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2023 Newsmakers of the Year
There was an expectation in some circles that 2023 would see golf settle into its new normal. A rival upstart to challenge the PGA Tour was no longer a threat but a reality, LIV Golf disrupting the game’s ecosystem on the course and in the courtroom. To counter, Ponte Vedra Beach launched a “designated events” Read more…
Golfer poses all-time AITA to Reddit, gets almost unanimous response
If you’re not familiar with the acronym AITA, it stands for “Am I the asshole?” It generally denotes a genre of content on Reddit when a person becomes so confused about a sticky situation they are forced to ask strangers on the Internet if they are the ones in the wrong. In the overwhelming majority Read more…
Editor’s Letter: The Good, Bad and Downright Confusing
As you can probably tell by the size of this magazine, there’s a little bit happening in the world of golf right now. Some of it is really positive, like the international field assembled for this year’s ISPS Handa Australian Open in Sydney. What started out as a bit of a question mark earlier this Read more…
Aaron Rodgers, ‘Hatgate,’ and a careless employee: Golf’s biggest turkeys from 2023
There were so many great stories in golf this year from Michael Block to George Bryan to Lilia Vu. Well, this article is not about any of those great stories. Instead, it’s time to give out some turkeys in our annual Thanksgiving tradition that dates back to 2012. Some names on this list are return Read more…
Justin Thomas’ wild safari, Jon Rahm’s wilder green jacket pitch, and the best Halloween golf costumes of 2023
Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we can only imagine working in an office building that has simulators, putting greens, and an actual bunker! Yep, I’m talking about the impressive new PGA of America headquarters in Frisco, Texas, which I had the pleasure of visiting last week. My short game would be so Read more…
Reddit Golf Content of the Week: Is everyone lying about how good they are?
Late at night, when normal human beings are sleeping, one writer spends literal hours on Reddit Golf, a treasure trove of humor, whining, equipment scores, outright lies and occasionally some great advice. It also led him, once upon a time, to Bucket Hat Guy. Each Friday, he will bring the site’s best content to you, Read more…
2023 World Wide Technology Championship tee times, TV coverage, viewer’s guide
The PGA Tour will play its first event ever at a Tiger Woods-designed course this week as the World Wide Technology Championship will make a shift from the El Camaleon Golf Club to the El Cardonal Golf Course at Diamante. We’re also betting that this won’t be the last Woods course to host a professional Read more…
Viktor Hovland dunks on Smylie Kaufman on Smylie Kaufman’s own podcast, remains impossible to hate
When you begin winning at life at the rate Viktor Hovland is right now, people are going to dig deep and find reasons to hate. In the case of King Vik, though, I’m not sure that will ever happen, because it is quite literally impossible to find a reason to dislike the young Norwegian. Michael Read more…
The 9 best golf-themed Halloween costumes for 2023
This is a safe space, go ahead and admit it: You don’t have a Halloween costume yet.
Tiger Woods’ encouraging videos, Karl-Anthony Towns’ prodigious power, and an all-time heartbreaking penalty
Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we couldn’t be more excited to be growing the game. That’s right, my oldest daughter, Julia, recently started a town rec golf class. And it looks like we’ve got a future LPGA star on our hands: OK, so we’ve got a ways to go before we declare Read more…
Justin Thomas’ bogey-free 65 included a bunker hole-out he predicted to caddie Bones Mackay
Justin Thomas would be the first to tell you that he wasn’t good enough this past PGA Tour season. But, like any world-class player, he’d also be the first to tell you that he wasn’t nearly as far off as fans and media made it seem. Former major winner says tour’s new fall setup is Read more…
Tiger Woods seen juggling balls on Liberty National range, golf fans lose their minds
Woods wasn’t taking full cuts yet, but the sight of him on the range hitting a couple one-handed chips and goofing around was enough to send every Tiger fanatic in the solar system running for a cold shower.
Open Championship qualifying: Leishman among Aussies, Garcia seeks to lock up 25th consecutive start
Seeking to play in his 25th consecutive Open Championship, Sergio Garcia will lead a group of LIV golfers including Marc Leishman who hope to secure last-minute entry into the field at Royal Liverpool via 36-hole qualifying next week.
13 potential Cinderella stories to watch from Final Qualifying (36 holes) for the upcoming US Open
The US Open tees off in less than two weeks. Here are 13 potential Cinderella stories to watch for from Final Qualifying, which will be held across America on Monday (Tuesday AEST).
Brandel Chamblee releases 538-word retort to Claude Harmon’s LIV-bashing issues
When you accuse someone who talks for a living of having an agenda and being a ‘paid actor’ it shouldn’t be a surprise when that person punches back.
Aussies at the PGA: Min Woo, Ryan Fox earn PGA Tour cards as Cam Smith bags career milestone
Min Woo Lee and Ryan Fox are your newest members of the PGA Tour in what was was a productive PGA Championship for the Down Under contingent.
PGA Championship 2023: The Rory-coaster was in full effect on a wild third day
The Irishman has a slight chance to win on Sunday, but there’s also the feeling – so common in recent years – that there’s a tangible gravitational pull tugging him downward when he gets too close to the top spot at these majors.
PGA Championship 2023: Here’s the full field competing at Oak Hill
Ninety-nine of the top 100 players in the Official World Golf Ranking are listed in the field, with Will Zalatoris the only one missing as he is not competing due to recent back surgery.
PGA Championship 2022: Starting times and pairings for the first and second rounds
Arguably the most notable name is the one missing from the list, the PGA of America announcing last Friday that defending champion Phil Mickelson had withdrawn from the championship as he continues his sabbatical from golf.
PGA Championship 2022: Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson officially in field at Southern Hills
Although 156 players will tee it up in Tulsa, most eyes gravitated towards two names.
