The National (U.S.) Golf Foundation hinted throughout the summer and fall that 2020 was showing a remarkable surge in both participation and rounds played despite the shutdowns and uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemicContinue Reading
A comprehensive history of every change made to Augusta National Golf Club
The late golf writer Charles Price said it best: Augusta National was never the most revolutionary...Continue Reading
Patty Tavatanakit realises her dream (and a Snapchat) with her two-stroke victory
All players practice visualisation, but what Patty Tavatanakit was visualising two years ago was not her next shot, but her future, and it precluded her from accepting an invitation from Augusta National. Magnolia Lane represented a detour.Continue Reading
Japanese teen Tsubasa Kajitani wins Augusta National Women’s Amateur in a playoff after a tense final round
The victory figured to be enthusiastically received in golf-crazy Japan, which had never had a winner, male or female, at the world’s most famous golf course.Continue Reading
Jim Nantz tells a great story about the day he first uttered this famous Masters catchphrase
A tradition unlike any other became a traditional line for CBS’ Jim Nantz before he even covered...Continue Reading
Bad weather, but great play from Kate Smith to open ANWA
To be sure, Kate Smith is an accomplished golfer. The fifth-year senior at the University of...Continue Reading
Are these 9 famous Augusta National myths real or urban legends?
Augusta National and the Masters is long on lore. That’s to be expected for a tournament that’s...Continue Reading
These glorious Masters sandwich tees are going to be the hot-ticket item at the online Patron Shop
One of the greatest traditions of the Tradition Unlike Any Other is the Masters Golf Shop.Continue Reading
Most people want to retire to play golf; Andy Murray wants to retire to caddie
It looks like two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray might have his next career move already figured out: becoming a professional caddie.Continue Reading
EA Sports announces new PGA Tour golf video game, hints at a key feature
After going years without a PGA Tour golf video game, gamers will now have two options to choose from. An embarrassment of golf video-game riches, if you will.Continue Reading
Dustin Johnson WDs from Valero Texas Open
Dustin Johnson withdrew from the Valero Texas Open Monday.Continue Reading
St. Andrews could be underwater by 2050, according to a new climate-change study
The Home of Golf could be underwater as soon as 2050, according to a new climate-change study.Continue Reading
Report: No fans will be allowed at U.S. Women’s Open in San Francisco
The U.S. Women’s Open doesn’t face the drastic changes it did in 2020 when the COVID-19...Continue Reading
This Twitter thread from a PGA Tour caddie will make you think twice about becoming a PGA Tour caddie
When Justin Thomas won the Players Championship two weeks ago, he cashed the biggest...Continue Reading
2021 Olympics bans international spectators
The Tokyo Olympics are scheduled to begin in late July following a one-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the global event will be closed off to the rest of the world.Continue Reading
Koepka among five of the top 64 missing WGC-Match Play
Five of the top 64 players—Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott, Gary Woodland and Justin Rose—will not be in Austin next week for the WGC-Match Play.Continue Reading
Rickie Fowler responds to Nick Faldo’s Masters/commercial dig
Rickie Fowler’s slump has been one of the sport’s chief wonders this season. Despite the struggle, Fowler has continued to grind and maintain a positive disposition, even to the barbs thrown in his direction.Continue Reading
Padraig Harrington wishes he’d warned Rory McIlroy about chasing distance: ‘It’s a bit of a Pandora’s box’
After missing the cut last week at the Players Championship, Rory McIlroy acknowledged that his swing has been off since going down the distance rabbit hole beginning last fall because of the success of Bryson DeChambeau.Continue Reading
