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A ‘world class semi-private golf course’: Club Pro Guy and architect Hank Jones lay out their bold vision for Three Jack National
It’s been 25 years since the man known as Club Pro Guy played his last competitive round on the Mexican Mini-Tour, a forgettable second-round 91 at the Los Mochis Masters that included a two-stroke penalty for playing a range ball and an unfortunate physical altercation with an elderly volunteer. After a playing career that spanned Read more…
Rules Review: How can I possibly know ‘exactly’ where my ball crossed into a penalty area?
Here is what the Rules says about it – and the good news is you get some benefit of the doubt.
Journeys: ‘I Am Such A Nobody So It’s Pretty Much A Free Crack At The Open’
Crowned the PGA Tour of Australasia Order of Merit winner in his rookie season, Kiwi Kazuma Kobori now has the world’s best in his sights
Raising A Junior Golfer? This Is The Stuff I Did Wrong
The author only meant well with his junior golfer, but his best advice comes from his mistakes
Why pros use this disaster-avoidance greenside strategy – and you should, too
Putting from off the green may not be as glamorous as floating a high wedge onto the green, but it’s almost always the smarter play.
This impressive stat is the runaway reason why Nelly Korda is dominating the LPGA
In her run of four wins in a row, Nelly Korda has capitalised on one of the best stretches of par-5 scoring the LPGA has ever seen.
‘I earned my PGA Tour card in college’: Gordon Sargent is ready to win like buddy Nick Dunlap
When the PGA Tour announced the PGA Tour U Accelerated program in which a college player can earn his tour card by winning enough amateur tournaments and awards before his senior year, I knew I had a chance. No one is more excited about the program than I am: I’m a junior, playing college golf Read more…
This ‘78-22 percent’ difference is a key scoring trick for pros – what we can learn
We often focus on the shots that we don’t have on a given day and not the ones we do. It’s a concept that sports psychologist Dr Bhrett McCabe calls capability versus capacity, and it is key difference between us and the pros.
Augusta National’s 11th was the defining hole of the 2024 Masters— here’s why it’s so tricky
No. 12 at Augusta National gets a lot of credit for creating drama and dashing dreams at the Masters. But on Sunday of the 2024 Masters, it was No. 11 that saw two crucial shots end up in the water. Both Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg were in the fairway off the tee, but saw Read more…
Rules Review: I know I saw his golf ball move when he removed that pine straw. Why wasn’t he penalised?
If you want to know how to deal with pine straw – and loose impediments in general – in terms of removing them and playing your next shot without penalty, read on.
RBC Heritage picks 2024: It’s time for Tommy Fleetwood to get the monkey off his back
Historically, Harbour Town was a nice “come down” week after the Masters, for the players, for the fans, for the bettors. Sadly, those days are over in the new signature event world. We’re not really complaining, though. Any time we can get a great field on a compelling golf course is a plus, and that’s Read more…
The golf verdict on O.J. Simpson
Editor’s Note: O.J. Simpson died of cancer on April 11, 2024 at age 76. This piece appeared in the August 1995 issue; the verdict of O.J. Simpson’s famous trial was announced on Oct. 3 of that year, acquitting Simpson on two counts of murder. (Many readers wrote letters to the editor objecting that the story Read more…
Masters 2024 betting tips: 10 rules every casual bettor should follow at Augusta National
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Given golf fans’ intimate knowledge of the year’s biggest event, the Masters offers us an opportunity to have some fun while I describe the skills needed to succeed around Augusta National Golf Club. RELATED: Masters 2024: Power rankings for the entire field at Augusta National To best illustrate how I’m thinking about Read more…
Masters 2024: Overheard in the gallery at Augusta National on Wednesday (“Oh my God, Tiger’s here!”)
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The 2024 Masters is nearly here and people are talking. Oh, people are talking. And once again, we are listening to the patrons at Augusta National. Here are some of the best things we overheard in the gallery on the eve of the 2023 Masters. “This is a monster-ass hole. Is this Read more…
Jon Rahm reveals the best advice he got from a Masters legend—and it will help you
AUGUSTA, Ga.—Augusta National Golf Club has a style of its own. Its wide, rolling fairways are unmistakable by their Masters green. But that, in some ways, masks how best to navigate them. Ahead of the 2024 Masters, defending champion Jon Rham wrote an ode to one of his idols, Jose Maria Olazabal, in this year’s Read more…
Masters 2024: Monday notebook – Cam Smith’s Augusta arrival, Tiger sighting, merchandise, solar eclipse
Greetings from Augusta National. Australian Golf Digest has arrived and the hallowed turf in Georgia is looking extra hallowed as the practice rounds for the 88th Masters began. We’ll take you around the grounds for things we’ve noticed on a beautiful, sunny, solar eclipse-affected Monday (US time).
Masters 2024: 9 obscure Augusta records unlikely to be broken
In the run-up to the Masters each year I spend a great deal of time sifting through the tournament’s extensive media guide. In particular, the statistics and records section, which spans 40 pages, is always of interest. In 2023 alone 14 individual records were either broken by new players or re-written by the current record Read more…
Our top betting expert’s unscientific ranking of the best players in the world
Just like much of the past two-plus years, a lot of the talk leading into the Masters this year is about golf’s inability to rank its best players. It’s not a new discussion, but the complaints are getting louder. The Official World Golf Rankings is used by majors to determine fields, but when discussing with Read more…
Masters 2024: How to watch the tournament like a genius – 9 things to look for in the TV coverage
If you’re looking to upgrade your Masters-watching experience, or just perhaps impress your friends during your Masters Monday breakfasts, these are a smattering of nerdy nuggets to remember.
Golf pro chips wedding ring to groom during ceremony, might be the most clutch shot in golf history
Thanks to the magic of smartphones and social media, we were brought an amazing highlight that took place during one couple’s nuptials. It involves a golfer chipping the wedding ring to the groom. And absolutely nailing it.
