Personalities

A letter to Jordan Spieth

Terry Moore

Dear Jordan Spieth, You probably don’t remember me, although we first met in 2010 when you were the defending champion... Read more »

The Partridges represent LPGA’s Ciganda’s west Michigan home away from home

Terry Moore

Carlota Ciganda, the 36-year-old LPGA golfer, has made West Michigan her home with the help of Bob and Gretchen Partridge.... Read more »

Final notes from the 2026 MASTERS

Terry Moore

Final notes from the Masters Key cumulative stats for the tournament: Top 5 in Greens in Regulation: 1 Schauffele, Xander,... Read more »

The 2026 Masters Major Achievement Award

Terry Moore

   

McIlroy at the Masters: An ‘A Plus’ Performance

Terry Moore

When asked to grade his play in this year’s Masters, Rory McIlroy said, “I didn’t drive the ball great. I... Read more »

Michigan’s Greatest Amateur Recalls Memories from 11 Masters

Terry Moore

Michigan’s greatest amateur talks about the Masters’ “peewee golf greens,” the Crow’s Nest, not playing with Nicklaus, being paired with... Read more »

The Pro Game

Tom Bedell

Chronicling events long in the rear-view mirror is a risky business. The late great Herbert Warren Wind did it so... Read more »

Rory Mcllroy: Eternal Optimist of the Masters Mind

Terry Moore

When asked on Tuesday of Masters week about all of the expectations heaped upon him in his quest for the... Read more »

The Masters: Recalling Spieth’s Breakthrough Win in 2015

Terry Moore

“This was arguably the greatest day of my life…to join Masters history and put my name on that trophy and... Read more »

Great Golf: Jake Knapp’s 59 Was Special But Where Does It Rank?

Bob Fagan

Al Geiberger’s 59 was and will always be professional golf’s first sub-sixty round. Is it the best? (Image courtesy of... Read more »

A monumental discovery, the first known photograph of Seth Raynor and Charles Blair Macdonald together

Anthony Pioppi

Sean Tully did it again. Three years after discovering a long-lost Charles Blair Macdonald golf course, Washington Park Club on... Read more »

WW II veteran still playing golf at age 100

Terry Moore

In honor of Veterans Day, let me introduce you to Clarence Schipper, who served in the Army during WWII and... Read more »

Back to the Well With Tiger Woods

Tom Bedell

By my count, including one roman a clef novel, I’ve read at least ten books specifically about Tiger Woods, and... Read more »

Five Timeless Lessons from Boston Celtics Coach Red Auerbach: Wisdom Beyond the Game

Bob Fagan

Red Auerbach’s basketball genius transcended the sport. In the world of basketball, few names command as much respect and reverence... Read more »

Off The Fringe—Here Comes the Train Wreck

Ed Travis

It is seemingly inescapable. There’s a train wreck coming in men’s professional golf.  Fans are losing interest, and the consequences... Read more »