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10/20/24
2024 Club TFE Fall Member-Guest at Old Barnwell & Aiken Golf Club
Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Fall-Member Guest
10/17/24
2024 Fried Egg Golf Event at Brambles
Details regarding our 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Brambles
10/14/24
The Scraper at Prairie Dunes
Details regarding the 2024 Scraper at Prairie Dunes
9/30/24
The Secret Sauce at Kingsley Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Kingsley Club
9/23/24
The Backyahd at Essex County Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Essex County Club
9/15/24
2024 Club TFE Trip to Lawsonia Links, The Lido, and Sedge Valley
Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE trip through Wisconsin
9/14/24
The Steamshovel at Lawsonia Links
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lawsonia Links
9/09/24
The Maize at Wakonda Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Wakonda Club
9/09/24
2024 Club TFE Iowa Road Trip
Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Iowa Road Trip at Wakonda Club, The Harvester Club, Cedar Rapids Country Club, and Davenport Country Club
8/12/24
The Emmet at St. George’s Golf & Country Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at St. George's Golf & Country Club
7/30/24
Club TFE Event at Oakland Hills
Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE event at Oakland Hills
7/27/24
The Sound at Chambers Bay
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Chambers Bay
7/11/24
Club TFE Event at Colorado Golf Club
Details regarding our Club TFE event at Colorado Golf Club
7/01/24
The Outlaw at The Country Club of Troy
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at The Country Club of Troy
6/17/24
The Blockbuster at Hollywood Golf Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Hollywood Golf Club
6/03/24
The Banker at Dornick Hills Country Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Dornick Hills Country Club
4/29/24
The Rock Hammer at Lookout Mountain Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lookout Mountain Club
4/17/24
Tour Guide: Non-Nelly Storylines at the Chevron
There's more to the Chevron than Nelly Korda, although it doesn't feel like it
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)
4/16/24
ARCHITECTURE
What I Learned From My Lottery Round at Augusta National
Getting to play Augusta National is a dream for many, but a reality for just a few
4/16/24
ARCHITECTURE
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 RBC Heritage
The Tour visits Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, a signature event
4/15/24
ARCHITECTURE
Scottie Scheffler Is Who We Thought He Was
The 2024 Masters ended as many expected, with Scottie Scheffler on top
4/15/24
ARCHITECTURE
Welcome to the Ludvig Åberg Show
Ludvig Åberg announced his presence at the 2024 Masters
4/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Extreme Lengths
Augusta National provided an incredible test at the 2024 Masters, but it also highlighted an approaching tipping point
4/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Does Sunday at the Masters
A running blog and comment section for the final round of the 2024 Masters
4/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 Masters Odds and Ends
Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, and Augusta National thoughts after the 2024 Masters
4/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Does Saturday at the Masters
A running blog and comment section for the third round of the Masters
4/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Recapping the Third Round of the 2024 Masters
Scottie Scheffler holds the 54-hole lead at Augusta National as he looks for his second Masters title
4/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Does Friday at the Masters
A running blog and comment section for the second day of the 2024 Masters
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
4/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Recapping the Second Round of the 2024 Masters
Bryson DeChambeau steadies himself, Max Homa stays strong, and other notes from the second round of the 2024 Masters
4/11/24
NEWSLETTER
My Kid’s First Communion Is on Masters Sunday
A whole new meaning to Amen Corner
4/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Does Thursday at the Masters
A running blog and comment section for Thursday at the Masters
4/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Recapping the First Round of the 2024 Masters
Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler top the storylines during the first round of the 2024 Masters
4/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Illuminating Shot From Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler's skill is on full display at Augusta National during the 2024 Masters
4/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Greatest Play-Caller in Golf
Scottie Scheffler is dominating golf thanks to planning as much as execution
4/10/24
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
4/10/24
ARCHITECTURE
As Augusta’s Muni, The Patch Has Plenty of Potential
Notes from a visit to The Patch, Augusta's soon-to-be-renovated municipal course
4/10/24
ARCHITECTURE
What’s In a Par-3 Contest Tee Sheet
Musings from the visual of the Masters Par-3 Contest tee sheet
4/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Takeaways From Fred Ridley’s Masters Press Conference
What we learned from Fred Ridley's wide-ranging Masters press conference
4/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ranking the Chasers for the 2024 Masters
Back-nine charges are part of what make the Masters great, but not every favorite is a scary chaser on Masters Sunday
4/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Our Favorite Tee Times at the 2024 Masters
Rory/Scottie/Xander and all of the other groups we'll be watching closely at the 2024 Masters
4/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2024 Masters
The best bets for the 2024 Masters at Augusta National, including a Phil Mickelson pick
4/08/24
ARCHITECTURE
County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)
The Club TFE review and rating of County Louth Golf Club (Baltray)
4/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Things About the 2024 Masters with Trevor Immelman
CBS analyst and Masters champion Trevor Immelman joined Andy to break down the week ahead at Augusta National
4/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Masters and Its Patrons
At a time when golf fans rarely feel prioritized, the Masters continues to put them first
4/07/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 Club TFE Masters Pool
Enter for free for your chance to win Fried Egg Golf pro shop credit
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
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Post-ANWA Chat
On-the-ground observations from the 2024 Augusta National Women's Amateur
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s 2024 Masters Favorites and Picks
Paulie scouts 2024 Masters favorites and breaks down what it takes to succeed at Augusta National
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four 2024 Masters Longshots to Watch at Augusta National
Paulie takes a look at four 2024 Masters longshots to keep your betting eye on at the 2024 Masters
4/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
No Zones: The Worst Places to Miss at Augusta National
The spots at Augusta National that often lead to bogeys or worse
4/06/24
ARCHITECTURE
Geoff Ogilvy’s Notes on Augusta National
A cheat sheet from Geoff Ogilvy on every hole at the Masters venue
4/06/24
ARCHITECTURE
Is Augusta National Turning Over a New Leaf?
The widening of No. 11 and the addition of short grass are the most promising changes at the Masters venue in years
4/05/24
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Time to Talk Pressure
Your comment section for the first weekend of April
4/03/24
ARCHITECTURE
Tour Guide: Sprayers Need Not Apply
Joseph makes the case for the Valero Texas Open, a dream event for Corey Conners
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
4/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Valero Texas Open
The Valero is very much a horses for courses situation, as Paulie demonstrates
4/01/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A Tier List of Current Golf Architects
Plus: A sandy vein through Central Florida
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
3/30/24
NEWSLETTER
A Northern Ireland Trip Eclectic 18
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #6
3/29/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Community “Spots”
Your comment section for the final weekend of March
3/29/24
NEWSLETTER
Chris DiMarco’s Very Bad Day
Professional sports will always be about money, but that doesn't absolve greed
3/29/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bryson DeChambeau Accidentally Films a Pro-Rollback Video
Bryson DeChambeau set out to film an anti-rollback YouTube video. He did the opposite.
3/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Course Profile: Sand Hollow (Links)
The Club TFE review and rating of the Links Course at Sand Hollow
3/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Memorial Park Changes
Changes to the 17th hole at Memorial Park might make for plenty of backboarding
3/27/24
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
3/27/24
NEWSLETTER
What to Do in Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast, Golf and Non-Golf Edition
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #5
3/26/24
NEWSLETTER
March Virtual Hangout
Meg, Brendan, and Will discuss ANWA and Masters and answer some member questions
3/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Houston Open
3/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Social Media Manager: Job Description
Fried Egg Golf is looking to hire a Social Media Manager. Read the job description and apply!
3/25/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Surprising Parallels Between Golf Courses and Skateboarding Spots
Plus: An evocative Talking Stick aerial and some cool Portstewart photos
3/25/24
ARCHITECTURE
Not So “Wee” Courses
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #4
3/24/24
ARCHITECTURE
Favorite Holes, the Best Nines, and More Northern Ireland Superlatives
Andy lists his Northern Ireland favorites and welcome surprises, on and off the course
3/23/24
ARCHITECTURE
The King Tide at Charleston Municipal
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Charleston Muncipal Golf Course
3/22/24
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Call for March Virtual Hangout Questions
Your comment section for the forth weekend in March
3/21/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Talking Stick (O’odham Course)
The Club TFE review and rating of the O'odham Course at Talking Stick Resort
3/20/24
ARCHITECTURE
Reflections
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #3
3/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Teeth of the Snake
A look at the ins and outs of Innisbrook, and a flashback to when -18 was cause for alarm
3/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Does Jon Rahm Miss the PGA Tour?
Rahm certainly seems to be keeping tabs on the Tour from afar
3/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Debating Royal Portrush vs. Royal County Down and More
Part of the Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland crew goes back and forth on some key trip takeaways
3/19/24
NEWSLETTER
2024 Club TFE March Madness Bracket Challenge
Join for free before tip off on Thursday!
3/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland Podcasts
Our team recorded podcasts throughout their trip to document the courses, people, and Guinness they experienced along the way
3/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Valspar Championship
The Tour heads to a different kind of Florida course, and Paulie has eyes on some top-20 value
3/18/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A Walk Around Bandon Shorty’s
Plus: Two George Thomas classics look to turn back the clock
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.5
The rules of golf took a big hit over the last week
3/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: The One Where We Talk About the Rules
Your comment section for the third weekend of March
3/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Welcome to Castlerock
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland rolls on with Andy's delighted thoughts on a lesser-known course
3/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Three Takeaways from Thursday at the Players Championship
Breaking down the key takeaways from a softer TPC Sawgrass
3/15/24
NEWSLETTER
The Holywood Hill
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #2
3/13/24
NEWSLETTER
A State of the Players Championship Roundtable
Discussing a question more complex than it sounds: does the Players still matter?
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jay Monahan Speaks but Doesn’t Say Much
Jay Monahan's annual state of the game presser didn't offer specifics
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eggsplorations: Blown Away by Royal Portrush
Site of the 2025 Open, Royal Portrush makes quite a first impression
3/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Entering Golf’s Stadium
Breaking down what makes TPC Sawgrass such a great Tour test
3/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Players Championship
Paulie looks for value at TPC Sawgrass
3/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A Land of Sandstone and Lava
Plus: Brandon Johnson, longtime Arnold Palmer associate, founds his own firm
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?
3/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
Within Reach: Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Eggsplorations: Northern Ireland, Journal #1
3/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
The Karl at Lake Merced Golf Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lake Merced Golf Club
3/09/24
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Northern Ireland
Your comment section for the second weekend of March
3/08/24
ARCHITECTURE
Eggsplorations: First Impressions of Royal County Down
The Eggsplorations crew offers their initial thoughts after a day at one of the best courses in the world.
3/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Notes From the Ground at Bay Hill
Emptying the notebook after three days at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
3/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
The Club TFE review and rating of The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
3/06/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Under One Umbrella
What it takes to win at Bay Hill and a 1994 moment that would break Twitter today
3/06/24
NEWSLETTER
Golf Fans Always Lose
Fans remain the one voice without a seat at the table
3/06/24
ARCHITECTURE
Can Rory Pass the A.P. Test?
Bay Hill is a prime chance for the PGA Tour's biggest star to shine.
3/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Aiming to get back on the wagon, Paulie takes a look at three plays for Bay Hill.
3/04/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Fire Threatens a New DMK Course in Nebraska
Plus: Who will be the next Raynor?
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.
3/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: It’s Time to Talk About Anthony Kim
Your comment section for the first weekend of March
3/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.4
Patty Tavatanakit rockets up and Talor Gooch is the gift that keeps on giving
2/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Wet and Wild in West Palm
The high variance of PGA National and a look back at a Jack Nicklaus charge
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.
2/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Cognizant Classic
Paulie enters the Bear Trap looking to keep the profit streak going, and there's a non-player prop this week.
2/26/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: The Park
The Club TFE review and rating of The Park
2/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Beauty in the Grind
How the hardest rounds can be the most rewarding.
2/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
February Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Andy, Garrett, Will, and Jay debate whether they are better putters than Scottie Scheffler
2/23/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Extreme Land for Golf
Your comment section for the final weekend of February
2/23/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Event at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Event at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
2/22/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Marquette Golf Club (Greywalls)
The Club TFE review and rating of the Greywalls Course at Marquette Golf Club
2/21/24
ARCHITECTURE
Tour Guide: The Pirate Goes to Mexico
A quick look at the Mexico Open venue, breaking down how Spieth and Greller work, and a fun fact about Frank Nobilo.
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
2/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Mexico Open
Another week, another profit for Paulie at Riviera. Can we keep things rolling in Mexico?
2/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 Club TFE Member-Guest Details
Details surrounding the 2024 Club TFE Member-Guest on Long Island
2/19/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Evolution of the Pros’ Strategy at Riviera
Plus: A Woking template in Scottsdale
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.
2/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
I’m a Business, Man
Identifying with Patrick Cantlay and his process
2/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Caddie Protocol
Your comment section for the third weekend of February
2/16/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Riviera Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Riviera Country Club
2/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.3
Riviera is really good, so is Nick Taylor, and Tiger invented cashmere hoodies!
2/16/24
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.
2/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: On the Ground at Riviera
Tour Guide explores Riviera's good first impressions and the folly of the Wednesday pro-am.
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.
2/14/24
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.
2/13/24
NEWSLETTER
One Thing About Every Hole at Riviera Country Club
Your February 2024 Club TFE member video
2/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Genesis Invitational
Three plays for the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, one of the best tests on the PGA Tour.
2/12/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Congressional Country Club (Blue Course)
The Club TFE review and rating of the Blue Course at Congressional Country Club
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.2
Everyone's favorite golf ranking returns to pump up Lydia Ko and defend Post Malone
2/09/24
NEWSLETTER
What’s Good (Good)
Taking a look at what worked about the inaugural Good Good Desert Open
2/08/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club – Match Course at Old Trail
The Club TFE review and rating of the Match Course at Old Trail
2/08/24
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Stadium Finish
Your comment section for the second weekend of February
2/07/24
ARCHITECTURE
Tour Guide: Drunk in Phoenix
Tour Guide looks at the actual golf going on in Phoenix, and remembers an underrated stud who dominated there
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?
2/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Updates on Fried Egg Golf and Club TFE Events
News on the remainder of Fried Egg Golf and Club TFE events, including the 2024 Club TFE Member Guest
2/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Some bets for the biggest party on the PGA Tour, sandwiched between Signatures in 2024
2/05/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Dave Zinkand Tries Reversible Golf
Plus: The courage to say no to PrecisionAire
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
Weekend Chat: So You’re Given $3 Billion…
Your comment section for the first weekend of February
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
January Club TFE Virtual Hangout
January's Virtual Hangout talked Club TFE events, the SSG investment with PGA Tour Enterprises, and much more
1/31/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: The Tiny Pebble Test and ‘Crosby Weather’ Horrors
Let's review strategy for Pebble's tiny targets and the only time the Pro-Am was outright canceled
1/31/24
NEWSLETTER
A New-Look Pebble Beach Pro-Am
The 2024 Pebble Beach Pro-Am made some upgrades to previous versions
1/30/24
NEWSLETTER
Parker Anderson on Shaping Sedge Valley
Your January 2024 member video
1/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
Pebble's debut as a Signature event yields some high-profile options for Paulie
1/29/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Royal Liverpool’s “Little Eye” Reenters Dr. Ebert’s Operating Room
Plus: Did Cabot Citrus Farms open for preview play too early?
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
Weekend Chat: Is a Global Tour Possible?
Your comment section for the final weekend of January
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
1/25/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Diamond Springs Golf Course
The Club TFE review and rating of Diamond Springs Golf Course
1/24/24
ARCHITECTURE
Tour Guide: What, If Anything, Is Interesting About Torrey Pines?
A new Club TFE feature starts with what Torrey actually tests and that time Phil was called a cheater at the Farmers
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
1/23/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Farmers Insurance Open
Paulie is on a heater as the PGA Tour treks over to the California coast
1/22/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: An Upcoming Seminole Project
Plus: An Urbina plan for Olympic and a soundtracked golf course
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.
1/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: The Future of Pro-Ams
Your comment section for the third weekend of January
1/18/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: The Lido
The Club TFE review and rating of The Lido at Sand Valley
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
1/16/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: New Course Openings in 2024
Plus: Golf Digest redefines the words “public” and “new”
1/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 American Express
Paulie looks for some options at the annual birdie fest in Palm Springs
1/15/24
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
1/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Favorite Redans
Your comment section for the second weekend in January
1/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Event at The Park
Details regarding the 2024 Club TFE Event at The Park
1/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Bandon Trails
The Club TFE review and rating of Coore & Crenshaw's Bandon Trails
1/10/24
ARCHITECTURE
Don’t Forget – Sony Open Fantasy Picks
A one-time reminder to get your picks in for our Club TFE fantasy leagues
1/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Seat’s Taken
PGA Tour structural issues have been exposed at the Sony Open
1/09/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: The Beverly Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of The Beverly Country Club
1/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii
The first full field event of the year is a unique setup on the PGA Tour schedule and Paulie is here to guide us
1/08/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Tournament Venues to Watch in 2024
Plus: tidbits on Coore & Crenshaw, Doak, and OCM
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
1/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2024.1
Everyone's favorite weekly golf ranking is back for another year
1/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Looking Ahead to 2024
Your comment section for the first week of January
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
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Industry Stories to Watch in 2024
Plus: five courses Andy wants to play this year
1/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Twenty-Four Predictions for 2024
We put our heads together to make some predictions for the 2024 golf season
1/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Sentry at Kapalua
The PGA Tour is back and so is Paulie with some options for Kapalua
12/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Favorite Rounds of 2023
Your comment section for the final weekend of 2023
12/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Golf Gifts
Your comment section for the third weekend of December
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
12/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.12 Weeks of WOWgr
A special mega edition of Will's Official Weekly Golf Ranking
12/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Old Barnwell
The Club TFE review and rating of Old Barnwell
12/20/23
NEWSLETTER
Stamp of Approval
PGA Tour Q-School makes a successful return to the schedule
12/20/23
NEWSLETTER
Time for Some Club TFE Fantasy Golf
Join for free to see which Club TFE members can take down the Fried Egg Golf team
12/18/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A Short Course Renaissance?
Plus: our favorite golf course photos that we took this year
12/15/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: How Cold Is Too Cold?
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of December
12/15/23
NEWSLETTER
Andy’s Holiday Wishlist for Men’s Professional Golf
Some things for the sport to focus on this holiday season
12/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Gamble Sands (Sands Course)
The Club TFE review and rating of the Sands Course at Gamble Sands
12/13/23
NEWSLETTER
The Mule Log
A group of players demand more insight from the PGA Tour Policy Board
12/12/23
NEWSLETTER
December Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Your December 2023 Club TFE Virtual Hangout
12/11/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Redan Bunker Is Back
Plus: Is Coul Links actually going to happen?
12/11/23
NEWSLETTER
Negotiating the Future
The PGA Tour's future may be decided in negotiations over the next couple weeks
12/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Qualifying Crapshoot
The purpose of LIV Golf's qualifying event wasn't to identify the best players
12/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Why Does Professional Golf Matter?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of December
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
12/07/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: St. George’s Golf & Country Club (NY)
The Club TFE rating and review of St. George's Golf and Country Club
12/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Second Wave of Fried Egg Golf Events
An overview of the second wave of 2024 Fried Egg Golf Events
12/05/23
ARCHITECTURE
December Virtual Hangout – Call for Questions
Submit a question for the team and then join us at 6:00 p.m. ET on December 12
12/04/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Will a 5% Rollback Change Golf Architecture?
Plus: the importance of lifelong creative conviction
12/04/23
NEWSLETTER
Frequently Asked Rollback Questions
Everything you may be wondering about the anticipated rollback announcement
12/01/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: The Playability Conundrum
Your comment section for the first weekend of December
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
11/30/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Pacific Grove Golf Links
The Club TFE review and rating of Pacific Grove Golf Links
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
Angela Moser’s Favorite Things About Pinehurst No. 10
Your November 2023 Member Video
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
11/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Ballyneal Golf Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Ballyneal Golf Club
11/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Great Aiken Debate
Plus: another downside of pricey golf course renovations
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
11/17/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Thanksgiving Dinner
Your comment section for the third weekend of November
11/15/23
NEWSLETTER
The Netflix Cup: Everything for No One
What worked, what didn't, and what was absurd about the Netflix Cup
11/15/23
NEWSLETTER
November Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Andy, Garrett, Meg, and Will in our November Club TFE Virtual Hangout
11/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 RSM Classic
A bigger field brings a few more options and some variety for the PGA Tour's 2023 finale
11/13/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: In Praise of Teeing It Wherever You Like
Plus: a public Walter Travis revival and a Town & Country project
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
11/10/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Yolk with Doak Returns
Your comment section for the second weekend of November
11/09/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Meadowbrook Country Club (MI)
The Club TFE review and rating of Meadowbrook Country Club
11/08/23
ARCHITECTURE
Call for November Virtual Hangout Questions
Submit a question for the team and then join us at 3:00 p.m. ET on November 15
11/08/23
NEWSLETTER
Ted Williams, David Ortiz…Rory McIlroy?
Notable comments from Rory McIlroy's public appearance at Fenway Park
11/07/23
NEWSLETTER
A Club TFE Day Out at Meadow Club
The first of many annual Club TFE Member-Guest events had us feeling grateful at the end of the Club's first year
11/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
You might be sick if you bet on the Butterfield, but Paulie is here to help with your illness
11/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Why We Like Long-Term Restorations
Plus: Broomsedge finds capital and Paxon Hollow makes space for a practice facility
11/06/23
NEWSLETTER
Playing With Purpose
Erik van Rooyen completes an emotional win in Mexico
11/03/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Contrarian Beliefs
Your comment section for the first weekend of November
11/02/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Pinehurst No. 2
The Club TFE review and rating of Pinehurst No. 2
11/01/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch For at the World Wide Technology Championship
Tiger Woods’s approach to golf course design
11/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 World Wide Technology Championship
Paulie looks for some traits that might succeed at the new Tiger-designed venue for this fall Mexico stop
10/30/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A Tour of Gamble Sands No. 2
A trip to Washington’s high desert with David McLay Kidd
10/27/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Much Ado About Rankings
Your Club TFE comment section for the last weekend of October
10/27/23
ARCHITECTURE
Ranking Row
Making sense of the brouhaha over Golf's latest ranking of the world's greatest courses
10/26/23
ARCHITECTURE
What Are Some of the Best Fairways in Golf?
Your October 2023 Club TFE member video
10/24/23
ARCHITECTURE
2024 Club TFE and Fried Egg Events Registration Details
Dates, times, and details on how to register for 2024 Club TFE and Fried Egg Events
10/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Three New Tom Doak Courses
Plus: King-Collins and MacKenzie outside of Aiken and the notion of a six-hole course
10/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
2024 Fried Egg Golf Events Schedule
Fried Egg Golf readies for its 2024 events schedule
10/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Short Par 4s and Long Par 3s
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of October
10/19/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: The Sandbox
The Club TFE review and rating of The Sandbox at Sand Valley Golf Resort
10/18/23
ARCHITECTURE
The 2023 SuperlaLIVs
Putting a bow on the 2023 LIV Golf season with some "awards"
10/17/23
ARCHITECTURE
October Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Andy, Brendan, Will, and Cameron discuss why you should never use metal clothing hangers. And other things.
10/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Zozo Championship
Need some DFS options for the PGA Tour's only event in Japan? Paulie's got you
10/16/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Mini-Muni Model
Plus: The latest on municipal-golf renovations in Nashville, Portland, and Chaska
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
10/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Colorado Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Colorado Golf Club
10/13/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Let’s Talk World-Ranking Points
Your comment section for the second weekend in October
10/11/23
NEWSLETTER
No Points for You
The OWGR denies LIV Golf world ranking points
10/10/23
NEWSLETTER
A Sneak Peek at the 2024 Fried Egg Golf Event Schedule
An early, far-from-final, look at the 2024 events calendar for Club TFE eyes only
10/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Shriners Children’s Open
The annual stop in Vegas is a red-number light district with birdies coming in bunches
10/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
North Berwick with James Duncan
A detailed look at the Scottish links with an experienced architect
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
Weekend Chat: October Hangout Questions?
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of October
10/06/23
NEWSLETTER
The “Gimmick” Swing
A plea for the PGA Tour to get weird with the fall season
10/05/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Wine Valley Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Wine Valley Golf Club
10/04/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch For at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
LIV boys return
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
10/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship
The Sanderson may be ripe for Bermuda Burns to go back-to-back
10/02/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Looking Ahead to Future Ryder Cups
Plus: Some research on the current golf-development surge
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
Weekend Chat: Favorite Match-Play Holes
Your Club TFE comment section for the final weekend of September
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
September Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Andy, Garrett, Meg, and Will talk Spanish Bay, the idea of guilty pleasure golf, and more
9/28/23
NEWSLETTER
2023 Ryder Cup Preview
Team USA heads to Italy looking for its first Ryder Cup victory in Europe since 1993
9/27/23
NEWSLETTER
What to Watch For at the Ryder Cup
Course management at Marco Simone
9/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Brief History of USA Ryder Cup Failure in Europe
The American team in Rome can end a three-decade drought full of recriminations, finger-pointing, and failure
9/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Year of the Weird Putter Comes to the Ryder Cup
Quirky putters will feature prominently at golf’s most pressurized event. What does that say about the changing attitudes on unconventional flatsticks?
9/25/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: How Do We Evaluate a Ryder Cup Venue?
Plus: What is Tom Mackenzie going to do to Royal Birkdale?
9/25/23
NEWSLETTER
Retain in Spain
Europe holds off the United States to retain the Solheim Cup
9/22/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Most Beautiful Landscape You’ve Played Golf In?
Your Club TFE comment section for the fourth weekend of September
9/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Wild Horse Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Wild Horse Golf Club
9/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch For at the Solheim Cup
Charley Effing Hull
9/20/23
NEWSLETTER
2023 Solheim Cup Preview
Storylines to watch ahead of the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain
9/18/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Is the Pebble Beach Company Changing Course?
Plus: a Q&A with Dunlop White of Old Town Club
9/17/23
ARCHITECTURE
2023 Club TFE Maiden Member-Guest
Details for our inaugural Club TFE Member-Guest event happening on October 30
9/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.37
It's Ludvig Aberg's world and we're just living in it
9/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: One Golf Architect for the Rest of Your Life
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of September
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
9/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Kirtland Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Kirtland Country Club
9/13/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch For at the Fortinet Championship
Brendon Todd and why players should want to be in Napa this week
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
9/12/23
NEWSLETTER
September Club TFE Virtual Hangout – Call for Questions
Our September hangout will be held on Wednesday, September 20. What questions do you have for the team?
9/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Fortinet Championship
The PGA Tour is back! And so is our man Paulie with some Napa insights
9/11/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Thad Layton Steps Out of the King’s Shadow
Plus: the latest Florida boom and the virtues of simple strategic design
9/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The U.S. Ryder Cup Team Scouts Simone
Nine of the 12 members of Team USA made a visit to Marco Simone last weekend
9/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Better Ryder Cup Venues?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of September
9/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.36
We do not need fancy bedding
9/07/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Old Town Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Old Town Club
9/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Eventful Days: 2023 Gold Jacket at Brookside CC
Lasting impressions from Canton, Ohio
9/06/23
NEWSLETTER
Hey Baby Let the Free Birds Fly
Assessing the current state of the Irish Open
9/05/23
NEWSLETTER
One Thing About Every Hole at The Lido
Your August 2023 Club TFE member video
9/04/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A Place for Nostalgic Golf
Plus: Shoreacres vs. Chicago Golf and an alternate perspective on the green-speed issue
9/04/23
NEWSLETTER
The Undefeated Old
St. Andrews and the 2023 Walker Cup
9/01/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Fallaway Greens
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of September
9/01/23
ARCHITECTURE
2023 Gold Jacket at Brookside CC
A few photos from the 2023 Gold Jacket at Brookside CC, a Fried Egg Golf event in Canton, Ohio
8/31/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: St. Louis Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of St. Louis Country Club
8/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Time Is a Flat Circle
Justin Thomas picked, the boys club is back, and other Ryder Cup thoughts
8/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What to Watch For at the Walker Cup
A stacked U.S. team at the Old Course
8/28/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: For Whom Should We Renovate?
Plus: Hanse's work at Country, more lengthening at Inverness, and more width at Soule Park
8/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.34
It's a bad time to be a washing machine
8/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Establishing a Design Style 101
Your Club TFE comment section for the final weekend of August
8/24/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Waverley Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Waverley Country Club
8/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch For at the Tour Championship
The faults of the Ryder Cup points system
8/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Positive Outcome Presser
Jay Monahan speaks ahead of the Tour Championship at East Lake
8/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
August Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Brendan, Garrett, Will, and Matt gather for this month's virtual hangout
8/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eventful Days: 2023 Junction at Commonground
Lasting impressions from our first event in the state of Colorado
8/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Restoring Pete Dye
Plus: Hazeltine's opportunity, Ron Kirby's passing, and Waverley's week in the spotlight
8/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Viktor Hovland, 61, No Asterisk Necessary
Analyzing the rise of the 2023 BMW champion
8/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
More Than a Co-Host, Colorado Golf Club Shined During the U.S. Amateur
Weighing the costs and benefits of using the same venues for golf's biggest events
8/18/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: August Hangout Questions?
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of August
8/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.33
Apparently Lucas Glover is good now?
8/17/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Dairy Creek Golf Course
The Club TFE review and rating of Dairy Creek Golf Course
8/16/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch for at the BMW Championship
The mismatch between driving distance and fairway width at Olympia Fields
8/16/23
ARCHITECTURE
Distance Debate on Display at the U.S. Amateur
New tee boxes, long rough, and contrasting venues in Colorado
8/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
BMW Championship Bubble Boys
What is on the line this week at Olympia Fields
8/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 BMW Championship
The BMW Championship is back in Chicago, where you'll need to find some longish shots in a small field
8/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Risk and Reward at Sedge Valley
A preview of what's to come at Tom Doak's new design at Sand Valley Golf Resort
8/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Should the Open Add an Inland Course?
Plus: Doak at Cabot Highlands, Love at Hazeltine, and three muni projects
8/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Lil Goes a Long Way
A dominant performance earns Lilia Vu her second major title of the year
8/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Winning in Memphis
The PGA Tour playoff system deserves better than TPC Southwind
8/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Bunched or Spread Out?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of August
8/09/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Sand Valley
The Club TFE review and rating of Coore & Crenshaw's Sand Valley
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
8/08/23
NEWSLETTER
When to Regulate the Tools of the Trade
Two wins on two different tours this week push the equipment vs. skill debate front and center
8/08/23
NEWSLETTER
What to Watch For at the FedEx St. Jude Championship
Hideki Matsuyama’s struggle to stay in the playoff picture
8/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship
It's a whole new postseason on the PGA Tour with the stakes raised right from the start
8/07/23
ARCHITECTURE
On the Skillet: No. 7 at Bonneville Golf Course in Salt Lake City
Taking a closer look at a par-4 with OB looming the entire way
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
8/04/23
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Bringing Non-Golfers to Golf Courses
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of August
8/03/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Myopia Hunt Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Myopia Hunt Club
8/02/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Watch For at the Wyndham Championship
Sedgefield Country Club’s unique test off the tee
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
8/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Wyndham Championship
An "old" Donald Ross provides the last examination of the regular season
8/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Photo Tour: The Glen Golf Park
A renovated municipal nine in Madtown
7/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
July Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Andy, Brendan, Meg and Will answer your questions
7/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Céline Di-oes It at Evian
A Frenchwoman makes history at the Evian Championship
7/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Cutting Off a Nose to Spite Your Driver Face
Assessing the PGA Tour's short sided response to the rollback proposal
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.30
If you like to yell at people online, it was a good week for you
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Is JT Going to Rome?
Your Club TFE comment section for the final weekend of July
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Memo Szn
What Jay Monahan had to say in his memo to PGA Tour players
7/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
FedEx Cupdates
Who to follow over the final two weeks of the PGA Tour regular season
7/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Curious Ryder Cup Case of Justin Thomas
A look at whether or not Justin Thomas should be on the 2023 American Ryder Cup team
7/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What to Watch For at the 3M Open
Justin Thomas on the edge
7/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 3M Open
Looking for some DFS options at TPC Twin Cities? Paulie's got you
7/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Routing Ballyneal with Tom Doak
Your July 2023 Club TFE member video
7/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is the Evian Drying Up?
The LPGA Tour's fifth major isn't holding up its end of the bargain
7/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Emptying the Notebook on the 2023 Open Championship
Lasting thoughts from an eventful weekend at Royal Liverpool
7/24/23
ARCHITECTURE
What to Know About Sand Scrapes
The Open rota’s hottest new design trend is… exposing sand! (And it’s not always great.)
7/24/23
ARCHITECTURE
July Club TFE Virtual Hangout – Call for Questions
What burning questions do you have for the team?
7/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
Ensuring a Notable Champion
The role that venues play in determining major champions
7/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
Competitive? No. Boring? Also No.
Taking stock of what we saw at the 2023 Open Championship
7/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
This One’s for You, MegaCorp
Lasting impressions of the 2023 Champion Golfer of the Year
7/22/23
ARCHITECTURE
2023 Club TFE Open Championship Pool Results
Congrats to our winners!
7/22/23
ARCHITECTURE
MegaCorp with a Mega Lead
A steady Saturday allows Brian Harman to maintain his lead at the Open Championship
7/22/23
ARCHITECTURE
Shifting Winds, Charging Rahm
Jon Rahm shot a Saturday 63 to charge up the leaderboard at the 2023 Open Championship
7/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: 2023 Open Championship
Your Club TFE comment section for Open weekend
7/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Of Rakes and Revets
A unique and penal conditioning choice is softened in the middle of The Open at Hoylake
7/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Perfect Harman-y
Brian Harman grabs a five-shot lead through 36 holes at the Open Championship
7/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
Hole of the Day – No. 13 at Royal Liverpool
How a par 3 stole the day during the second round of the Open Championship
7/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: North Berwick Golf Club (West Links)
The Club TFE review and rating of North Berwick's West Links
7/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
More Than a Speed Freak: Light the Lamprecht
A tall, long-hitting amateur is tied for the lead at the Open
7/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Not Quite Open Enough
An examination of the field composition at the Open Championship
7/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Hole of the Day – No. 18 at Royal Liverpool
At 599 yards, the home hole of the 2023 Open proved to be a great test on Thursday
7/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Modern Player, Historical Hazard
Internal out of bounds is proving to be a very fun test for the modern professional
7/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.29 – Chips v. Fries
Who would be most confused by ordering chips and receiving french fries?
7/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Open Championship Roundtable Preview
The TFE team gathers to look over the 2023 Open Championship
7/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What to Watch For at the Open Championship
Rory McIlroy's course management
7/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Six Great Writers on Royal Liverpool
They said it best
7/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Open Championship Tee Times to Watch
A few games that are worth getting up before the crack of dawn in order to see
7/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 British Open Favorites
Three of the favorites to back at Hoylake, where we might dance with Spieth at a major yet again
7/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four 2023 British Open Longshots We Love
Some sleepers heading into the 2023 Open at Royal Liverpool
7/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2023 British Open
Some parlay and head-to-head options to consider for Hoylake
7/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rickie Reborn
Rickie's appeal has never been greater as the Open returns to the scene of his runner-up
7/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Shame of Royal Liverpool’s Lost ‘Dowie Hole’
Royal Liverpool didn't need a brand new par 3 to create drama at the Open, it just needed to look to its past
7/17/23
ARCHITECTURE
Hoylake Memories
A personal history of a course that takes time to reveal itself
7/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rollback Is Meaningless Without Enforcement
Rolling back technology would be great, but how will it be enforced?
7/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who Is the Best in the World?
Thoughts on Rory and Scottie
7/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.28
WOWgr cannot be lobbied
7/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Links Season
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of July
7/14/23
NEWSLETTER
Moving Backwards
Rory's persimmon exhibition in Scotland further demonstrates the equipment over-simplification in golf
7/13/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Bel-Air Country Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Bel-Air Country Club
7/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The PGA Tour Goes to Washington
What we heard as the PGA Tour testified at the Senate, and what we learned from a related document release
7/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What to Watch For at the Scottish Open
Wind, short rough, and Jordan Spieth
7/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eventful Days: 2023 Scraper at Prairie Dunes
The gunch punches back
7/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Scottish Open
Some options to consider for a loaded co-sanctioned Scottish Open
7/10/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Plainfield Country Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Plainfield Country Club
7/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Taking Stock of Michelle Wie West’s Career
One of the most identifiable names in women's golf retires
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Meeting the Moment
How the first group of the 2023 U.S. Women's Open got at the heart of Pebble Beach
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
USGA Setup Snags and Rollback Reinforcements: A Pebble Case Study
Digging in at the 11th hole to illustrate the impacts of narrowing fairways and the distance gains on the PGA Tour
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Pebble Beach Journeys
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of July
7/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.27
Assessing the pros and cons Pebble Beach, team camaraderie, etc.
7/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Rough Choice
Fairway narrowing at Pebble Beach for the U.S. Women's Open limits the potential on two of its greatest holes
7/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Shane Bacon’s Word of the Week: History
The 2023 U.S. Women's Open is more than a golf tournament
7/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Shots to Watch at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open
A few particularly intriguing shots to keep an eye on at Pebble Beach
7/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
My Four Favorite Photos of Early Pebble Beach
7/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Roundtable
The Fried Egg team previews the 2023 U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach
7/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: John Deere Classic
Some options to consider among a weak field in the Quad Cities
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Elite Burden
An attempt to psychoanalyze Collin Morikawa
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Welcome (Back) to the Rick
Rickie Fowler has reemerged as an elite player on the PGA Tour
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Keeping the Faith
Collin Morikawa came up short of a win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Still, he showed that he is on the back up
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Showing Flashes
A look at Ludvig Aberg's as a prospect
7/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Staying aLIVe
LIV Golf is searching for purpose
6/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Freeform Golf
Your Club TFE comment section for the final weekend of June
6/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking – Vol. 2023.26
Her watch has ended
6/29/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Sheep Ranch
The Club TFE rating and review of Sheep Ranch
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
6/28/23
NEWSLETTER
June Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Garrett, Brendan, and Meg answer your burning questions
6/27/23
NEWSLETTER
June Club TFE Virtual Hangout – Questions?
Put 'em in the comment section below
6/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic
It's a simple formula for this week's event at Detroit Golf Club, but one that could yield some popular winners
6/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eventful Days: 2023 Blockbuster & Dog Bowl
Notes from the 2023 Blockbuster and Dog Bowl
6/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: A Riviera U.S. Open?
Your Club TFE comment section for the fourth weekend of June
6/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking – Vol. 2023.25
Big week for angst
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
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Ravisloe Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Ravisloe Country Club
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
6/21/23
NEWSLETTER
Revisionist History
Rory McIlroy made some mistakes at LACC, but his game plan wasn't one of them
6/20/23
NEWSLETTER
Embrace Debate
Sifting through the anger and condemnation of a course over one last tee shot
6/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Travelers Championship
Who's ready for another Designated Event to wash down that major championship?!
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Wyndham’s Reward
Up against some of golf's power players, Wyndham Clark shows he has what it takes to win the U.S. Open
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Still Searching
Rory McIlroy came up short at LACC, but his approach was better than events past
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Some Closing Thoughts on LACC and Championship Golf Architecture
Reflections on the awkward fit between great design and our national championship
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Too Good to be True
Rickie Fowler surprised everyone this weekend, showing everyone he still has something left
6/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Not Wyndham Rewarding Enough
Sorting through the outcome on a leaderboard of potential at LACC
6/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Club TFE U.S. Open Pool
Enter for free for your chance to win TFE pro shop credit!
6/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Sunday Weight
Heavy is the crown that lies ahead on U.S. Open Sunday
6/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Player Critiques Start to Flow
After three rounds at the 2023 U.S. Open, players start to open up about their thoughts on LACC
6/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
My Favorite Pin Position on No. 15 at LACC North
How a smart hole location can create both opportunity and challenge
6/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: U.S. Open Scoring
Your Club TFE comment section for U.S. Open weekend
6/16/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Great U.S. Open Scoring Debate
Low scores at Los Angeles Country Club have restarted an annual tradition
6/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
I’m Ready to Get Hurt Again
Rory McIlroy is once again in major championship contention
6/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eights and Mental Mistakes
Dustin Johnson made a mess of the second hole at LACC on Friday
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
WOWgr: U.S. Open Edition – Most Tackleable Golfers at LACC
A special spin on Will's Official Weekly golf ranking
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rooting for Rick
A Fowler major championship title would be quite the story
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Xander Schauffele is Going to Win the U.S. Open
What else do you need to know?
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scheff’s Kiss
Scottie Scheffler showed continued signs of brilliance at LACC
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Feeling Right at Homa
Max Homa gets off to a solid start at Los Angeles Country Club
6/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Free Vik
It's time to get Viktor Hovland some proper attire
6/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Rustic Canyon Golf Course
The Club TFE review and rating of Rustic Canyon Golf Course
6/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Open Roundtable Preview
The Fried Egg team previews all things about the U.S. Open at LACC
6/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Everything but Golf: Notes From the 2023 U.S. Open
The big issues and big favorite that owned the practice days at the 123rd U.S. Open
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Collin at a Crossroads
The instantly successful golden boy could loosen his grip in the midst of a slump
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
On the Skillet: No. 2 at Bel-Air
One way to make a carry hazard fun
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Time Is Now
With the LIV war calming, Rory McIlroy needs to find the aggression from his younger days at majors
6/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Best Bets for the 2023 U.S. Open
Paulie looks for some best bets to improve your week at the U.S. Open
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
One Thing About Every Hole at Los Angeles Country Club
Your June 2023 Club TFE member video
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Oh, Canada That Was Fun
Nick Taylor wins one for Canada
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scrambling Tour, Scrambled Messaging
In the wake of their big announcement with the Saudi PIF, the PGA Tour continues to struggle with messaging
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scandinavian Remix
Praise for a unique event on the summer golf calendar
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2023 U.S. Open Longshots We Love
The most open field in golf gives us many "longshot" options, so Paulie made a couple picks for LACC
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Open Tee Times to Watch
Groupings for the 2023 U.S. Open that are worth your time this week
6/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Kind of Test Does the U.S. Open Want to Be?
The U.S. Open has experimented with different venues recently and it shouldn't stop
6/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 U.S. Open
The national championship debuts at a Los Angeles gem that few players, and certainly bettors, have seen in action
6/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Looking Forward to the U.S. Open?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of June
6/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.23
Against all odds, Rose Zhang retains the top spot
6/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Business First
A week when the money again overwhelmed a game
6/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why I Underestimated Scottie Scheffler
The world's No. 1 golfer, the world's best basketball player, and the perils of the "eye test"
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Let’s Talk Mergers
Big things are happening in the golf world. How do you feel?
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Empty Suits
A stunning about-face comes with many receipts of hypocrisy
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Victors, but No Winners
The race to proclaim winners and losers, from Jay to Phil to the PIF, in the PGA Tour merger is a fraught exercise
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 U.S. Open Preview Video: The Architecture of L.A.C.C. North
Los Angeles Country Club prepares to host its first major championship at the 2023 U.S. Open
6/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 RBC Canadian Open
Paulie is dubious about loading up this week, but he does have a few options to consider before next week's major
6/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Meadow Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Meadow Club
6/05/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Interstate 80 Hole
Pondering and conjuring on a cross-country road trip
6/02/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Can’t-Miss Prospects
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of June
6/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.22
Rose goes pro, Wolff's out at Smash, and J.B.'s Calcutta caper
6/02/23
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
6/01/23
NEWSLETTER
Crime & Punishment: How Muirfield Village Illustrates an Oak Hill Flaw
Muirfield Village may not be your cup of tea, but it excels in some areas that make it stand out on the PGA Tour
5/31/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Cape Arundel Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Cape Arundel Golf Club
5/30/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Vault: A Teenaged Inbee Park Dominates at Interlachen
Featuring cameos from an in-form Johnny Miller and a cursing Cristie Kerr
5/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Memorial Tournament
Another designated event has Paulie looking a little deeper for some real value at Muirfield Village, a ballstrikers paradise
5/29/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Pursuit and Payoff
The admirable chase and grind exhibited on two lower tours from a busy weekend of pro golf
5/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Future PGA Tour Course Restorations/Renovations?
Your Club TFE comment section for Memorial Day Weekend
5/26/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.21
The Michael Block pop, the backlash, the backlash to the backlash, the confusion...an entire arc worthy of WOWgr
5/26/23
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.
5/25/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: The Dunes Club
The Club TFE review and rating of the Dunes Club
5/24/23
ARCHITECTURE
Club TFE Hangout (May 2023)
The gang goes deep on Michael Block, Oak Hill, L.A. North, and various unsubstantiated rumors
5/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
Our May Virtual Hangout Is Tomorrow – Questions?
Let us know what you'd like to hear discussed
5/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
A different kind of ballpark allows for some unique skills, by Tour standards, to shine at Colonial
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Stone Dead
Brooks Koepka's ability to avoid stress on the greens
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Brooks Koepka, Asked and Answered
How the old Brooks Koepka reemerged at Oak Hill
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tracking Hovland’s Promising Progression
Major championship success isn't far off for Viktor Hovland
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Kicking Field Goals and Crooked Goalposts
A review of the test that faced players at Oak Hill
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Beers on Block
How a club pro stole the show at Oak Hill
5/22/23
ARCHITECTURE
What No. 14 at Oak Hill Was Missing This Week
Why the drivable par-4 14th hole at Oak Hill East didn't quite work at the PGA Championship
5/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler and the Game of Inches
Where Scottie Scheffler fell short at Oak Hill
5/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Club TFE PGA Championship Pool – Results
See how your picks are doing!
5/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 PGA Championship Final-Round Roundtable Preview
The Fried Egg team previews the final round of the PGA Championship
5/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: 2023 PGA Championship
Your comment section for PGA weekend
5/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
We Are All #Blockheads
Michael Block continues to impress at the PGA Championship
5/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Legend and Leader: Donald Ross in (Some of the) B1G Country
One of the stronger concentrations of Donald Ross designed courses resides in the sometimes overlooked Midwest
5/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bryson’s “Long Road” Back
It's good to have DeChambeau back in the mix
5/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Longing for the Long Iron
The first round of the PGA Championship displayed skill largely lost in modern men's professional golf
5/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory’s Sloppy Struggles
Wishing Rory McIlroy would clean up the small mistakes
5/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Expand and Separate
Appreciation for the new greens on Oak Hill's East Course
5/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The S-Word
The hosel was very relevant on Friday at Oak Hill
5/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Architects Roundtable: Donald Ross
With the PGA headed to one of Donald Ross's most famous designs, we convened a roundtable of architects to talk about the legend
5/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Picks and Predictions for the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill
Who and what we're excited about for the PGA and some thoughts on what will definitely happen at Oak Hill
5/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.20
PGA Championship week means BIG WOWgr. Buckle up
5/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Eventful Days: 2023 Steamshovel
Notes from the 2023 Steamshovel at Lawsonia Links
5/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Chipping Away: Viktor Hovland’s Extreme Skill and Glaring Deficiency
The majors are an up-close exam of Hovland's superior skills and persistent weakness
5/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Best Bets for the 2023 PGA Championship
Paulie looks for some best bets to improve your week at the PGA Championship
5/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
One Thing About Every Hole at Oak Hill East
Your May 2023 Club TFE member video
5/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Justin Thomas Dichotomy
Looking for interest in one of golf's great (the best?) shotmakers
5/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2023 PGA Championship Longshots We Love
The deepest men's major field gives us some "longshot" options down the odds board, so Paulie tabs five he likes for Oak Hill
5/15/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 PGA Championship
The DFS pricing for this week's 2023 PGA at Oak Hill yields some value at the very top. Let's not get cute.
5/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.19
Another great week for Rose Zhang. A terrible week for spelling
5/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Future PGA Championship Host Sites
Let's ponder some PGA venues for the newish May date
5/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 PGA Championship Preview Video: The Architecture of Oak Hill East
The PGA brings renowned Oak Hill back to the spotlight after a historic renovation by Andrew Green
5/10/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro Course)
The Club TFE review and rating of We-Ko-Pa Saguaro
5/09/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Empty Space Where the Big Golfer Used to Be
Thoughts on Bryson DeChambeau’s absence from mainstream pro golf
5/09/23
ARCHITECTURE
Embracing the Anti-Grind
Some golfers are constant tinkerers; I've discovered that I'm not
5/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 AT&T Byron Nelson
The Bulls. The Lakers. The Yankees. The Islanders. K.H. Lee at TPC Craig Ranch?
5/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Notes on the U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open Media Days
Visits to L.A. North and Pebble Beach
5/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Taking the International Crown From Good to Great
Thoughts on the International Crown and how to get the most out of its unique format
5/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weeknd Chat: What’s the Right Amount of Team Golf?
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of May
5/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.18
Marty "Dou Boi" Dou makes his triumphant return to the top of the WOWgr rankings
5/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Talor Uproar
Digging into the drama with Talor Gooch and the USGA
5/04/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Orinda Country Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Orinda Country Club
5/03/23
ARCHITECTURE
Remember to Be a Fan
Sometimes you need to take a beat
5/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf’s Game of Thrones is Back
The LPGA Tour's International Crown returns to center stage
5/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Wells Fargo Championship
The Wells Fargo is back at Quail Hollow, and Paulie looks at some course history to find some value in the field
5/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf Courses as Products of Culture
A different way of understanding golf courses and how we feel about them
4/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.17
Irony is dead
4/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Favorite Tiger Moments?
Your Club TFE comment section for the fourth weekend of April
4/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Vault: Tiger Woods Claims a Piece of Tom Lehman’s Soul
A moment from the 1997 Mercedes Championship
4/26/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Belvedere Golf Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Belvedere Golf Club
4/26/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Park in West Palm Beach Is a Model for Great Municipal Golf
A review of the Gil Hanse-redesigned Park in West Palm Beach
4/25/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Pleasure of Awaiting a Golf Trip
If you know, you know
4/25/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Mexico Open
Need some help navigating the DFS options for the PGA Tour's Mexico Open? Paulie's Picks is here for you.
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Lessons I Learned from Caddying
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Dinah Shore, Texas Edition
Recapping what went right and what didn't in the first edition of the Chevron Championship in Texas
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Party over Product
LIV Golf had a good week in Australia off the golf course but its product continues to lack
4/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Another Brick in the Wall
The team format of the Zurich Classic, but its future doesn't seem bright
4/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.16
Rose Zhang won again. Imagine that
4/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: The Rodeo Dunes Announcement
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of April
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.
4/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Who Loves Replica Courses?
The strange appeal of golf courses built exclusively to imitate more famous properties
4/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
Maintaining Sand Hills
Your April 2023 Club TFE member video
4/19/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Chicago Golf Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Chicago Golf Club
4/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is This Major?
Why the new-look Chevron Championship still has to prove its major credentials
4/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Under-the-Radar Players to Watch at the Chevron Championship
Who to look for at this week's Chevron Championship
4/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
On the Skillet: No. 17 at Delaware Springs
A simple, excellent short par 4
4/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Hangout (April 2023)
We chop it up about Rodeo Dunes, the Park, ANGC, Rory, and other topics
4/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Zurich Classic
Looking to bet on the Zurich Classic? Check out which teams Paulie likes in Louisiana
4/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tomorrow: Our April Club TFE Hangout
What questions do you have for the TFE team this month?
4/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Identifying the Best of the Best
How PGA Tour players have performed in designated events compared to their season long FedEx Cup ranking
4/17/23
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?
4/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.15
WOWgr doesn't suffer post-Masters hangovers
4/14/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Ohoopee Match Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Ohoopee Match Club
4/13/23
ARCHITECTURE
(Early) Weekend Chat: What Makes a Great Set of Par 3s?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of April
4/13/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Air Up There
In today's professional game, it often takes an aerial obstacle to test the world's best players
4/12/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Other Winner of the 2023 Masters
Can the DP World Tour seize momentum following Rahm's green jacket?
4/11/23
ARCHITECTURE
One Thing About Every Hole at Augusta National
Emptying my first-timer's notebook
4/11/23
ARCHITECTURE
I Got Ejected at Augusta National
An account of one man’s media-lottery round the day after the Masters
4/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 RBC Heritage
Fantasy golf picks for the 2023 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links
4/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Short-Game Mastery and Augusta National
A different kind of shot was required at the 2023 Masters
4/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Big Bad Jon
Often described as too hotheaded, Jon Rahm knew exactly what strategy he wanted to employ to win a green jacket
4/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Club TFE Masters Pool
Your home for Club TFE Masters pool discussion and leaderboard
4/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Azalea Returns to Form
Risk and reward have come back to the par-5 13th hole at the Masters
4/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Sunday Undercard: Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson
Way back to start the final round of the Masters, Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson played a round for the ages.
4/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Saturday Notes from the Soggy Grounds at the Masters
Stray third-round observations from a rain-soaked Augusta National
4/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger’s Saturday Struggles at Augusta National
Tiger Woods made the cut at the 2023 Masters, just not in his usual way
4/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Best Shots to Watch at the Masters?
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of April
4/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy’s Tradition at Augusta National
Another year passes without Rory McIlroy slipping into a green jacket
4/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Brooks Is Here
Brooks Koepka looks like his old self on his way to the 36-hole lead at the Masters
4/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: CommonGround Golf Course
The Club TFE rating and review of CommonGround Golf Course
4/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson’s Awkward Masters Comes to Life on the Course
During a weird and uncomfortable week, Phil Mickelson finds some life at Augusta National
4/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Newsletter: Masters Thursday Recap
Players take advantage of soft conditions during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament
4/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Yep, Players Are Still Going for the Green on No. 13
In spite of pre-Masters reports to the contrary, players are still going for the 13th green at Augusta National
4/05/23
ARCHITECTURE
Architects Roundtable: 2023 Masters
Three golf course architects offer their perspectives on Augusta National
4/05/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Strategic Test of No. 5 at Augusta National
An analysis of an underrated hole at the Masters venue
4/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2023 Masters Preview Roundtable
The Fried Egg team gathers for a 2023 Masters Preview, roundtable style
4/05/23
ARCHITECTURE
Future Changes We’d Like to See at Augusta National
A Masters wish list
4/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.14: Masters Edition
A special Masters Edition of WOWgr breaks down the entire Masters field on the eve of the tournament
4/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How the Masters Works for Diehards and Dilettantes
The tournament that appeals to almost everyone is at a course that almost no one will ever play
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Andy’s Masters Mailbag
Answers to all your burning Masters questions
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Anticipation: The Word of the Week at Augusta National
Shane Bacon on the buildup to the Masters Tournament
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV at the 2023 Masters
Cameron Smith and Brooks Koepka lead the way for LIV at Augusta National
4/04/23
ARCHITECTURE
Recapturing the Intrigue: No. 4 at Augusta National
The longest par 3 at Augusta National makes it difficult for the best long iron players to stand out
4/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s 2023 Masters Best Bets
Paulie offers a few best bets to gamble on the Masters from a couple different angles
4/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tempest in a Tee Box
Thoughts and speculations on the extravagant agronomy behind Augusta National’s new 13th tee
4/03/23
NEWSLETTER
Two Roses
The challenges of winning on the biggest stage, even when you're the best
4/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Masters
The arrival of April means the Masters, but more importantly, Paulie's Picks for the Masters
4/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2023 Masters Longshots We Love at Augusta National
Some sleepers heading into the 2023 Masters
3/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Masters Mailbag
Your Club TFE comment section for the ANWA weekend
3/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.13
All eyes are on Rose Zhang
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
3/30/23
NEWSLETTER
TPC San Antonio Is Good, Actually
Why the venue of the Valero Texas Open is an excellent test of PGA Tour golf
3/30/23
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Hangout (March 2023)
Chit-chat about ANWA, ANGC's big plan, the new 13th tee, and more
3/29/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Roaring Gap Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Roaring Gap
3/28/23
ARCHITECTURE
Insights from an ANWA Caddie
Joe Zwickl discusses being on Anna Morgan’s bag at Augusta National
3/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Valero Texas Open
Eyes wander toward Augusta, but there's money to be made in a weak field Texas Open
3/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rollback and Separate
Thoughts on Rory McIlroy, elite driving, and rollback
3/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why the Match Play Died
An autopsy
3/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: March Virtual Hangout
Your Club TFE comment section for the final weekend of March
3/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.12
The Jordan Spieth Experience, a rise for one Will, and a fall for another Will
3/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
In Praise of the Fairway Bunker
The opener in Austin exhibits the strategy and cost a fairway bunker can impose on a player at the WGC Match Play
3/22/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Lawsonia Golf Course (Links)
The Club TFE rating and review of Lawsonia Links
3/21/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Big Problem with the LPGA Tour Schedule
The start of the LPGA Tour's season lacks momentum and needs an overhaul
3/20/23
ARCHITECTURE
What Difference Does 35 Yards Make?
Scottie Scheffler gives an early report on the lengthened 13th hole at Augusta National
3/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Good and Bad of LIV Broadcasts
LIV is doing some new, innovative things with their telecasts. They are also making broadcasts somewhat unwatchable
3/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Alternative Rollback Ideas?
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of March
3/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.11
Rollback takes, Rose Zhang domination, and analysis of whatever Keegan Bradley is talking about
3/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Drainage, Drainage, Drainage
Your March 2023 Club TFE member video
3/15/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Country Club of Troy
The Club TFE rating and review of the Country Club of Troy
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
3/14/23
NEWSLETTER
Humility As Strategy
How Scottie Scheffler’s mindset informs his smart tactical approach
3/14/23
NEWSLETTER
Let’s Talk About Rollback
A Model Local Rule has been proposed. Thoughts?
3/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Valspar Championship
We're off the "designated" train for one week so it's time to find some value in the Snake Pit
3/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Hangout (Players 2023)
This one actually got recorded (barely)
3/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Club TFE 2023 March Madness Pool
More brackets please
3/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Favorite 17th Hole?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of March
3/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.10
Players Championship week brings some volatility in the rankings
3/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tomorrow: Our Players Championship Club TFE Hangout
We're going to try this again
3/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What’s Next for the DP World Tour?
On the PGA Tour’s big week, the future of the strategic alliance remains uncertain
3/08/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: TPC Sawgrass (Stadium Course)
The Club TFE rating and review of the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass
3/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Middle-Class Discontent, Euro Tour Concerns, and Other Early-Week Storylines at the Players
Notes from TPC Sawgrass, where it’s almost time for golf
3/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
When the Stadium Course Was Really a Stadium
Let's remember some earthworks
3/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Accepting Reality
Commissioner Jay Monahan's messaging has evolved as the PGA Tour has begrudgingly accepted change
3/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Players Championship
TPC Sawgrass can be hard to handicap, but Paulie is here with a few options to lean on this week
3/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Solver Golf
The trouble with Bay Hill
3/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ignoring the Past while Sorting the Future at The Players
A week that's about the PGA Tour celebrating itself will try to avoid talking about the reigning champion
3/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Things James Hahn Has Said in the Past Seven Months
Until recently, Hahn was a player director on the PGA Tour Policy Board
3/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Two Years Since Bryson’s Big Moment
An eventful two years for Bryson DeChambeau
3/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Are 36-Hole Cuts Important?
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of March
3/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.9
Jon Rahm still leads WOWgr, but there is a lot going on in the world of golf
3/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
You’re Still Away
Asymmetrical risk and what makes a great short par 4
3/01/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Oak Hill Country Club (East Course)
The Club TFE rating and review of the East Course at Oak Hill Country Club
3/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The PGA Tour’s New Proposal for Designated Events: A TFE Roundtable
Some strong reactions to the reported framework for designated-event fields and scheduling
2/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Photo Tour: Anstruther
A walk around nine-hole Anstruther Golf Club in Fife, Scotland
2/28/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational
A loaded field returns to Bay Hill so Paulie goes looking for value with some ballstriking aces
2/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Worst Golf Holes You’ve Ever Played
So bad it's.... still bad
2/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
In Like a Lamb
LIV's 2023 season debut exhibited why there should be concerns about its immediate and longterm future
2/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Favorite Short Par 4s?
Your Club TFE comment section for the fourth weekend in February 2023
2/24/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.8
Ranking systems are so hot these days
2/23/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Is Our Honda Totaled?
A crowded, elevated, and designated schedule has taken the Honda from its peak to a total wreck in a decade
2/22/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Essex County Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Essex County Club
2/22/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How the PGA Tour Season Could End with a Bang Instead of a Whimper
The West Coast swing is great. Why not finish with it?
2/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Save the Date: February Club TFE Hangout
A short month calls for a long hangout, so let us know what you want to discuss on Thursday
2/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Are They Thinking?
The factors that went into Max Homa and Nick Taylor's recent decision making in critical moments
2/21/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Honda Classic
The Honda Classic has another weak field, which, for Paulie, can just mean unearthing value!
2/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 8: Rory’s role and a Cam-washing
The first season of Netflix's golf show concludes with a portrayal of the year's most compelling character in golf
2/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Riviera’s Weaknesses
What good is a great golf course if we can't nitpick it to death?
2/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 7: Rookie ball and a major issue with the entire series
Our recap and review series on the Netflix golf show continues with the episode on the rookies
2/19/23
ARCHITECTURE
The George Thomas Dream 18
The best of Riviera, LACC, and Bel-Air—in one round
2/19/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Riviera Provides a Road Map for Tiger’s Competitive Future
Tiger was more than just a host this week, with the strongest weekend of competitive golf since his crash
2/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 6: Finau, Morikawa, and the series stall
A synopsis of episode six featuring a powerful Tony Finau portrait
2/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 5: DJ bails for LIV and Fitzy breaks through
Episode five contrasts two very different personalities with momentous 2022 summers
2/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Examples of George Thomas’s Innovative Spirit
How the designer of Riviera, LACC, and Bel-Air pushed the art forward
2/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Full Swing Takeaways?
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend in February
2/17/23
ARCHITECTURE
A Few Subtleties of Riviera That Don’t Come Across on TV
Our photographer found some cool stuff out there
2/16/23
ARCHITECTURE
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 4: The ‘Imposter’ Joel Dahmen
Does the Netflix golf show shine best during the episode about the least "star" character?
2/16/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Merger Dilemma
The growing presence of Saudi money in women's golf has complicated the potential LPGA-LET alliance
2/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.7
A WOWgr competitor emerges, Tiger Woods is back, and Ryan Palmer has a big decision on his hands
2/15/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Old Macdonald
The Club TFE rating and review of Old Macdonald
2/15/23
ARCHITECTURE
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 3: The one about LIV, kinda
A review of the LIV elephant in the room being confronted in the Netflix show via ... Ian Poulter
2/15/23
NEWSLETTER
Designated Hitters
An attempt to outline who should qualify for PGA Tour fields in designated events
2/14/23
NEWSLETTER
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 2: Basketcase Brooks and Soaring Scottie
Episode 2 reviews a great look into how Brooksy is sorting through it while Scottie is free and clear
2/14/23
NEWSLETTER
A Different Way to Look at the Scorecard
The usefulness of thinking about holes in groups
2/14/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2023 Genesis Invitational
A loaded field returns to arguably the best event on the PGA Tour's schedule
2/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Don’t Fear the Weeds
A Tom Kim-Joe Skovron segment showed why golf telecasts should get geeky
2/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Full Swing Thoughts Episode 1: Spieth and JT as ‘Frenemies’
A synopsis and review of the first episode in Netflix's golf docuseries, Full Swing
2/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: How Extreme Is Too Extreme?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of February
2/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.6
There was almost too much action in the golf world over the last week. Here's how things shook out
2/09/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Friday at the WMPO with a Bunch of English Dudes
Everyone who visits TPC Scottsdale has a story
2/08/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Kingsley Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Kingsley Club
2/08/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Introducing: Full Swing Thoughts
A new podcast breaking down Netflix's golf docuseries
2/07/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Muirfield Roundtable
Your February 2023 Club TFE member video
2/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Does Pat Reed Need to Sue Greg Norman?
The Reed lawsuits may be laughable, but that doesn't mean they've been ineffective
2/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Crosby in Need of Juice? Bring Back Cypress
A proposal for reinvigorating the Pebble Beach Pro-Am
2/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
RIP Swilcan Patio, 2023-2023
A tale of tweets
2/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.5
A new No. 1 and a dramatic fall for Jordan Spieth
2/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Let’s Redesign the Fifth Hole at Pebble Beach
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of February
2/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Disasters: The New Fifth Hole at Pebble Beach
Just because it's on the coast doesn't mean it's good
2/01/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: The Aiken Golf Club
The Club TFE rating and review of the Aiken Golf Club
2/01/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
See You Never
The PGA Tour needs more match play, and the Tour Championship needs a better format, so...
1/31/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Variety, the Spice of February
The shortest month of the year is the best one on the PGA Tour
1/30/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Data Boy Goes to Torrey Pines
Some fresh takes from Joseph LaMagna on how the South Course functions as a PGA Tour venue
1/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: San Francisco vs. Philadelphia, Cincinnati vs. Kansas City
Your Club TFE comment section for the fourth weekend of January
1/27/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.4
You're the real winner if you somehow managed to avoid the great tee tiff of 2023
1/27/23
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf’s 2023 World Tour: Stinky and Snoozy
A TFE roundtable reacting to the official release of LIV's second schedule
1/26/23
NEWSLETTER
Some Exciting New Golf Course Projects (Part 3)
There's a lot of stuff happening
1/25/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Dunbar Golf Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Dunbar Golf Club
1/25/23
ARCHITECTURE
Club TFE Hangout (January 2023)
In case you missed it
1/24/23
ARCHITECTURE
Our January Club TFE Hangout and Q&A Is Tomorrow!
Date, time, topics, and a request for questions for our first interactive hangout
1/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
Pros and Cons of King-Collins Golf’s Provocative 5-Courses-in-1 Pinehurst Proposal
Rob Collins shared a wild concept he proposed to Pinehurst, so let's consider a bit more how it might work
1/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
The Short-Lived Dream of the Sam Snead Country Club
Something you might not have known about Robert Trent Jones's career
1/23/23
ARCHITECTURE
Discussing King-Collins’s Bold Proposal for ‘The Spoils at Pinehurst’
The audacious attempt at a five-in-one course footprint generated discussion over the weekend
1/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.3
Jon Rahm's sass takes a tumble and where did Lucas Glover's backstroke go?
1/20/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: How to Piss Off a Pro Golfer
Your Club TFE comment section for the third weekend of January
1/18/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Somerset Hills Country Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Somerset Hills Country Club in Bernardsville, New Jersey
1/18/23
ARCHITECTURE
Tyrrell Hatton’s Confidential Guide to Some F%@king Golf Courses
Last year was a fruitful one for Tyrrell Hatton course critiques, and here's hoping for more in 2023
1/18/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Good, the Bad, and the Worrisome of the 2023 LPGA Tour Schedule
Some primo major venues, some curious breaks, and other thoughts on the 2023 LPGA schedule
1/17/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A New Day?
Jason Day is going to have a big year (maybe)
1/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
*Updated* What to Know About Our 2023 Events
Your Club TFE membership entitles you to certain benefits…
1/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Too Many Tees
An under-recognized consequence of the distance boom
1/16/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
It Is I, the Birthday Tracker
A thorough investigation of birthday wishes given (and not given) by LIV's official Twitter account
1/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Full Swing?
Your Club TFE comment section for the second weekend of January
1/13/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.2
It was a week full of sassy and petty characters
1/12/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Some Exciting New Golf Course Projects (Part 2)
Some additional course projects and openings that we're looking forward to seeing in 2023
1/11/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Pebble Beach Golf Links
The Club TFE rating and review of Pebble Beach Golf Links
1/11/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Happy Birthday, Ian Poulter!
Doing our duty to make sure The Postman is HBD-snubbed in the fewest places
1/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Peanut Butter and Jelly, Ham and Cheese, Jimmy Walker and the Hawaiian Swing
Let's remember a guy
1/10/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rock Creek Park Gets a Plan
The National Links Trust releases a proposal for a Gil Hanse-led renovation of the Golden Age D.C. municipal course
1/10/23
ARCHITECTURE
Thoughts on Tom Doak Getting the Pinehurst No. 10 Job
He was the obvious choice
1/09/23
ARCHITECTURE
What Differentiates a Good Golf Course from an Average One?
The basic things that make a local public course enjoyable (for me, at least)
1/06/23
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: Welcome!
Your Club TFE comment section for the first weekend of January
1/06/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Will’s Official Weekly Golf Ranking, Vol. 2023.1
The most important ranking system in golf returns for 2023
1/05/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
In Praise of Winter Golf Course Walks
The uses of a snowed-in golf course
1/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who’s Afraid of a Center-Line Bunker?
The bunker in the fifth fairway at the Plantation Course is three years old. How's it doing?
1/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Let’s Get Mad and Sort PGA Tour Golf Courses
Tier time, embrace debate
1/04/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Doak to Build Pinehurst No. 10
Tom Doak's new course in Aberdeen, North Carolina, is set to open in 2024
1/03/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Some Exciting New Golf Course Projects (Part 1)
A few golf course projects and openings that we're looking forward to seeing in 2023
1/02/23
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Welcome to the Club TFE Blog
Hello! Let's get blogging and commenting
1/01/23
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Los Angeles Country Club (North Course)
The Club TFE review and rating of George Thomas's North Course at Los Angeles Country Club
12/31/22
ARCHITECTURE
Building the 12th Green at The Tree Farm
Your January 2023 Club TFE member video
12/30/22
ARCHITECTURE
2023 Predictions from The Fried Egg’s Staff
We might be wrong, but at least we're confident
12/29/22
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Sand Hills Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Coore & Crenshaw's Sand Hills Golf Club in Mullen, Nebraska
12/15/22
ARCHITECTURE
Sand Hills Golf Club: The Club TFE Profile
A review of Coore & Crenshaw's Sand Hills, the first installment of what will be a weekly series in 2023 for Club TFE members only
12/14/22
ARCHITECTURE
How The Fried Egg Rates Golf Courses
“LDP,” Eggs, and other mysteries of the Club TFE course rating method, explained
12/06/22
ARCHITECTURE
An Announcement from The Fried Egg
Club TFE is the next phase in the evolution of The Fried Egg
11/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Cadence Bank Houston Open
A few of Paulie's preferences for the Houston Open, which heads to the Doak-renovated Memorial Park for the third time
10/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What Would Happen If LIV Started a Women’s Golf Tour?
Gaming out a very real possibility for women's professional golf
10/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 CJ Cup
It's a stacked field (for the fall) at Congaree. Here's who Paulie thinks will do well.
10/17/22
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
10/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Most Reliable Way for a Professional Golfer to Improve
How can Sungjae Im get better?
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
9/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Presidents Cup Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable touching on topics, themes, picks, and predictions from the festivities at Quail Hollow this week
9/19/22
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
9/12/22
ARCHITECTURE
Eggman in Scotland, Part 3: Walking the Old Course
Reflections on a first in-person encounter with the Old Course on a beautiful evening in St. Andrews
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
8/11/22
ARCHITECTURE
Eggman in Scotland, Part 2: Gullane No. 2
Reflections on a first encounter with Gullane hill and the less heralded but wonderful No. 2 course there
8/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Lawyer Explains LIV’s First Courtroom Loss
What happened as three LIV players lost a TRO and what it might mean for the future
8/02/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Work Your Way Backwards
On the PGA Tour’s continued failure to build a proper schedule
7/27/22
ARCHITECTURE
Eggman in Scotland, Part 1: Muirfield
Reflections on lunch and an afternoon round at the home of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers
7/27/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Rocket Mortgage Classic
The formula is pretty simple at Detroit Golf Club and Paulie has a few good options to play
7/22/22
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Without Definition
Musings on a first experience with Scottish golf
7/18/22
ARCHITECTURE
Reflections on the 2022 Open Championship
The Fried Egg staff recaps an exciting Open at St. Andrews
7/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Schoolboy Sahith Living the Dorm Life at the Open
Sahith Theegala is proving to be a quick study at St. Andrews
7/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson Adrift
The muted and surreal scene that surrounds the 2013 Open champ at this historic major
7/13/22
ARCHITECTURE
A Brief History of Rough at St. Andrews
Checking in on the debate over the Old Course’s least important but most controversial hazard
7/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2022 Open Championship Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from St. Andrews—and a handful of dubious predictions
7/13/22
ARCHITECTURE
Podcast: All Things St. Andrews with Tom Doak
Tom Doak and Andy Johnson run down what you need to know about the Old Course in advance of the 2022 Open Championship
7/12/22
ARCHITECTURE
Open Championship Tee Times Set the Stage for a Week to Remember
A look into the 2022 Open Championship pairings
7/12/22
ARCHITECTURE
The Overlooked Old
The less famous elements of the world’s most famous course
7/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Five Things About the 2022 Open Championship
Michael Clayton and Andy Johnson break down the biggest storylines going into the 150th Open at St. Andrews
7/12/22
ARCHITECTURE
Podcast: On My First Visit to St. Andrews…
Various golf luminaries discuss their first trips to the Old Course
7/11/22
ARCHITECTURE
The Old Course’s Greens, Ranked
The Old Course has the best greens in the world. Here, St. Andrews-based golf architect Clyde Johnson ranks them.
7/11/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Pomp with Some Purpose
Tiger Woods exhibited the Champions Challenge as a gathering that matters, even if the shots didn't
6/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Smashing Pumpkin
Internal angst, and some resignations, roil a Portland club owned by Escalante Golf, the firm in bed with LIV Golf
6/26/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly from the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
At a primo venue and with golf's most compelling character, the Women's PGA delivered
6/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Coverage Contempt: The U.S. Open Backlash
More on how a great championship did not get a just presentation on television
6/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Travelers Championship
Let's look for some insights at a course that has hosted this PGA Tour stop for many years
6/20/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Major Appreciation
The U.S. Open exhibited the part of pro golf that needs no fixing or disrupting
6/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Era of the Sensible U.S. Open Setup
The USGA doesn’t “lose the course” anymore… and isn’t that a tiny bit sad?
6/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson, the Relevant Golfer with Irrelevant Golf
Phil dialed it up for a crowd that might not be there for many more events in his new professional reality
6/16/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The U.S. Open Bomb Squad
The unusual measures the USGA has taken to make the driving range at The Country Club safe
6/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
U.S. Open Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from Brookline, and a few picks that will surely come true
6/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Extremely Unofficial 2022 U.S. Open Rooting Guide
With the game in conflict, an attempt to marshal a rooting guide for Brookline
6/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Storylines to Watch at the 2022 U.S. Open
LIV defectors, Team Reed, Mike Whan, pairings, and other things to track at The Country Club
6/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2022 U.S. Open
A made-cut parlay and a few other options and props for the "toughest test in golf"
6/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Six 2022 U.S. Open Sleepers and Longshots We Love
Some sleepers heading into the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline
6/13/22
ARCHITECTURE
Gil Hanse on The Country Club in Brookline
One of today's busiest architects gives his thoughts on the 2022 U.S. Open venue
6/13/22
ARCHITECTURE
Fried Egg Stories: The Open Doctor and His Monster
An audio documentary series on the Robert Trent Jones era in golf
6/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club
Some players and attributes to consider as the U.S. Open returns to Brookline
6/09/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf’s Premiere and the PGA Tour’s Punishment
Presentation over substance seemed to matter more in LIV Golf's streaming debut, and maybe in Jay Monahan's punishment memo as well
6/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Much Is a National Open Worth?
With the PGA Tour in crisis, the future of the Canadian Open has never seemed more uncertain
6/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV London: Updates on the Relevant and the Absurd
Week 1 in LIV begins with wild team names, ridiculous logos, and sportswashing rationalizations
6/02/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reckoning with the LIV List
TFE staff on what the LIV London field list says about itself, the PGA Tour, and golf's future
5/31/22
ARCHITECTURE
Oakmont Country Club Plans for Gil Hanse Historic Renovation
One of America's top championship venues prepares for an update
5/31/22
ARCHITECTURE
A Defense of Muirfield Village
Why the Jack Nicklaus-designed host of the Memorial Tournament is an elite ball-striking test
5/24/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Justin Thomas and Separating the Art from the Artist
A gay golf fan on JT's captivating play at the PGA Championship
5/24/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial
Colonial rewards a unique set of skills for the PGA Tour, and Paulie likes a recent Slam chaser
5/21/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Shot-Shaping Talent of Justin Thomas Meets Its Moment at the PGA
Three notes from the ground at Southern Hills
5/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory Sprints, Tiger Hobbles, and the Sand Confounds on Day 1 at the PGA
Some major players and major problems that showed up in round 1 of the PGA
5/19/22
ARCHITECTURE
Why Is the 12th Green Directly In Front of the 13th Tee at Southern Hills?
Awkwardly positioned tee boxes and runaway distance gains at the 2022 PGA Championship
5/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
PGA Championship Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
A roundtable on topics and themes from Southern Hills, and a few picks that will surely come true
5/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Can ‘Longshots’ Win a Men’s Major Championship Anymore?
We're in an era when the top of the world rankings exclusively own the 4 most important trophies in men's golf
5/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Notes from an Early Walk at the PGA Championship
A few scouting tips from a first stroll at Southern Hills
5/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Storylines to Track at the 2022 PGA Championship
Multiple generations with varying expectations clash at Southern Hills
5/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jordan Spieth Is Closing the Distance
Spieth's chase for the career slam at the PGA will be aided by an improved weapon
5/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Best Bets for the 2022 PGA Championship
A winner, a contender, and some made cut options for the week at Southern Hills
5/16/22
ARCHITECTURE
What to Know About Perry Maxwell
The life, work, and philosophy of the architect behind Southern Hills, site of the 2022 PGA Championship
5/16/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five 2022 PGA Championship Longshots We Love
Some sleepers heading into the 2022 PGA at Southern Hills
5/15/22
ARCHITECTURE
A PGA Primer on Southern Hills
What to expect from the Perry Maxwell-designed venue of the 2022 PGA Championship
5/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Southern Hills Head Superintendent Russ Myers
The 2022 PGA host course sits in one of the more unique and challenging climates
5/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills
Taking a look at some betting options and DFS plays for the test at Southern Hills
5/14/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Better Options than Floundering Greg Norman as LIV Golf CEO
The Shark is struggling to keep the Saudis out of the news for the wrong reasons
5/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Art of the Opener: The 1st at Southern Hills
A video on how the 2022 PGA Championship starts on a hole that previews the entirety of what's to come
5/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekly WOWgr: PGA Tour Gets Aggressive and Greg Norman Keeps Talking
Will's Official World Golf Ranking reviews the Tour's hardline stance and Greg Norman's idiotic rationalizations
5/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
TFE Roundtable: The PGA Tour’s Schedule Problem Between Majors
TFE staff discusses schedule doldrums, LIV waiver requests, and the fall of the Nelson
5/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch
TPC Craig Ranch should be another birdie bonanza yet again.
5/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Gil Hanse Discusses Southern Hills, Site of the 2022 PGA Championship
A video on the traits of the historic course and what the pros will confront at the PGA
5/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Sergio Garcia’s Temper Tantrums ‘Can’t Wait’ to Go to Saudi’s LIV Golf
The Spaniard is heading for a payout that might not permit his disagreeable nature
5/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Indisputable Ranking of the Top 10 Men’s Golfers of the Last Decade
Rory or Jordan? Tiger or Phil? Trying to sort the best of the last 10 years
5/02/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship at TPC Avenel
Paulie looks at the options for the Wells Fargo's one-year layover at TPC Avenel in Maryland
4/28/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hard Climbs: The LPGA Takes on Billy Bell’s Palos Verdes
An L.A. showcase for a routing on severe topography
4/27/22
ARCHITECTURE
Fried Egg Guides: Pacific Dunes Roundtable
A discussion of Tom Doak's Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
4/27/22
ARCHITECTURE
Fried Egg Guides: Bandon Trails Roundtable
A discussion about Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw's Bandon Trails at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort
4/26/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta
Paulie assesses some PGA Tour options for a weak field south of the border in its first ever showing
4/20/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Two Routes Back to the Top
The contrasting mental approaches of Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy
4/19/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana
Paulie assesses some options for the PGA Tour's only two-man team format of the season
4/14/22
ARCHITECTURE
Bringing Risk and Reward Back to the PGA Tour
A clever design tactic that creates strategic balance in modern professional golf
4/13/22
ARCHITECTURE
Strategy, Spectacle, and the Lengthened 15th Hole at Augusta National
How added length and an unusual wind affected play on No. 15 and created controversy at the 2022 Masters
4/12/22
ARCHITECTURE
My (American, Public, Sub-400-Yard) Dream 18
A collection of shorties
4/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks for the 2022 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town
Paulie explores the board for the PGA Tour's annual stop after the Masters
4/10/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy Finally Gets a Masters Without Sunday Scaries
There was no jacket, but at least this was a different Sunday experience
4/09/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Quiet Virtues of Larry Mize’s Golf Game
How the 1987 Masters champion makes his way around Augusta National
4/08/22
ARCHITECTURE
The Challenges of a Western Wind at the Masters
Carnage for competitors, fun for fans at Augusta National
4/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger Woods Adds to the Legend in a Way That Can’t Be Measured
A different measure of Tiger's greatness
4/07/22
ARCHITECTURE
The Eighth Hole at Augusta National and the Problem with Labels in Golf Architecture
The second par 5 at the home of the Masters reveals the limitations of sorting golf courses into buckets
4/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger Woods Returns Limited But Not Lost at the Masters
The TFE staff reacts to Tiger's return at Augusta
4/07/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Fred Couples and His 1992 Masters Win
A deep dive on the career of Fred Couples
4/06/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Overhauled Introduction to Amen Corner
Assessing the significant changes to Augusta National's 11th hole
4/06/22
ARCHITECTURE
Players React to Augusta National’s Latest Design Changes
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and others offer thoughts on the recent renovations at the Masters venue
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Masters Picks and Predictions from The Fried Egg Staff
Augusta changes, Tiger's comeback, and other discussion points for 2022
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Favorite 2022 Masters Bets
Searching for sneaky value in your 2022 Masters bets? Check out Paulie's favorite matchups, props, and more
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Masters Tee Times Exhibit a Tiger Woods Who Is ‘Going to Play’
Some groups of intrigue, tough spots, and Tiger's draw
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: The Lost Masters with Curt Sampson
A deep dive into the 1968 Masters, the parallels between 1968 and 2020, and the role of sports in society
4/05/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Podcast: Masters Intel and Memories from Trevor Immelman
A conversation with 2008 champion Trevor Immelman about Augusta National and the Masters
4/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Storylines to Track at the 2022 Masters
Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, first-timers, and other things to watch for at Augusta National
4/03/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Masters
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club
3/30/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
ANWA, I Love You, But You’re Bringing Me Down
While the Augusta National Women’s Amateur hits many of the right notes, one thing is holding it back
3/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Something More Than Ceremonial: Tiger Woods and the 2022 Masters Flirtation
As far as Tiger's Masters comebacks go, this one could be low stress
3/29/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Valero Texas Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Valero Texas Open
3/29/22
ARCHITECTURE
The Underappreciated Craft of Golf Course Drainage
How William Watson makes drainage fun at Orinda and Belvedere
3/26/22
ARCHITECTURE
How Stroke Play Hurts Golf Course Design
The influence of stroke play and the constraints of fairness in golf course architecture
3/24/22
ARCHITECTURE
Job Opening: Social Media Manager and Producer for The Fried Egg
Come work in golf media with a growing and collaborative team
3/23/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Match Play Roundtable: Is This the End for the WGCs?
Assessing the Match Play's strengths and weaknesses, and its future as a WGC
3/22/22
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
3/21/22
ARCHITECTURE
Southern Pines Revisited
Kyle Franz’s work at Donald Ross’s Southern Pines reveals a new contender in the North Carolina Sandhills
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LIV Golf Has a Schedule and Courses But Ample Unknowns
A quick TFE roundtable on the schedule announced by Saudi-backed LIV Golf
3/16/22
NEWSLETTER
Recapping a Riveting Players Championship
We review Cameron Smith's big win and look forward to Henrik Stenson's Ryder Cup captaincy
3/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
3 Thoughts from a Memorable Players Championship
On integrity, hazard crossings, and mixed reality at TPC Sawgrass
3/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Valspar Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Valspar Championship
3/14/22
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
3/12/22
ARCHITECTURE
The Unheralded But Excellent Par 5s at TPC Sawgrass
How the par 5s at Pete Dye’s Stadium Course still challenge top players in the send-it era
3/12/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Revelatory Day in the Stadium
A wild Saturday at the Players Championship showed what’s missing in today’s pro game
3/11/22
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
3/09/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Players Purse Has Risen Astronomically, But Money Can’t Buy Major-ness
Thoughts on money, prestige, and the record purse at the 2022 Players Championship
3/08/22
ARCHITECTURE
TPC Sawgrass Isn’t Completely Random—It’s Just Different
How Pete Dye’s Stadium Course stands out among PGA Tour venues
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
3/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
How Deep Is Your Bag?
Bay Hill’s disappearing short-grass areas and the PGA Tour’s disappearing tests of skill
3/03/22
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
3/02/22
NEWSLETTER
Vegas Golf Betting Game
Looking to for a change from your weekly Nassau? Vegas is a fun golf game to play with your favorite foursome.
3/01/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational
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
2/28/22
ARCHITECTURE
Slow Down, You’re Moving Too Fast
It's time to tap the brakes on green speeds at golf courses
2/25/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Phil Mickelson and the Uses of Leverage
Condemning the Saudi golf league doesn’t mean letting up on the PGA Tour
2/24/22
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
2/22/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The LPGA Tour’s Big Opportunity
What the LPGA Tour can learn from the PGA Tour’s Saudi struggles
2/22/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Honda Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Honda Classic at PGA National
2/21/22
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
2/17/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why No. 10 at Riviera Is So Fun to Watch
It’s rare that tee-shot positioning matters on the PGA Tour, but the 10th hole at Riviera Country Club is a rarity
2/16/22
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
2/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Citizen Rhodes
The life and times of Ted Rhodes, whom Charlie Sifford called the “Black Jack Nicklaus”
2/15/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Genesis Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club
2/14/22
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)
2/08/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Waste Management Phoenix Open
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
2/01/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
1/31/22
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
1/27/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Evolution of Cameron Smith
How the Aussie star has turned himself into a top-10 player
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
1/25/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Farmers Insurance Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines
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
1/19/22
NEWSLETTER
How to Assemble a Great Set of Used Golf Clubs
Browsing the second-hand rack with Ryan Barath
1/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Survive to Drive
Formula 1, character development, and the potential of the PGA Tour’s Netflix era
1/18/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 American Express
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 American Express
1/17/22
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
1/13/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The 2022 PGA Tour Live All-Stars
Three players with underrated skill sets
1/12/22
NEWSLETTER
Tim Rosaforte Dies at the Age of 66
The golf world pays tribute to Golf Channel's longtime "insider"
1/11/22
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Sony Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Sony Open at Waialae Country Club
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
1/06/22
ARCHITECTURE
Golf, the Environment, and… Beekeeping?
Parker Anderson of Greener Golf discusses his vision for golf’s sustainable future
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
1/04/22
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Fantasy golf picks for the 2022 Sentry Tournament of Champions
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
12/29/21
NEWSLETTER
A Different Type of Rollback
Lessons learned from a year of pregnant golf
12/20/21
ARCHITECTURE
Medinah Country Club Votes to Renovate Course 3
Design firm OCM will carry out an ambitious master plan at one of Chicago’s top championship golf venues
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
12/07/21
ARCHITECTURE
America’s Great Remaining Golf Course Restoration Opportunities
A sweet 16 of courses we'd love to see restored to their original glory
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
11/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 RSM Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 RSM Classic
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
11/09/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Houston Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Houston Open at Memorial Park
11/08/21
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
11/02/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 World Wide Golf Championship at Mayakoba
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)
10/31/21
ARCHITECTURE
A Raynor for the People: Rock Spring
The revival of Rock Spring Golf Club, a municipal course designed by Seth Raynor
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
10/26/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course
10/25/21
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
10/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Zozo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Zozo Championship at Narashino Country Club
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
ARCHITECTURE
October Musings
The Yale restoration, the importance of well-designed forward tees, and other notes on golf course design
10/13/21
NEWSLETTER
Swish swish, I’m a three-point shooter
Mr. Smith goes to college, and the PGA Tour makes it rain
10/13/21
ARCHITECTURE
Jim Nagle on Lancaster Country Club
10/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 CJ Cup
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 CJ Cup at the Summit Club
10/11/21
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?
10/05/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Shriners Children’s Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Shriners Children's Open
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
9/28/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reflections on the 43rd Ryder Cup
Europe’s outlook, Bryson’s long ball, Dye’s punishments, and other takeaways from Whistling Straits
9/28/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship
9/27/21
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
ARCHITECTURE
What to Know About Whistling Straits
We preview the 2020 Ryder Cup venue
9/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Wednesday Notes from the 43rd Ryder Cup
Andy Johnson sums up his initial wanderings around Whistling Straits
9/23/21
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
9/22/21
ARCHITECTURE
One Thing About Every Hole at Whistling Straits
A quick tour of the 2020 Ryder Cup venue
9/21/21
ARCHITECTURE
Whistling Straits’ Best Bunkers, Ranked
There are a lot of bunkers at Pete Dye’s Straits Course; these are the best ones
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
9/17/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Mike Whan Weighs In on Golf’s Distance Debate
The USGA’s new CEO discusses future equipment guidelines on The Fried Egg Podcast
9/16/21
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
9/14/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Fortinet Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Fortinet Championship
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
9/08/21
ARCHITECTURE
Jim Urbina on White Bear Yacht Club
Jim Urbina joins Andy Johnson to discuss the design of White Bear Yacht Club
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”
8/31/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Tour Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Tour Championship at East Lake
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
8/24/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 BMW Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 BMW Championship
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
8/17/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Northern Trust
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Northern Trust at Liberty National
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
8/10/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Wyndham Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Wyndham Championship
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
8/03/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Lasting Impressions from the 2021 Western Amateur
Everyone who makes match play at the Western Amateur is an elite player, but who could be a future star?
8/03/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
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
8/01/21
NEWSLETTER
Golf in the (Mushroom) Kingdom
What Mario Golf: Super Rush can teach us about "real" golf
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
7/22/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Does Women’s Golf Need Five Majors?
Reevaluating the decade-old decision to make the Evian Championship a major
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
7/20/21
ARCHITECTURE
The Simple Design Principles Behind No. 14 at Royal St. George’s
Why the Suez Canal hole was so fun to watch during the 2021 Open Championship
7/20/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 3M Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 3M Open
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
ARCHITECTURE
The Lure of the Puzzle
Why links golf grips the soul at a time when few things do
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
7/14/21
ARCHITECTURE
The Return of Running St. George’s
Paul Larsen’s quest to bring the ground game back to the 2021 Open Championship venue
7/14/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Greatest Watch in Golf
Celebrating the return of the Open, golf’s strangest and most delightful viewing experience
7/13/21
ARCHITECTURE
Tom Doak on Royal St. George’s
A Q&A on the 2021 Open Championship host
7/13/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Open Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George's
7/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Rain checks
Young stars win on the European and LPGA tours, and several players drop out of the Open Championship
7/11/21
ARCHITECTURE
The Strange Beginnings of Royal St. George’s
Assorted insights into the early history of the 2021 Open Championship host
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
7/08/21
ARCHITECTURE
Tom Doak on the Renaissance Club
A Q&A on the three-time Scottish Open host
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)
7/06/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 John Deere Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 John Deere Classic
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
6/29/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic
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
6/23/21
ARCHITECTURE
Municipal Golf in San Diego: Now What?
The more important question about the future of Torrey Pines (and its sister courses)
6/22/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Travelers Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Travelers Championship
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
ARCHITECTURE
On This Week’s Parking Lot
A twilight round at Torrey North
6/17/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Openness
The importance of U.S. Open qualifying
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
6/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Using Nature’s Hazards
A simple design change that would instantly improve Torrey Pines
6/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 U.S. Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines
6/14/21
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
6/08/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Palmetto Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Palmetto Championship
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
6/01/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Memorial Tournament
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 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
5/30/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Final Notes from the 2021 PGA Championship
Our on-site correspondent sums up a week at the Ocean Course
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
5/27/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
What the New LPGA Tour Commissioner’s Top Priority Should Be
Get more women's golf on network TV!
5/26/21
NEWSLETTER
Ducking Heist
A Heck of a heater and a hell of a video
5/25/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
All the Shots
The Ocean Course’s questions, Phil Mickelson’s answers, and the declining art of shot-shaping
5/25/21
NEWSLETTER
A championship on tilt
In a special edition of the newsletter, we preview next week’s U.S. Women’s Open
5/25/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Charles Schwab Challenge
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Charles Schwab Challenge
5/24/21
NEWSLETTER
Thumbs up
Phil Mickelson pushes the sun back up in the sky at the PGA Championship
5/24/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Ringmaster
How Phil Mickelson took control on Sunday at the 2021 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
ARCHITECTURE
Re-Dyeing Kiawah Island
How the Ocean Course has evolved, and why it should evolve back
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
All of Our PGA Championship Preview Content
A roundup of our videos, podcasts, and articles on the upcoming PGA Championship at Kiawah Island
5/19/21
NEWSLETTER
You must be this tall to read
A preview of the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
5/19/21
ARCHITECTURE
One Thing About Every Hole at the Ocean Course
A concise tour of the 2021 PGA Championship venue
5/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Be Unpredictable
How the PGA Championship could establish a new identity at the Ocean Course
5/18/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tuesday Notes from the 2021 PGA Championship
Andy Johnson takes a spin around the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island
5/18/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 PGA Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 PGA Championship at the Ocean Course
5/17/21
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
5/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Someone Better
Being a Rory McIlroy fan
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!
5/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 AT&T Byron Nelson
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
5/04/21
NEWSLETTER
COO of The Fried Egg: Job Description
The Fried Egg is looking to hire a COO. If you think you are a fit, read the job description below and apply!
5/04/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Wells Fargo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship
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
4/27/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Valspar Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Valspar Championship
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
4/18/21
ARCHITECTURE
No. 13 at Augusta National: A Postmortem
What the 13th hole at the Masters used to be, and what it is now
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
4/15/21
ARCHITECTURE
Where to Play Your USGA Qualifier, Part 2
A continued tour of this year’s most intriguing USGA qualifying sites
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
4/13/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 RBC Heritage
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 RBC Heritage
4/12/21
NEWSLETTER
Question answered
We recap a huge win for the world of golf
4/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Greed and Grace
How the 2021 Masters began and ended
4/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Stairway to Amen Corner
Touring Augusta National with the help of Led Zeppelin
4/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Playoffs? You Want to Talk Playoffs?
Antiquated policies are keeping Will Zalatoris from becoming a PGA Tour member
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2021 Masters: The Fried Egg Draft
One Masters field, four Fried Egg writers, 40 picks, one big pr—actually, there's no prize
4/06/21
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
4/06/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Masters
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Masters
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
3/30/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Valero Texas Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Valero Texas Open
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
3/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play
3/22/21
ARCHITECTURE
Coore & Crenshaw to Renovate the Pines Course at the International
After buying the International Golf Club & Resort, Escalante Golf has hired Coore & Crenshaw to redesign the Pines Course
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
3/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Honda Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 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
3/11/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Where to Play Your USGA Qualifier
A tour of this year’s most intriguing USGA qualifying sites
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
3/09/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Players Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Players Championship
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”?
3/02/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational
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
2/23/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 WGC-Workday Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 WGC-Workday Championship at the Concession
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
2/21/21
NEWSLETTER
Prairie Dunes: Then and Now
Parents, children, and two visits to Prairie Dunes
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
2/16/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Genesis Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Genesis Invitational
2/15/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
JT and Rory vs. the USGA
The real numbers behind equipment R&D and the Distance Insights Project
2/15/21
NEWSLETTER
Beach, don’t kill my vibe
Daniel Berger eagles his way past a crowded leaderboard at Pebble Beach
2/14/21
ARCHITECTURE
Big Golf and Small Golf
Less design can be more
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
2/09/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
2/08/21
NEWSLETTER
Super Brooks
A superstar emerges from a slump on Saturday, and another does the same—but better—on Sunday
2/07/21
NEWSLETTER
Short Courses May Be Golf’s Long Game
To grow, golf needs to shrink
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
2/03/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
We Can Handle the Truth
PGA Tour fans crave honesty. Are players ready to give it to them?
2/02/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open
2/01/21
NEWSLETTER
Alternative useGolfFACTS
Questions swirl around Patrick Reed, Team Reed, and Twitter burners
1/31/21
NEWSLETTER
Golf and Music
Courses, albums, and the art of letting opinions evolve
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
1/27/21
ARCHITECTURE
No Longer Your Typical Muni
Charleston Municipal gets a Seth Raynor-inspired makeover
1/26/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Women Worth Televising?
The golf industry likes to talk about promoting women's golf. Time for some follow-through.
1/26/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Farmers Insurance Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open
1/25/21
ARCHITECTURE
Zac Blair Hires Tom Doak, Kye Goalby to Design The Tree Farm
Buck Club founder taps Doak to route and Goalby to build course in South Carolina
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
1/19/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 American Express
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 American Express
1/18/21
ARCHITECTURE
A Lido in the Sand Barrens
The Keiser family teams up with Tom Doak to recreate the lost C.B. Macdonald course in Central Wisconsin
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
1/12/21
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Sony Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sony Open
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Fantasy golf picks for the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions
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
12/23/20
ARCHITECTURE
The Free Online Library of Golf Course Architecture
Seriously, this doesn’t need to be that expensive of a hobby
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
12/10/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Chugg the Champion
Kelsey Chugg's place in the championship history of Champions Golf Club
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
ARCHITECTURE
OCM to Develop Master Plan for Course 3 at Medinah Country Club
Geoff Ogilvy, Mike Cocking, Ashley Mead will consult at the five-time major championship host
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”
12/01/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic
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
11/17/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 RSM Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 RSM Classic
11/16/20
ARCHITECTURE
2020 Masters Musings
"Monumental decisions," recovery delights, and maintenance realities
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four Seasons Total Landscaping Speaks Out (about Augusta National)
A Philadelphia landscaping company’s perspective on maintenance and the Masters
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Process over Results
Appreciating a Masters unlike any other
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
11/10/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Masters
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Masters
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
11/09/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Every Player in the Masters Won’t Win
We guarantee these predictions will be right around 99% correct
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
11/05/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jon Rahm’s Next Step
When is Jon Rahm finally going to get it done in a major?
11/04/20
NEWSLETTER
Onward
Golf news. This newsletter contains golf news.
11/03/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Vivint Houston Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Vivint Houston Open
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
10/27/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Bermuda Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Bermuda Championship
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
10/20/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Zozo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Zozo Championship
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
10/15/20
ARCHITECTURE
School of Golf Architecture, Part 5: Routing
What makes a good golf course routing?
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
10/13/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 CJ Cup at Shadow Creek
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 CJ Cup at Shadow Creek
10/12/20
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
10/06/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
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
9/29/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Sanderson Farms Championship
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
9/22/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship
9/21/20
NEWSLETTER
Distance report
The B.A.D. Era begins
9/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Major Change
How Brooks and Bethpage drive Bryson's bulk
9/21/20
ARCHITECTURE
Embrace the Unpredictable
Why U.S. Open setups need to evolve
9/19/20
ARCHITECTURE
Tilly’s Scarsdale/Mamaroneck foursome
Winged Foot’s remarkable neighborhood
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
ARCHITECTURE
Approaching the Unpinnable
Why the greens at Winged Foot West are great
9/15/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 U.S. Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 U.S. Open
9/15/20
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
9/02/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Tour Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Tour Championship
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
8/25/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 BMW Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 BMW Championship
8/24/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hit and Run vs. Home Run Derby
The appeal of women’s professional golf in the power era
8/23/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
ARCHITECTURE
History and Memory: The Club at Lac La Belle
Evoking the past without recreating it at a historic Wisconsin club
8/19/20
NEWSLETTER
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
8/18/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Northern Trust
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Northern Trust
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
NEWSLETTER
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
8/11/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Wyndham Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Wyndham Championship
8/10/20
NEWSLETTER
Coll me mayBay
Out of a crowded leaderboard at the PGA Championship, a potential superstar emerges
8/09/20
ARCHITECTURE
The State of the Mega Muni
On TPC Harding Park and the (overly?) optimistic model of city golf it represents
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
8/04/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 PGA Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 PGA Championship
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
7/28/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
7/27/20
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Growing human potential
COFFEE GOLF returns, PGA Tour players grapple with social issues in Minneapolis, and Lexi runs into a minor-league juggernaut
7/22/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bryson and the Pitfalls of a “Player-Run Organization”
How Bryson DeChambeau has been testing the limits of player power on the PGA Tour
7/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 3M Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 3M Open
7/20/20
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
7/19/20
ARCHITECTURE
Unconserved: Unforced Errors at Ravisloe
Tree plantings and other puzzling decisions diminish the Chicago area's best public golf course
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
NEWSLETTER
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
7/14/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Memorial Tournament
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Memorial Tournament
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
NEWSLETTER
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
7/07/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Workday Charity Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Workday Charity Open
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
NEWSLETTER
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The DJ Conundrum
How will Dustin Johnson's career stack up?
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
6/30/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic
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
6/28/20
NEWSLETTER
Clubhouse Classics: Shinnecock Hills
The creation of a great American clubhouse and the strange fate of its designer
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
6/23/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Travelers Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Travelers Championship
6/22/20
ARCHITECTURE
The ComMUNIty Project: National Links Trust Selected to Manage D.C.’s Courses
Non-profit will negotiate with the National Park Service to operate and improve the capital's municipal golf courses
6/21/20
NEWSLETTER
Harbouring ill will
Webb takes the RBC Heritage, Kirk makes a heartwarming comeback, and Watney’s positive test reveals some flaws in the system
6/20/20
ARCHITECTURE
June Mailbag
The team answers your questions on Tobacco Road, city golf, bunker design, and more
6/19/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
6/16/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 RBC Heritage
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 RBC Heritage
6/15/20
NEWSLETTER
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
6/14/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Curious Case of Dave Hill
A story about hand wedges, lawsuits, locker-room brawls, and one of golf's great eccentrics
6/12/20
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Charles Schwab Challenge
6/10/20
NEWSLETTER
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
ARCHITECTURE
School of Golf Architecture, Part 4: Collaboration
How—and by whom—golf courses get built
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
NEWSLETTER
Deere John
The European Tour releases its (very reasonable!) post-pandemic schedule, and the John Deere Classic has been canceled
5/28/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Scott Cartwright of Cal Poly
A story about building a college golf program from the ground up
5/27/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
5/21/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Vanderbilt University Women’s Golf
After an abbreviated season, the Lady Commodores say goodbye to Abbey Carlson
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
5/18/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
An Image of Return
The highlight of the Seminole match, captured on the 1st fairway
5/17/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Build a Caddie Shack
A call to revive one of golf’s greatest institutions
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
5/11/20
ARCHITECTURE
Routing the Ridges: Seminole Golf Club
Donald Ross's savvy, efficient design is one of his best
5/10/20
ARCHITECTURE
More than Migraines
A mother's perseverance
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
5/07/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Georgia State University Men’s Golf
A look at the Panthers' veteran leaders and incoming potential
5/06/20
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
5/06/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Stripe Show from the Short Grass
How wide fairways allow the best ball-strikers to distinguish themselves
5/05/20
ARCHITECTURE
Maylbag
Andy fields a batch of reader questions about golf courses, architecture, and travel
5/04/20
NEWSLETTER
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
5/03/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Return of Ryo?
The trials of a former prodigy
5/01/20
NEWSLETTER
Korn Ferry players get shucked
The PGA Tour announces eligibility plan, Jordan Spieth gets Mutomboed by a spacer, and the LPGA delays its restart
4/30/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Top 25 Pro Golfers Under 25: 2020 Edition
The most promising young players on tour today
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
NEWSLETTER
Feelin’ groovy
The USGA cancels more events, the NCAA makes a reassuring decision, and we flash back to the Age of Plaid
4/25/20
ARCHITECTURE
School of Golf Architecture, Part 3: Tie-Ins
The art of melding a golf course with its surroundings
4/24/20
NEWSLETTER
“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
4/23/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Stanford University Men’s Golf
A look at the 2019 national champions and their abbreviated 2020 season
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
4/16/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Auburn University Women’s Golf
A look at the promising Tigers, their shortened 2020 season, and their azalea-clad future
4/15/20
ARCHITECTURE
Gleneagles Needs Your Help
The struggle to keep a San Francisco stalwart alive
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
NEWSLETTER
Ned Ryerson!
Tiger relives his 2019 Masters triumph, and Jack (unintentionally?) raises questions about the Tour’s summer plans
4/10/20
NEWSLETTER
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
4/09/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Pepperdine University Men’s Golf
A look at the national title-seeking Waves and their abbreviated 2020 season
4/08/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Points taken
An update on women’s events, a dive into the OWGR points leaders of 2020, and a tribute to Bandon Preserve
4/06/20
ARCHITECTURE
Eggsplorations: Grand Rapids
A survey of great, accessible golf in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan
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
4/02/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: University of Texas Men’s Golf
A look at the young, talented Longhorns and their abbreviated 2020 season
4/01/20
NEWSLETTER
Strokes Gained: Social Distance
The Match! Part Deux, another year of eligibility for NCAA golfers, and highlights from recent strokes gained stats
4/01/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf Broadcasts in the COVID-19 Era
How the coronavirus pandemic could lead the PGA Tour to rethink its televised product
3/31/20
ARCHITECTURE
A Neighborhood Nine vs. the Pandemic
Laurelwood Golf Course was on the rise—and then COVID-19 hit
3/30/20
NEWSLETTER
Eggucated guess
What could the fall tournament golf schedule look like? Let’s speculate wildly
3/29/20
ARCHITECTURE
The Up-and-Over
A subtle greenside contour that creates a lot of fun and challenge
3/27/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Credit Hours: Colorado State Men’s Golf
A look at the up-and-coming Rams and their abbreviated 2020 season
3/27/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Ringing empty
The Olympic Games get postponed, UK courses close, and Seamus Golf steps up
3/24/20
ARCHITECTURE
School of Golf Architecture, Part 2: Linksland
The influence of terrain on golf course design
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
3/19/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Bear Apparent
A profile of Hal Sutton
3/18/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Live under pause
Man, that was intense
3/11/20
NEWSLETTER
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
3/10/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Players Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Players Championship
3/09/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
3/04/20
ARCHITECTURE
School of Golf Architecture, Part 1: Place
The concept of place in golf course design
3/03/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational
3/03/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Honda Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Honda Classic
2/26/20
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
Caballero perfecto
Reed wins the Duel of the Gentlemen in Mexico, Hovland joins a distinguished lineage, and the PGL does some press
2/22/20
ARCHITECTURE
The Public Restoration Project: A Preview
Introducing the next phase of Logo Madness
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: WGC-Mexico Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 WGC-Mexico Championship
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
2/11/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Genesis Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Genesis Invitational
2/10/20
NEWSLETTER
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
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
NEWSLETTER
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
1/28/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open
1/27/20
NEWSLETTER
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Farmers Insurance Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Farmers Insurance Open
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 American Express
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 American Express
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
1/14/20
ARCHITECTURE
A Mom-and-Pop Classic: Eagle Springs
How family ownership has preserved the uniqueness of Eagle Springs Golf Resort
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
1/12/20
ARCHITECTURE
To Save a Golf Course
On Normandie Golf Course, scheduled to close tomorrow
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
1/10/20
ARCHITECTURE
Gil Hanse to Develop Master Plans for the Olympic Club and Lake Merced
Hanse Golf Course Design wins contracts at two historic San Francisco clubs
1/08/20
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2020 Sony Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2020 Sony Open
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
1/02/20
ARCHITECTURE
My Favorite 2019 Photos and the Stories Behind Them
A year in images and memories
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
NEWSLETTER
The Firethorny one
Content muses of the 2019 PGA Tour, No. 4: a dark year for Sergio García
12/18/19
NEWSLETTER
Live Under 10%
Content muses of the 2019 PGA Tour, No. 5: from stiffing caddies to grooming lies, the year in Matt Kuchar
12/18/19
ARCHITECTURE
Raising the Course: Old Toccoa Farm
How a former shaper nurtured Dave Axland and Dan Proctor's Georgia design through a fussy infancy
12/16/19
NEWSLETTER
Battle Royal
Team USA stages a comeback, Royal Melbourne and Tiger impress, and “Captain Obnoxious” isn’t here to make friends
12/16/19
ARCHITECTURE
The Must-Sees of Public Golf Architecture in America
A running list of architecturally compelling public golf courses in the U.S.
12/14/19
ARCHITECTURE
Thoughts on the Firmness of Royal Melbourne
What we can learn from the turf conditions at the 2019 Presidents Cup
12/13/19
ARCHITECTURE
Dear Eccentric Billionaire Golf Fans…
A plea for an annual display of the best kind of golf
12/13/19
NEWSLETTER
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
NEWSLETTER
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 RSM Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 RSM Classic
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
11/19/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 18, Muirfield
An analysis of the 18th hole at Muirfield
11/18/19
ARCHITECTURE
Just the Yolk: Should Bunkers Be Intensively Maintained?
The consequences of our expectations for bunker conditions
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Mayakoba Golf Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Mayakoba Golf Classic
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
11/13/19
ARCHITECTURE
Wild Harry Smead: Pine Hills
Pine Hills Country Club and the joyful challenge of severe green contours
11/12/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 17, Woodhall Spa
An analysis of the 17th hole at Woodhall Spa
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
11/05/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 16: “Calamity,” Royal Portrush
An analysis of the 16th hole at Royal Portrush Golf Club (Dunluce Links)
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
11/03/19
ARCHITECTURE
Yale: The Great What-If
The grand design of Yale Golf Course
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 WGC-HSBC Champions
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 WGC-HSBC Champions
10/30/19
NEWSLETTER
Strong Like Stella
The WGC “Meh” in China, the Opposite-Field “Huh?” in Bermuda, and something that’s actually important
10/29/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 15, Swinley Forest
An analysis of the 15th hole at Swinley Forest
10/28/19
NEWSLETTER
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Zozo Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Zozo Championship
10/23/19
NEWSLETTER
Can Hideki win?
Can he?
10/22/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 14: “Long,” The Old Course at St. Andrews
An analysis of the 14th hole, “Long,” at The Old Course
10/21/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Just the Yolk: A U.S. Open Rota?
The U.S. Open rota and the decisive role of course setup
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
ARCHITECTURE
Maxwell’s Muffins
A simple, underused, and rather delicious type of green contour
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 CJ Cup at Nine Bridges
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 CJ Cup
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
10/15/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 13: “Pit,” North Berwick
An analysis of the 13th hole, “Pit,” at North Berwick’s West Links
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Houston Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Houston Open
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
10/08/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 12, The Addington
An analysis of the 12th hole at The Addington Golf Club
10/07/19
ARCHITECTURE
Just the Yolk: “Woke Golf”
The positives and negatives of "woke golf culture"
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
ARCHITECTURE
Just the Yolk: What Makes a Great Green?
Evaluating greens and enjoying the 3rd hole at Eagle Springs
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
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
10/01/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 11, Notts (Hollinwell)
An analysis of the 11th hole at Notts (Hollinwell) Golf Club
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
ARCHITECTURE
The Uncertain Future of Municipal Golf in Louisville
A beloved neighborhood course vs. a city budget shortfall
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Safeway Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Safeway Open
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
9/24/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 10, St. George’s Hill
An analysis of the 10th hole at St. George’s Hills Golf Club
9/23/19
NEWSLETTER
You know I’m all about that bass
Triumph for Bassy, redemption for Willett, and dominance by Nelly
9/23/19
ARCHITECTURE
A Maxwellian Short 4: The 17th at Southern Hills
An in-depth analysis of the 17th hole at Southern Hills Country Club
9/22/19
ARCHITECTURE
Hickory Design
Using vintage equipment to understand vintage golf architecture at Thendara Golf Club
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship
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
9/17/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 9, Royal West Norfolk
An analysis of the 9th hole at Royal West Norfolk Golf Club
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
9/16/19
ARCHITECTURE
The Sultans of the Steam Shovel: Langford & Moreau
A profile of the architectural team of William Langford and Theodore Moreau
9/13/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Flashback Friday: 1979 Ryder Cup
The debut of Team Europe featured a young Seve and a sullen, rebellious pair of Brits
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Military Tribute at The Greenbrier
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Military Tribute at The Greenbrier
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
9/10/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 8: “Postage Stamp,” Royal Troon
An analysis of the 8th hole, the “Postage Stamp,” at Royal Troon Golf Club
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
9/05/19
ARCHITECTURE
The Lost Course: Ojai Valley Inn
The costs of history at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa
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
ARCHITECTURE
The ComMUNIty Project: Doak and Hanse Come on Board in D.C.
Tom Doak and Gil Hanse partner with the National Links Trust in a bid to restore and renovate the municipal golf courses of Washington, D.C.
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Rainbow Road of the Korn Ferry Tour
Why Victoria National, while too hard for the average golfer, will be a great venue for the KFT Championship
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
8/27/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 7, Rye
An analysis of the 7th hole at Rye Golf Club
8/26/19
ARCHITECTURE
How to Survive a Flood: Soule Park
From near-death to rebirth at a municipal golf course in Ojai, California
8/26/19
NEWSLETTER
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
8/22/19
ARCHITECTURE
Two Trees, Many Options: The 14th at Whispering Pines
An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at Whispering Pines Golf Club
8/21/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Tour Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Tour Championship
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
8/20/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 6, Sunningdale New
An analysis of the 6th hole at Sunningdale Golf Club (New Course)
8/19/19
ARCHITECTURE
Into the Wild: Greywalls
Escaping to the Upper Peninsula and the Greywalls Course at Marquette Golf Club
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
8/18/19
NEWSLETTER
Patience, Young Grasshopper
Why we should keep expectations for today's hyped-up Tour rookies in check
8/18/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Combating Bomb and Gouge: A New Proposal
In a world where rollback is unlikely, how could we reintroduce variety and strategy to the pro game?
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 BMW Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 BMW Championship
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
8/13/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 5, Royal Worlington & Newmarket
An analysis of the 5th hole at Royal Worlington & Newmarket Golf Club
8/12/19
ARCHITECTURE
Perry’s Nine
Going back in time at Prairie Dunes Country Club
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
8/08/19
NEWSLETTER
Game of the Week: Hogans
A golf game that rewards Ben Hogan-like ball-striking
8/07/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Northern Trust
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Northern Trust
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
8/06/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 4, St. Enodoc
An analysis of the 4th hole at the Church Course at St. Enodoc Golf Club
8/05/19
ARCHITECTURE
Championship Restoration: Southern Hills
Southern Hills Country Club and the future of championship golf
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
8/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Speed, Speed, Speed!
George Gankas and the arrival of golf's Moneyball era
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
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Wyndham Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Wyndham Championship
7/31/19
NEWSLETTER
Gone with the Wyndham
Previews of the Wyndham Championship, the Women's British Open, and the Ellie Mae Classic
7/30/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 3, Cruden Bay
An analysis of the 3rd hole at Cruden Bay Golf Club
7/29/19
NEWSLETTER
Cal Bearacuda
Brooks stuffs Rory in a locker, Morikawa gets his first, and Jin Young Ko gets her second
7/26/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Flashback Friday: The Origins of the World Golf Championships
How the PGA Tour seized control of international tournament golf
7/26/19
NEWSLETTER
Rahm-com
Rahm rips a new water hazard in TPC Southwind, and Creamer is on the comeback trail at the Evian
7/24/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational
7/24/19
NEWSLETTER
Sweat dreams
Sixty-three of the world's best travel from Portrush to Memphis as the ladies and seniors prepare for majors
7/24/19
ARCHITECTURE
A Golden Age Opportunity: Belmont GC Gets New Life
A report on Henrico County's new commitment to the A. W. Tillinghast-designed Belmont Golf Course
7/23/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 2: “Machrihanish,” Machrihanish
An analysis of the 2nd hole at Machrihanish Golf Club
7/22/19
NEWSLETTER
Come rain or Shane
On a windy, rainy Sunday at the Open, Shane Lowry guts out a six-shot victory
7/22/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Where There’s Smoke…
The need for proper equipment testing in competitive golf
7/21/19
ARCHITECTURE
“Thank You, Mr. Colt”
The pain and pleasure of the ground game at Royal Portrush
7/20/19
NEWSLETTER
Sugar Shane
Lowry breaks away and Schauffele speaks out at the Open as Portrush braces for wild weather
7/19/19
ARCHITECTURE
Praying for Wind
How wind would reveal the brilliance of Royal Portrush's design
7/19/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five Thoughts from Friday at the Open
Westy's chances, Lowry's scrambling, Spieth's slapdashery, and other thoughts on the second round of the 2019 Open Championship
7/19/19
NEWSLETTER
Shawty got low low low Lowry
At Day 2 of the Open, Holmes and Lowry edge ahead of the peloton as golf's biggest stars get dropped
7/18/19
ARCHITECTURE
Fair Portrush
In defense of the "unfair"
7/18/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Six Thoughts from Thursday at the Open
Home games, lag putting, grimaces, and other musings on the first round of the 2019 Open Championship
7/18/19
NEWSLETTER
Yo! Portrush the show
Royal Portrush shines as J. B. Homes sets the pace in the first round of the Open Championship while Tiger and Rory struggle
7/17/19
NEWSLETTER
We talkin’ about practice! Not a game, not a game…
A preview of the 2019 Open Championship
7/16/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK – Hole No. 1: “Railway,” Prestwick
An analysis of the 1st hole at Prestwick Golf Club
7/16/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Open Championship
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Open Championship
7/16/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Major Mailbag: 2019 Open Championship
Andy answers your queries about Royal Portrush, links golf, the schedule, and whether his alarm will be waking you up
7/15/19
NEWSLETTER
Show and Frittelli
Dylan Frittelli does not fear the Deere, Bernd Weisberger has the lowest of many low scores, and... IT'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK!
7/14/19
NEWSLETTER
Grand Hacker
What chess taught me about golf
7/13/19
NEWSLETTER
Introducing Sunday Brunch
A new Fried Egg series
7/12/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Battle at North Berwick: Morris vs. Park
A story about two proud golfing families and one fateful match
7/12/19
NEWSLETTER
Díaz of our lives
Roberto Díaz goes low in Illinois, Matt Kuchar goes low in Scotland, everyone goes low!
7/11/19
NEWSLETTER
Game of the Week: Wolfman
Another game to try when you find yourself in a group of three on the golf course
7/10/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 John Deere Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 John Deere Classic
7/10/19
NEWSLETTER
Big Mitts Alley
A PGA Tour-like substance preps for the fifth major, and a starrier field goes to one of the best neighborhoods in golf
7/09/19
ARCHITECTURE
Eclectic 18 UK: Preamble
Introducing a new Fried Egg series
7/08/19
NEWSLETTER
Call of the wild
Wolff steals DeChambeau's lunch money at the 3M Open, and Rahm dominates Lahinch to win the Irish Open
7/03/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 3M Open
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 3M Open
7/03/19
NEWSLETTER
Ooh la Lahinch
Links season is upon us, and the Irish Open is heading to Lahinch, a course almost too good for professional golf
6/28/19
NEWSLETTER
Dartboard rock city
Low scores at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and the U.S. Senior Open, and an overdue change in the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers
6/27/19
NEWSLETTER
Game of the Week: Nine Point
What to do when you're more than two but fewer than four on the golf course
6/26/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic
Fantasy golf picks for the 2019 Rocket Mortgage Classic
6/26/19
NEWSLETTER
It’s loanly out in space
The PGA Tour returns to Detroit for the inaugural Rocket Mortgage Classic, and the LPGA Tour heads for the sauna known as Arkansas
6/26/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Pace of Play in Pro Golf: The Fried Egg Report
At the U.S. Open, we put Bryson DeChambeau, Kevin Kisner, and Justin Thomas on the clock
6/25/19
ARCHITECTURE
Doak in the Irish Dunes: St. Patrick’s
Tom Doak and Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort to develop St. Patrick's Links on dramatic dunesland
6/24/19
NEWSLETTER
Chezy, Chezy, Chezy just jumped over Jumpman
Hannah Green surprises at the Women's PGA, and Chez Reavie ends a decade-long winning drought
6/24/19
NEWSLETTER
Lash man standing
Nate Lashley notches a feel-good win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, and Steve Stricker dominates the U.S. Senior Open
6/23/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
June Jottings: How Gary Woodland Wins
On Woodland’s stats, Koepka’s presence, Pebble’s setup, and other topical matters
6/21/19
NEWSLETTER
Six pack
Six players lead the Travelers, and Michelle Wie struggles at the Women's PGA
6/21/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Flashback Friday: 2010 Travelers Championship
The curious case of Bubba Watson
6/19/19
NEWSLETTER
Korny headline
The LPGA Tour heads to Minneapolis for a major while the PGA Tour starts back up at the Travelers
6/18/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Travelers Championship
Fantasy picks for the 2019 Travelers Championship
6/17/19
ARCHITECTURE
Little Lido: Nickerson Dunes
A family outing at Nickerson Dunes Pitch & Putt
6/16/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
In Search of the Traditional U.S. Open
When did the U.S. Open become "the toughest test in golf"?
6/15/19
ARCHITECTURE
The First Bounce
The beauty and importance of the thud
6/14/19
NEWSLETTER
Getting their pebbles in a bunch
Justin Rose leads at Pebble Beach through day one
6/14/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf’s Great Barrier: Par
How a simple change could help the golf world stop getting mad about the U.S. Open
6/12/19
ARCHITECTURE
Sidehill Lies and Small Targets: Pebble Beach
Pebble Beach's championship DNA
6/12/19
NEWSLETTER
Quit your beachin’
The world's best players brace for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach
6/11/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 U.S. Open
6/10/19
NEWSLETTER
When it Rheins it pours
Rory McIlroy fires a Sunday 61 to capture the Canadian Open
6/10/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Major Mailbag: 2019 U.S. Open
Andy answers your questions about Pebble Beach, the USGA, Rory Sabbatini, and other important topics
6/09/19
ARCHITECTURE
Secrets in the Slopes: The Fields GC
Mike Young's unsung labor of love in rural Georgia
6/07/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Flashback Friday: 2004 Bell Canadian Open
A diminunitve Canadian, a big Fijian, a slumping Tiger, and the ball that actually changed the ball
6/07/19
NEWSLETTER
Mr. 57
Alex Ross fires 57 at the Dogwood while Keegan Bradley snags the lead in Canada
6/05/19
NEWSLETTER
Fairways, greens, and poutine
The PGA Tour heads north of the border for this year's Canadian Open
6/04/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 RBC Canadian Open
With the Canadian Open back at Hamilton, Paulie has his eye on precision players
6/03/19
NEWSLETTER
Feelin’ so fly like a Lee6
Jeongeun Lee6 captures her first major championship at the US Women's Open
5/31/19
NEWSLETTER
Mission Kimpossible
Ryan Moore leads the Memorial and amateur Gina Kim is in the hunt in Charleston
5/29/19
NEWSLETTER
Jack’s milkshakes bring all the boys to the yard
The Tour heads to the Memorial while the NCAA's down to two teams
5/28/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Memorial Tournament
The Tour heads to Jack's Place where iron play is a premium, here's who Paulie likes.
5/27/19
NEWSLETTER
Na-ty Boy
Kevin Na captures his third win at the Colonial while Brante Law captures her first LPGA title
5/24/19
ARCHITECTURE
May Musings: The Real Effect of Bethpage Black’s Setup
On narrow fairways, Brooks Koepka, an underrated Long Island gem, and other topics
5/24/19
NEWSLETTER
Little boy Dru and the man on the moon
Tony Finau leads the Colonial through one round
5/22/19
NEWSLETTER
Back on the horse(shoe)
The NCAA Women's Championship is down to 4 teams while the Tour gets ready for the 2019 Colonial
5/21/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge
With the Tour at Colonial here's who Paulie likes to thrive.
5/20/19
NEWSLETTER
Despite the whoopsie, #4 for Brooksy
Brooks Koepka captured the 2019 PGA and his 4th major championship at Bethpage winning by two shots
5/18/19
NEWSLETTER
It’s “JANNA-watta-NON-nond”
Brooks Koepka continues his dominance at the PGA while CBS hits new lows
5/17/19
NEWSLETTER
Reckless self-sabotage
Koepka leads through one round of the PGA Championship
5/17/19
NEWSLETTER
Round 2 in the Brooks
Brooks Koepka extended his lead during a record-setting 36 holes of golf at the PGA
5/15/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 PGA Championship
With the season's 2nd major on tap, here's who Paulie likes at Bethpage.
5/15/19
NEWSLETTER
Back on black
It's time for the second major of the season as the world's best head to Bethpage for the PGA Championship
5/14/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reliving the last 11 years of the PGA Championship
Breaking down the most memorable PGA Championships over the last 11 years.
5/13/19
NEWSLETTER
Saw me Kangin’ on the sofa
Sung Kang wins the 2019 Byron Nelson before this week's PGA Championship
5/10/19
NEWSLETTER
Deeeeep in the heart of Texas
Denny McCarthy leads the AT&T Byron Nelson through one round
5/09/19
ARCHITECTURE
Modern Templates: The 7th at Trinity Forest
A look at Coore & Crenshaw's favorite par-5 design
5/08/19
NEWSLETTER
Not their cup of Trinity
The PGA Tour heads to the Coore and Crenshaw designed Trinity Forest
5/07/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 AT&T Byron Nelson
The Tour heads to the Byron Nelson, with a weak field and rain in the forecast here's who Paulie likes
5/03/19
NEWSLETTER
Guess who’s back
Death, taxes, and Rory McIlroy at Quail Hollow
5/01/19
ARCHITECTURE
A Sense of Place: Rustic Canyon
How golf architecture rediscovered the Southern California landscape
5/01/19
NEWSLETTER
May I interest you in the quail?
The PGA Tour heads to Quail Hollow for the 2019 Wells Fargo
4/30/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Wells Fargo Championship
The Tour heads to one of its toughest setups, Paulie likes players with a few key attributes to thrive.
4/29/19
NEWSLETTER
Handymen
Jon Rahm and Ryan Palmer won the Zurich Classic with a dominant alternate shot performance
4/26/19
NEWSLETTER
Bayou deluge
Mullinax and Stallings lead in New Orleans on a wet day
4/24/19
NEWSLETTER
One for the money, two for the show
The PGA Tour heads to New Orleans for its annual two-man competition
4/23/19
ARCHITECTURE
Variety Steals the Show at Wilshire
A look at the Norman MacBeth-designed Wilshire CC, set in the heart of Los Angeles
4/22/19
NEWSLETTER
The Bread Man is in
CT Pan captured his first win at the RBC Heritage
4/19/19
NEWSLETTER
Tartantalizing
Shane Lowry leads in Hilton Head
4/16/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 RBC Heritage
The PGA Tour heads to Harbour Town which caters to a different skill set here's who Paulie likes.
4/15/19
NEWSLETTER
15 and counting
Tiger Woods wins his 15th career major at the 2019 Masters
4/14/19
ARCHITECTURE
The Art Behind Augusta’s Roars
Focal points in Alister MacKenzie's routings
4/14/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Worth the wait
Growing up a Tiger fan without actually seeing him win majors was incredibly frustrating. The 2019 Masters changed that.
4/13/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Down with Mystique
Tracking shots and puncturing Augusta's veil
4/13/19
ARCHITECTURE
Bunkerless and Brilliant: The 14th at Augusta National
An analysis of the most underrated hole on the back nine of the Masters venue
4/13/19
NEWSLETTER
The slide tackle
Tiger surges at the Masters despite an over-zealous security guard
4/13/19
NEWSLETTER
Meow
Francesco Molinari leads the Masters while Tiger Woods and Tony Finau lurk two shots back
4/12/19
NEWSLETTER
The naked truth
Brooks and Bryson lead through one round at Augusta
4/11/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Raising the Bar: Streaming the 2019 Masters
The day Augusta National Golf Club changed golf coverage
4/10/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Masters
It's the biggest week of the year for fantasy golf, here's who Paulie likes at Augusta.
4/10/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Four longshots we love for the 2019 Masters
Looking for some under the radar guys for the Masters? Here are some names we think have a chance to compete at Augusta
4/10/19
NEWSLETTER
Feeling Woosey
Our full preview of the 2019 Masters
4/09/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Drafting the 2019 Masters
With so many players seemingly ready to win this week, Andy and Will take turns drafting players they would want on their teams.
4/08/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
All-Time Masters Strokes Gained Leaders
A look at the best Masters performers through the years.
4/08/19
NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the Kup Show
Jennifer Kupcho wins the ANWA while Corey Connors goes from Monday qualifying to the Masters
4/05/19
NEWSLETTER
A new era
Tomorrow the first-ever Augusta National Women's Amateur will hit Augusta National
4/05/19
ARCHITECTURE
Home Cookin’ at the Aiken Golf Club
The story of Aiken GC and Jim McNair's homespun renovation
4/03/19
NEWSLETTER
Big petro week
The PGA Tour gears up for the Valero while the women have their first major and the launch of the ANWA
4/02/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Valero Texas Open
Paulie expects ball-striking to reign supreme this week at the 2019 Valero Open
4/01/19
NEWSLETTER
The matchress king
Kevin Kisner wins the WGC Match Play over Matt Kuchar who had another eventful weekend
3/31/19
ARCHITECTURE
An American in Belfast: Royal Portrush vs. Royal County Down
A competitive golfer discovers the joys of the links in Northern Ireland
3/29/19
NEWSLETTER
Bush league
Day 3 of the WGC Match Play will decide who gets to the final 16, while the European Tour is in India
3/27/19
NEWSLETTER
Why the longhorn
The Tour heads to Austin for this year's WGC Match Play
3/25/19
NEWSLETTER
Better call Paul
Paul Casey topped the bunched leaderboard to repeat at the Valspar
3/22/19
NEWSLETTER
S.S. Bucket
Joel Dahmen and Sepp Straka lead in Tampa
3/21/19
NEWSLETTER
The Golf, the Gulf, and the Wolff
The Tour heads to the Valspar while Matthew Wolff collects his 5th win
3/19/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Valspar Championship
Precise players are rewareded at the Copperhead course, here's who Paulie likes at the 2019 Valspar Championship
3/18/19
NEWSLETTER
Return of the Mac
Rory McIlroy puts together a late round surge to win the 2019 Players Championship
3/15/19
NEWSLETTER
Boaty McBoatface
Tommy Fleetwood and Keegan Bradley lead at -7 despite a heavy breeze at TPC
3/14/19
ARCHITECTURE
Slope and Firmness: The Drivable Par 4 Recipe
An analysis of the 12th at TPC Sawgrass
3/13/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Players Championship
Here's who Paulie likes at TPC Sawgrass
3/13/19
NEWSLETTER
The golden goose
The PGA Tour preps for their "Gold Standard" at TPC Sawgrass
3/12/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Uncertain Sawgrass: A Statistical Look at Course History and the Players Championship
A data-driven look at TPC Sawgrass
3/11/19
NEWSLETTER
Sweater weather
Francesco Molinari shot a final round 64 to surge to an Arnold Palmer win
3/11/19
ARCHITECTURE
Raynor’s Major Stage: Country Club of Charleston
A look at the Seth Raynor designed Country Club of Charleston, host of the 2019 U.S. Women's Open.
3/08/19
NEWSLETTER
Net 68
Rafa Cabrera Bello leads through one round at the API while Phil faults at the net
3/07/19
ARCHITECTURE
Broad Strokes and Fine Details: Essex County
An in-depth profile of the creation and restoration of the Donald Ross designed Essex County Club
3/06/19
NEWSLETTER
There are only two ways to injure your neck
The Tour heads to Bay Hill for this year's Arnold Palmer Invitational
3/05/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mid and long iron play is a stat that Paulie is keying in on this week at the Arnold Palmer.
3/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Mitch, don’t kill my vibe
Keith Mitchell claims his first PGA Tour title over Rickie Fowler and Brooks Koepka
2/28/19
ARCHITECTURE
Climbing the Hill: Calusa Pines
An in-depth look into the creation of the Hurdzan/Fry-designed Calusa Pines Golf Club
2/27/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Honda Classic
With a weaker field than normal, here's who Paulie likes at this week's 2019 Honda Classic.
2/27/19
NEWSLETTER
The rub of Jupiter
The PGA Tour heads to Jupiter, Florida for this year's Honda Classic. Here's your full preview.
2/26/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tiger’s Legacy
The Big Cat's mark on the game.
2/25/19
NEWSLETTER
Dust another WGC
Dustin Johnson put together a dominant performance in Mexico capturing his 20th PGA Tour victory
2/22/19
NEWSLETTER
Hearing Rors
Rory McIlroy leads the WGC Mexico by one shot over Dustin Johnson through one round
2/20/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 WGC-Mexico & Puerto Rico Open
The Tour heads to Mexico and Puerto Rico, here's who Paulie likes for Draftkings and one and done leagues.
2/20/19
NEWSLETTER
South of the border, north of the knee
The Tour heads to Mexico and Puerto Rico for double-barrel action
2/19/19
ARCHITECTURE
Golf on a Step of the Stairs: Sand Hollow
A look at the jaw-dropping back nine at Sand Hollow Resort’s Championship Course
2/18/19
NEWSLETTER
A rain delay of the human variety
JB Holmes captured the Genesis but slow play reigned supreme at Riviera
2/15/19
NEWSLETTER
Missed a putt for 16
Rain steals the show in LA while Ben DeArmond cards a 17 on a hole at the Suncoast Classic
2/14/19
ARCHITECTURE
Andy Staples to Develop Master Plan for Olympia Fields
Olympia Fields C.C. has selected architect Andy Staples to create a master plan for a renovation of the South Course
2/13/19
NEWSLETTER
California love
The PGA tour heads to Riviera for the close of the west coast swing
2/12/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Genesis Open
With the PGA Tour heading to a wet Riviera, Paulie is looking at a few longer hitters.
2/11/19
NEWSLETTER
Now, you will go to sleep or I will put you to sleep
Phil Mickelson leads with two to go at Pebble Bach
2/08/19
NEWSLETTER
A ball in hand is worth two on the beach
Brian Gay and Scott Langley lead at Pebble Beach
2/06/19
NEWSLETTER
Clambaked from scratch
The PGA Tour heads to Pebble Beach for the annual Crosby Clambake
2/06/19
ARCHITECTURE
The Other Former Clambake Venue: Poppy Hills
Once called "Sloppy Poppy," the NCGA and RTJ II have reworked Poppy Hills Golf Course into one of Monterey's best values
2/05/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Pebble Beach Pro-Am
With the PGA Tour heading to a rain-soaked Pebble Beach, Paulie is looking at some players with stellar short games.
2/04/19
NEWSLETTER
Orange you glad he won?
Rickie Fowler captures the Waste Management Open while Dustin Johnson wins in Saudi Arabia
2/01/19
NEWSLETTER
The pack and the Wolff
Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler sit atop the Waste Management but Matthew Wolff stole the show
1/30/19
NEWSLETTER
The calm before the hangover
The Tour heads to Scottsdale for the Waste Management while the European Tour heads to Saudi Arabia
1/29/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Waste Management Open
Paulie like bombers and precise iron players at the Waste Management.
1/28/19
NEWSLETTER
We Goochi
Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau each collect wins while Adam Scott puts together a strong tournament
1/28/19
ARCHITECTURE
It’s Never Sunny in Philadelphia
Recounting a trip around the Philadelphia area, exploring its public golf offering.
1/25/19
NEWSLETTER
Can you pass me a piece of Ghim?
John Rahm leads at Torrey with Rose and Ghim just one back
1/23/19
NEWSLETTER
Brooks’ th thong thong thong thong
Tiger and many of golf's stars get ready for Torrey Pines
1/22/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
January Mailbag – Part 2
What player island I am buying next to what will be the drama in the 2019 U.S. Open, here's part two of our January Mailbag
1/22/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Farmers Insurance Open
With the PGA Tour at Torrey Pines, Paulie eyes some of the longer players.
1/21/19
NEWSLETTER
Long story short
Adam Long claims his first PGA Tour title with a birdie on the final hole
1/21/19
ARCHITECTURE
January Mailbag – Part 1
Answers to your most pressing questions from architecture to worse for the wear.
1/18/19
NEWSLETTER
La Quinta and La Maquina, livin’ la vida loca
Phil flirts with 59 while Marty Dou wins on the Web.com
1/17/19
ARCHITECTURE
A Classic Restored: Philadelphia Cricket Club
An in-depth profile of the A.W. Tillinghast designed Wissahickon course at Philadelphia Cricket Club
1/16/19
NEWSLETTER
Dou Boy Fresh
1/16/19
ARCHITECTURE
Browner Pastures: Brough Creek National
The tradition of pasture golf and the founding of the backyard club Brough Creek National
1/15/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Desert Classic
A look at who Paulie likes this week in the Desert
1/14/19
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 11: Degrees of Intervention
A discussion with leading architects about the spectrum from minimal to maximal site interventions
1/14/19
NEWSLETTER
$3K-uchar?
Matt Kuchar wins his second title of the 2018-2019 season amid a caddy controversy
1/13/19
ARCHITECTURE
Golf and the Craft Culture
A look at how craft-oriented consumers and social media are combining to bring about the second Golden Age
1/11/19
NEWSLETTER
The maple leaf amongst palm trees
Adam Svennson leads the Sony Open through one round
1/09/19
ARCHITECTURE
A True Chinese Links: Yangtze Dunes
An in-depth look at how OCCM's renovation of Yangtze Dunes fits into the Chinese golf landscape
1/09/19
NEWSLETTER
Sony deep in the water somewhere
The PGA Tour heads to Honolulu for the 2019 Sentry Open
1/08/19
ARCHITECTURE
The ComMUNIty Project: A Brief History of Municipal Golf in D.C.
A look at the history of city planning in Washington D.C. and how golf became a centerpiece of the city.
1/08/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2019 Sony Open
1/05/19
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Architecture: Past, Present, and Future
A detailed review of the latest golf course architecture book to hit shelves Keith Cutten's The Evolution of Golf Course Design
1/04/19
NEWSLETTER
New year, same #Gainz
Kevin Tway leads the Sentry TOC through one round while the new rules steal the show.
1/03/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The new kids on the block: eight rookies to watch
A look at some of the promising rookies on the PGA Tour in 2019
1/02/19
ARCHITECTURE
The ComMUNIty Project: The High Stakes of Municipal Golf Design
A look at the importance of golf course design for municipalities and an introduction of a new series.
1/02/19
NEWSLETTER
Lei of the island
The PGA Tour kicks off 2019 in Hawaii at the Sentry Tournament of Champions
1/01/19
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions
The 2019 PGA Tour schedule kicks off with the Sentry Tournament of Champions, here's who Paulie likes at Kapalua
12/22/18
ARCHITECTURE
Olympia Fields to host the 2020 BMW Championship
Olympia Fields is set to host the PGA Tour's 2020 BMW Championship
12/22/18
ARCHITECTURE
Congressional and Olympia Fields let go of Keith Foster, open architect search
Congressional & Olympia Fields let go of architect Keith Foster following guilty plea.
12/18/18
ARCHITECTURE
A Helping Hand: Mammoth Dunes
A look into the playability of the David McLay Kidd designed Mammoth Dunes
12/17/18
NEWSLETTER
Poom goes the dynamite
A slow weekend in golf was capped by David Lipsky winning the Alfred Dunhill and Poom taking home the Indonesian Masters.
12/13/18
ARCHITECTURE
Michigan’s Hidden Gem: Diamond Springs
One of the best values and public golf courses in the country is little known Diamond Springs, a Mike DeVries design.
12/12/18
NEWSLETTER
Honorable mention
The European Tour tees it up in South Africa while Brooks gets snubbed again.
12/11/18
ARCHITECTURE
America’s next great golf resort: Sand Valley
An in-depth look at the evolution of the Sand Valley Resort
12/10/18
NEWSLETTER
Be the ball, Danny
Web.com Tour Q-School headlines the weekend action in golf
12/09/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Primed for a breakout: Eight players to break out in 2019
Looking for players primed for a big 2019? Here's who we like to have breakout campaigns in the new year.
12/07/18
NEWSLETTER
I got my lunch packed up, my boots tied tight
The Web.com Tour's Q-School is in session, here's who is lighting it up in Arizona.
12/05/18
NEWSLETTER
The model FKA the Shark
Some of the world's best head to Florida for the QBE Shootout while the PGA Tour mulls a new system to reward college stars
12/04/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Forever young
Thoughts on the PGA Tour exploring a program to guarantee professional starts for college golf's stars.
12/03/18
NEWSLETTER
Thumbs up
John Rahm takes home the Hero after a scintillating final round.
12/03/18
ARCHITECTURE
Max fun factor: Ballyneal Golf Club
A look at what makes the Tom Doak designed Ballyneal so fun to play
11/30/18
NEWSLETTER
Oh Patrick, my Patrick
Patrick Cantlay and Patrick Reed lead at the Hero while the latter made headlines again for Ryder Cup comments.
11/28/18
NEWSLETTER
We ride
A preview of the Hero World Challenge
11/28/18
ARCHITECTURE
Tom Doak to renovate Houston’s Memorial Park
Renaissance Golf Design set to redesign Houston's popular municipal course Memorial Park, which hopes to host the 2020 Houston Open
11/27/18
ARCHITECTURE
Bang for Your Buck
The Fried Egg guide to architecturally interesting, fun, affordable golf courses
11/26/18
NEWSLETTER
Choi to the world
We recap an exciting weekend in golf, from The Match to the Casio World Open to the 2018 World Cup of Golf.
11/21/18
NEWSLETTER
Like it’s $19.99
Tiger and Phil get set for The Match while the World Cup of Golf kicks off in Melbourne, Australia.
11/19/18
NEWSLETTER
Danny’s Ancer to CH3
Charles Howell III wins the RSM Classic, Abraham Ancer wins the Australian Open, and we take a deep dive into the 13th at Medinah.
11/16/18
NEWSLETTER
Sea H3
Charles Howell III leads through one round of the RSM Classic while Jordan Smith and Adrian Otaegui lead the Dubai Desert Classic.
11/15/18
ARCHITECTURE
Options abound: The 13th at Medinah Course One
An in-depth analysis of the 13th hole at Medinah C.C. Course One
11/14/18
NEWSLETTER
Ain’t no lie, baby, Dubai bye bye
The PGA Tour heads to Sea Island for its final fall event while the European Tour closes out its season with the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
11/13/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 RSM Classic
The Tour heads to Sea Island for the 2018 RSM Classic, here's who Paulie likes.
11/12/18
NEWSLETTER
Westy’s world
Kuchar wins the 2018 Mayakoba Classic while Lee Westwood takes home his first European Tour title since 2014 at the Nedbank.
11/09/18
NEWSLETTER
The Mayakoba cavemen
Matt Kuchar, Kramer Hickok and Dominic Bozzelli lead the Mayakoba Golf Classic through one round, but 15 players are close on their tail.
11/08/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Three Schools of Golf Course Design
Thoughts on penal, strategic, and heroic golf course architecture
11/07/18
NEWSLETTER
Mayakoba itches again
The Tour heads to Mexico for the Mayakoba Golf Classic, the Europeans take on Gary Player’s event in South Africa, and Will Knights draws comparisons between college golf and the NBA.
11/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Oklahoma State Warriors
The 2018 fall college golf season is pretty much in the books. Will Knights breaks down the action and compares teams to NBA squads.
11/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Mayakoba
A look at who Paulie likes for the 2018 Mayakoba
11/05/18
NEWSLETTER
Bry-sin city
Bryson wins the Shriners Hospital for Children Open, Justin Rose reclaims the #1 spot in the world rankings, and we take a look at the tremendous back 9 of Monterey’s Pacific Grove.
11/04/18
ARCHITECTURE
Monterey’s Local Links: Pacific Grove
In praise of the back nine at Pacific Grove Golf Links
11/02/18
NEWSLETTER
Breaking the fiberglass ceiling
Peter Uihlein leads the Shriners while Bryson makes headlines for his plans to putt with the flagstick in.
11/01/18
NEWSLETTER
Shriners, dine-ins, and drives
The PGA Tour heads to the Shriners in Las Vegas, the European Tour heads to Turkey, and we take a look at the par-4 12th at Prairie Dunes.
10/30/18
ARCHITECTURE
Trees or no trees?: The 12th at Prairie Dunes
An in-depth look at the 12th hole at Prairie Dunes Country Club
10/30/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Shriners
See who Paulie likes in Vegas
10/29/18
NEWSLETTER
Long hitter, the Lama
Schauffele wins in China while Cameron Champ takes home his first win at Sanderson Farms in Mississippi.
10/26/18
NEWSLETTER
She don’t want a chump, baby want a champ
Big Tabernacle Tony Finau leads through two rounds in China while the shortest hitter on the PGA Tour (Cameron Champ) leads at the Sanderson Farms.
10/24/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 HSBC WGC & Sanderson Farms Championship
With two tournaments on the docket, here’s who Paulie likes in China and Mississippi
10/22/18
NEWSLETTER
9 bridges, 1 cup
In a strange turn of events, Brooks Koepka won a regular PGA Tour event on Sunday.
10/21/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Leven
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Leven template
10/19/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Redan Redux
A history and analysis of modern Redan holes built by Tom Doak, Coore & Crenshaw, and others
10/19/18
NEWSLETTER
Very handsome… I mean Berry Henson
Through two rounds in South Korea, Scott Piercy leads the CJ Cup after a second round 65.
10/18/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Golden Age Redans
A history and analysis of the Redans built by Golden Age greats such as Donald Ross, A. W. Tillinghast, and others
10/17/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Biarritz Redux
The use of C. B. Macdonald's Biarritz template in modern architecture
10/17/18
NEWSLETTER
One bridge short
Previewing the CJ Cup and the Euro Tour in Spain.
10/16/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 CJ Cup
The PGA Tour heads to Geju Island for the limited field CJ Cup, here’s who Paulie likes.
10/15/18
NEWSLETTER
Marky Marc and the pep band
Marc Leishman is your 2nd winner of the 2018-2019 PGA Tour season.
10/14/18
ARCHITECTURE
17×3: The Sandbox
A visit to Coore & Crenshaw's par-3 course at Sand Valley Golf Resort
10/12/18
NEWSLETTER
Woodland’s Leish
Marc Leishman and Gary Woodland hold the lead through two rounds at TPC Kuala Lumpur.
10/10/18
NEWSLETTER
C.I.M.B.
The PGA Tour heads to Malaysia for the Asian swing and Will puts a spin on the typical newsletter. 50 Cent fans inquire within.
10/09/18
ARCHITECTURE
Leading the charge for restoration: Cedar Rapids
The restoration of Donald Ross-designed Cedar Rapids Country Club
10/09/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 CIMB Classic
Paulie's Picks: 2018 CIMB Classic
10/08/18
NEWSLETTER
Pumping iron and wine
Kevin Tway gets it done at the Safeway Open.
10/07/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Boldest Value in Golf: Lawsonia Links
Exploring Langford and Moreau's bold design at Lawsonia Links
10/05/18
NEWSLETTER
New year, new me
Sepp Straka is your first-round leader at the Safeway Open
10/03/18
NEWSLETTER
Fight night
American golf is imploding, St. Andrews is back, and the women take on the UL International Crown.
10/02/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Safeway Open
Looking for picks? Here’s who Paulie likes at Silverado.
10/01/18
NEWSLETTER
Merlot Point
Team Europe defeats Team USA 17.5 to 10.5 in the 2018 Ryder Cup.
9/29/18
ARCHITECTURE
Power outage: How Le Golf National has stunted the Americans’ strength
At Le Golf National, accuracy is king and it’s causing America problems.
9/28/18
NEWSLETTER
They are who we thought they were
Recap and analysis of the Day 1 of the 2019 Ryder Cup
9/26/18
NEWSLETTER
Watch me sip, chardonnay-nay
Bienvenue à la Ryder Cup.
9/24/18
NEWSLETTER
80 and counting…
Tiger Woods completed his comeback and won for the 80th time at the 2018 Tour Championship.
9/24/18
ARCHITECTURE
Alison Lives: Knollwood Club
The architectural and competitive history of C. H. Alison's Knollwood Club
9/18/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Tour Championship
Paulie has a few DraftKings picks and some strategic advice for one and done players.
9/17/18
ARCHITECTURE
The depth of Philly’s bench: Huntingdon Valley
The restoration of the William Flynn-designed Huntingdon Valley Country Club
9/16/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Mythical Championship
Laz Versalles takes us to a different golf world where the greatest championship of all-time takes place
9/13/18
ARCHITECTURE
A Rossy Vacation: Lulu
A visit to Donald Ross's revitalized Lulu Country Club
9/11/18
ARCHITECTURE
Bang for your Buck: Massachusetts
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Massachusetts
9/05/18
ARCHITECTURE
Doak’s inland innovation: Sedge Valley
An update on the plan to build a fourth course at Sand Valley Resort
9/04/18
ARCHITECTURE
A Tale of Two Nines: Arcadia Bluffs South
Assessing the South Course at Arcadia Bluffs
9/04/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 BMW Championship
The Tour heads to the classic and newly restored Aronimink. Here’s who Paulie likes.
9/03/18
ARCHITECTURE
Restoring the Mink
A look at Hanse Golf Design's restoration of Donald Ross's Aronimink Golf Club
8/29/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Players vs. Centerline Bunkers: The 12th at TPC Boston
The PGA Tour bows to player complaints
8/29/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Dell Technologies Championship
With the season winding down, here’s who Paulie likes in Boston.
8/26/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
When we were young
The world’s best golfers are getting younger. Here are the numbers and possible implications.
8/23/18
ARCHITECTURE
Right or left?: The 2nd at Streamsong Black
An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Streamsong Black
8/23/18
ARCHITECTURE
History and competition: Wykagyl
A visit to Wykagyl Country Club with Jon Cavalier
8/21/18
ARCHITECTURE
Eggsplorations: NorCal
A survey of great, accessible golf in Northern California
8/21/18
ARCHITECTURE
A Tillinghast Trio: Ridgewood
A brief profile of the 27-hole A.W. Tillinghast design at the Ridgewood Country Club
8/21/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Northern Trust Open
Looking for picks from this week’s Northern Trust, here’s who Paulie likes.
8/20/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Things I like/dislike: 2018 U.S. Amateur
Thoughts from the 2018 U.S. Amateur.
8/19/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Return of the Punchbowl
A look into the resurgence of the punchbowl in modern design
8/16/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
237 Days: Preparing for Augusta
With 237 days until the next major, Will Knights has a list of dates to look forward to.
8/15/18
ARCHITECTURE
Short work with Tyler: Skokie
An update on Tyler Rae's short course at Skokie Country Club
8/14/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Wyndham Championship
Looking for picks for the regular season finale, here’s who Paulie likes.
8/12/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Crowd-shopping: The PGA’s move to May
Making sense of the PGA’s move to May and venue selection
8/11/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The glass half full: Five exciting things at the 2018 PGA
Here are 5 things to like from the 2018 PGA Championship
8/07/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Jones family legacy: Bellerive
A look at the Jones family design philosophy at Bellerive Country Club
8/07/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 PGA Championship
With an extremely soft golf course, here’s who Paulie likes at Bellerive.
8/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 PGA Championship: Implications of a win
There are loads of storylines for this year’s PGA Championship at Bellerive, here’s a rundown of the big ones
8/05/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 PGA Championship: Six sleepers to watch
Looking for some longshots for the 2018 PGA Championship? Here are six to take a closer look at
8/05/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Twenty holes with Cole Hammer and Brandon Wu
Cole Hammer defeated Davis Riley to capture the Western Amateur title, but his semi-final match with Brandon Wu was something special
7/31/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 WGC Bridgestone
With a great deal of course history, here’s who Paulie likes at Firestone.
7/24/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 RBC Canadian Open
Paulie likes some long ball hitters at Glen Abbey for the 2018 RBC Heritage Open.
7/23/18
NEWSLETTER
Frank the Tank
Francesco Molinari wins the 2018 Open Championship at Carnoustie.
7/23/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The good, the bad, and the ugly: 2018 Open Championship
From Carnoustie to blade collars to the upcoming schedule, the good, the bad and the ugly. Thoughts from the Open Championship
7/19/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Open Observations: Round 1
Thoughts and observations from round 1 at Carnoustie
7/17/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reliving the past 11 years of Open Championships
Take a trip down memory lane and remember the past 11 years of Open Championship drama
7/17/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 Open Championship: Tee times and storylines to watch
Here are the tee times and storylines to watch at this week’s Open Championship
7/17/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Open Championship
Looking for picks for Draftkings and one-and-done leagues for the 2018 Open Championship? Paulie has you covered.
7/14/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 U.S. Senior Women’s Open: Things I like/don’t like
Commentary on the inaugural U.S. Senior Women’s Open, Chicago Golf Club and more.
7/12/18
ARCHITECTURE
Living the American green: Cal Club’s Javier Campos
A conversation with Javier Campos, Golf Course Superintendent at Cal Club
7/11/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 John Deere Classic
Paulie is zeroing on approach and putting this week at the John Deere Classic.
7/08/18
ARCHITECTURE
Secrets from Chicago Golf Club
A look into the storied history of Chicago Golf Club with club historian John Moran
7/03/18
ARCHITECTURE
Discovering template golf: Lookout Mountain
An exploration of the template designs at Seth Raynor's Lookout Mountain Golf Club
7/03/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Greenbrier
The tour heads to C.B. Macdonald designed Old White, here’s who Paulie likes at the classic design.
6/26/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 The National
Coming off two winners in a row, Paulie likes iron play and a few big names at this week’s The National
6/24/18
ARCHITECTURE
Bang for your Buck: Michigan
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Michigan
6/24/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The curious case of Hosung Choi
Why we can't get enough of this Asian Tour player
6/20/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Where they’re from
Ever wonder where the best golfers come from? Here’s the answer.
6/19/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 U.S. Open: Things I like/don’t like
Here’s what I have to say about the 2018 U.S. Open
6/19/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Travelers Championship
The PGA Tour heads to Connecticut and Paulie is zeroing in on players that excel from 100-150 yards.
6/14/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Get to know the amateurs in the 2018 U.S. Open
We all know the big names at this year’s U.S. Open, but what about the amateurs?
6/14/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Get to know the ams in the 2018 U.S. Open
We all know the big names at this year’s U.S. Open, but what about the amateurs?
6/13/18
ARCHITECTURE
The skinny on Shinny: Part III – Key holes
A look at the key holes for the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
6/12/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 U.S. Open
Paulie is zeroing in on a few players he feels are flying under the radar for this week’s U.S. Open
6/12/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five longshots for the 2018 U.S. Open
Looking for a few longshots at this week’s 2018 U.S. Open? Here are a few names that could surprise this week at Shinnecock Hills
6/11/18
ARCHITECTURE
The skinny on Shinny: Part II – The restoration
A look at the restoration of William Flynn's Shinnecock Hills
6/10/18
ARCHITECTURE
The skinny on Shinny: Part I – The class
A look at what makes Shinnecock Hills the class of American golf
6/08/18
ARCHITECTURE
An evidence-based restoration: Rolling Green
An update on the renovation of Rolling Green by Keith Rhebb and Riley Johns
6/08/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reliving the last 11 Years of the U.S. Open
Take a stroll down memory lane as we rank the past 11 U.S. Open Championships
6/05/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 FedEx St. Jude Classic
The Tour heads to TPC Southwind and Paulie likes the elite iron players.
5/31/18
ARCHITECTURE
The Bunker That Changed Golf: The 4th at Woking
An in-depth look at the beginning of strategic architecture at Woking Golf Club
5/29/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Memorial Tournament
Here’s who Paulie likes to tackle Muirfield Village.
5/28/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Hidden talents on the PGA Tour
We often hear about a player’s single skill, but what goes overlooked? Will Knights takes a look at some of the world’s best players' underrated attributes
5/27/18
ARCHITECTURE
Bang for your Buck: Wisconsin
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Wisconsin
5/24/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Men’s NCAA Championship preview
It is time for the men’s NCAA Championship. See who you should be watching for this week at Karsten Creek!
5/24/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Men’s NCAA Championship preview
It is time for the men’s NCAA Championship. See who you should be watching for this week at Karsten Creek!
5/23/18
ARCHITECTURE
An exciting makeover: Olympia Fields
An update on the renovation of Olympia Fields by Keith Foster
5/22/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Fort Worth Invitational
The PGA Tour heads to the historic Colonial C.C. in Fort Worth, here’s who Paulie likes.
5/17/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
NCAA Regionals recap
The NCAA Championship field is set. See which teams will be fighting for the National Championship at Karsten Creek
5/15/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson
Paulie's Picks: 2018 AT&T Byron Nelson
5/14/18
ARCHITECTURE
A Different Test: Trinity Forest
A look at the architecture of the Coore & Crenshaw designed Trinity Forest Golf Club
5/08/18
ARCHITECTURE
Bang for your Buck: Illinois
A guide to affordable and architecturally interesting golf courses in Illinois
5/08/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 PLAYERS Championship
With a deep field and a tough course, Paulie is zeroing in on players with strong iron play and patience
5/01/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Wells Fargo Championship
Looking for players for this week’s Wells Fargo? Paulie is favoring the bombers
4/29/18
ARCHITECTURE
Championship chops: The 8th at Pinehurst No. 2
An in-depth analysis of the 8th hole at Pinehurst No. 2
4/22/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Stats for success: A look at the 2018 Zurich Classic
It’s the second year of the Zurich Classic. Paulie dove into the stats to pull out some common themes for success at TPC Louisiana
4/19/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 Men’s Conference Championship preview
It's time for the postseason in college golf. Conference tournaments are underway. Here's what you need to know about the regular season and a look ahead
4/18/18
ARCHITECTURE
How Augusta National Has Evolved
Reviewing 21st-century changes at the home of the Masters
4/17/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Valero Texas Open
With a weaker field and a tough golf course, here's who Paulie likes to shine in San Antonio
4/10/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 RBC Heritage
With the Tour heading to Harbour Town's unique setup, Paulie has zero'd in on players with a certain skillset for his RBC Heritage picks
4/05/18
ARCHITECTURE
A Georgia Peach: No. 3 at Augusta National
An in-depth analysis of the third hole at Augusta National Golf Club
4/01/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Masters
It's the biggest week of the golf season and Paulie has advice for DraftKings and one and done leagues
4/01/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 Masters: Five sleepers to watch
Looking for a few Masters sleepers who could contend at this week's Masters? Here are five to keep your eye on
4/01/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Renaming the Holes at Augusta National
Augusta National's holes are named after plants on the property, but what if the names were based on history instead?
3/28/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nine Masters storylines to watch
The 2018 Masters at Augusta National is right around the corner. This year's event is the most anticipated in some time with dozens of players capable of winning the Green Jacket. Our storylines to watch.
3/27/18
ARCHITECTURE
#HoustonStrong: Golf Club of Houston
An update on the road back from disaster at Golf Club of Houston
3/27/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Houston Open
With Augusta looming, Paulie likes some smaller named players at this week's Houston Open
3/25/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
10 things I like and don’t like: WGC-Dell Match Play edition
It's a love-hate relationship after a week at the WGC-Dell Match Play
3/23/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Reliving the last 11 years of the Masters
A trip down memory lane, recapping and remembering the last ten Masters
3/21/18
ARCHITECTURE
Strategic theater: The 13th at Austin
An in-depth analysis of the 13th hole at Austin Country Club
3/20/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 WGC-Dell Match Play & Corales Punta Cana
It's a double header this week with the WGC-Dell Match Play and the Corales Punta Cana. Here's who Paulie likes for each in DraftKings and One-and-done
3/15/18
ARCHITECTURE
Long or short?: The 5th at Cal Club
An in-depth analysis of the 5th hole at California Golf Club of San Francisco
3/13/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational
Bay Hill calls for good iron play, with a stout field here's who Paulie likes
3/13/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The path most traveled
The road to the PGA Tour is a long and winding one for most golfers.
3/08/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Game of the Week: The Masters
The Masters offers a great game to play with friends of varying skill levels. Ideal for groups of four or five but also feasible with smaller groups.
3/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Get to know Beau
Five facts about rising PGA Tour player Beau Hossler.
3/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Valspar Championship
The Tour heads to one of the toughest tests, Innisbrook, where ball-striking will be a premium
3/04/18
ARCHITECTURE
Adapt & Survive: The reality of municipal golf
A look into the future of municipal golf at Lake Bluff GC and beyond
3/04/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2018 February report card: College golf
Need a rundown on February's college golf action? Will Knights has you covered.
3/04/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
February report card
Need a rundown on February's college golf action? Will Knights has you covered.
2/27/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 WGC-Mexico
With little course history, Paulie has a few keys factors he is looking at for his picks
2/25/18
ARCHITECTURE
Rolling forward: Revolutionizing golf course maintenance
A look at the robot mowers revolutionizing maintenance at Cal Club
2/22/18
ARCHITECTURE
What could be: The 2nd at Northwood
An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Northwood Golf Club
2/22/18
ARCHITECTURE
Intoxicating Bones: Northwood Golf Club
A visit to the Alister MacKenzie designed Northwood G.C.
2/20/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Honda Classic
The Tour heads to Southeast Florida where bermuda grass and wind take centerstage. Paulie likes some high-end ball-strikers to succeed at PGA National
2/18/18
ARCHITECTURE
Bringing Showtime Back: The 10th at Riviera
An in-depth analysis of the 10th hole at Riviera Country Club
2/16/18
ARCHITECTURE
Game of the Week: The Card Game
A simple and fun game to play on the golf course with four or more players. The Card Game is sure to make for an enjoyable round with friends.
2/13/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Genesis Open
This week's Genesis features a stout field and one of golf's best courses. Here's who Paulie likes to thrive at Riviera
2/11/18
ARCHITECTURE
Judging a scorecard by its cover
Logo bingo? Will Knights dives into the best and worst logos in golf
2/09/18
ARCHITECTURE
A simple change: The 7th at Pebble Beach
An in-depth analysis of the 7th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links
2/07/18
ARCHITECTURE
Game of the Week: The Calvin Peete Game
A golf game for a group of 3 that pays homage to the straightest driver of the golf ball in history, Calvin Peete.
2/07/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The college golf roundup
The 2018 Spring College Golf season is upon us. Will Knights recaps the fall season and previews the spring
2/06/18
ARCHITECTURE
Mailbag: Hickory Clubs, NorCal Golf, Equipment, and More
I dive into questions about hickory clubs, golf in Northern California, equipment and much more
2/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Recapping the WMPO from the ground and the 17th
Will Knights provides his report from the ground at the Waste Management and how the pros played the 17th
2/06/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
A few factors to weigh this week with a rotation of courses, poa annua greens and celebrity partners. Here's who Paulie is looking at for both DraftKings and one-and-done leagues
1/31/18
ARCHITECTURE
Breaking down the 17th at TPC Scottsdale
Will Knights dives into TPC Scottsdale's short par-4 17th and looks at the different options and strategies it gives to players
1/30/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Waste Management Open
With five of the top seven players in the world in the field, here's who Paulie likes this week
1/28/18
ARCHITECTURE
Makeover mulligan: The 4th at Torrey Pines South
An in-depth analysis of the 4th hole at the Torrey Pines South Course
1/26/18
ARCHITECTURE
Architecture star: Tommy Raynor
A discussion with Tommy Raynor, rising star in golf course architecture
1/23/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Farmers Insurance Open
A strong field heads to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open, here's who Paulie likes
1/20/18
ARCHITECTURE
Angles of playability: The 8th at Mammoth Dunes
An in-depth analysis of the 8th hole at Mammoth Dunes at Sand Valley
1/20/18
ARCHITECTURE
New lakefront course in the works at Kohler
An update on the development of the fifth course at the Kohler resort
1/16/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge
A weak field heads to Palm Desert for the CareerBuilder, here's who Paulie likes for one and done and DraftKings
1/12/18
ARCHITECTURE
No bunkers needed: the 12th at Kingsley Club
An in-depth analysis of the 12th hole at Kingsley Club
1/10/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Sony Open
Paulie is looking at players with a strong approach game who can keep it in play
1/08/18
ARCHITECTURE
Through the Years: Waialae
The architectural history of Seth Raynor-designed Waialae Country Club, host of the PGA Tour's Sony Open
1/04/18
ARCHITECTURE
Boca bucks: Boca National
An update on the plan to create a new golf municipal course in Boca Raton
1/02/18
ARCHITECTURE
Short but full of options: The 9th at Sweetens Cove
An in-depth analysis of the 9th hole at Sweetens Cove Golf Course
1/02/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions
Here's who Paulie likes at the 2018 opening Sentry Tournament of Champions
1/01/18
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The other All-American
In his debut article, former Evansville golfer Will Knights retells his attempt to become an Academic All-American golfer
12/29/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Jumping off the cliff
Reflections on the year and why I started The Fried Egg
12/28/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Players primed for a breakout in 2018
Paulie takes a deep dive into last year's stats to uncover a couple players he expects to have a big 2018
12/26/17
ARCHITECTURE
A Walk into the Past: San Francisco GC
A visit to the historic, A.W. Tillinghast designed San Francisco Golf Club
12/18/17
ARCHITECTURE
Hints of Huntercombe: The 3rd at Meadowbrook
An in-depth analysis of the 3rd hole at Meadowbrook Country Club
12/16/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 10: Favorite Holes and Golf Rules
A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
12/15/17
ARCHITECTURE
The most interesting fairway in golf: The 14th at Pasatiempo
An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at Pasatiempo Golf Club
12/09/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 9: Tour Dream Courses and Architectural Principles
A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
12/08/17
ARCHITECTURE
Hit it or else: The 9th at Mountain Lake
An in-depth analysis of the 9th hole at Mountain Lake Colony House
12/01/17
ARCHITECTURE
Centerline bunkers: The 6th at Trinity Forest
An in-depth analysis of the 6th hole at Trinity Forest Golf Club
11/29/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Hero World Challenge
Tiger is back and with the Hero World Challenge's small field, Paulie has some guys to stay away from and a couple to pick
11/22/17
ARCHITECTURE
Restoring interest: The 2nd at Manakiki
An in-depth analysis of the 2nd hole at Manakiki Golf Course
11/17/17
ARCHITECTURE
Fallaway greens: The 14th at St. Louis
An in-depth analysis of the 14th hole at St. Louis Country Club
11/15/17
ARCHITECTURE
The Course Next Door: Moraine
An in-depth profile of the Alex "Nipper" Campbell designed Moraine Country Club
11/14/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 RSM Classic
There are quite a few locals at this week's RSM. Here's who Paulie likes
11/12/17
ARCHITECTURE
Virtues of a collection: Country Club of Buffalo
An in-depth look at the par-3s at the Donald Ross designed Country Club of Buffalo
11/10/17
ARCHITECTURE
Deciphering the code: The 6th at Sand Valley
An in-depth analysis of the 6th hole at Sand Valley
11/09/17
ARCHITECTURE
Maiden greens, meandering creeks: The 12th at Mossy Oak
An in-depth analysis of the 12th hole at Mossy Oak Golf Club
11/07/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 OHL Classic at Mayakoba
With the tour heading to a short and tight track, Paulie is looking at course history, recent form and a strain of grass
11/03/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Safeway Open
It's the season opener and Paulie likes a few players who have proven success in California
10/31/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulies Picks: 2017 Shriners
The Shriners is typically a birdie fest, here's who Paulie expects to fill it up this week
10/29/17
ARCHITECTURE
Returning from a veritable wilderness: The 18th at Yale
An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at the Course at Yale
10/25/17
ARCHITECTURE
Astounding scale: The 18th at Sand Hills
An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at Sand Hills Golf Club
10/24/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 WGC-HSBC & Sanderson Farms
Paulie is looking at par-5 performance for the no-cut event in China, and he is liking some veterans at the Sanderson
10/23/17
ARCHITECTURE
A brilliant use of land: The 5th at Oak Park
An in-depth analysis of the 5th hole at Oak Park Country Club
10/20/17
ARCHITECTURE
Tempted by Nipper: The 7th at Moraine
An in-depth analysis of the 7th hole at Moraine Country Club
10/18/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 8: Influential Designs, Renovation, Maintenance
A topical discussion with the game's leading architects
10/18/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 CJ Cup
The brand new course and event give little to go off of, but Paulie has a few sneaky picks this week.
10/14/17
ARCHITECTURE
Public Major Championship Venue in Peril: Belmont
An update on the plan to renovate the A. W. Tillinghast-designed Belmont Golf Course
10/10/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 CIMB Classic
With a small field and no-cut, Paulie is focused in on a birdie machines and sleepers this week.
10/03/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
8 PGA Tour rookies to watch for 2017-2018
Here are 8 rookies to watch for the 2017-2018 PGA Tour season
10/02/17
ARCHITECTURE
A Sand Hills and Ballyneal appetizer
A preview of content to come featuring Sand Hills Golf Club and Ballyneal
9/19/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 5: Construction
An introduction to construction methods, soils, and drainage in golf course design
9/18/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Tour Championship
With a small field of 30 golfers, Paulie is in search of players who will be flying under the radar
9/11/17
ARCHITECTURE
Recommended Reads: Great Golf Course Architecture Books
A reading list to either kickstart or deepen your GCA obsession
8/30/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Dell Technologies Championship
The top 100 are at TPC Boston for the Dell Technologies, with plenty of course history here's who Paulie likes.
8/22/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Northern Trust
With the PGA Tour heading to a first time host in Glen Oaks, Paulie has found a few hot hands and value plays
8/15/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Wyndham Championship
Paulie is looking for upside and hot hands at this week's Wyndham Championship
8/15/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A major oversight
By playing in the U.S. Open, Jack Maguire has put himself in a tough position with just two weeks remaining in the Web.com season
8/13/17
ARCHITECTURE
Left wanting: The 18th at Quail Hollow Club
An in-depth analysis of the 18th hole at Quail Hollow Club
8/08/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 PGA Championship
For this week's PGA Paulie is looking at course history, driving ability and performance on a specific strain of bermuda.
8/08/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The winners and losers of the PGA Tour’s schedule changes
The PGA Championship's move to May in 2019 has caused a flurry of schedule changes. Here are the winners and losers
8/07/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
7 Sleeper Picks for the 2017 PGA Championship
Looking for some under the radar picks for this week's PGA Championship, here are 7 names we like
8/01/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 WGC-Bridgestone
Paulie likes ball-strikers at Bridgestone and a few longshots you might not expect
7/31/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2017 Western Amateur Preview
One of the best fields in the history of the Western Amateur square off at Skokie C.C. Our full preview with storylines and players to watch
7/25/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 RBC Canadian Open
Paulie expects low scoring and likes players who beat up the par 5's
7/21/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Embracing Rory McIlroy as golf’s “Human Highlight Reel”
The beauty of Rory's game is its volatility
7/18/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Open Championship
The Open Championship is upon us and Paulie likes iron play this week at Royal Birkdale
7/16/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2017 Open Championship: 8 sleepers to watch
Looking for a few under the radar picks for Royal Birkdale? Here are 8 names to keep your eye on
7/11/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 John Deere Classic
With a weak field, expect more variance. Here's who Paulie likes to shine
7/04/17
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: The Redans of Macdonald, Raynor, and Banks
A history and analysis of the Redan template holes built by C. B. Macdonald, Seth Raynor, and Charles Banks
7/04/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Greenbrier Classic
Here's who Paulie likes at the revamped Old White course at Greenbrier
6/27/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Quicken Loans
It's a small and weak field in Washington DC. Here's who Paulie likes
6/26/17
ARCHITECTURE
Raynor’s Final Symphony: Fishers Island Club
An in-depth profile of the Seth Raynor designed Fishers Island Club
6/20/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Travelers Championship
The Travelers boasts a stout field, with five of the world's top 15, here's who Paulie likes for each format
6/17/17
ARCHITECTURE
The rare fair fight: Erin Hills
A look at what makes Erin Hills a different kind of U.S. Open venue
6/16/17
ARCHITECTURE
Width and angles, a love story: The 10th at Erin Hills
An in-depth analysis of the design of the 10th hole at Erin Hills
6/13/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 U.S. Open
The season's second major is here and Paulie has his DFS, One & Done and longshot picks ready
6/13/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Drafting the 2017 U.S. Open
In what is becoming a major tradition, Paulie and I draft out our teams of ten for this week's U.S. Open
6/12/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Twelve sleepers to watch at the U.S. Open
Looking for a few guys who are flying under the radar? Here's who we like for this week's U.S. Open
6/12/17
ARCHITECTURE
Open thoughts and observations: Erin Hills
A preview of the 117th U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills
6/06/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 FedEx St. Jude Classic
With the US Open next week, Memphis' field is slightly weaker. Here's who Paulie likes for all fantasy formats
6/03/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Woke Yolk: NCAA Championship thoughts
Andy's thoughts and observations from his week at the NCAAs
5/30/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Memorial Tournament
Paulie likes the mid-iron assassins at this week's Memorial. Check out who he advises you to sit and start
5/23/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Dean & Deluca Invitational
Course history is huge at Colonial. Here's who Paulie likes for the 2017 Dean and Deluca Invitational
5/22/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2017 NCAA Men’s Golf preview: Teams to watch
The NCAA Men's Golf Championship will kick off on Friday at Rich Harvest Farms. Here are the teams to watch
5/20/17
ARCHITECTURE
Conflicting Nature: Rich Harvest Farms
A closer look at Rich Harvest Farms, host of the 2017 NCAA Championship
5/18/17
ARCHITECTURE
A Dallas public gem: Stevens Park
A visit to the fun and affordable Stevens Park Golf Course in Dallas
5/16/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 AT&T Byron Nelson
This week's Byron Nelson has a strong field with Dustin Johnson, Jason Day, Sergio Garcia and Jordan Spieth in the field. Here's who Paulie likes for all fantasy formats
5/15/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Closing Thoughts on the 2017 Players Championship
Andy deep dives into some thoughts and observations he had walking inside the ropes at the Players Championship
5/09/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 PLAYERS Championship
It's the deepest field in golf. Here's who Paulie likes this year at Sawgrass
5/04/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 7: TPC Sawgrass and Tour Venues
A discussion with the game's leading architects
5/04/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
NCAA Men’s Golf Championship preview: Players to watch
With the NCAA Men's Golf Championships right around the corner, learn about some of the star players and names you need to know
5/02/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 4: Greens
An introduction to the design of greens and surrounds at golf courses
5/02/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Wells Fargo Championship
Draftkings and Dustin Johnson are back for this week's Wells Fargo. Check out who Paulie likes in each fantasy format and a long-shot worth a couple bucks
4/30/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Superintendent Roundtable 1: Basic Maintenance Principles and Realities
A topical discussion with the game's leading greenkeepers
4/25/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Zurich Classic
Paulie has picked winners in three of the last four weeks. Here's who he likes at the PGA Tour's team event, the Zurich Classic
4/20/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 6: Strategic Design and Template Holes
A discussion with the game's leading architects
4/18/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Valero Texas Open
The PGA Tour heads down to San Antonio for the Valero Texas Open. Here's who Paulie likes for Draftkings, One & Done and long shots
4/13/17
ARCHITECTURE
A golf mecca taking shape in Missouri: Big Cedar Lodge
An udpate on the development of the Tiger Woods course at Big Cedar Lodge
4/11/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 RBC Heritage
Quite a different field and course from last week's Masters at the Heritage. Take a look who Paulie likes at Harbour Town.
4/11/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Case for Ernie Els as the Tiger Generation’s Second-Best Player
Ernie Els is the second best player of the Tiger Generation. Here's why
4/04/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Drafting the 2017 Masters
Paulie and Andy sit down and draft out our top 20 players in this year's Masters
4/04/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Masters
The Masters offers a chance at DraftKings' Millionaire Maker. Paulie has some strategic advice and picks for everyone
4/02/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable: Augusta National and the Masters
A discussion with the game's leading architects
3/30/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2017 Masters: 10 longshots to watch
Looking for a few names that could surprise at next week's Masters? Here are 10 names that wouldn't be shocking to see in contention
3/29/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Shell Houston Open
One week til Augusta, here's who Paulie loves for the tuneup
3/28/17
ARCHITECTURE
PGA Tour Hole of the Week: Golf Club of Houston’s 12th
The hole at the Shell Houston Open that sees the most variety in play is the short par-4 12th. Take a deep dive into the hole and how its pin position affects how players play the hole
3/27/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 3: Hazards
An introduction to the use of hazards in golf course design
3/26/17
ARCHITECTURE
Austin CC’s Recipe for Great Match Play
Why Pete Dye's Austin Country Club consistently produces drama in match play
3/24/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Fixing the WGC-Dell Match Play
It's clear that the WGC Match Play's format needs a reform, the fix is simple
3/21/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 WGC Match Play & Puerto Rico Open
With double barrel action on the PGA Tour, Paulie has you covered with one and done and long shot picks for both tournaments and DraftKings picks for Puerto Rico
3/15/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Banker Golf Betting Game
A great golf betting game for any group, Banker will surely get the juices flowing.
3/14/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Arnold Palmer Invitational
With a long history at Bay Hill, there is a lot of past performance data to comb through. Paulie did it and here's who he likes
3/09/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 2: Routing
An introduction to the concepts of routing, variety, and naturalness in golf course design
3/07/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Valspar Championship
The Tour heads to Tampa for a full-field event that lacks high-profile star power. Paulie has some picks that he likes for DK, One & Done and long-shots
3/07/17
ARCHITECTURE
Tiger’s American Debut: Bluejack National
An in-depth look at the Tiger Woods designed Bluejack National
3/05/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2017 Masters Preview: Early Storylines to Watch
Here's our outlook fo the first Major of 2017.
3/03/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 1A: Strategy (cont.)
Two examples of playability, width, options, and strategy in action
3/02/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architecture 101, Part 1: Strategy
An introduction to the concepts of playability, width, options, and strategy in golf course design
2/28/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: WGC Mexico
New country, new course and elite field make for a lot of different options. Check out who Paulie likes at this week's WGC-Mexico
2/26/17
ARCHITECTURE
H. S. Colt: The Trailblazer
A profile of golf course architect Harry Colt
2/21/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Honda Classic
Paulie hopes to repeat last week’s success as the Tour heads to South Florida. Check out all of his picks here
2/20/17
ARCHITECTURE
Municipal Golf of the Future: Winter Park 9
A visit to the Keith Rhebb & Riley Johns designed Winter Park Golf Course
2/17/17
ARCHITECTURE
A George Thomas Classic: Riviera
A look at the George Thomas-designed Riviera Country Club
2/14/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Genesis Open
The field at Riviera is stacked with 13 of the world's top 22 players in it. To help navigate your options in Draftkings, One & Done leagues and a bonus long-shot pick, we went to Paulie
2/09/17
ARCHITECTURE
A Canadian masterpiece: Cabot Cliffs
An in-depth profile of the Coore & Crenshaw designed Cabot Cliffs
2/07/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
It’s another goofy week of Draftkings scoring and Paulie has you covered with DFS picks, a few guys for your one and done leagues and also a dark horse that you may want to place a shekel or two on
2/04/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Golf’s Forgotten Phenom: Patrick Cantlay
Here's our profile on the former phenom, Patrick Cantlay.
2/02/17
ARCHITECTURE
Quintessential Doak: Streamsong Blue
An in-depth profile of the Tom Doak designed Blue Course at Streamsong Resort
2/01/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Preview: Jones Cup Invitational 2017
2017 Jones Cup Invitational Preview
1/31/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Waste Management Open
It's an interesting week with some head-scratching prices on Draftkings. Paulie has you covered with a few DFS picks, one & done guys and a longshot to win
1/24/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Farmers Insurance Open
Check out who Paulie thinks could surprise with a win along with both Draftkings and one and done picks here
1/24/17
ARCHITECTURE
Streamsong Red: A Coore & Crenshaw Masterpiece
A rundown of the Coore and Crenshaw designed Red course at Streamsong Resort.
1/23/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: SBS Tournament of Champions
Paulie enjoyed a nice break over the holidays but is back for 2017. Here are his DraftKings and one-and-done picks for the winners-only SBS Championship
1/23/17
ARCHITECTURE
Not your typical Florida golf resort: Streamsong
A trip to Streamsong, Florida's most unique golf resort
1/19/17
ARCHITECTURE
A True Golfer’s Paradise: Cabot Links Resort
A look into the development of Cabot Links, Canada's most exciting golf resort
1/17/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 CareerBuilder Challenge
There will be a lot of chalk picks this week so Paulie has a few contrarian strategies for DFS players as well a few guys he likes for your one and done leagues
1/12/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 4: Underrated Architects, Inspiration, Design Philosophy
Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
1/11/17
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 3: Five Courses to Play Forever
Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
1/10/17
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2017 Sony Open
While still in Hawaii, Waialae presents quite a different challenge when compared to last week's Kapalua Plantation course. Check out who Paulie likes to play well
1/10/17
ARCHITECTURE
Chicago’s Overlooked Gem: Flossmoor
An in-depth profile of the H.J. Tweedie designed Flossmoor Country Club
1/07/17
ARCHITECTURE
A systemic problem: Golf Digest’s golf course rankings
A look into the issues with magazine golf course rankings
1/03/17
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Tillinghast’s Great Hazard
A deep dive into Great Hazard holes built by A.W. Tillinghast and other Golden Age greats
12/30/16
ARCHITECTURE
Routing the Ravines: Shoreacres and Seth Raynor
A look at the Seth Raynor masterpiece, Shoreacres
12/29/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rolling Hills set to host the 2018 Pac-12 Championships
A look at the Rolling Hills, the venue for the 2018 PAC-12 Championships.
12/22/16
ARCHITECTURE
A Taste of Scotland in Nova Scotia: Cabot Links
A visit to the Rod Whitman designed Cabot Links in Inverness, Nova Scotia
12/20/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2017 Walker Cup – U.S. Team Preview
A preview of the 2017 United States Walker Cup Team.
12/18/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
10 Breakout PGA Tour Players for 2017
10 Players poised for a breakout year in 2017
12/16/16
ARCHITECTURE
Championship dreams: Jackson Park and South Shore
An update on the renovation of Chicago's South Shore and Jackson Park courses
12/15/16
ARCHITECTURE
Pure Championship Golf: Olympia Fields
An in-depth profile of the Willie Park Jr. designed North Course at Olympia Fields C.C.
12/13/16
ARCHITECTURE
William Flynn: An A-list architect
A profile of golf course architect William Flynn
12/08/16
ARCHITECTURE
the fried egg: how we got cookin’
The story of the founding of the fried egg.
12/08/16
ARCHITECTURE
Blue Mound: A Template Tour
Seth Raynor's mastery of templates is evident at his Milwaukee design, Blue Mound
12/05/16
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 2: Favorite Architects, Playability, Industry Trends
Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
11/28/16
ARCHITECTURE
A buddies trip destination: Forest Dunes
A field report from northern Michigan's Forest Dunes resort
11/22/16
ARCHITECTURE
Sandbelt spectacular: Kingston Heath
A photographic look into the Dan Souter designed Kingston Heath G.C.
11/15/16
ARCHITECTURE
A Neglected Piece of Golf History: Downers Grove GC
A visit to Downers Grove, America's first 18 hole golf course
11/06/16
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Course Architect Roundtable 1: Overrated Courses, Minimalism, Trees
Reader questions answered by the game's best architects and shapers
10/31/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Top 25 American Golfers under 25
The young guns of American golf, ranked
10/23/16
ARCHITECTURE
Pristine Donald Ross: Holston Hills
An in-depth profile of the Donald Ross designed Holston Hills Country Club
10/20/16
ARCHITECTURE
Defining “good golf course architecture”
An important question answered by the game's leading architects and shapers
10/16/16
ARCHITECTURE
Loopin’ for Tiger
What It Was Like Caddying For Tiger
10/13/16
ARCHITECTURE
Alister MacKenzie: The Good Doctor
A profile of golf course architect Alister MacKenzie
10/05/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
8 PGA Tour rookies to watch in 2016-2017
Here are 8 rookies to keep your eye on this year
10/05/16
ARCHITECTURE
Golf Books: What to Read and What I’m Reading Next
With fall in full force and winter ahead, here are some good golf reads to keep your mind on the game
10/03/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Philadelphia School of golf course architecture
A profile of the golf course architecture group known as the Philadelphia School
9/27/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Alps
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Alps template hole
9/26/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Who’s hot and who’s not – The Ryder Cup
A quick recap on how each Ryder Cup player is playing heading into this week's matches
9/18/16
ARCHITECTURE
A Golden Age Public: Ravisloe
An in-depth profile of the Donald Ross designed Ravisloe Country Club
9/13/16
ARCHITECTURE
A Great Modern Design: Applebrook GC
An in-depth profile of the Gil Hanse designed Applebrook Golf Club
9/12/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Every Average Joe’s Shot at the Masters: The U.S. Mid-Am
My experience at the 2016 U.S. Mid-Amateur
8/29/16
ARCHITECTURE
Donald Ross: A Golden Age Great
A profile of golf course architect Donald Ross
8/28/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Double Plateau
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Double Plateau template hole
8/22/16
ARCHITECTURE
Building the Buck Club: The idea
A look into Zac Blair's efforts to build his dream golf course
8/19/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Flashback Friday: David Gossett
An amazing 59, a fifth-major victory, and a sudden decline
8/18/16
ARCHITECTURE
Manufacturer’s Golf & Country Club: A Hidden Gem
A look at the often overlooked William Flynn design in Philadelphia
8/10/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Road Hole
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Road Hole template
8/03/16
ARCHITECTURE
A. W. Tillinghast: The creator of championship tests
A profile of golf course architect A. W. Tillinghast
7/28/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Cape
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Cape template
7/24/16
ARCHITECTURE
Routing: The hidden art of a golf course architect
Thoughts on the what separates the best golf course routings from the rest
7/18/16
ARCHITECTURE
Seth Raynor: The protégé
A profile of golf course architect Seth Raynor
7/10/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Eden
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Eden template hole
7/07/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Biarritz
A history and analysis of C.B. Macdonald's Biarritz template
7/05/16
ARCHITECTURE
The Templates: Short
A history and analysis of C. B. Macdonald's Short template hole
7/04/16
ARCHITECTURE
Charles Blair Macdonald: The grandfather of American golf
A profile of golf course architect Charles Blair (C.B.) Macdonald
6/23/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Flashback Friday: Ty Tryon
The cautionary tale of former teen phenom Ty Tryon
6/14/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five sleepers for the U.S. Open
Here are a few players flying under the radar that could win you a little dough.
6/12/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Five U.S. Open storylines to watch
5 storylines as we head into this season’s second major.
6/05/16
ARCHITECTURE
Unforgettable: Sweetens Cove
An in-depth profile of the King-Collins designed Sweetens Cove Golf Club
4/05/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Masters Draft
For a Masters draft, we ranked our top 54 players in the 2016 Masters field.
3/29/16
COMPETITIVE GOLF
12 Favorites for the 2016 Masters
12 players poised to make a run at The Masters
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NEWSLETTER
Xzibit A-loha
Xander Schauffele wins in come-from-behind fashion at the Sentry TOC
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NEWSLETTER
The show goes on
The PGA Tourheads to Hilton Head as the golf world recovers from the Masters
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NEWSLETTER
Something to write Homa bout
Max Homa wins his first PGA Tour title at the 2019 Wells Fargo