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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
7/26/24
NEWSLETTER
Four Takeaways From the 2024 Majors
Taking a look at a few statistical nuggets and notes now that the 2024 men's majors are complete
7/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Early Weekend Chat: Yolk with Doak Is Back
Get in your questions for the next round of Yolk with Doak podcasts
7/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Cape Cod Country Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Cape Cod Country Club
7/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Who Had the Best Major Year Without a Win?
Three men took home majors in 2024, but who had the best year among the non-winners?
7/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Checking in on the Solheim Cup Points Race
With a month left before qualification ends, where do Team USA and Team Europe stand?
7/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Talking Twin Cities
Club TFE's Tour Guide heads to the Twin Cities for a 3M preview, a PGA Tour player having a strange year, and Senior Open memories
7/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 3M Open
With players descending on TPC Twin Cities from all directions, Paulie looks for the best combination of course history and recent form
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Can Royal Troon Be Emulated?
It's tempting to try and import features that make links golf so special, but the reality is more complicated
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Xander Schauffele Knew This Was Coming
Xander was right: a steady drip does indeed cave the stone
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Rose, Horschel, Scottie, Rory, and More Open Championship Notes
Emptying the notebook after another week of Open Championship immersion
7/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Xander Schauffele Wins the 2024 Open Championship
Xander's win at Royal Troon makes him the first player since Brooks Koepka to win two majors in one year
7/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Comments on Sunday of the Open Championship
Gather round for the last men's major championship round of the year
7/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Comments on Saturday at the Open Championship
Moving day at the Open. Get yourselves to the comment section!
7/20/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Running the Gauntlet at Royal Troon
Analyzing the most difficult stretch at Royal Troon, including the Postage Stamp par-3 8th hole
7/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Weather Leads to a Dense Open Championship Leaderboard
We hear about leaderboard gravity, but Sunday at the Open looks to be more about leaderboard density
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Measuring the Luck of the Draw at the Open Championship
The Open at Royal Troon once again saw certain tee times work out better than others, but it didn't stop Justin Rose
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
How Should We Talk About Tiger?
Tiger Woods missed another cut at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. It's time for some tough talks.
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Shane Lowry Leads the Open, but He Has Company
Shane Lowry leads Daniel Brown and Justin Rose by two strokes heading into the weekend at Royal Troon
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
The Conductor
A train conductor, his view of the Open Championship, and golf culture in Scotland
7/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Comments on Friday at The Open Championship
Club TFE comments on the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon
7/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Bad Starts for Two Stars at the Open Championship
Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy Have Rough Starts at the Open Championship
7/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Royal Troon Sends New Looks
The first round of the 2024 Open Championship saw different, unusual conditions at Royal Troon
7/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Comments on Thursday at the Open Championship
Club TFE comments on the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon
7/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Links Golf Shot of the Day – Justin Rose at Royal Troon
During the first round of the 2024 Open Championship, Justin Rose showed some brilliance with a chipped nine iron
7/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Open’s Charm Is Quite Simple
The Open Championship works so well in large part because it's all about the actual golf being played
7/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Defining Shots From the 2016 Open Championship
A deep dive into the shots that made Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson's duel at Royal Troon so memorable
7/17/24
NEWSLETTER
For the Love of Links Golf
An ode to what makes this version of the game the best: unpredictability
7/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Rory McIlroy Is the Modern Model of Consistency and Longevity
Defining Rory by his major misses means ignores a wildly impressive run at the top of the game
7/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Open Championship Tee Times to Watch
Prepare yourself for a very early morning and lots of coverage of the 2024 Open Championship tee times at Royal Troon
7/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 British Open
Paulie offers a few parlay and head-to-head options to consider for Royal Troon
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 British Open Favorites
Breaking down what it takes to succeed at Royal Troon, and who among the favorites represents the best value
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Five 2024 British Open Longshots
Some sleepers heading into the 2024 Open at Royal Troon
7/15/24
ARCHITECTURE
The History of Royal Troon’s Postage Stamp
Royal Troon's most famous hole wasn't originally part of the course
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
It’s Time to Talk About Free Drops
Are we at the point where golf needs to rein in free relief options?
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Robert MacIntyre’s Scottish Open Win Was a True Spectacle
Seeing someone win their own national open is one of golf's great pleasures
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Ayaka Furue Broke Through in Dramatic Fashion at the Evian
There's no bad way to win your first major, but a walk-off eagle has to be one of the best ways to do it
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Design Notebook: Architect Roundtable on Links Golf
Plus: the latest out of Royal Troon and Cleeve Hill
7/14/24
NEWSLETTER
2024 Club TFE Open Championship Pool
See if you can win some pro shop credit while picking the Champion Golfer of the Year
7/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Golf Lockers
Your comment section for the second weekend of July
7/12/24
NEWSLETTER
A Bryson Feud Goes Public
Bryson DeChambeau's dispute with longtime coach Mike Schy spilled into the mainstream this week
7/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Rory Sounds Ready to Contend Again
What we heard from Rory at his Scottish Open presser suggests a player eager to get back to work
7/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Portmarnock Golf Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Portmarnock Golf Club
7/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Event at Colorado Golf Club
Details regarding our Club TFE event at Colorado Golf Club
7/10/24
NEWSLETTER
The Pros and Cons of Captain Keegan
Shane and Joseph debate the merits of a Keegan Bradley Ryder Cup captaincy
7/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Golf Renaissance
Tour Guide ventures across the pond for looks at the Renaissance Club and why the Evian feels anything but major
7/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Keegan Bradley Shouldn’t Give Away Any Captain’s Picks
Keegan Bradley's first strategic move as Ryder Cup captain: saying he wants to give up a few captain's picks, for some reason.
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Genesis Scottish Open
It's links season, which means a slight change in the type of player set for success in Scotland
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Keegan Bradley Named 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain
A surprise announcement that could signal change within Team USA
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
July Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Phil Cuffare, Director of Agronomy at Oakland Hills, joined Andy to discuss all things Oakland Hills ahead of the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur
7/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: Details on Tyler Rae’s Plans for Detroit Golf Club
Plus: tidbits involving Medinah, Hazeltine, GrayBull, and Tom Coyne
7/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Speed Is on the Way
The next generation of player is only going to swing faster, and they're already here.
7/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Happy Fifth of July
Taking stock of the year so far here at Fried Egg Golf
7/04/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Castlerock Golf Club (Mussenden)
The Club TFE rating and review of Castlerock Golf Club (Mussenden)
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
A Big Day for Team Rose at Open Qualifying
Justin Rose was by far the biggest name to make it through the final stage of Open Qualifying
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
A New Era of Golf Executive
The R&A's new chief is the latest sign of where golf is now, and where it's likely heading
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: John Deere Diving
Taking a trip to TPC Deere Run to talk Spieth, a memorable edition with Ryder Cup impacts, and more
7/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 John Deere Classic
The John Deere Classic is another potential PGA Tour birdie bonanza, but on a course that rewards different skills
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
What Should We Make of Cameron Young?
After another close call with victory, Cam Young remains a very tough player to pin down
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Musings on Seth Waugh, Team Golf, and Non-Signature PGA Tour Events
The weekend offered plenty of time
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Design Notebook: An Inside Look at Jackson Kahn’s Redesign of North Ranch
Plus: Chambers Bay ponders LIV
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
The Outlaw at The Country Club of Troy
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at The Country Club of Troy
6/28/24
NEWSLETTER
Three Players to Watch Down the Stretch of the PGA Tour Season
Checking in on a few less-heralded PGA Tour players having solid years
6/28/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: The Hallways of Golf
Your comment section for the final weekend in June
6/27/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: The Kittansett Club
The Club TFE review and rating of The Kittansett Club
6/26/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Up in Michigan
This week's Tour Guide examines what it takes to win at Detroit Golf Club, plus a look back at the Buick Open's history
6/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic
After a stretch of high-end events, Paulie looks for value in a different kind of field at the Rocket Mortgage Classic
6/25/24
NEWSLETTER
How Monday Qualifier Nick Bienz Went So Viral
Monday qualifier Nick Bienz had a story so good it went mainstream. What can golf learn from that?
6/24/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Evaluating the U.S. Open’s New Rota
Plus: news out of William Land, Elyria, Victoria, and Kingsley Club
6/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Three Notes on the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship
Thoughts on how Sahalee played, Amy Yang's win, and the Olympic ramifications of the results
6/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Did Changes to TPC River Highlands Make the Travelers Any Tougher?
Diving into the data to see if work done at TPC River Highlands to toughen the course actually did that
6/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Lexi Thompson’s Legacy
Your comment section for the third weekend of June
6/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Park Mammoth Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Park Mammoth Golf Club
6/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Low Point for the Highlands
Breaking down the pros and cons of TPC River Highlands, going deep on Bryson's bunker shot, and a look back to a 2016 duel at Sahalee
6/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Could We Get Another Classic Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee?
With Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu in the field, the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship could see a top-level duel
6/19/24
NEWSLETTER
On a Truly Consequential U.S. Open
Exploring how and why the 2024 U.S. Open mattered in ways we too rarely see
6/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Travelers Championship
Paulie has a few key things to look for when picking through a possibly exhausted signature field at the Travelers Championship,
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
The Undeniable Talent of Bryson DeChambeau
Lost in all the extracurricular Bryson conversation and narrative: he's been a killer competitor his whole career
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
A Haunting Loss for Rory McIlroy
Rory had a U.S. Open win in his grasp at Pinehurst No. 2, right up until he didn't
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
How Pinehurst No. 2 Epitomized the New U.S. Open Setup Formula
For one week, the USGA found a middle ground between carnage and playability
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Has Rory Seen Enough Sundays Like That One?
As recently as 2023 at LACC, Rory seemed eager to keep battling despite tough losses. But can that really last?
6/17/24
NEWSLETTER
The Blockbuster at Hollywood Golf Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Hollywood Golf Club
6/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Sunday at the U.S. Open – Club TFE Comment Section
Is it Bryson's time?
6/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Bryson DeChambeau Wins the 2024 U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau held on late to win his second U.S. Open, while Rory McIlroy saw his drought extended in wrenching fashion
6/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Saturday at the U.S. Open Club TFE Comment Section
Ludvig v. Bryson with a side of Cantlay and McIlroy. Buckle up.
6/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Checking on the Contenders & Why No. 9 Just Works
Our recap from Saturday at the 2024 U.S. Open
6/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat / Friday at the U.S. Open Comment Section
Let's talk a little Club TFE and U.S. Open, shall we?
6/14/24
NEWSLETTER
The Artist’s Happy Era
Bryson DeChambeau seems, well, happy? How that outlook and a newfound strategic restraint have Bryson in contention once again
6/14/24
NEWSLETTER
The State of the Supergroup and the Value of Variety
From Rory McIlroy to Scottie Scheffler to Bryson DeChambeau to Tiger Woods, there is a lot to talk about from the second round of the U.S. Open
6/13/24
NEWSLETTER
Thursday at the U.S. Open – Club TFE Comment Section
Random thoughts, notes, and musings from Thursday at Pinehurst
6/13/24
NEWSLETTER
In Praise of the Olds (Even Sergio)
Finding the joy in watching late-career players performing on the big stage
6/13/24
NEWSLETTER
Recapping the First Round of the 2024 U.S. Open
Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau are among those to shine bright during the first round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/12/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Pinehurst No. 10
The Club TFE review and rating of Pinehurst No. 10
6/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 U.S. Open: Players to Watch, Course Notes, and More
As the golf world turns to Pinehurst No. 2 for the 2024 U.S. Open, we have all the (width and) angles covered for you
6/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Notes and Observations From the Ground at Pinehurst No. 2
Emptying the Pinehurst No. 2 notebook on the eve of the 2024 U.S. Open
6/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Head of Product: Job Description
Fried Egg Golf is looking to hire a Head of Product. Read the job description and apply!
6/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Design Notebook: Architect Roundtable on Pinehurst No. 2
Plus: Some cool photos of The Kittansett Club
6/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Are Bryson’s Bespoke Irons a Sign of Things to Come for Equipment Testing?
Bryson DeChambeau debuted a $10,000 set of irons at Augusta that were only approved that week by the USGA. So, what should we think about that?
6/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
Club TFE Design Notebook: Architect Roundtable on Pinehurst No. 2
Plus: Some cool photos of The Kittansett Club
6/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 U.S. Open
It's time for Paulie to hand out the coveted Best Bets for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 U.S. Open Tee Times to Watch
The best and most interesting tee times to watch during the first two rounds of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2
6/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Scottie Scheffler’s Sorcery
After yet another victory, the 2024 U.S. Open is Scottie Scheffler's to lose
6/10/24
NEWSLETTER
A Jon Rahm Status Check Ahead of the U.S. Open
After withdrawing from LIV Houston with a foot infection, what's the state of Jon Rahm's game heading into the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?
6/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 U.S. Open Longshots
Paulie examines a pool of longshots, finding some value in a reigning major champ and a former U.S. Open winner
6/10/24
ARCHITECTURE
Andy’s 2024 U.S. Open Preview Mailbag
Andy Johnson answers questions about the USGA's anchor sites, what an American rota could look like, rough vs. short grass, and more
6/10/24
ARCHITECTURE
Club TFE Course Profile: Pinehurst No. 2
The Club TFE review and rating of Pinehurst No. 2
6/09/24
ARCHITECTURE
One Thing About Every Hole at Pinehurst No. 2
Your June 2024 Club TFE member video
6/09/24
ARCHITECTURE
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 U.S. Open Favorites
As we head to Pinehurst, Paulie analyzes which favorites are primed for a good week on a non-traditional U.S. Open setup
6/08/24
ARCHITECTURE
2024 Club TFE U.S. Open Pool
Enter for free for your chance to win Fried Egg Golf pro shop credit
6/07/24
ARCHITECTURE
June Virtual Hangout: SGS Edition
Andy and Brendan take the lead on this month's virtual hangout
6/07/24
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: 2024 Club TFE Member Gifts
A special announcement about our 2024 Club TFE member gift
6/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Attempting to Square the Angle Debate
Debating the relative scoring benefits of a good angle vs. a bad angle on the PGA Tour
6/06/24
NEWSLETTER
The June 6th Framework Agreement: One Year Later
What we've learned (and what we haven't) in the year since pro golf's seismic shift
6/06/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Black Creek Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Black Creek Club
6/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: The Pros of Jack’s Place
The positives of Muirfield Village, a shot that showed Yuka Saso's brilliance, 2020 Muirfield madness
6/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Tour Guide: The Pros of Jack’s Place
The positives of Muirfield Village, a shot that showed Yuka Saso's brilliance, 2020 Muirfield madness
6/05/24
NEWSLETTER
The U.S. Open Being “Open” Matters More Than Ever
A pair of stories from Golf's Longest Day brought some much needed perspective to the current world of golf
6/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Memorial Tournament
Paulie dives into what it takes to succeed at Jack's Place, before offering two elite ball-strikers as top options at this year's Memorial.
6/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: Mid Pines or Southern Pines?
Plus: A new Dream Golf project in East Texas
6/03/24
NEWSLETTER
How Yuka Saso Won Her Second U.S. Women’s Open
Breaking down how Yuka Saso aced Lancaster's difficult test with a brilliant final round
6/03/24
NEWSLETTER
The Architecture of Pinehurst No. 2
Previewing the 2024 U.S. Open venue with thoughts and insights from Bill Coore and Geoff Ogilvy
6/03/24
NEWSLETTER
The Banker at Dornick Hills Country Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Dornick Hills Country Club
5/31/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: U.S. Open Temperature Check
Your comment section for the final weekend in May
5/31/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Nelly, Lexi, and Other Notes From Friday at the U.S. Women’s Open
Observations from the Lancaster grounds on an amateur run, a few goodbyes, and the best player in the world missing the cut
5/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Two National Opens
Analyzing Hamilton Golf and Country Club and taking a trip back to In Gee Chun's triumph at the 2015 U.S. Women's Open
5/29/24
NEWSLETTER
Players and Storylines to Watch at the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open
Examining the top storylines, players to watch, notes on Lancaster Country Club, and more as we preview the 2024 U.S. Women's Open.
5/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Bright Lights of the U.S. Women’s Open Set to Shine on Nelly Korda
The 2024 U.S. Women's Open is set for Lancaster Country Club this week, and a lot more attention than usual should be watching Nelly Korda.
5/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: RBC Canadian Open
Paulie takes a trip north of the border and comes away with two top-20 wagers for the RBC Canadian Open.
5/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Course Profile: Lancaster Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Lancaster Country Club
5/24/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Flat, Flat, Flat
Your weekend chat for the fourth weekend of May
5/22/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Thoughts on Gil Hanse’s Colonial Renovation
Plus: A Tilly muni looks to renovate and Sergio García launches a design career
5/21/24
ARCHITECTURE
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge
Finding the player type favored at recently renovated Colonial Country Club for the Charles Schwab Challenge
5/20/24
ARCHITECTURE
The 2024 PGA Championship – A Minor Key Major
Reflecting on Xander Schauffele's victory and the 2024 PGA Championship as a whole
5/19/24
ARCHITECTURE
Xander Schauffele Wins the 2024 PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele birdied 18 to win the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla by one stroke over Bryson DeChambeau
5/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Bryson DeChambeau Sees Increased Fan Support at Valhalla
The runner up at the 2024 PGA Championship also was the fan favorite
5/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Nelly Korda’s Hall-of-Fame Season
The top player in the women's game is having a historic season on the LPGA Tour
5/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Collin Morikawa Gets Dropped From Coverage
In contention on Sunday, Collin Morikawa ran out of gas at the 2024 PGA Championship
5/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Valhalla’s Open-Book Test on Display at the PGA Championship
What makes Valhalla susceptible to scoring like this, soft or not?
5/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Contextualizing Shane Lowry’s 62 at the PGA Championship
Shane Lowry's 62 tied for the lowest round ever in a major. It's also the second 62 this week.
5/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Odds and Ends From Saturday at the PGA Championship
Notes & observations from the third round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: The Future of the PGA
Your comment section for the third weekend of May
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Scottie Scheffler Arrested at PGA Championship in Louisville
Scottie Scheffler was arrested and charged with multiple counts after a traffic incident Friday morning
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Challenge: Redesign No. 13 at Valhalla Golf Club
Let's have some fun on PGA Championship weekend
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Reacting to Scottie Scheffler’s Wild Friday at the PGA Championship
What it felt like to watch as Scottie Scheffler went to jail and then shot 66 at Valhalla during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship
5/17/24
NEWSLETTER
Odds and Ends from Friday at the 2024 PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele, Bryson DeChambeau, Collin Morikawa, and other bits from the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/16/24
NEWSLETTER
It’s Time for Xander Schauffele to End the Narrative
Xander Schauffele leads the 2024 PGA Championship. Can he finally win a major championship?
5/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Dustin Johnson’s Disappearance
After leaving for LIV Golf, Dustin Johnson has not been the same player. And he admits as much.
5/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Odds & Ends From Thursday at the PGA Championship
Notes & observations from the opening round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 PGA Championship Preview: Key Players, Storylines, and More
A whiparound preview of all the angles we're tracking at this week's PGA Championship
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
The Stakes for Rory McIlroy Are Clear
Returning to the site of his last major win after a drought of 10 years, Rory could really use the win
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Scottie Scheffler Is the PGA Favorite for a Reason
Scottie Scheffler heads to Valhalla with the chance to fire up a Grand Slam frenzy
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
For Brooks Koepka, Every Major Is a Shot at History
Brooks Koepka heads to Valhalla with the chance to distance himself from his few active peers
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Three Valhalla Talking Points Ahead of the PGA Championship
A few elements of Valhalla to watch for this week during the PGA Championship
5/15/24
NEWSLETTER
2024 PGA Championship Preview: Talking Through Valhalla
Will Knights and Matt Rouches dive into the pros and cons of Valhalla Golf Club
5/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Valhalla Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Valhalla Golf Club
5/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A New Day: The Wildly Fun 2014 PGA
Even before the Rory win in the dark, the 2014 PGA was a ride that ushered in a new era of how majors are consumed
5/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 PGA Championship
It's glory's second shot for Paulie, who offers up his best bets for the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Our Favorite Tee Times at the 2024 PGA Championship
When to tune in to watch the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla
5/13/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Pre-Empting the Valhalla Eulogies
Plus: A Q&A with the developers behind Brambles, Old Barnwell, and The Tree Farm
5/13/24
NEWSLETTER
Rory’s Peaking for the PGA Championship, and He’s Not the Only One
Ahead of the PGA Championship at Valhalla, Rory isn't the only star player in top form
5/13/24
ARCHITECTURE
Club TFE Design Notebook: Pre-Empting the Valhalla Eulogies
Plus: A Q&A with the developers behind Brambles, Old Barnwell, and The Tree Farm
5/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Longshots to Watch at the 2024 PGA Championship
Paulie combs through the longer odds to find some Valhalla value
5/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Coming Wednesday – Lottery Entries for the 2025 Club TFE Scotland Trip
Don't forget to grab your spot at 1:00 p.m. ET!
5/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2024 Club TFE PGA Championship Pool
Enter for free for your chance to win Fried Egg Golf pro shop credit
5/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Weekend Chat: Conspiring Together
Your comment section for the second weekend in May
5/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Notes on Pinehurst No. 2 Ahead of the U.S. Open
A taste of what makes Pinehurst No. 2 a great American golf course
5/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 PGA Championship Favorites
Breaking down what it takes to win at Valhalla, and which of the favorites to watch closely
5/09/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Desert Forest Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Desert Forest Golf Club
5/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Resetting the Scoreboard
A few simple changes to improve the PGA Tour product
5/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Tour Guide: Playing the Mile
Analyzing Quail Hollow quirks, identifying a Nelly-stopper, and venturing back to the Wachovia days
5/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Looking Back at Wyndham Clark’s Big Year
Wyndham Clark has had a ridiculous calendar year going back to his win last May at Quail Hollow
5/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
Another signature event stop, this time at a course that rewards a pretty consistent skill set
5/06/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Bandon Dunes at the Quarter-Century Mark
Plus: A quick Shorty’s review and a sad announcement from Sweetens Cove
5/06/24
NEWSLETTER
Brooks Koepka Might Be Peaking for the PGA
A win at LIV Singapore might be enough to put the PGA Championship field on notice
5/06/24
NEWSLETTER
May Club TFE Virtual Hangout With John Moran and Rand Jerris
The authors of The Prairie Raynor, a book commemorating the 100th anniversary of Chicago Golf Club, stop by for a chat
5/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: The Prairie Raynor
Your comment section for the first weekend of May
5/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Tracking Drama Surrounding LIV and Golf’s Governing Bodies
Tiger Woods gets a special U.S. Open exemption, while Talor Gooch skips qualifying
5/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Jordan Spieth Wants a 2024 Reset
Spieth cited Scottie Scheffler's approach as inspiration for his mental management
5/01/24
NEWSLETTER
A Great Week to Go Outside
Why pro golf's product this week is such that you should just go play yourself.
4/30/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Difficulty of Designing a Par 3.5
Plus: Arcadia Bluffs goes short and Westport spurs a lawsuit
4/30/24
ARCHITECTURE
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Paulie heads to Texas for a week that could offer a lot of leaderboard volatility.
4/29/24
ARCHITECTURE
Locating the Seventh Green at The Tree Farm
Zac Blair and Kye Goalby on locating the seventh green at The Tree Farm
4/29/24
NEWSLETTER
What Does LIV Golf Want to Be?
With Greg Norman sending signals that 72-hole events are possible, what's the point here?
4/29/24
NEWSLETTER
An Ode to Alternate Shot
It's just a shame we don't get to watch or play it more often.
4/29/24
NEWSLETTER
The Rock Hammer at Lookout Mountain Club
Details regarding the 2024 Fried Egg Golf event at Lookout Mountain Club
4/26/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Golf Holes That Just Aren’t For You
Your comment section for the final weekend of April
4/25/24
NEWSLETTER
April Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Will, Meg, and Joseph join Andy in pledging their allegiances to TGL teams
4/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Annesley Links at Royal County Down Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Annesley Links at Royal County Down
4/25/24
NEWSLETTER
What You Need to Know About the PGA Tour’s Player Equity Program
The ins and outs of the PGA Tour's Player Equity Program
4/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Can We Please Try Something to Fix Pace of Play?
If players are left to their own devices, pace of play will only get slower
4/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Let’s Have a Scottie vs. Nelly Made-for-TV Match
Breaking down the pros, cons, and other elements needed for a Scottie-Nelly match in primetime
4/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Team Golf SZN
A serious look at a not-so-serious tournament
4/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Paulie visits the Crescent City and comes back with a few picks for a unique PGA Tour event
4/22/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Coore & Crenshaw Circa Y2K
Plus: Fazio-Welling at The Patch, Dormer at Old Dane, and other news
4/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Nelly Korda’s Bubble of Success
How Nelly Korda is growing more and more comfortable being the face of the game
4/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Dive Bar Encounters
Your comment section the third week in April
4/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Harbour Town Golf Links
The Club TFE review and rating of Harbour Town Golf Links
4/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Takeaways From Day One at the Chevron Championship
Breaking down Thursday's action at the first women's major of the year
4/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Why Courses Like Harbour Town Should Be More Common on the PGA Tour
A course like Harbour Town is an outlier on the PGA Tour schedule, but it doesn't have to be
4/17/24
NEWSLETTER
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
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
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
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