Articles by Jaime Diaz

Lydia Ko: In The Know

Down but never out, Lydia Ko’s career resurgence is one for the ages.

OPINION: The sad consequence of the PGA Tour–PIF negotiations stalemate

At the moment, it seems negotiations between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s PIF and its governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, are enmeshed in anti-trust regulation hell, forcing a harrowing holding pattern in which all of golf’s lawyers and all the kingdom’s men can’t seem to put what’s left of the tour back together again.

Down but never out, Lydia Ko’s career resurgence is one for the ages

There’s really no one in the history of golf like Lydia Ko. First, there’s a pretty air-tight argument that Ko is the greatest very young player in golf history. Yes, including Tiger Woods, who from the ages of 15 through 20 won three straight U.S. Juniors followed by three straight U.S. Amateurs. But in the Read more…

The spirit of Arnold Palmer lives on in the Arnies

Arnold Palmer epitomized achievement and philanthropy in golf. “When you’ve reached the top, send the elevator back down for the others”—that’s the essence of the Arnie Award, given annually by Golf Digest in recognition of golfers who give back. This is the 12th-consecutive year we’ve celebrated the game’s benevolent spirit, partnering with the Arnold & Read more…

Arnie Award winner Rory McIlroy carries a special burden Palmer knew all too well

The greatest golfers have always given back. Automatically through the permanence of their records. Proactively by sharing their stories and accumulated wisdom. Munificently through philanthropy that leaves the game and the world better. Historically, no group in golf has had more to give, or given more, than the players in its pantheon, from Harry Vardon Read more…

The ultimate gamer

The story of a career relived through the words of golf’s premier writer. 

What Made Tiger Great?

Nicklaus, Player, Trevino, Miller & Faldo on going from good to transcendent.

Justin Thomas has arrived

Australian Golf Digest’s Newsmaker of the Year showcases a paradigm shift in professional golf, where you’re never too young to dominate.

Tough Act To Follow

Billy Payne grew Augusta National’s stature to a new level before naming Fred Ridley as his successor.

Survival Of The Fittest?

With golf fitness still in its infancy and as players bulk up and swing speeds increase, golf debates what’s causing injuries to top players.