Articles by Guy Yocom

January 20th, 2024

From the Golf Digest Archive: My Shot with Jack Burke Jr. (2007)

Editor’s Note—On Jan. 29, 2024, legendary golfer Jack Burke Jr. would have celebrated his 101st birthday. But 10 days shy of that milestone, the oldest living Masters and PGA Championship winner passed away in Houston. Almost 60 years removed from his retirement as a tour pro, Burke managed to remain, as Guy Yocom wrote for Read more…

January 27th, 2023

Jack Burke Jnr, the 1956 Masters champion, is turning 100 and still has plenty to say

Burke is a vital part of golf history, a singular individual who distinguished himself as a player, teacher, club owner, author, influencer and preserver of the best things in golf.

March 23rd, 2022

It’s time to celebrate Sam Snead

As Tiger still threatens to pass Sam’s record for most PGA Tour wins, learn what it was like to experience the legend firsthand.

May 11th, 2021

Going deep

Three fascinating long drivers tell the stories behind their success, and offer tips on how you can let it fly.

December 24th, 2020

2021 Goals: How to be a nicer golfer

Here are some of the stealth tactics we’ve observed among super-nice golfers.

April 2nd, 2020

Beauty Shots

A collector finds art in his passion.

February 26th, 2020

Lone Wolff

The fascinating, inventive, unorthodox, powerful, effective, inspiring swing of Matthew Wolff.

December 18th, 2019

Built To Last

It’s time to recognise the genius of Phil Mickelson’s swing.

October 19th, 2018

Does yelling ‘fore!’ work? Maybe. Sometimes. Not always.

Yelling “Fore!” can work, but it tends to provide the illusion of safety more than actual protection.

June 12th, 2018

2018 US Open: Don’t Mess This Up

It’s crucial that the USGA gets it right at Shinnecock.

March 28th, 2018

Quiz: Think you know the Masters?

Test your knowledge of the Masters Tournament and Augusta National Golf Club with this short quiz.

January 25th, 2018

Gimme A Break

As green-mapping gains popularity on tour, the technology could help you sink a big putt on your course.

September 28th, 2017

Info Seekers

How Zach Johnson learned to weaponise his stats, plus two more data disruptors on tour.

August 2nd, 2017

The trickiest challenge for a tour pro? A good night’s sleep

With early tee-times and hectic travel schedules, how do tour pros make sure they’re truly well-rested?

June 26th, 2017

With dissolution of Phil-Bones partnership, trying to dissect what went wrong

Golf’s most enduring player-caddie relationship ended last week. Why?

January 25th, 2017

10 Rules for a Golf Life

Here are 10 things we learned from Arnold, on and off the course.

December 20th, 2016

MY SHOT: Andrew “Beef” Johnston

My Shot • Andrew Johnston • 27 • Friern Barnet • London

October 30th, 2016

Arnold Palmer: 10 Rules For A Golf Life

Here’s what we learned from Arnie, on and off the course

August 1st, 2016

My Shot: Jimmy Walker

Going deep on his photo hobby, aliens and giving nine shots to a plus-1