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10/02/24
NEWSLETTER
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
9/30/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 Presidents Cup
Breaking down team golf strategy, lineups and pairings we want to see, and more
9/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Sights, Scenes, & Sounds from LIV Dallas
As LIV wraps up its third season, what's it like to attend an event as a spectator? We found out at LIV Dallas
9/20/24
NEWSLETTER
How Would a PGA Tour/LIV Merger Actually Work?
Sure, we know both sides are negotiating, but to what end?
9/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Quick Thoughts on the Masters Coverage Window Expansion
Notes on Augusta National announcing broadcast window changes for the Masters
9/18/24
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf & the PGA Tour: By the Numbers
A quantitative look at the state of the men's professional game
9/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Rory’s Irish Open Disappointment
Rory McIlroy's finish at the Irish Open was unfortunately more continuing pattern than aberration.
9/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Nine Takeaways From the 2024 Solheim Cup
Notes and observations from the ground at the 2024 Solheim Cup
9/13/24
NEWSLETTER
What the Cabot Collection’s Investment in Lofoten Links Means for Both Sides
What the Lofoten Links move says about Cabot's current strategy and possible future plans
9/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 Solheim Cup
Getting set for what could be a special weekend at the Solheim Cup
9/06/24
NEWSLETTER
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?
9/04/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
8/30/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
How the East Lake Renovation Has Pushed Architecture Mainstream
Plus: is the Tour Championship really broken? And more midweek news and notes from the golf world
8/26/24
NEWSLETTER
How Lydia Ko Won the Women’s Open
Lydia Ko's first major win in nearly a decade caps off a stellar year, plus Nelly Korda's weekend and more
8/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Debating the Merits of a $15 Million TPC Craig Ranch Renovation
Is this really the best way to spend this much money? Well...
8/21/24
NEWSLETTER
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
8/19/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
8/16/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Examining the Bubble Ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs
Breaking down the bubble boys of the FedEx St. Jude Championship
8/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Matt Kuchar: Last Man Standing
Wrapping up Matt Kuchar's solitary finish on Monday at the Wyndham (and his presser after)
8/12/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
8/09/24
NEWSLETTER
The European Ryder Cup Revamps Its Qualifying System
Team Europe changes its ways ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup
8/07/24
NEWSLETTER
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
8/07/24
NEWSLETTER
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
8/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Should We Worry About Jon Rahm?
Are Jon Rahm's big-event struggles in 2024 a real concern, or just a small sample size?
8/05/24
NEWSLETTER
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
8/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Discussing a Feature More Greens Should Have
Why a quality runoff area short of the green is one of golf's most underrated "hazards"
8/02/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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?
7/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Checking in on the Solheim Cup Points Race
With a month left before qualification ends, where do Team USA and Team Europe stand?
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Rose, Horschel, Scottie, Rory, and More Open Championship Notes
Emptying the notebook after another week of Open Championship immersion
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Xander Schauffele Knew This Was Coming
Xander was right: a steady drip does indeed cave the stone
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Can Royal Troon Be Emulated?
It's tempting to try and import features that make links golf so special, but the reality is more complicated
7/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Weather Leads to a Dense Open Championship Leaderboard
We hear about leaderboard gravity, but Sunday at the Open looks to be more about leaderboard density
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Shane Lowry Leads the Open, but He Has Company
Shane Lowry leads Daniel Brown and Justin Rose by two strokes heading into the weekend at Royal Troon
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Measuring the Luck of the Draw at the Open Championship
The Open at Royal Troon once again saw certain tee times work out better than others, but it didn't stop Justin Rose
7/17/24
NEWSLETTER
For the Love of Links Golf
An ode to what makes this version of the game the best: unpredictability
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
A Bryson Feud Goes Public
Bryson DeChambeau's dispute with longtime coach Mike Schy spilled into the mainstream this week
7/10/24
NEWSLETTER
The Pros and Cons of Captain Keegan
Shane and Joseph debate the merits of a Keegan Bradley Ryder Cup captaincy
7/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Speed Is on the Way
The next generation of player is only going to swing faster, and they're already here.
7/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Happy Fifth of July
Taking stock of the year so far here at Fried Egg Golf
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
A New Era of Golf Executive
The R&A's new chief is the latest sign of where golf is now, and where it's likely heading
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
A Big Day for Team Rose at Open Qualifying
Justin Rose was by far the biggest name to make it through the final stage of Open Qualifying
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Musings on Seth Waugh, Team Golf, and Non-Signature PGA Tour Events
The weekend offered plenty of time
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
How Monday Qualifier Nick Bienz Went So Viral
Monday qualifier Nick Bienz had a story so good it went mainstream. What can golf learn from that?
6/24/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
On a Truly Consequential U.S. Open
Exploring how and why the 2024 U.S. Open mattered in ways we too rarely see
6/19/24
NEWSLETTER
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
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
The Undeniable Talent of Bryson DeChambeau
Lost in all the extracurricular Bryson conversation and narrative: he's been a killer competitor his whole career
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
A Haunting Loss for Rory McIlroy
Rory had a U.S. Open win in his grasp at Pinehurst No. 2, right up until he didn't
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
How Pinehurst No. 2 Epitomized the New U.S. Open Setup Formula
For one week, the USGA found a middle ground between carnage and playability
6/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Checking on the Contenders & Why No. 9 Just Works
Our recap from Saturday at the 2024 U.S. Open
6/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 U.S. Open: Players to Watch, Course Notes, and More
As the golf world turns to Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open, we have all the (width and) angles covered for you
6/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Scottie Scheffler’s Sorcery
After yet another victory, the 2024 U.S. Open is Scottie Scheffler's to lose
6/10/24
NEWSLETTER
A Jon Rahm Status Check Ahead of the U.S. Open
After withdrawing from LIV Houston with a foot infection, what's the state of Jon Rahm's game heading into the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?
6/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Attempting to Square the Angle Debate
Debating the relative scoring benefits of a good angle vs. a bad angle on the PGA Tour
6/05/24
NEWSLETTER
The U.S. Open Being “Open” Matters More Than Ever
A pair of stories from Golf's Longest Day brought some much needed perspective to the current world of golf
6/03/24
NEWSLETTER
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
5/29/24
NEWSLETTER
Players and Storylines to Watch at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open
Examining the top storylines, players to watch, notes on Lancaster Country Club, and more as we preview the 2024 U.S. Women's Open.
5/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Bryson DeChambeau Sees Increased Fan Support at Valhalla
The runner up at the 2024 PGA Championship also was the fan favorite
5/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Nelly Korda’s Hall-of-Fame Season
The top player in the women's game is having a historic season on the LPGA Tour
5/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Valhalla’s Open-Book Test on Display at the PGA Championship
What makes Valhalla susceptible to scoring like this, soft or not?
5/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Contextualizing Shane Lowry’s 62 at the PGA Championship
Shane Lowry's 62 tied for the lowest round ever in a major. It's also the second 62 this week.
5/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Odds and Ends From Saturday at the PGA Championship
Notes & observations from the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Reacting to Scottie Scheffler’s Wild Friday at the PGA Championship
What it felt like to watch as Scottie Scheffler went to jail and then shot 66 at Valhalla during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Odds and Ends from Friday at the 2024 PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa, and other bits from the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/16/24
NEWSLETTER
It’s Time for Xander Schauffele to End the Narrative
Xander Schauffele leads the 2024 PGA Championship. Can he finally win a major championship?
5/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Dustin Johnson’s Disappearance
After leaving for LIV Golf, Dustin Johnson has not been the same player. And he admits as much.
5/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Odds & Ends From Thursday at the PGA Championship
Notes & observations from the opening round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
The Stakes for Rory McIlroy Are Clear
Returning to the site of his last major win after a drought of 10 years, Rory could really use the win
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Scottie Scheffler Is the PGA Favorite for a Reason
Scottie Scheffler heads to Valhalla with the chance to fire up a Grand Slam frenzy
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
For Brooks Koepka, Every Major Is a Shot at History
Brooks Koepka heads to Valhalla with the chance to distance himself from his few active peers
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Three Valhalla Talking Points Ahead of the PGA Championship
A few elements of Valhalla to watch for this week during the PGA Championship
5/13/24
NEWSLETTER
Rory’s Peaking for the PGA Championship, and He’s Not the Only One
Ahead of the PGA Championship at Valhalla, Rory isn't the only star player in top form
5/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Notes on Pinehurst No. 2 Ahead of the U.S. Open
A taste of what makes Pinehurst No. 2 a great American golf course
5/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Looking Back at Wyndham Clark’s Big Year
Wyndham Clark has had a ridiculous calendar year going back to his win last May at Quail Hollow
5/06/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Jordan Spieth Wants a 2024 Reset
Spieth cited Scottie Scheffler's approach as inspiration for his mental management
5/01/24
NEWSLETTER
A Great Week to Go Outside
Why pro golf's product this week is such that you should just go play yourself.
4/29/24
NEWSLETTER
What Does LIV Golf Want to Be?
With Greg Norman sending signals that 72-hole events are possible, what's the point here?
4/29/24
NEWSLETTER
An Ode to Alternate Shot
It's just a shame we don't get to watch or play it more often.
4/25/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
4/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Nelly Korda’s Bubble of Success
How Nelly Korda is growing more and more comfortable being the face of the game
4/19/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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)
4/12/24
NEWSLETTER
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
4/10/24
NEWSLETTER
The Players and Storylines to Watch at the 2024 Masters
Who (and what) our staff is tracking at Augusta National for the 2024 Masters
4/07/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Nelly Korda Has a Real Shot at History
Nelly Korda won (again) and is on the verge of the record books
4/03/24
NEWSLETTER
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
4/01/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Chris DiMarco’s Very Bad Day
Professional sports will always be about money, but that doesn't absolve greed
3/27/24
NEWSLETTER
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
3/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Does Jon Rahm Miss the PGA Tour?
Rahm certainly seems to be keeping tabs on the Tour from afar
3/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Scottie Scheffler’s Own Private Island
Having conquered TPC Sawgrass two years running, what can't Scottie Scheffler do?
3/18/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Three Takeaways from Thursday at the Players Championship
Breaking down the key takeaways from a softer TPC Sawgrass
3/13/24
NEWSLETTER
A State of the Players Championship Roundtable
Discussing a question more complex than it sounds: does the Players still matter?
3/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Eggsplorations: A Wild Trip Around Ardglass
Taking a wild journey at Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland
3/11/24
NEWSLETTER
So, Can Scottie Putt Now?
Is a switch to a mallet really enough to fix Scottie Scheffler's one weakness?
3/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Notes From the Ground at Bay Hill
Emptying the notebook after three days at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
3/06/24
NEWSLETTER
Golf Fans Always Lose
Fans remain the one voice without a seat at the table
3/04/24
NEWSLETTER
On Anthony Kim’s Muted Return
Forget the scores: a moment that should have felt big seemed so small.
3/04/24
NEWSLETTER
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.
2/28/24
NEWSLETTER
The Match: Winners & Losers
Breaking down what worked and what didn't from the first mixed edition of the Match.
2/28/24
NEWSLETTER
Reality (Talor’s Version)
Talor Gooch's comments about Rory betray a wild disconnection from the real world.
2/21/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
2/19/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Breaking Down a Lackluster West Coast Swing
Bad weather, lesser-known winners, and a general sense of "meh" defined the 2024 West Coast Swing.
2/16/24
NEWSLETTER
The Humanizing Power of a Shank
More endearing than embarrassing, Tiger's shank was a rare relatable moment.
2/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Mowing Lines, Cantlay’s Pace, and Other Notes From Riviera
Riviera's design, Cantlay's pace, No. 10 thoughts, and other on-site observations.
2/14/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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.
2/12/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
What’s Good (Good)
Taking a look at what worked about the inaugural Good Good Desert Open
2/07/24
NEWSLETTER
The Color of (Wasted) Money
Courses like TPC Scottsdale overseed in winter. What does that process actually entail?
2/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Reality Checks & Bank Balances
A telling quote from Wyndham Clark begs the question: how did golf get here?
2/05/24
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf’s Opportunistic Sunday
With the PGA Tour battling Mother Nature, LIV Golf found an opening into the mainstream
2/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Pebble in the Rough
Pebble Beach has narrowed some of its fairways—by a lot. Here's why that matters.
2/02/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
A New-Look Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The 2024 Pebble Beach Pro-Am made some upgrades to previous versions
1/29/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
So, That’s the PGA Show
Brendan Porath visited the PGA Show in Orlando and came back with stories of his travels
1/26/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
We Are Farmers, For Now
The Farmers Insurance Open has been good to the PGA Tour. What will its future hold?
1/24/24
NEWSLETTER
The Match Heads to The Park
The next edition of The Match will take place at The Park in West Palm Beach and feature Rory McIlroy, Max Homa, Lexi Thompson, and Rose Zhang
1/22/24
NEWSLETTER
The Amateur’s Hour
Nick Dunlap makes history at The American Express
1/22/24
NEWSLETTER
An Eras Tour
Rory McIlroy shows his longevity in winning the Dubai Desert Classic for the fourth time
1/22/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
1/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Virtually Certain
Carl Yuan received a free drop at the Sony Open. But why?
1/15/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Seat’s Taken
PGA Tour structural issues have been exposed at the Sony Open
1/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Making Waves at The Sentry
Can Sahith Theegala make the next step in his career in 2024
1/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Running Scared
The PGA Tour moves its television window to avoid competition with the NFL
1/05/24
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Shane Bacon’s 2024 Men’s Major Picks
Best to get your 2024 men's major championship predictions in early
1/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Twenty-Four Predictions for 2024
We put our heads together to make some predictions for the 2024 golf season
12/22/23
NEWSLETTER
Fried Egg Golf’s Holiday Travel Content
Some videos and podcasts to keep you busy as you travel this holiday season
12/20/23
NEWSLETTER
Stamp of Approval
PGA Tour Q-School makes a successful return to the schedule
12/15/23
NEWSLETTER
Andy’s Holiday Wishlist for Men’s Professional Golf
Some things for the sport to focus on this holiday season
12/13/23
NEWSLETTER
The Mule Log
A group of players demand more insight from the PGA Tour Policy Board
12/11/23
NEWSLETTER
Negotiating the Future
The PGA Tour's future may be decided in negotiations over the next couple weeks
12/08/23
NEWSLETTER
Everyone Has a Number
Jon Rahm officially signs with LIV Golf
12/08/23
NEWSLETTER
Let’s All Calm Down
Addressing the unwarranted freakout over the USGA and R&A's rollback announcement
12/04/23
NEWSLETTER
Frequently Asked Rollback Questions
Everything you may be wondering about the anticipated rollback announcement
12/01/23
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Historic Vik
Viktor Hovland is in the midst of an incredible stretch of golf
11/27/23
NEWSLETTER
Time to Say R.I.P. to the PIP
The PGA Tour's Player Impact Program detracts more than it adds
11/20/23
NEWSLETTER
Ludvig Graduates with Honors
Ludvig Åberg shows the improvements in the PGA Tour University
11/19/23
NEWSLETTER
Mollie’s Momentum
LPGA Tour Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan appears to have the circuit heading in the right direction
11/15/23
NEWSLETTER
The Netflix Cup: Everything for No One
What worked, what didn't, and what was absurd about the Netflix Cup
11/13/23
NEWSLETTER
Split-Level Success
The benefits of stratifying PGA Tour events
11/13/23
NEWSLETTER
Return of the Max
Max Homa's return to form in the fall of 2023
11/08/23
NEWSLETTER
Ted Williams, David Ortiz…Rory McIlroy?
Notable comments from Rory McIlroy's public appearance at Fenway Park
11/06/23
NEWSLETTER
Playing With Purpose
Erik van Rooyen completes an emotional win in Mexico
10/16/23
NEWSLETTER
When a Missed Cut Matters
Putting Lexi Thompson's 2023 Shriners Children's Open appearance into perspective
10/16/23
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
No Points for You
The OWGR denies LIV Golf world ranking points
10/09/23
NEWSLETTER
Feed the Feeder Tours
Imploring further investment into the final weeks of the Korn Ferry Tour and Epson Tour seasons
10/06/23
NEWSLETTER
The “Gimmick” Swing
A plea for the PGA Tour to get weird with the fall season
10/04/23
NEWSLETTER
Papa Schauffele Wants Pay-for-Play
Stefan Schauffele reveals that his son Xander was nearly held of U.S. Ryder Cup team over dispute
10/02/23
NEWSLETTER
Accounting for Another American Failure
Dissecting how it all went wrong again for the USA in a European Ryder Cup
10/02/23
NEWSLETTER
European Union
What Luke Donald and Europe got right on the way to another Ryder Cup rout
9/30/23
NEWSLETTER
Recapping Saturday at the 2023 Ryder Cup
The United States rallies to try and make something of the Ryder Cup
9/29/23
NEWSLETTER
European Blitz
The European Ryder Cup team didn't just show up at Marco Simone on Friday, they dominated
9/29/23
NEWSLETTER
American Autopsy
What went wrong during day one of the 2023 Ryder Cup?
9/29/23
NEWSLETTER
Justin Thomas Shows Up
The controversial captain's pick was one of few bright spots for Team USA on Friday
9/29/23
NEWSLETTER
Coverage Catastrophy at the 2023 Ryder Cup
Television coverage of the matches at Marco Simone leaves American viewers in the dark
9/28/23
NEWSLETTER
2023 Ryder Cup Preview
Team USA heads to Italy looking for its first Ryder Cup victory in Europe since 1993
9/25/23
NEWSLETTER
Retain in Spain
Europe holds off the United States to retain the Solheim Cup
9/20/23
NEWSLETTER
2023 Solheim Cup Preview
Storylines to watch ahead of the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain
9/15/23
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Incentivizing Stars To Show Up
How can the PGA Tour ensure top players show up to their events?
9/13/23
NEWSLETTER
Walkthrough at Wentworth?
What this week's BMW PGA Championship groupings mean for the European Ryder Cup pairings
9/06/23
NEWSLETTER
Hey Baby Let the Free Birds Fly
Assessing the current state of the Irish Open
9/04/23
NEWSLETTER
The Undefeated Old
St. Andrews and the 2023 Walker Cup
8/09/23
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Approaching Walton Heath
Examining the skills of a majors season that comes to a close with a Walton Heath hosted Women's Open
8/07/23
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Look What the Cat Got Dragged Into
The Tour's ever-evolving structure now involves more Tiger Woods and player control
7/14/23
NEWSLETTER
Moving Backwards
Rory's persimmon exhibition in Scotland further demonstrates the equipment over-simplification in golf
6/28/23
NEWSLETTER
How Does This Frame Work?
The official framework agreement for the PGA Tour and PIF merger creates more questions than answers
6/23/23
NEWSLETTER
Seat’s Taken
Has the USGA overreacted to critiques of the past decade in plotting out its future U.S. Open schedule for the next 20 years?
6/22/23
NEWSLETTER
We Cannot Be Spooked by Low Scores
Wrestling with a report of Oakmont members grumbling over low scores at Hanse restored LACC
6/02/23
NEWSLETTER
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
6/02/23
NEWSLETTER
A Shank’s Tale
On the mental anguish and art of making bad swings in fear of that *other* one
5/26/23
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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.
4/21/23
NEWSLETTER
A Parade in Adelaide
Two events this week prove that the competitive spirit of professional golf is sometimes not the top priority.
4/17/23
NEWSLETTER
While We’re Young
The PGA Tour's slow play problem has been ignored and unaddressed for years. Could a change finally be near?
4/03/23
NEWSLETTER
Two Roses
The challenges of winning on the biggest stage, even when you're the best
3/31/23
NEWSLETTER
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
3/15/23
NEWSLETTER
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
2/15/23
NEWSLETTER
Designated Hitters
An attempt to outline who should qualify for PGA Tour fields in designated events
1/27/23
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf’s 2023 World Tour: Stinky and Snoozy
A TFE roundtable reacting to the official release of LIV's second schedule
10/17/22
NEWSLETTER
The Swedish Pancake Club, Ranked
A highly subjective ranking of players who, like Carl Pettersson, have won five PGA Tour events
10/17/22
NEWSLETTER
The Tracks of Brooksie’s Tears
Brooks Koepka appeared genuinely emotional after winning LIV Jeddah. What should we make of that?
10/14/22
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Rahm’s Ryder Cup Challenge
Jon Rahm thinks LIV players should be allowed in the Ryder Cup, and he's not unconvincing
10/05/22
NEWSLETTER
Hate for the Holidays
Stop the madness, even for our beloved golf
9/28/22
NEWSLETTER
Golf, But More Complicated
The championship finale of LIV's first year has a format—a busy but intriguing one
9/19/22
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Takeaways from LIV Boston
With the novelty wearing off and the competitive element improving, LIV Golf enters a new era
9/06/22
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
3/22/22
NEWSLETTER
The Uncertain Future of the WGC Match Play
Thoughts on two things that may not be long for this world: the World Golf Championships and the match-play format on the PGA Tour
3/21/22
NEWSLETTER
Sam Burns Defends His Valspar Championship Title
Sam Burns breaks into the top 10 in the world with his third win in the past year
3/18/22
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf Releases Its 2022 Schedule
The Saudi-funded breakaway league announces dates and venues, and the governing bodies make another maneuver on the equipment front
3/16/22
NEWSLETTER
Recapping a Riveting Players Championship
We review Cameron Smith's big win and look forward to Henrik Stenson's Ryder Cup captaincy
3/14/22
NEWSLETTER
Updates from a Kooky (and Not Yet Finished) Players Championship
Luck, weather, underdogs, mixed-reality figurines, bad architecture takes, and other bits of nonsense from the 2022 Players Championship
3/11/22
NEWSLETTER
News and Notes from a Rainy First Round at the Players Championship
Also, a weather update from an actual Jacksonville meteorologist
3/09/22
NEWSLETTER
2022 Players Championship Preview
What to watch for at TPC Sawgrass and what Jay Monahan said in his annual press conference
3/08/22
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Players Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass
3/06/22
NEWSLETTER
Jin Young Ko Continues Her Remarkable Run
Jin Young Ko can’t seem to shoot an over-par round, and Bay Hill becomes the story at the API
3/03/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.9
Tiger’s PIP win, Stanford’s dominance, and a certain Twitter burner’s reemergence
3/02/22
NEWSLETTER
The PGA Tour Heads to Bay Hill Sans Bryson DeChambeau
Bay Hill’s juicy rough and firm greens await a field that will not include defending champion Bryson DeChambeau
2/28/22
NEWSLETTER
A Rainy Finish at the Honda Classic
Sepp Straka and Shane Lowry battle it out in a downpour, and Phil Mickelson's sponsors scatter like raindrops
2/24/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.8
The wonders of snail mail, the triumphs of Hannah Green, and the relevance of Lou Bega to Jon Rahm’s growing brood
2/23/22
NEWSLETTER
Phil Mickelson’s Unapologetic Apology
With a lengthy official statement, Phil Mickelson puts a cherry on top of his public implosion
2/21/22
NEWSLETTER
Big Names Scurry Away from the SGL as Phil Gets Roasted
After Phil Mickelson's wild comments, Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau distance themselves from the Saudi-backed league
2/18/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.7
Everyone has a comment about the Super Golf League, but Phil makes absolutely sure his comment is the most ridiculous
2/16/22
NEWSLETTER
The Delights of Riviera and the Rumblings of the SGL
Continual developments out of Saudi Arabia and its favorite golfers threaten to drown out the Genesis Invitational
2/14/22
NEWSLETTER
The WMPO Shines on Super Bowl Weekend
The Waste Management Phoenix Open is great, and Charley Hoffman's takes are less so
2/11/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.6
D.J. Gregory, Joel Dahmen, moms, and grapes
2/09/22
NEWSLETTER
The Waste Management Phoenix Open Draws a Strong Field
The stars turn out for the WMPO (but Phil Mickelson stays home)
2/07/22
NEWSLETTER
What Are You Doing, Jordan Spieth?
A long-awaited win for Tom Hoge, a near-death experience for Jordan Spieth, and a feel-good/feel-weird victory for HV3
2/04/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.5
Golf Saudi’s latest machinations, the LPGA Tour’s new docu-series, and the PGA Tour website’s persistent failures
2/02/22
NEWSLETTER
Greg Norman Gets Lost in the Spin Zone
The Shark is less than persuasive in his defense of Saudi Arabia's activities in pro golf
1/31/22
NEWSLETTER
The Contrasts Between Viktor Hovland and Will Zalatoris
Two great young players, two exciting finishes in San Diego and Dubai
1/28/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.4
A strong move from a printer company, a victory for Danielle Kang, and a questionable choice by Brooks Koepka
1/26/22
NEWSLETTER
Previewing a Wednesday-Saturday Farmers Insurance Open
The Farmers Insurance Open dodges NFL Sunday, and players sound off on PGA Tour course setup
1/24/22
NEWSLETTER
What Is a Modern Test of Golf?
Tyrrell Hatton says Yas Links is too hard, Jon Rahm says PGA West is too soft, and we're just looking for some entertaining golf
1/21/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.3
Akshay Bhatia's win, Cobbs Creek's opportunity, Rory Sabbatini's hat, and other highlights and lowlights from the week in golf
1/19/22
NEWSLETTER
Redemption for the LPGA Tournament of Champions?
Here’s hoping we see a new and improved LPGA Tournament of Champions this week
1/17/22
NEWSLETTER
Hideki Matsuyama Hunts Down Russell Henley at the Sony Open
The Masters champ mounts a stunning comeback at Waialae Country Club
1/14/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.2
Netflix's PGA Tour docuseries, Cam Smith's mullet, Bryson's big mouth, Richard Kind's swag, and other notes from the week in golf
1/12/22
NEWSLETTER
Tim Rosaforte Dies at the Age of 66
The golf world pays tribute to Golf Channel's longtime "insider"
1/10/22
NEWSLETTER
Cameron Smith Edges Jon Rahm in a Duel at Kapalua
Smith, Rahm, and pretty much everyone else goes really, really low at the Sentry Tournament of Champions
1/07/22
NEWSLETTER
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2022.1
Reviewing the week in golf
1/05/22
NEWSLETTER
Preview of the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions
2022 is here, and so is the PGA Tour's annual sojourn to Kapalua
1/03/22
NEWSLETTER
The First Four 2022 Fried Egg Events Open for Registration Today!
Details on the King Tide, the Boomerang, the Steam Shovel, and the Coup de Grâce
12/29/21
NEWSLETTER
The Best of The Fried Egg, 2021 Edition
Looking back on a year of TFE content
12/19/21
NEWSLETTER
Team Woods Almost Freaking Wins the PNC Championship
Tiger and Charlie Woods turn the PNC Championship into a silly-season delight, but Team Daly takes the win
12/17/21
NEWSLETTER
Previewing Tiger Woods’s Return to Competition
So... what's everyone watching this weekend?
12/15/21
NEWSLETTER
Recapping the 2020-21 PGA Tour Season with Stats
Some numbers to contemplate as 2022 approaches
12/13/21
NEWSLETTER
Some New LPGA Tour Members to Know
Forty-six players earned LPGA Tour status at Q-Series—here are some names to keep track of
12/10/21
NEWSLETTER
Tiger Woods Will Play Competitive Golf in 2021
Tiger Woods announces that he will compete in the PNC Championship with his son Charlie
12/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Yes, Greg Norman Is Still Hosting an Event on the PGA Tour
Oh, to be a fly on the wall in player dining at the QBE Shootout this weekend
12/06/21
NEWSLETTER
Hovland Wins in the Bahamas and Tiger Hits the Range
Viktor Hovland takes advantage of Collin Morikawa's Sunday struggles and Tiger Woods takes full swings at the Hero World Challenge
12/03/21
NEWSLETTER
Rory Is on a Roll and Morikawa Is Serving Word Salad
Rory McIlroy continues his excellent play, and Collin Morikawa has his talking points ready
12/01/21
NEWSLETTER
Lee Elder Dies and Tiger Woods Returns to Public Life
Lee Elder passes away at the age of 87, and Tiger Woods gives his first interviews since his February car accident
11/29/21
NEWSLETTER
The Joburg Open Ends in Disarray
The DP World Tour's debut gets cut short amid Covid-19 concerns, the PGA Tour throws more money around, and in case you haven’t heard, it’s Cyber Monday
11/24/21
NEWSLETTER
Newsletter Cornucopia, Vol. 3
Some of our favorite golf content from 2021
11/22/21
NEWSLETTER
Sixty. Three. Greens. In. A. Row.
Jin Young Ko enjoys long walks with her putter, and Collin Morikawa likes collecting trophies
11/19/21
NEWSLETTER
Short end of the sticker
The stakes are high at the CME Group Tour Championship and the stickers are sticky on Sabbo’s driver
11/17/21
NEWSLETTER
Flying Mr. Rory
We preview the season-ending tournaments on the LPGA Tour and soon-to-be-former European Tour
11/15/21
NEWSLETTER
Joachim said dominate
A star-studded playoff on the LPGA Tour and another win for a late bloomer on the PGA Tour
11/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Anything you can do, we can do in 2023… or maybe 2024
The PGA Tour tries to copy the PGL’s homework, but the only legible words are “guaranteed money”
11/10/21
NEWSLETTER
Define “DP”
The European Tour gets a new long-term partner, a new schedule, and a new name that—let’s be honest—we’ll eventually be worn down into using
11/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Golf, from gulf to gulf
Viktor Hovland is the king of El Camaleon, and an LET tournament in Saudi Arabia raises some tricky questions
11/05/21
NEWSLETTER
Remember, remember FedEx Cup points still count in November
PGA Tour players feast on those sweet, sweet fall points, and Keita Nakajima needs to be on everyone’s radar
11/03/21
NEWSLETTER
Aussie Aussie Aussie, oy vey
The PGA Tour Player Advisory Council moves to limit green books, and Greg Norman has some curious ideas about the world
11/01/21
NEWSLETTER
Show me the moneyyyyyyy
The Presidents Cup will be played at Bellerive in 2030, which should make for a fun week on Twitter (or wherever we all are by then)
10/29/21
NEWSLETTER
180 hours (at all hours of the night)
The Saudis divulge details about their new golf league to their favorite media outlets, and useGolfFACTS gets deep into forensics
10/27/21
NEWSLETTER
Bermud… uh… what’s going on here?
Musings on the baffling fact of the Bermuda Championship’s existence
10/25/21
NEWSLETTER
It’s basically a home game
Jin Young Ko reaffirms her top-dog status on the LPGA Tour, and Hideki Matsuyama checks off a bucket-list item in Japan
10/22/21
NEWSLETTER
A different Brandel of golf
The exciting (but complicated) prospect of designing golf courses specifically for women
10/20/21
NEWSLETTER
Where women glow and men plunder
A promising new tournament in the Australian Sandbelt is announced, and the PGA and LPGA tours return to Asia
10/18/21
NEWSLETTER
If a golfer Rors in the desert, does it make a noise?
Rory wins in Vegas, Golf Channel fumbles the coverage, and Rose Zhang, holy moly
10/15/21
NEWSLETTER
Hellacious tweets
We’re starting to think that maybe Phil Mickelson doesn’t like the USGA
10/13/21
NEWSLETTER
Swish swish, I’m a three-point shooter
Mr. Smith goes to college, and the PGA Tour makes it rain
10/11/21
NEWSLETTER
Jin Fizz
Ko runs away with the Founders Cup, Spaniards battle for their national Open, and Sungjae gets anotha one
10/08/21
NEWSLETTER
A Rose by any other name would swing as sweet
A rundown of what’s happening in college golf
10/06/21
NEWSLETTER
What happens in Vegas gets awkwardly broadcast on live TV
The Dinah Shore heads for Texas, and we all knew this was how the Brooks-Bryson thing was going to end, right?
10/04/21
NEWSLETTER
Where there’s a Willett there’s a wait
Bryson gets some fans (and probably a lot of brands) excited about long drive, and Danny Willett surprises everyone again
10/01/21
NEWSLETTER
A spring chicken in fall
A former Pepperdine stud leads the Sanderson, and the NFL continues to reshape the PGA Tour schedule
9/29/21
NEWSLETTER
Desert bros
A gold-standard event at the (non-Fairmont) Home of Golf, and some insights into the future of Team Europe
9/27/21
NEWSLETTER
Red, white, and blowout
The Americans win the Ryder Cup in dominant fashion at Whistling Straits
9/25/21
NEWSLETTER
American spark plugs and beer chugs
Team USA takes a commanding lead at the 43rd Ryder Cup
9/24/21
NEWSLETTER
Pulling a(cheese)head
We recap an exciting first day at the 43rd Ryder Cup
9/23/21
NEWSLETTER
Wore down by the shore
Are we there yet?
9/22/21
NEWSLETTER
Straits vibin’
Pairing clues, Bryson updates, lingering questions, and course notes from the 43rd Ryder Cup
9/20/21
NEWSLETTER
Merlot… pinot… let’s go, Joe!
Ko makes sure you didn’t forget about her, and Homa roasts the field in Napa
9/16/21
NEWSLETTER
For love of the Cup
Zinger zings Brooks, and PGA Tour rookies start the 2021-22 season in wine country
9/15/21
NEWSLETTER
Your hands hurt? Well now your back’s gonna hurt, cause…
The LPGA Tour takes a long-overdue dip in the data lake, and you’ll never guess who won PGA Tour Player of the Year
9/13/21
NEWSLETTER
Call me maybe
Ponte Vedra’s No. 1 assistant ambassador completes his diplomatic mission, and Rose gets hosed
9/10/21
NEWSLETTER
I am Captain America now
Steve Stricker makes his captain’s picks, and @PReedGolf goes on a “like” spree
9/07/21
NEWSLETTER
If it’s Europe, then it’s Europe, then it’s Europe, then it’s stuck
An exciting Solheim Cup, another rules kerfuffle, a predictable Tour Championship, and one last batch of cards
9/03/21
NEWSLETTER
Light the match
A preview of the Solheim Cup at Inverness Club
9/01/21
NEWSLETTER
Harass Man
Journeymen vie for cards and priority rankings, the Tour Championship continues to stagger, and Monahan bans “Brooksy”
8/30/21
NEWSLETTER
Wet and wild
A duel to remember at Caves Valley
8/27/21
NEWSLETTER
Extreme mud and tomato sauce
The #UltimatePrize fails to generate #UltimateExcitement, and Rahm, McIlroy, and Burns have a good day of spelunking
8/25/21
NEWSLETTER
Northern Trust the process
Finau kills the curse, Solheim Cup rosters get set, and Ryder Cup rosters take shape
8/23/21
NEWSLETTER
Swedish Fi(ni)sh
Recapping a chaotic final round at the AIG Women’s Open
8/20/21
NEWSLETTER
The Js WOWW
Updates from Carnoustie and the Jersey Shore
8/18/21
NEWSLETTER
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of nastiness
The Women’s Open heads to a first-class championship venue, and CAPITALIZATION SZN reaches its apex on the PGA TOUR
8/16/21
NEWSLETTER
Easy as Piot
Piot and Greaser fight it out at the U.S. Amateur, and the Wyndham Championship ends in a six-man playoff
8/13/21
NEWSLETTER
J.R. Smith will be 64 years old in 2050
The U.S. Amateur fights through storms while the USGA and J.R. Smith plan ahead
8/11/21
NEWSLETTER
Zuckerberg and Gates and Buffett, amateurs can…
Oakmont proves a stern test at the U.S. Amateur, and bubble boys on the PGA and Korn Ferry tours face a pressure!-packed week
8/09/21
NEWSLETTER
One last Tokyo
At the Olympics, the women’s golf medals go to an American phenom, a hometown heroine, and a former prodigy who’s all grown up now
8/06/21
NEWSLETTER
Hot in herre
Nelly Korda leads at a sweltering Olympics, where approaching storms have put the final round of the women’s golf competition in doubt
8/04/21
NEWSLETTER
24K Magic
Women’s golf gets started at the Tokyo Olympics, and the PGA and European tours present a united front
8/02/21
NEWSLETTER
Will the real Rory please stand up
We recap an exciting final round of Olympic golf, a big win for Xander Schauffele, and a major moment in Slovakian history
7/28/21
NEWSLETTER
The one where we root for Sungjae and Si Woo
We preview the men’s golf competition at the Olympics
7/26/21
NEWSLETTER
Nacho average instrument
Minjee Lee adds to a big 2021 for her family, and one content god replaces another at the Olympics
7/23/21
NEWSLETTER
What does MSP even mean, Rick?!
Some storylines to track at the Evian Championship
7/21/21
NEWSLETTER
What are you up to in 24 years? Wanna play golf?
A few notable absences from the Evian Championship, and a few players battling for status on the PGA Tour
7/19/21
NEWSLETTER
Colling the shots
Morikawa lifts the Claret Jug, Spieth nurses scar tissue, and Oosty fades on Sunday at the Open Championship
7/17/21
NEWSLETTER
One last trip to the Louis
Oosthuizen remains steady as several contenders falter on Saturday at the Open
7/16/21
NEWSLETTER
Déjà voosty
You’ll never believe who’s leading this major championship
7/15/21
NEWSLETTER
A B.A.D. carpenter blames his tools
On Thursday at the Open, the King grabs the lead and the Golden Boy has all the shots, but the Big Golfer still gets much of the attention
7/14/21
NEWSLETTER
“Controversial” is a fore letter word
We preview the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s
7/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Rain checks
Young stars win on the European and LPGA tours, and several players drop out of the Open Championship
7/09/21
NEWSLETTER
frd egg nwslttr
A stacked field at Renaissance Club and a skinnier one at TPC Deere Run but plenty of living under par on both sides of the pond
7/07/21
NEWSLETTER
A tilt in kilts
Links season kicks off at the Scottish Open, the ladies get a preview of Inverness, and The Match 4 comes and goes (but stays for a while)
7/05/21
NEWSLETTER
Just tweet through it
The Cameron Zone bucks its head, Lefty spars with the media, and Jin Young Ko is puttin’ suckers in fear
7/02/21
NEWSLETTER
All Tuckered out
Davis Thompson beats a bunch of dues-paying members and Bryson loses his longtime looper at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
6/30/21
NEWSLETTER
Guinness number
Coffee golf season begins with the Irish Open (at a Jack Nicklaus course), and the Rocket Mortgage Classic supports a worthy cause
6/28/21
NEWSLETTER
I. Am. Numba One.
Nelly Korda puts on a display at the Women’s PGA, and a PGA Tour playoff goes full Groundhog Day
6/25/21
NEWSLETTER
I get my birdies down in Georgia
The third women’s major championship of the year gets underway at Atlantic Athletic Club
6/22/21
NEWSLETTER
That’s the Peach State, hun
More major championship golf and more withdrawals from the Olympics
6/21/21
NEWSLETTER
The San Diego Padre
On a day when several contenders faltered at a stubborn Torrey Pines, Jon Rahm made the right putts at the right times
6/19/21
NEWSLETTER
A bulldog, a Canadian, and a farmer walk into a bar…
Names shuffle up and down the U.S. Open leaderboard, but Torrey Pines keeps everyone bunched up heading into the final round
6/18/21
NEWSLETTER
Bland Golf
An appropriate name leads the U.S. Open and they don’t call it Sand iego for nothing
6/17/21
NEWSLETTER
A literal cliffhanger
Recapping a sluggish Thursday at the U.S. Open
6/16/21
NEWSLETTER
Stay classy, San Diego
Thoughts, questions, and notable quotables from the first two days of U.S. Open week
6/14/21
NEWSLETTER
Hungry hungry Higgo
The closing stretch at Congaree is apparently very difficult, and Mito Pereira is apparently very good at golf
6/11/21
NEWSLETTER
Jesus, etc.
A softer Congaree, a resurgent DJ, a bombing South African, and an excellent idea on the Euro tours
6/10/21
NEWSLETTER
Rough Dryver’s Anthem
In a special edition of the newsletter, we preview next week’s U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
6/09/21
NEWSLETTER
Bad tweets, by design?
PGL feistiness, the longest day in golf, and surprising facts about Tom Fazio’s early career
6/07/21
NEWSLETTER
Love Saso
A packed newsletter: an exciting (and, at times, hard-to-watch) U.S. Women’s Open, and a series of kerfuffles on the PGA Tour
6/04/21
NEWSLETTER
Megha Thee Leader
A 17-year-old amateur shares the 18-hole lead at the U.S. Women’s Open, and the Waves finally get their national championship
6/02/21
NEWSLETTER
It Must Be Jack (‘Cause Jam Don’t Milkshake Like That)
We preview the U.S. Women’s Open and the new-look Memorial Tournament
5/31/21
NEWSLETTER
A true Power Wagon
The Charles Schwab Pillow Fight and the Bank of Hope-You-Move-This-to-Literally-Any-Other-Week LPGA Match Play
5/28/21
NEWSLETTER
“Wait, it’s all PIP?” “Always has been.”
The Brooks-Bryson feud takes on a kayfabe flavor, and Ole Miss women’s golf achieves a school first
5/26/21
NEWSLETTER
Ducking Heist
A Heck of a heater and a hell of a video
5/25/21
NEWSLETTER
A championship on tilt
In a special edition of the newsletter, we preview next week’s U.S. Women’s Open
5/24/21
NEWSLETTER
Thumbs up
Phil Mickelson pushes the sun back up in the sky at the PGA Championship
5/22/21
NEWSLETTER
Let’s FIGJAM
Phil refuses to go gentle into that good night, expresses rage, rage at the drone in his sight
5/21/21
NEWSLETTER
Go off, Mattress King
The wind shows up at the Ocean Course and so does… [checks notes]... PHIL MICKELSON?!?!
5/20/21
NEWSLETTER
Brooks and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamhat
Hitting the ball purely turns out to be an advantage in round one of the PGA Championship
5/19/21
NEWSLETTER
You must be this tall to read
A preview of the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
5/17/21
NEWSLETTER
Everything is huskier in Texas
K.H. Lee turns an adolescent weight-loss regimen into millions of dollars, and Richard Bland becomes Richard Victorious
5/14/21
NEWSLETTER
Define “playable”
The NCAA fails to give a group of student athletes “a fair shot,” and TPC Craig Ranch? More like TPC Light Ranch
5/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Can you hear me now?
The PGA Tour heads to Dallas for a PGA Championship tune-up at Trinity For—uh, TPC Craig Ranch!
5/10/21
NEWSLETTER
Cast. Ill. E. Oh.
Team USA survives blustery conditions and gastrointestinal distress to retain the Walker Cup, and struggling stars return to the winner’s circle on the pro tours
5/07/21
NEWSLETTER
The Romp in the Swamp
We preview the 2021 Walker Cup at Seminole Golf Club (and acknowledge that something is happening with Phil)
5/05/21
NEWSLETTER
And when everyone’s Super, no one will be
The Premier Golf League (Super League Golf? Super Golf League?) bucks its head, samples some #JupLyfe
5/03/21
NEWSLETTER
Burns notice
With a newly well-rounded game, Sam Burns announces himself as a major young talent on the PGA Tour
4/30/21
NEWSLETTER
Hammer time
With the pro tours in Florida and Singapore, collegiate golf rolls into the postseason
4/28/21
NEWSLETTER
Rickie is major
The LPGA crosses the Pacific, the PGA Tour flanks the Gulf, and Rickie is gifted a trip to the Lowcountry
4/23/21
NEWSLETTER
We’re going to Hollywood!
The Sisters Korda continue their reign of terror
4/21/21
NEWSLETTER
Back on the tee, RICKIE FOWLER!
A new PGA Tour initiative will give cash to popular players and content to desperate creators
4/19/21
NEWSLETTER
The dad in plaid
On the LPGA and PGA tours, two career comebacks: one from a 23-year-old and another from someone twice that age
4/16/21
NEWSLETTER
Business in the front, tartan on the back
A former child prodigy looks to end a drought, and an Aussie may chip and putt his way to victory
4/14/21
NEWSLETTER
Net positive
Harbour Town hosts the world’s top players (with one big exception) while the LPGA Tour takes a quick trip to Hawaii
4/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Question answered
We recap a huge win for the world of golf
4/10/21
NEWSLETTER
Can he?
A ball-striking maestro will need to tame a historically disobedient putter on Sunday at the Masters
4/09/21
NEWSLETTER
Party up
The course slows down, the players go low, the leaderboard bunches up, and Zalatoris might just become a full PGA Tour member
4/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Elder’s day
It’s Masters Thursday, and we look forward to a fiery Augusta National while reviewing the key bits of Chairman Ridley’s press conference
4/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Off and running… literally
Augusta National lives up to the pre-tournament hype, but Justin Rose knows that a golf course is designed to be difficult, to challenge your thi—
4/07/21
NEWSLETTER
Where are all the others?
It’s Masters Wednesday, and we go over the most intriguing pairings and the most enlightening press-conference moments
4/06/21
NEWSLETTER
Back to business
It’s Masters Tuesday, and we review last year’s November edition, the reportedly firm and fast course, and Jordan Spieth’s Monday press conference
4/05/21
NEWSLETTER
Just so you know, my jacket size is 44 long…
Tavatanakit is a major talent, Spieth is Spieth again, and Augusta is looking firm and fast
4/02/21
NEWSLETTER
A pro’s proposal
The top female pros get off to a blazing start in the desert, and the top female amateurs roll down Magnolia Lane
3/31/21
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Five storylines to track at the 2021 ANWA
3/29/21
NEWSLETTER
Dahmen, Fighter of the Nightman, Champion of the Sun
A seven-time major winner delivers vintage dominance, and the Match Play comes to a windy, messy conclusion
3/26/21
NEWSLETTER
I’m that niche, been that niche, still that niche
Round-robin blues, match-play specialists, friendly grandstands, unfriendly trees, fickle NFT markets, and excuses, excuses, excuses
3/24/21
NEWSLETTER
New Fangled Tomfoolery
The Match Play is having trouble committing to match play, Michelle Wie is back, and Bryson is at it again
3/22/21
NEWSLETTER
Chasing a man you can’t see
A good week for veterans on the PGA and Korn Ferry tours, and a less-than-good week for Koepka Masters bets
3/19/21
NEWSLETTER
Bear traps. Brackets. Battlestar Galactica.
March Madness, low-scoring gladness, and Fried Egg event radness
3/17/21
NEWSLETTER
Caught between a shamrock and a hard place
A fresh format on the senior tour and a… different kind of Honda Classic
3/15/21
NEWSLETTER
You will see him on TV any given Sunday
JT shows resilience in the face of daylight savings, and Westy Island embraces popularity while fearing commercialization
3/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Thoroughly Pleasant Championship
Our editor was busy dialing in his chew rate, so he didn’t write a proper subhead for this Players Championship newsletter
3/10/21
NEWSLETTER
All that glitters isn’t in bounds
WITH APOLOGIES TO PONTE VEDRA, OUR PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW IS NOT IN ALL CAPS
3/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Master cardigan
Thicc-boi golf prevails at Bay Hill, Westy Island residents stave off despair with rosé, and Ernst conquers the replicas
3/05/21
NEWSLETTER
You said you’d carry the data lake
A Bryson-friendly setup at Bay Hill, a Bryson-unfriendly wind on the 6th hole, and a Solheim-friendly leaderboard on the LPGA Tour
3/03/21
NEWSLETTER
Mickey hosts and Rickie roasts
Could Bay Hill be firm and fun for the second year in a row? Why didn’t I make the Walker Cup team? What’s a “data lake”?
3/01/21
NEWSLETTER
What kind of (Cal) Bear is best?
Berkeley grads go back-to-back on the PGA Tour while Kordas go back-to-back on the LPGA Tour
2/26/21
NEWSLETTER
That’s good… that’s not. Yikes.
A long road to recovery for Tiger, a challenging test at the Concession, and a bunched leaderboard on the LPGA Tour
2/24/21
NEWSLETTER
Fright, sadness, and hope
Tiger Woods undergoes surgery for severe but non-life-threatening injuries after a car accident near Los Angeles
2/22/21
NEWSLETTER
That’s #golf
A nail-biter in Los Angeles, a grateful native son, a familiar runner-up, and one helluva golf tournament venue
2/19/21
NEWSLETTER
Golf’s Most Whanted
The USGA gets a new CEO, the Korn Ferry Tour lives under par like it’s 2018, and Riviera is a good golf course
2/17/21
NEWSLETTER
You kill swan?
The Genesis Invitational brings out the stars, many of whom played a very different kind of tournament at Riviera three-and-a-half years ago
2/15/21
NEWSLETTER
Beach, don’t kill my vibe
Daniel Berger eagles his way past a crowded leaderboard at Pebble Beach
2/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Robhatic
Can we fix the FedEx Cup with math?
2/10/21
NEWSLETTER
They’re going the distance, they’re going for speed
The Monterey Peninsula won’t be hosting many stars—of either the Hollywood or the PGA Tour variety—this year
2/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Super Brooks
A superstar emerges from a slump on Saturday, and another does the same—but better—on Sunday
2/05/21
NEWSLETTER
Old dog, new Stricks, etc.
Brooks, Spieth, and Stricker look to turn back the clock, and Rory makes things easy for headline writers
2/03/21
NEWSLETTER
Burying the Reed
The USGA and R&A give some unintentional help to Patrick Reed’s PR team, and the Saudi International is still a thing
2/01/21
NEWSLETTER
Alternative useGolfFACTS
Questions swirl around Patrick Reed, Team Reed, and Twitter burners
1/29/21
NEWSLETTER
Lift it, clean it, place it, makes us harder, better, faster, stronger
Why are we so determined to make things easier for the best golfers in the world?
1/27/21
NEWSLETTER
Bum ba dum bum bum bum bum
Southern Hills gets the 2022 PGA Championship, and pros keep one eye on the U.S. Open at the Farmers
1/24/21
NEWSLETTER
Why watch a professional when you can watch an amateur
#Womenworthsufferingbadcoveragefor, a Hatton charge coupled with a Rory retreat, and woo-hoo for the Big Oo Oo
1/22/21
NEWSLETTER
Abu Dhabi the right club today
The pros outshine the celebs at the ladies’ TOC, and the McRib is back (in the UAE)
1/20/21
NEWSLETTER
Guess whose back, back again
Doak and the Keisers look to recreate the lost Lido in Wisconsin, Annika faces tough questions, and Tiger has another surgery
1/18/21
NEWSLETTER
The future is bulletproof
Kevin Na catches up with Fowler and Pettersson, Chris Kirk keeps his status, and Ralph Lauren drops Justin Thomas
1/15/21
NEWSLETTER
You’re out of bounds! This whole place is out of bounds!
Kiz speaks the truth, Waialae lets the short-knockers in the door, and Joaquín keeps rolling
1/13/21
NEWSLETTER
Because I said so, that’s Waialae
An appreciation of the underrated Sony Open, an announcement from the Riddler, and a really good essay
1/11/21
NEWSLETTER
Getting out of Bed
The PGA Championship ditches Trump Bedminster, a veteran flusher ends a drought, and JT screws up
1/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Black out Friday
Whan announces he will be stepping down, Thomas starts the new year right, and we make some extremely well-informed predictions
1/06/21
NEWSLETTER
I hate to break wind for you
With the Tournament of Champions about to kick off, we offer some of our own resolutions as golf fans for 2021
12/30/20
NEWSLETTER
2020 Wrapped, Fried Egg Edition
A few of our favorite Fried Egg things from this bizarre year
12/21/20
NEWSLETTER
The Jin Young Show
The world No. 1 does world No. 1 things, Team Thomas goes low, and Team Woods boosts metrics
12/18/20
NEWSLETTER
The Catnip doesn’t fall far from the tree
A loaded leaderboard at the CME Group Tour Championship, and a practice-round SEO bonanza at the PNC Championship
12/16/20
NEWSLETTER
The Masked Winner
A Lim Kim closes with a flurry at the U.S. Women’s Open, Olson perseveres through tragedy, and Gulbis gets a head-scratching exemption
12/14/20
NEWSLETTER
What can brown Dubai for you
The U.S. Women’s Open heads for a Monday finish, Golf Channel drops the ball, and Westy gives hope to middle-aged wine aficionados everywhere
12/11/20
NEWSLETTER
I promise that you’ll never find another like Amy
The opening round of the U.S. Women’s Open goes swimmingly, especially for Amy Olson and the Smiling Cinderella
12/09/20
NEWSLETTER
Houston, Dubai / Dubai to Houston
The final major of 2020 gets underway at Jackie Burke’s place, and the image of Patrick Reed hoisting the Harry Vardon Trophy makes us giggle
12/07/20
NEWSLETTER
H to the Izzo, Maya to the koba
Hovi gets it done in Mexico, and top LPGA players find their form in Texas
12/04/20
NEWSLETTER
Joaquín for hope
Niemann plays for something bigger at El Camaleon, and the ladies find out it’s not always warm in Texas
12/02/20
NEWSLETTER
To whom it Mayakoba
Rickie could use a good week in Mexico, and Pelley probably shouldn’t be touting the Euro Tour’s “financial health”
11/30/20
NEWSLETTER
A very bloated Monday
Jay Monahan and Keith Pelley exchange friendship bracelets, and The Match 3 keeps a good thing going
11/25/20
NEWSLETTER
Newsletter cornucopia 2020
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our favorite online golf content of the year (so far)
11/23/20
NEWSLETTER
Easy for her to Sei
Speedy Sei Young maintains her torrid pace in Florida while Streb wins one for the Nation in Georgia
11/20/20
NEWSLETTER
The most recent Mr. 600
We delve into the murky story behind Pelican Golf Club, celebrate the Sea Island bunters, and welcome Charlie Woods to the newsletter
11/18/20
NEWSLETTER
R-S-S-S and M-M-M
The PGA Tour visits the home of the Sea Island Mafia, and the Solheim Cup adjusts its schedule
11/15/20
NEWSLETTER
Remember, remember the 15th of November
DJ secures his legacy, Sungjae and Cam acquit themselves well, and in spite of everything, the 2020 Masters happened
11/14/20
NEWSLETTER
Mr. DJ, won’t you turn the music up
The world No. 1 plays like it on moving day at the Masters while Nos. 2 and 3 falter
11/13/20
NEWSLETTER
“If we can’t find it, it’s a lost ball?”
A delightful leaderboard emerges at a soggy Augusta National, but a guy on the cut line gets the lion’s share of the attention
11/12/20
NEWSLETTER
Rain, rain, go away…
Notes on Chairman Ridley’s Wednesday press conference, and some Masters-themed overrated/underrated takes
11/12/20
NEWSLETTER
Around the horn
The rain, and the scores, fell at Augusta National on Thursday
11/11/20
NEWSLETTER
A vision softly creeping
A preview of the 2020 Masters
11/10/20
NEWSLETTER
Respect your Elder
Augusta National makes some cool announcements, and two players withdraw from the Masters after positive Covid tests
11/09/20
NEWSLETTER
The week before is such an Ortiz
A first-timer triumphs at a firm and fun Memorial Park, and two favorites find their form
11/08/20
NEWSLETTER
Architecture Newsletter No. 1
Thoughts on what's happening in the world of golf course architecture
11/06/20
NEWSLETTER
The Doakito strikes again
It’s surprisingly tough out there at Memorial Park, with plodders and bombers alike finding themselves in the mix
11/04/20
NEWSLETTER
Onward
Golf news. This newsletter contains golf news.
11/02/20
NEWSLETTER
Island of opportunity
The Bermuda Championship continues to be a career-rejuvenation machine, and Zalatoris is now officially on the Big Show
10/30/20
NEWSLETTER
An essential newsletter
In the middle of the wind-whipped sea, a nice guy shoots a nice score, and two less-hyped young guns threaten his lead
10/28/20
NEWSLETTER
Pimento and pigskin
The conquering hero makes his triumphant return, the Masters announces some changes, and Bryson stomps around and screams
10/26/20
NEWSLETTER
Robin Hood: Men in Hoodies
Top-10 players battle it out in the enchanted forest, and Friar Tuck just about short-circuits his TrackMan
10/23/20
NEWSLETTER
America’s funniest home videos
A Euro journeyman hunts a career-changing win, a commissioner straps on a headset, and Bassy thrives while the legends struggle at Sherwood
10/21/20
NEWSLETTER
Sherwood, Sherwood, always up to no good
The PGA Tour travels to the land of Robin Hood, an exciting young prospect arrives stateside, and a Chicago club gets a Presidents Cup
10/19/20
NEWSLETTER
Kokrak City
A bomber putts his face off in his favorite city, Xander continues to do everything but win, and the PGA Tour prepares for the return of fans
10/16/20
NEWSLETTER
Too Hatt to handle
Testy Tyrrell stays hot, the X-man stays consistent, and Phil and Furyk are probably too good for the senior tour
10/14/20
NEWSLETTER
CAPS LOCK WEEK
A Vegas points grab, a positive test on the PGA Tour, a 2020 KFT recap, and a muni revival in Philly
10/12/20
NEWSLETTER
Sei my name, Sei my name
Kim struts to victory at Aronimink, Hatton keeps his cool at Wentworth, and Laird shows how to negotiate a FRIED EGG LIE
10/09/20
NEWSLETTER
One of these things is not like the other
The best in the women’s game play golf at Aronimink while Bryson and company partake in a golf-like substance at TPC Summerlin
10/07/20
NEWSLETTER
Let’s play some jawn
The top female players in the world arrive at Aronimink, and the European Tour gets ready for its flagship event
10/04/20
NEWSLETTER
What you can’t see can’t hurt you
Would you rather have a green jacket or Reveille the Rooster? Tough one, right? Well, a certain Spaniard now has both
10/02/20
NEWSLETTER
Fallse start
A strong Sanderson field exemplifies some important long-term changes in the PGA Tour’s fall schedule
9/30/20
NEWSLETTER
Coming home to roost
The battle for Reveille approaches, and good news about the Yale Golf Course emerges
9/28/20
NEWSLETTER
Propelling himself
Two grinders worthy of the name win on the KFT and the Euro Tour, and the PGA Tour wraps up a sleepy week in the Caribbean
9/25/20
NEWSLETTER
It’s a Marty, it’s a Marty, it’s a Martayyyy
A slow week in golf, but the stakes are actually very high in the Dominican Republic
9/23/20
NEWSLETTER
CEOs and city slickas
Four stars participate in an ad for Big Cedar, Gary Player tells us how he really feels, and a Davis-Faz(II) merger looms
9/21/20
NEWSLETTER
Distance report
The B.A.D. Era begins
9/19/20
NEWSLETTER
Howlin’
A 1999 baby leads at the “man-sized course,” a big boy joins him in the final group, and Sunday should be a fun day
9/18/20
NEWSLETTER
Well, well, well
The north wind does its job at Winged Foot, and so does everyone’s favorite pair of #content gods
9/17/20
NEWSLETTER
Winging it
A rundown of the key holes at Winged Foot West
9/17/20
NEWSLETTER
Everybody chill
Winged Foot yields more rounds in the 60s than usual, the greens are still cool, Justin Thomas leads, and three days remain in the U.S. Open—don't panic
9/16/20
NEWSLETTER
48″ driver szn
A preview of the 2020 U.S. Open, held at the West Course at Winged Foot Golf Club
9/15/20
NEWSLETTER
Go time
A look at Winged Foot Golf Club, host of this year's U.S. Open
9/14/20
NEWSLETTER
Great Wall of Dinah
Lee emerges from a mess of stars in the desert, a backboard casts an unnecessary shadow, and Cink notches a feel-good win in Napa
9/11/20
NEWSLETTER
Drop anchor
Big names lead the way at the ANA Inspiration, and the USGA puts down roots in Pinehurst
9/09/20
NEWSLETTER
Poppie’s Hot Tub
As the PGA Tour offseason drags on, the ladies contest a major on the Sun, and JT beats DJ in something
9/08/20
NEWSLETTER
Hush money
The guy who started in the lead stays in the lead, another guy shoots the lowest score, and both make [*whispers*] a lot of money
9/03/20
NEWSLETTER
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Championship
The PGA Tour’s best prepare for the world’s most lucrative net tournament, and the Asian Swing becomes more American
8/31/20
NEWSLETTER
Trigger’s revenge
Two of the world’s best trade bombs at Olympia Fields, Rahm’s poker chip might not be so lucky, and Rasmus Højgaard was born in 2001, people
8/28/20
NEWSLETTER
Course Conditioning 101
The PGA Tour plays on in a time of boycotts, Champ and CH3 speak out, and the firmness of Olympia Fields shines
8/26/20
NEWSLETTER
Dog days of summer
Webb takes the week off, Phil launches an aerial assault on the Ozarks, and the KFT arrives at the Rainbow Road
8/23/20
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Sophia Pops-ov
The No. 304 female player in the world tames Troon, and the No. 4 male player in the world annihilates TPC Boston
8/21/20
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Everything under the Olson
The ladies brave the elements at Royal Troon while the men keep living under par even in the post-#LUP era
8/19/20
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Postage stamp of approval
The women take on a stormy Troon, two big-time Euro Tour events get new dates, and the courier finals commence
8/17/20
NEWSLETTER
Stacy’s a mom
The U.S. Amateur was fun, the fog was thick, Bandon is great, Hermie is a closer, and Lewis is winning in multiple ways
8/14/20
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One for the old guys
Eight remain at the U.S. Amateur, including a 29-year-old, a recent high school grad, and the winner of a very, very strange Round of 16 match
8/12/20
NEWSLETTER
You won’t believe this buddies trip destination!
The U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes gets underway, Kang eyes No. 1, and the Wyndham is missing a certain something
8/10/20
NEWSLETTER
Coll me mayBay
Out of a crowded leaderboard at the PGA Championship, a potential superstar emerges
8/08/20
NEWSLETTER
Hey Mr. DJ, won’t you turn the music up
A familiar face at the top, a crew of young chasers, and a fun stretch of CBS coverage (!) at the PGA Championship
8/07/20
NEWSLETTER
Who forgot to pick up Haotong?
Haotong Li leads at the halfway point of the PGA Championship and may just sleep on the driving range at TPC Harding Park
8/06/20
NEWSLETTER
Hot Toddy
Surprise leaders, many contenders, morning fog, lush rough, and telling contrasts in coverage quality on day one of the PGA Championship
8/05/20
NEWSLETTER
Shimmying Shaq dot gif
MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF WE HAVE MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
8/03/20
NEWSLETTER
The Preferred Lies Invitational
A soggy Southwind produces a new world No. 1, Brooks gets in his prep, and the best separate themselves at Inverness
7/31/20
NEWSLETTER
I fell into a burning ring of fire ants
Brooks senses the approach of a major, and Bryson doesn’t like EITHER Antz or A Bug's Life, thankyouverymuch
7/29/20
NEWSLETTER
Who run the world?
The LPGA Tour returns to action with the Drive On Championship at Inverness Club, and the PGA Tour gambles with an anemic equipment testing program
7/27/20
NEWSLETTER
Two is a party, 3M was a crowd
Sticky greens lead to a bunched leaderboard at the Sticky Note Classic, Michael Thompson triumphs, and Tony Finau fails to break the PR curse
7/24/20
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NWSLTR
A soft TPC yields low scores (but not for DJ), Finau sets up another weekend fade, and the golf world gets active
7/22/20
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Growing human potential
COFFEE GOLF returns, PGA Tour players grapple with social issues in Minneapolis, and Lexi runs into a minor-league juggernaut
7/20/20
NEWSLETTER
Jonny Drama
Rahm makes it interesting at Jack’s Place, Slugger hands out another coat of arms, and a young officer makes a case for promotion
7/17/20
NEWSLETTER
Muirfield day of reckoning
A tough day at Muirfield, a good day for Finau, a potential tour stop for Steph, and some hot takes from Jack
7/15/20
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Few times I’ve been around that track
The PGA Tour comes back for an encore at Muirfield Village, other tours stay put, and the world gets deprived of a Brooks-Bryson pairing
7/13/20
NEWSLETTER
Screaming upstream
A thrilling finish at Muirfield Village, a less-than-ideal broadcast situation, and a weird day for old-man JT
7/10/20
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Mountie-ing a charge
The Canadians pursue Morikawa at the Workday, the Tour revises its Covid policy (again), and LPGA hazard pay highlights the gender gap
7/08/20
NEWSLETTER
This one’s for you, Workday!
Coffee golf is coming, the Workday format is kinda lazy, the Memorial is fan-less, and Brooks is good at Twitter
7/06/20
NEWSLETTER
Good news for people who love B.A.D. news
An aerial bombardment, a quarrel with a cameraman, a telling sound bite, and a welcome protest
7/03/20
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Sorry, Mr. Ross
Bryson stuffs Donny into a locker at the Backboard Classic, and the USGA announces exemption criteria for the U.S. Women’s Open
7/01/20
NEWSLETTER
6 to 7 shakes and 8 Mile
Many top pros skip out on the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and more details about the USGA-NBC deal emerge
6/29/20
NEWSLETTER
Summer haze
Familiar and unfamiliar faces at the Travelers, positives and negatives on the Covid front, and a big change for USGA telecasts
6/26/20
NEWSLETTER
Vitamins, minerals, very high numba
Three more players withdraw from the Travelers Championship, the field goes low in round one, and the USGA announces new U.S. Open criteria
6/24/20
NEWSLETTER
Testing… testing…
More positive tests on the PGA Tour, a Ryder Cup delay, layoffs at Golf Channel, and good news for D.C. golf
6/21/20
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Harbouring ill will
Webb takes the RBC Heritage, Kirk makes a heartwarming comeback, and Watney’s positive test reveals some flaws in the system
6/19/20
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A lighthouse divided
A variety of styles thrive at Harbour Town, Spieth starts flushing his irons again, and the amateur championships announce exemptions
6/17/20
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San rcico
The LPGA Tour schedules a late-July return, the PGA Championship has a no-fan plan, and the PGA Tour heads to the Lowcountry
6/15/20
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Tartan jacket vibin’
The Charles Schwab Challenge brings the noise without the fans, and a PGA Tour member makes the most of relegation to the Korn Ferry
6/12/20
NEWSLETTER
DeChambeau-ly cow
The PGA Tour returns: a good day for home-gym vendors but a bad one for health guidelines and Honma
6/10/20
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If you have three trophies, you don’t have one
The PGA Tour and Korn Ferry Tour return, and we preview the outrageously stacked Charles Schwab Challenge
6/08/20
NEWSLETTER
Peak (Golf) Twitter
The Memorial gears up for spectators, J Rose steps up for LET players, and we dive into some stats
6/05/20
NEWSLETTER
One more week
The OWGR board decides to end the ranking freeze when the PGA Tour resumes, and a group of pros heads for Sea Island
6/03/20
NEWSLETTER
More important matters
We highlight some voices in the golf world that need to be heard right now (and offer a couple of updates on golf news)
6/01/20
NEWSLETTER
Monday
The PGA Tour eyes a doubleheader at Muirfield Village, the Mackenzie Tour shuts down for the year, and we pick an All-PGA Tour Team for 1971
5/29/20
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Deere John
The European Tour releases its (very reasonable!) post-pandemic schedule, and the John Deere Classic has been canceled
5/27/20
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What if the s**t can’t hit the fan(s)?
The Match II does big numbers, and we contemplate the possibility of a fanless Ryder Cup
5/25/20
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The MA+tch
Things we liked and… well, more things we liked about The Match: Champions for Charity at Medalist Golf Club
5/22/20
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Break ’em off with a lil’ previews of the rematch
What to expect from The Match II, featuring Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady
5/20/20
NEWSLETTER
The Final Four
The USGA cancels more 2020 events and plans to hold its four marquee championships without qualifiers
5/18/20
NEWSLETTER
Not now, Bill
What we liked and disliked about TaylorMade Driving Relief
5/15/20
NEWSLETTER
We’ll do it live!
We preview TaylorMade Driving Relief, a skins match at Seminole Golf Club between Rory, DJ, Rickie, and Wolff
5/13/20
NEWSLETTER
Monahan has a plan! No fans, but planes!
The PGA Tour releases a detailed health and safety plan, Southern Hills gets another major, and Stricker hires a pair of chauffeurs
5/11/20
NEWSLETTER
A month of Sundays
The PGA Tour gears up for its planned restart, and we offer our picks for the 1993 All-PGA Tour Team
5/08/20
NEWSLETTER
Pedal to the Medalist
Tiger and Phil confirm the details of the rematch, Sarah Hoffman returns to nursing, and we dig into the sweepstakes that was the 2011 PGA Tour season
5/06/20
NEWSLETTER
Seminole-fashioned match
Rory, DJ, Rickie, and Wolff are on for a skins match at Seminole, and the Korn Ferry Tour releases a new schedule
5/04/20
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May the fourth be with you
TPC Harding Park opens for play, PGA Tour pros express doubts about return, and we review the cream of the 2003 crop
5/01/20
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Korn Ferry players get shucked
The PGA Tour announces eligibility plan, Jordan Spieth gets Mutomboed by a spacer, and the LPGA delays its restart
4/29/20
NEWSLETTER
April shelter brings…
We’re tracking a charity invitational in Texas, Adam Scott is a mensch, and can you guess which 1988 All-PGA Tour honoree hails from Horseheads, NY?
4/27/20
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Feelin’ groovy
The USGA cancels more events, the NCAA makes a reassuring decision, and we flash back to the Age of Plaid
4/24/20
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“Nobody paid to see the Babe bunt”
Match II and TaylorMatch—Tiger, Phil, Rory, DJ, Rickie, and Wolff all rumored to be committed to televised golf matches in May
4/22/20
NEWSLETTER
Like it’s 1999
A fan-less Ryder Cup is not just an oxymoron but a real possibility, Finchem (Finchem?) joins the Hall, and we select a 1999 All-PGA Tour Team
4/20/20
NEWSLETTER
Them boys up to somethin’
The PGA Tour seeks a MILLION test kits, Marion Hollins is headed for the Hall, and we review the Bulls era… in golf
4/17/20
NEWSLETTER
Updating the update
The PGA Tour officially releases its new schedule, the Greenbrier is out, and we’re a bit worried about college golf
4/15/20
NEWSLETTER
Here comes the putter throw…
Another PGA Tour schedule update, an ominous memo from Keith Pelley, and a Doug Sanders retrospective
4/13/20
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Ned Ryerson!
Tiger relives his 2019 Masters triumph, and Jack (unintentionally?) raises questions about the Tour’s summer plans
4/10/20
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Hello from the other side
Some goofy stuff that happened at last year's Masters and some praise for Nebraska's Wild Horse Golf Club
4/08/20
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Planning (too far?) ahead
The five families of golf release an optimistic fall schedule, and we pick out some things we like and don’t like
4/06/20
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Points taken
An update on women’s events, a dive into the OWGR points leaders of 2020, and a tribute to Bandon Preserve
4/03/20
NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the new age
The Open is (not?) canceled, the Tour closes in on a fall slate, and we split today’s young stars into two camps: bombers and all-rounders
4/01/20
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Strokes Gained: Social Distance
The Match! Part Deux, another year of eligibility for NCAA golfers, and highlights from recent strokes gained stats
3/30/20
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Eggucated guess
What could the fall tournament golf schedule look like? Let’s speculate wildly
3/27/20
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You wanna get nuts? Let’s get nuts
Another major postponed, a classic links on the brink, and a few ideas for crisis-time golf broadcasts
3/25/20
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Ringing empty
The Olympic Games get postponed, UK courses close, and Seamus Golf steps up
3/23/20
NEWSLETTER
Jason Appreciation Day
The commish gives up his salary, the IOC sets a timeline, and man, how about Jason Day’s 2015 season?
3/20/20
NEWSLETTER
A new(sletter) chapter
A hopeful R&A and a new segment in the newsletter
3/18/20
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The only thing I know is that I know nothing
News about cancellations and postponements of 2020 golf tournaments continues to roll in
3/16/20
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Back to business(-ish)
As the coronavirus shuts down the golf world, ANGC postpones the Masters, and two top players spurn the PGL
3/13/20
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Live under pause
Man, that was intense
3/11/20
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Every Shot Live Under Par
The Players Championship has not been canceled, the PGA Tour launches Every Shot Live, and the commissioner addresses the media
3/09/20
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Hat flip
Bay Hill wins the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational, an Englishman rides obscene gestures to second place, and Tiger withdraws from the Players
3/06/20
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Every once in a while
PGA Tour University sounds genuinely cool, and while Matt Every loves Arnie’s event, no one has greater respect for it than Honma
3/03/20
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I’ll take a small frosty and a green jacket
The PGA Tour takes a gamble, DJ says no to Tokyo, and Augusta National has predictably classy taste in fast food
3/02/20
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Mission Im-possible: The Swamp
Sungjae is who we thought he was, Golf Channel eyes the chilly uplands, and Zinger zings the Euros
2/28/20
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The English are coming!
An Englishman and an English lead at the Honda, the coronavirus rattles the golf world, the API uses a sponsor exemption beautifully
2/26/20
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Drops of Jupiter
The Florida swing begins with Swamp Week at PGA National, and Brooks wears a tank-top that costs twice as much as a new driver
2/24/20
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Caballero perfecto
Reed wins the Duel of the Gentlemen in Mexico, Hovland joins a distinguished lineage, and the PGL does some press
2/21/20
NEWSLETTER
Have you heard about Bryson’s chapultepecs?
Rory takes the lead in both the WGC-Mexico and the (imaginary) Most Quotable Golfer Cup, and we have a Kyle Stanley sighting
2/19/20
NEWSLETTER
Babbling Brooks
Mickey Wright passes away at the age of 85, several top players skip the WGC-Mexico, and Koepka and Kostis go off script
2/17/20
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Like fine wine…
It was a good week for seasoned golfers as Adam Scott and Inbee Park triumphed at firm, well-designed courses
2/14/20
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Rory Rollback-Ilroy
Kuchar lights up Riviera, Rory lights up the press tent, and the PGA Tour angles for more… #LiveUnderPar promos?
2/12/20
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City of Angels and Tiger and Brooks, oh my!
The Genesis Invitational consigns the L.A. Open to the dustbin of history, and the ladies play one last event before fleeing the coronavirus
2/10/20
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Min Woo shakin’ that…
The weather gods turn Sunday at Pebble into the Rainbow Road, and Min Woo Lee and Hee Young Park triumph in Australia
2/07/20
NEWSLETTER
Greatest GameCube ever played
Famed Mario Kart ace turns out to be good at golf, and various people have various predictable reactions to the distance report
2/05/20
NEWSLETTER
Insights for sore eyes
The governing bodies drop a distance report, men and women compete side-by-side in Australia, and the PGA Tour gears up for the Pebble Beach
2/03/20
NEWSLETTER
Waste Management Simpson, b. 2021
Webb Simpson wins the requisite WMPO playoff, Graeme McDowell ends his Euro Tour drought, and we premiere a new video on the Biarritz template
1/31/20
NEWSLETTER
Wyndham’s reward
We rejoice in a tournament with an actual identity, Wyndham Clark goes low, and the Saudi International continues to induce cringing
1/29/20
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Appearance fees and a TPC
Questions arise about the Premier Golf League’s funding, and the PGA and European tours hold very different kinds of desert events
1/27/20
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Leish’s way
On a sad day in the sports world, Aussies win in America and Europe, and golfers talk about what the late Kobe Bryant meant to them
1/24/20
NEWSLETTER
Around the world in angry Jays
Fans of long rough rejoice, a world tour proposal lights a fire under Jay Monahan, and Tiger and Rory start strong
1/22/20
NEWSLETTER
Turkey vultures, patches of turf, etc.
We preview strong events on the PGA and European tours and profile a public Seth Raynor design
1/20/20
NEWSLETTER
What can brown do for you?
Westy triumphs in Abu Dhabi, Andrew Landry stumble-struts to the finish at PGA West, and the LPGA Tour pars the day to death
1/17/20
NEWSLETTER
DeChambowned
Golf Channel ignores the two-gloved elephant in the room, the Tour does more PR for PR, and Brooks posterizes Bryson
1/15/20
NEWSLETTER
Beakers, Brooks, and Bryson
The big tours make big noise about pace of play, Brooks is back, and we preview two desert events
1/13/20
NEWSLETTER
Steele-ing his thunder
Cameron Smith edges Brendan Steele at a wet, windy Waialae, and the PGA Tour says adios to South Dallas
1/10/20
NEWSLETTER
Rest in peace, Pete
Pete Dye passes away at the age of 94 after an illustrious, game-changing career in golf course design
1/08/20
NEWSLETTER
Big little Waialaes
The PGA Tour goes from big (Kapalua) to little (Waialae), and Bryson has a freaking Twitch channel, folks
1/06/20
NEWSLETTER
Oh Mai Tai
A recap of the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions, the playoff finish, and some hot-mic shenanigans
1/03/20
NEWSLETTER
Centerline of attention
The PGA Tour is back! The centerline bunkers are as inoffensive as ever, and Joaquín Niemann is in the lead at the Sentry Tournament of Champions
1/01/20
NEWSLETTER
2020 vision
The PGA Tour starts 2020 at a refreshed Plantation Course, but the field is looking worse for the wear…
12/30/19
NEWSLETTER
Terminal pomposity
Bryson DeChambeau is our No. 1 content muse of the 2019 PGA Tour—who else could it have been?
12/27/19
NEWSLETTER
Bruce Almighty
Content muses of the 2019 PGA Tour, No. 2: Brooks Koepka vs. the world
12/23/19
NEWSLETTER
If you can’t take the cheat, get out of the kitchen
Content muses of the 2019 PGA Tour, No. 3: Patrick Reed finishes strong
12/20/19
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The Firethorny one
Content muses of the 2019 PGA Tour, No. 4: a dark year for Sergio García
12/18/19
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Live Under 10%
Content muses of the 2019 PGA Tour, No. 5: from stiffing caddies to grooming lies, the year in Matt Kuchar
12/16/19
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Battle Royal
Team USA stages a comeback, Royal Melbourne and Tiger impress, and “Captain Obnoxious” isn’t here to make friends
12/13/19
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Shovel it where the sun don’t shine
Team USA narrowly escapes disaster, Reed digs himself deeper, and ROYAL MELBOURNE FREAKING RULES YOU GUYS
12/11/19
NEWSLETTER
No time like the President
A preview of the 2019 Presidents Cup: Team Reed vs. the Internationals
12/09/19
NEWSLETTER
Say it wasn’t you
Honestly, not much happened; you might as well skip this one
12/06/19
NEWSLETTER
Reedioactive
PReed fires back-to-back 66s, Jordan is sad, and we start a list of must-see public golf architecture in America
12/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Bryson DeComaneci
Yet another festival of dubious merit in the Bahamas, a real tournament in Australia, and some encouraging CBS moves
12/02/19
NEWSLETTER
Pablo sin zapatos
Cyber Monday Jr. continues, Larrazábal limps to a win, JDay and DJ withdraw, and two women’s tours join forces
11/27/19
NEWSLETTER
A newsletter cornucopia
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our favorite online golf content from 2019 (so far)
11/25/19
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The final Sei
The Rahm fad continues, our #ToddWatch has ended, and Kim curls one in for the win
11/22/19
NEWSLETTER
Webb’s feat
Webb Simpson jumps out to the lead in Sea Island, Rory’s 3-wood overshadows MLV’s 63, and Sei Young Kim continues her hot streak
11/20/19
NEWSLETTER
That’s all, folks
The PGA, Euro, and LPGA Tours wrap up their seasons (sort of) with tournaments in Sea Island, Dubai, and Naples, Florida
11/18/19
NEWSLETTER
“Think about it, shouldn’t you guys buy ME a drink?”
The Mayakoba stretches to Monday, Tommy lad triumphs in South Africa, and Matty gets El Tucan karma in the form of a bar tab
11/15/19
NEWSLETTER
The One Where Louis Gets Kidney Stones
Oosty leads in South Africa (in spite of a subplot borrowed from mid-period Friends) and a Shark Shootout-themed flashback
11/13/19
NEWSLETTER
Returning to the scene of the crime
The PGA Tour is back in the land of El Tucan, the Euros take a long flight to South Africa, and Billy Mayfair runs afoul of the rules, unsurprisingly
11/11/19
NEWSLETTER
Make a wish
Hatton triumphs under the lights, Maggert walks off with the championship while McCarron lifts the cup, and Ho Sung Mania returns
11/08/19
NEWSLETTER
You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose…
Tiger and Ernie complete their Presidents Cup rosters, and action on the Euro, Champions, and LPGA Tours gets underway
11/06/19
NEWSLETTER
Prove to Dad I’m not a fool
On an off week for the PGA Tour, we have the Race to Dubai in Turkey, the LPGA in Japan, and the second stage of KFT Q-School in Texas
11/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Hot Toddy
Rory asserts his dominance in China, Todd rises from the ashes in Bermuda, and Nelly defends her title in Taiwan
11/01/19
NEWSLETTER
Bermuda, Bahama, Robert Oppenheim-a
Li takes the lead in his native land, Scheffler stays hot in Bermuda, and Hur matches Korda in Taiwan
10/30/19
NEWSLETTER
Strong Like Stella
The WGC “Meh” in China, the Opposite-Field “Huh?” in Bermuda, and something that’s actually important
10/28/19
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Hello Kitty
Tiger captures No. 82 in Japan, Hideki does his home country proud, and Ha Na Jang edges Danielle Kang
10/25/19
NEWSLETTER
Dampening the mood
Tiger gets everyone excited right before a typhoon arrives in Japan, and a pack of underdogs tops the leaderboard in Portugal
10/23/19
NEWSLETTER
Can Hideki win?
Can he?
10/21/19
NEWSLETTER
Kangster’s Paradise
JT wins another in Korea, Kang wins another in China, the Belgian Bomber returns, and the PGA Tour takes a news dump in the cup
10/18/19
NEWSLETTER
Mrs. 58
International players start well in Korea, Ryder Cup fans get hosed by the PGA of A, and a Senior LPGA player receives a Furyk of penalty strokes
10/16/19
NEWSLETTER
Nine bridges, one cup
The rich get richer at the CJ Cup, Will Knights gets fired up, and the Euros return to a site of past triumph
10/14/19
NEWSLETTER
Don’t mind Griff I do
Griffin wins in Houston, Bernd stays hot, and Kevin Na speaks out
10/11/19
NEWSLETTER
Logisticky situation
Intriguing storylines at Houston, Finnish excellence in Rome, and scheduling issues afflict both Team USA and the Eggquarters
10/09/19
NEWSLETTER
Bueller… Bueller…
The new schedule claims another victim, a stronger field heads to Rome, and the “Smiling Cinderella” visits the LPGA
10/07/19
NEWSLETTER
Just my type, oh Na Na Na Na
Na goes the lowest of the low in Vegas, Rahm defends his home-country Open title, and Knight shows valor
10/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Free Bio Kim
The pros hit the birdie jackpot in Vegas, a Norwegian with an intimidating name leads in Spain, and #FreeBioKim
10/02/19
NEWSLETTER
A bird in the hand is worth three on the bench
The Tour vivas in Las Vegas, Bio Kim gets cruel-and-unusualed, and non-conforming drivers continue not to be a story, nope, nothing to see here
9/30/19
NEWSLETTER
Mack’s Champ
Perez takes the Dunhill, Rory chooses an odd time to criticize course setup, and Champ gets an emotional win in Napa
9/27/19
NEWSLETTER
Ahhhhh I don’t know, Jim
Romo takes up residence in Porath’s keister, the pros administer a beating to the Old Course, and M. J. Hur races to the lead at the Brickyard
9/25/19
NEWSLETTER
Champagne #Gainz
The PGA Tour goes to wine-land, the Euro Tour goes to the linksland, and Keith Pelley goes to brand-land, where things are pretty vapid
9/23/19
NEWSLETTER
You know I’m all about that bass
Triumph for Bassy, redemption for Willett, and dominance by Nelly
9/20/19
NEWSLETTER
Chicken Hoge
Hoge takes a big bite of Sanderson chicken, (where’s) Wallace leads at Wentworth, and the Mid-Am Championships wrap up
9/18/19
NEWSLETTER
Spring chickens
The youth movement descends on Mississippi, the global stars congregate at Wentworth, and Bubba is STRESSED OUT, you guys
9/16/19
NEWSLETTER
Sol sisters
A sensational finish at the Solheim Cup, a 20-year-old winner on the PGA Tour, and a bright spot for Sergio’s no-good-very-bad 2019
9/13/19
NEWSLETTER
New kids on the block
Rookies dominate at The Greenbrier, trash talk flourishes at the Solheim Cup, and the PGA Tour gets the POY it so obviously craved
9/11/19
NEWSLETTER
It’s a tribute, Clark, it’s a tribute
The 2019-20 PGA Tour season opens at The Greenbrier, and the Americans face the Europeans in the Solheim Cup in Scotland
9/09/19
NEWSLETTER
Football, schmootball
Team USA retains the Walker Cup at Royal Liverpool, and Paul Casey notches a non-Valspar victory
9/06/19
NEWSLETTER
Stanley, World, Ryder…
The Walker Cup kicks off tomorrow, and while you might not be able to watch it, we’ll still preview it for you
9/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Lending a helping Hanse
It’s a slow week in tournament golf, but we’ve got some fun news out of D.C. and a strong field in Hamburg
9/03/19
NEWSLETTER
812s and heartbreaks
The KFT Championship delivers drama, Söderberg pips McIlroy in Switzerland, and Green edges Noh in Portland
8/30/19
NEWSLETTER
Let’s get ready to crumble
Victoria National awaits the KFT, the Euros and the ladies go low, and the Senior Amateurs wrap up
8/28/19
NEWSLETTER
Fazio’s revenge
With the PGA Tour on break, the Korn Ferry grinders enter the terrordome and the Euros sojourn in the Swiss Alps
8/26/19
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Straight cash, homie
FedEx makes it rain on Rory, golfers play for real stakes in Boise, and Jin Young Ko is good at golf
8/23/19
NEWSLETTER
I like big Brooks and I cannot lie
Xander closes the gap, Brooks does the same (and some other stuff), and leaderboards get crowded on the KFT and the LPGA
8/21/19
NEWSLETTER
Head start your engines
The Tour Championship has a controversial new format, the KFT floats down the Boise River, and the ladies and Euros venture north
8/19/19
NEWSLETTER
Amateur status symbol
Ogletree triumphs at Pinehurst, JT shoots the lowest of many low scores at Medinah, and Scheffler is king of the KFT hill
8/16/19
NEWSLETTER
Golf’s ultimate reward driving machine
A birdie-fest at Medinah, a Cinderella-fest at Pinehurst, and another H-to-the-Izzo sighting
8/14/19
NEWSLETTER
Beemers and bum backs
As the dog days draw to a close, we preview the BMW Championship, check in on Tiger and Bryson, and talk some U.S. Am medal play
8/12/19
NEWSLETTER
Slow science
Teams Reed and Ruffels triumph, the Physicist combusts, and the KFT regular season wraps up
8/09/19
NEWSLETTER
A real boondoggle of a newsletter
Troy Merritt seizes the lead at the Northern Trust, KFT players battle for cards, and Will Knights loses his mind
8/07/19
NEWSLETTER
I just hope we can win a game!
Playoffs begin, KFT regular season ends, and the USGA throws a bone to all future Viktor Hovlands
8/05/19
NEWSLETTER
Alpha mail
The Postman rings up a Wyndham, the Smiling Cinderella charms the golfing world, and a certain ZB earns his way back to the PGA Tour
8/02/19
NEWSLETTER
You are the Wynd beneath my wings
Im and An get after those rewards points while Buhai takes the lead at Woburn and ThunderBear makes the skies less friendly
7/31/19
NEWSLETTER
Gone with the Wyndham
Previews of the Wyndham Championship, the Women's British Open, and the Ellie Mae Classic
7/29/19
NEWSLETTER
Cal Bearacuda
Brooks stuffs Rory in a locker, Morikawa gets his first, and Jin Young Ko gets her second