The struggling tinkerer returned to form in a week when tempers flared. Plus, LIVsters book Open trips, notes from around the golf world, NBC-USGA poll results and love is in the air in Jupiter.
When you come to think of it that is the secret of most of the great holes all over the world. They all have some kind of a twist. C.B. MACDONALD
USGA's media deal goes to the open market. Plus, Masters news galore including Fred Couples, Champs dinner menu set, Taste of the Masters returns with an Azalea, plus, This, That and Reads.
The same organizations that pushed for compromises are threatening to oppose new testing rules even after getting their way. Why hold off until after several seminal courses host 2027 majors?
McIlroy and Spaun will vie for the title after four-hour Sunday rain delay. Plus, notes on how key holes played after recent changes, and Niemann wins again to build Masters momentum.
Thoughts on the vibrant Wednesday event I attended. Plus, Tiger's injury, R.I.P. John Feinstein and Brian Waites, the latest Ryder Cup standings, the PGA Tour's slow play plans, This, That and Reads.
Hill takes the Joburg Open, Garcia wins in Hong Kong, Wong is major bound after capturing the WAAP, and Trump Turnberry is vandalized.
The PGA Tour seems opposed to 2028's ball testing changes. Predictably, the softest generation wants to "take a stand" over losing 15 yards that might even make them more watchable.
Fred and Phil. Plus, a global PGA Tour!? Hammer named USGA President-elect, Women's Asia Pacific Am tees off, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
After President Trump tells the Prime Minister he'd like to see The Open return, the R&A's new chief says the resort lacks enough capacity to compete with other venues.
Pepperdine alum emerges from the field at PGA National. Plus, Lydia Ko continues to roll, Naidoo wins in South Africa, (another lefty) Peake comes out on top in New Zealand, and Suh earns Open berth.
Women's golf must run from Larry Scott. Plus, Open spots on the line in New Zealand and South Africa, Carl Jackson doc now streaming, wild Golden Age auction results, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
Journeyman holds off long-driving South African rookie in Puerto Vallarta. Plus, other weekend wins, White House session fails to produce peace, and how MLB's spat with ESPN could help golf.
Masters odds, Couples wants to top his Masters record, Ryder Cup standings, Old Tom items up for auction, Bubba's shot finally earns its YouTube due, Quotables, This, That and Reads.
Win comes after falling ill at the same course last month. Plus, Niemann wins in Adelaide, clarifying McIlroy's remarks, LPGA slow play. and rough start for Tour's remote broadcast future.
Torrey stands in for Riviera. Plus, 75 years since Hogan's return, the R&A adds LIV pathway, USGA announces qualifying sites, Masters 15/16, Quotables, This, That and Reads
Derek Sprague claims the PGA of America has not had a seat at the Five Families table. The record and comments have been refuted by a "disappointed" USGA CEO, Mike Whan.
LIV gets USGA validation. Plus, Masters notes, Tida Woods, Sergio's perplexing PGA invite, Africa Amateur, pricey St Andrews home, Quotables, Listens, This, That and Reads.
Belgium has a tour winner and strong Ryder Cup contender. Plus, a bunch of notes from the last Phoenix Open in its traditional form, along with international wins by Li, Oh, Geary, Newman and Raad.
Some wonky analysis for a Friday.
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