Articles by Joel Beall

September 2nd, 2021

Phil Mickelson named Ryder Cup assistant captain

Mickelson – and Fred Couples – join Davis Love III, Jim Furyk and Zach Johnson as captain Steve Stricker’s vice-captains.

August 31st, 2021

John Daly backs Phil Mickelson in USGA tiff, calls for rollback of golf ball

Daly’s opinion may be somewhat of a shock, as much of his success and fame is partially derived from his ability to hit a golf ball unfathomable distances.

August 30th, 2021

Here are the 30 players who qualified for the 2021 Tour Championship

Cameron Smith is the lone Australian to make it to the Tour Championship and will start the staggered-start, season-ending tournament in fifth place.

August 30th, 2021

Watch tour pro cost himself $US395,000, trip to Tour Championship

A flared iron shot – and a creek – cost the Korean a big, big payday.

August 27th, 2021

Jon Rahm invokes ‘Ted Lasso’ mentality while pointing out hilarious, spot-on parallel with Dustin Johnson

Rahm sits atop the BMW Championship leaderboard, a position he credits to a wildly-popular TV show.

August 26th, 2021

Rory McIlroy threw his 3-wood towards the New Jersey Turnpike because sometimes clubs need to die

We come here not to criticise Rory McIlroy for what he did to his 3-wood on Monday, but to sympathise.

August 24th, 2021

Report: Patrick Reed in hospital battling bilateral pneumonia

Bilateral interstitial pneumonia is a serious infection that can inflame and scar the lungs.

August 24th, 2021

Bryson DeChambeau to compete in Long Drive World Championship

While DeChambeau’s newfound strength has led to success against the game’s best, he’ll now get to put that power against the game’s longest.

August 21st, 2021

‘RIDICULOUS’: Watch Jordan Spieth make back-to-back hole-outs for EAGLE

Golf’s an easy game when you don’t need your putter. Just ask Jordan Spieth

August 21st, 2021

REPORT: Hank Haney’s lawsuit against PGA Tour dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed golf instructor Hank Haney’s lawsuit against the PGA Tour, according to an ESPN report.

August 20th, 2021

Dustin Johnson plays with two 3-woods after cracking driver

Those tuning into the first round action at the Northern Trust noticed something off with the tournament’s defending champ: golf’s mighty Thor was without his hammer.

August 19th, 2021

Gary Player’s wife dies after battle with cancer

Vivienne Player, wife of Gary Player, died on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.

August 18th, 2021

Former USGA employee charged with embezzling $3 million in US Open tickets

The man began his operation prior to the 2013 US Open at Merion and continued through to the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach.

August 17th, 2021

Watch Tiger Woods bomb a ‘Happy Gilmore’ drive while Rory McIlroy’s attempt takes out a launch monitor

No, Tiger Woods has not undergone a new swing change. Although judging by this missile, maybe he should consider it.

August 17th, 2021

How Matthew Wolff won $US1 million at the Wyndham Championship despite missing the cut

Wolff’s collect was not the only season-end money pot dispersed after the Wyndham Championship.

August 13th, 2021

This is one of the worst near-aces you’ll ever see

This video should come with a NSFW warning.

August 11th, 2021

PGA Tour player says he’s in treatment for alcohol use

Murray, 27, shared the news on social media, and said he’s been in treatment for 12 days.

August 10th, 2021

Adam Scott among those on the bubble a week before the FedEx Cup Playoffs

Featuring a pair of former world No.1s, Major winners, cash cows and Ryder Cup stalwarts, here are six surprising names on the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup bubble heading into this week.

August 7th, 2021

European pro calls out Bryson DeChambeau for not yelling ‘Fore’

Among the number of growing curiosities surrounding Bryson DeChambeau is the accusation that the 2020 US Open champ fails to properly yell “FORE” on errant drives.

August 6th, 2021

Collin Morikawa can accomplish something this week that only Tiger Woods has done faster in his career

Depending on their finishes this week, both Collin Morikawa and Dustin Johnson could capture the No.1 ranking by Monday morning.

August 4th, 2021

5 under-the-radar takeaways from the PGA Tour’s new 2021-2022 schedule

According to PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley, these schedule alterations were the first of more touch-ups to come.

July 23rd, 2021

Is golf’s greatest equipment myth true? An investigation into foreign substances and driving distance

Is golf’s greatest myth not fiction, but fact? We set out to find an answer.