Articles by The Undercover Pro

May 9th, 2025

Everybody has slow play wrong

This article previously appeared in The Undercover Pro newsletter, a Golf Digest+ exclusive where we grant anonymity to people in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a current PGA Tour player is interviewed by Senior Writer Joel Beall. The PGA Tour announced at the Players Championship that it is cracking down on slow play. Read more…

November 29th, 2024

Tipping is getting worse

This article originally appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a locker room attendant who has worked multiple PGA Tour events is interviewed by Editorial Director Max Adler. To receive this newsletter regularly, sign up to be a Golf Digest+ member. I have Read more…

August 16th, 2024

Tales from Slow-Ams

This article originally appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people who work in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a current PGA Tour player is interviewed by Senior Writer Joel Beall. You can sign up via Golf Digest+ to make sure you receive this newsletter regularly. Most tour players regard Read more…

August 2nd, 2024

When players stiff coaches

This article first appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people who work in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a top coach is interviewed by Senior Writer Matthew Rudy. You can sign up via Golf Digest+ to make sure you receive this newsletter regularly. When you’re in the “real world” Read more…

July 11th, 2024

When celebrities don’t get invited back

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people who work in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a tournament administrator is interviewed by Editorial Director Max Adler. You can sign up via Golf Digest+ to make sure you receive this newsletter regularly. I am part of Read more…

June 26th, 2024

How many tour golf coaches can break 80?

This article originally appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people who work in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a legendary coach is interviewed by Senior Writer Matthew Rudy. You can sign up via Golf Digest+ to make sure you receive this newsletter regularly. If you want to get some uncomfortable looks, Read more…

April 18th, 2024

What Zach Johnson got wrong on reality TV

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Undercover Pro newsletter. Sign up here to become a Golf Digest+ member to receive it regularly. Here a former Ryder Cupper speaks with Contributing Editor Dave Shedloski. I’ve been a member of multiple U.S. Ryder Cup teams, both winning and losing. The other day I watched season Read more…

April 12th, 2024

Is golf vulnerable to a gambling scandal?

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people in golf who’ve got something to say. Here a current PGA Tour player is interviewed by Senior Writer Joel Beall. As legalized sports gambling began to become prevalent, my former instructor asked me if I was worried it was Read more…

April 5th, 2024

Why some architects are backstabbers

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in The Undercover Newsletter, where we grant anonymity to people in golf who’ve got something to say. This newsletter comes from a prominent course architect interviewed by Architecture Editor Derek Duncan. To receive the The Undercover Newsletter, you can sign up via Golf Digest+. I recently got some hard Read more…