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8/24/25
Mid Ocean Club & Port Royal
Details regarding the 2025 Fried Egg Golf Event at Mid Ocean Club and Port Royal Golf Course in Bermuda
12/07/24
2025 Fried Egg Golf & Club TFE Events – Registration Dates
See when you'll want to register for 2025 Fried Egg Golf and Club TFE events!
12/06/24
NEWSLETTER
NBC Makes Right Call with Kevin Kisner (Given the Options Available)
The ideal candidate is out there, but it's highly unlikely
12/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Shotgun Start Podcast: 2024 Year in Review
Amusing, inane, and extraordinary golf moments from this past year
12/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Sedge Valley
The Club TFE review and rating of Sedge Valley
12/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: What Is in a Finisher?
Your comment section for the first weekend of December
12/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Fried Egg Golf 2024 Holiday Gift Box Sweepstakes
No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not improve your chances of winning.
12/04/24
NEWSLETTER
Tiger, LIV, Jay, and Mollie: Season’s Ramblings (and Grumblings)
Rounding up the latest silly season news
12/04/24
NEWSLETTER
December Virtual Hangout: Holidays with SGS – Call for Questions
Submit your questions for the SGS guys as we gather one last time in 2024
12/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Is a LIV Golf-DP World Tour Deal in the Works? The Proof Is in the Schedule
Some things just aren't a coincidence
12/02/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to Resign in 2025
After three years at the helm, Marcoux Samaan will step way in January
12/01/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: When Golf Course Geeks Abandon Their Principles
Plus: Palmetto Bluff announces a Coore & Crenshaw design
12/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Meet Golf’s Lethal Weapon
In a time of professional golf handouts, Johnston is a model for meritocracy
12/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Word Search: Golf Template Holes
Have some fun and learn something new about golf course architecture
11/29/24
NEWSLETTER
Black Friday Deals: Fried Egg Golf Favorites in the Pro Shop
Check out some of the staff's favorite items during our biggest sale of the year
11/27/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: George Wright Golf Course
The Club TFE review and rating of George Wright Golf Course
11/27/24
NEWSLETTER
Content Cornucopia: Fried Egg Golf’s Favorites from 2024
A list of articles, podcasts, blog posts, videos, and other odds and ends we’ve enjoyed in 2024
11/27/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: 20% Off
Your comment section for the final weekend of November
11/25/24
ARCHITECTURE
All Grass Is Local: George Wright Golf Course
Presented by Toro, this is Episode Three of a series where we visit four different courses and cover their unique approaches to agronomy
11/24/24
NEWSLETTER
The PGA Tour Handout That Made the Difference
A scenario we previously outlined ahead of the Zozo Championship came to fruition after the RSM Classic
11/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Stars Deliver Memorable 2024 LPGA Season (And They’ll Need to Do So Again)
In a crowded sports landscape, the LPGA is going to need its top players at their best in order to compete
11/23/24
NEWSLETTER
UPDATED WITH VIDEO – November Club TFE Virtual Hangout
The gang talks about the courses they saw in 2024
11/22/24
NEWSLETTER
How Ranking Systems Influence Our World and Reflect the Goals of Their Creators
Ranking systems are not value-agnostic; they reflect the priorities and goals of their creators
11/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Five Thoughts from the CME Group Tour Championship
From the schedule to new programs to Mollie Marcoux Samaan's press conference, it's been a busy few days in Naples
11/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Worst Golf Holes on the Best Golf Courses
Your comment section for the third weekend of November
11/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Naming the New TGL Hole
The coastal par 5 stretches to more than 600 yards and features a centerline hazard and island green
11/20/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Top 100 Angst
Plus: Kansas City’s renos and Brora’s beasts
11/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Big Money, Not So Big Returns at CME Group Tour Championship
The CME features an $11 million purse with a record $4 million first-place prize
11/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 RSM Classic
Here are three players to target this week at the final event of the 2024 PGA Tour season
11/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Course Profile: Sweetens Cove Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Sweetens Cove Golf Club
11/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
2025 Fried Egg Golf Events Schedule
Save the dates! Our 2025 Fried Egg Golf Events schedule is our most complete to date
11/18/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Looking Ahead to the 2025 FE Events Season
A quick note on our 2025 season for our Club TFE members
11/17/24
NEWSLETTER
A Dream Week at The ANNIKA
You couldn't have drawn up a better weekend for the LPGA
11/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: November Virtual Hangout Call for Questions
What questions do you have for Andy, Garrett, Cameron, and Matt ahead of this month's hangout?
11/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Tom Doak Answers Club TFE
A special drop in for Club TFE members
11/14/24
ARCHITECTURE
Digging into Design: Sweetens Cove with Rob Collins
Presented by Johnnie-O, this is Episode Two of a five-part series on some of our favorite public courses in the U.S.
11/13/24
NEWSLETTER
Ranking the FedEx Cup Fall Venues
When you look at the venues on paper, it’s not exactly a roster of bangers
11/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Butterfield Bermuda Championship
You might be sick if you bet on the Butterfield, but Paulie is here to help with your illness
11/11/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: King-Collins Becomes King Collins Dormer
Plus: a Jim Urbina plan for Olympic Club
11/11/24
NEWSLETTER
PJ Goes to the Charles Schwab Championship
Fried Egg Golf sent PJ Clark to the Charles Schwab Championship. These are his notes from the ground at Phoenix Country Club.
11/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Alternate Shot: Chasing Speed
Is chasing swing speed the best advice to give young players?
11/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: The Harvester Club
The Club TFE review and rating of the Harvester Club
11/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: 2025 Player Hypotheticals
Your comment section for the second weekend of November
11/06/24
NEWSLETTER
What’s at Stake Down the FedEx Cup Fall Stretch?
With three events remaining, the FedEx Cup Fall is heating up
11/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 World Wide Technology Championship
Paulie looks at three picks to keep an eye on this week at the Tiger-designed venue in Mexico
11/04/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Dream Golf Announces Old Shores
Plus: The Keiser sons’ approach, Tom Doak’s 2024, and flyovers of a new Gil Hanse course
11/04/24
NEWSLETTER
State of the LPGA: Asia Swing Recap and What’s Still to Come in 2024
Getting you caught up on all the latest LPGA action (and previewing what lies ahead)
11/01/24
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf Cover Letter
Joseph makes his pitch for an open position with LIV Golf
10/31/24
NEWSLETTER
Best of Club TFE: October 2024
Featuring one of the hardest holes in America and a busy events schedule
10/31/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Hyannisport Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Hyannisport Club
10/31/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: First Big Golf Trip
Your comment section for the first weekend of November
10/30/24
NEWSLETTER
October Club TFE Virtual Hangout
Ranking the Fried Egg Golf team's playing ability, TGL pros and cons, where to go on international golf trips, and a whole lot more
10/30/24
NEWSLETTER
PGA Tour’s Proposed Changes Don’t Address Its Most Important Problems
The Tour took a step in the right direction but still isn't moving very far
10/29/24
ARCHITECTURE
All Grass Is Local: Oakmont Country Club
Presented by Toro, this is Episode Two of a series where we visit four different courses and cover their unique approaches to agronomy
10/28/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Sweetens Cove’s Next Phase
Plus: Bruce Hepner, Kye Goalby head up an overhaul of Miami Lakes
10/25/24
ARCHITECTURE
Weekend Chat: October Virtual Hangout – Call for Questions
Your comment section (and call for questions) for the final weekend of October
10/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Professional Golf’s DOJ Purgatory Era
How the PGA Tour lost control of its own future
10/24/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Bayside Golf Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Bayside Golf Club
10/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Making the Case for TGL
Success, disaster, or anywhere in between, the TGL experiment is going to be fun
10/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Party Favors at the Zozo Championship
Sponsor exemptions actively compromise the meritocracy the PGA Tour is supposed to represent
10/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Zozo Championship
Need some help with your PGA Tour bets this week? Paulie's got you covered
10/21/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: The Rest of Your Mailbag Questions, Answered
Plus: recent photos of Boston Golf Club
10/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Fall Golf’s Breath of Fresh Air and Scottie Being Scottie
Appreciating the FedEx Cup Fall, DP World Tour's social media, and Scottie Scheffler
10/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Grass, Greens, and Everything In Between
Your comment section for the third weekend of October
10/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Alternate Shot: Surprise Courses of the Year
As the year begins to wind down, it's the perfect time for reflection
10/17/24
ARCHITECTURE
Digging into Design: Sedge Valley with Tom Doak
Presented by Johnnie-O, this is Episode One of a five-part series on some of our favorite public courses in the U.S.
10/17/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Ryder Cup Ticket Debate: Balancing Accessibility and Ticket Market Dynamics
Considerations beyond the oversimplified outrage on social media
10/16/24
NEWSLETTER
A Ryder Cup Ripoff
The PGA of America revealed some insanely high ticket prices for next year's event.
10/16/24
ARCHITECTURE
Member Video: Old Barnwell — Andy and Garrett Discuss
A member-only video
10/15/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Do We Like a Bunker in the Middle of a Green?
Plus: the evolution (devolution?) of golf architecture discussion on the internet
10/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Shriners Children’s Open
The annual stop in Vegas is a red-number light district with birdies coming in bunches
10/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Embracing the PGA Tour’s Silly Season
Observations from the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah
10/11/24
NEWSLETTER
A PGA Tour Venue Quandary
A Back-and-Forth on Black Desert and the Suitability of Resort Courses as Professional Golf Venues
10/10/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Black Desert
The Club TFE review and rating of Black Desert Resort
10/09/24
NEWSLETTER
All About Black Desert
Fried Egg Golf's Garrett and Matt on their impressions of the 'visual feast' that is the newest PGA Tour venue
10/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Black Desert Championship
Paulie rummages around the lava rocks to find some value at the inaugural Black Desert Championship.
10/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Call for Questions: Golf Architecture Mailbag with Andy and Garrett
*David S. Pumpkins voice* ANY QUESTIONS?
10/07/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: A First Look at the New Met Links
Plus: a Ryder Cup grandstand requires a reimagined opening hole at Bethpage Black
10/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Tyrrell Hatton’s Old Course Dominance, Explained
Also, thoughts on the KFT Championship and the TGL's first efforts at golf course design
10/04/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: When Golf Isn’t “Golf”
What's your favorite form of golf that isn't actually golf?
10/04/24
NEWSLETTER
Celebrating Benzie Day at Crystal Downs
In praise of a charming Crystal Downs tradition
10/04/24
NEWSLETTER
What Role Should Private Clubs Play in Their Communities?
Clubs like Augusta National and Crystal Downs often have some form of community outreach; is it enough? What more could/should be done?
10/03/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Dunhill Links Serving as Center Stage for Reunification Debate
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is a legitimately great event, but this week it takes on a different kind of importance as the epicenter of reunification chatter
10/02/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Chalk Mine 9
The Club TFE review and rating of the Chalk Mine 9
10/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Discussing Yasir and Jay at the Dunhill, Plus Notes on the Sanderson
Discussing a high-profile amateur group at the Dunhill Links, plus a rookie to watch at the Sanderson
10/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship
The Sanderson Farms Championship means the PGA Tour is fully in the fall swing, but that doesn't mean a lack of potential betting value
9/30/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Stiles and Van Kleek’s Hooper Golf Course Scores a Restoration
Plus: Royal Montreal’s Dick Wilson roots
9/30/24
NEWSLETTER
Presidents Cup Notes, Thoughts, and Takeaways
A roundtable look at key players, the broadcast, why team match play just works, and more from the Presidents Cup
9/30/24
NEWSLETTER
The Return of Yolk with Doak: Call for Questions
Tom Doak is back for another round of Yolk with Doak podcasts, and
9/27/24
NEWSLETTER
Winners & Losers From Thursday at the Presidents Cup
Breaking down who should feel good and who should feel bad after Presidents Cup Thursday at Royal Montreal
9/27/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Inventing New Templates
Your comment section for the final weekend of September
9/26/24
NEWSLETTER
September Virtual Hangout – AMA with SGS
Andy, Brendan, and PJ answer many questions about golf, life, Mets, fruit, and much more
9/25/24
ARCHITECTURE
Design Notebook: Reviving Stanley Thompson
Plus: a theory of a “Pit” template
9/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 Presidents Cup
Breaking down team golf strategy, lineups and pairings we want to see, and more
9/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Sights, Scenes, & Sounds from LIV Dallas
As LIV wraps up its third season, what's it like to attend an event as a spectator? We found out at LIV Dallas
9/20/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Bar Run
The Club TFE review and rating of Bar Run Golf Course
9/20/24
NEWSLETTER
How Would a PGA Tour/LIV Merger Actually Work?
Sure, we know both sides are negotiating, but to what end?
9/20/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Future Presidents Cup Venues
Your comment section for the third weekend in September
9/20/24
NEWSLETTER
September Club TFE Virtual Hangout: AMA w/ SGS
What questions do you have for Andy and Brendan?
9/18/24
NEWSLETTER
LIV Golf & the PGA Tour: By the Numbers
A quantitative look at the state of the men's professional game
9/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Quick Thoughts on the Masters Coverage Window Expansion
Notes on Augusta National announcing broadcast window changes for the Masters
9/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Design Notebook: Machrihanish Dunes 2 Is on the Way
Plus: Cabot invests in Arctic Circle destination, Rock Creek Park reno gains approval
9/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Nine Takeaways From the 2024 Solheim Cup
Notes and observations from the ground at the 2024 Solheim Cup
9/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Rory’s Irish Open Disappointment
Rory McIlroy's finish at the Irish Open was unfortunately more continuing pattern than aberration.
9/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Introducing the Club TFE International Travel Concierge Service
A new benefit for Club TFE members
9/13/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Royal County Down
The Club TFE review and rating of Royal County Down
9/13/24
NEWSLETTER
What the Cabot Collection’s Investment in Lofoten Links Means for Both Sides
What the Lofoten Links move says about Cabot's current strategy and possible future plans
9/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Solheim Cup Plagued by Fan Shuttle ‘Disaster’ in Virginia
The enthusiasm that's overflowing at the start of a Solheim Cup got run over by a bus, or lack thereof
9/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Leona Maguire Sits & Other Thoughts on Solheim Cup Friday
Breaking down the opening set of matches at the 2024 Solheim Cup
9/11/24
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 Solheim Cup
Getting set for what could be a special weekend at the Solheim Cup
9/11/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A Small Victory
Whichever direction men's golf takes from here, making sure events like the Irish Open are treated as prestigious should be a big goal
9/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Procore Championship
The PGA Tour fall season kicks off with a traditional stop in Napa, now with a new name
9/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: How to Stand Out in the Nebraska Sandhills
Plus: recent photos from another Sandhills course at Pelican Beach
9/06/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Inverness Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Inverness Club
9/06/24
NEWSLETTER
Alternate Shot: Does the “Match” Lineup Say Anything About the State of Golf?
The latest Match will reportedly be Rory & Scottie vs. Bryson & Brooks, but does it also reveal anything bigger about the state of the sport?
9/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Royal County Down: The Greatest Stretch in Golf
Taking a look at what makes the first 13 holes at Royal County Down the best stretch of golf in the world
9/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Club TFE Member Video – Southern Pines
A look at Southern Pines
9/04/24
NEWSLETTER
Breaking Down the Presidents Cup Captain’s Picks
Did the captains get it right? Was Justin Thomas snubbed? Answering those questions and more with Presidents Cup rosters set
9/03/24
NEWSLETTER
Design Notebook: A New Era at Canal Shores
Plus: more details regarding Florida's attempt to put golf in state parks
9/02/24
NEWSLETTER
The New East Lake & Other Tour Championship Notes
East Lake thoughts, Scottie's win, format proposals, OWGR contradiction, the Curtis Cup, and more from the weekend in golf
9/01/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler Is the 2024 FedEx Cup Champion
Scottie Scheffler took down the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup along with it
8/30/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Course Profile: CapRock Ranch
The Club TFE review and rating of CapRock Ranch
8/30/24
NEWSLETTER
The State of the Tour Championship: What Works (and What Doesn’t)
A fair and balanced assessment of the Tour Championship, with a few proposals to make it better. Plus: the Creator Classic
8/30/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Golf Holidays
Your comment section for the final weekend of August
8/28/24
NEWSLETTER
How the East Lake Renovation Has Pushed Architecture Mainstream
Plus: is the Tour Championship really broken? And more midweek news and notes from the golf world
8/28/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Sound and Vocabulary Signifying Nothing
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks at the FedEx Cup's Tour Championship
8/27/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Tour Championship
A renovated East Lake is set to host the Tour Championship, and Paulie has thoughts on who you should look for at the playoff finale
8/26/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: Another Entry in the “Renovation on a Budget” Files
Plus: who’s behind the proposed golf facility in Jonathan Dickinson State Park?
8/26/24
NEWSLETTER
How Lydia Ko Won the Women’s Open
Lydia Ko's first major win in nearly a decade caps off a stellar year, plus Nelly Korda's weekend and more
8/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Clear Creek Tahoe
The Club TFE review and rating of Clear Creek Tahoe
8/23/24
NEWSLETTER
Debating the Merits of a $15 Million TPC Craig Ranch Renovation
Is this really the best way to spend this much money? Well...
8/22/24
NEWSLETTER
2025 Club TFE England Trip
Details about the 2025 Club TFE England Trip
8/22/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
A True Test at the Women’s Open
Recapping a challenging and windy Thursday at the Old Course, which ended with Charley Hull leading the field
8/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Previewing the 2024 Women’s Open at St. Andrews
How the women will tackle the Old Course, the setup, and five players to watch at the AIG Women's Open at St. Andrews
8/21/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
High-Level Insights for the BMW Championship
The BMW Championship is set to be held at altitude this week at Castle Pines, which could be a welcome variable for some players
8/19/24
NEWSLETTER
How Hideki Won in Memphis (and More From the PGA Tour’s Playoff Opener)
Hideki's hot putter, Nick Dunlap makes the cut, and more notes and observations
8/19/24
NEWSLETTER
Jose Luis Ballester Becomes the First Spanish Winner of the U.S. Amateur
Thoughts on the 2024 U.S. Amateur final at Hazeltine, where Jose Luis Ballester triumphed over Noah Kent
8/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
The Old Course at St. Andrews 101
Want to learn about the Old Course at St. Andrews? Here are a few highlights from our archive to get you started
8/19/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: Holding a Funhouse Mirror Up to the Old Course’s Greens
Plus: photos of a new Tyler Rae design
8/16/24
ARCHITECTURE
Course Profile: Chambers Bay
The Club TFE review and rating of Chambers Bay Golf Course
8/16/24
NEWSLETTER
The Tour’s Questionable Priorities, Scottie’s “Silly” Critique, and More From the Week in Golf
Plus: notes on the U.S. Amateur, East Lake's restoration, and more as Brendan empties his notebook
8/15/24
NEWSLETTER
August Virtual Hangout with Joel Beall and Sean Zak
An hour of Scottish golf talk, memories from time spent across the pond, and haggis debates
8/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Sweating the Postseason
What kind of course is TPC Southwind? And what can we learn from Scottie Scheffler's strategy?
8/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Matt Kuchar: Last Man Standing
Wrapping up Matt Kuchar's solitary finish on Monday at the Wyndham (and his presser after)
8/14/24
NEWSLETTER
Examining the Bubble Ahead of the FedEx Cup Playoffs
Breaking down the bubble boys of the FedEx St. Jude Championship
8/14/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Three Takeaways From the 2025 PGA Tour Schedule Release
The new PGA Tour schedule looks a lot like the old PGA Tour schedule, and other thoughts on the newly released 2025 Tour calendar
8/14/24
ARCHITECTURE
All Grass Is Local: Brambles
Presented by Toro, this is Episode One of a series where we visit four different courses and cover their unique approaches to agronomy
8/13/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 FedEx St. Jude Championship
It's a postseason edition of Paulie's Picks, as the PGA Tour heads to TPC Southwind for the start of the FedEx Cup playoffs
8/12/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: Was No. 5 at St. Andrews Once the Greatest Par 5 in the World?
Plus: news out of Sleepy Hollow and Pebble Beach
8/12/24
NEWSLETTER
The Case for Stacking More Men’s and Women’s Events Together
Why the Olympic model of playing men's and women's events consecutively at the same venue should be more common
8/12/24
NEWSLETTER
What Was Matt Kuchar Thinking?
One of golf's unique heels returned to form on Sunday night, as Matt Kuchar livened up a sleepier PGA Tour stop
8/10/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: August Virtual Hangout with Joel Beall and Sean Zak
Your comment section for the second weekend of August
8/09/24
NEWSLETTER
The European Ryder Cup Revamps Its Qualifying System
Team Europe changes its ways ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup
8/08/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Oakland Hills Country Club (South)
The Club TFE review and rating of the South Course at Oakland Hills CC
8/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Checking in at the Wyndham
What kind of player usually succeeds at Sedgefield? Plus a bittersweet Tiger memory
8/07/24
NEWSLETTER
Breaking Down the FedEx Cup Bubble
With the PGA Tour's regular season finale set for Sedgefield, we look at five names to watch near the bubble
8/07/24
NEWSLETTER
How the Olympic Stage Is Even More Meaningful for Women’s Golf
With women's competition set to begin in France, we take a look at why the Olympic spotlight is a welcome one
8/06/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Wyndham Championship
The Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club has always favored elite ball-strikers.
8/05/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: King-Collins to Build a Second Course at Seven Mile Beach
Plus: A tour of Indiana's Pete Dye Trail
8/05/24
NEWSLETTER
How Olympic Golf Continues to Deliver
Once thought superfluous by many players and fans, golf at the Olympics now feels like one of the sport's best events
8/05/24
NEWSLETTER
Should We Worry About Jon Rahm?
Are Jon Rahm's big-event struggles in 2024 a real concern, or just a small sample size?
8/04/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Scottie Scheffler Wins Olympic Gold
Tommy Fleetwood and Hideki Matsuyama completed the podium at Le Golf National.
8/02/24
NEWSLETTER
On Olympic Qualification, Bryson’s Case, and Wyndham’s Struggles
Discussing and debating the Olympic qualifying process, Bryson vs. Wyndham, and more.
8/02/24
NEWSLETTER
Discussing a Feature More Greens Should Have
Why a quality runoff area short of the green is one of golf's most underrated "hazards"
8/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Southern Hills Country Club
The Club TFE review and rating of Southern Hills Country Club
8/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Are the Olympics About Identifying the Best Golfer?
Your comment section for the first week of August
7/31/24
NEWSLETTER
How Le Golf National Highlights the Importance of Course Setup and Fit
With Olympic golf set to begin, what does Le Golf National tell us about the importance of course setup and course fit?
7/30/24
NEWSLETTER
Tour Guide: Wyndham Clark vs. Le Golf National
What should we expect from Wyndham at the Olympics? Plus looking back at a low point for Phil in 2018
7/29/24
NEWSLETTER
Design Notebook: An Update on Tom Doak’s Work at Crooked Stick
Plus: news out of Rodeo Dunes and Olympia Fields
7/29/24
NEWSLETTER
What Should We Make of Jon Rahm’s 2024?
2024 certainly hasn't gone like Jon Rahm hoped, but was it really as disappointing as the narrative?
7/29/24
NEWSLETTER
How Do We Define a Good PGA Tour Win Anymore?
It wasn't always so difficult to assign value and meaning to a win on the PGA Tour
7/26/24
NEWSLETTER
Four Takeaways From the 2024 Majors
Taking a look at a few statistical nuggets and notes now that the 2024 men's majors are complete
7/25/24
NEWSLETTER
Course Profile: Cape Cod Country Club
The Club TFE rating and review of Cape Cod Country Club
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
7/24/24
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
7/24/24
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
Who Had the Best Major Year Without a Win?
Three men took home majors in 2024, but who had the best year among the non-winners?
7/23/24
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
Rose, Horschel, Scottie, Rory, and More Open Championship Notes
Emptying the notebook after another week of Open Championship immersion
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Xander Schauffele Knew This Was Coming
Xander was right: a steady drip does indeed cave the stone
7/22/24
NEWSLETTER
Can Royal Troon Be Emulated?
It's tempting to try and import features that make links golf so special, but the reality is more complicated
7/21/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Comments on Sunday at the Open Championship
Gather round for the last men's major championship round of the year
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
7/20/24
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
Club TFE Comments on Friday at the Open Championship
Club TFE comments on the second round of the Open Championship 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
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
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
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
7/18/24
NEWSLETTER
Club TFE Comments on Thursday at the Open Championship
Club TFE comments on the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon
7/18/24
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
Bad Starts for Two Stars at the Open Championship
Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy Have Rough Starts at the Open Championship
7/17/24
NEWSLETTER
For the Love of Links Golf
An ode to what makes this version of the game the best: unpredictability
7/17/24
NEWSLETTER
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
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
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
7/16/24
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
Rory McIlroy Is the Modern Model of Consistency and Longevity
Defining Rory by his major misses means ignores a wildly impressive run at the top of the game
7/16/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Best Bets for the 2024 British Open
Paulie offers a few parlay and head-to-head options to consider for Royal Troon
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 British Open Favorites
Breaking down what it takes to succeed at Royal Troon, and who among the favorites represents the best value
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: Five 2024 British Open Longshots
Some sleepers heading into the 2024 Open at Royal Troon
7/15/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Design Notebook: Architect Roundtable on Links Golf
Plus: the latest out of Royal Troon and Cleeve Hill
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Ayaka Furue Broke Through in Dramatic Fashion at the Evian
There's no bad way to win your first major, but a walk-off eagle has to be one of the best ways to do it
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
Robert MacIntyre’s Scottish Open Win Was a True Spectacle
Seeing someone win their own national open is one of golf's great pleasures
7/15/24
NEWSLETTER
It’s Time to Talk About Free Drops
Are we at the point where golf needs to rein in free relief options?
7/15/24
ARCHITECTURE
The History of Royal Troon’s Postage Stamp
Royal Troon's most famous hole wasn't originally part of the course
7/14/24
ARCHITECTURE
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
A Bryson Feud Goes Public
Bryson DeChambeau's dispute with longtime coach Mike Schy spilled into the mainstream this week
7/12/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: Golf Lockers
Your comment section for the second weekend of July
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
7/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Why Keegan Bradley Shouldn’t Give Away Any Captain’s Picks
Keegan Bradley's first strategic move as Ryder Cup captain: saying he wants to give up a few captain's picks, for some reason.
7/10/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
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
NEWSLETTER
The Pros and Cons of Captain Keegan
Shane and Joseph debate the merits of a Keegan Bradley Ryder Cup captaincy
7/09/24
NEWSLETTER
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
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Keegan Bradley Named 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup Captain
A surprise announcement that could signal change within Team USA
7/09/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
Paulie’s Picks: 2024 Genesis Scottish Open
It's links season, which means a slight change in the type of player set for success in Scotland
7/08/24
COMPETITIVE GOLF
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
Tour Guide: John Deere Diving
Taking a trip to TPC Deere Run to talk Spieth, a memorable edition with Ryder Cup impacts, and more
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
A New Era of Golf Executive
The R&A's new chief is the latest sign of where golf is now, and where it's likely heading
7/03/24
NEWSLETTER
A Big Day for Team Rose at Open Qualifying
Justin Rose was by far the biggest name to make it through the final stage of Open Qualifying
7/02/24
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
Design Notebook: An Inside Look at Jackson Kahn’s Redesign of North Ranch
Plus: Chambers Bay ponders LIV
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
Musings on Seth Waugh, Team Golf, and Non-Signature PGA Tour Events
The weekend offered plenty of time
7/01/24
NEWSLETTER
What Should We Make of Cameron Young?
After another close call with victory, Cam Young remains a very tough player to pin down
6/28/24
NEWSLETTER
Weekend Chat: The Hallways of Golf
Your comment section for the final weekend in June
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
6/27/24
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?
6/16/24
NEWSLETTER
Sunday at the U.S. Open – Club TFE Comment Section
Is it Bryson's time?