Personalities

Who Are the Best Putters on the PGA Tour? Now We Really Know

David Barrett

Golf has been behind other sports in detailed statistical analysis, but it made a big step forward last week when... Read more »

Seve’s Soft Touch

Tom Harack

Many of this week’s tributes to Severiano Ballesteros will rightly note his deft shot-making ingenuity. But his gentle hand extended... Read more »

Natalie Gulbis: One Man’s Guilty Pleasure

John Torsiello

Natalie Rocking My World I was asked recetly for my golfing guilty pleasure? I say this with a somewhat red... Read more »

Bubba Watson is Dangerous When He’s Finding Fairways

David Barrett

Webb Simpson might have deserved to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans (I’ll post more tomorrow on the harsh... Read more »

‘Miracle at Merion’ an inspiring Hogan story

James McAfee

All golfers interested in the history of the game, especially fans of Ben Hogan, should want to add “Miracle at... Read more »

Black had the nerve to penalize Nicklaus

James McAfee

The pace of play remains a problem on the PGA Tour as the tour officials aren’t given the same authority... Read more »

Luke Donald Needed the Flagstick

David Barrett

A number of years ago, Dave Pelz researched whether leaving the flagstick in or taking it out gives you a... Read more »

From “Caddyshack” to Pebble Beach Penthouse

Jeff Neuman

(originally published February 14, 2011) Let’s get it out of the way at the start: Cinderella story.  Outta nowhere.  A... Read more »

Baseline Blasts: Is Federer Done?

John Torsiello

    Is Fed done?  That’s a question that has to be asked in light of Roger Federer’s results in... Read more »

Bam! Golf With Emeril

Larry Olmsted

Lots of celebrity chefs play golf. In fact, one thing I’ve learned writing regularly on both food and golf is... Read more »

Brendan Steele’s Moment in the Sun

David Barrett

OK, so it wasn’t exactly riveting television watching Brendan Steele beat out fellow rookie Kevin Chappell by grinding out pars... Read more »

The PGA Tour Record No One Wants to Break

Larry Olmsted

Kevin Na made golf history Thursday at the Valero Texas Open when he recorded the highest score on a par-4... Read more »

Old Macdonald, Age One

Stephen Goodwin

Old Macdonald, the fourth course at Bandon Dunes, opened on June 1, 2010.   To mark the first anniversary, I’m posting... Read more »

Wake Forest Star Battles Back from Illness

John Torsiello

Natalie Sheary wasn’t feeling herself last spring. The normally upbeat West Hartford native and star of the Wake Forest University... Read more »

Major Trends: European Tour Winners, Leaders Shooting in the 80s

David Barrett

The winners of the last four major championships (Graeme McDowell, U.S. Open; Louis Oosthuizen, British Open; Martin Kaymer, PGA Championship;... Read more »