Articles by GolfDigest.com Editors

September 27th, 2025

Ryder Cup 2025: The crowd chanted ‘F–k you Rory!’ His response was perfect

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.v— How do you respond to a hostile crowd chanting expletives at you? Just ask Rory McIlroy. Rory’s been the center of the Bethpage crowd’s attention throughout the week. Among the heckles this week: Jabs at his personal life Chants of “a–hole” Tormenting about “chokes” On the first tee on Saturday morning, perhaps sensing Read more…

December 10th, 2024

2024 Newsmakers of the Year

Two contradictory statements appear to hold true regarding the game of golf in the waning days of 2024. On the one hand, the sport has never been more popular at the recreational level, participation, particularly among women and juniors, showing no signs of fading after the COVID surge. On the other, interest in the professional Read more…

December 25th, 2023

Our favorite golf memories from 2023

The PGA Tour vs. LIV/PIF vs. fans vs. pro golf’s future took up much of the oxygen again in 2023, with a resolution to the mess still to come. Thankfully, there were plenty of more pleasant memories to sustain members of our Golf Digest staff this past year. Once more, we asked our writers and Read more…

December 12th, 2023

2023 Newsmakers of the Year

There was an expectation in some circles that 2023 would see golf settle into its new normal. A rival upstart to challenge the PGA Tour was no longer a threat but a reality, LIV Golf disrupting the game’s ecosystem on the course and in the courtroom. To counter, Ponte Vedra Beach launched a “designated events” Read more…