
The BMW Championship is back in Chicago, where you'll need to find some longish shots in a small field
8/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Lil Goes a Long Way
A dominant performance earns Lilia Vu her second major title of the year
8/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Winning in Memphis
The PGA Tour playoff system deserves better than TPC Southwind
8/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Optimist’s Guide to the FedEx Cup Playoffs
A few things to care about, or maybe even get excited for, in the 2023 PGA Tour playoffs
8/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Approaching Walton Heath
Examining the skills of a majors season that comes to a close with a Walton Heath hosted Women's Open
8/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship
It's a whole new postseason on the PGA Tour with the stakes raised right from the start
8/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
No Checks + No Balances = No Cuts
Lamenting the loss of a midway cut in the 2024 PGA Tour Schedule's series of signature or elevated events
8/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Look What the Cat Got Dragged Into
The Tour's ever-evolving structure now involves more Tiger Woods and player control
8/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Wyndham Championship
An "old" Donald Ross provides the last examination of the regular season
7/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Céline Di-oes It at Evian
A Frenchwoman makes history at the Evian Championship
7/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Cutting Off a Nose to Spite Your Driver Face
Assessing the PGA Tour's short sided response to the rollback proposal
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.30
If you like to yell at people online, it was a good week for you
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Memo Szn
What Jay Monahan had to say in his memo to PGA Tour players
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
FedEx Cupdates
Who to follow over the final two weeks of the PGA Tour regular season
7/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Curious Ryder Cup Case of Justin Thomas
A look at whether or not Justin Thomas should be on the 2023 American Ryder Cup team
7/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 3M Open
Looking for some DFS options at TPC Twin Cities? Paulie's got you
7/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is the Evian Drying Up?
The LPGA Tour's fifth major isn't holding up its end of the bargain
7/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Of Rakes and Revets
A unique and penal conditioning choice is softened in the middle of The Open at Hoylake
7/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.29 – Chips v. Fries
Who would be most confused by ordering chips and receiving french fries?
7/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rickie Reborn
Rickie's appeal has never been greater as the Open returns to the scene of his runner-up
7/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rollback Is Meaningless Without Enforcement
Rolling back technology would be great, but how will it be enforced?
7/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who Is the Best in the World?
Thoughts on Rory and Scottie
7/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.28
WOWgr cannot be lobbied
7/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Moving Backwards
Rory's persimmon exhibition in Scotland further demonstrates the equipment over-simplification in golf
7/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The PGA Tour Goes to Washington
What we heard as the PGA Tour testified at the Senate, and what we learned from a related document release
7/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Scottish Open
Some options to consider for a loaded co-sanctioned Scottish Open
7/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Taking Stock of Michelle Wie West’s Career
One of the most identifiable names in women's golf retires
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Meeting the Moment
How the first group of the 2023 U.S. Women's Open got at the heart of Pebble Beach
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
USGA Setup Snags and Rollback Reinforcements: A Pebble Case Study
Digging in at the 11th hole to illustrate the impacts of narrowing fairways and the distance gains on the PGA Tour
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.27
Assessing the pros and cons Pebble Beach, team camaraderie, etc.
7/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Shane Bacon’s Word of the Week: History
The 2023 U.S. Women's Open is more than a golf tournament
7/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Shots to Watch at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open
A few particularly intriguing shots to keep an eye on at Pebble Beach
7/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Roundtable
The Fried Egg team previews the 2023 U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach
7/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: John Deere Classic
Some options to consider among a weak field in the Quad Cities
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Welcome (Back) to the Rick
Rickie Fowler has reemerged as an elite player on the PGA Tour
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Keeping the Faith
Collin Morikawa came up short of a win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Still, he showed that he is on the back up
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Showing Flashes
A look at Ludvig Aberg's as a prospect
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Staying aLIVe
LIV Golf is searching for purpose
6/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking – Vol. 2023.26
Her watch has ended
6/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Does This Frame Work?
The official framework agreement for the PGA Tour and PIF merger creates more questions than answers
6/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic
It's a simple formula for this week's event at Detroit Golf Club, but one that could yield some popular winners
6/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking – Vol. 2023.25
Big week for angst
6/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
We Cannot Be Spooked by Low Scores
Wrestling with a report of Oakmont members grumbling over low scores at Hanse restored LACC
6/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Travelers Championship
Who's ready for another Designated Event to wash down that major championship?!
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Wyndham’s Reward
Up against some of golf's power players, Wyndham Clark shows he has what it takes to win the U.S. Open
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Still Searching
Rory McIlroy came up short at LACC, but his approach was better than events past
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Some Closing Thoughts on LACC and Championship Golf Architecture
Reflections on the awkward fit between great design and our national championship
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Too Good to be True
Rickie Fowler surprised everyone this weekend, showing everyone he still has something left
6/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Sunday Weight
Heavy is the crown that lies ahead on U.S. Open Sunday
6/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Player Critiques Start to Flow
After three rounds at the 2023 U.S. Open, players start to open up about their thoughts on LACC
6/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
I’m Ready to Get Hurt Again
Rory McIlroy is once again in major championship contention
6/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eights and Mental Mistakes
Dustin Johnson made a mess of the second hole at LACC on Friday
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
WOWgr: U.S. Open Edition – Most Tackleable Golfers at LACC
A special spin on Will's Official Weekly golf ranking
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rooting for Rick
A Fowler major championship title would be quite the story
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Xander Schauffele is Going to Win the U.S. Open
What else do you need to know?
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scheff’s Kiss
Scottie Scheffler showed continued signs of brilliance at LACC
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Feeling Right at Homa
Max Homa gets off to a solid start at Los Angeles Country Club
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Free Vik
It's time to get Viktor Hovland some proper attire
6/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Open Roundtable Preview
The Fried Egg team previews all things about the U.S. Open at LACC
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Collin at a Crossroads
The instantly successful golden boy could loosen his grip in the midst of a slump
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Time Is Now
With the LIV war calming, Rory McIlroy needs to find the aggression from his younger days at majors
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Best Bets for the 2023 U.S. Open
Paulie looks for some best bets to improve your week at the U.S. Open
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Oh, Canada That Was Fun
Nick Taylor wins one for Canada
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scrambling Tour, Scrambled Messaging
In the wake of their big announcement with the Saudi PIF, the PGA Tour continues to struggle with messaging
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scandinavian Remix
Praise for a unique event on the summer golf calendar
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2023 U.S. Open Longshots We Love
The most open field in golf gives us many "longshot" options, so Paulie made a couple picks for LACC
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Open Tee Times to Watch
Groupings for the 2023 U.S. Open that are worth your time this week
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Kind of Test Does the U.S. Open Want to Be?
The U.S. Open has experimented with different venues recently and it shouldn't stop
6/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 U.S. Open
The national championship debuts at a Los Angeles gem that few players, and certainly bettors, have seen in action
6/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.23
Against all odds, Rose Zhang retains the top spot
6/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Business First
A week when the money again overwhelmed a game
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Empty Suits
A stunning about-face comes with many receipts of hypocrisy
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Victors, but No Winners
The race to proclaim winners and losers, from Jay to Phil to the PIF, in the PGA Tour merger is a fraught exercise
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Open Preview Video: The Architecture of L.A.C.C. North
Los Angeles Country Club prepares to host its first major championship at the 2023 U.S. Open
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 RBC Canadian Open
Paulie is dubious about loading up this week, but he does have a few options to consider before next week's major
6/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.22
Rose goes pro, Wolff's out at Smash, and J.B.'s Calcutta caper
6/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who Needs to Step It Up This Summer on the PGA Tour?
Two majors and five designateds to go, let's check in on who could use a summer surge
5/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Memorial Tournament
Another designated event has Paulie looking a little deeper for some real value at Muirfield Village, a ballstrikers paradise
5/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.21
The Michael Block pop, the backlash, the backlash to the backlash, the confusion...an entire arc worthy of WOWgr
5/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Our #Blockwatch Is (or Should Be) Ended
Michael Block's rough round at Colonial is nothing to be ashamed of, but it may be time to move on, for his sake and ours
5/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Damage of Claude Harmon’s Rant on LIV Coverage and the PGA Tour
How the son of Butch and coach of Brooks may regret the consequences of his rant.
5/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
A different kind of ballpark allows for some unique skills, by Tour standards, to shine at Colonial
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler and the Game of Inches
Where Scottie Scheffler fell short at Oak Hill
5/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Picks and Predictions for the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill
Who and what we're excited about for the PGA and some thoughts on what will definitely happen at Oak Hill
5/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.20
PGA Championship week means BIG WOWgr. Buckle up
5/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Chipping Away: Viktor Hovland’s Extreme Skill and Glaring Deficiency
The majors are an up-close exam of Hovland's superior skills and persistent weakness
5/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Best Bets for the 2023 PGA Championship
Paulie looks for some best bets to improve your week at the PGA Championship
5/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2023 PGA Championship Longshots We Love
The deepest men's major field gives us some "longshot" options down the odds board, so Paulie tabs five he likes for Oak Hill
5/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 PGA Championship
The DFS pricing for this week's 2023 PGA at Oak Hill yields some value at the very top. Let's not get cute.
5/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.19
Another great week for Rose Zhang. A terrible week for spelling
5/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 PGA Championship Preview Video: The Architecture of Oak Hill East
The PGA brings renowned Oak Hill back to the spotlight after a historic renovation by Andrew Green
5/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson
The Bulls. The Lakers. The Yankees. The Islanders. K.H. Lee at TPC Craig Ranch?
5/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Taking the International Crown From Good to Great
Thoughts on the International Crown and how to get the most out of its unique format
5/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.18
Marty "Dou Boi" Dou makes his triumphant return to the top of the WOWgr rankings
5/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Talor Uproar
Digging into the drama with Talor Gooch and the USGA
5/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf’s Game of Thrones is Back
The LPGA Tour's International Crown returns to center stage
5/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Wells Fargo Championship
The Wells Fargo is back at Quail Hollow, and Paulie looks at some course history to find some value in the field
4/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.17
Irony is dead
4/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Mexico Open
Need some help navigating the DFS options for the PGA Tour's Mexico Open? Paulie's Picks is here for you.
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Dinah Shore, Texas Edition
Recapping what went right and what didn't in the first edition of the Chevron Championship in Texas
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Party over Product
LIV Golf had a good week in Australia off the golf course but its product continues to lack
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Another Brick in the Wall
The team format of the Zurich Classic, but its future doesn't seem bright
4/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.16
Rose Zhang won again. Imagine that
4/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Parade in Adelaide
Two events this week prove that the competitive spirit of professional golf is sometimes not the top priority.
4/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is This Major?
Why the new-look Chevron Championship still has to prove its major credentials
4/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Under-the-Radar Players to Watch at the Chevron Championship
Who to look for at this week's Chevron Championship
4/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Zurich Classic
Looking to bet on the Zurich Classic? Check out which teams Paulie likes in Louisiana
4/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Identifying the Best of the Best
How PGA Tour players have performed in designated events compared to their season long FedEx Cup ranking
4/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.15
WOWgr doesn't suffer post-Masters hangovers
4/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 RBC Heritage
Fantasy golf picks for the 2023 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links
4/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Short-Game Mastery and Augusta National
A different kind of shot was required at the 2023 Masters
4/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Big Bad Jon
Often described as too hotheaded, Jon Rahm knew exactly what strategy he wanted to employ to win a green jacket
4/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Azalea Returns to Form
Risk and reward have come back to the par-5 13th hole at the Masters
4/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Sunday Undercard: Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson
Way back to start the final round of the Masters, Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson played a round for the ages.
4/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Saturday Notes from the Soggy Grounds at the Masters
Stray third-round observations from a rain-soaked Augusta National
4/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger’s Saturday Struggles at Augusta National
Tiger Woods made the cut at the 2023 Masters, just not in his usual way
4/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy’s Tradition at Augusta National
Another year passes without Rory McIlroy slipping into a green jacket
4/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Brooks Is Here
Brooks Koepka looks like his old self on his way to the 36-hole lead at the Masters
4/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson’s Awkward Masters Comes to Life on the Course
During a weird and uncomfortable week, Phil Mickelson finds some life at Augusta National
4/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Newsletter: Masters Thursday Recap
Players take advantage of soft conditions during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament
4/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Masters Preview Roundtable
The Fried Egg team gathers for a 2023 Masters Preview, roundtable style
4/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.14: Masters Edition
A special Masters Edition of WOWgr breaks down the entire Masters field on the eve of the tournament
4/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How the Masters Works for Diehards and Dilettantes
The tournament that appeals to almost everyone is at a course that almost no one will ever play
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Anticipation: The Word of the Week at Augusta National
Shane Bacon on the buildup to the Masters Tournament
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV at the 2023 Masters
Cameron Smith and Brooks Koepka lead the way for LIV at Augusta National
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s 2023 Masters Best Bets
Paulie offers a few best bets to gamble on the Masters from a couple different angles
4/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Two Roses
The challenges of winning on the biggest stage, even when you're the best
4/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Masters
The arrival of April means the Masters, but more importantly, Paulie's Picks for the Masters
4/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2023 Masters Longshots We Love at Augusta National
Some sleepers heading into the 2023 Masters
3/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.13
All eyes are on Rose Zhang
3/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Notes (and Rose Puns) from the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Some thoughts on Champions Retreat and the best golfer on the planet owning the stage at the ANWA
3/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Valero Texas Open
Eyes wander toward Augusta, but there's money to be made in a weak field Texas Open
3/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why the Match Play Died
An autopsy
3/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.12
The Jordan Spieth Experience, a rise for one Will, and a fall for another Will
3/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Good and Bad of LIV Broadcasts
LIV is doing some new, innovative things with their telecasts. They are also making broadcasts somewhat unwatchable
3/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.11
Rollback takes, Rose Zhang domination, and analysis of whatever Keegan Bradley is talking about
3/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Golf Ball Rollback: Impacts, Shortcomings, and the Backlash
The Fried Egg team analyzes the momentous proposal for a Model Local Rule rolling back the ball in the men's game
3/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Valspar Championship
We're off the "designated" train for one week so it's time to find some value in the Snake Pit
3/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.10
Players Championship week brings some volatility in the rankings
3/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Middle-Class Discontent, Euro Tour Concerns, and Other Early-Week Storylines at the Players
Notes from TPC Sawgrass, where it’s almost time for golf
3/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Accepting Reality
Commissioner Jay Monahan's messaging has evolved as the PGA Tour has begrudgingly accepted change
3/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Players Championship
TPC Sawgrass can be hard to handicap, but Paulie is here with a few options to lean on this week
3/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ignoring the Past while Sorting the Future at The Players
A week that's about the PGA Tour celebrating itself will try to avoid talking about the reigning champion
3/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Things James Hahn Has Said in the Past Seven Months
Until recently, Hahn was a player director on the PGA Tour Policy Board
3/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Two Years Since Bryson’s Big Moment
An eventful two years for Bryson DeChambeau
3/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.9
Jon Rahm still leads WOWgr, but there is a lot going on in the world of golf
3/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The PGA Tour’s New Proposal for Designated Events: A TFE Roundtable
Some strong reactions to the reported framework for designated-event fields and scheduling
2/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational
A loaded field returns to Bay Hill so Paulie goes looking for value with some ballstriking aces
2/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
In Like a Lamb
LIV's 2023 season debut exhibited why there should be concerns about its immediate and longterm future
2/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.8
Ranking systems are so hot these days
2/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How the PGA Tour Season Could End with a Bang Instead of a Whimper
The West Coast swing is great. Why not finish with it?
2/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Are They Thinking?
The factors that went into Max Homa and Nick Taylor's recent decision making in critical moments
2/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Honda Classic
The Honda Classic has another weak field, which, for Paulie, can just mean unearthing value!
2/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Riviera’s Weaknesses
What good is a great golf course if we can't nitpick it to death?
2/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Riviera Provides a Road Map for Tiger’s Competitive Future
Tiger was more than just a host this week, with the strongest weekend of competitive golf since his crash
2/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.7
A WOWgr competitor emerges, Tiger Woods is back, and Ryan Palmer has a big decision on his hands
2/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Designated Hitters
An attempt to outline who should qualify for PGA Tour fields in designated events
2/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Genesis Invitational
A loaded field returns to arguably the best event on the PGA Tour's schedule
2/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.6
There was almost too much action in the golf world over the last week. Here's how things shook out
2/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Introducing: Full Swing Thoughts
A new podcast breaking down Netflix's golf docuseries
2/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Crosby in Need of Juice? Bring Back Cypress
A proposal for reinvigorating the Pebble Beach Pro-Am
2/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.5
A new No. 1 and a dramatic fall for Jordan Spieth
2/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
See You Never
The PGA Tour needs more match play, and the Tour Championship needs a better format, so...
1/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.4
You're the real winner if you somehow managed to avoid the great tee tiff of 2023
1/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf’s 2023 World Tour: Stinky and Snoozy
A TFE roundtable reacting to the official release of LIV's second schedule
1/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.3
Jon Rahm's sass takes a tumble and where did Lucas Glover's backstroke go?
1/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Good, the Bad, and the Worrisome of the 2023 LPGA Tour Schedule
Some primo major venues, some curious breaks, and other thoughts on the 2023 LPGA schedule
1/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
It Is I, the Birthday Tracker
A thorough investigation of birthday wishes given (and not given) by LIV's official Twitter account
1/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.2
It was a week full of sassy and petty characters
1/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Happy Birthday, Ian Poulter!
Doing our duty to make sure The Postman is HBD-snubbed in the fewest places
1/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.1
The most important ranking system in golf returns for 2023
11/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Cadence Bank Houston Open
A few of Paulie's preferences for the Houston Open, which heads to the Doak-renovated Memorial Park for the third time
10/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Would Happen If LIV Started a Women’s Golf Tour?
Gaming out a very real possibility for women's professional golf
10/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 CJ Cup
It's a stacked field (for the fall) at Congaree. Here's who Paulie thinks will do well.
10/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Swedish Pancake Club, Ranked
A highly subjective ranking of players who, like Carl Pettersson, have won five PGA Tour events
10/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Tracks of Brooksie’s Tears
Brooks Koepka appeared genuinely emotional after winning LIV Jeddah. What should we make of that?
10/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The OWGR Is a Gatekeeper. Is It a Benevolent One?
Evaluating the Official World Golf Ranking's suddenly controversial criteria for membership
10/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hideki’s Big Favor
Hideki Matsuyama could have joined LIV Golf... but then he didn't, and that was a big deal
10/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rahm’s Ryder Cup Challenge
Jon Rahm thinks LIV players should be allowed in the Ryder Cup, and he's not unconvincing
10/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Most Reliable Way for a Professional Golfer to Improve
How can Sungjae Im get better?
9/28/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf, But More Complicated
The championship finale of LIV's first year has a format—a busy but intriguing one
9/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Presidents Cup Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable touching on topics, themes, picks, and predictions from the festivities at Quail Hollow this week
9/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV May Not Care That You Didn’t Care About LIV Chicago
It was a sleepy week at Rich Harvest Farms, but that doesn't necessarily spell trouble for LIV Golf
9/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Wraparound Season Is Dead; Long Live the Wraparound Season
A mini-roundtable from The Fried Egg staff on the future of the PGA Tour's fall schedule
9/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reacting to Two Upcoming PGA Tour Changes
How alterations to the playoffs and the fall series might affect the PGA Tour's product
9/06/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Takeaways from LIV Boston
With the novelty wearing off and the competitive element improving, LIV Golf enters a new era
9/06/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
It’s the End of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals (As We Know Them)
Next year, the pathway to the PGA Tour will be different. Here's what that could mean.
8/31/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Those Who Stay Will Be Champions (at the Bank)
The PGA Tour may have taken a hit, but its remaining players are going to clean up
8/31/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Times Are Changing in Pro Golf. The Korn Ferry Tour Needs to Change, Too.
Get Chris Gotterup and Pierceson Coody on the PGA Tour right now!
8/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
That FedEx Cup Playoffs Finish Was Great. Now Let’s Scrap It.
While the PGA Tour is at it making major changes to combat LIV, let's do away with the notion of a playoffs
8/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Lawyer Explains LIV’s First Courtroom Loss
What happened as three LIV players lost a TRO and what it might mean for the future
8/02/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Work Your Way Backwards
On the PGA Tour’s continued failure to build a proper schedule
7/27/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic
The formula is pretty simple at Detroit Golf Club and Paulie has a few good options to play
7/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reflections on the 2022 Open Championship
The Fried Egg staff recaps an exciting Open at St. Andrews
7/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Schoolboy Sahith Living the Dorm Life at the Open
Sahith Theegala is proving to be a quick study at St. Andrews
7/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson Adrift
The muted and surreal scene that surrounds the 2013 Open champ at this historic major
7/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2022 Open Championship Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from St. Andrews—and a handful of dubious predictions
7/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Five Things About the 2022 Open Championship
Michael Clayton and Andy Johnson break down the biggest storylines going into the 150th Open at St. Andrews
7/11/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Pomp with Some Purpose
Tiger Woods exhibited the Champions Challenge as a gathering that matters, even if the shots didn't
6/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Smashing Pumpkin
Internal angst, and some resignations, roil a Portland club owned by Escalante Golf, the firm in bed with LIV Golf
6/26/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
At a primo venue and with golf's most compelling character, the Women's PGA delivered
6/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Coverage Contempt: The U.S. Open Backlash
More on how a great championship did not get a just presentation on television
6/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Travelers Championship
Let's look for some insights at a course that has hosted this PGA Tour stop for many years
6/20/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Major Appreciation
The U.S. Open exhibited the part of pro golf that needs no fixing or disrupting
6/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Era of the Sensible U.S. Open Setup
The USGA doesn’t “lose the course” anymore… and isn’t that a tiny bit sad?
6/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson, the Relevant Golfer with Irrelevant Golf
Phil dialed it up for a crowd that might not be there for many more events in his new professional reality
6/16/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The U.S. Open Bomb Squad
The unusual measures the USGA has taken to make the driving range at The Country Club safe
6/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
U.S. Open Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from Brookline, and a few picks that will surely come true
6/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Extremely Unofficial 2022 U.S. Open Rooting Guide
With the game in conflict, an attempt to marshal a rooting guide for Brookline
6/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Storylines to Watch at the 2022 U.S. Open
LIV defectors, Team Reed, Mike Whan, pairings, and other things to track at The Country Club
6/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2022 U.S. Open
A made-cut parlay and a few other options and props for the "toughest test in golf"
6/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Six 2022 U.S. Open Sleepers and Longshots We Love
Some sleepers heading into the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline
6/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club
Some players and attributes to consider as the U.S. Open returns to Brookline
6/09/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf’s Premiere and the PGA Tour’s Punishment
Presentation over substance seemed to matter more in LIV Golf's streaming debut, and maybe in Jay Monahan's punishment memo as well
6/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Much Is a National Open Worth?
With the PGA Tour in crisis, the future of the Canadian Open has never seemed more uncertain
6/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV London: Updates on the Relevant and the Absurd
Week 1 in LIV begins with wild team names, ridiculous logos, and sportswashing rationalizations
6/02/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reckoning with the LIV List
TFE staff on what the LIV London field list says about itself, the PGA Tour, and golf's future
5/31/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Defense of Muirfield Village
Why the Jack Nicklaus-designed host of the Memorial Tournament is an elite ball-striking test
5/24/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Justin Thomas and Separating the Art from the Artist
A gay golf fan on JT's captivating play at the PGA Championship
5/24/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
Colonial rewards a unique set of skills for the PGA Tour, and Paulie likes a recent Slam chaser
5/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Shot-Shaping Talent of Justin Thomas Meets Its Moment at the PGA
Three notes from the ground at Southern Hills
5/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory Sprints, Tiger Hobbles, and the Sand Confounds on Day 1 at the PGA
Some major players and major problems that showed up in round 1 of the PGA
5/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Is the 12th Green Directly In Front of the 13th Tee at Southern Hills?
Awkwardly positioned tee boxes and runaway distance gains at the 2022 PGA Championship
5/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
PGA Championship Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from Southern Hills, and a few picks that will surely come true
5/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Can ‘Longshots’ Win a Men’s Major Championship Anymore?
We're in an era when the top of the world rankings exclusively own the 4 most important trophies in men's golf
5/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Notes from an Early Walk at the PGA Championship
A few scouting tips from a first stroll at Southern Hills
5/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Storylines to Track at the 2022 PGA Championship
Multiple generations with varying expectations clash at Southern Hills
5/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jordan Spieth Is Closing the Distance
Spieth's chase for the career slam at the PGA will be aided by an improved weapon
5/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2022 PGA Championship
A winner, a contender, and some made cut options for the week at Southern Hills
5/16/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2022 PGA Championship Longshots We Love
Some sleepers heading into the 2022 PGA at Southern Hills
5/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Southern Hills Head Superintendent Russ Myers
The 2022 PGA host course sits in one of the more unique and challenging climates
5/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills
Taking a look at some betting options and DFS plays for the test at Southern Hills
5/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Better Options than Floundering Greg Norman as LIV Golf CEO
The Shark is struggling to keep the Saudis out of the news for the wrong reasons
5/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Art of the Opener: The 1st at Southern Hills
A video on how the 2022 PGA Championship starts on a hole that previews the entirety of what's to come
5/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekly WOWgr: PGA Tour Gets Aggressive and Greg Norman Keeps Talking
Will's Official World Golf Ranking reviews the Tour's hardline stance and Greg Norman's idiotic rationalizations
5/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
TFE Roundtable: The PGA Tour’s Schedule Problem Between Majors
TFE staff discusses schedule doldrums, LIV waiver requests, and the fall of the Nelson
5/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch
TPC Craig Ranch should be another birdie bonanza yet again.
5/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Gil Hanse Discusses Southern Hills, Site of the 2022 PGA Championship
A video on the traits of the historic course and what the pros will confront at the PGA
5/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Sergio Garcia’s Temper Tantrums ‘Can’t Wait’ to Go to Saudi’s LIV Golf
The Spaniard is heading for a payout that might not permit his disagreeable nature
5/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Indisputable Ranking of the Top 10 Men’s Golfers of the Last Decade
Rory or Jordan? Tiger or Phil? Trying to sort the best of the last 10 years
5/02/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship at TPC Avenel
Paulie looks at the options for the Wells Fargo's one-year layover at TPC Avenel in Maryland
4/28/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hard Climbs: The LPGA Takes on Billy Bell’s Palos Verdes
An L.A. showcase for a routing on severe topography
4/26/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta
Paulie assesses some PGA Tour options for a weak field south of the border in its first ever showing
4/20/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Two Routes Back to the Top
The contrasting mental approaches of Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy
4/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana
Paulie assesses some options for the PGA Tour's only two-man team format of the season
4/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bringing Risk and Reward Back to the PGA Tour
A clever design tactic that creates strategic balance in modern professional golf
4/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town
Paulie explores the board for the PGA Tour's annual stop after the Masters
4/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy Finally Gets a Masters Without Sunday Scaries
There was no jacket, but at least this was a different Sunday experience
4/09/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Quiet Virtues of Larry Mize’s Golf Game
How the 1987 Masters champion makes his way around Augusta National
4/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger Woods Adds to the Legend in a Way That Can’t Be Measured
A different measure of Tiger's greatness
4/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger Woods Returns Limited But Not Lost at the Masters
The TFE staff reacts to Tiger's return at Augusta
4/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Fred Couples and His 1992 Masters Win
A deep dive on the career of Fred Couples
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Masters Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
Augusta changes, Tiger's comeback, and other discussion points for 2022
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Favorite 2022 Masters Bets
Searching for sneaky value in your 2022 Masters bets? Check out Paulie's favorite matchups, props, and more
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Masters Tee Times Exhibit a Tiger Woods Who Is ‘Going to Play’
Some groups of intrigue, tough spots, and Tiger's draw
4/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Storylines to Track at the 2022 Masters
Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, first-timers, and other things to watch for at Augusta National
4/03/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Masters
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club
3/30/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
ANWA, I Love You, But You’re Bringing Me Down
While the Augusta National Women’s Amateur hits many of the right notes, one thing is holding it back
3/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Something More Than Ceremonial: Tiger Woods and the 2022 Masters Flirtation
As far as Tiger's Masters comebacks go, this one could be low stress
3/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Valero Texas Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Valero Texas Open
3/23/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Match Play Roundtable: Is This the End for the WGCs?
Assessing the Match Play's strengths and weaknesses, and its future as a WGC
3/16/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf Has a Schedule and Courses But Ample Unknowns
A quick TFE roundtable on the schedule announced by Saudi-backed LIV Golf
3/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
3 Thoughts from a Memorable Players Championship
On integrity, hazard crossings, and mixed reality at TPC Sawgrass
3/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Valspar Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Valspar Championship
3/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Revelatory Day in the Stadium
A wild Saturday at the Players Championship showed what’s missing in today’s pro game
3/09/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Players Purse Has Risen Astronomically, But Money Can’t Buy Major-ness
Thoughts on money, prestige, and the record purse at the 2022 Players Championship
3/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
TPC Sawgrass Isn’t Completely Random—It’s Just Different
How Pete Dye’s Stadium Course stands out among PGA Tour venues
3/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Deep Is Your Bag?
Bay Hill’s disappearing short-grass areas and the PGA Tour’s disappearing tests of skill
3/01/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational
2/25/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson and the Uses of Leverage
Condemning the Saudi golf league doesn’t mean letting up on the PGA Tour
2/22/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The LPGA Tour’s Big Opportunity
What the LPGA Tour can learn from the PGA Tour’s Saudi struggles
2/22/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Honda Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Honda Classic at PGA National
2/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why No. 10 at Riviera Is So Fun to Watch
It’s rare that tee-shot positioning matters on the PGA Tour, but the 10th hole at Riviera Country Club is a rarity
2/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Citizen Rhodes
The life and times of Ted Rhodes, whom Charlie Sifford called the “Black Jack Nicklaus”
2/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Genesis Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club
2/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open
2/01/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
1/27/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Evolution of Cameron Smith
How the Aussie star has turned himself into a top-10 player
1/25/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Farmers Insurance Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
1/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Survive to Drive
Formula 1, character development, and the potential of the PGA Tour’s Netflix era
1/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 American Express
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 American Express
1/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The 2022 PGA Tour Live All-Stars
Three players with underrated skill sets
1/11/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Sony Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Sony Open at Waialae Country Club
1/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions
12/29/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Different Type of Rollback
Lessons learned from a year of pregnant golf
11/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 RSM Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 RSM Classic
11/09/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Houston Open at Memorial Park
11/02/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 World Wide Golf Championship at Mayakoba
10/26/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course
10/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Zozo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Zozo Championship at Narashino Country Club
10/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 CJ Cup
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 CJ Cup at the Summit Club
10/05/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Shriners Children’s Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Shriners Children's Open
9/28/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reflections on the 43rd Ryder Cup
Europe’s outlook, Bryson’s long ball, Dye’s punishments, and other takeaways from Whistling Straits
9/28/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship
9/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What to Know About Whistling Straits
We preview the 2020 Ryder Cup venue
9/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Wednesday Notes from the 43rd Ryder Cup
Andy Johnson sums up his initial wanderings around Whistling Straits
9/22/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
One Thing About Every Hole at Whistling Straits
A quick tour of the 2020 Ryder Cup venue
9/21/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Whistling Straits’ Best Bunkers, Ranked
There are a lot of bunkers at Pete Dye’s Straits Course; these are the best ones
9/17/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Mike Whan Weighs In on Golf’s Distance Debate
The USGA’s new CEO discusses future equipment guidelines on The Fried Egg Podcast
9/14/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Fortinet Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Fortinet Championship
8/31/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Tour Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Tour Championship at East Lake
8/24/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 BMW Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 BMW Championship
8/17/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Northern Trust
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Northern Trust at Liberty National
8/10/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Wyndham Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Wyndham Championship
8/03/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Lasting Impressions from the 2021 Western Amateur
Everyone who makes match play at the Western Amateur is an elite player, but who could be a future star?
8/03/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
7/22/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Does Women’s Golf Need Five Majors?
Reevaluating the decade-old decision to make the Evian Championship a major
7/20/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 3M Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 3M Open
7/14/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Greatest Watch in Golf
Celebrating the return of the Open, golf’s strangest and most delightful viewing experience
7/13/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Open Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George's
7/08/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tom Doak on the Renaissance Club
A Q&A on the three-time Scottish Open host
7/06/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 John Deere Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 John Deere Classic
6/29/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic
6/22/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Travelers Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Travelers Championship
6/17/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Openness
The importance of U.S. Open qualifying
6/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Using Nature’s Hazards
A simple design change that would instantly improve Torrey Pines
6/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 U.S. Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
6/08/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Palmetto Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Palmetto Championship
6/01/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Memorial Tournament
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Memorial Tournament
5/30/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Final Notes from the 2021 PGA Championship
Our on-site correspondent sums up a week at the Ocean Course
5/27/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What the New LPGA Tour Commissioner’s Top Priority Should Be
Get more women's golf on network TV!
5/25/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
All the Shots
The Ocean Course’s questions, Phil Mickelson’s answers, and the declining art of shot-shaping
5/25/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Charles Schwab Challenge
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Charles Schwab Challenge
5/24/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Ringmaster
How Phil Mickelson took control on Sunday at the 2021 PGA Championship
5/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
All of Our PGA Championship Preview Content
A roundup of our videos, podcasts, and articles on the upcoming PGA Championship at Kiawah Island
5/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Be Unpredictable
How the PGA Championship could establish a new identity at the Ocean Course
5/18/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tuesday Notes from the 2021 PGA Championship
Andy Johnson takes a spin around the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
5/18/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 PGA Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course
5/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Someone Better
Being a Rory McIlroy fan
5/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson
5/04/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Wells Fargo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship
4/27/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Valspar Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Valspar Championship
4/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Where to Play Your USGA Qualifier, Part 2
A continued tour of this year’s most intriguing USGA qualifying sites
4/13/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 RBC Heritage
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 RBC Heritage
4/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Greed and Grace
How the 2021 Masters began and ended
4/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Playoffs? You Want to Talk Playoffs?
Antiquated policies are keeping Will Zalatoris from becoming a PGA Tour member
4/06/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2021 Masters: The Fried Egg Draft
One Masters field, four Fried Egg writers, 40 picks, one big pr—actually, there's no prize
4/06/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Masters
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Masters
3/31/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Previewing the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Five storylines to track at the 2021 ANWA
3/30/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Valero Texas Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Valero Texas Open
3/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
3/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Honda Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Honda Classic
3/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Where to Play Your USGA Qualifier
A tour of this year’s most intriguing USGA qualifying sites
3/09/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Players Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Players Championship
3/02/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational
2/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 WGC-Workday Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship at the Concession
2/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Genesis Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Genesis Invitational
2/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
JT and Rory vs. the USGA
The real numbers behind equipment R&D and the Distance Insights Project
2/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Robhatic
Can we fix the FedEx Cup with math?
2/09/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
2/03/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
We Can Handle the Truth
PGA Tour fans crave honesty. Are players ready to give it to them?
2/02/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open
1/26/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Women Worth Televising?
The golf industry likes to talk about promoting women's golf. Time for some follow-through.
1/26/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Farmers Insurance Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open
1/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 American Express
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 American Express
1/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Sony Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sony Open
1/06/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions
12/10/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Chugg the Champion
Kelsey Chugg's place in the championship history of Champions Golf Club
12/01/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic
11/17/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 RSM Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 RSM Classic
11/16/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2020 Masters Musings
"Monumental decisions," recovery delights, and maintenance realities
11/14/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four Seasons Total Landscaping Speaks Out (about Augusta National)
A Philadelphia landscaping company’s perspective on maintenance and the Masters
11/11/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Process over Results
Appreciating a Masters unlike any other
11/10/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Masters
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Masters
11/09/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Every Player in the Masters Won’t Win
We guarantee these predictions will be right around 99% correct
11/05/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jon Rahm’s Next Step
When is Jon Rahm finally going to get it done in a major?
11/03/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Vivint Houston Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Vivint Houston Open
10/27/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Bermuda Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Bermuda Championship
10/20/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Zozo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Zozo Championship
10/13/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 CJ Cup at Shadow Creek
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 CJ Cup at Shadow Creek
10/06/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
9/29/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship
9/22/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship
9/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Major Change
How Brooks and Bethpage drive Bryson's bulk
9/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Embrace the Unpredictable
Why U.S. Open setups need to evolve
9/15/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Approaching the Unpinnable
Why the greens at Winged Foot West are great
9/15/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 U.S. Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 U.S. Open
9/02/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Tour Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Tour Championship
8/25/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 BMW Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 BMW Championship
8/24/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hit and Run vs. Home Run Derby
The appeal of women’s professional golf in the power era
8/18/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Northern Trust
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Northern Trust
8/11/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Wyndham Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Wyndham Championship
8/04/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 PGA Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 PGA Championship
7/28/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
7/22/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bryson and the Pitfalls of a “Player-Run Organization”
How Bryson DeChambeau has been testing the limits of player power on the PGA Tour
7/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 3M Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 3M Open
7/14/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Memorial Tournament
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Memorial Tournament
7/07/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Workday Charity Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Workday Charity Open
7/01/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The DJ Conundrum
How will Dustin Johnson's career stack up?
6/30/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic
6/23/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Travelers Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Travelers Championship
6/20/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
June Mailbag
The team answers your questions on Tobacco Road, city golf, bunker design, and more
6/16/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 RBC Heritage
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 RBC Heritage
6/14/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Curious Case of Dave Hill
A story about hand wedges, lawsuits, locker-room brawls, and one of golf's great eccentrics
6/10/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge
5/28/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Scott Cartwright of Cal Poly
A story about building a college golf program from the ground up
5/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Vanderbilt University Women’s Golf
After an abbreviated season, the Lady Commodores say goodbye to Abbey Carlson
5/18/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Image of Return
The highlight of the Seminole match, captured on the 1st fairway
5/07/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Georgia State University Men’s Golf
A look at the Panthers' veteran leaders and incoming potential
5/06/20