Personalities

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 »

Swing Thoughts: Yes, Charl Schwartzel Did Win The Masters

John Torsiello

Charl Schwartzel. Hmmm. Not Tiger Woods, or Phil Mickelson, or Angel Cabrera, or Adam Scott, or Geoff Ogilvy or Luke... Read more »

Takeaway Thoughts From a Wild Masters

David Barrett

It was set up to be a relatively dull Masters Sunday. Rory McIlroy had a four-stroke lead over a quartet... Read more »

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Peter Andraes

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior It was painful to watch. Brilliant shots followed by lipped out putts, and the... Read more »