Articles by David Owen

March 23rd, 2022

Welcome to Georgia National

An alternate history of the home of the Masters.

November 10th, 2021

This is the wrong way to take divots on the driving range

The proper way to take divots on a driving range is in neat lines separated by bands of intact turf.

March 29th, 2021

Our crusade for pitch-and-putt

WHERE IT BEGAN: Golf with a touch of Irish spin.

November 13th, 2020

Masters 2023: The SubAir system at Augusta National, explained

The mechanical hum that periodically emanates from several grates on the course are not proof that the tournament is a Matrix-like simulation created by green-jacketed aliens. Instead, the grates provide ventilation for Augusta National’s extensive subterranean turf-conditioning system.

September 15th, 2020

Back At A Classic

Rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic, the US Open returns to Winged Foot from September 17-20, for the sixth time since 1929.

November 15th, 2019

We’re In Trouble! Skin cancer is on the rise…

… and not just for golfers. Here’s what you need to know from a guy who made the same mistakes you have.

May 7th, 2018

How’d I Do? Don’t Ask.

I played the home The Players from the shortest tees and from the tips. The long and the short of TPC Sawgrass.

January 5th, 2018

Yes, You Can Beat Slow Play

Shaving seconds and minutes could cut half an hour from your round.

August 3rd, 2016

Winter showers?

Screw That! You’re playing anyway with these helpful tips.